Category: News
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In the News: Essex County Leathernecks Birthday Ball
As Essex County Leathernecks march forward to host a 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration, our local community marches along with us. Thank you to The Sun for featuring us…
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Opportunity: Graduating Students Veteran’s Essay Contest
Essex County graduating school seniors essay contest
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Supporting Local Veterans: Seeking Sponsors for 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
As a leader in the community you understand the need for support and sponsorship to meet that extra need. Essex County Leathernecks and Marines know about helping others too. This…
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Supporting Local Veterans: Members Selling Raffle Tickets at Ticonderoga Walmart
We’re back! Starting April 12th 2025 our members will sell raffle tickets for prizes on certain weekends near the front entrance of Walmart. Tickets are $10 each. Each ticket increases…
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250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration — Save the Date
Essex County Leathernecks voted to hold our 250th Birthday Ball celebration at The Lodge at Schroon Lake Adirondack Resort and Cabins. Now, our members are enthusiastically preparing for the big…
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Seen Around Town: 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Committee, Touring Venues
The Birthday Planning Committee is preparing to brief out updates to members at our next business meeting. The brief for March 6th, 2025 will conclude in a vote to select…
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In the News: 250th Anniversary Marine Corps Commemorative Coin
This is a big year for the Marine Corps. In our detachment we seek ways to celebrate our culture, heritage and traditions. We thank the United States Mint who is…
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Year in Review – 2024
As 2024 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 mission of the Marine Corps League and then look at a summary of our detachment’s annual actions. The mission includes being guided by the principles…
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Question: What is a Memorable Humor in Uniform Experience?
Marine life can be an enormous challenge. Yet it is through challenges that we become stronger, more capable and more resilient. We are renowned for our ability as individuals and…
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Question: Why Did You Join the Marine Corps?
Each year the Marine Corps accepts near 38,000 recruits who try to earn the title of United States Marine. The Marine Corps is the smallest branch of service with a…
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Marine Corps Birthday Celebration — 2024
On November 9th, Essex County Leathernecks and guests met in Ticonderoga’s Knights of Columbus to celebrate the Marine Corps 249th birthday. Some members (those who could fit!) increased the festivities…
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Marine Spotlight: Bill Fitzgerald
In 1966, while Bill Fitzgerald was attending college he developed an increasing awareness of issues around the Vietnam war. In his assessment it was “a tough thing.” As he continued…