Shoreline Detachment MCL

  We held another successful flag posting again today.  The flags will remain up until September 12.  We will pull them down and audit them then.  Good Work Team!

   The Detachment provided the meal service for the VFW this past Friday, August 21.  We served both Bill’s sloppy joes, and fish.  All proceeds went to the operation ofContinue readingVFW Friday Night Meal Service

On July 11 we collected the flags that were placed on 8th Street in downtown Holland.  We had placed them there for Flag Day, and left them posted until nowContinue readingCollecting Posted 8th Street Flags

  Our Detachment is starting to assist the VFW Honor Guard with ceremonial duties.  Today it was Mack MacKellar and Oscar Ledsema.  Looking sharp guys!

Commandant Lopez was the recipient of the 2020 Detachment Recruiting Award.  It was noteworthy that he also received the 2019 award.  Both years he obtained 8 new members.

  Have you ever wondered why Tootsie Rolls hold significance with the Marine Corps? During the Korean War, the First Marine Division met the enemy at Chosin Reservoir in subfreezingContinue readingTootsie Roll Marines

There has been some discussion around the Cold War Medal / Ribbon.  In 1998, Congress directed the Secretary of Defense to establish a certificate to honor United States Armed ForcesContinue readingCold War Medal