Membership Information



What Is The Marine Corps League?

The Marine Corps League consists of former, current, and retired Marines who come together in the spirit of...
  • Camaraderie
  • Community Service
  • Love of Country and Corps
  • Patriotism

The Marine Corps League operates at many levels in the same way a platoon is part of a company and a company is part of a battalion. The smallest level is the detachment. Our detachment is under the Department of New York, which is under the Northeast Division, which is under the National level.


Marine Corps League
MISSION Statement

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 Corpsmen and former Marines and FMF Corpsmen 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.


Who Can Join the Marine Corps League

To join the Marine Corps League as a regular member, you must have served in the United States Marine Corps or FMF Corpsmen for more than 90 days, and the character of your service has been honorable, and if discharged, you are  in receipt of an honorable discharge, and be willing to provide proof of service upon request.

To become an Associate Member of the Marine Corps League, you must support the aims and ideals of the Marine Corps League. Dues for Associate Members are the same as that of a Regular Member.


How to Join

You can join the League by printing out the Membership Application, filling it out using your computer or print it out and fill it out by pen. Then you can either mail it to the Detachment, along with your membership fees and a copy of your DD-214 or better yet, bring it to a meeting in person.


First Year Membership $35.00
Renewal Membership $35.00
Life Membership
35 years of age and lower: $1000.00
36-50 years of age: $800.00
51-64 years of age: $600.00
65-84 years of age: $400.00
85 years of age and higher: $100.00


NOTE:    To become a Life Member you must already be a Regular Member in "Good Standing".   Any member desiring to pay their Life Membership Fees at the current rate, must do so and be post-marked no later than 30 June 2023.  Any Life Membership payments after that date are listed above.  Any questions, contact the Jr. Vice Commandant/Paymaster.


All memberships include a subscription to the
"MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MAGAZINE"


Completed applications can be sent to:

Genesee Valley Detachment #223
Marine Corps League
816 Lindsey Circle
Webster, NY 14580-2683


If you have any questions, or require additional information about the Genesee Valley Detachment or the Marine Corps League, please Contact Us!



This page was last updated: 25 April 2023