of the
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
Department of Pennsylvania
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If you're a Marine - whether Active Duty, Retired, or Veteran, you should belong to . . .
There's probably a Marine Corps League detachment in your area. Visit the Marine Corps League National Headquarters web site (scroll down to the "Marine-related Links" section below) to locate the detachment nearest you. If you have questions, you can call them at 1-800-MCL-1775. To learn more about our Detachment, click on the button below to look at the most recent Detachment Newsletter (it requires Adobe Reader to view and may take a minute or two to download).
In order to be a member of the Marine Corps League, you must be currently serving or have served honorably for not less than 90 days in the Marine Corps or as an FMF Navy Corpsman or Chaplain. If you live in the Greensburg area and meet these qualifications, you are invited to join the Greensburg Detachment of the Marine Corps League. If you are interested in joining, click on the button below and print a copy of our application form. Mailing instructions are at the bottom of the form.
The Greensburg Detachment of the Marine Corps League was established in 1992 by a group of about a dozen former Marines. Currently the detachment strength varies between 50 and 60 active members. We are always interested in new members and would be happy to welcome you aboard. Check out our membership roster, maybe you'll find an old buddy there. To view our roster, click on the button below.
Greensburg is located approximately 30 miles due east of Pittsburgh in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of Western Pennsylvania. Our meetings are held in Youngwood, PA which is several miles south of Greensburg, near the New Stanton interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Among the many attractions in this area are Seven Springs Ski Resort, Ohiopyle whitewater rafting area, Nemacolin Resort, and Fort Ligonier.
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| Commandant | Chris Demorest (724) 850-7242 |
| Senior Vice Commandant | Jim Lohr (724) 925-2735 |
| Junior Vice Commandant | Barry Younkin (412) 616-3597 |
| Judge Advocate | Brian Hurst (724) 882-4410 |
| Junior Past Commandant | Frank Antoline (724) 523-4208 |
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| Adjutant |
Joyce Arrigoni
(724) 861-8558 |
| Chaplain | Gary Burkett (724) 493-5958 |
| Newsletter Editor | Joyce Arrigoni (724) 861-8558 |
| Paymaster | Frank Antoline (724) 523-4208 |
| Quartermaster | Chris Demorest (724) 850-7242 |
| Sergeant at Arms | Doug Hurst (724) 834-4542 |
| Trustee | George Whipkey (724) 837-0574 |
| Trustee | Denny Blank (724) 836-3225 |
| Web Sergeant | Gordon Johnson (910) 409-9941 |
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Our thanks to Knockerball Run for providing us with an outstanding meeting place!
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The Greensburg Detachment is looking forward to another successful year for their " Toys for Tots" program. Our detachment is one of 10 in the state of Pennsylvania that operates a Toys for Tots program on its own, independently of a Marine Corps Reserve Center. Call one of us if you have questions about Toys for Tots in Westmoreland County or if you are interested in helping to make sure that every child in Westmoreland County has a
Merry Christmas.All toys and money collected in Westmoreland County will stay in Westmoreland County for use in the Toys for Tots Campaign.
The Greensburg Detachment participates in the "Department of Pennsylvania Marine Corps League Service Rifle Match" at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA. Members of the Greensburg Detachment are joined by members of the nearby Rolling Rock Detachment to form 5-man teams.
Our Detachment is also involved in Veterans Affairs Volunteer Services. Members regularly collect mens' clothing, books, magazines, and other personal items for distribution to patients at the VA Hospital at Highland Park near Pittsburgh and other local area nursing homes.
This program, "Southwest Greensburg Adaptive Baseball", offers an opportunity for handicapped children in our area to participate in "Little-League-type" baseball games. For many years, the Greensburg Detachment purchased and awarded trophies to these children for their efforts. It is heart-warming to see how thrilled these kids are to receive these awards. Every player is a winner, and each one receives a trophy.
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Southwest Greensburg Adaptive Baseball Team - 2008.
Each year the Greensburg Detachment hosts a celebration of the founding of the United States Marine Corps.
All Marines are invited to attend!
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YOUNG MARINES |
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Character building is one of the most important objectives of the Young Marine program, and all of its activities emphasize the importance of honesty, courage, respect, loyalty, dependability, and a sense of devotion to God, country, community and family.
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In July of 1993, the United States Marine Corps officially designated the Young Marines program as the focal organization for fulfilling its participation in the Department of Defense's drug demand reduction activities. Young Marines make a pledge to maintain a drugfree lifestyle and are encouraged to influence family, friends, and schoolmates to share this commitment.
Drug education and prevention classes are an integral part of the Young Marine education and training program. These classes are frequently conducted by qualified agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
For more information regarding the Young Marines of the Marine Corps League, use the above link, or write to:
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Uniformed members of the Greensburg Detachment participate in Memorial Services and Parades.
During recent years, we were proud to participate in the following events:
This website is maintained by Detachment member Gordon Johnson.
If you have comments or suggestions, please email me at:
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Latest update: 15 March 2024
Once a Marine - Always a Marine
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