Semper Fidelis – “Always Faithful"
Tradition. Service. Commitment.
Welcome to the H.E. “Speedy” Wilson Detachment #1141 of the Marine Corps League, proudly serving West Columbia, SC, and surrounding communities. We are a fellowship of Veterans and supporters dedicated to preserving the traditions and values of the United States Marine Corps while giving back to our local community.
Our programs include the annual Toys for Tots campaign, USMC Birthday Ball Celebration, Memorial Day Remembrance, and a range of community outreach efforts. Whether you’re a Marine, Navy FMF Corpsman, and/or Chaplain, or you’re just a patriotic supporter, we welcome you to connect with us, get involved, and make a difference.
Upcoming Events
Detachment Meeting
The next Detachment #1141 meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. We meet at the Veterans Foreign Wars Post 8738 located at 424 Cedarcrest Drive, Lexington, SC 29073. Our Social Hour and Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. Dinner is $10 per person and the menu varies at each Detachment meeting. Our Detachment Business Meeting officially takes place at 7:00 p.m.
If you are interested in joining our Detachment, the cost to join is $35 per person. Please bring your DD214 to the meeting and your filled-out membership application, which can be found here.