Marine Corps League
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United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
-related veterans organization in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Its Congressional Charter was approved by the 75th U.S. Congress and signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt , also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war...
on August 4, 1937. The organization credits its founding — in 1923 — to legendary Marine Corps Commandant
Commandant of the Marine Corps
The Commandant of the Marine Corps is normally the highest ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...
John A. Lejeune
John A. Lejeune
Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune, was the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Known as the "greatest of all Leathernecks" and the "Marine's Marine", he served for nearly 40 years. His service included commanding the U.S...
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The group holds a congressional charter
Congressional charter
A congressional charter is a law passed by the United States Congress that states the mission, authority and activities of a group. Congress issued federal charters from 1791 until 1992 under Title 36 of the United States Code....
under Title 36 of the United States Code
Title 36 of the United States Code
Title 36 of the United States Code outlines the role of Patriotic Societies and Observances in the United States Code.*Subtitle I—Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies*Subtitle II—Patriotic and National Organizations...
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Mission statement
Programs
The Marine Corps League supports various programs to promote and honor the spirit and traditions of the Marines:Injured Marines
- Marines Helping Marines - Wounded Marines Program: Supports injured Marines in the following
- Brooke Army Medical CenterBrooke Army Medical CenterBrooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio is part of the United States Army Medical Command. It is a University of Texas Health Science Center and USUHS teaching hospital and contains the Army Burn Center....
(San Antonio, Texas) - Walter Reed Army Medical CenterWalter Reed Army Medical CenterThe Walter Reed Army Medical Center was the United States Army's flagship medical center until 2011. Located on 113 acres in Washington, D.C., it served more than 150,000 active and retired personnel from all branches of the military...
(Washington, D.C.) - Naval Hospitals
- National Naval Medical CenterNational Naval Medical CenterThe National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, USA — commonly known as the Bethesda Naval Hospital — was for decades the flagship of the United States Navy's system of medical centers. A federal institution, it conducted medical and dental research as well as providing health care for...
, Bethesda, Maryland - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Virginia
- Naval Medical Center San Diego (Balboa Naval Hospital)
- Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
- National Naval Medical Center
- Brooke Army Medical Center
- Marine-4-Life/Injured Marine Support Program: Mentors and provides support for transitioning Marines.
Youth Programs
- Young MarinesYoung MarinesThe Young Marines is a youth program in the United States, open to children from the ages of 8 years old through the completion of high school.- Role and purpose :* To promote the mental, moral, and physical development of its members...
: A youth program emphasizing the core values of the Marine Corps - U.S. Marines Youth Physical Fitness Program: For elementary and high school students
- Boy Scouts of AmericaBoy Scouts of AmericaThe Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
- Scholarship program: Provides academic scholarships to children of Marines and former Marines.
- Toys for TotsToys for TotsToys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which donates toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. The program was founded in 1947 by reservist Major William L...
: A program of the Marine Reserve
Veterans benefits
- Legislative program: Participates in national and state issues which impact the military and veterans programs.
- Veterans Service Officer Program: Assist with claims resulting from active duty service.
- Veterans Affairs Volunteer Service Program: Volunteer assistance in VAUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsThe United States Department of Veterans Affairs is a government-run military veteran benefit system with Cabinet-level status. It is the United States government’s second largest department, after the United States Department of Defense...
Hospitals
Miscellaneous
- Military Order of the Devil Dogs: Fun and honor society of the MCL.