Councilman Mark Gjonaj (c) joined Post 620 and local veterans in wishing the U.S. Marine Corp. a happy birthday.

Photo by Odette Scofield

In the blue shirts are ‘poolies’ enrolled in The Delayed Entry Program out of the west Bronx’s Marine Corps Recruiting Office.The five individuals standing in the rear with black shirts are U.S. Marine Corps recruiters.

Photo courtesy of Michael McNerney

Post 620 members, residents and musicians joned in celebrating the legendary music festival’s half century milestone.

Photo by Miriam Quin

Each WWI medal, helmet, uniform, weapon and memorabilia had a story to tell.

Photo by Silvio Pacifico

Samuel Young American Legion Post 620 Commander revealing 100th Anniversary dedication monument.

Photo by Ivan Choy

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

MCL - 2021 Bronx Toys for Tots Collection

Marine Corps League Yankee Detachment #255  December 22, 2021  , , ,   No comments
Bronx 2021 Toys for Tots Collection CampaignMission Complete(Left to Right) Top Row: Owen Mangan, Sgt Chase Schmidt, LCpl Peter Wilkens, LCpl Brian Salcedo, Bottom Row: Ferdinand Garcia, Joe Ronda, Jorge Carriles, George Pasiuk Photo By: Maritza Poventud Garcia    The annual Toys for Toys collection campaign was conducted with the help of local businesses, veterans organizations, and active duty Marines. This program's goal is,...
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Monday, December 20, 2021

MCL - In Memory of Silvio Mazzella

Marine Corps League Yankee Detachment #255  December 20, 2021    No comments
    Marines it is my sad duty to report that Marine Silvio Mazzella has passed on and now guards Heavens Gates. I did not know Silvio personally but he was a member of Yankee 255 until his recent passing. Silvio was a big presence in the Morris Park community, heavily involved with the Community Board and organizer of various Veterans events, he will be sorely missed by all that knew him. I have no arrangements as of yet, if anyone...
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