Marine Corps League Tucson Detachment 007

06/06/2026

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On June 1, 1918, the battle of Belleau Wood began.

The Marines who fought there, cemented a legacy for generations to come. This was the first large-scale battle for the Marines and one that would be seared into the collective memory of the United States Marine Corps. The battle was fierce and raged for more than three weeks, finally coming to an end on June 26, 1918.

The Germans said the Marines fought like devils, calling them "teufel hunden." From that day on, Marines would be forever known as Devil Dogs.

This painting, by artist Franc-Earle Schoonover, shows the Marines’ savage fight for infamous, French woods.

05/27/2026

A true devil dog!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Sergeant Stubby. He served 18 months on the Western Front In World War I. A dog who more than earned his stripes.

05/27/2026

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🇺🇸 Lee Marvin served with distinction as a United States Marine during World War II, enlisting in 1942 and serving as a scout sniper with the 4th Marine Division through the grueling island-hopping campaigns of the Pacific theater.

This historic photograph captures Private First Class Marvin in Hawaii during a period of rest and reorganization following the intense fighting of the Marshall Islands campaign in February 1944, just months before his military service reached a defining climax during the Battle of Saipan in June 1944.

During that fierce assault, Marvin was severely wounded by enemy fire that severed his sciatic nerve, earning him the Purple Heart and resulting in a medical discharge in 1945 after more than a year of hospitalization carrying the authentic grit and real-world combat experience of a frontline Marine straight into his legendary acting career.

05/27/2026

With Bell's Old Glory Shop – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/27/2026

With 1st Marine Division Association – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/27/2026

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05/26/2026

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Today our SW Division Chaplin Sylvia Quigley and our Dept. Of Az Sgt-At-Arms Tom Tunks presented Wreaths this Memorial Day at the South lawn Cemetery in Tucson, Az.

We Remember.

Stroller job, and hats off to you both in honoring those whom paid the ultimate sacrifice.

MCL-Southwest Division

The Marine Corps League

Dept. Of Az MCL

Nighthawk72 Marine Corps League

Brian A. Terry Detachment 1126

LCPL Joshua Lucero Detachment 1469 MCL

Tom Tunks

05/24/2026

And the s**t show of Tucson continues... Plan accordingly folks... unlike our lovely politicians!

05/24/2026

🇺🇸 Message from the National Commandant 🇺🇸

To all members of the Marine Corps League and our extended military family, let us remember our fallen heroes with respect, gratitude, and unwavering pride. Memorial Day is more than a holiday — it is a sacred reminder of the cost of freedom and the courage of those who answered the call without hesitation.

To the families who carry the weight of loss every day, we extend our deepest condolences, prayers, and appreciation. Your loved ones will never be forgotten.

Semper Fidelis,
National Commandant
Marine Corps League