Arizona Pack
The Fun & Honor Society of the Marine Corps League, uniting the Pounds of the Grand Canyon State.
Teufelhunde. Devil Dogs.
At Belleau Wood in June 1918, Marines fought so fiercely that, according to tradition, the enemy called them Teufelhunde, the Dogs of the Devil. The name stuck.
The Military Order of the Devil Dogs was organized in Boston in 1939 and chartered as a subsidiary of the Marine Corps League in 1940. The Order is open only to regular members of the League, and it exists to bring good fellowship, amusement and support to every League gathering while raising funds for charity.
Devil Dog's CreedI am an American, I was born in France. I hold the title of United States Marine, and understand the commitment of holding the title, Devil Dog. It is a tradition born at Belleau Wood in the year 1918, of a force in readiness and the “First to Fight.” As a Devil Dog, I ask no quarter and give no quarter. I will do everything in my power to uphold the objectives of the Military Order of the Devil Dogs and to carry out my duties to a swift and satisfactory completion.
PDD George E. Williams, August 1989 (modified August 2008)
From Pup to Pedigreed
Each degree is held for a full year before a Dog may be considered for the next. It is earned, not given.
Pup
Initiated and sworn in at the Pound level after being sponsored by two Dogs and interviewed at a Pound Growl.
Devil Dog
Earned at the Pack, the state level. That is us, here in Arizona.
Pedigreed Devil Dog
The highest degree, conferred at the Supreme Growl held with the League's National Convention.
Pound, Pack, Kennel
Pound
Led by the Pound Keeper. Dogs from several League Detachments growl together.
Pack
Led by the Pack Leader. The Arizona Pack brings every Pound in the state together.
Kennel
Led by the Honorable Chief Devil Dog, head of all Devil Dogs.
Wear the Pack
Arizona Pack patches and Pack items are available online, and every purchase supports the Pack. Watch here for Pack fundraisers and raffles too.
Ready to Run with the Pack?
Quality, not quantity. It is an honor and a privilege to be a Devil Dog. Membership is earned through your Detachment, your Pound and your fellow Dogs. Advancement is never automatic.
You must be a regular member in good standing of the Marine Corps League for at least one year and active in your Detachment. Ask a Devil Dog in your Pound about sponsorship.