Mission
Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps and of American freedom and democracy. We assist all Marines, FMF Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and their widows and orphans. We perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps, and by fitting acts, observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.
Founded May 21, 1970, the Department of Texas is responsible for oversight of organizational units called detachments throughout the state of Texas. Each year a group of Officers are elected at the state convention that govern the direction of the department for the following year.
Founded May 21, 1970, the Department of Texas is responsible for oversight of organizational units called detachments throughout the state of Texas. Each year a group of Officers are elected at the state convention that govern the direction of the department for the following year.
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Robert Way named 2019 El Paso County Veteran of the Year
This past Monday, one of our own was selected for a great honor by the County of El Paso, Texas. Robert Way, a Department of Texas Past Commandant, was named the 2019 El Paso County Veteran of the Year and earned a position on the "Veterans Wall of Honor" which recognizes all Veterans of El Paso County.
Robert Way is an outstanding Marine and truly a shining example of selfless service, dedicatio...
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Idaho pilot becomes first woman to fly F-35 jet for Marine Corps
A commercial helicopter pilot from Idaho has become the first woman in the Marine Corps to fly an F-35 fighter jet, a supersonic stealth aircraft.
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