Activities and Services
Veterans Services:
The League provides support to Marines, former Marines, and their families, including mentorship, career counseling, and assistance with VA benefits through their Veteran Resource Officers.
Community Programs:
The Marine Corps League organizes and runs several key programs, such as:
Eagle Scout ​Good Citizenship Award:
The Marine Corps League considers it an Honor and Privilege to recognize America’s future leaders for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout by presenting them the Marine Corps League’s “Good Citizenship Award” Certificate and to have the Eagle Scout become aware of the skills that they have mastered to become an Eagle Scout are also held in very high regards by the Marine Corps League and Corporations throughout the United States.
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Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC):
Is a program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces in high schools and some middle schools across the United States and US military bases abroad. The program was originally created as part of the National Defense Act of 1916 and later expanded under the 1964 ROTC Vitalization Act.
According to Title 10, Section 2031 of the United States Code, the purpose of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps is “to instill in students in [the United States] secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, and personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.” Additional objectives are established by the service departments of the Department of Defense. Under 542.4 of Title 32 (National Defense) of the Code of Federal Regulations declares the objectives.
Scholarships:
PURPOSE: Provide Scholarship Grants to qualified applicants who are pursuing an undergraduate degree, and will be enrolled as a full-time student (12 semester hour minimum) and is attending an accredited undergraduate institution. Scholarships may be awarded for a maximum of four (4) years. (These Grants do not have to be in consecutive years).
Youth Physical Fitness Program:
The Marine Corps League’s Youth Physical Fitness Program:
Is funded by the U.S. Marines Youth Foundation which was incorporated in 1967 to endow the Youth Physical Fitness (YPF) program and others like it benefiting American Youth. Without the generous support of the Foundation, the program would not exist. Under the leadership of its Board of Directors, the future is bright as we expect the YPF Program to continue to grow.
The Youth Physical Fitness program continues to impact youth across the United States. The National Youth Physical Fitness Program encompasses students from elementary school through junior and senior high school. The program is designed to complement, not replace, the existing curriculum and to be easily implemented in any school situation. Students are tested in five basic exercises and are awarded scores indicative of their general fitness level. Students can earn a certificate for each year of participation. JROTC Cadets from all branches have the potential to earn the JROTC YPF Ribbon if they meet the scoring criteria found in the section above.
National Marksmanship Program:
This program promotes safe and responsible marksmanship and maintains the heritage of elite marksmanship within the Corps.
Promoting Marine Corps Traditions:
The League works to keep the traditions and history of the Marine Corps alive through community engagement and events.
Veteran Funeral Honors:
The MCL provides full military honors at the funerals of fallen Marines, including the ceremonial folding of the flag and "Taps".
Family Support:
The League offers programs and resources to support the families of Marines.
Camaraderie and Fellowship:
Through local detachments, the MCL provides a place for Marines, former Marines, and their families to gather, share stories, and maintain their bond.
