The Marine Corps League perpetuates the traditions and spirit of ALL Marines and Navy FMF Corpsmen, who proudly wear or who have worn the eagle, globe and anchor of the Corps. It takes great pride in crediting its founding in 1923 to World War I hero, then Major General Commandant John A. Lejeune. It takes equal pride in its Federal Charter, approved by An Act of the Seventy-Fifth Congress of the United States of America and signed and approved by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 4, 1937. The League is the only Federally Chartered Marine Corps related veterans organization in the country. Since its earliest days, the Marine Corps League has enjoyed the support and encouragement of the active duty and Reserve establishments of the U. S. Marine Corps. Today, the League boasts a membership of more than 76,000 men and women, officer and enlisted, active duty, Reserve Marines, honorably discharged Marine Veterans and qualified Navy FMF Corpsmen and is one of the few Veterans Organizations that experiences increases in its membership each year.

Detachment 970 is Middle Georgia's proud representative of this time-honored tradition.  The detachment boasts well over a hundred kindred souls and signing more up each day.  We are a proud collection of Devil Dogs, dedicated to serving and helping others!

About Us

With well over a hundred members on role, Detachment 970 is proud to boast itself as an active member of the Central Georgia communities at large!

Starting from the top, the elected Officers of the Detachment provide the means for the League to always remain at the forefront.  They provide the guidance for the Platoon Leaders, Squad Leaders and every other individual Marine to perform the MISSION of always being first to extend a charitable hand in need; first to offer their time and service; first to come to the aid of a brother (or Family member) in need.