OHIO VALLEY DET
Marine Corps League Detachment 882

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History of the Ohio Valley Marine Corps League, Detachment #882 -------------------------------Our Detachment had its beginning in April 1994, much like the Marine Corps in 1775 in Tun Tavern. With a gathering of former Marines having a few drinks at the American Legion Post 44 in Sewickley, it was discussed that there was a sufficient number of Marines in the local area to start a Marine Corps League Detachment. The men began seeking out former Marines at all the American Legions, VFW Posts and local bars to find the required 15 former Marines so we could organize a Detachment. By May of 1994 we were 15 in number, including one former woman Marine and we applied for our charter. Jim Dempsey accepted the position of Commandant with Bob Wagner as Sr. Vice, Fred Baird as Jr. Vice, Joe D'Archangelo as Adjutant/Paymaster Wade McKenney as Sgt. at Arms, Gary Farole became Chaplain and Marilou Farole as Historian. These officers were sworn in by the then Southwest Division Sr. Vice Commandant, Tom Justin. Shortly thereafter the Detachment secured uniforms and flags and started a color guard. The Detachment was asked to participate in parades and military funeral services. In 1996, the Detachment attended its first State Convention to find out what this "Band of Brothers" was all about. We learned the ropes, grew in numbers and quickly became a Detachment to be reckoned with. We publish our monthly newsletter, Jarhead News. It keeps our members informed of all activities which include: Parades, Funeral Services, Ceremonial Firing Squads, Rifle and Pistol Shooting Teams, Family Picnics, Bus Tours, Christmas Parties, Marine Corps Birthday Ball, and Community Service Programs. We are proud to represent the U.S. Marine Corps as the Few, the Proud, the Ohio Valley Marines.

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Annual Dues:  25.00
Recent Function: 

Bob Fratangelo, Tom Mann and Gary Farole at Camp Perry Garand Rifle Match

Memorial Day Service on Coast Guard Cutter Osage


Detachment Members Decorate for the Marine Corps Ball