Circular seal of South Plains Detachment 519, Marine Corps League, with Texas and the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor.

About

The South Plains detachment.

Detachment 519 is the Marine Corps League detachment in Lubbock, Texas. Members keep faith with one another and serve the community they call home.

Who we are

The Marine Corps League was founded in 1923 and chartered by Congress on August 4, 1937. Local detachments do the League’s day-to-day work. This one serves Lubbock and the surrounding South Plains, in the Department of Texas.

Members give time to volunteer service, patriotic ceremonies, and Toys for Tots. Current officers are listed on the Staff page. This site does not publish a membership count or a tax status.

Background on the national organization is on the Marine Corps League national site (opens in a new tab).

Where we meet

The standing meeting is the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Central Time (America/Chicago), at the American Legion, 6628 66th St, Lubbock, TX 79424.

All Marines, FMF Navy Corpsmen and Chaplains, and prospective members are welcome. Get directions (opens in a new tab).