About Chattanooga Marine CORPS LEAGUE DET. 518
Our History
Active, reserve, retired and veteran Marines continue the faithful tradition of looking out for the Marines to their left and right. Providing mentorship, career counseling, Veteran Service Officer VA support, assisting with transitions, and providing opportunities for family.
We are Detachment 518 of the Marine Corps League.
Our Mission
The mission of the Marine Corps League is to promote the interest and to preserve traditions of the United States Marine Corps; strengthen the fraternity of Marines and their families; serve Marines and FMF Navy Personnel who wear or who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor; and foster the ideals of Americanism and patriotic volunteerism.
Our History
The Marine Corps League was founded in 1923 by World War I Veteran of Belleau Wood, Commandant of the Marine Corps, then Major General John A. Lejeune. On August 4, 1937, the U.S. Congress Congressionally Chartered the organization as a Veteran Service Organization. It maintains a 501c4 non-profit status with the Internal Revenue Service with special tax exemption.
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The Marine Corps League supports the USMC and its veterans, however it is not officially connected to or endorsed by the USMC.
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Our detachment 518 is a member of the Southeast Division, dubbed "The Magnificent Seven" by PNC Helen Hicks due to the success of our recent commemorative coin drive.
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Welcome to the great state of Tennessee and our MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Department of Tennessee web site.
ONLINE DONATIONS
Your generous donation allows us to:
- Assist Wounded and Injured Marines and FMF Corpsmen and their families;
- Award Scholarships; Sponsor the U.S. Marine Corps Youth Physical Fitness Program;
- Participate in patriotic functions; effect legislation involving the Marine Corps, National security and Veterans Benefits