Department & Detachment Staff,

I hope this message finds you all well. I’d like to share some important updates regarding our next meeting and a few upcoming events.

Our next meeting will take place at the Sea Girt Training Facility, located at 100 Camp Dr, Sea Girt, NJ 08750, on September 7th at 9:30 AM in the Auditorium.

I apologize for any confusion regarding the meeting details. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to make some adjustments, and I appreciate your understanding.

I’m looking forward to seeing you all, whether at our upcoming meetings or during my visits to your Detachments. I would also like to kindly remind you that I am still awaiting the installation and meeting dates for all Detachments. If you’ve already sent them, thank you! If not, please send them to me at your earliest convenience. You can email me the details at: christopher.soldano@dnjmcl.org.

A quick reminder: The Basilone Parade is coming up on Sunday September 21st at 1:00 PM, and I hope most Detachments have already registered to participate. If not, feel free to join us and march with the Department!

Additionally, please mark your calendars for our Convention, which has been moved to April 23-26, 2026. More information and documents will be shared as soon as they’re finalized. Keep an eye on the website for updates, and I’ll also send out an email once everything is ready.

I’m excited for the year ahead and look forward to a productive and engaging time together.

Yours in service, Semper Fidelis,

Christopher “Tool” Soldano
Commandant, Department of New Jersey
Marine Corps League