HOW TO JOIN “BY THE NUMBERS”
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Step 1. Find a detachment in your area
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Step 2. Fill out online application
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Step 3. Attend a meeting
Bring a copy of your DD-214, the first year’s dues and your best “Sea Stories”. The detachment will have an application which can be completed at that time. Your membership will be processed through National Marine Corps League headquarters.
Once your dues are paid you will be “A member in good standing”.
WELCOME ABOARD!
Step 4. Stay motivated and enjoy the camaraderie
General Info
Requirements for Membership
To be eligible for Regular member in the MCL a person must meet one of the following criteria:
Person who is serving, or has served honorably in the United States Marine Corps "on active duty", for no less than ninety (90) days
Persons who are serving, or have served in the United States Marine Corps reserve, and have earned no less than ninety (90) reserve retirement credit points
United States Navy Corpsmen and who have trained and served with United States Marine Fleet Marine Forces (FMF) units in excess of ninety (90) days and have earned the Marine Corps device (clasp) worn on the service ribbon, and those who earn the Warfare Device authorized for FMF Corpsmen
United States Navy Chaplains having earned the FMF Badge serving with Marines
Those individuals who are not qualified to join as regular members of the MCL may be accepted as Associate Members.
Dues
Annual dues are determined by the detachments. Contact your local detachment for their specific dues.
Life memberships are available to Members in good standing. Life Membership dues As of Jan 1, 2009:
Age Group
0-35 $500
36-50 $400
51-64 $300
65-0ver $200
Associate memberships are available to those individuals not qualified for regular membership in the Marine Corps League or the Marine Corps League Auxiliary and who espouse the principles and purposes of the Marine Corps League as contained in its Congressional Charter.