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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Marine Veterans on TV: 60 Days In

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Freedom on the Fairway

    Freedom on the Fairway

    Homeward Bound Adirondacks is generously offering a free round of golf and cart for veterans. This ongoing event occurs Monday nights beginning in May and continues until the Ticonderoga Golf…

  • Freedom on the Fairway

    Freedom on the Fairway

    Homeward Bound Adirondacks is generously offering a free round of golf and cart for veterans. This ongoing event occurs Monday nights beginning in May and continues until the Ticonderoga Golf…

  • Freedom on the Fairway

    Freedom on the Fairway

    Homeward Bound Adirondacks is generously offering a free round of golf and cart for veterans. This ongoing event occurs Monday nights beginning in May and continues until the Ticonderoga Golf…

  • Freedom on the Fairway

    Freedom on the Fairway

    Homeward Bound Adirondacks is generously offering a free round of golf and cart for veterans. This ongoing event occurs Monday nights beginning in May and continues until the Ticonderoga Golf…

  • Freedom on the Fairway

    Freedom on the Fairway

    Homeward Bound Adirondacks is generously offering a free round of golf and cart for veterans. This ongoing event occurs Monday nights beginning in May and continues until the Ticonderoga Golf…

  • Freedom on the Fairway

    Freedom on the Fairway

    Homeward Bound Adirondacks is generously offering a free round of golf and cart for veterans. This ongoing event occurs Monday nights beginning in May and continues until the Ticonderoga Golf…

  • Freedom on the Fairway

    Freedom on the Fairway

    Homeward Bound Adirondacks is generously offering a free round of golf and cart for veterans. This ongoing event occurs Monday nights beginning in May and continues until the Ticonderoga Golf…