Tag: Adirondack Veterans
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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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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…
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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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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)…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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…