Shangri La Detachment, Marine Corps League #118

09/29/2024

We should ALL honor the parents and families of fallen Marines. They paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Today, the Marine Corps honors the parents and families of those who have lost their loved ones while serving our country.

Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day is a reminder to never forget those who gave their last full measure of devotion while serving and to forever support those left behind.

Semper Fidelis

09/17/2024

This is occurring this Friday. If you are available, please support the event.

Please join us for the Frederick County POW/MIA Recognition Day.

Friday, September 20th, 2024
10:00 -11:00 AM

Middletown 50+ Community Center
101 Prospect Street
Middletown, MD 21769
301-600-3613

Coffee social immediately following. Light refreshments will be served. Service members, Veterans, and families are invited to share pictures, stories, and make connections!

Contact [email protected] for more information.

09/14/2024

Take a look at the updated By Laws and Administrative Procedures on National’s website.

2024 National Bylaws & Administrative Procedures are now posted on the National website, MEMBER LIBRARY section.

https://www.mcleaguelibrary.org/member-library/

09/05/2024

We will ALWAYS be Marines and our mission of taking care of each other will NEVER change. However, we Marine veterans have an expanded mission to take care of our communities. We still take care of Marines, but we also take care of those in our community who need our help. Let’s continue to embrace that mission and serve with honor. Semper Fi!

SAME TEAM NEW MISSION

09/01/2024

This would have been great to see how the Marines used the terrain of Antietam to fight a more modern approach for 1924. It would be great to witness that demonstration in today’s force on Antietam. It would be a great show of force and current maneuvers.

To read more about it: https://www.nps.gov/anti/learn/historyculture/marines1924.htm?

Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the 1924 Marine Corps Maneuvers at National Park Service's Antietam National Battlefield.

In 1924, over 3,000 Marines from the Marine Expeditionary Force marched to Antietam Battlefield from Marine Corps Base Quantico and participated in 11 days of training and events.

For the anniversary, the US Marine Corps Historical Company and the National Museum of the United States Navy will have displays of historic Marine Corps uniforms and equipment from the 1924 period as well as a showing from Bravo Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, bringing a modern Light Armored Vehicle.

There will also be a commemorative ceremony featuring a brass quintet from "The President's Own" United States Marine Band and talks by Dr. Brian F. Neumann, Chief Historian, Marine Corps History Division, and Keith Snyder, Antietam’s Chief of Interpretation.

09/01/2024

We all play a part in the mental health of others. If you know someone hurting, please direct them somewhere they can receive help.

08/31/2024

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