Chain of Command

Wes Brinegar
Commandant

A Marine Corps League Detachment’s Commandant directs MCL activities within the community, presides at all Detachment meetings, serves as advisor to all committees of the Detachment, and is in direct charge of all functions of the Detachment. After being sworn into office by the Department Commandant, (or any authorized Officer) may administer the Oath of Membership to new members

Johnny Miller
Senior Vice Commandant

The Senior Vice Commandant shall give every assistance to the Detachment Commandant, and during the absence or illness of the Commandant, perform the duties of that office; shall assist all committees, and, with their assistance, initiate and implement such dynamic programs as will increase the effectiveness of the League and their Detachment.

John Wishon
Junior Vice Commandant

A Detachment’s Junior Vice Commandant shall create and promulgate such membership incentives and programs as will engender enthusiastic response that will result in continuous membership growth. In the absence or illness of the Detachment Commandant and the Senior Vice Commandant, shall perform the duties of the Detachment Commandant.

Daniel James Buckle, Jr.
Judge Advocate

The Judge Advocate shall interpret the Detachment, Department and National Bylaws; shall advise, construe, counsel and render opinions on questions of law and procedure to the Detachment Commandant during meetings. The Judge Advocate will make decisions on the local level in disputes — or if unable to do so, refer the problem to the next higher echelon of the League.

Sam Shore
Sergeant-at-Arms

The Sergeant-at-Arms shall preserve order at all meetings; set up the meeting room, (will check on the Bible, Colors and the Charter); and performs such other duties as are required by the Detachment Commandant. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall also fulfill all duties as are prescribed in the MCL Ritual Book.

Brenda Irwin
Adjutant

The Adjutant shall keep a true record of all meetings, typewritten or neatly hand written in ink in a ledger or log book; keep a record of all members and forward notices of meetings, events, etc., of the Detachment to the membership, and work closely with the Paymaster to maintain an up-to-date membership file of the Detachment active (paid up) and inactive (delinquent) members. The Adjutant shall also handle and keep a record of Detachment correspondence, as directed by the Detachment Commandant, and perform such other duties as directed by the Detachment Commandant.

Daniel James Buckle, III
Web Sergeant

The Web Sergeant is charged with updating and maintaining the Detachment web site in a manner that brings credit to the Detachment and the Marine Corps League.