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Once a Marine. Always a Marine.

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About us

Our mission

The Marine Corps League exists to help Marines and their families. We promote the interests of the Marine Corps, keep its history and traditions alive, and support Marines, FMF Corpsmen and FMF Chaplains who have served.

Our history

  1. 1923

    The Marine Corps League is founded

    Major General John A. Lejeune, Commandant of the Marine Corps, helps found the League and serves as its first National Commandant.

  2. 1937

    Chartered by Congress

    The U.S. Congress grants the Marine Corps League its federal charter.

  3. Today

    Marines helping Marines

    The League serves Marines and their families across the nation through its departments and detachments. The Marine Corps League of Illinois is proud to carry that tradition forward.