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Join Today & Carry On!

Chartered by Congress, the Marine Corps League is an organization for all Marines, FMF Navy Personnel (Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, Veteran), and those individuals not qualified for regular membership in the Marine Corps League who espouse the principles and purposes of the Marine Corps League as contained in its Congressional Charter and was founded to carry on the traditions and spirit of all Marines who proudly wear or who have worn the eagle, globe and anchor of the Corps.

Regular Membership:

1. Marines who are serving or have served honorably* in the United States Marine Corps or the United States Marine Corps Reserve;

2. U.S. Navy Personnel

  • who are serving or have served honorably* in the United States Navy and who have trained with Marine FMF units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps device (clasp) worn on the Service Ribbon, (i.e.: Southwest Asia Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, etc.); or

  • earned the Fleet Marine Force Enlisted Warfare Specialist Device (FMFEWS) (1 Oct 2006 to present) or the Fleet Marine Force Officer (FMFQO) Insignia (1 Jan 2006 to present) which must be noted on the DD214 form. An Award of the Fleet Marine Force Ribbon (FMF Ribbon) (1 Sept 1984 - 30 Sept 2006), the FMFEWS or FMFQO may serve as prima facie evidence of eligibility.

Note * - “Served Honorably” is determined by the last DD Form 214 or certificate of discharge that the applicant received. A General Discharge under Honorable Conditions is acceptable.

Associate Membership:

Those individuals not qualified for regular membership in the Marine Corps League who espouse the principles and purposes of the Marine Corps League as contained in its Congressional Charter and meet the criteria in Section 515 §B., 1. below may upon application to a detachment be accepted for associate membership in the Marine Corps League. Upon acceptance, associate members will pay dues in the same amount as prescribed for regular members, including initiation fees.

  • Enrollment Criteria

    • Individuals must have reached the statutory minimum age for enlistment into the armed forces of the United States;

    • Individuals may join who have never served in a branch of the armed forces of the United States;

    • Individuals who are serving or have served honorably in other branches of the armed forces of the United States;

    2. Join Detachment Individuals applying for associate membership must join through a Marine Corps League detachment only. Associate members can not directly join the Marine Corps League as a “Member at Large.”

    3. Rights Associate members shall be entitled to the rights, privileges, and benefits of a regular member unless otherwise prohibited as listed Section 515 §B., 4. and 5. below.

    4. Voting

    • Associate members shall not vote on a regular or associate membership application;

    • Associate members shall not participate in the nomination process and/or voting for elected officers; and

    • A department or detachment, by provisions in the bylaws and/or administrative procedures, may allow an associate member to vote on its internal affairs if such vote does not affect a policy of the MCL, such as bylaws or bylaw changes.

    5. Elected Office Associate members shall not hold an elective office.

How to Join SGT BYRON W NORWOOD DETACHMENT 1022:

  • Complete and print the Marine Corps League Online Application for Membership or fill out the printable form and:

  • Send Application and Annual Dues ($40.00) to the Detachment Paymaster at:

    • Sgt Byron W Norwood Detachment, Marine Corps League, 207 Osage Ct, Georgetown, TX 78626

    • Make check or money order, in the amount of $40, payable to: Williamson County Detachment, MCL. (Do not send cash in the mail)

    • If you are applying for "Regular Membership" or “Prior Service Associate Membership”, please also include a photo copy of your last DD-214, Certificate of Discharge with SSN/Service Number redacted. (do not send original copy) (will be returned at time of Initiation Ceremony or shredded upon request)

  • Or bring all of the above and attend our Monthly Detachment Members Meeting on the last Wednesday of the month at Georgetown VFW Post 8587, 1000 N College St, Georgetown, TX 78626 6:00pm - 8:00pm.