LCpl. John J Van Gyzen Det. #1285 Marine Corps League

08/28/2026

Military Appreciation Night at Rhode Island Football Club happens Sept. 5.

08/27/2026

Marines, here is your chance to visit Naval Station Newport for a free, fun event! This is an open-base event. Food trucks, snacks, and beverages for purchase. Parking is available at the Navy health clinic. Use the address 43 Smith Road in Newport for GPS and navigation devices.

08/26/2026

The inclusion would, for the first time, enable veterans to qualify for disability benefits specifically for a diagnosis of Gulf War Illness.

08/21/2026

08/18/2026

What is the Young Marines? In short, authorized units and members can use the name Young Marines, wear the USMC-approved uniform, and claim right and affiliation to the Marine Corps, the Marine Corps League, and the nationally-chartered and non-profit organization Young Marines. Here are some questions you may be asking yourself when you hear the name Young Marines.

08/16/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected national leadership team of the Marine Corps League.

🇺🇸 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY ELECTED NATIONAL OFFICERS! 🇺🇸

The Marine Corps League proudly congratulates our newly elected National Officers, selected during the 2026 National Convention.

🎖️ Russ Miller
National Commandant

🎖️ David Porter Jr.
National Senior Vice Commandant

🎖️ Bruce Rakfeldt
National Junior Vice Commandant

🎖️ Bob Ziltz
National Judge Advocate

As we close another outstanding National Convention, we recognize these Marines for stepping forward to serve and lead our League. Leadership is more than holding an office—it is accepting the responsibility to preserve our traditions, strengthen our membership, support our fellow Marines and veterans, and carry the mission forward.

We wish each of our newly elected officers tremendous success as they begin this new chapter of national leadership.

One League. One Mission. One Marine Corps Family.

Congratulations, gentlemen, and thank you for your continued commitment to the Marine Corps League!

Semper Fidelis! 🇺🇸🦅🌎⚓

08/14/2026

No matter when you served. No matter where you served. What matters is you earned the title Marine. Continue your service as a member of the only nationally chartered Marine veteran service organization. We're always welcoming a few good men and women to join our ranks.

08/10/2026

Don't let your membership lapse. Make arrangements to renew yours with the detachment junior vice commandant and paymaster.

⚠️ MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEMBERS ⚠️

Your annual membership expires August 31. Don't let your membership lapse!

Renewing your membership ensures you remain part of an organization dedicated to preserving the traditions of the United States Marine Corps, supporting veterans, serving our communities, and continuing the legacy of Semper Fidelis.

Contact your local Detachment Paymaster today to renew and stay mission ready for another year.

Stay Committed. Stay Connected. Stay Marine.

Semper Fidelis!

08/08/2026

Another Brother has passed and will be greatly missed. Prayers to the family John Foley.
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Rest easy Marine, we got the watch.

John G. Foley, 88, of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of nearly 63 years to Rita Guimond Foley. John was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late John G. and Rhoda Endicott Foley. He graduated from