We are the Marine Corps League in Spokane, Washington
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The Melvin M. Smith Detachment #586, Department of Washington, Marine Corps League was chartered in January 1984. We hold our monthly meeting at VFW Post #51 (300 W. Mission, Spokane) on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting at 7:00pm. Membership is open to actively serving Marines and FMF Corpsmen, those who have retired or have been honorably discharged from service. Additionally, reserve members who have served more than 90 days on active duty and have completed recruit training are eligible to join. Our members are as young as 92 and as old as 18. We have served around the Globe and stand proud of our history. Semper Fidelis!
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 and 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. Our Federal Charter was approved by the 75th U.S. Congress and signed by President Franklin Roosevelt on August 4, 1937. The League credits its founding in 1923 to legendary Marine Corps Commandant, General John A. Lejeune (pronounced, Luh-jern).
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