McHenry County Detachment Marine Corps League #1009
The Marine Corps League is a charter member of The Military Coalition, The National Marine Corps Council, AdHoc Committee, Navy and Marine Corps Council, the National Veterans Day Committee, and is represented on countless committees and programs serving the military and veteran community.
Our Membership: A Resource of Experience
The McHenry County Detachment is more than a group of Marines—it’s a network of experienced veterans who continue to serve. Our members include professionals from employment services, banking, real estate, insurance, and beyond. Together, we are a living resource for veterans and our communities within McHenry County, connecting people with the right help, guidance, and expertise to get things done.
- Marines Helping Marines – Assisting veterans in need.
- Scholarship Programs – Opening doors for Marines and their families.
- Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) – Supporting hospitalized veterans.
- Legislative Advocacy – Protecting veterans’ rights and benefits.
- Youth Recognition – Honoring leadership through Eagle Scout awards.
We also lead impactful community initiatives:
- Toys for Tots – Bringing joy to children during the holidays.
- Color Guard & Funeral Honors – Preserving tradition and honoring service.
- Recreational Activities – Fishing trips, derbies, and camaraderie-building events.
- VA Hospital Support – Delivering donations and resources to those in care.
- Community Presence – Keeping a proud veteran footprint in McHenry County.
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Our Mission
McHenry County Detachment #1009 – Marine Corps League
The McHenry County Detachment of the Marine Corps League is where Marines, FMF Navy Corpsmen, and Chaplains unite to continue the mission long after active service ends. We honor the proud legacy of the Corps by turning commitment into action—supporting veterans and their families, honoring our fallen, mentoring the next generation, and strengthening the communities we call home.
Our mission is clear: no Marine left behind, no veteran forgotten. Through outreach programs, community partnerships, and events that bring veterans and citizens together, we ensure that service and sacrifice are recognized and supported. Every donation, every volunteer hour, and every handshake fuels that mission.
When you support the McHenry County Detachment, you’re not just giving—you’re standing beside those who have worn the uniform and those still serving our nation’s ideals. Together, we build a stronger community and keep the Marine Corps spirit alive: Once a Marine, Always a Marine.
About Our Detachment
The McHenry County Detachment chartered over 25 years ago. Our 130+ member detachment is proud to serve our communities and fellow veterans throughout McHenry County, including but not limited to:
- McHenry
- Harvard
- Woodstock
- Cary
- Crystal Lake
- Algonquin
- Johnsburg
- Richmond
We lead parades, provide ceremonials to business grand openings, and we:
- Fundraise
- Participate in Chamber of Commerce events
- Provide ceremonials at business ribbon cutting ceremonies
- Provide Good Citizenship Awards at Scouting America Eagle Scout ceremonials
- Support the Young Marines Programs in our area
- We are a leading resource for the American Veterans Alliance of McHenry County
Among a host of other endeavors in support of our community, we also support our fellow veterans:
- Scholarship Progam of the Marine Corps League
- Funeral Services for veterans by flag folding, bugler, and rifle salute in support for families, veterans, and the Marine Corps
- Assist veterans during financial crisis by providing financial support where needed
- Financial and equipment donations to veteran programs in our areas, such as Veterans Path to Hope, Veterans Closet, to name a few
- Fishing programs, such as the Take a Vet Fishing, and our very own Annual Tom Gillis Fishing Tournament
- Provide veteran assistance by providing a direction where to get financial, mental, medical and veteran assistance in the right places.
- Employment job search assistance
- Veteran Business direction
- We have an awesome list of Veteran Services Officers who get the job done for our veterans and their families
Our membership is composed of veterans qualified to assist our fellow veterans:
Our services to veterans and to our communities are broad based. Obviously, we are more than simply a social organization. We support each other and our communities by ensuring our veterans have a place where they can feel comfortable with fellow veterans.
- We socialize on Fridays, RED (Remember Everyone Deployed), where we wear red shirts. We call it Red Shirt Fridays, where we socialize over a beverage and a meal where in involve family members as well.
- Breakfast Club
- Camping excursions
- Travel excursions
- Marksmanship Club, where we go to the range twice per month and have a blast!
- Socialize through picnics, gatherings, and enjoy Christmas and holidays together
The McHenry County Detachment has a reputation of getting things done. We are proud to be a resource for the veteran community and we can rely upon to get it done and get it done well. The sense of Semper Fidelis did not stop when we hung up our uniform. Marines continue to serve even after military service has become a part of our past. If you support the McHenry County Marines, it goes a long way to support veterans. Thank you for caring. We appreciate your assistance and we are here for you.
If you want to become a member of the Marine Corps League, McHenry County Detachment, contact us . If you want to support our organization, please contact us or visit our donation location.
