SEPTEMBER 2019 Department Officers

Commandant Jerry Holt The cool weather is upon us.. [email protected] (973) 897-9251

Sr Vice Commandant Larry Frelin [email protected] (803) 270-9420 School is in session,

Jr. Vice Commandant Trish Gallagher which means football [email protected] (843) 822-3444 is in full swing! Judge Advocate Buddy Ferguson [email protected] (864) 221-7701 Tots for Tots will Jr Past Commandant Jim Stone [email protected] (864) 324-3501 start soon..

Adjutant Jim Hill [email protected] (803) 448-5417 Snap pictures of your members do-

Paymaster Charles Hardy ing all the hard work. [email protected] (803) 781-4337

Chaplain Jeremiah Palmer Please be mindful not to photo- [email protected] (864)231-9290 graph recipients.

Sgt-at-Arms Michael Cortright [email protected] (843) 509-0399

Marine For Life Wade Rhoney [email protected] (864) 483-4668

Worthy Pack Leader Jim Hill [email protected] (803) 448-5417

Worthy Past Pack Leader Jim Stone [email protected] (864) 324-3501

For more information visit mcleaguesc.org or see page 20

Editor & Publisher Deborah Stone (864) 518-6518 [email protected] NOTE: Please submit items in jpeg or png.

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Department Commandant

Jerry Holt [email protected]

Hurricane Dorian. Another storm has come and gone, and it appears, for the most part, that South Carolina dodged the bullet. I’m not aware of any Department League members who were significantly impacted by Hurricane Dorian. If that’s not the case, please let me know. We’ve received an email from the Department of Florida with an offer to help if we need it. I’ve made the same offer to the Department of North Carolina and I’m awaiting a reply. Last year they had several Marines who suffered significant damage to their homes and many are still in the recovery process. Hopefully, this year’s storm spared more of them. Facebook. I know that many of you do not do Facebook for various reasons. However, if you are so inclined, you should “Like” the page for The Marine Corps League National Headquarters. National HQ does not pub- lish a newsletter, and the Board of Trustees is a bit skimpy on information and status of new programs or di- rections that they pass along, so this Facebook page is a good way to keep abreast of news and develop- ments. Bob Borka, our Chief Operating Officer, posts most of the official announcements and responses to questions or comments. Bob is hard-working and a straight-shooter. He’s a good source of information. [Note: If you are interested in what the National Board of Trustees are addressing, you can read minutes of their in- person meetings on the Library page of the National website. They do not post minutes of their periodic con- ference calls]. While you’re on Facebook, you may also want to join / like the page for the Yellow Footprints Detachment #1154. Bernie Eveler, Detachment Adjutant, publishes his Detachment’s Newsletter, The Sand Flea Review, each month. Obviously, most of the newsletter focuses on the happenings in their very busy Detachment, but Bernie usually includes interesting Marine-centric articles, and his sense of humor often shows through. It’s worth your time to follow the page and read the newsletter that he posts. MCL Scholarships. The preliminary list of those approved for Marine Corps League Scholarships is posted on the National Website. As I mentioned in last month’s newsletter, those who are on this list still have a final hurdle to clear. They must submit a Student Data Sheet to the Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, and they must submit an “official” confirmation of enrollment as a full-time student. The latest date for that con- firmation to be postmarked was originally September 11. However, since several schools along the East Coast were shut down because of the hurricane, they extended the last day to drop or add classes. Because of this sit- uation, the due date has been extended ----- but not for long. Most schools have now re-opened, so if you have a student on the list for the scholarship award, be sure to get that confirmation in the mail immediately. Paid Life Member Audit. Each Detachment has received a list of the Paid Life Members based on the June 30 Roster. The Marine Corps League currently has approximately 63,250 members. Out of these 63,250 mem- bers, 55% are “Paid Life Members.” The mix of Life Members to Annual Members in our Detachments is very similar, although some have a much higher percentage of Life Members. In order to receive payment from Headquarters for your Life Members, the Detachment Commandant and the Paymaster must make any correc- tions to the Audit Form; sign the form attesting to its accuracy; then mail it to the Department Paymaster. If the form is not submitted, the Detachment will not receive the annual payment for its Life Members. Department Meeting. Our next Department meeting is scheduled for October 19 at the American Legion Post, 200 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29205. Coffee & donuts are available ($) at 0900, and the meeting starts at 10:00am. The meeting will be followed by the Pack Growl for Devil Dogs. If you have topics or items that you would like to have addressed at the meeting, please call me or email me with your comments. ([email protected] or 973-897-9251).

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In case you missed this. The Marine of the Year (National, Division, Department or Detachment) Medallion and Ribbon; the Chapel of Four Chaplains (Legion of Merit, Humanitarian Award, and Bronze Medallion Award); or the Military Order of Devil Dogs collar, if authorized, may be worn with the Undress Long Sleeve (or Short Sleeve) Uniform. Only one of these devices, medallions, or collars, may be worn at a time at the op- tion of the wearer. NOTE – MEDALLIONS MAY NOT BE WORN WITH ANY OTHER STYLE SHIRT (I.E., POLO, T-SHIRT, OR CIVILIAN DRESS SHIRTS). What is the “Casual Uniform”? Here’s a refresher, but first…… you are considered to be in the basic Marine Corps League uniform when you are wearing the official cover. With that cover, you can wear jeans, khakis, or anything else appropriate. If, however, you are going to wear other pieces of the uniform, you need to be in compliance with the uniform regulations as defined in the National Administrative Procedures – Enclosure (3). Here is an abridged version: UNDRESS LONG SLEEVE - MALE - Standard Cover - Devil Dog collar, if authorized (optional). - Nametag (optional). - White Shirt, with military creases (to be Airline Pilot style with two (2) pockets with button down flaps and shoulder epaulets). - Marine Corps League Sunburst insignias on collar, centered 1/2" inside the collar tip, with the wings of the emblem parallel to the deck. - Shoulder patches as authorized - Marine Corps League ribbons or Department of Defense authorized ribbons, wings, badges, (MCL AND DOD RIBBONS CANNOT BE WORN TOGETHER: (NO MEDALS TO BE WORN ON THIS UNIFORM) - The Marine of the Year (National, Division, Department or Detachment) Medallion and Ribbon; the Chapel of Four Chaplains (Legion of Merit, Humanitarian Award, and Bronze Medallion Award); or the Military Order of Devil Dogs collar, if authorized, may be worn with the Undress Long Sleeve Uniform. Only one of these devic- es, medallions, or collars, may be worn at a time at the option of the wearer. NOTE – MEDALLIONS MAY NOT BE WORN WITH ANY OTHER STYLE SHIRT (I.E., POLO, T-SHIRT, OR CIVILIAN DRESS SHIRTS.) - TIE. PLAIN BLACK with Marine Corps or Marine Corps League gold tie bar ENLISTED STYLE ONLY (no open collar). - Trousers, Dress Blue (with NCO "RED" stripe) with Belt, Marine Corps khaki web, with web belt brass buck- le. - Shoes, Black, plain toe (military style, highly glossed) - Socks, Black OPTIONAL: Trousers, black, dress, with the black leather belt with square gold buckle with Marine Corps em- blem (EGA); a ratcheting black leather belt with a gold Marine Corps emblem buckle (EGA); or a ratcheting black leather belt with a gold buckle with Marine Corps League logo may be worn instead of the Dress Blue trousers and khaki web belt.

UNDRESS - SHORT SLEEVE - MALE The Short sleeve UNDRESS uniform is the same in every way to the Long Sleeve UNDRESS uniform with the following exceptions: - The shirt shall be the same Airline Pilot style, but short sleeves instead of long. - The shirt shall be worn with an open collar and NO TIE OR TIE BAR IS WORN WITH THE UNDRESS SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT. - The Marine of the Year (National, Division, Department or Detachment) Medallion and Ribbon; the Chapel of Four Chaplains (Legion of Merit, Humanitarian Award, and Bronze Medallion Award); or the Military Order of Devil Dogs collar, if authorized, may be worn with the Undress Short Sleeve Uniform. Only one of these devic- es, medallions, or collars, may be worn at a time at the option of the wearer. NOTE – MEDALLIONS MAY NOT BE WORN WITH ANY OTHER STYLE SHIRT (I.E., POLO, T-SHIRT, OR CIVILIAN DRESS SHIRTS.)

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UNIFORM FEMALE UNDRESS - LONG SLEEVE - FEMALE - Standard cover, Male or Female style with 1-1/2" x l-1/2" (ENLISTED STYLE) anodized solid gold color or polished brass EGA - Devil Dog collar, if authorized (OPTIONAL). - Nametag (optional). - White Shirt, (to be Airline pilot style with two (2) pockets with button down flaps and shoulder epaulets or Women's White USMC Shirt.) - Marine Corps League Sunburst insignias on collar, centered 1/2" inside the collar tip, with wings on the em- blem parallel to the deck. - Shoulder patches as authorized. - Marine Corps League ribbons or Department of Defense authorized ribbons, wings, badges, (MCL AND DOD RIBBONS CANNOT BE WORN

UNDRESS - SHORT SLEEVE - FEMALE The Short Sleeve UNDRESS UNIFORM is the same in every way to the Long Sleeve UNDRESS UNIFORM with the following exceptions: - The shirt will be the same Airline pilot style, but Short Sleeve instead of Long Sleeve, or Women's USMC white blouse, style worn with Dress Blue Trousers. - The Female USMC style white shirt can be worn with either Female Dress Blue Trousers or with black trou- sers, open collar. - The Marine of the Year (National, Division, Department or Detachment) Medallion and Ribbon; the Chapel of Four Chaplains (Legion of Merit, Humanitarian Award, and Bronze Medallion Award); or the Military Or- der of Devil Dogs collar, if authorized, may be worn with the Undress Short Sleeve Uniform. Only one of these devices, medallions, or collars, may be worn at a time at the option of the wearer. NOTE – MEDALLIONS MAY NOT BE WORN WITH ANY OTHER STYLE SHIRT (I.E., POLO, T- SHIRT, OR CIVILIAN DRESS SHIRTS.) NOTE: THE MEN’S WHITE SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT CANNOT BE ALTERED TO WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FEMALE DRESS BLUE TROUSERS.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS The Uniform Code for both male and female applies to all ASSOCIATE MEM- BERS with the following exceptions: - The Associate member is to wear the Marine Corps League sunburst insignia in lieu of the Marine Corps Em- blem on their cover. The 1/2" x 1/2" gold MCL insignia will be worn on the shirt collars. - The Marine Corps League Associate shoulder patch will be worn in lieu of the standard Marine Corps League shoulder patch - Flag patch, on right shoulder, may be worn. REGULAR MEMBER COVER

ASSOCIATE MEMBER COVER

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Detachment Officer Training In last month’s newsletter I mentioned that the Department is in the process of implementing a new approach to com- munication and training. We are still experimenting, but we have signed up with a videoconferencing service with GoToMeeting.com. This service will allow us to conduct video conference calls with up to 250 participants at a time. Those participants will be able to call in on their phone, their tablet, or by using their computer. The presenter will be able to share the information on his/her computer screen so we will have visual as well as verbal communications. As an added feature, the conference call can be recorded so that a video copy of the call can be sent to the participants or to others who were not on the call.

We see this as a great tool for training. Detachments will no longer need to send members to an all-day training ses- sion when only a small portion of the training applies to that member’s interests or role. We are currently in the pro- cess of setting up a training session for Paymasters throughout the Southeast Division. At this time, we plan to sched- ule the session for some Saturday morning – with a planned duration of 60– 90 minutes. As the details become finalized, we’ll send information on how to participate in the call, minimum equipment required, and other pertinent information. We hope you’ll find this approach to be productive and beneficial. At this point, we intend to extend the training to cover other roles and programs in the League. I would appreciate any of your thoughts, recommendations and feedback.

Jerry Holt

Protocol Officer

Bob Burns [email protected]

MARINE SYMBOLS OF TRADITION, THE BLENDING OF MYTH AND FACT;

Although inseparably entwined, history and heritage (tradition) are two separate concepts. As interpreters and historians, you will need to be able to separate myth from fact and still present a positive view of the Marine Corps.

Pride of person and pride in unit is instilled in every Marine. To establish this pride in the service, and build moral, every Marine recruit had committed to memory the following traditions. Although many of these traditions are loosely based on historical incidents, many of the popular traditions are more often then not built around legends and myths designed to glamorize the Corps’ History. Ironically, many of these “traditions” that had become “official” by the mid 20th century, were not established until around 1921, when an enterprising Public Affairs officer at Headquar- ters Marine Corps compiled the now official list of Marine Corps Traditions, in an attempt to gain public support, dur- ing one of the many political fights over the Marine Corps’ continued existence. After World War One the Corps was again embroiled in a political fight for its life, and Commandant Lejeune knew that favorable public opinion was cru- cial to the Corps’ survival. As Marines these traditions have now become the “party line”, but as historians you must also know where historical fact stops and legend begins. The following highlighted information is the “official” tradi- tional history and symbols of the Corps that you are most likely to be ask about. Listed after each item are historical facts on which these traditions are based. As a Marine you should have these “traditions” committed to memory. As a historian, you should be familiar with the facts behind these traditions.

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Tradition: The Marine Corps was established at Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, November 10th, 1775. Facts: The Continental Marines were formed as a regular branch of our country's service by an act of the Conti- nental Congress on November 10, 1775. Although tradition holds that the first recruiting took place at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, this legend is still subject to debate. Although Philadelphia became the center for the raising of these bat- talions of Marines and many taverns and public houses became centers for recruiting, there has been no evidence uncov- ered to indicate that Tun Tavern was the starting point. At the close of the Revolutionary War the Continental Marines, like the Navy, were disbanded. The United States Marine Corps as it exists today, was permanently established by the Act of July 11, 1798 at the beginning of the Naval "Quasi-War" with France, but November 10th is still traditionally celebrated as the Marine Corps birthday.

Tradition: The first Commandant of the Marine Corps was Samuel Nicholas. Facts: On November 28, 1775 Congress commissioned the first Marine officer, Captain Samuel Nicholas. Nich- olas would remain the senior officer of the Continental Marines throughout the Revolution, but the title of Commandant, as of yet, did not exist. In 1798, with the establishment of the permanent United States Marine Corps, William Borrows became the Corps’ first official leader; in April 1800 he became the first officer to officially receive the title of Comman- dant. However, today the Corps’ tradition still Harrold’s Nicholas as its first Commandant.

Tradition: The official dress sword of Marine Corps Officers is the Mameluke Sword. It is copied after the sword presented to Lt Presley O’Bannon by the former Pasha of Tripoli. Facts: A sword was presented as a gift to Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon by a desert chieftain and former Pasha of Tripoli at the end of the Barbary Wars. It symbolized the exploits of O'Bannon and his Marines on the shores of Tripoli in 1805. The Mamelukes, of which this desert chieftain was a part, were fierce and renowned desert warriors of North Africa. Legend has it that the sword presented to O’Bannon was adorned with a Mameluke hilt, and soon became the symbol of authority of Marine Corps officers. In fact, the sword received by Lt O’Bannon looked nothing like the stand- ard Marine officers sword nor did it have what we today call a Mameluke hilt. Swords with this type of hilt have been used by British officers since before the American Revolution, and are still being used as a badge of rank for their Gen- eral Officers today. The design appealed to many Marine officers in the late 1700s, who at the time had to purchase their own swords but were given no specified pattern. They fancied this British Mamaluke pattern and adopted it as their own. By 1826 the Marine Corps would make this pattern sword official, posting regulations that mandated Mameluke swords for all Marine officers. With the exception of a brief period during the American Civil War, all subsequent Marine offic- ers to this day have worn the distinctive Mameluke hilted sword.

Tradition: The Quatrefoil worn on the top of Marine Officer’s Service and Dress Caps stems from the practice of Marine Ships Detachment Officers during the War of 1812, placing a piece of knotted rope on top of their cover so that they could be recognized by their Marine marksmen in the fighting tops. Facts: Although this tale is glamorous, it has no basis in fact. Although it was a tactical practice to place some Marines in the fighting tops of a vessel to snipe at an enemy ship’s gunners and officers, before the ships closed to board- ing distance. However, when a boarding party was sent aboard an enemy vessel any firing from the tops ceased for fear of hitting friendlies. Once an enemy ship was close enough to board, the Marines would be brought from the tops and formed along the gunwales (deck railing) to repel boarders. Although there are many notable exceptions, the Marines were normally considered “too valuable” to be wasted as boarders. Further, a Marine officer’s hat at that time was a ”fore and aft” design with no flat surface on to put a rope ‘quatrefoil.’ The first official use of the Quatrefoil on the covers of Marine officers was prescribed in the uniform regulations of 1859. The officer’s fatigue cap, following French military fashion of the time, was ‘to have a knot (quatrefoil) in the center of the crown of black ribbed silk braid three-sixteenths of an inch wide.’ This pattern continued on, transition from the top of the fatigue cap to the top of Marine Officer’s Ser- vice and Dress covers, where it still appears today.

Tradition: The nickname “Leatherneck” was given to the Marines in the 19th century because of the leather stocks they wore around their necks to protect them from cutlass blows. Facts: The term "Leatherneck" as applied to Marines is widely used but few people associate it with the uniform. The fact that U.S. Marines wore a black leather stock, or collar, from 1798 to 1882 likely gave rise to the name. Accord- ing to tradition, the stock was originally served two purposes; when worn it improved the posture and kept the head up, and in combat supposedly protected the jugular vein from the slash of a saber or cutlass. However, official records fail to bear this second part out. In reality, the stock’s leather was too thin to be any protection from the strike of an edged weap- on, and most personal accounts indicate that the stock was hated by the Marines who had to wear it. To the individual Marine the best defense against a cutlass was the sixteen inch steel bayonet on the end of their five foot musket. But they did like the name, and it has stuck for a couple of centuries.)

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Tradition: The red stripe warn on the dress trousers of all Marine Corps officers and NCOs, often called the “blood stripe”, is traditionally attributed to the Officers and Non Commissioned Officers that lost their lives while leading the attack on Chapultepec castle during the Mexican-American War in 1847. (No official historical reason is assigned for the red stripe on the outer seams of the dress uniform trousers worn by officers and non-commissioned officers of the Corps. Tradition has it that the red stripe commemorates the bloody battle of Chapultepec, during the Mexican-American War. In reality, the use of the trouser stripe was adopted from the U.S. Army’s method of designating NCOs beginning as early as 1825. Although Staff Officers did sport a red trouser strip for a short period in the 1850s, the Red trouser strips for NCO’s,, and Officers as we know it today was not adopted until the Uniform Regulations of 1892.) ======^July Tradition: The nickname “Devil Dogs” was given to the Marines by the German Army during World War One. Facts: Although this nickname is based on historical fact, it has been embellished over the years. The 4th Ma- rine Brigade rapidly distinguished itself in action in France during the first World War. During the battle of Belleau Wood a captured German officer referred to the Marines as “Teufelhunde” - “Hounds from Hell,” after a wild and savage mountain beast of Bavarian folklore. This was meant as an insult. The Germans considered the long range accuracy with the rifle, and recklessly tenacious and aggressive actions by these” American Marine thugs” as being contrary to the rules of war. A reporter presents at the German officers interrogation picked up on the name however, and soon the papers were referring to the Marines as “Devil Dogs.” Although the Marines didn’t particularly like the name at first, that soon started taking pride in this “compliment” from their enemy, and the name has stuck ever since.)

Tradition: The Marine Corps motto is “Semper Fidelis” (Latin for “Always Faithful”), often shortened today in Marine slang to Semper Fi. Facts: From its beginnings the Corps has served under several “mottos.” During the Revolution it was “Don’t Tread On Me.” “ Fortitudine” became the catch phrase during the first part of the 19th century. Shortly after the end of the Mexican War, the Marines carried the so-called "Tripoli-Montezuma" flag, which bore the motto "By Land, by Sea." When the present Marine Corps “Eagle, Globe, and Anchor” emblem was adopted in 1868, the Navy Department author- ized the use of those same words on the new flag of the United States Marine Corps. In a short time though, those words were soon replaced by a new motto "Semper Fidelis" on the streamers above the eagle. This was officially adopted as the Marine Corps motto in 1880. The march, "Semper Fidelis" was composed by John Philip Sousa, the celebrated di- rector of the Marine Band, in 1888. This tune is the only march ever officially authorized for a designated armed service by Congress.

Tradition: The official emblem of the Marine Corps is the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Facts: Throughout its history the Corps has had many insignia representing it. The first was a simple anchor worn on buttons. By the early 1800s a brass plate, emblazoned with a coat of arms containing an Eagle, anchor, cannon and other militaria, along with the word MARINE underneath, was adopted. This would last until 1820. In 1804 Marine officers would start wearing a button with the now famous eagle and anchor, which is still in use on Marine buttons to- day. This design was adopted as a dress cap insignia in 1852. By 1859 the Corps adopted a “Hunting Horn” insignia with an “M” in its center as a cap ornament. The familiar emblem of eagle, globe and anchor was first officially adopted in 1868. The globe and anchor embody the heritage of worldwide service and sea traditions. The spread eagle, symbol of the Nation itself, now holds in its beak a streamer upon which is inscribed the famous motto of the United States Ma- rines: Semper Fidelis, which means in Latin "always faithful."

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Dept. Sr. Vice Commandant

Larry Frelin [email protected]

From the Desk of: Sr. Vice Commandant, Department S.C.

As Sr. Vice Commandant my position is to be the right hand of our Department Comman- dant. That is act in his place when he needs me to perform his duties in his absence, to lead fund raising activities at the Department Level, and recommend individual(s) Detachment(s) and specific members who have shown that they stand out in accomplishments.

The awards portion of this position is of course a conglomerate of input from Detachment Commandants and the Department Staff. As I look at that awesome responsibility I am awash in ideas and yet I want to strive for proper balance throughout the Department. One thought that came to my pea brain is that the selection of the deserving members is more discretionary than quantitative. The more I struggle in trying to some help make it quanti- tative the more I realize that that task is not easily achieved.

Therefore, I would like to ask for a few volunteers from the current Commandants of our Detachments, in the Department of South Carolina, to work with me regarding the format of the recommendation letters, via a stated criteria, and specific format for awards starting with the Marine of the Year, and Associate Member of the Year. We have way too many submittals that were discarded because they were submitted incorrectly. In fact it has taken some of very best candidates more than one submittal to obtain the recognition they deserve because the paperwork was missing or lacking in format and content. Our Commandant (Jerry Holt) has established via a communication company a way to video conference with each other so that you don't have to travel somewhere to accomplish the goal while minimizing impacts on schedules. Please consider participating!

This process can also work for "Dog of the Year" for our Department MODD of which I am the current Sr. Vice Worthy Pack Leader. Hopefully, we might get two home runs with one initiative.

The next item I would like to work, again off line, is a fund raising program for the Depart- ment and would like volunteers for that effort as well. Again, I believe that the video confer- encing can work with this initiative as well.

I look forward to receiving your feedback on these ideas!

Best Regards,

Larry

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Dept. Jr. Vice Commandant

Trish Gallagher [email protected]

Hello Marines and Happy September- I hope that everyone made it through Dorian safe and sound and did not get much damage from the storm. Please continue to pray for all of those who did, espe- cially in the Bahamas.

As always, I must remind you to recruit. Our numbers need to grow. And not just with regular members but with associate members also. Some of our hardest workers and most involved members are associates and we would not trade them for the world. We need younger and more enthusiastic members if we are to maintain our legacy! So let’s get out there and GET SOME!

For myself and my husband we have had a rough month. My mother has been in and out of the hospital, I lost my job, our storage unit was found to be leaking the day before the storm, one of our dogs passed away, my car is on the fritz, and lots of other little things. I tell you this not for sympathy, I tell you this because I want you to know that my hus- band and I are making it through all of it. And the reason we are is because of our friends! My fellow Marines! They continue to step up, offer help, lend an ear, do what- ever is needed. I have been overwhelmed by the show of support! The day our storage leaked we had no less than three friends offer their assistance with a truck and help mov- ing. THIS is what we are all about in the Marine Corps League. THIS is what we need to share with those we are trying to recruit! Tell them: we are a band of brothers and sisters who will stop at nothing to support one another. We are a family. This is Espirit de Corps! Who wouldn’t want to be part of that?

Love to you all! Semper Fi Trish Gallagher Jr. Vice Commandant SC Department 843-822-344

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Chaplain’s Corner

Jeremiah Palmer [email protected]

Kenneth “Wayne” Smith Lewis G . Watkins Detachment

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Toys for Tots

Tim Callahan [email protected]

October 1 is the start of the 2019 annual Toys For Tots program. It is also only 86 days until Christmas! The next 11 weeks are going to be packed with activity. There are collection boxes to be placed at participat- ing businesses and organizations, there are fund raisers to be held, toys to be purchased, Christmas parades to be a part of, and finally the reason for all of the effort, the distribution of toys to the deserving children in our areas of responsibility.

The population of South Carolina is about 4.9 million people, with about 1.1 million being children under the age of 18.

The poverty rate in SC is about 17%, but the poverty rate for children between birth and 17 stands at almost 25%. This is who we serve through Toys For Tots, those families most in need of support.

We always hope that we are able to make a difference in a child’s life through the efforts of the Toys For Tots program and many of you have seen that happen, have shared the joy of Christmas with families trying to cope.

Dept. Paymaster

Charles Hardy [email protected]

Please collect dues and send transmittals to me. Please file your 990N with the IRS and send me a copy of your accepted return. Missing many Detachments return at this time. We are missing many Life Audits. Please send me your signed audits as soon as possible. Paymaster and Commandant must sign the form. If you have any questions, please give me a call or email me. Phone - 803-781-4337

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HISTORIAN

Frank Faulkner [email protected]

Marine Corps History: September

2 September 1945: The Japanese officially surrendered to the Allies on board the battleship MISSOURI in Tokyo Bay. With General Holland Smith transferred home in July 1945, the senior Marine Corps representative at the historic ceremony was LtGen Roy S. Geiger, who had succeeded Smith as Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. 5 September 1956: Eleven Marines from the 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division, stationed near Naha, Okinawa, drowned while swimming, from an undercurrent caused by Typhoon Emma. The violent storm, with 140 mph winds, struck the Philippine Islands, Okinawa, Korea, and Japan, causing some 55 deaths and millions of dollars in property damage. 6 September 1983: Two Marines were killed and two were wounded when rockets hit their compound in Beirut, Lebanon. Heavy fighting continued for the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit peacekeeping force in the area near their positions around the Beirut International Airport. 8 September 1942: On Guadalcanal, the 1st Raider Battalion and the 1st Parachute Battalion, supported by planes of MAG -23 and two destroyer transports, landed east of Tasimboko, advanced west into the rear of Japanese positions, and carried out a successful raid on a Japanese supply base. 11 September 1992: Hurricane Iniki devastated the island of Kauai in Hawaii in one of the worst storms the islands had seen in over a century. Marines of the 1st Marine Brigade based at Kaneohe Bay, spearheaded Operation Garden Sweep, the massive cleanup effort. 15 September 1950: The 3d Battalion, 5th Marines landed on Wolmi-do Island in Inchon Harbor and secured it prior to the main landing. The 1st Marine Division under the command of Major General Oliver P. Smith landed at Inchon and began the Inchon-Seoul campaign. 16 September 1814: A detachment of Marines under Major Daniel Carmick from the Naval Station at New Orleans, to- gether with an Army detachment, destroyed a pirate stronghold at Barataria, on the Island of Grande Terre, near New Orleans. 18 September 1990: A new 40-acre training facility for Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) was dedicated at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, by General Alfred M. Gray, Commandant of the Marine Corps. 20 September 1950: Marines of the 1st Marine Division crossed the Han River along a six-mile beachhead, eight miles northwest of Seoul, Korea. Five days later, the 1st and 5th Marines would attack Seoul and the city would be captured by 27 September. 24 September 1873: One hundred and ninety Marines and seamen from the USS PENSACOLA and BENICIA landed at the Bay of Panama, Columbia, to protect the railroad and American lives and property during the revolution. 27 September 1944: The American flag was raised over Peleliu, Palau Islands, at the 1st Marine Division Command Post. Although the flag raising symbolized that the island was secured, pockets of determined Japanese defenders contin- ued to fight on. As late as 21 April 1947, 27 Japanese holdouts finally surrendered to the American naval commander on the scene. 30 September 1945: Marines of III Amphibious Corps, commanded by Major General Keller E. Rockey, began landing in North China to assist the Chinese Nationalist government in accepting the surrender of Japanese forces and repatriat- ing Japanese soldiers and civilians.

Semper Fidelis! Frank Faulkner 619 International Road, Bennettsville SC 29512 910-995-5967 [email protected]

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Around the SC Pack

Woof Woof All you dogs out there in South Carolina Pack

Had a great visit with pound 228 junkyard dogs had a great time and raising bones thanks for the invite from Dan Hoffman and Jack Hulett .Then had a good visit with pound 340 pound keeper Linda Scott was absent but the fine job running the Growl by senior vice pound keeper Bobby Paul I Want to remind all the pound keepers and robbers now that the grand Growl at the national convention is over you have until November to elect new officers and install them and don't forget to get your paperwork in as soon as possible..

Send the installation report to Pack Dog Robber , Buddy Ferguson . That's all for now !

DETACHMENT # 410 JULIAN DUSENBURY

We hope everyone had a great summer and will be looking forward to seeing you at the Quarterly next month. As with all the detachment there are those who could use our prayers. Remember them this holiday.

We hope everyone had a safe and Happy Labor day.

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Detachment roll call

DETACHMENT # 803 Lowcountry Detachment

The Lowcountry Detachment 803 had some exciting happenings of late! Our very own Associate Member, Lynn Cortright has be- come a member of the Marine Corps Ladies Auxiliary while attending the National Convention in Montana she was recruited and also became a Flea! We are super excited as we have never had an MCLA chapter in the Lowcountry. Lynn talked about the MCLA at our last Detachment meeting and about all the good work they do for the community. Lynn is very passionate about the work to be done and her enthusiasm was so infectious that she has already recruited three more members. It only takes 7 to charter a Chapter, so that is the goal Lynn has set. Low Country 803 is very excited to support her and the other ladies as they get started! OOHRAH ladies! We know this will be a great thing!

DETACHMENT # 939 JAMES HAMMOND

(no pictures this month)

1) Initiated Toys for Tots program with our largest Toys provider (Savannah River Site) issuing some trinkets, pens, lanyards, etc

2) Added three (3) new members at September Detachment Meeting (2-Marines, 1- Associate) with 2-under 50yrs of age and I over 50 yrs of age.

3) Held Detachment meeting 5 September and a ROMEO (real old Marines eating out) at Golden Coral.

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DETACHMENT # 1105 OWENS-KENNEMORE

Wade Rhoney is on the National Scholarship Committee. Congratulations!

We had a successful Belk Charity Day Sale. Members participating: Baretta Splawn, Tom Fowler, Wade Rhoney , Deborah Stone, Jim Stone, Carl Kohlhepp, and Beth Kohlhepp, not pictured.

DETACHMENT # 1106 Upstate Marines

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DETACHMENT # 1131 LEWIS G. WATKINS

Bill Thompson on the first day of the Belk sale. It was a very successful fundraiser for the Detachment #1131.

Attached are three photos taken during the Lewis G. Wat- kins Detachment #1131 Annual Family Picnic on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Biggerstaff Retreat Center in Seneca, SC. Group photo, but not all 33 attendees are pictured.

Above is a picture of the group while dining on grilled Hamburg- ers and Hot dogs. Al Tosi was just finishing his meal.

R) is a picture of Commandant Bob Walker telling everyone to step outside for the group photo.

DETACHMENT # 1202 SUMTER MARINES

The Detachment had a summer cookout.

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MARINE FOR LIFE

Wade Rhoney [email protected]

I am still missing Marine for Life contacts from some Detachments. Remember we are being tasked by the Marine Corps and the Marine Corps League to help Marines that are leaving active service. Commandants, if you have not yet appointed a Marine for Life Rep., please do so immediately and forward the name and contact information.

Military times

Veterans Transition Survival Guide

By: Blake Stilwell

The Transition Assistance Program is helping Veterans integrate into civilian life.

The sections that are pivotal to make this happen are:

** Transition Checklist ** School ** VA Benefits ** Job hunt **

**Entrepreneurship ** Where to live ** Spouses ** Civilian life 101**

For more information, visit:

https://www.militarytimes.com/2019/09/10/veterans-transition-survival-guide/

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Around the Southeast div.

74th Marine Corps League Southeast Division Conference

Courtyard Marriott 589 Carl Vinson Pkwy Warner Robins, GA 31088

Hosted by Central Georgia Detachment 1373

Room Rates: $119 – per night Double Occupancy King or Queen Room Room rates are good for one day before and one day after $8 – Breakfast buffet

Reservations can be made by calling: 478-602-6200, or on the website at https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcncw-courtyard-warnerrobins/ Be sure to mention you are with the Marine Corps League (MCL)

There will be a Ship’s Store, Silent Auction, Prize Raffles, a weapons raffle and a 50/50 cash raffle.

Southeast Conference Highlights Hospitality Suite: Will be open at appropriate times, snacks & beverages included Devil Dog Growl: Friday, March 27 at 1400 hours Business Sessions: Casual uniform, or undress blues/red polo w/cover, Friday, 0900

Questions? Call or Text Marty Habecker at (478) 542-4339 or Email: [email protected] For registration or conference flyer: Www.sediv.org

Sept. 2019 Department of South Carolina Page 18 74th Annual Southeast Division Conference Registration Form Warner Robins GA – March 26th thru 29th, 2020

NAME:______

PREFERRED NAME (for Name Tag)______

MAILING ADDRESS:______

CITY:______State:_____ ZIP:______PHONE: (_____)______-______

MCL Detachment Name and Number:______

Current Office or Position Held: ______MCL Member Registration Fee ($10.00 per person) ______X $10.00 = $______(After March 1, 2020 registration fee is $11.00) ______X $11.00 = $ ______

MCLA Member Name and Unit:______MCLA Member Registration Fee: ($10.00 per person) ______X $10.00 = $ ______(After March 1, 2020 registration fee is $11.00) ______X $11.00 = $ ______

Guest Name(s):______

Preferred Guest Name for Tags:______

Guest (Non-Member) ($10.00 per person) ______X $10.00 = $ ______(After March 1, 2020 registration fee is $11.00) ______X $11.00 = $ ______

BANQUET – Saturday March 28, 2020 ($50.00 per person) ______X $50.00 = $______(Main Course Choices are Filet Mignon or Roasted Chicken) (Select how many of each) #Beef______#Chicken______NOTE: Guests attending the Banquet must ALSO be registered for the Convention. Persons without Registration Badges will not be permitted in the Hospitality Room, Meetings or Banquet Hall. Special meal requests email Marty Habecker at [email protected] TOTAL AMMOUNT DUE = $______(Make Checks payable to: Central Georgia Marine Corps League Det. 1373)

Banquet Menu: (choice of 8oz Filet Mignon, or Roasted Chicken), Herb Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans with garlic and white wine, Romaine Caesar Salad. Dessert choices are New York Style Cheese Cake or Raspberry Coffee Crème Brule.

Mail your registration and payment to:

Central Georgia Detachment 1373 CHECK # ______P.O. Box 7815 Warner Robins, GA 31095 Date:____/_____/______

Add your email address and we will confirm receipt of your registration:______

A block of 79 rooms will be held until all rooms are reserved or until March 13, 2020. A second hotel is available. Room reservations can be made through the link provided on the Department Web site or call the hotel directly at (478) 602-6200. Courtyard Marriott 589 Carl Vinson Pkwy. Warner Robins, GA 31088 Ask for 2018 Marine Corps League GA State Convention. Convention Rate: Double or King @ $119 + Taxes and Fees.

Any questions please call/text Marty Habecker at (478) 542-4339 or email Marty Habecker at [email protected]

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Natl. Mid-winter conference

2020 MCL Mid-Winter February 27 – March 1, 2020 Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel 777 Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-6664

FACT SHEET Room Rate: $129 + tax Tax Rate: $14% Resort Charge: $3.00 Parking: Complimentary Self-Parking if staying at hotel, otherwise its $13 per day. Valet Parking is $26 per day Breakfast: Complimentary 2 per room daily Internet: Complimentary High Speed Banquet Dinner: $50 max inclusive

Reservations made by calling the hotel or 1-800-325-3535 and mentioning the Marine Corps League Mid- Winter Conference All reservations will be charged one night room and tax deposit at time of confirming reservation. This deposit will be applied toward your final bill. If you cancel within the cancellation period, the deposit will be refunded Cancellation period is from time of making reservation until February 10, 2020. Any cancellations after February 10, 2020 will forfeit the one night deposit Marriott Reward points can be earned with the group rate This is a smoke free hotel, any smoking in non-smoking rooms will incur a $200 cleaning fee. Each room has a mini refrigerator Onsite restaurant and next door to the Waterside District featuring restaurants and bars. blocks from downtown mall to 11 miles, depending on route, from Norfolk International Airport Airport shuttle service will be arranged at a later date, stay tuned

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THE 2020, 2021, & 2022 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

WILL BE LOCATED IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

25 FEBRUARY—1 MARCH, 2020

SHERATON NORFOLK WATERSIDE HOTEL 777 WATERSIDE DRIVE, NORFOLK, VA 23510 RESERVATIONS: 1-800-325-3535 OR CALL THE HOTEL DIRECT AT (757) 622-6664

• Room Rate: $129 + tax • Tax Rate: $14% • Resort Charge: $3.00 • Parking: Complimentary Self-Parking if staying at hotel, otherwise its $13 per day. Valet Parking is $26 per day • Breakfast: Complimentary 2 per room daily • Internet: Complimentary High Speed • All reservations will be charged one night room and tax deposit at time of con- firming reservation. This deposit will be applied toward your final bill. If you cancel within the cancellation period, the deposit will be refunded • 2020 cancellation period is from time of making reservation until February 10, 2020. Any cancellations after February 10, 2020 will forfeit the one night deposit • Marriott Reward points can be earned with the group rate • This is a smoke free hotel, any smoking in non-smoking rooms will incur a $200 cleaning fee. • Each room has a mini refrigerator • Onsite restaurant and next door to the Waterside District featuring restaurants and bars. • 3 blocks from downtown mall • 6 to 11 miles, depending on route, from Norfolk International Airport • Airport shuttle service will be arranged at a later date, stay tuned • The National Conference is not a convention. It is a business meeting.

Thursday Arrivals & stores are open Friday opening session & agenda items Saturday sessions continue Banquet Attire: Formal Sunday travel day

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MID-WINTER NATIONAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION February 27 – 29, 2020 Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel 777 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 Phone: (757) 622-6664 $129.00 per night (Includes Breakfast) ALL DEADLINES ARE FEBRUARY 7, 2020

To have your name tag printed and packet prepared prior to your arrival you must be pre-registered. Pre-registration in $10; registra- tion at the conference is $12. Please print and complete the following information as you want it to appear on your name tag.

Name: ______Name: ______Title: ______Title: ______Det/Unit: ______Det/Unit: ______Street Address: ______Street Address: ______City/State/Zip: ______City/State/Zip: ______Phone: ______Phone: ______Email: ______Email: ______

A program book will be printed. All units of the MCL, MODD, and MCLA are all encouraged to support the program book to help offset the cost of the Conference. It is recommended that you E-mail your ad for better resolution

Program Book (place number of ads on the appropriate line) Banquet Meals @ $60 Each Full page @ $100 ______Half page @ $60 ______Business card @ $25 ______No. of Meals _____Total Cost $ ______Quarter page @ $30 _____ Patron listing @ $2 ______of meals

Total number pre-registration delegates ______Total number of banquet meals ______Program book ads ______GRAND TOTAL DUE ______

Check or money order enclosed Check / MO # ______Amount ______Please make checks and money orders payable to MCL, Inc. or Marine Corps League, Inc.

We gladly accept Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Name as it appears on credit card ______Credit card # ______Exp. Date ______*CVV # ______Billing address ______City /State /Zip ______Email ______

Signature ______

* For Visa, MasterCard and Discover; please look in the signature strip on the back of your credit card. In the signature strip there are several numbers, some of which may be part of your credit card number. The last 3-digit number is your CVV card security number. For AMEX; your CVV card security number is on the front.

Please mail to: National Marine Corps League, Attn: Mid-Winter Conference, 3619 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Suite 115 Stafford, VA 22554. For credit card payment call 703.207.9588 or email forms and ad copy to [email protected] Please Cc the Chief Operating Officer Bob Borka at [email protected] Sept. 2019 Department of South Carolina Page 22

97th national convention

2020 IN DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA

HILTON DAYTONA BEACH OCEANFRONT RESORT CODE: MCL20 RESERVATION NUMBER: 866-536-8477 . LOCAL CONVENTION WEBSITE PENDING FOR ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION!

8/9 – MCL By Laws, MCL Foundation, MCLA ByLaws, MODD Staff Growl, MCL Board of Trustees, MCLA Board of Trustees 8/10 – Joint Opening Session, Department Commandant’s Council 8/11 – Continuing Sessions 8/12 – Marine of the Year Society, MODD Initiations and Supreme Growl, National Con- vention Committee 8/13 – PNC Breakfast, Continuing Sessions 8/14 – Continuing Sessions, Grand Banquet (Formal) 8/15 – Travel Day, Board of Trustees Meetings

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National & Dept. Officers

National Commandant Dennis Tobin [email protected] Natl Sr Vice Commandant Johnny Baker [email protected] Natl Jr Vice Commandant Warren Griffin [email protected] National Judge Advocate TJ Morgan [email protected] Natl Jr Past Commandant Wendell Webb [email protected] National Uniform Butch Raynes [email protected] National Young Marines Bill Davis [email protected] Natl Vice Comm SE Division Archie Sweet [email protected] Natl Scholarship Chair Jerry Holt [email protected] SE Div Aide-de-Camp Jim Stone [email protected] JROTC Coordinator John Marcucci [email protected] Protocol Officer Bob Burns [email protected] Veterans Affairs Jerry Kiehl [email protected] Boy Scouts vacant VAVS Officer Linda Roach [email protected] Americanism Marilyn Tharp [email protected] Historian Frank Faulkner [email protected] Web Sergeant Jerry Holt [email protected] Chief of Staff Carl “Doc” Wilson [email protected] Toys for Tots Tim Callahan [email protected] Young Marines Coordinator James Roberts [email protected] Marine for Life Program Wade Rhoney [email protected] Wounded Warrior Butch Raynes [email protected] Awards Committee Chair Larry Frelin [email protected] Newsletter Chair John & Cathy Stump [email protected]

For a complete list of National Officers visit: mclnational.org For a complete list of Department Officers visit: mcleaguesc.org

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Dates to remember

Oct. 19, 2019 Quarterly @ 10 am American Legion 200 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC Contact: Jerry Holt (973) 897-9251

Jan. 18, 2020 Quarterly @ 10 am American Legion 200 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC Contact: Jerry Holt (973) 897-9251

April 18, 2020 Quarterly @ 10 am Scottish Rites on Garner’s Ferry, Columbia, SC Contact: Jerry Holt (973) 897-9251

June 2020 Department Convention Hosted by Det 1105, Greenville, SC INFO to TBA at the October Quarterly

Aug. 6-15, 2020 97th National Convention Daytona Beach, Florida See page 24

August 2021 Springfield, Illinois Info to be announced

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