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Marine Corps Birthday Block Party Set for November 7th in Bogota

The Marine Corps League and community partners are proud to host a Marine Corps Birthday Block Party on Saturday, November 7, 2026, celebrating 251 years of honor, courage, and commitment. The event will kick off at 12:00 PM at the Bogota VFW, located at 241 West...

Cpl William H Smith Detachment Annual Veterans Dance

The Cpl William H Smith Detachment invites you to their annual veterans dance on May 3, 2025 at the VFW Post 9503 located at 383 Veterans Blvd, Bayville, NJ 08721. Time: 6:00 PM till 10:00 PM Cost: $30.00 per person Hot Buffet, Salad, Bread and Butter, Desserts,...

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URGENT !! DEPARTMENT MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!!!

Greetings, I apologize for the late notice, but having received the weather warnings over the past couple of hours, the decision was made to cancel the in person meeting at Sea Girt. Because it is the weekend, I will make contact during the week to discuss a possible...

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What to do when a veteran passes away

Our Department of NJ MCL Chaplain, Paul Thompson, has put together a packet of information on what to do after a veteran passes. The packet includes the following: US Department of Vetarans Affairs Packet  Preseidential Memorial Certificate Request Form...

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2025 Leadership School March 22

​We are pleased to announce that the Department of New Jersey will assemble its 23rd Annual Leadership School to be held on Saturday, 22 March 2025. This year we will be following a new format whereas the course materials are to be downloaded from the Department...

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2025 Northeast Division Conference

We are excited to announce that the Northeast Division Conference will take place from April 4-5, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Downtown Binghamton. This event promises to be a wonderful opportunity for camaraderie and connection among Marines, Auxiliary and their...

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