Marine Corp League Eastex Detachment Re-Builds Parade Float

CONROE, TX -- The Marine Corps League Eastex Detachment, an organization devoted to promoting the interest and preserving the traditions of the U.S. Marine Corps, gathered just east of Conroe this past Saturday to rebuild the float they use for parade and promotional purposes. The detachment also invited members of Marine Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, from Montgomery, College Park, and Tomball High Schools, to help with different aspects of the float construction, including adding Marine Corp League logos, U.S.M.C. signage, and sandbags.

A part of the Marine Corps League’s mission is to foster the ideals of American and patriotic volunteerism, and the cadets from the nearby Marine Corp J.R.O.T.C.’s, did their part in working the differing tools required to fix up the float for upcoming events. The cadets were well mannered and are cuts above average teenagers in respecting their elders, military leaders, cadet leaders, peers, and friends. They all worked well with their teams during the float rebuild, which is next scheduled to appear at The Woodlands Independence Day parade in July.

“Our float had a tank theme,” said Brian Hampton in speaking on the float. “And we needed an upgrade in that arena.” The Marines decommissioned their last tank battalion in May 2021.

Other missions of the Marine Corps League are to strengthen the fraternity of Marines and their families. They provide scholarships to the sons and daughters, and other relatives to institutes of higher education, as well as help Marine Veterans in their time of need.

The Eastex Detachment fed lunch and dessert to the deserving J.R.O.T.C. members and thanked them for all the help they provided in replacing the outdated fixtures on the float. The occasion also allowed for the cadets to accumulate hours for community service.

Ruben can be reached at: ruben@montgomerycountynews.net