About Us
The MARINE CORPS LEAGUE is a nationally recognized, non-profit Veteran's organization established by the United States Congress in 1937, with detachments across the Country. We are comprised of honorably discharged, reserve, and active duty U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Medical Corpsmen and their families who share an interest in keeping the 233 year old traditions & camaraderie of the U.S. Marine Corps alive, while serving their country & community for the common good.
The San Fernando Valley Detachment #1277 was formed, founded, and chartered in 2007. New members are most welcomed and encouraged to join today !
Who Can Join? The league is comprised of honorably discharged as well as reserve and active duty Marines and FMF Navy Corpsmen with over 90 days of service. Those individuals that want to participate with the Marine Corps League but do not otherwise qualify may join as Associate Members.
POW/MIA Table definition
The Table is round symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner, alone against his or her suppressors.
The Tablecloth is white, symbolic of the purity of their intentions to respond to their Country's call to arms.
The table is being Set for One, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner, alone against his or her oppressors.
The Yellow Ribbon on the Vase represents the yellow ribbons worn on the lapels of thousands who demand, with unyielding determination, a proper account of our comrades who are not among us.
The Single Rose in the vase signifies the blood they may have shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedom of our beloved United States of America. This rose reminds us of the family and friends of our missing comrades who keep faith, while awaiting their return.
A Slice of Lemon on the bread plate is to remind us of their bitter fate, those captured and missing in a foreign land.
The Salt being sprinkled on the plate is to remind us of the countless tears of those who have never come home and of the tears of their families and friends, whose grief knows no end.
The Bible serves to remind us of the comfort of faith offered to those who face seemingly insurmountable challenges, and it also reminds us of our country being founded on the principle of One Nation Under God.
The Glass is inverted; they cannot toast with us this day/night.
The Candle is reminiscent of the light of hope, which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home, away from their captors, to the open arms of the grateful nation.
The American Flag reminds us that many may never return and have paid the supreme sacrifice to insure our freedom.
The Chair is empty, our Comrades are missing.