OPPORTUNITIES for camaraderie: BBQs free to Veterans and family members
Veteran Appreciation BBQs in August free to Vets and their families: August 10th in Morris Plains and August 22nd in Oakland, NJ.
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Join the Marine Corps League Slattery Detachment #206
The Marine Corps League is a unique veterans organization dedicated to supporting Marines and their families.
The Marine Corps League was founded in 1923 by Major General John A. Lejeune, the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and is the only veterans organization that has been chartered by Congress, receiving its charter on August 4, 1937.
Mission and Purpose
- Preserve Traditions: The League aims to preserve the traditions and spirit of the United States Marine Corps.
- Promote Interests: It promotes the interests of the Marine Corps and strengthens the bond among Marines and their families.
- Serve Members: The organization serves Marines, Navy Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Corpsmen, and FMF Chaplains who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem.
OUR LATEST NEWS
2026 Slattery Detachment Scholarships for Currently Enrolled Higher Education Students Granted
2026 Slattery Detachment Scholarships for Currently Enrolled Higher Education were granted to four deserving students: Matthew Freda (Sponsor Frank Possert), Erin Holton (Sponsor Jonathan Winaker), Peter Urato (Sponsor Joseph Pilone), and Erica Zon (Sponsor Stanley Zon).
2026 Slattery Detachment Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors Granted
2026 Slattery Detachment Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors were granted to two deserving students: Georgia Campbell (Sponsor Don Campbell) and Chase Kotula (Sponsor Tom Miller).
Bottle Hill Day 2026
Madison NJ’s largest annual community celebration will return this fall as Bottle Hill Day marks its 51st year on Saturday, Oct. 3, with a theme honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Presented by the Madison Downtown Development Commission (DDC), the rain-or-shine festival will once again transform downtown Madison into a day-long celebration of community, entertainment, shopping and…
The VIETNAM TRAVELING MEMORIAL WALL
The Traveling Memorial Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC, it stands 6 feet tall in the center and covers almost 300 feet from end to end. The Memorial is a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War.
2026 SLATTERY DETACHMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Marine Corps League, Det. #206L/Cpl Robert J. Slattery Scholarship Scholarships are available to selected qualifying high school seniors and ongoing students in higher education studies at a college, university, or trade school. HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR DEADLINE 03/31/2026 Eligibility is limited to members, spouses of members, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of a Marine Corps League Slattery…
THE SLATTERY SCUTTLEBUTT (NEWSLETTER)
