Tuesday 18 February 2014

Understand 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 team aims at ensuring the unity and fellowship of members and addressing any issue affecting active service men and veterans. They are mandated with preservation of the history and traditions of marines. There is a cross generational approach to these endeavors because membership is drawn from honorably discharged veterans and active marines. Their advocacy affects the two groups as well.

MCL has activities targeting current services men, veteran marines, their families, widows and orphans. They offer unlimited voluntary assistance to the needy in whichever circumstance. They are interested in perpetuating the history of United States Marines through placing great value to relevant occasions and marking anniversaries with honor. It is a group that focuses on the past, present and future.

The MCL structure supports and organizes different programs that make it easier to accomplish their mission. They are interested and passionate about preservation of their tradition and maintaining the spirit of marines. Injured marines program seeks to provide high quality and diverse medical assistance in hospitals across states. They support medical centers in Washington, Maryland, Texas and Virginia. Injured and transitioning marines are cared under the mentor-ship of Marine-4life program.

Youth programs provide mentor-ship by targeting the young generation that is posed to join the corps. The aim is to emphasize on the core values of a corp for the young marines. There is a physical fitness program that targets elementary and high school students. The Boy Scouts of America is part of their programs. There is a toys for tots and a scholarship program that provides academic support.

Veteran benefits are a major concern for MCL with a lot of activities in this regard. The team works on all legislation that touch on marines or the military. The organization offers a platform for veterans to contribute in debates about national issues. Veterans Service Officer Program handles claims by marines in active services. Members volunteer to work in VA hospitals and clinics on regular basis.

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.

Marine Corps League has offices in different cities to ease service delivery to its members. It offers a national platform for addressing veteran issues in a unified manner. They hold sacred the tradition, history and memory of marines and their service. Advocacy for the interest of veterans goes on in all sectors of life.




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