OUTER BANKS DETACHMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS

Toys for Tots Program

The mission of the Outer Banks Detachment's Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys each year, and to distribute them as Christmas gifts to needy children in Dare County.  The program serves to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, and patriotic citizens.  To that end, the program's objectives are threefold:

• To help less fortunate children in our community experience the joy of Christmas;
• To play an active role in the development of our community's most valuable resource—our children, and;
• To unite our community towards a common cause each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign.

The Outer Banks Detachment's Toys for Tots campaign takes place each year during the months of November and December.  It has become a very popular event for the members of our detachment and has a proven record of being a worthwhile program to the children of Dare County.

Marine Corps Rose Program

The Marine Corps Rose Program was initiated by a Marine named Eddie Gallagher and was designed to parallel the VFW's "Poppy" program.

The rose is a symbol of the ultimate sacrifice Marines have made in the defense of our country.  Placing roses on the graves of fallen soldiers is a custom that goes back to 1778 during the War for Independence.  It became tradition among Marines during the First World War when grateful French citizens planted roses on the graves of Marines who had been killed in the assault on the German positions at Belleau Wood.

Roses are handed out by detachment members at local events and establishments in honor of our fallen Marine brothers.  Donations in honor of these men is collected and used to assist veterans and youth, and to provide other services to the community.

We ask that whenever you see one of our members distributing these remembrances, to take one and wear it with pride.

Eagle Scout Recognition Program

The Marine Corps League and the Outer Banks Detachment wholeheartedly supports the Boy Scouts of America by virtue of their promotion of traditional family values to America’s youth. 

Every scout who reaches the rank of Eagle Scout is presented a citizenship award by our detachment on behalf of the Marine Corps League.  The presentation ceremony is usually held in conjunction with his local troop's Court of Honor ceremony.

To initiate recognition by the detachment, the supporting Boy Scout Troop should simply contact us and provide us with the necessary information so a detachment member can make the presentation of a Good Citizenship Award certificate.

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Citizen Recognition Program

The Outer Banks Detachment presents a variety of certificates to the citizens of our community to recognize meritorious deeds, or acts displaying loyalty and patriotism to our country.

Our members remain vigilant for such acts and deeds, however we welcome anyone who takes notice of a noteworthy actions to contact us so we can take the necessary action.

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