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Introduction Message from Department Commandant Christopher Soldano

Members of the Department of New Jersey, Now that both the convention and the holiday season are behind us, I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself to those of you I may not yet have had the pleasure of meeting. My name is Chris Soldano, and as of this past...

Gooney Bird Detachment Marine Corps Ball on November 9

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,...

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Hunterdon County Bulldogs Marine Corps Ball November 15

Join the Hunterdon County Bulldogs Marine Corps League for our 250th Marine Corps Birthday Formal Ball with cocktail hour, plated dinner, birthday ceremony, dessert,  DJ, dancing & open bar. Backdrop available for taking pictures in your formal wear! Please...

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West Hudson Detachment’s Annual Cigar Night October 11

We invite you to join us for the West Hudson Detachment's Annual Cigar Night! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 11th, from 7 PM to 11 PM, at the cozy West Hudson House, located at 286 Belgrove Drive in Kearny. For a $40 donation, you'll enjoy: 2 Cigars 2...

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Last Call for Award Packets

Greetings Marines, Associates, Auxiliary and Dogs of the Order, This will be the LAST CALL for AWARDS PACKETS to be submitted as the deadline is May  20th. If you have a deserving member who can be submitted for: Department Marine of the Year Department Associate...

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26th Annual Lakeland Detachment Golf Outing Fundraiser

The Marine Corps League Lakeland Detachment #744 invites you to it's 26th Annual Lakeland Detachment Golf Outing Fundraiser! Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Peakness Valley Golf Course 209 Totowa Rd, Totowa, NJ 07470 10 AM Registration & Breakfast Noon Shotgun Start Cost:...

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Department Convention Deadlines Fast Approaching!

Greetings Marines, Associates, Auxiliary and Dogs of the Order,   Just a reminder that we are getting closer to the closing of our fiscal year which will culminate with our Department Convention.   I know that we are all busy, and while some of the...

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Lakeland Detachment #744 Breakfast April 26

Join us for a delightful breakfast with the Marine Corps League Lakeland Detachment #744 on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We’ll be gathering at the American Legion Hall Post# 369, located at 65 Oak St, Oakland NJ 07436. Our breakfast spread...

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Rebuilding Warriors for their 11th Annual Fundraiser April 27

Join Rebuilding Warriors on Sunday, April 27th for their 11th Annual fundraiser, where K9 Phoenix will be presented to our very own, Brian Gillespie. Cost is $25 per person and includes food. There will be happy hour drink specials, a gift auction, a silent auction...

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