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samedi 22 février 2014

Understanding The Marine Corps League

By Krystal Branch


The Marine Corps league was chartered in 1937 by the congress and approved in the same year by President Roosevelt. The organization has the mandate of addressing issues that relate to veterans and advocacy for those in active service. Its approval was done during the 75th congressional term and the leadership mantle can be traced back to Commandant John Lejeune. This happened under the congressional charter title 36 of the United States Code.

The mission of this organization is to bring together members in fellowship and camaraderie with the aim of promoting the interests of veterans and preserving their traditions. It also aims at banding together different generations including the serving and those honorably discharged. The idea is to promote ideals that define America which are democracy and freedom.

Members of MCL aim at voluntarily offering assistance to current marines, former marines, family member, orphans and widows who are in need. The nature of assistance is not limited. The organization also seeks to perpetuate the history of United States Marine by all means possible. They have made a commitment to mark all anniversaries and occasions that are of significant to the nature or working of marines. This group has grip on the past, present and future marines.

In keeping alive the traditions of Marines, they run various programs aimed at promoting and honoring their tradition and spirit. The Injured Marines program aims at helping those who are wounded in various hospitals across the country. There are naval and army hospitals in Virginia, Maryland, Washington and Texas. There is a Marine 4-life and Injured Marine Support program that mentors and supports those who are transitioning.

Youth programs provide mentor-ship by targeting the young generation that is posed to join the corps. The aim is to emphasize on the core values of a corp for the young marines. There is a physical fitness program that targets elementary and high school students. The Boy Scouts of America is part of their programs. There is a toys for tots and a scholarship program that provides academic support.

Emphasis is laid on veteran benefits that is a wide segment with far reaching effects. The legislative program allows the veterans to participate in national debates and handling issues that affect marines or veterans. There is a Veterans Service Officer Program that addresses claims and issues affecting those who are already in active service. A volunteer program that assists in VA clinics and hospitals is also run by MCL.

There is an honor and fun society called the Military Order of the Devil Dogs which operates alongside MCL. It targets members who have been outstanding in their services through different ranks. An auxiliary wing that targets the needs and interests of marines and dependents also exists alongside MCL. Citizens are encouraged to show faith in American institutions as a way of demonstrating their patriotism.

The Marine Corps League has offices spread across United States and has been working to offer a unified voice for those in active service and those who have been discharged in a dignified manner. They hold sacred the history and memory of anyone who has ever joined the force. Most of the effort goes into ensuring that the welfare of veterans and those in active service is fully catered for.




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