Monday, February 17, 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 organization endeavors to bring members together in amity and fellowship as they promote interests of veterans and those still serving. Beyond promoting their interests, they seek to preserve the tradition of living and work as marines. It offers a platform for different generations to come together. Membership is drawn from those already serving and marines who have been discharged honorably.

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.

MCL organizes and supports various programs that make their mission possible to accomplish. The organization is passionate at maintaining the spirit of the marines and ensuring that their traditions are preserved. A program for the injured marines ensures that they get the best medical assistance in hospitals located in different states. The medical centers are in Maryland, Texas, Washington and Virginia, among other cities. There is a mentor-ship program for injured marines and those transitioning called Marine-4life.

To capture the minds of young Americans at an early age, the youth program seeks to ensure that they understand and embrace the spirit of marines. This is possible through training and other programs targeting different institutions. The Boy Scouts of America is such an initiative as well as the fitness program for high and elementary schools. They have a scholarship fund to support education of needy families or relatives to veterans and toys for tots as part of their target activities.

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 operations of Marine Corps League are spread in different parts of the United States. The aim is to offer a united stand on all issues affecting veterans and active service men. The memory and history of marines is held sacred and promoted in all platforms necessary. The main aim of this organization is to promote and protect the interests of marines in all sectors of life.




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