RDU Detachment #1482
Marine Corps League
Founded the 13th day of June in the year 2021, the RDU Detachment #1482 supports the Marines, FMF Corpsmen, and their families within the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina.
Whether you are a Marine, FMF Sailor, family member, or supporter, we thank you for coming to our website.
Whether you are a Marine, FMF Sailor, family member, or supporter, we thank you for coming to our website.
Marine Corps League history
The Marine Corps League is the outgrowth of Marine Clubs established by Marines returning to the U.S. from the trenches of France in 1918. As those clubs grew in size and number, they became more active in the pursuit of objectives of interest to their members and in support of the Corps. In November 1923, Major General John A. Lejeune, then the Commandant of the Marine Corps, convened the first conference of Marines in support of the Corps. It was apparent that there was a need for a formal organization. Plans were drawn and a petition was sent to Congress to grant a Congressional Charter to the League. On 4 August 1937, by An Act, President Franklin D. Roosevelt approved and signed the Charter as passed by the 75th Congress, USA. (75th Congress, 1st Session - Ch. 564, S. 774, Public, No 243)
Currently, the League boasts a membership of over 72,000 men and women, officer and enlisted, active duty, Reserve Marines, honorably discharged Marine Veterans and qualified FMF Corpsmen. There are 49 Departments in the League with more than 1100 Detachments chartered. The League is supported by an Auxiliary with a membership of approximately 4000. A National network of over 400 accredited Service Officers assist veterans in adjudicating claims against the government as a result of active duty service.
The Marine Corps League is headed by an elected National Commandant (CEO) with 14 elected National Staff Officers who serve as trustees. The National Executive Director (COO) is employed by the National Board of Trustees and is responsible for the management and direction of National Headquarters as well as all programs, activities
and affairs of the Marine Corps League.
Dependents of League members are granted many scholarships by the National and Department Scholarship Committees.
Over 300 members of the Marine Corps League support the Veterans Administration Volunteer Service (VAVS) program. These dedicated Volunteers go into the VA Medical Centers and provide service and assistance to the paid professional staffs. The VA credits these Volunteers with personal service that cannot be provided to patients by the VA Staff. In the League's National VAVS program over 60,000 volunteer hours are credited each year.
The Young Marines of the Marine Corps League Program is open to all youths 8 to 18 years of age (male & female). The Young Marines are given training in physical fitness, life saving, swimming, camping and taught self-reliance along the lines of Marine Corps training by volunteer Leaguers and associate leaders.
In addition, the League's Boy Scout program is making tremendous strides to become a vital part of our support of the Youth of America.
Our National Executive Director works out of National HQ and provides representation to the U. S. Congress in legislative matters affecting the Marine Corps.
The bi-monthly Marine Corps League magazine "Semper Fi" is among the finest military publications currently in print.
Currently, the League boasts a membership of over 72,000 men and women, officer and enlisted, active duty, Reserve Marines, honorably discharged Marine Veterans and qualified FMF Corpsmen. There are 49 Departments in the League with more than 1100 Detachments chartered. The League is supported by an Auxiliary with a membership of approximately 4000. A National network of over 400 accredited Service Officers assist veterans in adjudicating claims against the government as a result of active duty service.
The Marine Corps League is headed by an elected National Commandant (CEO) with 14 elected National Staff Officers who serve as trustees. The National Executive Director (COO) is employed by the National Board of Trustees and is responsible for the management and direction of National Headquarters as well as all programs, activities
and affairs of the Marine Corps League.
Dependents of League members are granted many scholarships by the National and Department Scholarship Committees.
Over 300 members of the Marine Corps League support the Veterans Administration Volunteer Service (VAVS) program. These dedicated Volunteers go into the VA Medical Centers and provide service and assistance to the paid professional staffs. The VA credits these Volunteers with personal service that cannot be provided to patients by the VA Staff. In the League's National VAVS program over 60,000 volunteer hours are credited each year.
The Young Marines of the Marine Corps League Program is open to all youths 8 to 18 years of age (male & female). The Young Marines are given training in physical fitness, life saving, swimming, camping and taught self-reliance along the lines of Marine Corps training by volunteer Leaguers and associate leaders.
In addition, the League's Boy Scout program is making tremendous strides to become a vital part of our support of the Youth of America.
Our National Executive Director works out of National HQ and provides representation to the U. S. Congress in legislative matters affecting the Marine Corps.
The bi-monthly Marine Corps League magazine "Semper Fi" is among the finest military publications currently in print.
