Marine Corps League of Naples- E.T. Brisson Detachment #063

02/19/2026

01/10/2026

ANNUAL DETACHMENT GOLF TOURNAMENT -- 18 APRIL 2026
Glen Eagle Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL
For more information, Golf Registration Form, Hole Sponsorship Form and additional information, please visit:
http://www.marinecorpsleaguenaples.com/GolfTournament.html

12/07/2025

Day of remembrance,.....

11/23/2025

ET Brisson Detachment 063 is honored to introduce the Detachment 2025 Marine of the Year -- V.K. Melhado III

Visit ET Brisson Detachment Marine Corps League of Naples website for Detachment Marine of the Year photos
http://marinecorpsleaguenaples.com/detachmentmarineoftheyear

11/14/2025

The Congressional Veteran Commendation is a nomination-based program designed to recognize the wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement of Veterans residing in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. Two Detachment Members were honored 12 November 2025 along with ET Brisson Detachment 063. Presentation Ceremony was held at Golden Gate VFW Post 7721

11/10/2025

Happy Birthday, MARINES!!!!

10/16/2025

ETB 063 was awarded a Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service Award for 2024--2025 at the Department of Florida Marine Corps League 2025 Fall Conference.

10/05/2025

Detachment Jr Vice Commandant, Marty Spann, is the Guest Speaker at the Veterans' Day Ceremony in Bonita Springs, FL on Tuesday, November 11, 2025

SAVE THE DATE!!!! ......TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11th
A day to thank and celebrate all Veterans.

08/07/2025

The history of Purple Heart Day is deeply rooted in the origins of one of the oldest and most respected military awards in the United States.
Origins of the Purple Heart
* Established by George Washington on August 7, 1782, during the Revolutionary War, the original award was called the Badge of Military Merit.
* It was intended to recognize soldiers for “any singularly meritorious action” and was made of purple cloth in the shape of a heart.
* Only three soldiers are known to have received the original badge from Washington himself.
* After the Revolutionary War, the award fell into disuse and was not officially revived for nearly 150 years.
Revival and Modern Use
* On February 22, 1932 (the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth), the Purple Heart was officially revived by the U.S. War Department.
* The medal was redesigned to include a profile of George Washington and became a formal military decoration.
* Originally awarded only to U.S. Army personnel for wounds received in combat, it was later expanded to include:
* All branches of the U.S. military
* Service members killed in action
* Prisoners of war (in some cases)
Purple Heart Day Observance
* Purple Heart Day was first recognized in 1932 on the same date Washington created the original badge: August 7.
* While not a federal holiday, it’s observed nationwide each year on August 7th to:
* Honor the sacrifices of those wounded or killed in action
* Recognize living recipients
* Raise awareness about the medal and its meaning
Notable Facts:
* Over 1.8 million Purple Hearts have been awarded to date.
* The Purple Heart is the oldest U.S. military award still given to service members.