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The William H. Smith Detachment 667 of the Marine Corps League is proud to host a formal celebration honoring the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps. This special event will be held on Friday, November 8, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the cccc, located at 815 Route 37W, Toms River, NJ 08755.

This milestone celebration promises an evening of tradition, pride, and camaraderie. Attendees will enjoy a Formal Ceremony, including a Cake Cutting Ceremony, followed by dinner and dancing. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Pesce.

Tickets are available for just $55 per person, which includes:

• A choice of one of three entrees:

  • Chicken Francese

  • Stuffed Flounder

  • Sliced Sirloin of Beef with Mushroom Gravy

• Hors d’oeuvres, salad, pasta course

• Coffee, tea, and dessert

A cash bar will be available, and each guest will receive one free drink, courtesy of the Smith Detachment.

Tickets can be purchased by contacting:

• Bob Meola: 732-674-7504

• Larry Migliorisi: 908-216-1834

• Bill Pivarnick: 848-240-3515

• Angel Vergara: 609-622-9065

• Steve Holland: 848-240-0102

This event is open to all who wish to honor the proud legacy and enduring spirit of the United States Marine Corps. Join us for a memorable evening as we celebrate 250 years of service, honor, and tradition.

The Marine Corps League, Gooney Bird Detachment, is proud to host the 2025 Marine Corps Ball in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. This momentous occasion will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 12 PM to 4 PM at The Grand, located at 38 Lackawanna Avenue, Totowa, NJ 07512.

This prestigious event honors the enduring legacy, sacrifice, and valor of all Marines—past and present. Guests will enjoy an afternoon of camaraderie, tradition, and tribute to the Marine Corps’ history.

Ticket Purchase:
Guests can conveniently purchase tickets by scanning the QR code on the event flyer to go to the event website or by contacting the organizer directly.

Join fellow Marines, veterans, families, and supporters in a celebration befitting a proud and time-honored tradition.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1838 will honor the life and legacy of General Alfred M. Gray, Jr. (1928–2024)—the 29th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps,  —at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Spring Lake Manor (415 NJ-71, Spring Lake, NJ). The event commemorates the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, founded on November 10, 1775, and will spotlight General Gray’s enduring impact on Marine warfighting doctrine, leadership, and professional military education.

“General Al Gray embodied the very best of the Marine Corps—humility, grit, and uncompromising devotion to his Marines,” said Robert Beavis, member, VFW Post 1838 and Jersey Shore Marine Corps League. “As we celebrate the Corps’ birthday, we also celebrate the leader who modernized our warfighting philosophy and reminded us that every Marine is, first and foremost, a rifleman.”

General Gray served as Commandant from 1987 to 1991, institutionalizing maneuver warfare through FMFM-1: Warfighting and establishing Marine Corps University to strengthen professional military education across all ranks. Known as the “Marines’ Marine,” he emphasized people over hardware, decentralized leadership, and readiness—principles that continue to guide the Corps and inspire leaders in every field.

“General Gray’s legacy is more than history—it is a living doctrine,” said Colonel R Beavis, USMC (Ret.), Ball Chair. “We’re proud to honor General Gray and the Marines who carry his standards forward every day.”

Event Highlights:

• Date/Time: Monday, November 10, 2025, 17:00 (5 PM) – 21:00 (9 PM)

• Location: Spring Lake Manor, 415 NJ-71, Spring Lake, NJ

• Ceremonies: Traditional cake-cutting, reading of General Lejeune’s and CMC’s message, tribute to General Gray, colors & honors. Music provided by JSOUL

• Tickets/Sponsorship: 80.00 per person; donations/sponsors desired. Venmo @colbeaver

• Attire: military dress/ suit or sport jacket with collared shirt.

• Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1838, 30 Ridge Ave, Manasquan, serves veterans, service members, and families, providing camaraderie, advocacy, and support programs that honor service and empower successful transitions.

• Pay by Venmo to:  @colbeaver

• All payments due by 1 November 2025

• Advise by email the full name of attendees to: 250usmc@gmail.com

• Invitees: USMC and USN Corpsman

250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Join us at Bey Lea Golf Course for a special event honoring Philip Roxas and supporting Vetwork. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate his life and make a difference for our veterans. Enjoy a day filled with fun, food, and fundraising for a great cause. Don’t miss this chance to give back and remember a beloved member of our community!

Philip Roxas, a proud United States Air Force member, lost his battle with liver disease on May 12, 2024. His life was defined by unwavering service to his country and family, upholding the values of integrity, excellence, and selfless duty. His legacy continues to inspire us all.

Vetwork is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential services tailored to the evolving needs of our veteran community. Since 1984, our commitment to helping veterans has been unwavering, and we take pride in being the first and last call for those in need.

• Format will be a 4-person scramble.
• Entry fee is $175.00 per golfer or $700.00 per foursome
• Golf package includes Lunch, 18 Holes with Cart, Swag Bag, Putting Green Availability,
  Dinner, Cash Bar, Prizes, and Gift Auction.
• All single golfers & foursome tickets must be purchased online at Vetwork.org prior to
  the event starts or until they are sold out. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR

11:30 AM REGISTRATION & LUNCH

1:00 PM SHOTGUN START

COCKTAIL HOUR & GIFT AUCTION will begin at the conclusion of the outing

5:00 PM DINNER & CASH BAR on site Shogun Legacy 1536 N. Bay Ave, Toms River, NJ
08753

• If you are not golfing and would like to join us for cocktail hour, dinner and gift auction,
  the tickets are $75.00 per person.
• Dinner tickets include a cocktail hour with passed sushi appetizers followed by a dinner
  buffet, cash bar, and gift auction.
• Dinner tickets must be purchased prior to the event. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

RAINDATE OF MAY 20, 2026

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The Cape-Atlantic Detachment of the Marine Corps League will host its 16th Annual Golf Outing on May 17, 2026, at Ron Jaworski’s Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey. The event raises funds to support South Jersey veterans while honoring their service and sacrifices.

Golfers will begin the day with sign-in from 7:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m., followed by an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament will be played in a scramble format, with prizes awarded to the 1st Place Men’s and Women’s Teams, along with trophies for closest to the pin, longest drive, and straightest drive.

Participants will enjoy a full day of activities and hospitality, including continental breakfast with beer and soda, bottled water at the start and turn, and a backyard BBQ lunch following the outing. Guests who wish to attend only the luncheon can join the event at 1:00 p.m. for $30.

A highlight of the outing will be a hole-in-one contest on a selected par-3 hole, where the first golfer to make an ace will win a brand-new Chevrolet courtesy of Bennett Chevrolet. The event will also feature a chance auction with prizes such as dinners for two, baskets of cheer, and golf foursomes, along with a 50/50 raffle.

Registration is $175 per golfer, and businesses or supporters can participate through $100 hole sponsorships. Trophies for the event are being provided courtesy of Action Uniform.

Organizers encourage community members, golfers, and local businesses to participate and help support programs benefiting veterans throughout South Jersey.

Payments must be submitted by May 8, 2026, and checks should be made payable to MCL 194 Golf and mailed to P.O. Box 118, Absecon, NJ 08201. For more information, visit www.capeatlanticmcl.org or call 609-517-6466.

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The Marine Corps League West Hudson Detachment Shooting Team invites eligible competitors to participate in the 2026 Garand Shoot at Cherry Ridge Range.

Event Details

• Match Name: Garand Shoot

• Date: June 21, 2026

• Time: 0830 hours squadding | 0900 hours firing

• Location: Cherry Ridge Range – 300 Yard Range
  100 Range Rd, Highland Lakes, NJ

• Cost: $35.00

• RSVP: ategge@hotmail.com

Who May Compete

• All Marines

• Marine Corps League members

• Invited guests

• Members of the Cherry Ridge Range and their guests

Match Format

• Type: Garand or any precision rifle

• Distance: 200 yards

• Position: Sitting or prone

• Target: MR-63

Equipment Rules

• Firearms: Garand or any rifle legal in the State of New Jersey

• Sights: Iron sights only (no scopes permitted)

• Ammunition: No incendiary, tracer, or armor-piercing rounds allowed

• Rounds: 16 rounds for record, plus sighters

Course of Fire

• 10 minutes for sighters (coaching allowed)

• 8 minutes to fire 8 rounds (no coaching; no radio communication between line and pits; no butt rests)

• 80 seconds to fire 8 rounds (no coaching)

Scoring & Requirements

• All scoring conducted in the pits

• Each round individually scored

• Patches must match the area hit (no black patches for aiming points)

• All shooters are required to perform butt duty. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

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