Pictures from the 2024 Birthday Ball are now up. Check them out here.
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INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP? CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
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In the last analysis, what the Marine Corps becomes is what we make of it during our respective watches. And that watch of each Marine is not confined to the time he spends on active duty. It last as long as he is “proud to bear the title of United States Marine.”
—Gen Louis H. Wilson, 26th CMC, 22 Aug. 1975.
A Message for Marines
The detachment has 50 members whose Marine experience ranges through all MOSs, both genders, ages ranging from really 'Old Corps' to currently serving, and all ranks. We unite around our common experience, our pride of Corps and Country, and the desire to continue the Marine experience and to remain of service to our country and our community...keeping true to the meaning of Semper Fidelis. We firmly believe that for Marines coming off active duty membership in the Marine Corps League makes easier the transition. And for those who have been away for many years it provides a link to those youthful, prideful Marine Corps years. For all, membership re-creates that partnership bred of common experience and values. For that reason, we actively recruit and welcome new members. |
A Message for Our Community
The detachment cannot accomplish our primary community mission, Toys for Tots, without you. Each year members of our detachment are blessed by volunteers from the community who join with us to collect, sort, package and deliver thousands of toys to thousands of needy children and their families. On average, 300 volunteers join with us every Christmas to process over 25,000 toys. Many of our volunteers return year after year and share this fulfilling work with us. What can we say but "Thank you". It wouldn't be possible without you. *Associate Memberships are available* . Often these are of interest to former members of other military branches and to civilians who want to become more involved in our activities. Some of our most involved and valuable memebers are associate members. |
UPCOMING EVENTS AND IMPORTANT NEWS
2 May: First Friday Get-together - Honor Brewing
16/17 May: Dept of Virginia Spring MCL mtg (Richmond, VA) POC: Trish
2 May: First Friday Get-together - Honor Brewing
16/17 May: Dept of Virginia Spring MCL mtg (Richmond, VA) POC: Trish
- Friday: Marine Social at Capitol Ale House 4024 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 Starts at 1700
- Saturday events: Lakewood Retirement Community 1900 Lauderdale Drive Richmond, VA 23238; Dept Staff Meeting: 0800-0845; Business Meeting: 0900 – 1200; Lunch: 1200 – 1330; MODD Growl: 1330 – 1500; Banquet/Dinner: starts at 1700 To Register visit: Richmondmarines.net
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LOCAL ASSISTANCE
A detachment member offers services to Marines, transitioning Marines, veterans and their families. Individual and family counseling: Ron Clark (703) 771-7555 |
UNIT ACTIVITIES
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ONCE A MARINE...
We have members whose service spans the years from Korea to Afghanistan, those who have seen combat tours and those who have not, men and women, all Marines. Come join us. Our recruiting officer is Chris Cicotello. You can reach him by e-mail here. Include your phone number so he can call you back. |
What's New On The Site?Toys for Tots
8 Dec 2024 -- Added photos from 2024 Toys for Tots activities -- GO
16 Nov 2024 -- Added 27 more images to the detachment Birthday Ball photo -- GO
10 Nov 2024 -- Added 57 more images to the detachment Birthday Ball photo -- GO
9 Nov 2024 -- Added first images from detachment Birthday Ball
16 April 2024 -- Added photos of our joint Honor Guard (MCL and American Legion) for a Marine's celebration of life -- GO
2 Feb 2024 -- Added photos from fire truck washing in prep for Trevor Brown's Celebration of Life procession -- GO
20 Dec 2023 -- Added photos from Toys for Tots activity -- GO
26 Nov 2023 -- Added additional guidance on uniforms page and checked/corrected its links and prices -- GO
5 Nov 2023 -- Added video and photos of Detachment wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown. -- GO
31 Oct 2023 -- Added photos of Halloween Parade detachment activity -- GO
7 Oct 2023 -- Added Birthday Ball ticket links -- GO
2 AUG 2023 -- Added a link to a veterans' benefits guide, including a section on veterans' care for seniors -- GO
18 June 2023 -- Added photos from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall-washing -- GO
30 May 2023 -- Updated detachment roster -- GO
19 April 2023 -- Uploaded most recent roster and added MCL ribbon order of precedence info to the Uniform page
18 April 2023 -- Added pictures from the 10 April Honor Flight and the 8 April Chariots of Honor -- GO
2 April 2023 -- Uploaded 2022 Activities in Review to Home page and Unit News page.
23 Mar 2023 -- Posted updated roster and 21 Mar meeting minutes.-- GO Also validated web links and prices on Uniforms page -- GO
21 Mar 2023 -- Posted the story and pictures of our funeral service for Willie Dow -- GO
8 Dec 2024 -- Added photos from 2024 Toys for Tots activities -- GO
16 Nov 2024 -- Added 27 more images to the detachment Birthday Ball photo -- GO
10 Nov 2024 -- Added 57 more images to the detachment Birthday Ball photo -- GO
9 Nov 2024 -- Added first images from detachment Birthday Ball
16 April 2024 -- Added photos of our joint Honor Guard (MCL and American Legion) for a Marine's celebration of life -- GO
2 Feb 2024 -- Added photos from fire truck washing in prep for Trevor Brown's Celebration of Life procession -- GO
20 Dec 2023 -- Added photos from Toys for Tots activity -- GO
26 Nov 2023 -- Added additional guidance on uniforms page and checked/corrected its links and prices -- GO
5 Nov 2023 -- Added video and photos of Detachment wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown. -- GO
31 Oct 2023 -- Added photos of Halloween Parade detachment activity -- GO
7 Oct 2023 -- Added Birthday Ball ticket links -- GO
2 AUG 2023 -- Added a link to a veterans' benefits guide, including a section on veterans' care for seniors -- GO
18 June 2023 -- Added photos from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall-washing -- GO
30 May 2023 -- Updated detachment roster -- GO
19 April 2023 -- Uploaded most recent roster and added MCL ribbon order of precedence info to the Uniform page
18 April 2023 -- Added pictures from the 10 April Honor Flight and the 8 April Chariots of Honor -- GO
2 April 2023 -- Uploaded 2022 Activities in Review to Home page and Unit News page.
23 Mar 2023 -- Posted updated roster and 21 Mar meeting minutes.-- GO Also validated web links and prices on Uniforms page -- GO
21 Mar 2023 -- Posted the story and pictures of our funeral service for Willie Dow -- GO
