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Detachment holds 2d Annual Picnic
Detachment members and their families gathered at Tualatin Community Park July 8th for the 2d Annual Detachment Picnic. All told, more than 40 attended. The picnic was a success thanks […]
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Detachment turns out for the 4th of July Parade
Marines from across the Portland Metro Area gathered in Hillsboro for the Annual 4th of July Parade. 15 MCL USS Oregon Detachment #470 members handed out candy along the parade […]
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USS Oregon is named Detachment of the Year
The Detachment has participated in a diversity of activities befitting the community at large. To name a few, the Detachment supports the Tualatin Valley Young Marines, Portland Honor Flights, Quilts […]
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Brannan honored as Marine of the Year
Gary C. Brannan, chaplain from MCL USS Oregon Detachment, was named Marine of the Year at the Department of Oregon’s Summer Convention. Brannan was honored not only for his participation […]
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Accessing Veteran Records
Are you looking for your service records or those of a family member? The National Archives in St. Louis is the official repository of millions of records for all military […]
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The importance of recruitment & retention
LtGen. G.W. Smith, a true combat warrior and the CG of I MEF, (a Recon officer) recently gave a speech which lauded the influence of retired Marine generals and our forebearers, performance […]
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