marine corps league Middle Peninsula Detachment #1317

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marine corps league Middle Peninsula Detachment #1317

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Marine Corps League and Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317

The Marine Corps League (MCL) perpetuates the traditions and the spirit of all Marines and Navy FMF Corpsmen who proudly wears 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 75th Congress of the United States and signed and approved by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 4, 1937.  


The Marine Corps 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 approximately 76,000 men and women.  The membership comes from Officers, Enlisted, Active Duty Marines, Reserve Marines, honorably discharged Marine Veterans, and qualified Navy Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Corpsmen.  The Marine Corps League is one of the few Veterans organizations that experiences increases in its membership each year.


The Marine Corps League is headed by an elected National Commandant and 14 elected National Staff Officers.  Those officers serve as the National Board of Trustees.  The Board of Trustees coordinates the efforts of the 49 department, of state, entities and the activities of over 1,100 community based detachments located throughout the United States and overseas.


Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 is comprised of Marines, their families, and supporters that serve our Active Military, Veterans, their families, and local communities within the Gloucester and Gloucester County, Virginia area.  


 MCL 1317 is the home Detachment area for Marine Corps legend LT. General Lewis "Chesty" Puller.



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Installation of Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 Officers

Officers (March, 2025-February, 2026)

These individuals are the Officers for Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 for March, 2025-February, 2026.


  • Commandant-Dave Clements, 1stSgt, USMC (Retired)
  • Senior Vice Commandant-Ronnie Toms
  • Junior Vice Commandant-Frank Garvey
  • Judge Advocate-Thomas Inskip
  • Adjutant/Paymaster-Jodey Clements
  • Chaplain-John Seltzer
  • Assistant Chaplain-Doug Northstein
  • Historian-William Chan
  • Sgt-At-Arms-Mike Keating
  • Assistant Sgt-At-Arms-Steve Larson
  • Supply Sgt-Vacant
  • Web Sgt-William Chan


Photo Gallery

Marine Corps League Detachment 1317 with American Legion Post 75 at Stuff the Truck (Nov 30, 2024).
Toys for Tots Stuff the Truck (November 30, 2024)
Marine Corps League  Detachment 1317 Web Sergeant William Chan at Stuff the Truck (Nov 30, 2024)
Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 Christmas party (December 14, 2024)
Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 at Christmas party (Dec 14, 2024)
Christ Church in Saluda, VA (June 15, 2024)
Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 Challenge Coin
Birthday cake for Chesty Puller (June 15, 2024)
MCL 1317 Commandant Dave Clements and COL (Ret) Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (June 15, 2024)
Keynote speaker at Chesty's event, Medal of Honor recipient COL Harvey C. Barnum Jr (June 15, 2024).
Active Duty Marines at Chesty Puller's birthday ceremony at Christ Church in Saluda.  June 15, 2024
The toast to Chesty Puller at his gravesite following ceremony at Christ Church.  (June 15, 2024)
Active Duty Marines in front of Christ Church in Saluda, Virginia.  (June 15, 2024)
MCL 1317 member Jeff Nau with Medal of Honor recipient COL Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (June 15, 2024)
MCL 1317 Commandant Dave Clements and Adjutant Jodey Clements with Chesty's Daughter, Martha Downs.
LT General (Retired) Chesty Puller's gravesite at Christ Church in Saluda, VA.  (June 15, 2024)
Medal of Honor recipient COL (Retired) Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. with Marine Captain and MCL Jr. Vice.

Marine Corps League 1317 Helps military, veterans, and area

MCL 1317 Commandant Dave Clements and Adjutant Jodey Clements with Chesty's daughter, Marth Downs.

Our Mission

At Middle Peninsula Detachment #1317 Marine Corps League, our mission is to join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interest of the United States Marine Corps, banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from the service that they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy, voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines and former Marines and to their widows and orphans; and to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.

Our Services

We offer a variety of services to active military, veterans, their families, and local community.  Those service include helping out Veterans, counseling, job training, and financial assistance. Our team is dedicated to helping veterans navigate the complex system of benefits and services available to them.

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved with Middle Peninsula Detachment #1317 Marine Corps League and support our mission. You can volunteer your time, make a donation, or spread the word about our organization. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of veterans.

Events

We host events throughout the year to raise awareness about the challenges facing veterans and to bring the community together in support of our mission. Check out our Events page to see what's coming up.

Meetings

Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 General Membership meetings take place at American Legion Post 75 in Gloucester.  They normally take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.  


Dinner from 6:00 PM-6:45 PM (1800-1845).  The meeting will start at 7:00 PM (1900).


Remaining meetings for 2025 are June 11, August 13, September 10, and October 8.  (No meetings in July, November, and December, 2025.)


The address for American Legion Post 75 is 5849 American Legion Way, Gloucester, VA 23061.


Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 Officers meetings normally takes place at 6:30 PM (1830) on the last Friday of the month.  If the meeting takes place on a different date, the notice will be made.  


The location of the meetings are at the MCL 1317 Commandant's house or another place in Gloucester.  


Remaining officers meetings for 2025 are May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29, and September 26.



Contact Us

If you have any questions about our organization or would like to learn more about how you can get involved, please don't hesitate to contact us. We would love to hear from you.


You can reach Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 with Adjutant/Paymaster Jodey Clements at 804-296-7268 or jclements@live.com.  

Events and Meetings

Upcoming events and meetings for Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317.  

May 25, 2025

Memorial Day Ceremony

3:00 PM (1500)

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5:00 PM (1700)

Gloucester Courthouse

Event Details

May 25, 2025

Memorial Day Ceremony

The annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be on Sunday, May 25.


This year's event to honor all that gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense to the...

Event Details

3:00 PM (1500)

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5:00 PM (1700)

Gloucester Courthouse

May 30, 2025

Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 Officers Meeting

6:30 PM (1830)

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8:30 PM (2030)

Gloucester, VA

Event Details

May 30, 2025

Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 Officers Meeting

This is the Officers and staff meeting.


Any Detachment member in good standing is invited to attend.


The meeting will take place at MCL 1317 C...

Event Details

6:30 PM (1830)

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8:30 PM (2030)

Gloucester, VA

June 11, 2025

Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment Meeting

6:00 PM (1800)

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8:30 PM (2030)

American Legion Post 75

Event Details

June 11, 2025

Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment Meeting

The June MCL Detachment 1317 meeting is going to be held at American Legion Post 75 on Wednesday, June 11 at 7:00 PM (1900).


We will have a l...

Event Details

6:00 PM (1800)

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8:30 PM (2030)

American Legion Post 75

June 14, 2025

Chesty Puller's Birthday Ceremony Memorial

1:00 PM (1300)

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4:00 PM (1600)

Christ Church, Saluda, VA

Event Details

June 14, 2025

Chesty Puller's Birthday Ceremony Memorial

Please come and celebrate Chesty on what would be his 127th birthday on Saturday, June 14.  


Set-up will be on Friday, June 13.


Following the ...

Event Details

1:00 PM (1300)

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4:00 PM (1600)

Christ Church, Saluda, VA

June 27, 2025

Marine Crops League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 Officers Meeting

6:30 PM (1830)

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8:30 PM (2030)

Gloucester, VA

Event Details

June 27, 2025

Marine Crops League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 Officers Meeting

This is the Officers and staff meeting.


Any Detachment member in good standing is invited to attend.


The meeting will take place at MCL 1317 C...

Event Details

6:30 PM (1830)

-

8:30 PM (2030)

Gloucester, VA

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