Summary
Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc. (ΚΛΧ or KLC) is an international non-collegiate service and professional fraternity. It caters exclusively to the military members of all branches. Today, Kappa Lambda Chi has more than 20 chapters in the continental United States and abroad.
| Kappa Lambda Chi | |
|---|---|
| ΚΛΧ | |
 | |
| Founded | July 4, 2013 Clinton, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Type | Professional and service |
| Affiliation | PFA |
| Emphasis | Military |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | Imperium Sine Fine |
| Colors | Purple and Black |
| Symbol | Lock |
| Flower | Purple Heart Viola |
| Headquarters | 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Suite #350 Decatur, Georgia 30035 United States |
| Website | Official website |
History edit
Kappa Lambda Chi was founded on July 4, 2013, in Clinton, North Carolina, as an alternative to traditional Greek letter organizations for male service members.[1][2][3] Its founding members were Sir Zachary D. S. Wyatt II (Air Force veteran), William C. Dickey (Army retired), and James K. Jackson (Army retired). Six additional brothers which the fraternity denotes as "Sentinels", and whom together are called the "Original Nine".
Kappa Lambda Chi was the first Greek-lettered fraternity established and incorporated by U.S. Armed Forces men.[4]
Membership edit
Fraternity members must currently serve or have previously served honorably in any branch of the United States Military.
Activities edit
Through volunteer service, Kappa Lambda Chi members support veterans in need in and around their local communities. Members work with homeless shelters, abuse centers, children centers, and other organizations that provide hands-on support to organizations that do not receive support from external sources.[5] Members also honor those who have served this nation by placing wreaths on the graves of veterans and service members in each branch of the military including Merchant Marines, prisoners of war and those named missing in action.[6]
Chapters edit
Following is a list of Kappa Lambda Chi chapters.[7] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Location | Status | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | Hampton Roads, Virginia | Active | [8] | |
| Beta | Northern Virginia | Active | [9] | |
| Gamma | Killeen, Texas | Active | ||
| Delta | Fayetteville, North Carolina | Active | [10] | |
| Epsilon | Atlanta, Georgia | Active | ||
| Zeta | El Paso, Texas | Active | ||
| Eta | Columbia, South Carolina | Active | [11] | |
| Theta | Clarksville, Tennessee | Active | ||
| Iota | Augusta, Georgia | Active | [12] | |
| Kappa | Memphis, Tennessee | Active | ||
| Lambda | Little Rock, Arkansas | Active | ||
| Mu | San Diego, California | Active | ||
| Nu | Kansas City, Missouri | Active | [13] | |
| Xi | Jacksonville, Florida | Active | ||
| Omicron | Laurel, Maryland | Active | ||
| Pi | Honolulu, Hawaii | Active | [14] | |
| Rho | Columbus Georgia | Active | ||
| Sigma | Savannah, Georgia | Active | ||
| Tau | Fort Gregg-Adams | Active | ||
| Upsilon | Tampa, Florida | Active | ||
| Phi | Rota, Andalusia, Spain | Active | ||
| Chi | Los Angeles, California | Active | ||
| Psi | Cincinnati, Ohio | Active | ||
| Omega | Unassigned | |||
| Alpha Alpha | San Antonio, Texas | Active | ||
| Alpha Beta | Valdosta, Georgia and Pensacola, Florida | Active | ||
| Alpha Gamma | Warner Robins, Georgia | Active | ||
| Alpha Delta | Birmingham, Alabama | Active | ||
| Alpha Epsilon | ||||
| Alpha Zeta | Dallas, Texas | Active | ||
| Alpha Eta | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Active | ||
| Alpha Theta | Charlotte, North Carolina | Active | ||
| Alpha Iota | Jackson, Mississippi | Active | ||
| Alpha Kappa | Houston, Texas | Active | ||
| Alpha Lambda | Joint Base Lewis–McChord, Washington | Active | ||
| Charleston Detachment | Charleston, South Carolina | Active | ||
| Japan Detachment | Japan | Active | ||
| Korea Detachment | South Korea | Active | ||
| New Orleans Detachment | New Orleans, Louisiana | Inactive | ||
| Oklahoma City Detachment | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Active | ||
| Alpha Omicron | Brooklyn, New York | Active |
See also edit
- Kappa Epsilon Psi military sorority
References edit
- ^ "Female Soldiers Start Exclusive Military Sorority". Total Sorority Move. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ^ "LambdaNet - About Us". Militaryfraternity.com. 2013-07-04. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ^ "Military Greek Life Issue 01 JAN/FEB 2016". Joomag.com. 2016-01-18. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ^ "DVIDS - News - Female soldiers unite through new sorority". Dvidshub.net. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ^ "Habitat for Humanity volunteers stabilized a stream bank in Nokesville". Potomaclocal.com. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ^ Carlson, Amelia (14 December 2016). "Military fraternity, sorority to lay wreaths on veterans graves - WMC Action News 5 - Memphis, Tennessee". WMC Action News 5. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ^ "Kappa Lambda Chi Chapter Locator". Google My Maps. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ^ "About". Klchrchapter.com. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ^ "Home". Klcnova.org. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ^ "Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity - online". Klcfayetteville.com. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ^ "Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc". www.klcsouthcarolinaetachapter.com. Archived from the original on 16 February 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity - online". klcaugustakingz.com/. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
- ^ "Home". Klcchapternu.com. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ^ "klcpichapter". klcpichapter.com. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
External links edit
- Kappa Lambda Chi