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The Indiana Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
The Department of Indiana is currently raising funds to support the Indianapolis Gold Star Family Memorial. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to help with the cost of the memorial. Please help us reach our goal to honor the Gold Star families and the men and women who have died serving our country.
Marine Corps League National Convention 2021
The 2021 Marine Corps League National Convention will be held in Springfield, IL Monday August 9th through Friday August 13th. Click the "FIND OUT MORE" button below for more information and to book hotel.
Why Join the Marine Corps League?
The most important benefits are those that occur at the Detachment level. The comradery that comes with associating with fellow Marines from all eras and various units. For the sense of accomplishment and achievement by partaking in Detachment endeavors such as the Young Marines, Toys for Tots, and other detachment community activities and projects as determined by the detachment, the Marine way. Semper Fi!
2021 Summer Convention
2021 Summer Convention will be on June 4th - June 6th at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport, 6089 Clarks Creek Road Plainfield, IN 46168
The room block is primarily for Friday and Saturday nights, with a limited number of rooms available for Thursday night. If you make your reservations early enough you should have no problems. Room rates in the block will not exceed the contracted $149.00.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Marine Corps League, Department of Indiana has extended an invitation to Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams be our Guest Speaker at our Convention Banquet Saturday evening the 5th of June. We are pleased to announce that he has accepted our invitation.
Marine Williams was awarded the MOH for actions taken on February 23, 1945 on Iwo Jima and is the last living Marine MOH recipient from WWII.
From Department Commandant:
Department staff is working with the Hotel in Plainfield for following all safety measures. Your attendance and support for our Conference is vital to our mutual success and your decision to attend or not to attend is understood and respected during these difficult times. Stay Safe-S/f Commandant Atkinson and Department Staff.