Free State Marine Detachment  #544,
Marine Corps League

The Freestate Marine Detachment meets at 7:30PM on the second Wednesday of each month at the Omaha Beach #7, Disabled American Veterans, Chapter Home located at
8205 Laurel Bowie Rd in Bowie, MD

About the
Marine Corps League

Mission

To preserve the traditions, promote the interest and perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps; to band together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps, eligible FMF Corpsmen and those who have been honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps, together in fellowship, that they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy;

Officers

The Marine Corps League is organized around Marine detachments which are formed at the community level.  Each detachment, including Free State elects officers once a year in March. In our case, incumbents are encouraged to serve at least two years. Traditionally line officers (e.g. those elected: Commandant, Senior Vice, and Junior Vice) “work the chairs,” starting as Junior Vice Commandant.  Other officers and positions are appointed by the Detachment Commandant.

Donal Alexander

Commandant

Gerry Bowersox

Senior Vice Commandant

Wayne Blackwood

Junior Vice Commandant

Jerry George

Adjutant | Paymaster

Gerry Bowersox

Sergrant at Arms

Gerard Devlin

Judge Advocate

Wayne Blackwood

Chaplin

Jerry George

Web Sergeant

Jerry George

Junior Past Commandant

Marine Corps League

Regular Membership

To be eligible for Regular member in the MCL a person must meet one of the following criteria:

Life Membership

Regular members in good standing are encouraged to become life members.  Current life member dues cant be found here:

Marines and other prospective members are encouraged to contact the detachment for more information.  Please note that any regular membership requires that a DD-214 be submitted with the application.

Associate Membership

Those individuals who are not qualified to join as regular members of the MCL may be accepted as Associate Members.

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