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Detachments

To apply for membership in the Southwest Detachment fill in the form below. Then PRINT IT, SIGN IT in the appropriate places and BRING IT with a check or money order for $30.00 made out to "Detachment #535 MCL" with one of the proofs of having served honorably (as specified below) to a meeting of the Detachment where, if accepted, you will be sworn in.

The Southwest Detachment meets

2^nd & 4^th Thursday @ 1900
Sarg’s Place - American Legion Post 1

2nd Avenue & 9th St

Lake Charles, La.

NAME

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP - MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

Full Name Phone - -
Street Address City State Zip

Date of Birth / / E-Mail Address
Date of Enlistment/Commissioning / / Date of Discharge/Retirement/Separation Service / /
or S.S. No. - -
Type of Application-New Renewal Membership Type- Regular Associate Dual

Have You ever been convicted of a felony? YES NO If yes is checked, I agree to waive my rights under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of membership in the Marine Corps League.

I hereby apply for membership in the Southwest Detachment #535, Marine Corps League and enclose $30.00 for one year's membership."
*Includes free subscription to "Semper Fi" The Magazine of the Marine Corps League

I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, on active duty, for not less than ninety (90) days* and earned the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, or have served or am currently serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points or that I have served or am currently serving as a U.S. Navy Corpsman who has trained with Marine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare Device worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen. If discharged, I am in receipt of a DD Form 214 or Certificate of Discharge indicating "Honorable Service". ("Honorable Service" will be defined by the last Form 214 or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received.) General discharge under Honorable Conditions is acceptable. By signature on this application, I hereby agree to provide proof of honorable service/discharge upon request. I hereby authorize the National Executive Director, Marine Corps League to obtain an un-redacted copy of my latest DD Form 214 from the Marine Corps custodian of Official Military Personnel Files (IMPF, and/or verification of honorable service if deemed necessary to verify my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League, I understand the DD Form 214 may contain information such as military such as military awards, training, and character of service.
(*Korean War Era Marines See National Bylaws, Article 6, Section 600)

_Web Site_____________ _____________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicant's Signature (See below)
Upon completion, turn into your Detachment sponsor with required payment.

OATH OF MEMBERSHIP - REGULAR MEMBERS

I, , in the presence of Almighty God, and the members of the Marine Corps League here assembled, being fully aware of the symbols, motto, principles and purposes of the Marine Corps League, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will uphold and defend the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America and of the Marine Corps League. I will never knowingly wrong, deceive or defraud the League as to the value of anything. I will never knowingly wrong or injure or permit any member or any member's family to be wronged or injured if to prevent the same is within my power. I will never propose for membership, one known to me to be unqualified or unworthy to become a member of the League. I further promise to govern my conduct in the League's affairs and in my personal life in a manner becoming a decent honorable person and will never knowingly bring discredit to the League, so help me God.

Signature ______________________________________

OATH OF MEMBERSHIP -ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

I, , in the presence of Almighty God, and the members of the Marine Corps League here assembled, being fully aware that as an Associate Member, I will not be permitted to hold an elective office or to vote on Marine Corps League policy, a membership application, or an election of officers, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will uphold and defend the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America and of the Marine Corps League. I will never knowingly wrong, deceive or defraud the League as to the value of anything. I will never knowingly wrong or injure or permit any member or any member's family to be wronged or injured if to prevent the same is within my power. I will never propose for membership, one known to me to be unqualified or unworthy to become a member of the League. I further promise to govern my conduct in the League's affairs and in my personal life in a manner becoming a decent honorable person and will never knowingly bring discredit to the League, so help me God.

Signature _______________________________________