As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on our detachment’s accomplishments, areas for improvement and our impact on our community. As a method of reflection, we look at the…
On November 7, 1976 the inaugural marathon was open to 1,175 runners. On October 26, 2025 the 50th Marine Corps Marathon reaffirmed The People’s Marathon is a popular choice for…
Walter was born on October 24, 1945 and enlisted in the Marine Corps on January 31, 1964. LCpl Peterson served 21 months in Vietnam. As a Marine, Peterson was trained…
Give a Marine a challenge… Unafraid, alert and up for the challenge, a few Marine veterans find themselves in jail; to up the ante, they volunteered for the experience. In…
Who is Billy Mills? A member of Essex County Leathernecks met Billy Mills in 2010. After his key note speech (fantastic, by the way) he stayed to join the organization’s…
A Marine home on leave and visiting Henry’s Garage (now the local fire station) in Port Henry, NY left a beer in the garage to enjoy when he returned home…
Meet Moshe. Moshe is a 5 1/2 year old male Labrador Retriever. He’s also a service dog to Essex County Leatherneck, Paul Tremblay. Moshe regularly attends our meetings and upon…
Your soul may belong to Jesus, but your ass belongs to the marines.
