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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.

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • Raquette Lake Nature Retreat for Female Veterans

    Raquette Lake Nature Retreat for Female Veterans

    Raquette Lake (Female Only) Nature Retreat  (THIS RETREAT IS FULL, EMAIL sholmes@hbadk.org to get on waiting list in case of cancellations) August 29 – 31, 2025 St. Williams on Long Point – Raquette Lake, NY Homeward Bound Adirondacks invites you to our Veteran Retreat at St. Williams on Long Point. Join us for a weekend…

  • Camp Tamarac Nature Retreat for Veterans

    Camp Tamarac Nature Retreat for Veterans

    Camp Tamarac Nature Retreat August 8-10, 2025 Join us August 8 – 10 on our newly acquired 110-acre property in Malone, the future site of the SGT Carlton A. Clark Veterans Center. This retreat will feature tent accommodations, embracing the beauty of simplicity and community. You must be comfortable with shared living quarters. We will…

  • Veteran Equine Therapy Retreat

    Veteran Equine Therapy Retreat

    Veteran Equine Therapy Retreat July 25–27, 2025 Brookledge, Middle Grove, NY Homeward Bound Adirondacks, in collaboration with Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, invites you to a transformative 3-day Veteran Retreat. Experience the unique glamping grounds of Brookledge https://www.brookledgeny.com/about/ Connect with majestic horses at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga https://thsaratoga.org/ Recreate, reflect, and recharge alongside fellow veterans Horses are highly…

  • Veteran Wilderness Backcountry Paddle Retreat

    Veteran Wilderness Backcountry Paddle Retreat

    Veteran Wilderness Backcountry Paddle July 11-13, 2025 Experience an unlimited and truly immersive outdoor adventure exploring the beautiful backcountry of the Adirondack Mountains. Discover the joy and satisfaction of exploring the great outdoors, whether you are a seasoned adventurer or a first-time explorer. Paddle into the remote backcountry to a primitive campsite and create lasting…

  • Free Haircut for Veterans

    Free Haircut for Veterans

    The Ti Barbershop generously offers free haircuts to veterans on the first Tuesdays of each month. Please call ahead to ensure they can fit you in.

  • Free Haircut for Veterans

    Free Haircut for Veterans

    The Ti Barbershop generously offers free haircuts to veterans on the first Tuesdays of each month. Please call ahead to ensure they can fit you in.

  • Free Haircut for Veterans

    Free Haircut for Veterans

    The Ti Barbershop generously offers free haircuts to veterans on the first Tuesdays of each month. Please call ahead to ensure they can fit you in.

  • Free Haircut for Veterans

    Free Haircut for Veterans

    The Ti Barbershop generously offers free haircuts to veterans on the first Tuesdays of each month. Please call ahead to ensure they can fit you in.

  • Free Haircut for Veterans

    Free Haircut for Veterans

    The Ti Barbershop generously offers free haircuts to veterans on the first Tuesdays of each month. Please call ahead to ensure they can fit you in.

  • Free Haircut for Veterans

    Free Haircut for Veterans

    The Ti Barbershop generously offers free haircuts to veterans on the first Tuesdays of each month. Please call ahead to ensure they can fit you in.

  • Free Haircut for Veterans

    Free Haircut for Veterans

    The Ti Barbershop generously offers free haircuts to veterans on the first Tuesdays of each month. Please call ahead to ensure they can fit you in.

  • 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…

  • Year in Review – 2024

    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…