Since its inception in 1949 by Lt. Gen. Julian C. Smith, the Second Marine Division Association (SMDA) has grown steadily with thousands of members. The Camp Lejeune-based organization includes officers and enlisted men and women who are proud of their service. Our members continue their friendships with old and new comrades, and they perpetuate the spirit and traditions of the Marine Corps. Our association has 13 state or regional SMDA chapters around the country.
OUR PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Second Marine Division Association is to preserve the traditions,
To commemorate the honors won on the field of battle, and to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies outstanding deeds performed by the Second Marine Division.
To honor the men of Second Marine Division who have given their lives in defense of this nation.
To foster and promote the principles and ideals of American freedom and democracy.
To band together in fellowship those who have honorably served in the Second Marine Division and preserve the bond of comradeship between those in service and those who have returned to civilian life.
Persons who have served honorably in the Second Marine Division in the United States Marine Corps shall be eligible for membership together with the members of the Armed Forces who were attached to and served with the Second Marine Division and civilians accompanying the Second Marine Division in an official capacity.
