OUR MISSION
Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps, banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service that they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy, voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines, FMF Navy Personnel and to their widows and orphans; and to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.
More About The Marine Corps League
The Marine Corps League perpetuates the traditions and spirit of ALL Marines and Navy Fleet Marine Force Personnel, who proudly wear or who have worn the eagle, globe and anchor of the Corps. It takes great pride in crediting its founding in 1923 to the World War I hero, then Major General Commandant John A. Lejeune. It takes equal pride in its Federal Charter, approved by An Act of the Seventy-Fifth Congress of the United States of America and signed and approved by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 4, 1937. The League is the only Federally Chartered Marine Corps-related veterans organization in the country. Since its earliest days, the Marine Corps League has enjoyed the support and encouragement of the active duty and Reserve establishments of the U. S. Marine Corps. Today, the League boasts a membership of more than 76,000 men and women, officer and enlisted, active duty, Reserve Marines, honorably discharged Marine Veterans’ and qualified Navy FMF Corpsmen and is one of the few Veterans Organizations that experiences increases in its membership each year. The Marine Corps League is headed by an elected National Commandant, with 14 elected National Staff Officers who serve as trustees. The National Board of Trustees coordinates the efforts of 48 department, or state, entities and the activities of over 1000 community-based detachments located throughout the United States and overseas. The day-to-day operations of the League are under the control of the National Executive Director with the responsibility for the management and direction of all programs, activities, and affairs of the Marine Corps League as well as supervising the National Headquarters staff. The prime authority of the League is derived from its Congressional charter and from its annual National Convention held each August in different major U.S. cities throughout the nation. It is a not-for-profit organization within the provisions of the Internal Revenue Service Code 501(c) (4), with a special group exemption letter which allows for contributions to the Marine Corps League, its Auxiliary and subsidiary units, to be tax deductible by the donor.
MCL Events for MED and National….. updated 11/20/2025
2026
January
DoWV – Jan 10 – Winter Conference hosted by Earl Anderson Det 342, Morgantown, WV
February
DoMD – Feb, – Department Meeting: All Members and Associate Members Invited. MCL Meeting 0900-1200. MODD Pack Growl after lunch.
National Midwinter Conference – Feb 26-28, at the Sheraton Pentagon City in Arlington, VA. More information and registration at: https://www.mcleaguelibrary.org/conference/
March
April
MED – April 17-19 – Conference – at the Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center in Rehoboth Beach, DE. More info and registration at: https://www.mcleaguelibrary.org/conference/
DoNC – April – Spring Membership Meeting – Salisbury, NC at V,A,
Modern Day Marine – April 28-30 – at Walter E Washington Convention Center, Washington DC
May
DoMD – May, Department Convention –.
DoDE – May 9 – Annual Meeting – at the Heritage Shores Clubhouse in Bridgeville, DE, coffee at 0900 and meeting at 1000 with lunch following.
DoWV – May – Department Convention – Maybe May 29-30, 2026
DoVA – May 29-30, –Spring Convention Fri-Sat in Fredericksburg.
June
DoNC – June, – Department Convention -.
July
August
National Convention – Aug 10-14 in Indianapolis, IN. More information and registration at https://www.mcleaguelibrary.org/convention/
September
October
November
December
National Convention future locations….
2029, 2033, 2037 – Southern Quadrant – AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, OK, SC, TN, & TX
2030, 2034, 2038 – Central Quadrant – IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, & WI
2027, 2031, 2035 – Eastern Quadrant – CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV & Puerto Rico
2028, 2032, 2036 – Western Quadrant – AK, AZ, CA. CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, & WY
Mideast Division Conference future host Departments
1. Delaware – 2026
2. North Carolina – 2027
3. Maryland – 2028
4. West Virginia – 2029
5. Virginia – 2030
Mideast Division Leadership
Mideast Division Staff Roster:
2025-2026
| MidEast Division Officers: | ||
| National ViceCommandant | Frank Mathers | |
| Assistant NVC | Scott Kirby | |
| Adjutant | Laura Hamilton | |
| Chief of Staff & Paymaster | R. Frederick Wise | |
| Jr. Past NVC | Rick Thomason | |
| Chaplain | Reggie Sawyer | |
| Asst. Chaplain | Jason Lowe | |
| Sgt-at-Arms / Scouts Chair | Charles Minton | |
| Sgt-at-Arms | Ric Ledford | |
| Web/Facebook Sergeant | Michael Maddox | |
| Historian | ||
| Vice Chief Devil Dog | Omar Jbar | |
| Assistant Vice Chief Devil Dog | ||
| Youth Physical Fitness Chair | Robert Hare | |
| Photography | Alison Noger | |
| Photography Assistant | Mario Meaux | |
| Marine For Life Liaison | Mike Lynon | |
| Marine of the Year President | Rick Shank | |
| Chapel of Four Chaplains | Robert Hare | |
| Young Marines Liaison | Mario Meaux | |
| Bulletin Editor | Patti Leib | |
| Associate of the Year President | Patty Leib | |
| Compliance | Kenny Joyner | |
JOIN THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
The links below will take you to membership information hosted by the National organization. If you have any further questions you may contact any Member of the League or the leadership listed on this page.
Marine Corps League (National)
Find a Detachment in your Area
Marine Corps League Auxiliary (National)