Welcome to the Marine Corps League
Whether you are a Marine, FMF Sailor, family member, or supporter, we thank you for coming to our website.
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.
Statement on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
The American people asked our veterans to sacrifice for our country. Their sacrifices have placed a lasting burden not only on their physical and mental well-being, but also on the well-being of their families and loved ones. The commitment our veterans made when they raised their right hand contained no expiration date, and neither should the promise made to them by the American people. To truly take care of America’s Veteran, our country should not keep the promise to one group of Veterans while narrowing the promise to another.
For this reason, the Marine Corps League does not support this bill as currently drafted, particularly Section 108. While the bill is well intended and contains many provisions we support, Section 108 would effectively reduce disability compensation for future claims involving obstructive sleep apnea and tinnitus. These conditions are especially common to our Marines, FMF personnel, and other Veterans whose service involved toxic and environmental exposures, weapons-fire, aircraft and artillery noise, blast overpressure, and a wide variety of related experiences.
If a reformation of rating schedule for sleep apnea and tinnitus is needed, that discussion should occur separately, through a transparent and science-based process with full participation from Veterans Service Organizations, medical experts, and affected Veterans. Any reformation of VA rating schedule has serious impact to veterans benefits and should not be inserted into a comprehensive veterans’ benefits package to offset for other earned benefits.
Therefore, Marine Corps League urges Congress to remove Section 108 from the final legislative package and pass the remaining, strongly written Bill in the same manner as the PACT Act was passed.
Marines live by Semper Fidelis, “always faithful”, to country, Corps, and one another. The American people made a promise to all who served, and our nation should honor the same spirit of what we ask of those who are willing to wear the uniform.
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.
Associate Members of the Marine Corps League are valued assets to the organization. Their dedication to our Marines and FMF Navy Personnel is outstanding. We appreciate their interest in serving the community to make a positive impact.
The Delta Dental Scholarship open enrollment is 1 April to 30 June 2026
PURPOSE: To grant Scholarships to Qualified Applicants who are pursuing a full-time degree program or certification/license of technical training at a full-time recognized institution. Visit our Youth Programs Page (at the bottom of the page).
“The Lost Art with Andrew Cox” podcast takes a moment to hear from our nations hero’s, our veteran community, where they tell their individual story in their own words for future generations to hear. Often times our Veterans voices are lost and not passed along to the next generation. This podcast gives a platform for them to share their unique stories. Along with individual stories, the Podcast Crew discusses current veteran topics in an open discussion platform with special guests to highlight veteran accomplishments.
– Andrew is a Marine Corps League and Till Valhalla Project Ambassador
Do you have your own Veteran story to share?
