Coeur d'Alene grad elected National Commandant for the Marine Corps League
T.J. Morgan, elected National Commandant for the Marine Corps League left, presents former Coeur d' Alene Marine Corps League Detachment Commandant and current Detachment SR. Vice Commandant Michael Quinn of the Pappy Boyington Detachment #966 with the Chapel of Four Chaplains' Legion of Honor Humanitarian Award earlier this year in Coeur d'Alene.
Photo courtesy Dennis Dodd Commandant Pappy Boyington Marine Corps League Detachment # 966 CDA, Idaho
The Marine Corps League announces the election of TJ Morgan as the National Commandant, the highest elected position within the organization.
With a distinguished background encompassing military service, public safety, engineering and community leadership, Morgan brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the role.
"As the newly elected National Commandant, TJ Morgan is poised to lead the Marine Corps League with integrity, dedication and a steadfast commitment to the organization's mission of fostering camaraderie among Marines and supporting charitable endeavors that benefit veterans and their communities," a press release said.
A graduate of Coeur d'Alene High School, Morgan embarked on a journey of service and achievement. Following graduation in 1979, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, "beginning a career dedicated to honor, courage and commitment," a press release said.
He later served as a paid call firefighter with the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department and then had a career in music from 1984 to 2007.
"Morgan demonstrated versatility and passion in the arts before pursuing higher education at North Idaho Jr. College, Seattle Central and Bituminous Engineering School at the University of Auburn," a press release said.
For 20 years, Morgan worked as a road designer and oversaw a testing and inspection program with Inland Asphalt before joining the city of Spokane in engineering services within public works.
Morgan is a life member of the Marine Corps League, culminating in a series of significant roles within the organization, including National Vice Commandant of the Northwest Division, National Judge Advocate, National Jr. Vice Commandant, National Sr. Vice Commandant and now as the National Commandant.
Morgan has received several awards, including the Detachment Marine of the Year, State Marine of the Year, Northwest Division Marine of the Year, Marine Corps League Citizen Gold, Richard Gore Award for Superior Leadership, Washington State Veterans Administration Superior Award and the Chapel of Four Chaplains Bronze Medallion.
He is a current life member of the Pappy Boyington Detachment No. 966 in Coeur d'Alene.
"As the National Sr. Vice Commandant, it has been my pleasure to serve the Marines of the Marine Corps League. I am humbled to have this opportunity to work for each member," Morgan wrote in an Aug. 12 letter.