United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps League
W.H. Nichols Detachment #940
Folsom, California
Get to Know Us
The Marine Corps League is the only Congressionally chartered United States Marine Corps -related veterans organization in the United States.Its Congressional Charter was approved by the 75th U.S. Congress and signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 4, 1937. The organization credits its founding on November 10, 1922 to legendary Marine Corps Commandant John A. Lejeune. The league is a 501 (c) (4) non profit organization.
The Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem and the name Marine Corps® are registered trademarks of the USMC. The Marine Corps League supports the USMC and its veterans; however, it is not officially connected to or endorsed by the USMC, and the name and emblem are used with permission.
WHAT WE DO
The Marines of the Folsom Marine Corps League provide Color Guard services for parades and special events in the local and surrounding area, as well as offer Honor Guard Services for burials of Veterans that include rifle firing, playing of taps & presentation of flag to loved ones. Please click the link below to be directed to the Color Guard/Honor Guard request form.
