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On September 19th, the Peter P Monaco Jr. Detachment 40 will hold their 14th Annual Hike to Remember.
“Hike To Remember - XIV on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Veterans and current service members of all branches are invited to join us. All hikers and participants will meet at the Veterans Hall of Glastonbury at 4:30 AM and will step off for a 22-kilometer hike through Glastonbury starting and ending at our building located at 980 Chestnut Hill Rd, South Glastonbury 06073.
Hike to Remember XIV Registration is now open! — The Peter P. Monaco Jr. Detachment 40, Marine Corps League.
UNITING VETERANS TO BUILD AWARENESS, BUILD COMRADERY AND PREVENT SUICIDE
On September 19th, we will unite with hundreds of veterans in Glastonbury, Connecticut to hike a 22k. Why 22k? As a reminder that 22 veterans take their own lives every day.
Hike to Remember XIV Registration is now open! — The Peter P. Monaco Jr. Detachment 40, Marine Corps League.
UNITING VETERANS TO BUILD AWARENESS, BUILD COMRADERY AND PREVENT SUICIDE
On September 19th, we will unite with hundreds of veterans in Glastonbury, Connecticut to hike a 22k. Why 22k? As a reminder that 22 veterans take their own lives every day.
On September 20th, the Peter P Monaco Jr. Detachment 40 will hold their 13th Annual Hike to Remember.
“Hike To Remember - XIII on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Veterans and current service members of all branches are invited to join us. All hikers and participants will meet at the Veterans Hall of Glastonbury at 4:30 AM and will step off for a 22-kilometer hike through Glastonbury starting and ending at our building located at 980 Chestnut Hill Rd, South Glastonbury 06073.
Hike to Remember XIII Registration is now open! — The Peter P. Monaco Jr. Detachment 40, Marine Corps League.
UNITING VETERANS TO BUILD AWARENESS, BUILD COMRADERY AND PREVENT SUICIDE
On September 20th, we will unite with hundreds of veterans in Glastonbury, Connecticut to hike a 22k. Why 22k? As a reminder that 22 veterans take their own lives every day.
John Ploskonka, Glastonbury Marine Corps League Detachment 40, talks about his mental health journey as a veteran and Hike to Remember at Veteran's Hall on Sept. 21.
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors for supporting our event. Your partnership was instrumental in making it a success, and we truly appreciate your involvement.
Within the detachment, there is no recognition higher than that of, the "Marine of the Year" and “Associate Member of the Year.” This award is bestowed upon an active member by officers and past recipients of the Peter P Monaco Jr Detachment 40, Marine Corps League Detachment.
Mission BBQ is well-known for its delicious barbecue and dedication to honoring those who serve in the military. One of their significant annual initiatives is offering a free sandwich to veterans on Korean Armistice Day, observed every July 27th. This day commemorates the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement in 1953, ending active hostilities in the Korean War.