A Publication of the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 Commandant’s Corner

Volume 4, No 1. It has been a very eventful Winter Quarter for the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407. We hope that everyone had Winter Quarter a joyous holiday season and a great start to a new year. 1 Dec 2016 — 28 Feb 2017 Members from the detachment were busy collecting toys for the Program and helped support the Gunny Claus program. Our own Sergeant At Arms Steve Tracy is one of those Editor Marine that are part of the Gunny Claus program. Members of the Tim Manchester Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 and their SgtMaj USMC (RET) family members attended the Swansboro Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee Annual Veteran’s Holiday Dinner at the Hampton Inn, Swansboro, NC.

League Officers The Detachment purchased ten wreaths in support of The Wreaths Commandant Tim Manchester Across American program and helped place them at a ceremony held at the Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery. Senior Vice Luis Alers

Junior Vice Ray Smith We participated in the 2016 Veterans Stand Down to assist home- less and indigent Veterans and were presented a Certificate of Judge Advocate Bill Ayers Appreciation. We also supported the Non Commissioned Officers

Adjutant Tim Manchester Association Down East Chapter 906, SgtMaj “Mack” McKinney Awards and will attend their ceremony in March 2017. Paymaster /Past Commandant Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr.

Chaplain Don Broussard

Sergeant At Arms Steve Tracy There are more events planned, so please visit our website at: Historian Katie Solano http://swansboromarinecorpsleague.webs.com.

Webmaster/Editor Tim Manchester You can also visit our Facebook page, or email us at: [email protected] for more details.

MAILING ADDRESS: Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 P.O. Box 83, Swansboro, NC Commandant Tim Manchester 28584-8572 EMAIL: [email protected] The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407

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The military exchanges have the green light to open their online doors to veterans by Nov. 11, an idea initially proposed by a top exchange official nearly three years ago. Defense Department officials notified the congressional oversight committees Jan. 11 of their intent to open up the military exchange online shopping benefit to all honorably discharged veterans. On Jan. 18, a memorandum went out with guidance for the military departments to implement the program by Nov. 11. Congress had 30 days from the notification to lodge any protests, but "to date, the department has not received any concerns from the committees," said Army Lt. Col. Myles Caggins, a DoD spokesman, on Wednesday. DoD will address any future congressional concerns, but "no further guidance to the military departments is necessary for them to begin preparation to implement this online exchange benefit," Caggins said. The new shopping privileges will apply only to online shopping, not to brick-and-mortar stores. Newly eligible veterans -- DoD estimates there are 15 million of them -- wouldn't be able to buy uniforms, alcohol or tobacco products. While plans call for a Veterans Day launch, officials can approve an earlier start date if they deem it appropriate, according to the Jan. 18 memo. Preparations include ordering and stocking the increased inventory, and other operational requirements. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service, or AAFES, and Navy Exchange Service Command, or NEXCOM, have online shopping websites, but authorized shoppers can buy from either site, regardless of branch of service. Defense officials approve expanded veterans online shopping benefit The Army's top enlisted soldier already has offered his support for the program.

HOW IT WILL WORK As they do with other authorized customers, the exchanges will use data provided by the Defense Manpower Data Center to verify veteran eligibility for online shopping privileges. Veterans whose records are incomplete or don't appear in the Veterans Affairs Department database will need to register through VA, according to a letter to congressional committees with oversight over DoD and VA issues by Peter Levine, former acting undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness. The exchange services will provide registration information on their online sites, and the AAFES call center will help veterans navigate the process. Veterans with honorable discharges will be authorized to shop online at any of the military exchange sites regardless of service branch, but they won't be able to receive a DoD identification card through the program, or gain access to DoD installations and other DoD property where exchanges are located. There are no plans to extend the benefit to these veterans' dependents because "it would be cost prohibitive to collect and track these individuals in the database used for verification of eligibility," Levine wrote in the letter. AAFES will invest about $1.8 million a year to cover costs associated with the expansion of their online platform, according to Levine's letter. If 0.3 percent of the newly eligible veteran group - or about 45,000 veterans - shop online, that cost is expected to be recouped. AAFES CEO Tom Shull formally proposed the idea of expanding the benefit to honorably discharged veterans to DoD on May 14, 2014, noting that it would provide a modest benefit to those who had served but left the military short of retirement. De- fense officials determined that it could be accomplished administratively, without a change in law. The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407

Junior Vice

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Detachment #1407 A. Total Life Members 16 B. Total Paid Up Regular & Associate Members 38 C. Total Paid Up Members (A + B) 54 D. Total Unpaid Regular & Associate Members 0 E. Total Paid & Unpaid Members (C + D) 54 F. % Not in Good Standing (D / B) 0.00%

Renewal Information for Current Members

If you know anyone who is qualified to become a member of the Marine Corps League and wants to join, you can find a copy of the Membership Application on our website at: http:// swansboromarinecorpsleague.webs.com. You can also visit our Facebook page, or email us at: [email protected] for more details.

If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact Ray Smith at e-mail address [email protected] The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407

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Please check out the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment website at swansboromarinecorp- sleague.webs.com for the latest information and events.

Membership Applications can be found at our website. Membership Application can be mailed to Marine Corps League Swansboro Detach- ment #1407, P.O. Box 83, Swansboro, NC 28584-8572. Or you can contact Alex Nevgloski or Tim Manchester at [email protected].

Every member has the opportunity to compete for “Recruiter Of The Year”.

Our goal is to increase membership by 10% each year.

You can also check us out on Facebook.

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RECENT EVENTS

December 2016 2 December, ten (10) members attend morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 6 December, MCL Swansboro Detachment #1407 holds their annual Awards Dinner. Past Commandant Alexander J. “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. is awarded the Detachment “Marine of the Year” award for 2016. 7 December, members attended the Swansboro Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. Volume 4, No 1. 7 December, members attended the Pearl Harbor Remembrance at the American Legion Post 265, Jacksonville, NC. Page 5 7 December, members attended the Appreciation and Farewell Dinner for the Onslow County Director of Veteran Services, Mrs. Amelia Grissett at the Golden Corral in Jacksonville. Winter Quarter 8 December, members attended the Swansboro Military Affairs Committee 1 Dec 2016 — 28 Feb 2017 Annual Holiday Veteran's Dinner at the Hampton Inn, Swansboro, NC. 9 December, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts.

10 December, 0700 Retiree Breakfast, Camp Lejeune NC. 16 December, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 17 December, 1145 Wreaths Across American Ceremony at the Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery. 23 December, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 23 December, Tots for Tots pickup. 25 December, Merry Christmas. 30 December, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. January 2017 1 January, Happy New Year 2017. 3 January, 1830-2000 (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) Monthly MCL Meeting. 6-7 January, Department of MCL Winter Quarterly and MODD Growl 2017. 6 January, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 11 January, 0800 Swansboro Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. 13 January, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 16 January, Martin Luther King Birthday. 18 January, we laid George M. Barrows Sr to rest. 20 January, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 21 January, 0800 MODD Pound #370 Growl, Cox Family Restaurant, Morehead City, NC. 27 January, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 31 January, 1830-2000 (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm) Onslow County Council of Veteran Organizations (OCCOVO) meeting.

February 2017 3 February, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 7 February, 1830-2000 (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) Monthly MCL Meeting. 8 February, 0800 Swansboro Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. 10 February, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 17 February, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 20 February, Presidents Day. 24 February, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 25 February, 1800-2000 (6:00 pm-10:00 pm) Mardi Gras Bunco and Silent Auction, Russell Marine & Family Center, 40 Brewster Blvd, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547. 28 February, 1830-2000 (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm) Onslow County Council of Veteran Organizations (OCCOVO) meeting.

For in depth story and more photos visit our website at: http://swansboromarinecorpsleague.webs.com, visit our Facebook page or email us at [email protected] The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407 Upcoming Events

March 2017 2-4 March, Midwinter National Staff Conference at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conf Center, 2801 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA. 3 March, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 3 March, 1830-2000 (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) the Down East Chapter of the Non Com- missioned Officers Association of America (NCOA), Jacksonville, NC will host its Volume 4, No 1. Annual SgtMaj C. A. “Mack” McKinney Awards Ceremony. Page 6 3 March, 1200 at Paradise Point Officers’ Club, Camp Lejeune, NC-1 Tarheel Chapter of the Women Marines Association as they celebrate the 74th Anniversary of the Women Marines. Guest of Honor will be Major General Loretta Reynolds, Winter Quarter Commander, MARFORCYBER and in addition, Women Marines Association Im- 1 Dec 2016 — 28 Feb 2017 mediate Past National President LtCol. Rhonda LeBrescu Amtower USMC, Retired, providing opening remarks. Dress code, Business Casual for civilians, Seasonal Service for military. 7 March, 1830-2000 (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) Monthly MCL Meeting. 10 March, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 10 and 11 March 2017, Spring DoNC Quarterly Meeting in Fletcher, N.C. (near Asheville airport). The event is being co-hosted by, The Asheville Detachment #1417 and the Blue Ridge Detachment #848. 17 March, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 24 March, 3 February, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 28 March, 1830-2000 (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm) Onslow County Council of Veteran Organizations (OCCOVO) meeting. 31 March, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts.

April 2017 4 April, 1830-2000 (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) Monthly MCL Meeting. 7 April, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 14 April, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 21 April, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 28 April, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 25 April, 1830-2000 (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm) Onslow County Council of Veteran Organizations (OCCOVO) meeting.

May 2017 2 May, 1830-2000 (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) Monthly MCL Meeting. 5 May, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 12 May, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 19 May, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 26 May, 0900-1000 Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 30 May, 1830-2000 (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm) Onslow County Council of Veteran Organizations (OCCOVO) meeting.

For exact dates and times of upcoming events please visit our website at: swansboromarinecorpsleague.webs.com, visit our Facebook page or email us at [email protected] The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407

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Winter Quarter Please wish the following members 1 Dec 2016 — 28 Feb 2017 Happy Birthday! The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407

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On 2 December 2016, members from the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 dropped off toys at the Reserve Training Center, Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, NC. Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 is helping to support the annual Toys for Tots program with the Marine Corps Reserve. (L to R) Jr. Vice Commandant Ray Smith, Marine Joe Beam, Staff Sergeant Shaughn P. Dearinger, Lance Corporal Bryson C. Carnell, Past Commandant Alexander “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr., Commandant Tim Manchester.

There was a large crowd on hand to honor the retirement of Amelia L. Grissett, Director Onslow County Veterans Services. The retire- ment party was attended by numerous Veteran Organizations located throughout Onslow County. The retirement party was held 7 December 2016 at the Golden Coral in Jacksonville, NC. The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407

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Members from the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detach- ment #1407 and Onslow County Detachment #262 were in attendance at the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 7 Decem- ber 2016 hosted by the American Legion Burton-Cowel Post 265. (L to R) Onslow County Detachment #262 Commandant Lee Walker, Swansboro Detachment #1407 Sr. Vice Luis Alers, Swansboro Detachment #1407 Past Commandant Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr., Swansboro Detach- ment #1407 Chaplain Don Broussard, Rich Gorton, Mike Rooney, Paul Siver- son, Swansboro Detachment #1407 Commandant Tim Manchester.

Members from the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 enjoyed the evening out. They had a good time with fellow Detachment members at the Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee hosted its Annual Holiday Veteran’s Dinner on 8 December 2016. The event took place at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Swansboro North Carolina. The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407

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Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 Commandant Tim Manchester partici- pated in the Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery on 17 December 2016. The Detachment purchased Wreaths to help support the goal of every Veteran at the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery having a Wreath placed at their marker. The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407 Awards

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Commandant Tim Manchester presents Past Commandant Alexander J. “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. the Marine Corps League Distinguished Service Award for being recognized as the Detachment Marine of the Year 2016. The award was presented at the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detach- ment #1407 2016 Annual Awards Ceremony held on 6 December 2016. (L to R) Commandant Tim Manchester, Past Commandant Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407

Awards

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Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 Past Commandant and Detachment Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service Representative Alexander “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. and Senior Vice Commandant Luis Alers, present Amelia L. Grissett a Certificate of Appreciation from the Detachment for her years of service. The certificate was presented at the retirement party held 7 December 2016 at the Golden Coral in Jacksonville, NC. (L to R) Luis Alers, Amelia Grissett, Alexander “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407

Volume 4, No 1. Page 13 The Military Order of the Devil Dogs Winter Quarter 1 Dec 2016 — 28 Feb 2017 is the fun and honor society of the Marine Corps League.

Military Order of the Devil Dogs, CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370 of the North Carolina Pack, Winter Growl held in Morehead City, NC on 21 January 2017.

Visiting Pounds were the Jesse O. Price Pound #210 and the Sergeant Major Robert V. Flowers Pound #143.

Marine Corps League Detachments in attendance were the Marine Corps League Onslow County Detachment #262, the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407, the Marine Corps League Cherry Point Detach- ment #1067, the Johnston County Marine Corps League Carry-On Detachment #1236, the Marine Corps League Cpl. Suzi Sannes Detachment #1262, and the Marine Corps League Gold Leaf Detachment #1276.

PDD Alex Nevgloski Sr. was presented a Pack Leader’s Meritorious Commendation for his dedication and hard work as the NC Pack Worthy Watch Dog. The award was presented by NC Pack Worthy Sr. Vice Pack Leader, PDD Charles Minton. The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407

HISTORY & TRADITIONS

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13 March 1943: The first group of 71 Women Marine officer candidates arrived at the U.S. Midshipmen School (Women's Reserve) at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. The Navy's willingness to share training facilities enabled the Marine Corps to begin training Marine Corps Women's Reserve officers just one month after the creation of the MCWR was announced.

10 April 1959: Lieutenant Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. was named as one of the original seven Project Mercury astronauts selected for space training. The seven astronauts, all volunteers, were selected by NASA from an initial group of 110 leading military test pilots. Three years later, on 20 February 1962, Col Glenn would become the first American to orbit the Earth.

23 May 1988: The V-22 Osprey, the world's first production tilt-rotor aircraft, made its debut during rollout ceremonies at Bell Helicopter Textron's Arlington, Texas, facility. More than 1,000 represen- tatives from the military, industry, and media, gathered to hear various speakers, including Gen Alfred Gray, Commandant of the Marine Corps, praise the versatile rotor craft designed to meet the needs of 21st Century battlefields. The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407

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Sadly we lost George M. Barrows Sr. Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret) on January 13, 2017. George was a Marine, mentor, humanitarian, and friend. He was born April 30, 1929 to the parents of Phillip F. Barrows and Leila J. Barrows in Binghamton, NY. On April 30, 1945 at the age of 17, he quit high school to join the Marine Corps.

A three war veteran George served during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He retired as a Staff Sergeant on April 30, 1967. George was the voice of the Battle Colors narration at Marine Barracks at 8th & I Street, Washington, DC. He command voice could be heard during the Friday Night Parades at the Barracks and during special occasions perform- ance around the country from 1959-1962.

After retiring from the Marine Corps, he became a life-long member of various military organizations which included the Military Order of the Devil Dogs and the Marine Corps League. In 1988 he was elected as the National Marine of the Year through the New York Marine Corps League and then again as National Marine of the Year through the North Carolina Marine Corps League. George was the Military Order of the Devil Dogs, 50th

It was an honor to have George part of the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407. George now sits with the Supreme Commandant and we know he is looking down on us. He may be gone from this earth, but will not be forgotten. Rest easy, we have the watch now, Semper Fi. The Guidon A publication of the Swansboro Marine Corps League Detachment #1407

Important Information & Volume 4, No 1. Page 16 Links

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Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 http://swansboromarinecorpsleague.webs.com

Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 on Facebook https:// www.facebook.comSwansboroNorthCarolinaMarineCorpsLeague

Marine Corps League Department Of North Carolina http://www.ncmcl.org

Marine Corps League National Headquarters http://www.mclnational.org

Marine Helping Marines http://www.marineshelpingmarines.org

Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 is dedicated to helping Marines in the Swansboro North Carolina area, and supports the National Marine Corps League Sponsored Ma- rines Helping Marines Program with information and events. The league works in cooperation with the local community and Marines in the State of North Carolina. If you would like to become a mem- ber, fill out the Membership form found on our website and bring it to the next meeting or mail it to the league at Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407, P.O. Box 83, Swansboro, NC 28584-8572

Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 is currently headquartered at the Swansboro Moose Lodge, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month @ 1830.