A MESSAGE FOR MARINES

The detachment has 43 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 particularly 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.

So, if you are looking to continue to share old and build new experiences with fellow Marines, contact Chuck Lewis by e-mail or use the membership form at the bottom of this page.
A MESSAGE FOR MEMBERS OF OUR LOUDOUN AND FAIRFAX COMMUNITIES

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.

Eighty five volunteers joined with us this past Christmas to collect over 32,470 toys for delivery to 11,408 children . 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.

If you are interested in joining with us, please visit the 'Volunteer - Toys for Tots' link.

Additionally, Associate Memberships are also available. Often these are interesting to former members of other military branches or by civilians who what to become more involved in our activities. If interested, scroll down to below the application form and read the details.
THE OFFICERS OF MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DETACHMENT 1205

Bill Kellner              Commandant
Sven Johnson         Sr. Vice Commandant
Richard Rohrer       Jr. Vice Commandant
Chuck Lewis           Adjutant
Ron Clark                Paymaster
Jack Powers           Judge Advocate
                               Chaplain
Dave Hellums         Sgt at Arms
Membership form. Fill it out and we'll contact you. Semper Fi.
If you are applying for regular membership, or for associate membership as a former member of another military service, you will need to present a DD Form 214 as part of the membership process. If you don't have your initial one, received upon discharge, you can request a replacement by clicking here.

Don't let not having your DD Form 214 deter you from making contact and being invited to a meeting or activity. It will only be needed to be formally voted in as a regular member.

Membership dues are $40 per year. Included is a subscription to the monthly MCL magazine, Semper Fi.
Membership Types

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP - Only persons who are serving or who have served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, “ON ACTIVE DUTY,” for not less than ninety (90) days and persons who are serving or who have served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less that ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points and U.S. Navy Corpsmen who have trained with Marine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device (clasp) worn on the Service Ribbon and those who earn the Warfare Device authorized for FMF Corpsmen shall be eligible for regular membership in the Marine Corps League. Additionally, some Korean War Era Marines who were ordered to active duty prior to completion of Recruit Training or Officers Training and subsequently received an Honorable Discharge prior to completion of ninety (90) days active or Reserve duty, shall be deemed eligible for Regular Membership. Nothing in Section 600(a) shall be deemed to be retroactive prior to August 10, 2002, to affect current Regular Members.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP - Those individuals not qualified for regular membership in the Marine Corps League who espouse the principles and purposes of the Marine Corps League as contained in its Congressional Charter may, upon application to a Detachment or to the National Headquarters, be accepted for associate membership in the Marine Corps League. Associate members, upon acceptance, will pay dues in the same amounts as prescribed for regular members, including initiation fees. A membership pin and membership card, indicating "Associate Member" will be issued by National Headquarters. The appropriate uniform and cover, including an ornamental device and lettering will be designed by the National Uniform Committee. An associate member shall be entitled to the rights, privileges, and benefits of a regular member, however, such member shall not vote on a membership application, an election of officers, or hold an elective office. A Detachment, or a Department may by provisions in the By-Laws and/or Administrative Procedures allow an associate member to vote on its internal affairs provided such vote does not affect a policy of the Marine Corps League.
(1) Individuals who are serving or have served in other branches of the Armed   Forces of the United States must have served honorably.
(2) Individuals, applying for Associate Membership subsequent to August 11, 1995, must have reached the statutory minimum age for enlistment into the United States Marine Corps or United States Marine Corps Reserve prior to being enrolled as an Associate Member.