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Sgt Foster L Harrington Detachment, Marine Corps League

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Sgt Foster L Harrington Detachment, Marine Corps League

We meet the Third Saturday of every month @ 10:30am. Our meeting place is Kravers Seafood Restaurant.
2368 Leroy Stevens Rd. Mobile, Al. 36695

We meet @ Kravers Seafood Restaurant the Third Saturday of every month starting the business meeting at 10:30 a.m. In the name of the Beneficent God of all, we who have Honorably Served, or are now Honorably Serving our country in the United States Marine Corps for the common good of this nation, and all the nations and people of our world, and in order that the Fundamental Rights and Freedom of e

very person may be preserved, to foster interest in the affairs of the United States Marines Corps, TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE WELFARE OF THE WOUNDED AND DISABLED MARINES, VETERANS, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, do solemnly and firmly associate ourselves together in a Nonprofit Corporation, known as the Marine Corps League.

06/16/2026

On Saturday, June 13th the Detachment was out helping to judge cars at the Saraland Baptist Church for the 5th Annual Cruising for Christ car show.
With over 150 cars that came out to be judged thank you all for coming out to show off your ride. Congratulations to James Hair with a 1965 Ford Mustang who won the Veterans Choice Award, and congratulations to all the other winners in the other categories. Can't wait till next year.

05/25/2026

Hope everyone has had a nice day to relax and remember the price that was paid for the freedom we have today. We have lost to many of our brothers and sisters over the course of our Nations history.
Let us never forget the sacrifices made by those who paid the ultimate price.

05/20/2026

Saturday, May 16th the Detachment held its monthly meeting where we discussed our upcoming roll to support and host the 2026 Department Convention here in Mobile, AL.

05/15/2026

On the 6th of May the Detachments Color Guard opened the Southwest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce with the Pledge of Allegiance. Please use the link below to see the post on the Chambers page.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LWtzUp413/

04/22/2026

Saturday, April 18th we had our monthly meeting at Kravers Seafood. We awarded a few special people who are very supportive to our community and supporting our mission. Along with Gerald Deas being pinned with a 50 year pin.
For those who missed our April meeting, below is the information regarding our special guests.

Vets to Cowboys, Inc.
Based in Grand Bay, AL, this nonprofit was founded by Jeremy and Heather Clark to support veterans transitioning to civilian life through ranching and agricultural careers. You can learn more via this link:
https://www.facebook.com/61575353271719/videos/wfuz-tv-community-spotlight-a-new-mission-begins-vets-to-cowboys-inc-for-many-ve/1617397932830851/

and their Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/vetstocowboys/photos/.

Marine for Life
Major Ryan Genry (USMC) represents the Marine for Life organization in Mobile, AL. This program provides transitioning Marines with resources and connections to help them pursue personal and professional goals. You can find more information on their page Link:
https://www.facebook.com/MarineForLifeNetwork/

Thank you, Jeremy and Ryan, for joining us and sharing your missions.
To everyone who missed the meeting hope to see you next time or at one of our upcoming events.

03/27/2026

This years Azalea Festival out in Semmes on the 22nd of March was a beautiful day were we are able to meet and talk to the public and let the local veterans in the area know we are here.

03/26/2026

On 21 March 2026, the Detachment held its annual meeting where the newly elected Officers were installed by the Department of AL Past Commandant Mr. Bill Reecer. We had 2 Guest Cheryl and Adam Newman and Cheryl was invited out to speak about Reach Out for Animal Rights R.O.A.R. along with their mission, and who we are working with on a few up coming events to include our state convention on collecting dog and cat food for the local animals.

For Awards and Pin Ceremony
John Reid received a 20 Year membership pin. Joined in 2003. (23 Years) Tommy Cox received a 15 Year membership pin. Joined in 2007. (19 Years) Kimber Payne received a 5 Year pin. Joined in 2017. (9 Years)
Jermaine Payne received a 5 Year pin. Joined in 2017. (9 Years)
Fred Phelps received a 5 Year pin. Joined in 2018. (8 Years)
Distinguished Citizen Awards were given to the following for their unwavering dedication to the League and for holding board positions for the 2025-2026 year.
T-Joe Frank, Cleveland Bullock, Greg Kohn, Michael Tilllman, Charlie Wyckoff, Janee Sweeney, Kevin Sweeney, and Kimber Payne.

The Associate Of the Year 2025 was awarded to Danny Cooper and the Marine of the Year 2025 awarded to Henry (TJoe) Frank.
The Sgt. Foster L. Harrington Marine Corps League Detachment #1449 newly appointed officers are:
Commandant: Jermaine Payne
Sr. Vice: A.B. Grantham
Jr Vice: Tjoe Frank
Judge Adv.: Charles Tillman
Paymaster: Janet Sweeney
Sgt at Arms: Michael Tillman
Chaplain: Charlie Wyckoff
Adjutant: Kimber Payne

03/16/2026

Sunday, March 15th at the University of South Alabama working with the Society of Automotive Engineers the Detachment took place in helping to judge the cars and motorcycles. The day started off with a lite shower and then the sky's opened up for a nice day. Special thank you to the Society of Automotive Engineers for hosting the show and allowing the Marine Corps League to help out and be able to reach out to other Veterans. Congratulations to Randall Miller who won the Veterans Choice Award with bringing out a piece of Mobile AL history. The vehicle that was chosen was Chevrolet 4400 Flat Bed with a mobile crane and welder that was used to install the Government St. Whataburger many years ago. And Congratulations to all the other winners of the car show.

03/11/2026

On behalf of the Sgt. Foster L. Harrington detachment, we want to send our condolences to to the Brooks Family. Chief Brooks was a great leader and friend to the detachment and the community. Chief Brooks your service to the community will be forever etched in our heart.

"When a man becomes a fireman, his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work." — Edward F. Croker, FDNY

03/02/2026

This past weekend on February 28th the detachment was honored to judge the 15th Annual Port City Corvette Club's car show at Government Street Baptist Church.
Congratulations to Steve Wilson on winning the Veterans Choice Award with a Corvette Grand Sport and Congratulations to all the other winners at the show.
It was surly a beautiful day to get out and see all the nice cars can't wait till next year.
Thank you all that came out.

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Mobile, AL
36695

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