Welcome
to the Johnny Micheal Spann Detachment's web site. We are proud to
share our history, traditions and goals with you.
The world is familiar with the United States Marine Corps'
reputation for dedication and sacrifice in time of peace and war.
That reputation is well deserved.
Less well known are the contributions that hundreds of thousands of
former Marines have made to their country and communities. They
often go unnoticed but are respected as family members and citizens
in every small town and any large city. Every Marine will
acknowledge the profound effect the Marine Corps had on molding them
into the men and women they are today. They learned values of
discipline, moral and physical courage, loyalty and team work. They
learned they could expect more of themselves and achieve higher
goals than before. After all, they were – and are Marines!
"Once a Marine, Always a Marine" is more than a slogan. It is real
for Marines. The "Mike" Spann Detachment of the Marine Corps League
is a more formal, organized way for Marines to again serve Marines
and their families, past and present, while promoting the ideals and
goals of the Marine Corps to future Marines and their families.
Our Detachment, while young, will forge a reputation for service
based on performance in the Marine Corps "family" and community at
large. There are challenges ahead but Marines are familiar with
challenges. We will not fall short. We are Marines!
Jim Burch
Commandant
Marine Corps League Detachment #1272
The Johnny Micheal Spann Detachment