Originally formed in Flowery Branch, Georgia we grew to serve Northeast Georgia. As the detachment grew, our area did too. The American Legion Post in Duluth allows us to use their hall for our meeting and with the help of many Marines attached in the Post #251, our charter was granted. We had 20 Marines ready to serve. Chattahoochee Post #251 of the Duluth American Legion has been our home ever since. Most of our members are also members of the American Legion #251.
We have had several Marine Corps Birthday Balls over the years. We have hosted the Department of Georgia Annual Convention and several other functions of the League. We have captured the civilian world with our "Iwo Jima Flag Raising Re-enactment" in many Northeast Communities and again bonded the relations of the Marine Corps, the Marine Corps League and the Georgia Black Sheep with the public. We have won many trophies, cash awards, prizes and accolades throughout the United States.
At Christmas, along with the Annual Toys For Tots Campaign we collect and distribute thousands of toys to the children of the community.
In 2009, we partnered with the Toys For Tots Foundation and assisted in the distribution of approximately 150,000 toys. In 2010 approximately 700,000 toys were distributed in the Atlanta Metro Area in a combined effort with the Toys for Tots Campaigns.
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Our ranks of Commandants comprise of the following with many traits that have shown the leadership we display.
Tina Worthington - 1996-1998
Norm Worthington - 1998-2000
Lynn Forgue - 2000-2002
Todd Forgue - 2002-2003
Stan Trzcinski - 2003-2005
Steve Walker - 2005-2007
Bill Harting - 2007-2009
Jeff Covert - 2009 - 2011
Tony Tijerina - Current Commandant
We have had several Marine Corps Birthday Balls over the years. We have hosted the Department of Georgia Annual Convention and several other functions of the League. We have captured the civilian world with our "Iwo Jima Flag Raising Re-enactment" in many Northeast Communities and again bonded the relations of the Marine Corps, the Marine Corps League and the Georgia Black Sheep with the public. We have won many trophies, cash awards, prizes and accolades throughout the United States.
At Christmas, along with the Annual Toys For Tots Campaign we collect and distribute thousands of toys to the children of the community.
In 2009, we partnered with the Toys For Tots Foundation and assisted in the distribution of approximately 150,000 toys. In 2010 approximately 700,000 toys were distributed in the Atlanta Metro Area in a combined effort with the Toys for Tots Campaigns.
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Our ranks of Commandants comprise of the following with many traits that have shown the leadership we display.
Tina Worthington - 1996-1998
Norm Worthington - 1998-2000
Lynn Forgue - 2000-2002
Todd Forgue - 2002-2003
Stan Trzcinski - 2003-2005
Steve Walker - 2005-2007
Bill Harting - 2007-2009
Jeff Covert - 2009 - 2011
Tony Tijerina - Current Commandant