Category: News
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Year in Review — 2025
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 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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Marine Corps Birthday Celebration — 2025
Essex County Leathernecks celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps with local nuance and long standing tradition.
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This Day in History: The First Marine Corps Marathon
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 first time marathon runners. Although an unverified statistic, some estimate only 1% of the population will complete a marathon in their lifetime. Amongst the present…
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The Final Inspection: Walter Peterson, Jr.
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 in Hawaii prior to being deployed to Vietnam. The photos (courtesy of Walter Peterson III) show Marine life with land weapons, new landscapes, air support…
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Marine Veterans on TV: 60 Days In
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 the first 4 seasons of 60 Days In, there were three Marine veterans (self-identified on the show) who volunteered. In addition there was one Marine…
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Moshe the Service Dog
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 entering, his owner gives the release command. Moshe wags his tail and heads for the first member to greet, sniffing pant legs, accepting generous pets…
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Happy 250th Birthday America
The Marine Corps way of life is rooted in a value system that includes a love for God, Country and Corps. By the ruckus we make celebrating our birthday, you would think we have it backwards. But we don’t. We are vocal about our love of the Marine Corps, for our fellow Marines and the…
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In the News: 250th Anniversary Marine Corps Postage Stamps
On May 16, 2025 the US Postal Service made available 18,000,000 Forever stamps to celebrate the Marine Corps. In the words of the USPS: In 2025, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps and honors its service to the nation. First established during the Revolutionary War as the American…
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Help Bring Our Nation’s History to the Modern Reader
We are celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary of American independence. The Marine Corps League’s mission includes patriotic volunteering and serving the community to make a positive impact. To put our mission boots-on-the-ground we offer to your attention an opportunity for you to celebrate this monumental year by joining a project.
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Saratoga National Park Tour for Veterans
Essex County Leathernecks enjoy engaging with other local veteran groups. There is something familiar and easy going when veterans get together. Add this to exploring local battle sights and it makes for a fun and memorable day. On May 18, 2025 three Homeward Bound Adirondacks employees led a veterans and families event at the Saratoga…
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2025 Raffle Prize Winners — Announced
The official drawing was held on Memorial Day…prizes were delivered and the lucky winners are —
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Keynote Speaker: Capt Daniel teRiele
Essex County Leathernecks are delighted to host Ticonderoga native, Capt Daniel teRiele (Active Reserve) as the keynote speaker at our Birthday Ball. Capt teRiele is currently an Aide de Camp for the Commanding General of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. In early summer he will be reassigned to attend the Expeditionary Warfare School in Quantico,…
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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 in an article published February 21, 2025. Our detachment commandant says it best The Birthday Ball will be open to any and all residents, military…
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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 year, the Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday and Essex County Leathernecks are looking for a little bit of help to reach our goal…
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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 your opportunity of winning one of the three popular prizes — 1st prize – Cub Cadet 54 in 24 HP Gas-Powered Ultima Zero-Turn Lawn Mower, 725cc…
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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 night — November 15, 2025. For some this means searching for a potential key note speaker or participating on the planning committee’s secret activities and…
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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 the Birthday Ball location amongst the available venues. Today, the committee included touring two venues before settling in with other members for drinks, dinner and…
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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 celebrating right along with us with these amazing coins. The Mint introduces the forthcoming collection with: 250 Years of Unwavering Loyalty to Our Nation Since…
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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 as an organization to overcome any obstacle in any situation. A tried and true method for Marines to overcome challenges on the job is through…
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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 size of roughly 180,000 active duty Marines. Our legacy is the first to fight and our reputation is fierce and lethal. Given all of that….what…
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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 by dressing up in their dress blues. The attendees enjoyed dinner, cocktails, music and good company. In Marine Corps tradition the birthday cake was displayed,…
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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 his coursework Bill did a project on Vietnam and he also had a history teacher who explained why the U.S. was in Vietnam. When Bill…