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West Hudson Detachment Hosts Pig Roast & Marine House 50th Anniversary Celebration
The West Hudson Detachment, Marine Corps League, is proud to celebrate a major milestone — the 50th Anniversary of the Marine House — with a community Pig Roast on Sunday, May 24, from 12 PM to 8 PM at 286 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032. This family‑friendly...
Marine Corps League Foundation Launches Monthly Giving Campaign and Special Charlie Daniels Fiddle Drawing
Since 1989, the Marine Corps League Foundation has been dedicated to raising and distributing charitable funds to support Marines, veterans, and their families. Through scholarships, youth character‑development programs, disaster and humanitarian relief, and...
State of New Jersey Memorial Day Observance on May 23rd
Commissioner Vincent Solomeno of the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs invites Veterans from across the state and beyond to attend this year’s Memorial Observance on May 23 at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, located at 350...
Our next Four Chaplains Award Ceremony will be held on June 20th
Our next Four Chaplains Award Ceremony will be held on June 20th at 10:00 am. Applications for nominations are due by May 31st! The annual Father Washington - Four Chaplains Award Ceremony is being hosted by Father Washington's parish, St. Stephen's Church, located at...
Immediate Action Required: Heightened Anti-Terrorism Awareness and Force Protection Measures
Staff, I am writing to make everyone aware of a developing situation that requires our immediate attention and heightened awareness. Due to the current national conflict environment, it is critical that we increase our vigilance regarding anti-terrorism awareness and...
Department Convention Hotel Reservation Update 3/8/26
Hotel Reservation Line Update – As of March 8, 2026 We have received a new online booking link. To make your room reservation online, click this link and select the dates for your stay to receive the room block discount:...
West Hudson Detachment Earns National Recognition for Patriotism and Community Service
The West Hudson Detachment has been awarded 2nd Place in the National Americanism Award (Company Category, 51-100 members) at the 2026 National Midwinter Conference. The Americanism Award is the League’s most prestigious unit citation, recognizing local detachments...
2026 Leadship School Deadline is March 6th
Online registration is now available for the Department of New Jersey 22nd Annual Leadership School to be held on Saturday, 14 March 2026. This year we will be following a new format whereas the course materials are to be downloaded from the Department website prior...
Embracing Our Warriors Provides Free Orthodontic Care to Veterans with Service-Related Disabilities
A national nonprofit organization is working to restore confidence and dignity to veterans living with service-related disabilities by providing free orthodontic treatment through a growing network of volunteer specialists across the United States. Embracing Our...
2026 Marine Corps League & MODD Scholarship application is now available for download
The Marine Corps League Department of New Jersey and Military Order fo the Devil Dogs Pack of New Jersey 2026 Scholarship application is now available for download. This scholarship is intended for the children and grandchildren of members of the Department of New...