Marine Corps League

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

6:00–8:00 p.m.215 S. Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL

Second Tuesday of every month

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Marine Corps Birthday Ball 2026

The Marine Corps Birthday is one of the largest social events and most anticipated traditions for Marines worldwide.

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Gen. John A. Lejeune’s Message
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Commandant’s Message
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Marine Corps League

Mission Statement

The mission of the Marine Corps League is to promote the interest and preserve the traditions of the United States Marine Corps; strengthen the fraternity of Marines and their families; serve Marines, FMF Corpsmen, and FMF Chaplains who wear or who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor; and foster the ideals of Americanism and patriotic volunteerism.

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Marine Corps League

What We Do

The Marine Corps League is proud to support our Marines in many areas. We have 10 Divisions covering 48 Departments and over 1,140 Detachments in communities across the country.

From veterans’ assistance and funeral honors to Toys for Tots, youth mentorship, and community service, our members keep Marine Corps values active in northwest Alabama.

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Feb. 26, 1984 – Feb. 18, 2006

Cpl. Matthew D. Conley

Cpl. Matthew D. Conley was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twenty-Nine Palms, California, and attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

He was a squad leader stationed at Twentynine Palms and had been in Iraq since September 2005.

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Cpl. Matthew D. Conley Detachment