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  • Year in Review — 2025

    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…

  • Marine Corps Birthday Celebration — 2025

    Marine Corps Birthday Celebration — 2025

    Essex County Leathernecks celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps with local nuance and long standing tradition.

  • This Day in History: The First Marine Corps Marathon

    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…

  • The Final Inspection: Walter Peterson, Jr.

    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…

  • Remembering PFC Marcus William Stoddard

    Remembering PFC Marcus William Stoddard

    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 from the Vietnam War. While Stoddard is buried in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in Moriah, NY his name is also etched on the Vietnam…

  • Moshe the Service Dog

    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…

  • Happy 250th Birthday America

    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…

  • Toys for Tots and Tiny Tim Fundraiser — Dunk Tank

    Toys for Tots and Tiny Tim Fundraiser — Dunk Tank

    It’s non-profit collaboration time. Essex County Leathernecks, through our Toys for Tots collections, are teaming up with the local Tiny Tim organization again this year. Our joint efforts help support local children with toys and other needed items. Today, to raise funds we are hosting a dunk tank. Community members who’ve generously volunteered (so far)…

  • Pilates Class

    Pilates Class

    Marine Corps veteran Dawn Bazan is teaching Pilates during the month of June. Subscribe to our calendar to stay informed of the reoccurring event or see the graphic for more details.

  • Pilates Class

    Pilates Class

    Marine Corps veteran Dawn Bazan is teaching Pilates during the month of June. Subscribe to our calendar to stay informed of the reoccurring event or see the graphic for more details.

  • Pilates Class

    Pilates Class

    Marine Corps veteran Dawn Bazan is teaching Pilates during the month of June. Subscribe to our calendar to stay informed of the reoccurring event or see the graphic for more details.

  • Pilates Class

    Pilates Class

    Marine Corps veteran Dawn Bazan is teaching Pilates during the month of June. Subscribe to our calendar to stay informed of the reoccurring event or see the graphic for more details.

  • Pilates Class

    Pilates Class

    Marine Corps veteran Dawn Bazan is teaching Pilates during the month of June. Subscribe to our calendar to stay informed of the reoccurring event or see the graphic for more details.

  • Pilates Class

    Pilates Class

    Marine Corps veteran Dawn Bazan is teaching Pilates during the month of June. Subscribe to our calendar to stay informed of the reoccurring event or see the graphic for more details.

  • Pilates Class

    Pilates Class

    Marine Corps veteran Dawn Bazan is teaching Pilates during the month of June. Subscribe to our calendar to stay informed of the reoccurring event or see the graphic for more details.

  • Pilates Class

    Pilates Class

    Marine Corps veteran Dawn Bazan is teaching Pilates during the month of June. Subscribe to our calendar to stay informed of the reoccurring event or see the graphic for more details.  

  • Saratoga National Park Tour for Veterans

    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…

  • Opportunity: Graduating Students Veteran’s Essay Contest

    Opportunity: Graduating Students Veteran’s Essay Contest

    Essex County graduating school seniors essay contest

  • 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    Visit our page dedicated to the Ball where we will update it with information on tickets, meal options and more.  We look forward to celebrating at the Ball with you.   Tickets to the 250th Birthday Ball celebration are $75.00 per person. Once you’ve sent the funds electronically please fill out one survey per attendee…

  • Monthly Business Meeting

    Monthly Business Meeting

    Please join us at the Ticonderoga VFW for our monthly business meeting. A light dinner will be provided for those who like to show up a bit early. Our meeting officially starts at 1830. To ensure the detachment provides enough food, be sure to respond to the email that is sent to members within a…

  • Monthly Business Meeting

    Monthly Business Meeting

    Please join us at the Ticonderoga VFW for our monthly business meeting. A light dinner will be provided for those who like to show up a bit early. Our meeting officially starts at 1830. To ensure the detachment provides enough food, be sure to respond to the email that is sent to members within a…

  • Monthly Business Meeting

    Monthly Business Meeting

    Please join us at our Crown Point location for our monthly business meeting. A light dinner will be provided for those who like to show up a bit early. Our meeting officially starts at 1830. To ensure the detachment provides enough food, be sure to respond to the email that is sent to members within…

  • Monthly Business Meeting

    Monthly Business Meeting

    Please join us at our Crown Point location for our monthly business meeting. A light dinner will be provided for those who like to show up a bit early. Our meeting officially starts at 1830. To ensure the detachment provides enough food, be sure to respond to the email that is sent to members within…

  • Monthly Business Meeting

    Monthly Business Meeting

    Please join us  for our monthly business meeting. The location is in Ticonderoga, on the lake front. A light dinner will be provided for those who like to show up a bit early. Our meeting officially starts at 1830. To ensure the detachment provides enough food, be sure to respond to the email that is…

  • Monthly Business Meeting

    Monthly Business Meeting

    Please join us at our Crown Point location for our monthly business meeting. A light dinner will be provided for those who like to show up a bit early. Our meeting officially starts at 1830. To ensure the detachment provides enough food, be sure to respond to the email that is sent to members within…