The Birthday Planning Committee is preparing to brief out updates to members at our next business meeting. The brief for March 6th, 2025 will conclude in a vote to select the Birthday Ball location amongst the available venues. Today, the committee included touring two venues before settling in with other members for drinks, dinner and…
It’s that time of the year where Essex County Leathernecks sell raffle tickets for prizes. As a nonprofit and local veteran’s organization we rely on our annual raffle sales to support our detachment’s business. Raffle tickets are available for purchase at $10 each. For now, you may buy tickets by contacting any member you know.…
This is a big year for the Marine Corps. In our detachment we seek ways to celebrate our culture, heritage and traditions. We thank the United States Mint who is celebrating right along with us with these amazing coins. The Mint introduces the forthcoming collection with: 250 Years of Unwavering Loyalty to Our Nation Since…
Are you, like us, looking for ways to support your local veterans? Consider donating your redeemable aluminum cans and bottles to support this organization. If you would like to drop off redeemable items, the Fort Ticonderoga Post has ongoing, year long acceptance in bins at the Post, located at 12 Shore-Airport Rd as well as…
As 2024 comes to an end, we reflect on our detachment’s accomplishments, areas for improvement and our impact on our community. As a method of reflection, we look at the mission of the Marine Corps League and then look at a summary of our detachment’s annual actions. The mission includes being guided by the principles…
Marine life can be an enormous challenge. Yet it is through challenges that we become stronger, more capable and more resilient. We are renowned for our ability as individuals and as an organization to overcome any obstacle in any situation. A tried and true method for Marines to overcome challenges on the job is through…
Each year the Marine Corps accepts near 38,000 recruits who try to earn the title of United States Marine. The Marine Corps is the smallest branch of service with a size of roughly 180,000 active duty Marines. Our legacy is the first to fight and our reputation is fierce and lethal. Given all of that….what…
On November 9th, Essex County Leathernecks and guests met in Ticonderoga’s Knights of Columbus to celebrate the Marine Corps 249th birthday. Some members (those who could fit!) increased the festivities by dressing up in their dress blues. The attendees enjoyed dinner, cocktails, music and good company. In Marine Corps tradition the birthday cake was displayed,…
Your soul may belong to Jesus, but your ass belongs to the marines.
