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CALENDAR 32 FEATURE ARTICLES

12 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION 16 2020 NATIONAL CONVENTION INFORMATION

13 NEWS FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE 25 MODERN DAY MARINE EXPO 2019 LARRY WALTER / BILL FORTUNE ROBERT BRUCE 14 “THE 22”—SUICIDE PREVENTION AND 32 THE GREATEST GENERATION— NORMANDY’S AWARENESS COMMITTEE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY WITH MILITARY BARBARA DEANGELO HISTORICAL TOURS 14 NATIONAL HOMELESS VETERANS KYLE SHEA COMMITTEE 39 MILITARY HISTORICAL TOURS RICARDO SHEPPARD

FORMS & RAFFLES

10 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 59 MILITARY HISTORICAL TOURS RAFFLE FORM FORM 61 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE APPLICATION 17 NATIONAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERSHIP FORM

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ON THE COVER National Sergeant-At-Arms Lisa Sol- arczyk and Assistant Division Vice Com- mandant Rick Thomason hold the U.S. Flag flown during D-Day at the Omaha Beach landing. Owner, Steve Dilley (OK), Veteran Navy Corpsman, shared the flag and associated memorabilia with MCL members at the 2019 National Convention in Billings, Montana. 2019 National Photo by Alison Noger Convention Highlights

A Tour Through France Military Historical Tours Celebrates D-Day’s 75th Anniversary 6 The MCL at 2019 Modern Day Marine COLUMNS

6 NATIONAL COMMANDANT’S LETTER 23 NATIONAL JR. VICE COMMANDANT DENNIS TOBIN WARREN C. GRIFFIN 8 CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER‘S LETTER 24 NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE BOB BORKA T.J. MORGAN 8 EVENTS IN MARINE HISTORY 26 DIVISION REPORTS ANNETTE AMERMAN 36 JUNIOR PAST NATIONAL COMMANDANT 10 ATTENTION ON DECK WENDELL W. WEBB 18 CHIEF DEVIL DOG 38 NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE REPORT THOMAS W. HAZLETT PHILIP G. SHORT 20 MCL AUXILIARY LETTER 40 ROLL CALL EVELYN JOPPA 50 BOOK REVIEWS 22 MCL FOUNDATION, PRESIDENT’S LETTER BOB BORKA GERARD DEVLIN 52 TAPS 22 YOUNG MARINES 54 THE SEMPER FI STORE BILL DAVIS 58 REUNIONS 23 NATIONAL SR. VICE COMMANDANT JOHNNY B. BAKER 58 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE EVENT CALENDAR

Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John CORRECTION & CLARIFICATION A. Lejeune, the Marine Corps In “A Final Tribute to a Gallant Marine—The Memorial Ceremony League is the of USMC Pvt Carl Strong,” page 11 of Vol. 75, No. 4, we regretfully only federally omitted the author’s website. Please see findingcarl.com to view the chartered Marine Corps- memorial service video. related veterans organization On page 14, Vol. 75, No. 4, the “Marine Corps Hymn” should read: in the United States. “Marines’ Hymn.”

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NATIONAL COMMANDANT’S LETTER DENNIS TOBIN It is time to be accountable and THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE The Marine Corps League Inc. is a Congressionally uphold our oath chartered, non-profit organization. National Commandant: Dennis Tobin MARINES: In follow-up from items at the Chief Operating Officer: Bob Borka National Convention, there are a few things I need to discuss that require the immediate attention CALL (703) 207-9588 of all detachment and department officers. First, for any issues related to Marine Corps I want to thank everyone who has volunteered to League membership, Semper Fi serve on various committees and those members subscriptions or changes of address. who have sent me numerous suggestions and rec- To change your address, please contact ommendations on a variety of issues. I appreciate your detachment Paymaster. Additionally, your interest and involvement in the League. Here send an email to [email protected]. are four particularly important items: To pay your dues, please contact Responsibility—Every member has the responsi- your detachment Paymaster. bility to make sure their officers are adhering to not only their own bylaws but also to the National Bylaws and Administrative Proce- Executive Editor General Manager Bob Borka Deborah L. Shea dures. Do not just sit at a meeting and shake your heads yes or no just to go with the flow. If you cannot get the situation corrected at the detachment or depart- Publisher Editors Megan M. Vukodinovich Lisa Weder / Megan M. Vukodinovich ment level, then run it up the chain of command until you get the help you need. Reporting—Report of Officer Installations Art Director Production Coordinator (ROI) are to be filled out, signed and sent Adam Bucci Rachel Hoefing Roundtable through departments to National Headquarters Administration every year. Those detachments or departments Sara Lund Discussion that do not file an ROI are not operating within Advertising Representatives Megan M. Vukodinovich, Jayne Wynes the Bylaws/Administrative Procedures. This can [email protected] • Ph: (702) 565-0746 MARINES: At the upcom- result in consequences such as charter suspen- Semper Fi is published quarterly for the ing Mid-Winter Conference, sion. This is not a hard issue to correct. Depart- I will be setting aside some Marine Corps League by: ment Commandants, you should know when Chipotle Publishing, LLC time (TBA) for a roundtable all your detachments are holding elections and Ph: (702) 565-0746 • www.chipotlepublishing.com discussion with all Women Marines present that week- installations and have a responsibility to ensure Semper Fi, The Magazine of the Marine Corps League™ the report is sent in. end. I will send out info on the (ISSN 1933-2327), copyright ©2020 by the Marine Corps League, is time and location with the Tax Compliance—Another important issue is published quarterly (4 times per year) in January, April, July and October agenda. All Women Marines non-profit status. All detachments and depart- by Chipotle Publishing, LLC for the Marine Corps League. Marine Corps are welcome and requested ments must be a 501(c)(4), listed under the IRS League Business Office: MCL National Headquarters, 3619 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 115, Stafford, VA 22554. Telephone: (703) 207-9588. to please attend. Thank You. Parent Group 0955 with a deductibility of 1. Website: www.mclnational.org. Email: [email protected] If you are not listed this way, you are not con- Subscriptions: Members’ national dues include a free subscription sidered operating within the Marine Corps League. If you need to change this, to Semper Fi. For non-members, single-copy price is $10; yearly please contact the COO, and he will provide guidance or assist with the change. subscription is $30. Call (703) 207-9588 for any issues related to Marine Corps League membership, Semper Fi subscriptions or Most detachments and departments are operating properly, but there are those changes of address. few that refuse to conform and want to operate under their own rules. Editorial Contributions: Letters, manuscripts, stories, materials or Respect—Everyone (male or female) who put on the uniform of the U.S. Marine photographs are welcomed but cannot be returned unless sender provides Corps and earned our Eagle, Globe and Anchor deserves the same respect across SASE. Semper Fi, The Magazine of the Marine Corps League,™ will not be responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photos and drawings. Submission the board. I dislike using the term “good ole boys,” but it does exist in our League, of articles and letters implies the right to edit and publish all or in part. and it will not be tolerated. We are the Marine Corps League and our Marines, Feature articles must be approved before submission. High-resolution FMF Corpsmen and FMF Chaplains deserve our respect regardless of gender. digital photos preferred. For complete editorial and photo guidelines, contact Chipotle Publishing, LLC at [email protected] or The many female Marines I have spoken with have lost limbs, suffered TBI and (702) 565-0746. other combat-related injuries. They are serving in combat zones around the Postmaster: Send address changes to MCL National Headquarters, world just like their male counterparts. Then they transition out, join the League 3619 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 115, Stafford, VA 22554. and potentially face disrespect because someone feels they are not good enough Periodicals postage paid at Stafford, VA and additional mailing offices. to hold an office or hold any position of authority. It is every member’s responsi- Opinions expressed herein are those of the writers and are not to be bility to ensure all Marines are treated with respect. The oath we take does not construed as those of the publisher nor as the official views of the Marine differ for males or females. For those of you who do the right thing, thank you. Corps League, the United States Marine Corps, the U.S. Department of Defense or any of its agencies, unless otherwise made manifest by writers For those who don’t, time to step up and live by the oath you took as a U.S. Marine or spokespersons acting on behalf of the foregoing. 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Checking IRS Status here are a couple sites we use to check Ttax exemption/non-profit status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). They are public sites. First, we look to see if there is anything good/bad in the Select Database box found on apps.irs.gov/app/eos. This site shows submitted 990s and if the sta- tus is revoked or reinstated, etc. A search is completed with the EIN, USING the dash. Then we look at the Exempt Organization Business Master File (EO BMF) found at irs. gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-or- ganizations-business-master-file-ex- tract-eo-bmf. tions. A one (1) means you can. At this site, you click on your state and it will If your EIN is not located on the EO BMF, download a .csv file into your Downloads folder. your detachment is likely not a non-profit Open the file and save as an .xlsx file (Excel). If organization. Often, when this is the case, you do not do this, the .csv file will not save any you will locate it on the Tax Exempt Orga- changes you make to it. nization Search (formerly Select Check) A search is conducted with your EIN with website, and it will show the detachment NO DASHES. Note that if your EIN starts with as “Revoked.” Meaning the 990 was not zero (0), do not use the zero in your search filed for a 3-year period, and the IRS pulled (Excel doesn’t recognize it). The most import- the non-profit status. Bids for the ant columns for you to look at are “H” “I” and For questions or concerns, please contact “M” found at the top of the Excel sheet. You [email protected]. 2022 National should see Parent Group 955, 501(c)(4), with a deductibility of 1. Convention Deductibility of zero (0) or two (2) means The Finest Marine Rings MARINES: Happy Belated Birth- you cannot receive tax deductible dona- Out There. Period day to you all. The National Convention Committee will be meeting at the 2020 Mid-Winter Conference to receive bids for the 2022 National Convention. The Eastern Quadrant is the next area in rotation for the bid. The Divisions in this quadrant are the New England Divi- sion (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Con- necticut), Northeast Division (New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania) ere is a fresh new version of and the Mideast Division (Virginia, West HMike Carroll’s original USMC Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, ring. We couldn’t change the outstanding design, but we could Maryland, District of Columbia, Virgin enhance it with laser-guided Islands, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia and technology. And that’s exactly United Kingdom). what we did. Please review National Administrative You won’t find a more perfect Procedures, Chapter Two, Section 2065 rendering of the eagle, globe and Section 2070 for the host responsi- and anchor. It’s still heavy in bilities as well as the procedure for plac- weight, extreme in detail and ing a bid to host the Conference/2022 guaranteed 100%. Made to National Convention. exacting standards, copyrighted A Great Loss in the Library of Congress and The National Convention Committee t is with great sadness that we report licensed by the Corps. meeting will be held at the Mid-Win- the passing of Marine Corps League ter Conference site (room to be deter- I Past National Commandant Richard (Dick) mined) on Friday, February 28, starting Gore. Details are pending; however, we ask at 1900 sharp, where bid proposers will that you keep his family in your prayers be given an opportunity to make their www.EagleRings.com during this time of mournful loss. CARROLL COLLECTION OF U.S. EAGLE RINGS presentations. – PNC Richard Gore 888-512-1333

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PNC Richard Gore and his wife Brigid at the 2019 National Con- vention Grande Banquet, Billings, MT.

Tom and Sydney Minchin at the 2019 National Convention Grande Ban- quet, Billings, MT. Among Tom’s appointed positions was Assistant National Chaplain. Tom is from the Dept. of PA and passed away October 9, 2019. Tom was a wonderful person and a loving husband and father. He will be missed by many. Semper Fi, Marine.

National Recording Secretary Dave Brady and newly appointed Public Relations Committee member Victoria McCoy at the 2019 National Con- Newly elected National Officers and Division and Asst. Division Vice Com- vention, Billings, MT. mandants being sworn in at the 2019 National Convention, Billings, MT.

The Dept. of PA was greatly represented at the 2019 National Convention, Billings, MT. This is only a portion of the members who were in attendance. They are pictured with the 2019 National Marine of the Year Lisa Solarczyk T.J. Morgan receiving the Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor (Black Sheep Detachment 412) who was nominated by the members of the Bronze Medallion from PNC Richard Gore and Board of Directors Execu- Marine of the Year Society. Also pictured are Past National Marines of the tive Officer Howard Schaeffer. Year PNC Paul Hastings and PCDD/PDC Leanna Dietrich.

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The Difference is Pride By Larry Walter s I sat at a Florida restaurant this past September having say, “Thank you!” But, there seems to be some difference, how- lunch with other members of our Marine Corps League ever small, in the attitude of members of the different branches. ADetachment 1120, made up mostly of older gentlemen and It took me awhile to figure it out, but, I think I’ve got it! ladies, I looked around and realized that just about everyone there I think that difference is PRIDE! It seems to me that all those who was wearing some article of clothing—a hat, a tee or polo shirt, served are proud of their service in whichever branch of the military whatever—indicating that person is a Marine! It started my old brain they were in, but it appears to me that the United States Marine stirring—why is that? Corps instills into its personnel a sense of pride much greater than You see quite a few older military veterans wearing things do the other services! I also think that is another reason some folks that indicate previous service but not usually a crowd of them seem to get the impression that we Marines think we are “hot stuff,” in one group at the same time. I will say that we all are proud of, but I don’t think we feel that way. We just simply take pride in who we and show respect to, all those who have served, and we usually are and what we do! Marines Take Care of Their Own and Then Some … By Bill Fortune he official motto of the Marine Corps is fix his home for this mobility. It turns out the vet- “Semper Fidelis, Always Faithful,” but there eran is not a Marine. He is a U.S. Army Ranger, a Tis an unofficial motto too: “Marines take fellow warrior. (His name is not mentioned for his care of their own.” personal privacy.) Pat proposed a motion to the As a recent meeting of the Marine Corps League detachment that it fund the Ranger $500 to fix his Utah Dixie Detachment 1270 was coming to a close, home. It was seconded, and all hands immediately Pat Lisi, the Commandant, made a comment. He were raised in a “yes” vote. The detachment then On October 12, 2019, Com- had visited with a veteran who had served in the stood to close the meeting, retired the colors and mandant Pat Lisi of Utah Dixie Gulf War, and as a result of that service, he now has sang the Marines’ Hymn. Although not a Marine, Detachment 1270 proposed MS. He was struggling to move about his home in the detachment reached out to a fellow warrior funding for a veteran U.S. Army his wheel chair. For nearly an hour, Pat interviewed who needed help. Marines are known do things Ranger, which was immediately the veteran and determined he needed funds to like that … approved by the detachment.

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01_30417_001_BI.indd 1 8/1/19 9:39 AM MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 2020 NATIONAL CONVENTION ENJOY THE SUN, SAND & SURF IN DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA! AUGUST 9-14

The National Convention is a gathering of Marine Corps League members from all across the United States.

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

(The local Convention website is pending. Continue to check the MCL website (mclnational.org) for details on activities and information!)

HILTON DAYTONA BEACH OCEANFRONT RESORT RESERVATION NUMBER: 386-254-8200 USE CODE: MCL20

THE 2021 NATIONAL CONVENTION WILL BE IN SPRINGFIELD, IL. ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE

Detachment Name ______Det # ______DEPT. of ______

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE CONV. COMMTTE USE ONLY 97th NATIONAL CONVENTION Actual Daytona Beach, FL votes and deleg. present and paid Convention Dates: Aug 9 - Aug 14, 2019 TO: National Credentials Committee VIA: Chief Operating Officer TOTAL MBRS / MAX AUTH DEL 3619 Jefferson Davis Hwy Suite 115 from June 30th Report Stafford, VA 22554 SUBJ: Registration of National Delegates(s) REF: (a) Article 3, National MCL Bylaws. (b) Chapter 2, Administrative Procedures, Sect 2020 (b) — Registration Registration to the National Convention shall be $6.00. Advance registration fees shall be $5.00 provided that such fee, accompanied by properly executed Official Credential form, is received at National Headquarters not later than fifteen (15) days prior to opening date of the National Convention.

ASSOC DUAL 6 Digit FIRST GUEST NAME(S) Include any Nat’l and Dept Officers ATTENDING DEL ALT MBR MBR Membership Number TIMER in your detachment who are attending (NOT PLM #) Yes / No yes / No

2. Delegate strength is based on the number of regular members on the 30 June Strength report. See ref (b). section 2025(b) 3. Enclosed is a check/M.O. ( ) in the amount of $ ______made payable to National Headquarters, MCL, to cover the registration fees of the all delegate(s), alternates & other attendees to the MCL National Convention as per by ref. (b). PRINT NAME: ______Detachment Commandant Adjutant/Paymaster Date SIGN NAME: ______Detachment Commandant Adjutant/Paymaster Date ($5 per delegate/alternate if mailed before July 27, 2018, otherwise $6). Remember to include any Nat. and Dept Officers in your detachment who will be attending. Also include names of guest.

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CHIEF DEVIL DOG THOMAS W. HAZLETT, 59TH CHIEF DEVIL DOG National Convention information to be sent soon

MARINES: Since becoming your 59th CDD, I Vanner, our Kennel Charity Dog. It was a beautiful have had the honor of attending some excellent ceremony. Growls in North Carolina and in Ohio. I had the I wish to thank the MCL National Commandant pleasure of installing officers, obligating several Dennis Tobin for the opportunity to present the Pups and Devil Dogs, and I had the honor of MCL wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown obligating two Devil Dogs to PDD. I must Soldier. It was a pleasure to march out say this; the Pack of North Carolina and with the Commandant and the Pres- the Pounds from North Carolina and ident of the Auxiliary and have our Ohio both know how to conduct very wreath placed to honor all veterans. fun and enjoyable Growls. My compli- I am currently in Daytona Beach; ments to all who attended the Growls I have family who live nearby and and my sincerest thanks for inviting and wanted to take some time and visit our providing me the opportunity to take part 2020 National Convention site. It is indeed in the special ceremonies. I want to congratulate a beautiful facility, and tomorrow I am going to the Pack Leaders and the Pound Keepers for their sit through some meetings that PDD Tom New- “The Military hospitality, and I want to congratulate each of ton, the worthy Senior Vice Pack Leader and the those Dogs that obligated. I had the pleasure of Department of Florida 2020 National Convention Order of the obligating a WWII and Korea Marine to PDD, and Chair, has arranged with the local community Devil Dogs is he was one of the most motivated Dogs I have heads and the hotel management. I plan on walk- encountered. I could write chapters on each of the ing the hotel and getting a better picture of where the fun and members of the Order who I met and do them no our Doghouse, Kennel, Quartermaster Store and real justice. Again, my sincerest thanks to all the Registration will be located. I have questions on honor society outstanding Dogs I had the pleasure of meeting how far of a walk between those areas we will and thank you so much for the generous contribu- be required to travel, and I’ll provide the Division of the Marine tions and services that you do in the name of the Vice Chiefs and the Pack Leaders with informa- MODD to your local children’s hospitals, veteran tion on scooters, walkers, etc. That information Corps League.” organizations and communities; you symbolize all will be distributed once my visit is complete. that is good of our Order. Please don’t forget my I also ask that you stop in on your local veteran goal of 100K Big Bones for the children’s hospital hospitals and homes to let them know how thank- - From the in Daytona Beach; thank you for all that you do for ful you are for their service to our beloved coun- MODD Handbook the children. try. Having someone stop in and say thank you Over the Marine Corps Birthday, I had the honor often does wonders. of attending the 244th Birthday and cake-cutting Remember to have fun at your Growls; I can ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine never say it enough—if you keep it fun, they will Corps in Quantico. I wish to thank PDD Francis, come. Keep our Marines, Navy Corpsmen and my Aide-de-Camp for attending the ceremony Chaplains in your thoughts and prayers; espe- with me. I also had the honor of representing our cially those who are deployed in harm’s way. Order at the Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Arlington It is an honor to be your 59th CDD, and it is truly National Cemetery and the honor and pleasure of an honor to be a Devil Dog. having PDD Francis accompany me as well as PDD Semper Woof!

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01_24389_001_BDP8VR2.indd 1 10/31/19 2:34 PM ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE

NATIONAL PRESIDENT, MCLA EVELYN JOPPA “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much!”

­—Helen­ Keller MARINES: Happy New Year! As we embark on League Auxiliary Activities a new year, may we be ever thankful for our free- dom and the family time we have enjoyed over the holidays. One of the joys of these holidays is to see the work done by the League and the Auxiliary to help others. Just look around and see the joy given! It was an honor and a privilege to attend the cer- emony at Arlington on Veterans Day as the Nation- al President. I was accompanied to this most hum- bling event by my Chief of Staff, PNP Karen Aune, National Flag Bearer, Carrie McIntosh and Nation- al Banner Bearer, Nila Caulder. Thank you, ladies. Let us renew our efforts to retain and recruit members to strengthen our wonderful organization. Our strength lies with working together to help our Marines, veterans and community. Our units across this great nation contin- ue to carry out the principles and ideals set forth by our first leaders. The two newest units, Gen. Roy S. Geiger Unit, FL, and the PNP Norma A. Liner Unit, LA, have experienced great encouragement from their detach- ments. Thank you, Marines! Both units have already recruited new members. It is the progress of working together that binds our units together. Take time to look at the new appearance of the brochure, “What is the Marine Corps League Auxiliary?” The information is the same, with a new brighter look. Thank you, Marti Kline. The 2020 Mid-Winter Conference will be held in Norfolk, VA, at the Sher- aton Norfolk Waterside Hotel on February 27–29. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. This is your opportunity to see the National Staff in action. Please consider an ad from your unit to help offset the cost of this important event. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who have experienced hard times. May we always be mindful of the needs of our members and their families. Thank you for all that you do every day! Please remember our servicemen and servicewomen daily as they preserve our freedom. We owe them a debt of gratitude that we cannot repay. MCLA National Flag Bearer Carrie McIntosh, National President We wish the Marine Corps League much success in the ensuing year. We Evelyn Joppa and National Banner Bearer Nila Caulder at the are here to assist. 2019 National Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National Semper Fi! Cemetery. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE AUXILIARY NATIONAL PRESIDENT DIVISION VICE PRESIDENTS KEY STAFF PERSONNEL & Evelyn Joppa Central Division Northwest Division PROGRAM DIRECTORS Renee McGuan Vickie Brown National Chaplain National Regent National Sr. VP Mideast Division Rocky Mountain Barb Nobile, PNP Donna Jean Linda Chamberlain Peterson Patricia Walker Karen Bressler VAVS National Jr. VP Representative National Big Flea Dotty Sanning Midwest Division Southeast Division Darlene MacCubbin Terri Gothard Terri Gothard Joyce Brickett National Judge Advocate Mary Brief New England Southern Division Susie Lee Carol Mazzara 3619 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 115 Jr. Past National President Stafford, VA 22554-7771 Carol Smith Northeast Division Southwest Division Phone: (571) 477-2780 Sydney Minchin No Division Vice Email: [email protected]

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01_27910_001_BIBPR.indd 1 10/30/19 10:33 AM ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE

PRESIDENT, MCL FOUNDATION INC. GERARD DEVLIN Please make donating your first order of business

MARINES: During last year’s National Convention at Billings, funded with a total cost of $120,000. Our MT, I was elected president of the Foundation after the unexpected ability to make this program function in resignation of my predecessor. I have an increased respect for those large part rests on the cooperation of indi- who have filled this office since 1989. During this period I have been vidual Marines, State Departments and fortunate to have a great Board of Directors who performs yeoman local detachments. We are asking that work in making the Foundation the great organization it is: Mike every detachment and department make Dighero, Vice President; Bill Miller, Treasurer; Harry McCann, Secre- it a priority to make a contribution, large or tary; and Polly Weidenkopf, Director. small, to the Foundation. Scholarships are There are presently two vacancies on the Board of Directors which awarded on a competitive basis to children will be filled in due course. or grandchildren of MCL members (see I would be remiss if I failed to mention Luann Miller, a volunteer mclfoundation.org for donation info). who attends all meetings and performs all manner of duties. Discard any old addresses which might have appeared on our former The Foundation is a charitable subsidiary of the League and a non- web pages. By sending contributions directly to Treasurer Miller rather profit 501(c)(3) educational and charitable entity organized under than through National the process is sped up incrementally. We also pro- the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 2019, we assisted 13 vided a $3,540 grant to the Marine Military Academy and a scholarship to families and individual Marines. We ask that requests for such assis- the Young Marine of the Year at the most recent National Convention. We tance be examined by local detachments before being forwarded to have also supported the National Youth Physical Fitness Program. us. There are fraudsters who prey upon organizations like ours who The Foundation passed its annual audit, and we maintain our high are in no way deserving. In other words, be wary. rating as one of America’s best charitable organizations. Our officers The MCL Foundation finances the scholarship requests sent to us by serve without remuneration—an important consideration when you the National Scholarship Committee. Please send applications to the pull out your checkbook. We need your help. Committee. On the year ending April 30, 2019, 149 scholarships were Semper Fi! CEO, YOUNG MARINES OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE BILL DAVIS Thanks to the Marine Corps League for 60 years of success!

MARINES: 2019 was an outstanding year for the Young Marines! were awarded the Fulcrum Shield Award by the DOD for their out- We wrapped up our summer programs with National Navajo Code standing drug demand reduction education efforts in the Dayton, Talkers Day and a large camp in Southern California. Over 100 Young OH, region. This is their second award and the only individual unit Marines from around the country attended Navajo Code Talkers to win twice. The Young Marines have won this award 10 times since Day, supporting and honoring these exceptional Marine warriors. inception. The National Museum of the Marine Corps hosted the Only five of these veterans remain, and four of them attended the annual 5K race and walk October 19. ceremony and regaled us with tales of their service and sacrifice. We celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Young Marines Pro- Our 6th Division also held a motivating camp in the San Bernardino gram, started in 1959 by a remarkable group of Marines. I am not Mountains over Labor Day weekend. sure the founders recognized the scope and impact this program We had another memorable R. Lee Ermey Memorial Young had and will continue to have for our nation’s youth. Our combina- Marines Golf Tournament in September at Quantico. SgtMaj Over- tion of leadership development, community service to our veterans street was able to wrangle USMC SgtMaj Black and several retired and living a healthy drug-free lifestyle creates outstanding young Sergeants Major to join us. Many special MCL leaders were in atten- people who are poised for success in life. Since its founding, tens of dance and some even brave enough to play. A big thanks to Com- thousands of children have become Young Marines and moved into mandant Dennis Tobin, Senior Vice Johnny Baker, Junior Vice Warren leadership roles across the country in the military, education, as first Griffin and Past National Commandant Jim Laskey for their support. responders and many other areas. The MCL defines “Semper Fidelis” Young Marines were out in force to work our booth at Modern Day to the Young Marines throughout our history, providing drill spaces, Marine. We brought in the National Young Marine of the Year, YM/ financial support and hundreds of youth volunteers at units across SgtMaj Megan Lynch, who also joined us for the MDM Banquet. She the country. I look forward to our continued work together to create was extremely lucky to be coined by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs the next generation of leaders. of Staff and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. I look forward to seeing many of you at the Mid-Winter Conference and October was full of outstanding countrywide Young Marines’ in Camp Pendleton for Marine West. We will continue to strengthen our birthday celebrations followed by our Red Ribbon Week efforts in program and “the lives of America’s youth” as we enter boldly into 2020. support of drug demand reduction. The Miami Valley Young Marines Semper Fi!

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NATIONAL SR. VICE COMMANDANT JOHNNY B. BAKER We strive to operate in the best interest of all members

MARINES: As we prepare for the 2020 Mid-Winter Conference in ciary responsibility in performing their Norfolk, VA, in February, I started thinking of my personal responsi- respective duties. Each of us, who bilities for the Conference and the League. As a member of the Board accepted the office that we hold, raised of Trustees, I have the “fiduciary” responsibility to ensure the Marine our right hand and stated, “… that I will Corps League is properly conducting business in the best interest uphold and will myself obey, the laws of of the League’s members. Fiduciary means that we are held in trust the League.” The highest level of con- or confidence that we will perform our responsibilities in a manner fidence and trust has been bestowed that will benefit the League.Fiduciary responsibility also means that upon us, and it is our responsibility to we must be concerned with the value of the League, and we expect fulfill that mission. the membership to hold us responsible. Webster’s Dictionary states We often get caught up in doing what that “fiduciary applies to any situation in which one person justifiably is right for “US.” We must always keep places confidence and trust in someone else and seeks that persons the best interest of our members in the help or advice in some matter.” forefront of who we are as leaders. A close friend once said that “ser- Members of the Board of Trustees sincerely take their “fiduciary” vant leadership” is what we are all about. Serving others before self responsibility seriously. We strive to represent each of the members is paramount of what the League stands for. Mark Zuckerberg stated in all that we do or decide. We continually strive to operate in the it best, “Organizations exist to serve. Period. Leaders live to serve. best interest of all members. The important thing to remember is Period.” I challenge each leader of the League to be that Servant that our members have placed their “confidence” in us as leaders, Leader, engage your members and gain their trust and confidence and that requires each Board of Trustee member to work diligently by your actions and fulfilling your responsibilities of your oath! Do to uphold that trust. you have the trust and confidence of all of your members? It is who Likewise, all elected and appointed officers at the detachment, we are! Marines! department, Division and National levels have that same fidu- Semper Fi! NATIONAL JR. VICE COMMANDANT WARREN C. GRIFFIN The survey results are in … we should be proud

MARINES: Happy Birthday! First, let me thank the many depart- don’t know, we can’t go. ments and detachments who took the time to complete the survey As a League, we have many benefits and forward it to me. Just from those detachments that responded, and support avenues for our Marines. we gave out over $400,000 in scholarships. Quite an accomplish- Many of our newly separated Marines ment. On our work side, there was a strong response to VA Hospital are not aware of these benefits, to which visits, Honor/Color Guards, Toys for Tots and Boy Scouts followed they are entitled. This is where we can by Young Marines. On the fun side, the survey shows everyone has immediately help them. In many cases, a Birthday Ball, followed by family outings, barbeques/clambakes, we have some financial support to help coffees and golf outings. Many contribute to support/recovery pro- these Marines start a project. “Once a grams and legislative outreach. Marine, Always a Marine.” These new Some detachments are more active than others. If we work to- veterans will see us reach out to help gether, hopefully, those less active detachments will become more them and will realize that this is not just a nice saying, but some- invigorated. If your detachment lacks funds to develop a program, thing we always live. Their love of the Corps is just as strong as those start with a simple fundraiser–the Rose Drive. With a few mem- whose shoulders they stand upon. bers, you can raise a lot of money. Spaghetti dinners are simple We have not made the League as well-known as perhaps we and fun; throw in a few raffle prizes, invite new people to join in, should have. It’s my goal to make everyone know that the League is encourage new membership, and the bank account will grow. De- here. With everyone on the same page, we’ll show a growth in mem- partments should provide their detachments an advertising forum bership. This year there has been a positive growth in many other to get the word out. If one detachment is having a pig roast, let all nonprofit organizations. As Marines we should be able to take the of your other detachments know about it! Some departments are lead and show them how we are always charging forward. currently doing this, and it’s successful. Let’s all get on board. If we Semper Fi!

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NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE T.J. MORGAN Avoid Chapter 9 filings; do your best to mediate

MARINES: I hope that you all had a great Birthday this year and library, and I will have them updated in found family time during the holiday season. We are into a new year, the Bylaws/Administrative Procedures and the Mid-Winter Conference is fast approaching in our new loca- and posted by September 1. tion in Norfolk, VA. When considering Chapter 9 filings, I It has been 5 or so months since you put your trust in me as your want you to think of a couple things. Do new National Judge Advocate. This is a busy office. I have surprised the charges and the disciplinary out- a lot of you by quick response time, and that is what I promised in come fit the crime? Will it cause strife my last article. I have gathered the names and contact emails of in your detachment or department almost all of the Department Judge Advocates out there and set up that will end up in dividing the mem- a group where we communicate and share ideas. If you are a Depart- bers? Please, let’s do our best to medi- ment Judge Advocate and I have not received your name and contact ate and not go to a hearing board unless email, it wasn’t from a lack of trying. I sent emails to all Department absolutely necessary. In some cases, Commandants asking for it. If you are not on my group, shoot me an there is no other choice, and I understand that. Since July 1, 2019, we email and your name, and I will add you. have over 30 Chapter 9 disciplinary charges in the MCL around the Next up is the proposed Bylaws/Administrative Procedures country. That will increase, and most of these, with a little positive amendments for this year. Please submit them to COO Bob Borka by dialog, can and should have been avoided. The money and time you April 1, and they will be posted by May 1 in the member library (mcl are spending on postage, hearing board travel and lodging expenses national.org). Once we have accepted or rejected the amendments could be used to take care of our veterans and that’s what we do best. at the National Convention, they will be posted in the member Semper Fi!

IMMERSIVE AND INTERACTIVE exhibits surround visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and the sights and sounds of Marines in action.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS | 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Quantico, VA 32 miles south of Washington, DC | Free Admission and Parking ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE MODERN DAY MARINE EXPO 2019

MCL Assistant Division Vice Commandant and Department of North Carolina Commandant Rick Thomason of Rocky Mount, NC, offers bags filled with Expo information. Awesome volunteers bagging goodies at Modern Day Marine. Adaptive, Innovative and Ready By Robert Bruce

t’s billed as “the world’s largest military exposition focusing cally located in the main exhibit tent, promoting the good works of on enhanced capabilities for expeditionary forces.” Kicked up their organizations and encouraging support and membership. The Ia notch yet again under the leadership of Alex Hetherington, a Marine Corps League members and volunteers cheerfully offered veteran Marine aviator, the 2019 Modern Day Marine (MDM) Expo complimentary bags filled with information and MCL gifts to uni- was held from September 17–19 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quan- formed Marines and others attending the Expo. tico in Virginia. Defense contractors from throughout the U.S. and some allied Co-sponsored by the base, Marine Corps Systems Command, the nations signed on to show their products and services, get feedback Marine Corps League, Marine Corps Association and Foundation and from the warfighters and respond to questions. AAFMAA, the 39th Annual MDM Expo showcased the products and Much of the equipment now used by Marines and other U.S. and services of nearly 400 entities that support U.S. and allied military allied forces confronting adversaries in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Pacific land, air and sea operations. Rim and elsewhere around the globe was first presented to military Dennis Tobin, National Commandant of the Marine Corps League, leaders, operations planners and acquisition managers at previous emphasized his organization’s vision for this annual event. “The editions of the Expo. Marine Corps League is committed to the Modern Day Marine Expo As well as experiencing the latest, greatest technological advances, as a program to share the development and awareness of the tools attendees can go face-to-face with many of the nonprofit organiza- our future Marine Warriors will need for the next unknown conflict. tions and agencies that exist to assist service members and veterans. This type of Expo allows the industry team to interact with the plan- Marine Military Expos 2020 ners, general officers, Staff NCOs, NCOs and the Warriors on the Next year’s Modern Day Marine Expo is scheduled for September ground or in the air, sharing the needs and ideas of future weapon 22–24, once again at MCB Quantico, Virginia. This is the largest of three systems that turn into requirements then tactics.” related shows where exhibitors meet the Marines on their own turf. Exhibits at this year’s exposition filled an enormous, sparkling Marine West 2020 is slated for February 6–7 at Camp Pendleton, white, climate-controlled tent, and several other tents housed CA, and Marine South 2020 for April 2–3 at Camp Lejeune, NC. Both the official briefings. These, and adjacent space in the outdoor dis- are held at home installations for two of the Marine Corps’ expedi- play area, were packed with the latest operational equipment and tionary forces, which are continually training and dispatching fight- technology, along with videos, models and prototypes of items ing elements to a broad spectrum of missions around the world “in soon to enter service. Exhibit booths for the Marine Corps League, the air, on land and at sea.” Young Marines, Toys for Tots and similar programs were strategi-

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DIVISION REPORTS Disturbing news from a few Reach out to your members detachments every few months

MARINES: Wow! Where has all the time MARINES: Many thanks to those mem- gone? It seems like we were just in Billings, bers of the Division who supported the MT, and now we are close to getting together Modern Day Marine Expo in Quantico as for the 2020 National Mid-Winter Confer- your efforts helped make it a huge success. ence in Norfolk, VA. Hopefully, everyone Our Division’s focus during August and Sep- reading this has had a Happy 244th Birthday, tember was reducing our unpaid members enjoyable holidays and a Happy New Year. and ensuring our detachments filed their Over the past few months, I’ve fielded calls annual IRS 990 form. National no longer from a few detachments on how to shut their mails a dues reminder notice to members, so detachment down, mostly because no one detachment Paymasters need to be proac- Phil Zamora wanted to step up and become the leader of Roger Ware tive and mail a dues notice to their members. their detachment. This is very disturbing as This is a good time to include in the letter NVC, Central Mideast Division Division we are MARINES, and as Marines, we should upcoming detachment events, locations and always be looking to lead our detachments, meeting times. You should contact all your communities and lead in our jobs. I’ve always members every few months via newsletters, tried to lead and teach others how to be good monthly meeting minutes, letters or phone leaders. For now, the detachments I have calls. Detachment officer positions change spoken to have found someone to step up frequently, and often members do not know and take the positions, but they said that this their Paymasters or where to send their dues was just postponing the inevitable. So what payments. The Paymasters are the link to do we do? If I had the answers, then the League would have no lead- tracking all their members. Annual IRS 990 forms are required, and ership shortage or membership decline. All I can suggest to every- departments must track their detachments’ 990 filings. Please pro- one is we need to grow this League, and we need to grow our leaders vide help to detachments needing assistance. at the same time. I mentioned in the last article that we need to do During October and November, the Division focused on comple- new things and try new things within our detachments to survive tion of detachment paid life member (PLM) audits. The Comman- and get the new members. I think if we do this, then we will get the dant and Paymaster are required to sign and date the original copy new members, and our detachments will thrive. before it is forwarded to the Department Paymaster. If you pay dues and haven’t turned them in to your Detachment The USMC celebrated its 244th birthday, and many of you shared Paymaster, then please get them in. The National budget depends this celebration and had time to reflect on your service in the Marine on your dues being submitted on a timely manner. So, if you haven’t Corps. The camaraderie of Marines spending time together is price- paid your 2020 fiscal year dues, then do it today. less, and this same spirit can be continued and enjoyed in the Marine Lastly, a new development: Central Division now has a new Assis- Corps League. tant National Vice Commandant. I have asked Mike Sturch from Illi- We have Marines deployed around the world so keep them in your nois, and he has accepted the position. I would like to thank Annie prayers. Take care of yourselves and those you love. Hunsinger for her 1 year as ANVC. Semper Fi! Remember to put your hand out to fellow Marines, Corpsman and Navy Chaplains. Explain to them what you do in your detachments and to join you in helping not only veterans but your communities as well, so they know who the Marine Corps League really is. Semper Fi!

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How to form a detachment: Why did you join the Marine follow these steps Corps League?

MARINES: The Midwest Division has MARINES: For me, being an active mem- received several requests on how to form a ber of the League affects my life choices, new detachment. The following information and I am honored to help keep our traditions hopefully will answer some of your questions. alive and support Marines and their families. You will need a minimum 20 paid members, 15 The League is a continuation of the values of those being new members (not transferring that what we have personally taken out of members from another detachment). Trans- the Marine Corps! When we graduated and ferring members must be in good standing earned that title “United States Marine,” we with losing detachment (paid up and current), knew that a bond was infused into our blood. with transfer forms completed prior to char- One of the greatest strengths of the League Harvey L. Harris ter application. Dual members applicants David Porter is that we come together with different views NVC, Midwest must identify their voting detachment. This NVC, New and backgrounds but with a common bond Division will be identified in the cover sheet document England Division that unites us forever. The League is not a with charter application paperwork. Marine business, it’s a family! At Large (MAL) will be reviewed on a case- So answering the question, “Why did you by-case basis by the former detachment and join the Marine Corps League?” can provide National Judge Advocate. The latest DD-214 is great insight. We need to ponder our answer required for verification of Honorable Service and get motivated to bring new members for all applicants, and they must pass the cri- into our family. I believe every Marine needs teria for membership. to contribute a little effort to ensure the Other steps include: League is there for generations to come! I understand we all have • Detachment name—If selecting the name of a person, the something going on outside of the League, but if we rely on only a individual must be deceased and permission from the family is few, it will not work. We are asking for just a little effort from every- required in writing before the application is submitted. The let- one. Marines helping Marines! ter of permission must be sent with the application. The League, like any organization, has its ups and downs, but as a • Vote on detachment dues. whole, the League is in very good hands. Like every other veterans • Elect new officers. organization, membership seems to be an issue. Some areas in the • Start a banking account in the name of the detachment. country are thriving; other parts of the country are dying. Here in • Apply for an EIN number from the IRS within 6 months of char- New England we can see both scenarios going on. Seasoned Marines, tering and fill-in the state registration from Secretary of State to what are some programs or events that have gone by the wayside incorporate within 1 year of chartering. that worked on gaining and retaining members? I encourage Depart- • Complete the required MCL forms—Membership Dues Trans- ment Commandants to speak to their Detachment Commandants mittal & Change Notification. When forms are complete, send a about generating ideas to bring to the table. My goal over the next 2 separate check for National and Department, required with the years is to bring the New England Division closer and strengthen our appropriate dues allocations. camaraderie and Esprit de Corps. I want to pass the legacies which • Send all paperwork including new member applications to the came before me to the next generation. To quote Chesty Puller, “Old Division National Vice Commandant (NVC) for review and sig- breed? New breed? There’s not a damn bit of difference so long as it’s nature; the Division NVC will forward all documents to National the Marine breed.” Headquarters. I look forward to speaking with the New England Department • The new charter will be issued by National and sent to Division Commandants to see how everyone did with Toys for Tots, and I hope NVC. The NVC will arrange with the Department Commandant everyone had a great Holiday season! I look forward to the Mid-Win- to present the charter, Oath for new members and the installa- ter Conference at its new location, Norfolk, VA. tion of detachment officers. Semper Fi! It is recommended to have an open public social ceremony and invite family, community officials and the news media. This will establish a first-time rapport with the community and allow that needed acceptance and exposure from day one. Thanks to all the Midwest Division members’ hard work. The Mid- west Division added two additional detachments on November 3, 2019: Department of Missouri, SSgt Eric Summers Detachment 1473, Poplar Bluff, MO, and South Dakota is in the process of char- tering the Lewis and Clark Leathernecks Detachment, Yankton, SD, at time of this writing. Welcome aboard Marines. Semper Fi!

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DIVISION REPORTS Continuing the work of the Think of creative ways to stay League in the spotlight

MARINES: Hopefully every Leaguer MARINES: The last quarter of 2019 was had the opportunity to celebrate the 244th quite a busy time, bringing much optimism for Birthday of our beloved Corps at a Ball. The the New Year within our Division. I returned Marine Corps Commandant released his from the Modern Day Marine Expo in Birthday message, and, as always, it was Quantico with great faith in the future of our interesting to hear his perspective of our active duty brothers and sisters. The technol- Marine Corps. ogy displayed was amazing, and the young I attended my first Modern Day Marine at Marines I had the chance to talk with were Quantico as part of the National Staff in Sep- a great example of why we are the world’s tember. It was educational and impressive to see premier fighting force. Upon my return, the Jim Powell what goes into this outstanding event. My Assis- Dan Ritter Northwest Division moved into finalizing NVC, Northeast tant DVC Mike Waluk and I attended the quar- Northwest preparations for Marine Corps League Balls Division terly department meetings for each of the three Division throughout the region. Bozeman, MT, put departments in the Division, and each is working on an outstanding Birthday celebration, and hard doing the League’s business. it was wonderful to listen to the Marines At this time of year the single goal of each and civilians share their stories. I encourage detachment and department is to get every all the detachments to invite members of delinquent Leaguer renewed and work on their community to attend their local Ball increasing membership. This is the lifeblood next year and let them experience what true of our League, and we must make this a pri- camaraderie and esprit de corps really feel ority. Detachments must get their IRS 990 filed. This will allow each like. My wife and I have always invited a local couple who has never detachment to continue to function as a non-profit entity. If 3 years attended a Ball, and they leave with a new respect for ceremony and pass without filing a 990, your non-profit status is automatically sus- history of the Corps. The Ball is a great way to get your community pended by the IRS. If your non-profit status is suspended, youmust to understand what the true traditions our Marine Corps practices. file normal business tax returns. Any monies taken in are taxable, Veteran’s Day was also a great success with members going out into and fines and penalties can be imposed by the IRS. Please don’t wait their communities wearing red and showing their Marine pride. for this kind of thing to happen; if you need help with compliance, Once big game hunting season finished (I hope everyone filled their contact your Department Paymaster. tag(s)), we were on to Toys for Tots. This is yet another great oppor- As Marines we always take care of our own when they are in need. tunity to showcase our commitment to our communities. In 2019, we One of our Marine families got unpleasant news about a family had record-breaking support in providing children the opportunity member. Immediately, the Departments of New Jersey and Pennsyl- for a great Christmas. vania and their MODD Packs stepped up to help this family. I would The fall was an easy time to show off what our Marine Corps League like to thank these departments and packs for the outstanding help does for our communities, but let’s not stop there. Think of creative they provided. It should make all of us feel proud! ways your detachment can stay in the spotlight and help out when a I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays. In the upcoming months need arises. By always setting the example of what a superb service we have a couple of major events on the calendar. The National organization looks like, recruiting new members will feel more like Mid-Winter Conference in Norfolk, VA, is coming up on February an invitation. Keep your eyes and ears open for potential new mem- 27–29. If you haven’t made your reservations to attend, please make bers and never forget our current members. Everyone should want them now. This year’s Mid-Winter Conference should be very infor- to be a part of your organization, so keep up the great work, continue mative. Additionally, the Northeast Division Conference will take taking care of Marines and their families and best wishes for 2020! place at the Department of Pennsylvania Headquarters at Fort Indi- Semper Fi! antown Gap in Annville, PA, on May 1 and 2. Please check the North- east Division website for more information. During the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. Marines Youth Founda- tion will have several regional events in our Division. The Foundation supports our youth; if you don’t know about it, please talk to your Department Commandant. The League is a major supporter of this program, and volunteers are always needed. Semper Fi!

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Make time for family no Happy New Year, Marines! matter how busy the year gets Keep members interested

MARINES: We’ve just completed that MARINES: Can you believe that it is the time of year when our schedules can become year 2020? As a young man serving in the very overwhelming, and our daily routines U.S. Marine Corps in the middle of the 20th get flipped on their heads. Toys for Tots was century, I never imagined that I would see a great success, and most importantly, the the beginning of the 21st century, much less Birthday of our beloved Corps was the best be alive and active into the second or third party of the year, the Birthday Ball! Veterans decade of this century. Day parades and all the free chow that was In past columns, I have urged every mem- offered to us made that day great. Add to the ber to make a commitment to become mix honor guard details to bid farewell to more active in the meetings and business Russ Miller our brothers and sisters who have answered Archie H. Sweet of the League, especially the elected and NVC, Rocky the final roll call, Thanksgiving, wreath lay- NVC, Southeast appointed officers. That would make a great Mountain ing ceremonies, holiday parties with family, Division New Year’s resolution. Division work, church, the League and MODD. Almost every detachment needs more While you are going over your schedules and members, and most departments need more planning when and where to utilize your time detachments. There are some detachments and efforts wisely in 2020, please remember that have low membership numbers, and to leave plenty of time open for your family. I the most prevalent cause is failure to recruit don’t recall ever hearing someone say on his new members as older members pass away or her deathbed, “I wish I had spent more time and other members drop their membership. at the office.” We are Marines and the positive A detachment that is not continually recruiting new members is connecting points to communities give detachments visibility. This slowly killing itself. Does your department have a committee that is visibility aids in recruiting other Marines, Chaplains and Corpsmen, working to start new detachments? aka Death Cheaters, aka “DOCS” (not “Doctors,” as stated in my last I have mentioned before that multiple ongoing detachment activ- article) to the League. The other folks we need to leave some open ities help keep your members’ interest in attending meetings and time for in the coming year are our brothers and sisters who have renewing their memberships. Even simple things like an occasional also worn the cloth of our nation. It is difficult for those who are sep- family spaghetti dinner, a hotdog lunch or a Saturday pancake break- arated from the ones they love or who are dealing with the internal fast are great ideas for fellowship among members and for inviting scars of war like PTS or survivor’s guilt. Please keep them and those possible new members. deployed abroad always in your thoughts and prayers this year and In the past 3 to 6 months, has anyone from your detachment vis- continue to march. ited each of the elderly members who are no longer able to make Semper Fi! meetings, or called those members who are missing meetings? Has the Detachment Chaplain, or an elected detachment officer, been in touch with all members who have been unable to attend recent meetings because of illness or injury, especially those hospitalized? In closing, the 2020 National Mid-Winter Conference is February 27–29 in Norfolk, VA, at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. The deadline for room reservations is January 28, so make sure you have reserved your room. The Mid-Winter Conference is a business meet- ing and an excellent opportunity for members and elected officers of detachments and departments to become more familiar with the business side of the MCL. I hope that all Southeast Division members, and especially the detachment and department officers, will attend the 2020 South- east Division Conference to be held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Warner Robins, GA, March 26–29. For more info go to www.sediv. org/conference.php. Semper Fi!

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DIVISION REPORTS Stay on top of membership We shall never leave a Marine levels brother or sister behind

MARINES: The Division has had a very MARINES: We are looking forward to active quarter since my last report, start- participating in the upcoming Marine West ing with the Department of Arkansas Fall Expo sponsored by the League at Camp Conference on September 7, hosted by the Pendleton. It is scheduled for February 6 River Valley Detachment 1248 in Fort Smith. and 7. Favorable rates have been established I would like to thank Commandant John at Days Inn, 1501 Carmelo Dr., Oceanside, Wilson and all the members of the detach- CA, 92054. Call 1-800-590-0330 for room ment for their outstanding hospitality. reservations and mention you are with the Modern Day Marine was held September League for $65.00 single rooms and $75.00 17–19 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. It double rooms per night, good February 5–8. Johnny R. Gothard was a great expo, and even the registration Bill Ebright As in several years past, all hands are invited NVC, Southern was fast and smooth. There was a notice- NVC, Southwest to join fellow Marines for dinner February 5 Division able increase in both vendors and Marines in Division at Joe’s Crab Shack for an evening of fun and attendance. camaraderie. In Little Rock, AR, a Gold Star Monument Also, mark your calendars for our Division was dedicated on the State Capital grounds Conference, April 19-21 in Las Vegas. Great September 28, thanks in large part to MCL rates have been arranged at the Orleans members of the Sidney S. McMath Detach- Hotel & Casino, 1-800-675-3267. Tell them ment 532 and Lake Dardanelle Detachment you are from the League and use Code AG- 1310 for all their hard work on getting the N0C09 so you receive a preferred rate of Monument erected on the Capital grounds—the only one to be $49.00 plus tax per night. Division meetings and the Devil Dog Growl on a capital grounds in the United States. With a special thanks to will be held at the Leatherneck Club with special guest Thomas Ha- Marines Dwight Witcher, John Smallwood and Paul Garrett for head- zlett, 59th Chief Devil Dog (mclswdivision.org). The 2020 National ing up this project from beginning to end. Convention will be August 8-15 and is at the Hilton Daytona Beach The Department of Texas held its Fall Conference on October Oceanfront Resort. 24–26 in Nacogdoches, TX, hosted by the Pineywoods Detachment The Marine For Life Network (M4L) is an important program to as- 1189, and I would like to congratulate them and Commandant Kevin sist transitioning Marines. Thus, Pat Connell and I want to make sure Gratehouse for an outstanding and well-hosted Conference. I would ALL of our members understand how it works. The M4L Network, also like to thank Department Commandant Charles (Chuck) Bones similar to most military programs, starts at the top and works its for inviting me and Assistant National Vice Commandant David Nie- ways down. The USMC has appointed their internal M4L Coordina- mann. David and I would like to also commend Judge Advocate Paula tors to direct the program. The West Regional Coordinator is Marine Land, Adjutant Stephen Oeding and Sergeant-At-Arms Christopher Jamal Brown, whose requests go out to participating organizations Borel for their very professional and informative classes they pre- like ours. Our Division Coordinator is John Crawford, whose phone sented at the Conference. Southern Division National Vice President number is on our Division’s website: mclswdivision.org. John then Terri Gothard was very impressed with the Conference. directs any requests received by him with the details to the depart- The September 30 Roster is out, and we have way too many unpaid ments who direct them to the appropriate detachment M4L Coordi- members from August. This needs to be addressed by the detach- nator. It’s important the detachment Coordinators take immediate ments, and the departments need to remind their detachments that action and keep the department informed. They must be fully en- it is their responsibility to contact their members about unpaid sta- gaged, not just sending a bunch of emails. They must listen carefully tus. I ask all detachment Commandants to start calling or visiting to that transitional Marine, focus on the sources that can help their your absent members and find out if they just forgot to pay, or if there Marine, introduce that Marine to these sources, offer to accompany is an issue that needs to be addressed. Very often, a simple phone call the Marine on interviews and even assist the Marine in determining works. If members are in financial hardship, please consider helping what may be his or her best opportunity. them out. It will pay dividends later on. Many of our members have years of experience as wise, knowl- Semper Fi! edgeable civilians. Most also have the successful business experi- ences required to assist the transitioning Marine whose only expe- rience is serving our Corps. Our Marine “ tribal culture” can provide the transitioning Marine with the assurance that he or she is not alone and can count on our help to make the often difficult transition to civilian life. I hope to have the West Regional M4L Coordinator at the Las Vegas Conference. Semper Fi!

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A stained glass window showing American paratroopers at Sainte-Mère-Église Church.

Pointe du Hoc, where the 2nd Ranger Battalion climbed the cliffs.

One of the German batteries at Longues-sur-Mer. President Donald Trump shakes hands with veterans at the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. The The Signal Monument on Omaha Beach at Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer.

Monument to the 2nd Infantry Division.

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A collection of American-issued firearms at the Airborne Museum at Sainte-Mère-Église.

Actor James Madio, who played Frank Perconte in HBO’s Band of Brothers, is with an 82nd Airborne veteran at Pointe du Hoc.

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n June 6, 1944, one of the greatest in the West. Utah was the beach with the military operations in the history least casualties on D-Day, while Omaha Oof humanity began. On one side was the worst. It was the only beach that was the Third Reich, a Nazi-controlled Ger- seemed to be in question, but then the navy many seeking expansion and world dom- got dangerously close to the beaches and ination. On the other side was an alliance fired directly on the German defenses. This of powerful free nations and armies from allowed the Americans to get off beaches occupied countries seeking to be liberated and advance a little bit inland. Between Utah from Nazi control. Between them was the and Omaha Beaches, the 2nd Ranger Battal- English Channel, a body of water ranging ion climbed the steep cliffs beneath Pointe from 150 miles wide to almost 20 miles wide du Hoc and took out the German defenses depending on where you are at. Armies had there. Meanwhile, the British landed at crossed it before many times, including Wil- Sword and Gold Beaches, facing tough resis- liam the Conqueror during his bid for the tance. Between the two beaches was Juno throne of England, and the kings of England Beach, where the Canadians fought a deter- did so many times during the Hundred Years’ mined enemy and suffered heavy casualties. War for their claim to the throne of France. By the end of the day, all the beaches were Napoleon had considered trying to cross the taken, and more soldiers were on their way. Channel to invade England, and Hitler had Yet the battle for Normandy was far from planned to do this as well but instead chose over. As the Allies advanced inland, they to invade the Soviet Union—a decision that encountered an almost impossible obsta- would come back to haunt him. cle in the form of the hedgerows. Since the Now, an army of free men and women was times of the Romans, they were made with The Signal Monument on Omaha Beach at Saint- about to cross that cold Channel and liberate Laurent-sur-Mer. stones and dirt and were used to set bound- the people of France. First came the buildup, aries between farms and keep livestock in. where soldiers, tanks, trucks, aircraft and ish paratroopers, who captured important Bushes and trees grew on them, making it other equipment in the thousands and mil- strategic positions behind the beaches like impossible for the Allies to see what was lions were gathered in England. A special the now-named Pegasus Bridge and the on the other side. Tanks were easy targets fake army was created in the port of Dover German battery at Brécourt Manor. Then down the narrow roads, and when they tried opposite the port of Calais to distract the tens of thousands of American, British and to climb over the top of the hedgerows, their Germans, while the real invasion force was Canadian soldiers stormed the beaches of undersides—the weakest part of the tank— prepared opposite the shores of Normandy. Normandy, divided into five sections code- were exposed and made easy targets for This was D-Day, and it was a success. The named Utah, Omaha, Juno, Gold and Sword. anti-tank weapons. first to land were the American and Brit- Americans took Utah and Omaha Beaches Finally, the Allies took the anti-tank

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A setup from the Overlord Museum. One can see a soldier about to shoot a grenade from his rifle. obstacles, called hedgehogs, which were on Day 1 an orientation table that gave us a view of the the beaches in Normandy, cut them up and town and the beaches there. A German radar On June 3, the first day of our tour, we put them on the front of tanks to be used like station was located here, and only the base stopped at Memorial Pegasus in Ranville, a plow. With the help of these Rhino Tanks, remains. No troops landed there on D-Day, France. On display was the original bridge the Allies broke through the hedgerows and the town was taken by land. Near the itself, a bascule bridge designed to lift up and advanced inland. Soon, Saint-Lô, Caen, table was a monument to the Royal Engi- to let ships pass underneath it. It crossed Cherbourg and other cities in Normandy neers and a weird tank that had been painted the Caen Canal and was also named after were under Allied control, and on August all over. The Arromanches 360o Museum-Cin- the neighboring town of Bénouville. It was 25, 1944, Paris was liberated by Free French ema is also there with a special movie. replaced in 1994 and was eventually sold forces. The next year, 1945, Hitler commit- We stayed in Arromanches for lunch, then to Memorial Pegasus. Also on display at the ted suicide on April 30, and the German headed up to Longues-sur-Mer Battery. This museum was a replica of an Airspeed Horsa Reich surrendered on May 2, ending the war battery was located between Omaha and and a part of a Bailey bridge, as well as a few for the Allies in Europe. Gold Beaches and was a pain to the Allies on other military vehicles and indoor displays. D-Day. It withstood heavy attacks by bomb- The Tour Our next destination was Juno Beach, ers and battleships, until it finally surren- where we stopped briefly to look around. The year 2019 marked the 75th Anniversary dered the next day. After seeing Longues- We then headed up to the Arroman- of the D-Day Landings, and I wanted to go. sur-Mer, we headed over to Omaha Beach, ches-les-Bains, where one of the Mulberry It was a once in a lifetime opportunity, like where we first stopped briefly at the landing harbors was installed. Mulberry harbors the anniversary of the Battles of Hastings or site of the 29th Infantry Division, then stopped were portable harbors developed by the Waterloo, which I sadly missed, or the Bat- at the Signal Monument and the Les Braves Allies, who believed it was easier than trying tle of Agincourt, which I did not. And there Monument at Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer. We to take one of the heavily defended ports on was no way on earth I was going to miss this. walked around for a moment and explored the French coast. It turned out to be a great Through Semper Fi magazine, my sister and I the beach a little before we moved on to the idea, and the Allies were able to move large learned about Military Historical Tours, which Charles Shay Memorial, a monument to the amounts of ammunition, vehicles and other was doing a special tour like they do every Native Americans and Native Canadians who supplies through one of the harbors until year on the anniversary. They were doing two fought in France in World War II. We then vis- other ports were captured. The other harbor tours, one that started on May 28 and one that ited the U.S. 2nd Division Monument on a hill at Omaha Beach had been heavily damaged, started on June 2. I signed up for the shorter overlooking Omaha Beach and made our way and the Allies could not use it. tour and bought my tickets to France. back to the hotel in Caen. Before we entered the town, we arrived at

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The Airborne Museum features a C-47 Skytrain used to haul cargo, transport troops, drop para- troops, tow gliders and serve as a flying ambulance. One of 307 crosses of men known only to God.

Day 2 thanked them for their service to their coun- Here, Easy Company from the 101st Airborne try. Also, throughout the tour, we saw mili- took a German artillery battery with tactics On our second day, we headed up to the tary vehicles and reenactors everywhere. that are still in use today. There was a mon- Overlord Museum. We were not there long, Most were dressed as Americans, but I do ument to the 101st Airborne Easy Company but I was still very impressed. Countless remember seeing a few Canadians and Brit- that stands on the side of the road. This vehicles, uniforms, guns and other equip- ish. I saw no one dressed up as German mili- engagement was made famous by the tele- ment from the American, British, Cana- tary, and I think we all know why. vision series Band of Brothers, which chron- dian, French and German Armies filled the After Pointe du Hoc, we drove over to icles the story of Easy Company and all the museum, and the displays were crowded but Utah Beach. The museum of Utah Beach engagements they went through. There was well done. Outside were a number of other is impressive, with a B-26 Marauder in a actually a television system on the bus, and vehicles, including a large Sherman and a hanger. Outside the museum was a Higgins they played Band of Brothers while we drove M10 Tank Destroyer, also known as a Wol- Boat that you could walk into. Next to it through the Norman countryside. verine. When we were done, we hopped back were a few monuments, including one to the Our next stop was the town of Sainte- on the bus and drove up to one of the best Higgins Boat itself. There was a monument Mère-Église. If anyone has seen “The Lon- parts of the whole tour. to the creator of the boat, Andrew Higgins. gest Day,” this is where the paratrooper The Best Part of the Tour Not far away was a monument to the “Frog- John Steele was trapped on the church and men,” underwater divers whose job was to could only watch from above as the fighting To say I was amazed at Pointe du Hoc clear various obstacles. Another monument occurred in the town. He was later captured, would be an understatement. I had heard was dedicated to the 1st Engineer Special Bri- but he escaped and helped capture the about it before and even remember playing gade, and one to the fallen men of the 90th town. Today, every year, the town hangs a a video game where the player is a Ranger Infantry Division was nearby. replica of John Steele on the church. there, but I wish I had known more. All over Our next stop was the Maisy Battery. This There is an outstanding museum at the cliff are bunkers and craters. The craters place had only been discovered a few years Sainte-Mère-Église, called the Airborne were over three men deep and were hard to ago and had an interesting story behind it. It Museum. Opened in 1964, the buildings are get in and out. The bunkers were large and had been built by captured Poles and other built like parachutes. It has a CG-4A Glider extended underground. Just imagining the prisoners of war to keep it secret from the you can walk into and a C-47 Skytrain which battle that took place here is amazing. The French, and the way it was built made it hard you can look down upon from a balcony. view from the cliff was impressive as well. I for the battleships of the coast to hit it. Amer- Another building has a special exhibit that was unable to get a good picture of the mon- ican Rangers eventually captured it with a allows visitors to relive D-Day as a para- ument there because of the large numbers few wounded and none killed. The operation trooper, starting in a plane that feels like it is of people, but I do plan on returning. was kept secret until a few years ago, when it in the air with model buildings below. Throughout the tour, we met a few World was discovered by a British historian. Sainte-Mère-Église is a nice little town. It War II veterans. They were almost always in was full of reenactors and tourists, as well wheelchairs and were escorted by friends Day 3 as military vehicles. One diner had a dummy and family. I shook a few hands of these On June 5, we first visited Brécourt Manor. paratrooper hanging from the ceiling, and brave men of the Greatest Generation and

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We were then treated that night to steaks from local cattle. Normandy is famous for its steaks and for a number of other dairy prod- ucts, especially its cheese and butter. It is also famous for cider, poiré (perry), fish and apples. Day 5

On June 7, Day 5, we went to the city of Rouen. We first visited the Cathedral Notre- Dame and explored the insides. In this Cathe- dral is buried the heart of Richard the Lion- heart and Rollo the First to rule Normandy and ancestor to William the Conqueror and other kings and queens of England. We then walked through Rouen to where Joan of Arc was burned to the stake. We walked under the Gros Horloge, a large clock inserted into the side of a Renaissance arch. We arrived at A display from the Airborne Museum at Sainte-Mère-Ēglise. the spot Joan was burned, now under a large pillar with a cross on it. Next to it is a modern the shops were full of World War II souvenirs little while later, French President Emman- church named after the saint. and other treats. In the church is a stained uel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron We shopped around Rouen for a little glass window displaying American para- arrived, and the two made their way to the bit before driving to our next destination, troopers landing in the presence of Christ front of the cemetery, where a massive the home of Claude Monet, one of France’s and the Virgin Mary. podium was set up. The podium covered the greatest artists. The house is filled with The tour bus then took us to Bayeux, bronze statue called “The Spirit of American great paintings, both by Monet and by other home to the Bayeux Tapestry, which tells Youth Rising from the Waves,” which shows artists. The gardens are amazing as well, a the story of the conquest of England by Wil- a young man rising out of the water. It also perfect place to sit and relax. liam, Duke of Normandy, also known as Wil- covered up maps that showed the battle of Final Stop liam the Conquer. The tapestry was created Normandy on the wall. by someone close to William and tells the French President Emmanuel Macron was Our next and final stop was Chateau de La story of how and why he invaded England in the first of the two world leaders to speak. It Roche-Guyon, Rommel’s HQ during the Bat- 1066. It is amazing to look at, and we were was a good speech, where he praised the Amer- tle for Normandy. We did not stay long, but given a special audio device that told us icans and other Allies who fought on D-Day. I did take a lot of pictures. It was a nice end- the story on the tapestry. It was housed in “We know what we owe to you veterans. Our ing to a long journey. That night we arrived in a good museum that had artifacts from the freedom. On behalf of my nation, I just want to Paris and said our goodbyes. I spent another time of William and miniature replicas of the say, thank you.” That day, Macron awarded five day in Paris before returning home on June 10. buildings from the time. We then returned American veterans the Legion of Honour, the Au Revoir to our hotel for the night. highest award that France could give. Then it was President Trump’s turn to The tour was outstanding, and the guides Day 4—The Big Event speak. He praised the men who died that day were nice and helpful. They were not con- On June 6, Day 4, we drove to the Nor- and the men who continue to live. “You’re the trolling and let us have a bit of freedom. My mandy American Cemetery and Memorial pride of our nation. You are the glory of our fellow travelers were great as well. Most were for the 75th Anniversary Event. We arrived republic. And we thank you from the bottom veterans and enjoyed the tour a great deal. A early and were able to walk around the cem- of our hearts.” He thanked the veterans per- special thanks to Shayne Jarosz, who answered etery paths. From the front of the cemetery sonally and shook their hands. “In defeating all my questions and helped with the few prob- to the chapel in the center there was seating evil, they left a legacy that will last forever.” lems I had. Another special thanks to Casey for thousands of people and large television After the speeches, both presidents and Feucht, who did much of the organizing for sets to see the front. We eventually sat down their wives walked over to the side of the cem- the tour. There were places and schedules we and waited for the presidents of France and etery facing the sea and watched as planes would never had gotten to if not for her. the United States to arrive. At one point, the flew overhead. The first to fly over was a more As for Normandy itself, a few days were screens showed the few remaining veter- modern transport plane, which was followed just not enough. There are so many muse- ans of that fateful day in 1944 and all gave shortly after by restored World War II bomb- ums, monuments, memorials and other a standing ovation as the camera moved ers and transport planes. Then four jets flew sights to see in this part of France and not across the few remaining of the Greatest over, and one broke away, performing the just involving World War II. I had a few Generation. While we waited for the world Missing Man Formation, the Aerial salute for regrets on this trip, and I plan to return to leaders, two bands, an American one and a fallen heroes. It was soon followed by a group this wonderful land. Normandy’s history is French one, took turns playing songs from of jets who used colored smoke to create the a part of our history and should not be for- both the United States and France. tricolor flag of France in the sky. gotten. If you have family and are planning Then President Donald J. Trump arrived After the festivities, we waited a while for a trip, take them to Normandy and always with his wife, First Lady Melania Trump. A the bus and then returned back to the hotel. remember what you see here.

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NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE REPORT PHILIP G. SHORT Encourage members of Congress to accomplish their responsibility

MARINES: As we enter the first months members of Con- expand caregiver support. Aligned with of 2020, there are new and old challenges gress to accom- this effort should be full implementa- legislatively to address on behalf of our plish their respon- tion of behavioral health and well-be- fellow Marines and their families at all lev- sibility: funding our ing programs to address rising rates of els of service: Active, Reserve, Retired and government. For suicide and growing numbers of service Veteran. We must consolidate our past instance, without member veterans and family members successes and continue the attack to pro- the NDAA and the suffering from pain, mental health con- tect and advocate for legislation to support appropriations leg- ditions and traumatic injuries. military pay, force levels, combat readiness, islation, we oper- 6. End financial penalties to disabled ser- health care and retirement benefits, veter- ate the DoD and vice members and survivors. ans’ affairs services, wounded warriors and other part of our 7. Ensure the Guard and Reserve system other quality of life areas (including Marine federal govern- adequately supports requirements for For Life Network and transition assistance ment under Continuing Resolutions (CR). CR an operational reserve. programs). rules prevent federal agencies from recruiting 8. Delay plans for consolidation of mili- I had the opportunity to attend the fall or hiring new staff and implementing new pro- tary exchanges and commissaries until meeting of the National Marine Corps grams, and they prevent departments from the release of the GAO report and anal- Council (NMCC). The Council members cutting programs that are wasting taxpayer ysis of the same. are all from the veterans organizations money. Stop-gap measures (CR) kick the can 9. Recruitment and retention of an that are Marine Corps-based. On the down the road and create uncertainty for agen- all-volunteer force require alignment agenda for this meeting was a discussion cies and employers, therefore negatively of spouse and family support programs. of General Berger’s new guidance for our impacting communities and families. In the 10. Ensure timely access to VA health care Marine Corps leadership via the Comman- end, the transformation envisioned by the and preserve veterans’ earned bene- dant’s Intent and Commandant’s Plan- Commandant of the Marine Corps is hindered, fits. Continue implementation of the ning Guidance (both available on our web- thereby negatively impacting readiness. VA MISSION Act and support of invest- site at mclnational.org under the library Other areas that we must consider for our ment in the modernization of VHA clin- and legislation tabs). As we execute the 2020 legislative priorities include: ical assets, technology and electronic FY20 defense budget and go through the 1. Ensure any TRICARE reform sustains health records. FY21 budget process, the Commandant access to top-quality care and avoids Though these priorities will continue to has laid out significant changes to the disproportional TRICARE fee increases. evolve over time and with the passage of way our Corps will conduct the future Additionally, the potential elimination legislation, they require us to engage at fight. In sum, there are three themes that of 20% of existing military medical bil- all levels with our members of Congress. we should support through the National lets requires careful analysis before any At the MCL National Headquarters, we Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) pro- implementation. will continue to monitor and engage on cess: 1) to reestablish the Marine Corps’ 2. Sustain military pay comparability with all legislation affecting active duty and naval roots after years of operations the private sector. In 2020, the pay raise reserve service members, retirees, vet- ashore in Iraq and Afghanistan; 2) to build is 3:1% and should be continued and erans and their families and will alert our structure and weapons for great power tied to private sector indexes. membership to key legislation. Our mem- conflict, particularly in the Pacific; and 3. Block erosion of compensation and bership in, and engagement through The 3) to maintain a high level of individual non-pay and quality-of-life benefits. Military Coalition (TMC) continues to be warfighting prowess. These concepts are Ensuring the health and safety of mili- a strong advocacy tool on behalf of all consistent with the National Defense tary families in privatized military hous- service members and their families. Stay Strategy. ing, to include a tenant bill of rights. tuned, and until next issue, we’re leanin’ As we look at 2020 legislative priorities for 4. Protect military retirement and COLAs. forward in the trenches. our League, it is essential that we encourage our 5. Sustain wounded warrior programs and Semper Fi!

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At the Grand Ban- quet at the National Convention in Bill- ings, MT, are newly elected Officers (left to right) T.J. Morgan, National Judge Advocate; Dennis Tobin, National Comman- dant; Johnny Baker, National Senior Vice Commandant; and Warren Griffin, National Junior Vice Commandant.

North Iowa Detachment 859 held their annual picnic in Mason City, IA, on August 3, 2019. Over 50 members, family and friends attended. Brats and burgers were grilled with side dishes supplied by members.

The Riverview Unit of the MCL Auxiliary donated $500 to the Tampa Bay Area Young Detachment 1372, Morris, IL, Marine of the Year Bob Messel. Marines. Left to right: Ruth Becker, Pat Skelding, Judith Ferguson, Mary Renz, Judy Essick, Shirley Westcott and Susan Pugh, who is presenting the check to Brian Frank the Young Marine Commander and the Sgt. Walter P. Ryan Detachment 1226 Com- mandant.

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Raegan Murphey, Coal City High School, received the Members of the Flint Detachment 155 participated in Flint, Michigan’s annual “Back to the 2019 Scholarship Grant from Detachment 1372, Morris, IL. Bricks” parade. A week long activity of vintage car displays and cruising. Left to right: Jim Commandant Harion Enervold (left) and Web Sergeant Hatfield, Dick Monroe, Andy Cervini, Larry Carrithers, PNC John Tuohy, Russ Hart and Lee Hugo Gonzales presented the award. Mann.

The Upper Darby Detachment 884 was asked to provide the color guard for the opening ceremonies at the Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance on September 8, 2019. Left to Members of the Fox Valley Marines Detachment 1233, Aurora, IL, greet and thank golfers right: Pete Leahy, Mark Doucette, Bob DiTullio and Tom at this year’s 12th Annual Fox Valley Marines Golf Classic held at Bliss Creek on August 14, Weaver. 2019.

Marines in the Poplar Bluff, MO, area came together to form a detachment. The detachment is slated to be named in Honor of SSgt. Eric W. Summers, a native of Poplar Bluff. SSgt. Summers was an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician who was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 13, 2013, at Camp Pendleton, CA.

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Lewis B. Puller, Jr., Detachment 524 of Carlisle, PA, pre- sented an achieve- ment award to Eagle Scout Will Teeney at his Eagle Scout award ceremony on September 8, 2019. Left to right: L. Kipp, J.Clouse, J. Grove, Eagle Scout Will Teeney and Marines B. McNaughton and P. Wallace.

Members of the David Murnighan Detachment 161 in How- ell, MI, are pictured presenting Elizabeth Cooke, General Lewis B. Puller, Jr., Detachment 524, Carlisle, PA, honors William Grove, a Korean War Manager of the Panera Bread of Howell, with a Certificate of Veteran at his funeral September 7, 2019, with a Final Salute rendered by Marines (w/ Appreciation. Panera Bread supplied sandwiches, rolls and rifles) left to right: B. O’Connell, P. Wallace, D. Rose, L. Kipp, J. Crawford. Marine Alan coffee during the detachment’s 3-day fundraising event at Ferguson (back to the camera), commanding. Walmart. Left to right: Steve Sheldon, Stanley Cooke, Eliza- beth Cooke, Raymond Rayl and Jim Thompson.

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Congratulations to Jim Wright, charter member of the First State Detachment 689, Ocean View, DE, who was inducted into the National Olde Tymers Softball Hall of Fame of Delmarva, Class of 2019. Jim, 85 this year, is still very active in the both the League and the softball league. Above: Jim accepting his award from the president of the softball league, Steve Unger.

On September 6, 2019, the MCL of Woodstock Ceremo- nial Rifle Team completed its 200th Military Funeral Honors since May 16, 2019. The Ceremonial Rifle Team considers it their duty, as well as a privilege, to continue to serve in this capacity.

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Washington County Detachment 1138’s swearing-in cere- mony of its newest member, Monsignor Joseph Lamonde, the 13th Chaplain of the USMC. From right: Monsignor Joseph Lamonde, Sr. Vice Commandant Sonny Moorehead and Commandant Jeff Gallagher.

Barbie Casey accepts a $2,000 Scholarship from National Sr. Vice Commandant Johnny Baker. Barbie sought a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene after her Navy veteran husband became fully disabled after a parachute training accident. MCL Scholarship provided through a Delta Dental Grant.

On September 14, 2019, several Marines from Peter P. Monaco Jr. Detachment 40, Glastonbury, CT, mustered at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT, with nearly 1,000 other participants and spectators to support the annual Step Up for the Brave fundraising event. The detachment was a Gold Sponsor of this great event.

Arthur R. Meyer Jr. Detachment 472 members attending dedication of MOPH Mon- ument at the Tallahassee, FL, National Cemetery. We have a number of detachment members who are members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and thought it appropriate to attend this ceremony, in honor of them and other brothers who received this award.

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Dedication ceremony to honor the three Indiana Marines and two sailors who died in the Beirut Barracks Bombing (Oct. 23, 1983). The Indiana-based detachments involved in the Beirut Barracks Memorial dedication for the Indiana Marines and Sailors were Elkhart Area Detachment 1397, Dunes Leath- ernecks Detachment 1056 and Howlin Mad Detachment 93.

Dilbert Littrell with an MCL member from Ore- On October 4, 2019, ceremony at Post #1 in Phoenix, AZ. Ira Hayes Detachment 002, with Honor gon. This picture was taken at the Department Guard POW, MIA, KIA honoring a deceased veteran. This Marine Corps unit respects all veterans of Oregon Convention in Coos Bay. Dilbert regardless of branch of service or grade; we all served our Commander and Chief. received the Department of Oregon Marine of the Year and also received a Distinguished Cit- izen Gold Award from National Commandant Wendell Webb. PFC Littrell not only survived the battle of Iwo Jima but saw combat in Saipan, Okinawa, Tinan Island and the Marshall Islands. Dilbert turned 95 this year and is the longest surviving Iwo Jima Marine in the Department of Oregon.

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Northampton County Detachment 298 in PA participated in the John Basilone (MOH) Parade in Raritan, NJ, on September 22, 2019. Left to right: J. Mineo, J. Mitzak, R. Indine, G. Meyers, F. Bauman, “Doc” R. Hockenbury. Scale model of U.S.S. New Jersey was displayed in the parade. In memory of deceased MCPO E. Brotzman 43 years and Marine Sgt D. Schiable who served aboard the ship 1953-1955.

Above: [Editor’s note: These two captions from the Fall issue incorrectly stated Det. 327] James M. Slay Detachment 329 established four annual MC JROTC Scholarships for the top senior Cadets in four Richmond, VA-area high schools.

Left: James M. Slay Detachment 329, Richmond, VA, Commandant Mark Moore presents a shadow box to Life Member, Dr. Bruce Heilman, Chan- cellor, University of Richmond, WWII Marine Sgt during the Battle for Oki- nawa and Japan Occupation and president of The Greatest Generation Foundation.

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Wortman-Lowe Enduring Freedom Detachment 1263 at Riley Days Festival.

Northern Neck Detachment 1062, Lottsburg, VA, July 4th parade. It is the Detachment 597 Commandant Harry Hodges (left) and Dept. of California first time marching for our brave Marine flag holders since leaving active Commandant Dick Jennings present the Distinguished Citizen Award to service: David Pere, Jonathan Balco, Jason Henning and Nancy Banes. WWII Marine and detachment member, 97-year-old Jean Irving.

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The Walter S. Kildow Detachment of Zanesville honored Jack Drake with a Certificate of Appreciation for providing our detachment with the infor- mation of deceased veterans from Muskingum County to add to our Vet- erans Wall in Greenwood Cemetery in Zanesville, Ohio. Jack (left) and Dick Bowers Vice Commandant of the detachment (right).

October 15, 2019, is the official “kick-off” date for the Toys for Tots drive in the Southern Utah area. Utah Dixie Detachment 1270’s Marines Lee Deuel and Larry Mineer welcome holiday shoppers to Walmart and remind them to drop off a toy or make a financial donation.

In the foreground are members of the Dept. of PA MCL at the 2019 National Convention, including (left to right) Department Commandant Bob Ziltz, National Vice Commandant Jim Powell and National Chief of Staff Brian Natali.

Lisa Solarczyk with Iwo Jima survivor Gene E. Bell.

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Cam Kulick lowering the flag on September 11 ceremo- nies, Lower Burrell American Legion Commandant Jim Walters saluting. MCL Legislative Chair Phil Short (left) and MCL National Chief Operating Officer Bob Borka (right) present the Iron Mike Award to Senator Pat Roberts (center) on October 21, 2019, at the Senator’s office in Washington, D.C. The Senator was nominated for this award by the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

On September 29, 2019, DuPage County Detachment 399 pre- sented the USMC CMC citation, MCL Good Citizenship citation and USMC KA-BAR® knife to Eagle Scout Ryan S. Thiele. Left to right: Sgt-At-Arms Roger The Private George Phillips Detachment 1214, Ballwin, MO, Gaden, Eagle Scout hosted a promotion ceremony for Marine veteran Tyler Huff- Ryan S. Thiele, Judge man. LCpl Huffman never received his promotion to Corpo- Advocate George Bor- ral due to his injuries in Afghanistan. Huffman was promoted mann and Paymaster to Cpl by Capt. Randall Gregorius and SgtMaj Gabriel Flynn Victoria Cobbett (PDC). from 3rd Bn 23rd Marines. Pvt George Phillips detachment Commandant Ed Rau is also pictured. Join Roll Call! ALL MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEMBERS MAY SUBMIT ROLL CALL ENTRIES SUBMISSION DIRECTIONS You may submit photos with short captions in email to semperfi@chipot the highest resolution possible (specific criteria are in the instruction on lepublishing.com. Photos must not be more than 11MB in size. the upload site). Captions—Photo captions should briefly describe the event and list per- Permission—For photos of youths under age 18, please visit www. sons present in the photo(s) along with detachment number and loca- mcleaguelibrary.org/programs documents for the Photo Release Form. tion. Captions should be no longer than 60 words. Please do not include Sorry—There are no guarantees of publication. The most common rea- information about persons not present in the photo(s). sons for Roll Call rejection are: 1) the photo was blurry or too small in size, Photos—We cannot use photos that are inserted into an email, PDF or and 2) the uniforms in the photo did not meet regulations. MS Word document. Please make sure each photo is a separate file in NOTICE TO MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DETACHMENTS! Please consider taking a group photo of your detachment’s mem- capture some memories. We would love to include your photos in bership. Department and division conferences are another way to the Semper Fi magazine.

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League Member’s One Marine’s Tribal Experiences Recollections of the Relate to Marine Tribe Korean War The author, a member of the Marine Corps League in Wichita, KS, sparks interest in his upbringing as a member of the Omaha Tribe. It is touching that author Bob Lonn wrote about the stories told by Stabler describes the Omaha word for tribe, Uki’te, as having two his brother Ken. Both men served in the Marine Corps. Ken’s story is meanings: “… as a verb, it means ‘to fight against external foes;’ as the journey of a Marine through the Korean War, and it is very touch- a noun it means ‘tribe’” (Stabler, 2018, p. 34). It is very relatable to ing. The author ensures a good measure of humor as well. The book the tribe of Marines. is an easy read, and the pages flow really well. The book is an easy read while the author takes us on his life’s journey. His depiction of events along with photos carries the read- EXCITEMENT! “Shot At and Missed” er from one place to another at a logical and informative pace. By Bob Lonn Publisher: Tate Publishing and Enterprises, LLC, 2015 A Plains Indian Warrior’s Story: Hethu’shka Washoeshay Paperback Language: English 204 pages 978-1680976656 By Hollis D. Stabler Publisher: Hollis Dawes Stabler, 2018 ISBN: Sold on Amazon Paperback Language: English 212 pages ISBN: 978-1732429901 Sold on Google Books

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I, in the presence of Almighty God, and the members of the Marine Corps League here assembled, being fully aware of the symbols, motto, principles and purposes of the Marine Corps League, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will uphold and defend the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America and of the Marine Corps League. I will never knowingly wrong, deceive or defraud the League as to the value of anything. I will never knowingly wrong or injure or permit any member or any member’s family to be wronged or injured if to prevent the same Is within my power. I will never propose for membership one known to me to be unqualified or unworthy to become a member of the League. I further promise to govern my conduct in the League’s affairs and In my personal life In a manner becoming a decent honorable person and will never knowingly bring discredit to the League, so help me God.

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I, in the presence of Almighty God, and the members of the Marine Corps League here assembled, being fully aware that, as an Associate Member, I will not be permitted to hold an elective office or to vote on Marine Corps League policy, a membership application, or an election of officers, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will uphold and defend the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America and of the Marine Corps League. I will never knowingly wrong, deceive or defraud the League as to the value of anything. I will never knowingly wrong or injure or permit any member or any member’s family to be wronged or injured if to prevent the same Is within my power. I will never propose for membership one known to me to be unqualified or unworthy to become a member of the League. I further promise to govern my conduct in the League’s affairs and In my personal life In a manner becoming a decent honorable person and will never knowingly bring discredit to the League, so help me God.

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OATH OF MEMBERSHIP – REGULAR MEMBERS

I, in the presence of Almighty God, and the members of the Marine Corps League here assembled, being fully aware of the symbols, motto, principles and purposes of the Marine Corps League, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will uphold and defend the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America and of the Marine Corps League. I will never knowingly wrong, deceive or defraud the League as to the value of anything. I will never knowingly wrong or injure or permit any member or any member’s family to be wronged or injured If to prevent the same Is within my power. I will never propose for membership one known to me to be unqualified or unworthy to become a member of the League. I further promise to govern my conduct in the League’s affairs and in my personal life In a manner becoming a decent honorable person and will never knowingly bring discredit to the League, so help me God.

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OATH OF MEMBERSHIP – ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

I, in the presence of Almighty God, and the members of the Marine Corps League here assembled, being fully aware that, as an Associate Member, I will not be permitted to hold an elective office or to vote on Marine Corps League policy, a membership application, or an election of officers, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will uphold and defend the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America and of the Marine Corps League. I will never knowingly wrong, deceive or defraud the League as to the value of anything. I will never knowingly wrong or injure or permit any member or any member’s family to be wronged or injured If to prevent the same Is within my power. I will never propose for membership one known to me to be unqualified or unworthy to become a member of the League. I further promise to govern my conduct In the League’s affairs and in my personal life in a manner becoming a decent honorable person and will never knowingly bring discredit to the League, so help me God.

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