From the Commandant Was Just Getting Off the Ground and I July 2010 Wanted to Be a Part of That

To kick off our inaugural issue of "The could be doing but we were still getting a Major Lawrence DesJardines Dispatch" I would like to start by saying handle on conducting a meeting and Detachment #1260 everyone please have a safe and happy requesting input from the membership as Marine Corps League Fourth of July! to where they would like to go and what P.O. Box 70971 With that said I would like to talk about they would like to do. I wanted to support Albany, GA 31708-0971 the growth of the detachment over the the community that I have lived in for [email protected] last six months. Our membership is almost 30 years and, due to my work http://www.mclalbanyga.org staying steady at around 70 members. schedule, was unable to get involved

That's GOOD. We are staying steady during that time. As the detachment SPECIAL STAFF: because we are getting new members to matured other projects started to Boy Scout Coordinator replace our members who have not immerge; hosting the State Convention, Dan Gillan renewed their membership. That's BAD. getting the word out about the Battle Fallen Marine Coordinator Please get vocal with me and your Color Ceremony, helping a wounded Ernie Elmore elected officers if we are not doing or Marine in Fitzgerald, GA get to a VA Web Sergeant trying something that would interest you hospital for assistance and many more. I Ron Kirstatter in attending a meeting. Don't get me think this is a worthy organization to Newsletter Editor/PIO wrong, we have several members who belong to. I'm not a member of the Bobbie Elmore renew every year who have not attended American Legion or other civic Veterans Service Officer any or only one meeting. These organizations. I want to help my fellow Nick Nicholson members stated that up front and I'm OK Marines and our Community through the Marine For Life Coordinator with that. They know that we will use Marine Corps League. Roger Wood their dues to support worthwhile projects. For what it's worth I have taken that a I'm talking about the folks who saw little farther and initiated some of the Detachment 1260 something after being a guest, joined up, projects that were being discussed that I Musters are held at attended a few meetings and then quit thought would bring more members to a 1830 on the third coming. meeting. What I seem to have done is Tuesday of each There are many reasons to join the fired up those who attend regularly to month at the River detachment; Commrodarie, Community step up to provide even more support. Point Golf Course projects, Marines Helping Marines, and We are resurrecting the Phone Tree so Club House, 801 River so on. Let me tell you why I'm a member many of you will be getting a call from Pointe Drive, Albany, of this detachment. I was invited and one of your fellow members to, first of all, GA, 31701 attended two meetings as a guest. At see how you are, is everything OK? those meetings the Riverwalk cleanup Second, to remind you that a same, whether they believe it or only Every Wednesday 0900 breakfast meeting is coming up and we perceive it. The enemy of our souls is at Roosters - all hands would like to have you attend, if very good at this game. He may bring you can. Third, ask what you on us what we perceive to be true when it is a lie. It may appear that Muster Minutes would like to see or hear at a there is no way around a situation. He detachment meeting. may bring great fear on us. When we I have had the opportunity to buy into his lie, we believe only what Meeting Minutes of 15 June 2010 put a face to many names that I we have chosen to perceive to be true. Meeting was called to order at 1835 by had heard of while working It usually has no basis of truth. Such Commandant Newton. aboard the base. I have met was the case when Peter looked on the Roll call of officers was taken. many Marines that I didn't know waters during a night boat journey Present were: Commandant Newton, Sr. "from a can of paint." That's with the other disciples Vice Commandant Kirstatter, Sgt at Arms At first glance, he and the disciples what keeps me coming to the Fisk, Paymaster Adams, and Chaplain screamed with fear, thinking that Elmore. meetings. I just hope we can what they saw was a ghost. It was make a spark in those who actually Jesus. 14 members were present. thought they saw something but Satan's name means "accuser." He There were no new membership lost it. travels to and fro to accuse the applications. No visitors/guests attended The Dispatch is one of those brethren. He brings an impressive the meeting. ways we as an organization are front to all he does, yet behind that Correspondence: going to try to reach out to those front is a weak, toothless lion with a Letter from National Sr. Vice destination that has already been of you who thought they saw Commandant regarding Delinquent prepared in the great abyss. He knows something they wanted to be a his destination, but he wants to bring Members. part of. Again, this will be at as many with him as possible, so he Old Business: your own pace. often has a big roar, but little bite. 1. Adjutant's Report: none OK, I've run on here for quite The next time some event comes into 2. May minutes posted; accepted: Marine a bit of space. I know Bobbie your life that creates fear and Aldrich/Marine Adams has a lot of info she has trembling, first determine the source. 3. Paymaster's Report read and collected that she wants to pass Look past the emotions and evaluate accepted (Marine Elmore/Marine Askey) the situation in light of God's Word. on so I'll close for now. Thanks 4. Chaplain's Report Perception is not always reality. for letting me be a part of an Marine JoAnn Krauss is doing Chaplain Ernie organization that has a lot of better but still has migraines. Card has possibilities to support our fellow been sent. Jon Brandon, son of Marine Marines and our community. Remember to contact Chaplain Ernie Veteran Virgil Brandon passed away last You are a GREAT group of Elmore to report sickness, injury or week. Card has been sent.. Marines and Associate spiritual needs. He can be reached at 5. Report of the Officers: members and I enjoy working a. Commandant: Marine Newton 229‐435‐2283 or [email protected] with each of you. reported we have 14 delinquent Semper Fi, members, 5 have transferred or moved. Tom Paymaster's Report Nine others need to receive calls and asked why they are not coming. Status of Funds 16 June 2010 Commandant said that members need to Chaplain's Corner contact Marines they sponsored into . membership. Bob Adams volunteered "The lions may roar and Beginning Balance: 5/16/10 growl, yet the teeth of the $444.86 that he would set up a phone tree and great lions are broken." Job Total Credits: $341.37 assign each officer a list to phone on a 4:10 Total Debits: $150.00 regular basis. In the advertising business it Ending Balance: $636.23 is often said that "perception b. Sr. Vice: Pass until Old Business is reality for the person who c. Jr. Vice: Absent views the advertising Upcoming Events d. Judge Advocate: Marine Krause message." It does not matter discussed the detachment using National whether the audience believes the message to be true, only July 2 - Base event By-Laws for the Detachment or creating that they perceive it to be July 6 - Staff Meeting our own. true. Their actions will be the July 20 - Detachment Muster Staff Officers to bring another clean-up in August. Details TBA. in August and make a decision at that recommendation to membership 7. Special Committee Report time. at next muster. a. Dual flag Stand: A Certificate of 2. Chaplain Ernie Elmore discussed the e. Adjutant: absent appreciation is to be given to Kenny wisdom of continuing the Fallen Marine f. Sgt at Arms: no report Wade for making our Flag Stand and Program as we are currently applying it g. PIO: Marine B. Elmore donating it to the Detachment. A photo of in consideration of the expense involved revealed that the name of our all present standing in front of the Flag and the large number of local Marines new newsletter would be The Stand was taken to give to him and for passing away. We currently have 7 DesJardines Dispatch, decided the record. Fallen Marines whose families we still by membership vote. b. Status of Shadow Box: not yet haven't visited from June. It was decided Generically it will be referred to ready. to bring this up for further discussion at as "The Dispatch." Articles must c. MCLB 4th of July Celebration: Sr. the upcoming Staff Meeting. be received by the last day of Vice Kirstatter is chairing this event 3. Marine Aldrich made a report of his the month. The newsletter which will take place on the Base on July participation of replacing American Flags should be in the mail to the 2nd. We will be under a tent in our usual on businesses whose flags are tattered. membership by the last day of place and will have a jersey to raffle. He and Marine Elmore have replaced 10 the first week of each new Several have signed up to man the flags since last Muster. He said that he month. For the first two months booth. gives the tattered flags to American each member and some special d. Faith Community Outreach: Project Legion Post 30 who, along with Boy recipients such as the Base on hold due to paper work involved. Scouts, properly burn the old flags. He Commander and Base SgtMaj Marine Newton said he will give them two also presented a letter from Mrs. Mary will be receiving copies. After weeks to give a report back to us to see DesJardines who felt that this program that members can opt out and if they want to move forward. would have been something that her simply receive the newsletter via e. Yard Sale: Sr. Vice Kirstatter husband would have approved of and our Website. The PIO asked for reported that we made $405.25 at our 4 she enclosed $25 toward the program. A members to help support the hour yard sale. He felt it was very letter of appreciation will be sent to her newsletter by sending in items worthwhile and recommended that we by the Adjutant. of interest to our membership, repeat it in cooler weather. 4. Marines Newton and E. Elmore visited including such things as 8. Sponsor Hole for Birthday Ball "Under the Moon Graphics" to see if they personal "war stories", personal Tournament was discussed. A vote was could handle our embroidery needs. data (i.e. members on sick list, taken and passed that we will sponsor a They are able to provide polo shirts for weddings etc.), detachment hole for $100-$150, whichever they are us and the template is already made as photos, and articles by asking for. Two dissented. Ken Berggren the Sgt at Arms had a MCL shirt made. Committee Chairs. made the motion and Bob Adams Marine Adams asked that we talk to the h. Eagle Scout Rep. Marine seconded it. head of the PX to see if they can get us Gillan stated that his goal is to New Business: the royal blue polo shirts for us. If they coordinate with the local 1.. Marine Berggren recommended that can we will be taking orders for shirts to Chehaw Council. We want to be we invite Debbie Blatton, of the Agency "Under the Moon" for a trial run. faithful to giving recognition to on Aging, to come and speak to us in 5. Good of the League: Commandant local Courts of Honor for our August regarding a Memorial Day Newton reminded us of the upcoming Eagle Scouts. participation idea. Basically it would National Convention in Greensboro, i. Det. Marines Helping involve cutting crosses, each with a August 8-14. He expects the 2011 Marines: no report. deceased veterans name on it, placed Convention to be held in Boise, ID and 6. Standing Committee Report. along a major road for Memorial Day the 2012 Convention to possibly be held a. River Walk Committee: We weekend. The expense would be borne in Mobile, AL. had 4 turn out for the Thursday by the deceased family. Marine Aldrich 6. Sgt at Arms drew Andrea Gillan's Clean Up, however there was a mentioned that we are involved in a very name as the 50/50 drawing winner. no-show on Saturday. We were good 9/11 Project with the 1000 Flags reminded that the 1st Saturday and it does a lot of good for a lot of The next regular Muster will be held in June each year is the People and organizations. He questioned on 20 July 2010. National Trails Day and we want if we would be spreading ourselves too The meeting was closed by to be involved with that clean- thin with a related project. It was decided Commandant Newton at 2050. up. We hope to gather for that we would invite Ms. Blatton to speak Good Of The An event happened in the Inje sector that 6 July 1990: One of the oldest and most I recall very well. After rounding up the versatile attack aircraft in Marine Corps League company of Marines for outpost duty that history, the A‐4 Skyhawk, retired from night I started up a hill where we had dug in listening posts on a ridge line with the Corps' active aviation structure after The American Flag should be over 30 years of service. displayed on all days. booby traps, fields of fire, etc to post the night watch and relieve the day watch. As we started out I noticed one of the 7 July 1941: The 1st Marine Aircraft Short Rounds new replacements that joined us had Wing (1st MAW) was activated at something under his jacket that was Quantico, VA. Within a year it would Defense Secretary Robert moving. I asked what he had in his jacket participate in the Marine Corps offensive Gates announced that he and he pulled out a little puppy. I told him at Guadalcanal. recommended General James to get rid of the dog and get his butt right F. Amos, an Iraq war veteran back so that I could post the night watch. 11 July 1798: President John Adams I was dropping off Marines at our various with an aviation background, to approved "An Act for Establishing and positions when at one I was hooking up a succeed General James Organizing a Marine Corps" and it Conway as Commandant of the trip wire across a trail to a "Bouncing became law. The next day the President U.S. Marine Corps when Betty" booby trap. (these devices, when Conway retires later this year. tripped, pop a grenade three feet up and appointed William Ward Burrows the A Defense Department they explode.) I had just tied up the trip Major Commandant of the new Corps. statement said Gates wire to the device and was about to arm recommended that President it when the wire bounced in my hand. I 14 July 1993: The USS Iwo Jima was Barack Obama nominate Amos think that was the most I was shook decommissioned after over 30 years of for the top Marine post, as well during my time in Korea. A second later service in a ceremony at Norfolk Naval and the grenade would have jumped and as Lt.Gen Joseph F. Dunford to Base, Virginia. It was the first ship succeed Amos as Deputy my head would be gone. specifically designed as an amphibious Commandant. If confirmed, When I looked around it was the puppy Amos would be the first aviator that ran loose and tripped the wire. I assault ship from the keel up. to head the Marine Corps. pulled my pistol, cocked it and told the 18 July 1918: The 4th Brigade of Marines replacement Marine he was a dead b----- . Some of the Marines with us grabbed began an attack near Soissons, France, Sea Stories me to cool me off. I told the replacement as part of a three‐division counterattack "if I ever see that dog again, I will shoot against the Germans. In the first two you both." I never saw the dog again and Our first Sea Story comes from days of battle, the brigade sustained Marine Nick Retza regarding an I do not recall seeing the Marine either!! 1,972 casualties. incident that happened while COMMENT: Send in your Sea Story. We serving in Korea with SERCO, 24 July 1944: The V Amphibious Corps, 1st ENGR BN. want to hear from you. Don't make me commanded by Major General Harry "After the Inchon-Seoul, send Retza after you. Ed. Chosin and operations through Schmidt, landed on Tinian, in the the spring of 1951 and after the "Even if you're on the right track, you'll Mariana Islands. division moved into North Korea still get run over if you just sit there." again, my company moved into Will Rogers 26 July 1947: The National Security Act a valley near Inje (N.Korea). This Month in Marine of 1947 became effective reaffirming the Captain Hunter (EXO Service History status of the Marine Corps as a separate Company, 1st EngrBn) and I military service within the Department were assigned as Company of the Navy. Defense Officer and Defense 4 July 1801: President Thomas Jefferson NCO. With some company reviewed the Marines, led by the 28 July 1918: Brigadier General John A. members we set up outposts, Commandant of the Marine Corps, LtCol Lejeune assumed command of the 2nd machine gun positions on ridge lines, trip flares etc. in defense William W. Burrows. Division, U.S. Army in France and of the company bivouac. remained in that capacity until August 1919 when the unit was demobilized. He was the first Marine officer well away from shore and making counter‐insurgency campaigns, for to hold an Army divisional any sort of beach landing by Marines example, Marines often try to command, and following the extremely dangerous. degrade militant groups while the Armistice, he led his division in Army focuses on protecting the the march into Germany. Andrew Krepinevich, president of civilian population. the Center for Strategic and ______Budgetary Assessments said, "Where "Our nation has the right to expect us Rethinking are we going to use this? Can the to go in any clime, any place and do Amphibious effect justify the rather high cost we anything," Lt.Gen Joseph Dunford, Assaults are paying for this?" Commander of the 1st MEF said. "We are not a one‐trick pony." Many officers concede that Gates During an amphibious assault has a point. The development of Condensed from the LA Times

exercise at Camp Pendleton, defensive technology means the ______Marines appear rusty. They Marines must rethink how they come haven't made such a landing ashore and avoid fortified beaches or S.O.S Recipe since the Korean War ‐ and landing zones. some leaders wonder You will need: But many Marines believe the whether they will ever do it ability to conduct amphibious 1 lb of ground beef again. landings is what makes them 1 T of Worcestershire sauce On a stretch of clean, white different. Take away their unique California beach, thousands characteristic, and you take away the 2 beef bouillon cubes (dissolved in 1 C of of young Marines this month Marine's reason for being. water charged forward from the "There is a paranoia bred into every 1 1/2 C of flour sea, leaping from helicopters Marine, that the Marine Corps will be and landing craft, echoing 2‐3 C milk made to look like the Army, and then the exercises conducted in lean times something will get cut ‐ 1 C chopped onion decades before when the "extra Army" said Emerson Marines trained for Iwo Jima garlic "Emo" Gardner, a retired LtGen who and Inchon. It was the served as a close advisor to Gates. black pepper largest and most complex amphibious exercise since Given the unwavering support for Brown the ground beef and chopped the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. It the Marines in Congress, there is onion; then drain well AWAY from the also could be one of the last. little chance the service would be heat. Gradually add flour until the beef pieces resemble peas. Add the bouillon eliminated. Nonetheless, when Gates In a speech last month, mixture and mix slowly and stir as you observed last month that the Army Defense Secretary Robert M. do so. Return mixture to medium heat. was becoming more like the Marines, Gates said rogue nations and Add the Worcestershire sauce. Stir until and the Marines more like the Army, nonstate movements such as the mixture thickens and it boils. Add the Corps began to worry. Hezbollah now possessed black pepper and garlic to taste. When you remove from heat, it will thicken sophisticated guided missiles Even if such amphibious landings some more. Serve over burnt toast and that could destroy naval are eliminated, the Marines still have you'll feel like you're back in the Corps!! ships, forcing them to stay a different approach to warfare. In

Commandant: Tom Newton, (229) 446-2209, [email protected]; Sr. Vice Commandant: Ron Kirstatter, (229) 446-4436, [email protected]; Jr. Vice Commandant: Gale Rodgers, (229) 446-4528, [email protected]; Judge Advocate: JJ Krause, [email protected]; Jr. Past Commandant: Rob McCarty, (229) 639-6534, [email protected]; Adjutant: Jim Rodgers, (229) 446-4528, [email protected]; Chaplain: Ernie Elmore, (229) 435-2283, [email protected]; Paymaster: Bob Adams, (229) 344-5660, [email protected]; Sgt-At- Arms: Kelly Fisk, (229) 639-8442, [email protected] Volume 1, Issue 2 From the Commandant to and from their training sessions. August 2010 My thanks to Marines Richard Chaffin, Nick Nicholson, and Kelly We have made it to August and Major Lawrence DesJardines Fisk for donating an additional $40 to school is about to start. Please be Detachment #1260 make our contribution an even $200. mindful of the school zones as our Marine Corps League I will keep MGySgt Scott and MSgt P.O. Box 70971 children and grandchildren will be Lowman appraised of our projects so Albany, GA 31708-0971 making their way to their new that they can assist when they can. I [email protected] classrooms. would also like for us to consider http://www.mclalbanyga.org At July Muster I brought the some joint fund raising opportunities.

attendees up to speed on the pavilion Let's work together to keep this SPECIAL STAFF: for the Faith Community Outreach connection going. Boy Scout Coordinator Program. I anticipate us finally Finally, by the time you receive this Dan Gillan breaking ground sometime in newsletter, Ernie Elmore, Ron and Fallen Marine Coordinator September. Sheila Kirstatter, and I will be Ernie Elmore My thanks to MGySgt Randolph Web Sergeant attending the National Convention in Scott, of the Young Marines on Base, Ron Kirstatter Greensboro, NC. I would also for talking to us this month. In his 30 Newsletter Editor encourage you to join Ernie, Ron and Bobby Elmore minute presentation he brought us up I at the Department Staff meeting in Veterans Service Officer to date on what the Young Marines Marietta, Georgia on August 28th. Nick Nicholson have been up to and where we might This is a GREAT opportunity for you Marine For Life Coordinator best be able to assist them. For to see what is going on in other Roger Wood those who have been wanting to get detachments first hand and meet more involved with the Young members from all over the State. The Marines, we now have two phone Atlanta Braves are hosting a Marine numbers and points of contact. We Corps League night for their game now know they meet every Saturday against the Marlins to be played at the base. If this has been one of August 28th at 1600. The last day to those projects you wished you knew get tickets is August 14th. I still have more about and want to participate flyers available with ordering info in, now is the time. Our detachment from the July muster. will be donating $160 to help with Also, it has come to my attention costs for transporting Young Marines that a home in Vienna, GA, has 30 grave markers being used as The Andersonville Cemetery, glorious plan; the Lord is the one who paving stones (3) in the lawn Prison, and POW Museum are under "removes kings and establishes and part of a cinderblock (27) the control of the National Park kings" (Dan. 2:20). Ultimately, every sea wall. The home was Service. I have received a call from governmental leader is put into office, being looked at by retired 1st the Andersonville Cemetery not by volunteers, political Sgt Doug Hamblen as a Superintendent, Brad Bennett. He campaigns, or personal abilities, but possible purchase. Out of was able to contact the realtor for the by the hand of God. curiosity, he flipped one of homeowner’s information and the Nothing that the Lord does is carried the stones (Markers) over current home owner has agreed to out in isolation. He's working all and it was in fact a military have the Markers disposed of things according to His divine plan. headstone engraved with properly. Mr. Bennett has contacted We tend to think that a ruler has to be "Unknown US Soldier". The his maintenance department and righteous for God to use him, but Markers appear to be in tact they are going to retrieve the Markers Proverbs 21:1 tells us that the Lord and unbroken. This particular and they, along with several others can direct the heart of any national Marker was undated. stored there at Andersonville, will be leader wherever He wishes. In fact, 1st Sgt Hamblen has disposed of properly. I asked if our He describes two pagan kings - contacted the realtor and she detachment could be of any Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus - as "My was upset as well and found assistance and he graciously servant" (Jer 25:9) and "My more information. It seems a declined my offer He further stated shepherd"(Isa. 44:28). Unbeknownst previous owner, who worked that he greatly appreciated both to them, God guided their paths to at Andersonville, had Marine Doug Hamblens' and our fulfill His purposes for Israel. obtained the Markers as they concern over the Markers and if we When the news threatens to had been "replaced." It has find any other Markers please let him dislodge your peace or cause been discovered that some know at once. Mr. Bennett is still despair, remember who holds the of the Markers have names looking into who owned the house nations in His hand. God's plans for on them. He is contacting previously and if in fact, they had or this world are moving along Andersonville to see what still work for the Andersonville according to His divine purposes, and their representatives have to National Park. no unrighteous ruler can thwart Him. say. Just keep singing, "He's got the I will attempt to contact the Semper Fi, whole world in His hands." Georgia Department of Tom Veterans Affairs to see if Chaplain Ernie Georgia has a policy in place Chaplain’s Corner regarding "replaced Paymaster's Report Markers." The DVA in How many of us have listened to the Washington says the global or national news and Checking Account: gravestones are always wondered, what in the world is going Begin: $1104.07 government property and on? Without a firm foundation of Deposits: $282.61 that they "cannot be used biblical truth, we can easily be Expenditures: $379.99 for any purpose other than overcome with fear and despair. Balance: $1007.32 to mark the grave of a Despite the upheaval in political and Savings Account veteran.". Like an American financial realms, Christians can find Begin: $3851.77 Flag, the weighty memorials peace in the knowledge that our God Dividend: $1.27 must have an honorable is sovereign over every nation and Balance: $3863.04 destruction, ensuring that ruler on earth. none of them can be seen in Though the future of a nation the wrong light, not from the appears to be in the hands of its sky or from a backyard. rulers and lawmakers, an omnipotent hand is orchestrating a good and Upcoming Events Short Rounds Sea Stories

August 3rd - Detachment Position of National Commandant of This month's Sea Story is a true one Staff The Marine Corps League submitted by our Adjutant, Jim Officers Meeting to be challenged! Rodgers. August 5th - Meeting with City Historical Society on On July 16th Peter (Pete) T. Meletis, A couple of days before Desert Faith Community Outreach one of the "Chosen Frozen" and Storm, a Marine Capt (LDO) and his Project highly respected past Commandant team were in Bahrain waiting August 8-14 - MCL National of the Department of North Carolina transport to the USS Nassau as soon Convention In Greensboro announced his intent to nominate as they got within helo range. NC Stephen Wilson as the next Figuring the ASU (American August 17th - Detachment Commandant of the Marine Corps Support Unit) couldn't be that far Monthly meeting, River League. Peter explained that the time away or hard to find, the six of them Pointe Golf Course 1830 has come for us to move the League tromped off at 0700 to catch a 0900 August 19th - Golfers forward in respect to the ideals of all flight. After an hour of circling up and Riverwalk cleanup Detail members Nationwide. down streets lined with vendors, 0800 Veterans Park Peter adamantly recalled Steve massive embassies and very August 20th - Meeting with Wilson's total dedication to the unhelpful road signs in Farsi, the City Commission on Faith members of the League not only in Captain told his MSgt, "Stand fast Community Outreach Project management but in leadership with here. I'm gonna ask directions at that August 21st - Detachment his total commitment to the many Embassy on the corner." and Friends Riverwalk honorable efforts of its members. Walking briskly up the gated walk- Cleanup 0830 starting at Meletis says:"Steve's track record as way, he marched straight up to two Third Avenue a Marine in Vietnam and as a Marine Arab guards who were nervously August 28th - Department Corps League member speaks not of fingering their weapons and speaking Staff Meeting Delkwood Grill, himself but for all that served." rapidly in Arabic. "Do either of you Marietta, GA 1100 Steve's two year record for the speak English?" One of the guards August 28th - Marine Corps League will soon be posted on the nodded. "I'm Capt Rodgers, US League Day at the Georgia Internet at www.mcleague4u.org Marines. Where is the ASU located Dome Braves vs Marlins The election will be held at the 87th from here?" The guards chattered 1600 National Convention in Greensboro, rapidly again, and then the English NC.. speaking one gave precise Good Of The directions, indicating it was only a Congratulations to Detachment couple blocks away. The Capt League member GySgt Kevin Stanley on his thanked them, but before turning final muster, July 22nd. away said, "Don't you salute foreign Combat Engineer Reunion, officers in your part of the world?" October 11-13, Quantico. August Birthdays More chatter, then two quite There is a Marine Corps acceptable salutes were rendered League meeting place just and returned. August 6: Roger Paulin outside the main gate. Returning to his team, Top Napier August 18: Alex Hart stood there just shaking his head and August 21: Ron Kirstatter smiling. "Skipper, when did you August: Kent Morrison realize that was the Iraqi Embassy?"

"About 10 steps up the walk." "Nice Please send your birth day & month game face Capt, but what was the to Bobbie at [email protected] whole "salute" thing about?" "Well," the Capt said, "I figured that after surprising them, acting civil, stamina. So you want it for the long haul. levels that need our support. Leaders do ignoring their weapons and The Navy, god bless us, is a Golden school visits, home visits (if requested), Retriever. They're good natured and thanking them for the and any type of distinguished honor directions, why not? Now, great around the house. Kids love 'em. Sometimes their hair is a bit long and it award ceremonies. They learn they are when the fighting starts who tends to shed a little. They go wandering part of an organizational family. In this knows how many of their off for a long period of time, and they process, the parents/guardians must troops will have heard of the love the water. also put forth an effort so that there will Marine who walked up The Marines are a bit of a problem. I not be a communication breakdown. If a unarmed and unafraid and don't see the Marines as an English Young Marine has a "C" average or then made them salute when Bulldog, like Chesty the Marine Corps lower in any class the parents are asked he left. Should make them mascot. In fact, I actually see the think twice about what to do Marines as two different breeds, either to bring that to the attention of the YM when ARMED Marines are Rottweillers or Dobermans, because Staff. They have a tutoring program that coming toward them who Marines come in two varieties--big and can provide assistance to the child. mean, and skinny and mean, both very KNOW where they're going." territorial. They're aggressive on the Our detachment wants to strongly back "So that was the plan, huh?" attack, and tenacious on defense. this worthy program in an effort to the Top replied. "Hell no, but They've both got really short hair, and promote the task of raising up future that's the story if anyone they always go for the throat. That American citizens of integrity, pride and asks. I need a drink!" sounds like a Marine to me"! patriotism. "The safest place in Korea was RAdmiral James R. Stark USN right behind a platoon of Chuckles Marines. LORD, how they could fight!" ---MajGen Frank Lowe, Young Marines of US Army Albany, Georgia At DaNang a tough, experienced Marine Lt. was indoctrinating a group of "It occurred to me that the "The mission of the Young Marines is to men fresh in for service in his platoon. Services could maybe be "Don't ever sell these boys out there characterized by different positively impact America's future by short! They're rough, tough, real blitzers. breeds of dogs - you know - like providing quality youth development people often say "people look programs for boys and girls that nurtures Never mind what you've learned in like their pets." Now, I don't and develops its members into training, forget all that jazz. Remember want to offend anybody, and I'm responsible citizens who enjoy, and they're battle‐tough. Don't let them out sure each of you will have his promote, a healthy, drug‐free of your sight. If they jump for cover, you own opinions, but these were jump too. Don't ever take your eyes off my favorite. lifestyle."An applicant for the Young of them." For me, the Air Force was Marines must be at least 8 years old and pretty clear. They reminded me he/she must be enrolled in school. The One Marine popped up, "Just how near of a French Poodle. A poodle program is a charted non‐profit to the Viet Cong are we, Lt.?" always looks perfect, like it just organization that relies on fundraisers came from the hairdresser. It and donations from the surrounding sometimes seems a bit "Who the hell said anything about the pampered. It always travels first community. The Young Marine program VC?" the officer shouted. "I'm talking class. But ever forget, the is run like the Marine Corps. Young about my own gunnies!" poodle was bred as a first-class Marines have a chain of command, hunting dog and in a fight it's Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, * To "opt out" of receiving the printed very dangerous. Company Gunnery Sergeant, and the list copy of The Dispatch please email The Army is kind of like a Saint goes on. Young Marine recruits undergo [email protected]. Bernard. It's big, and heavy and sometimes a bit clumsy. But it's intense physical training; he/she is very powerful and has lots of taught military knowledge, drill movements and common courtesy at all

Commandant: Tom Newton (229) 446-2209 [email protected] Sr. Vice Commandant: Ron Kirstatter (229) 446-4436 [email protected] Jr. Vice Commandant: Gale Rodgers (229) 446-4528 [email protected] Judge Advocate: JJ Krause [email protected] Jr. Past Commandant: Rob McCarty (229) 639-6534 [email protected] Adjutant: Jim Rodgers (229) 446-4528 [email protected] Chaplain: Ernie Elmore (229) 435-2283 [email protected] Paymaster: Bob Adams (229) 344-5660 [email protected] Sgt-At-Arms: Kelly Fisk (229) 639-8442 [email protected] Volume 1, Issue 3 From the Commandant levels. It will be a late night but, the more September 2010 of us who can make their September meeting the better they will feel about the I wish that more members could have League. As stated, they are hoping to get Major Lawrence DesJardines attended the National Convention. It was new officers elected and more Detachment #1260 really an experience. enthusiasm from their members. Marine Corps League CONGRATULATIONS to Ernie Elmore Let's use the upcoming Detachment P.O. Box 70971 (ed.note Tom Newton as well) for picnic as a setting for keeping existing Albany, GA 31708-0971 completing his initiation and becoming a members and gaining new members to [email protected] Pedigree Devil Dog! the detachment. I hope to have the http://www.mclalbanyga.org My thanks to everyone for the fast Department Commandant and the

approval of our Bylaws. Please look them MODD Pack Leader make a visit to our SPECIAL STAFF: over and become familiar with them. meeting in this month or next. I'll let you Boy Scout Coordinator As you can see from the calendar, we know after the Staff meeting. Dan Gillan are going to have yet another busy Please remember that this is your Fallen Marine Coordinator month. I wish to thank everyone who detachment and we want to continue to Ernie Elmore comes and participates in all of our do things within the National and Web Sergeant events. By attending these types of Department Bylaws, that will have you Ron Kirstatter events, we get visibility with the looking forward to coming to the Newsletter Editor community, the base, and our fellow meetings and participating. It is an honor Bobbie Elmore League members. for me to serve as your Commandant Veterans Service Officer The SW Georgia Exchange club wants and represent you at the Department, Nick Nicholson us to be a regular part of their September Division and National levels. Marine For Life Coordinator 11th celebration by assisting with setup Semper Fi, Roger Wood and tear down, and with the Flag Folding Tom Patriotism Committee Ceremony. We are making it happen. Dave Aldrich The Marines in Waycross have been struggling for over a year to get their Chaplain’s Corner Detachment up and running. When Nick Retza, Ron and I went to see them in God's Recruitment Strategy for April they were extremely appreciative of Leaders our assistance. We can and have been When God calls one of His servants into helping them with their struggles, both service, there is often much travail. There from the Detachment and Department are many examples where God makes His presence known through Let them in, Peter, they are very Upcoming Events circumstances that tax the tired; individual to his very soul Give them the couches where Consider Paul, who was the angels sleep. Wednesday Sept 1: Retirees Breakfast stricken blind on the Damascus Let them wake whole again to on Base 0650. Also we will be welcoming Road. new dawns fired two Civilian Marines from Kuwait at the Consider Peter, when he With sun, not war. And may their Albany Airport at 1630. Wear your cover. denied Jesus after the peace be deep. crucifixion, he was in total Remember where the broken Saturday Sept 4: 0800 Filed of Flags despair. bodies lie... setup Consider Shadrach, Meshach, And give them things they like. and Abednego, who were Let them make noise. Friday Sept 10: MCLB Albany hosts its thrown into the fiery furnace. God knows how young they were 24th annual POW/MIA Recognition Consider Daniel, who was to have to die! Breakfast at the Base Conference thrown into the lions' den. Give swing bands, not gold Center. Buffet line opens at 0700, Consider David, who was harps, to these our boys. ceremony at 0745. Purchase $8 tickets forced to flee his former Let them love, Peter,--they have at the MCCS Main Office, Bldg 7520. employer for many years and had no time-- Tickets: 229-639-5234. lived as a fugitive. Girls sweet as meadow wind, It may seem strange to us that with flowering hair... Saturday Sept 11: 1100 SW GA God uses such incredible They should have trees and bird Exchange 9/11 Remembrance adversity to prepare His song, hills to climb-- Ceremony flag Folding Ceremony by our servants for greater service, but The taste of summer in a ripened Detachment. this is God's way. pear. God knows that the human Tell them how they are missed. Tuesday Sept 21: 1830 Detachment heart is incapable of voluntarily Say not to fear; Meeting at River Pointe golf Club stepping into situations that take It’s going to be all right with us us beyond our comfort zone. He down here. Thursday Sept 23: Waycross intentionally brings us into hard --Elma Dean. Detachment meeting - Elections and places to prove us and to drive Officer Installation 1900. Anyone wishing us deeper into the soil of His Paymaster's Report to participate, please contact Tom grace. Newton. Marine, God may take you through times when you will CHECKING Saturday Sept 25: Eat at 1300 question His love for you. In Beginning Ledger Balance Detachment Picnic & Pool Party!!! such times, you must cling to $1,007.32 Ron Kirstatter's home His coattail so that you see His Credits 234.16 206 W. Doublegate Dr. Albany 31721 purposes in it. Do not throw Debits 311.99 away your confidence; it will be 446-4436 Ending Ledger Balance richly rewarded. Bar-B-Que pulled pork "You need to persevere so that $929.49 Call and coordinate a complementary when you have done the will of Plus Outstanding Checks side dish and drinks. God, you will receive what He $105.00 Members, bring your non-member has promised" Ending Balance $1,034.49 Marine friends for a chance to win BIG! SAVINGS (Hebrews 10:36) Beginning Ledger Balance Breakfast at Roosters: Every Chaplain Ernie $3,853.04 Wednesday 0900. Hope to see you Credits $1.31 there.

Mrs. Mary DesJardines Debits $0.00 passed along to us the following Ending Ledger Balance poem which Major DesJardines $3,854.35 asked his pastor to send to him as he was about to embark on his second tour to Viet Nam. Muster Minutes mailing will come from detachment funds. 22. 1st Sgt Watson and another member Marine G. Rodgers will forward all of the MC Ball Committee offered the member email requesting donations. detachment the opportunity to earn 17 August 2010 7. There will be Civilian Marines returning money by setting up four bars and selling Meeting was called to order at from Kuwait at 1635 on 1 September. alcohol and sodas during the "All Base" 1835 by Commandant Newton Report of Officers: Marine Corps Ball with a projected Roll Call of Officers was 8. Commandant - Highlighted on National attendance of 900 people. After careful taken, present were: Convention. scrutiny of the details and lack of Commandant Newton, Jr Vice a. The Khaki shirt is NOT an planning time, a motion was made by Rodgers, Sgt at Arms Fisk, authorized Marine Corps League Uniform Marines (Fisk/Adams) and a vote taken Adjutant Rodgers item. Do not press the issue any further. to forgo this year. The Ball will be held at 19 Members present b. All new National Officer Staff Darton College which does not allow any There were no new membership C. Vote approved to increase sales of alcohol on the premises. Tickets applications. annual dues by $2 for drinks would have to be done at time Guests: Members of MC Ball d. 2011 National Convention will of ball ticket purchase and according to Committee be in Boise, ID and 2012 in Mobile, AL National we have to collect all funds that Old Business 9. Sr. Vice - TAD would be coming to us. We would also 1. Adjutant's Report: None 10. Jr. Vice - NR have to purchase our own liability 2. July minutes posted; 11. Judge Advocate - Sick insurance for the night. accepted: (Marine's 12. Sgt at Arms - The detachment 22. We will provide a flag folding Murphy/Adams)). The budget donated $200 to the Young Marine ceremony on September 11, at the Field will be sent out soon via email. leadership program. of Flags Ceremony. Marines Aldrich, B. 3. Paymaster's Report read and 13. Americanism/Patriotism Project - Elmore, E. Elmore, Adams, White, accepted (Marine's G. Marine Aldrich reported that he issued 25 Chaffin all volunteered to assist. Rodgers/Chaffin) flags to local establishments/need Good of the League 4. Chaplain's Report: a Marine funding for more. a. Department Staff meeting in Kraus has been home with 14. Eagle Scout Representative - On Marietta, GA 28 August stomach virus Business; Marine E. Elmore on hand to Announcements b. Five Fallen Marine award one Eagle Scout Award. Then next regular meeting will be held on Certificates left to award 15. Marine for Life Representative - NR 21 September 2010. The meeting was c. Mailed six Sympathy Report of Committees and Projects closed by Commandant Newton at 1945. Cards 16. River Walk Committee: Planned for Correspondence Aug 21st at 0830. Will meet at Third Ave. Good of the League 5. Request from Mike Berry for and work our way to the Nature Trail. support of a local "Wounded Inviting Young Marines/JROTC. Golfers Warrior Support" Program for will go 19th at Veteran's Park 0800. Andersonville National Historic Site will Fish and Hunt season. No 17. Dual flag Stand: Picture was taken of host the Vietnam Traveling Memorial details were provided. Marine members present to be given to Kenny Wall from Friday, September 17, through Fisk will obtain more details in Wade. Saturday, September 25th. order to vote on assistance. 18. Status of shadow box for flag Opening ceremonies for the Wall will be 6. request for local support to presented to detachment by CLR-47 in held on National POW/MIA Recognition provide "Care Packages" to 5 Iraq; NR Day September 17, 2010 at 1000. Women Marines presently 19. Faith community Outreach Project; Weekend ceremonies including a stationed in Afghanistan. There Approved by the Historical Society and Missing in Action (MIA) remembrance at are 50 Women Marines the City Commission. Looking at starting 1400 on September 17th. deployed with 1 MCF and five late September. Marine Newton will meet There will also be a candlelight have been designated to us. with FCO and city rep. and go to Home Ceremony on the 17th at 2000 and on Marines G. Rodgers, B. Elmore Depot to request donating materials. Sept 18 at 1000 there will be a Prisoner and Assoc. Member A. Gillan, Need 26x16 cover big enough for 6 of War ceremony at 1000. volunteered to provide tables. Closing ceremonies will be held assistance by taking either 20. Invitation to participate at Annual Saturday, September 25 at 1700. monetary or physical donations International Festival - NR of items and mailing to the New Business individual Marines. Cost of Short Rounds The EIGHTH fold is a tribute to the one "As a drill instructor there are plenty of who entered into the valley of the rules and regulations that we are shadow of death, that we might see the suppose to follow. One such rule is that The Thirteen Folds of light of day and honor mother, for whom depending upon the phase of training Our Flag it flies on Mother's Day. we're in determines how long you can Have you ever wondered why The NINETH fold is a tribute to give a recruit (IPT) incentive physical the Flag of the United States of womanhood; for it has been through their training and what type. There are rules America is folded 13 times when faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that that determine who can IPT what type of it is lowered or when it is folded the character of men and women who recruit, i.e. a drill instructor can only IPT and handed to the widow or have made this country great has been up to 10 recruits of her own platoon, a Sr. family member at the burial of a molded. DI can IPT her entire platoon and the Veteran? Here is why! The TENTH fold is a tribute to the father, Series GySgt can IPT the entire series. for he, too, has given his sons and OK, one Sunday during phase II which is The FIRST fold of our flag is a daughters for defense of our country out at the firing ranges, we had the symbol of life. since they were first born. afternoon to do as we wished (training The SECOND fold is a symbol The ELEVENTH fold, in the eyes of a wise) so this Sr. DI decided to drill since of our belief in eternal life. Hebrew citizen represents the lower final drill was fast approaching and she The THIRD fold is made in portion of the seal of King David and was not about to lose. That day the honor and remembrance of the King Solomon and glorifies in their eyes, recruits just weren't performing to her veterans departing our ranks the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. expectations so I told the DI's to take who gave a portion of their lives The TWELFTH fold, in the eyes of a them to the pit (sand pit that is) across for the defense of our country to Christian citizen, represents an emblem the street. And since they weren't moving attain peace throughout the of eternity and glorifies in their eyes, God fast enough (none of them could out run world. the Father, the Son, and Holy spirit. me in those days) I decided rules can be The FOURTH fold represents The THIRTEENTH fold. When the flag is bent, just a little! I was standing in front of our weaker nature, for as completely folded, the stars are them pretty tall (all 5'3" that's how I stood American citizens trusting in uppermost, reminding us of our nations' anyway) with both hands on my hips God, it is to Him we turn in times motto, "In God We Trust." throwing out commands of all sorts of of peace as well as in time of exercises while the DI's kept vigilant war for His divine guidance. After the flag is completely folded and watch for the Depot spies!! Not that I The FIFTH fold is a tribute to tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a would go against the rules or anything. our country, for in the words of cocked hat, ever reminding us of the Anyway, along comes a platoon of male Stephen Decatur, "Our Country, soldiers who under General George recruits thinking their stuff didn't stink in dealing with other countries Washington, and the sailors and Marines when the one in the rear decided he may she always be right, but it serving under Captain John Paul Jones, wanted a better look at those females is still our country, right or who were followed by their comrades covered in sand and sweat. BIG mistake wrong." and shipmates in the Armed forces of the as this Sr. DI saw him and commenced The SIXTH fold is for where our United States, preserving for us the to give him a verbal lashing that I'm sure hearts lie. It is with our heart rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy took him by "huge" surprise, to which his that we pledge allegiance to the today. DI only egged on. I politely (right) asked flag of the United States of that the recruit to join my ladies so he America, and to the Republic for Our Detachment has a Flag Folding could get a much better look. After a which it stands, one nation Detail and any member who wishes to certain amount of time went by I sent him under God, indivisible, with join that detail is welcome to join. See back to his own platoon and what a site liberty and justice for all. Marine Dave Aldrich. Our next Flag he was. I'm pretty certain he never The SEVENTH fold is a tribute Folding will be presented at the Labor wanted to look at another female again, to our Armed Forces, for it is Day Field of 1000 Flags across from at least not until graduation day...After through the Armed Forces that Dillards on September ? that, my ladies snapped and popped like we protect our country and our they were proud mama's strutting ahead flag against all her enemies, Sea Stories of their little chicks! Boy did we get a whether they be found within or good laugh that night. Don't have to be without the boundaries of our big and tall to gitter done!" From Marine Gale Rodgers...... republic. Boy Scouts recently not only recognized Scout 27 September 1944: The American flag Landon Butler from Troop 23 but we also was raised over Peleliu, Palau Islands, at recognized Scout Master Mike Johnson the 1st Marine Division Command Post.. What does a Marine and an of Troop 3 for his over 25 years of 30 September 1945: Marines of III Eagle Scout have in common? dedicated and selfless service to Amphibious Corps, commanded by A US Marine has the Corps' scouting. MajGen Keller E. Rockey, began landing "Core Values" of honor, courage For additional information on this worthy in North China to assist the Chinese and commitment. An Eagle initiative please contact Marine Dan Nationalist government in accepting the Scout has the Scout Law Gillan at 229-878-2842. surrender of Japanese forces and consisting of very similar values repatriating Japanese soldiers and such as being "Trustworthy, This Month in History civilians. Loyal, Helpful, Friend, ************************ courteous, Kind, Obedient, "I suppose," said the leathery Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, 2 September 1945: The Japanese and Reverent." For Boy scout officially surrendered to the Allies on sergeant to the private, "that when Troop 3 of Albany, GA they board the battleship Missouri. The senior you're discharged from the Corps, have added a 13th point to their Marine Corps representative was LtGen you'll wait for me to die, just so Scout Law which is "and uses Roy S. Geiger. good judgment." It is with this 8 September 1942: On Guadalcanal, the you can spit on my grave." understanding that the 1st Raider Battle lion and the 1st "Not me," said the private."When I Lawrence DesJardine Parachute Battalion, supported by planes get out of the Marines I never want Detachment 1260 of the Marine of MAG-23 landed east of Tasimboko, Corps League took on the advanced west into the rear of Japanese to stand in line again." privilege of recognizing young positions, and carried out a successful *************************** men who attain the rank of raid on a Japanese supply base. Birthdays! Eagle Scout. Much like earning 15 September 1950: The 3rd Battalion, the title "US Marine" these 5th Marines landed on Wolmi-do Island September 3 – Jim Vaught young men earned the rank of in Inchon Harbor and secured it prior to September 10 – Bob Adams "Eagle" through demonstrating the main landing. The 1st Marine Division September 22 – Andrea Gillan (50!) the traits and values expressed under the command of MajGen Oliver P. September 24 – Jerry Wessels in the Scout Law and Scout Smith landed at Inchon and began the Oath. Inchon-Seoul campaign. WM CARE PACKAGES We recognize these scouts by 16 September 1814: A detachment of presenting them with a Eagle Marines under Major Daniel Carmick It was requested by the Department that Scout good Citizenship Award from the Naval Station at New Orleans, we support five female Marines with care certificate. In a similar way the together with an Army detachment packages to supplement them during title "US Marine" makes most ,destroyed a pirate stronghold at their deployment in Afghanistan. people think of all the good our Barataria, on the island of Grande Terre, Marines Gale Rodgers, Bobbie Elmore, country stands for likewise near New Orleans. Assoc Member Andrea Gillan and Amy "Eagle Scout" carries similar 18 September 1990: A new 40-acre Cheshire have all volunteered to lead this attributes. We feel it is only training facility for Military Operations in initiative by collecting the items needed fitting that we recognize these Urban Terrain (MOUT) was dedicated at and mailing them in $10 flat rate boxes to young Scouts as they attain Camp Lejeune by General Alfred M. each Marine. You may contact any of the such a significant milestone in Gray, Commandant of the Marine Corps. four of them and set up a place so they their lives. 20 September 1950: Marines of the 1st can collect your donation. We have recognized several Marine Division crossed the Han River scouts over the last year and along a six-mile beachhead, eight miles "The Marines I have seen around the half and we continue to do so. northwest of Seoul, Korea. Five days world have the cleanest bodies, the We have many members of our later, the 1st and 5th Marines would filthiest minds, the highest morale, and detachment who dedicate their attack Seoul and the city would be the lowest morals of any group of time to appropriately recognize captured by 27 September. animals I've ever seen." E. Roosevelt these young Americans. We

Commandant: Tom Newton (229) 446-2209 [email protected] Sr. Vice Commandant: Ron Kirstatter (229) 809-0084 [email protected] Jr. Vice Commandant: Gale Rodgers (229) 446-4528 [email protected] Judge Advocate: JJ Krause [email protected] Jr. Past Commandant: Rob McCarty (229) 639-6534 [email protected] Adjutant: Jim Rodgers (229) 446-4528 [email protected] Chaplain: Ernie Elmore (229) 435-2283 [email protected] Paymaster: Bob Adams (229) 344-5660 [email protected] Sgt-At-Arms: Kelly Fisk (229) 639-8442 [email protected] Volume 1, Issue 4 From the Commandant meeting in December. Elections will take October 2010 place at the regular meeting in January at which time nominations for any elected My thanks to everyone who attended office may be made from the floor. Major Lawrence DesJardines the detachment picnic and especially to I am also looking into having a twice a Detachment #1260 Ron and Sheila Kirstatter who held the month Tuesday luncheon aboard base. Marine Corps League picnic at their beautiful home. The Wednesday morning breakfasts are P.O. Box 70971 As an FYI, by the time you get this starting to gain attendance and I would Albany, GA 31708-0971 Ernie Elmore and I will have attended a like to start something similar with a [email protected] "Veterans Coalition Meeting" on lunch for members and potential http://www.mclalbanyga.org September 28th at VFW Post 2785. We members who work on the base. I found

met with members of the American out that the Crossroads Restaurant will SPECIAL STAFF: Legion,, VFW, Vietnam Veterans, ,DAV, be closing for five months on October Boy Scout Coordinator Air Force Sergeant's Association and the 15th. I will keep you posted Dan Gillan Fleet Reserve to discuss joint projects. Semper Fi Fallen Marine Coordinator We will report a summary of the Tom Ernie Elmore discussion at the October meeting. Marine For Life Coordinator October is going to be the month of Roger Wood nominations. At the October meeting we Chaplain’s Corner Newsletter Editor will be asking for nominations for awards Bobbie Elmore to detachment members and friends of "How great is the love the Father has Patriotism Committee the detachment. Senior Vice Ron lavished on us, that we should be called Dave Aldrich Kirstatter is the Award Nominations children of God! And that is what we Veterans Service Officer Chairman this year. Please have your are!" 1 John 3:1a Nick Nicholson backup information ready when you "I have an important business meeting Web Sergeant nominate someone for an award. We will in the morning. Would you please set the Ron Kirstatter be distributing the awards at the alarm for 5:30 a.m.?" Joe said to his wife. December meeting. We will also be "Oh, that won't be necessary. Just tell nominating an election chairperson for the Lord what time you want to wake up. our upcoming elections. In accordance He does it for me all the time," his wife with our newly approved Detachment said. Bylaws, the Chairperson will present the He rolled his eyes in disbelief. "Well, I'd resulting slate of candidates to the feel more comfortable if we set the general membership at the regular alarm." "OK, ye of little faith, but just to Paymaster's Report already put in 1399 hours so far this prove my point I am going to year. They teach competition in such ask the Lord to wake us up just things as the Color Guard, Land Nav and before 5:30." Checking Account: Rifle Team. Wanda Retzel, who heads The next morning Joe awoke Credits $1,181.37 up their boosters told us that they have a before the alarm went off. He Debits $1,363.71 need for a utility trailer, probably larger looked at the clock. It read 5:15. Outstanding checks $ 664.06 than 6'x8' to carry their equipment when He looked at his wife, who had Closing Balance $1,411.21 they go to rifle competitions. The just awakened at the same time Commandant named Amanda Wood as with an I-told-you-so smile. Savings Account: our Liaison with this NJROTC. Sometimes we wrongfully view Opening Balance $3,854.35 Minutes of the previous meeting were God as someone we go to for Credits (Dividend) $1.31 read. Motion to approve was made by only the "big things." The idea of Debits $0.00 Nick Nicholson and seconded by Bill "bothering God" for such a trivial Closing Balance $3,855.66 Hamby. matter seems foolish and The Paymaster's Report was read. presumptuous. However, when Upcoming Events Checking Account showed total Credits you were a child and had to get of $1,181.37 and Debits totally up in the morning for school, $1,363.71, Outstanding Checks of didn't your mom or dad come Our breakfasts at Roosters are really $664.06 leaving us with an ending wake you up? They were your growing. For a good time, meet us there balance of $1,411.23. Our Savings parents, and you could come to at 0900 each Wednesday. Account showed a balance of $3,855.66 them with the most trivial which included a Dividend of $1.31. concerns or requests. Why Muster Minutes Motion to approve was made by Nick would our heavenly Father be Nicholson and seconded by Billy Stewart. any less approachable? The Chaplain reported that our Jr. Vice, Perhaps our problem is that we The meeting was called to order at 1830, Gale Rodgers was home sick. simply have not developed a on September 21st 2010 by the Correspondence received was read by level of intimacy with God so Commandant. The Roll Call was taken the Commandant. that we feel the freedom to by the PIO in the absence of the *National has awarded our approach Him at these daily, Adjutant. All officers were present except detachment a Citation for exceeding the routine levels. We often operate the Jr. Vice, Adjutant, and the previous year's membership. with an unwritten code that says Paymaster. * We learned that next year's our needs must have a certain There were 20 members present along annual membership dues would increase degree of importance or crisis with 5 guests. Guests included Captain by $2.00. before we come to God with USN (ret.) Al Schuette, Sgt Major * McDonough Detachment is them. This is not God's Stephen Thomas, Ronda Retzel, GySgt hosting a 5K Run October 23rd at character towards us. John Dunn and NJROTC student Kirby Heritage Park. Does the Lord desire this level Woods daughter of Roger and Amanda *The National Aide-de-Camp of intimacy with you and me? Woods. contacted us regarding the Wounded The apostle Paul exhorted us to The commandant introduced Captain Warrior Regiment and what the MCL "pray without ceasing" (I Thess. Schuette, Commanding Officer of the could do for them for the period between 5:17). There is never a caution Leesburg County School Navy JROTC to their active service and medical to pray only about matters of make his presentation. His main purpose retirement. greater importance. of being with us was to "hook up" with * An email was received from the Today, go to God with matters community organizations like ours in the Griffin Det.about a native American that you might view as trivial hopes that we can work with them and POW-WOW being held in honor of all and would normally avoid. become better informed of their mission. veterans. *************** He pointed out that this particular JROTC *The Greater (Las Vegas) "We're surrounded. That was started by two Marines 14 years Detachment #186 is selling red, white simplifies the ago. Today GySgt Bill Cash is still and blue die cast banks in the shape of a problem!" - Chesty working with them. The group is van. They sell for $35 apiece and all Puller becoming more and more active in proceeds go to Toys 4 Tots. To order community service. Last year they phone 702-399-3200. clocked in 2800 hours of service and *The Woodstock Landing entrance and work our way to Orchestra Fund Raiser. Call him if you Detachment is sponsoring a the Nature Trial. It was suggested that are interested in obtaining any. Golf Tournament at Town Lake we thrown down a challenge to the Hills Golf Club beginning at Young Marines and NJROTC Leesburg Good of the League: 0900 (Shot Gun Start). For more to attend and each start at opposite ends info call 770-592-9969. of the Cleanup venue. * The Detachment Picnic and *The Black Sheep *J.J. hopes to have the Shadow Pool Party is Saturday, September 25th, Detachment has invited all Box for our flag from Iraq ready by 1300 at the home of Ron and Sheila Marines to their Birthday Ball, December. Kirstatter. Bring a friend. November 10, 1700 at the *The Faith Community Outreach *You can see a virtual tour of the Crossroads Grill in Suwannee. Project was approved by the Historical Marine Corps Museum in Quantico by *The VFW has invited Society and the City Commission. We visiting www.virturalUSMCmuseum.com. all the local veterans groups to are hoping to get this started in a few *Detachment blue polo shirts are meet at the VFW on September weeks. We plan to build a 26'x16' in. Contact the Commandant if you want 28 for the purpose of forming a pavilion to cover the outside area where one. Veterans Coalition group. the women and children eat their meals so that they have shelter from rain and The meeting was adjourned at 2007. The Commandant proceeded to sun. We hope to get donations of Next meeting will be October 19th at give us highlights of the materials from Home Depot and Lowes. 1830. Department Staff Meeting. The *No interest was shown in next meeting will take place participating in the Annual International Good of the League December 4th in Macon. He Festival. encourages our members who *Bobbie Elmore reported on the can, to attend. five care packages prepared for the five ARE YOUR DUES PAID Women Marines we became aware of The Senior Vice reported that from the Department who are currently UP? the Braves Game was a fun serving in Afghanistan. Several women event to attend and that the from our Detachment participated in Color Guard performed well. buying, preparing and mailing of these Short Rounds packages headed up by Gale Rodgers. There were no reports from the Thank you to other members who Jr. Vice as well as the Judge participated with funds. The HBO movie "Taking Chance" about Advocate, Adjutant and *There was a report from the a Marine LtCol escorting a fallen Marine Paymaster, Sgt-at-Arms and commandant on the Flag Folding home is available from The Marine Shop Newsletter Editor.. Ceremony which we performed in the at the Marine Corps Association web September 11th Field of flags ceremony. site. The item # is 0883929033065. This The Chairman of the Patriotism It was well received and now the VFW is a true story and done very well. Committee said that Bill Hamby and a Cub Scout Troop has asked for us had received a donation to us of to perform it for them. We have also The flag should be displayed on all days. 12 American Flags from the been asked to perform it again at next The Flag Holiday in October is Woodman of the World (via year's Field of flags. Columbus Day on Monday the 11th of Terry Cook). October. Under New Business, Ernie Elmore The Detachment Eagle Scout reported on his visit to the Cyclorama he The original Lone Ranger, Lee B. Representative was absent so and Bobbie visited in Atlanta and had the Powell, was a U.S. Marine. He was there was no report. opportunity to ask the City to replace the "killed in action" with the 18th Regiment worn Flags which fly in front of the on Tinian. "Killed in Action" is not Report of Committees and attraction. He has received a phone call completely accurate, but it serves no real Projects: from Atlanta saying that this has been purpose to explain what really killed him, done. as he was a brave Marine who fought *There would be well at Tarawa and Saipan. another Riverwalk Cleanup Alex Hart announced that he had Powell appeared as the "Lone Ranger" planned for October 23rd at with him some tickets for the Thursday, in a 1938 Republic Studio serial. 0830. We will meet at Cox September 30th Albany Symphony Because of some bad business decisions, he was replaced lessons I'd learned over my previous young hard-charger had noticed my when the sequel, "The Lone nine years as an F-4 Phantom Aviation ribbons, especially my Good Conduct Ranger Rides Again" was Ordnance man. As a mustang officer I ribbon with the star. He apparently did produced in 1939. In fact, his felt exceptionally qualified to lead this the math and assumed that since I was career in general fell apart after division of over 80 hard-charging "only a Second Lieutenant" that I must that, which explains in part why Marines. I also took for granted the have done something to get busted! he ended up in the Marine understanding our younger Marines had We all had a good laugh at this and not Corps. of our officer community as the following only did the Lance Corporal learn Powell was a real character. vignette portrays. something but I learned a valuable He often gave Shakespearean In addition to getting to know our leadership lesson too. I learned that as performances - while drunk. He assignment within the division we were leaders at any level we are always being was also a poet of sorts. also in the midst of conducting a wall-to- observed, the good the bad and the ugly. There was a certain irony to wall inventory of the individual Material I never forgot that. Powell's service in the Corps. Readiness List equipment. This meant Early in his Hollywood career he that every piece of ground support Boy Scouts had starred in a 12-episode equipment or "yellow gear" in the serial titled "The Fighting Devil squadron as well as the equipment that Dogs" produced in 1938. Four was checked out to all the squadrons in Our Eagle Scout recognition program years later, he became a real the MAG had to be inspected and serial continues to generate interest and gain Marine. numbers verified. In addition to the day- momentum. As a Troop 3 Scout Master Powell enlisted in the Corps in to-day PT, ,paperwork, visiting the and Charter Organization the summer of 1942 at the age barracks and the chow hall, etc., I was Representative, I have the opportunity to of 34. He rose to the rank of told by the Aircraft Maintenance Officer coordinate with the local Chehaw Council sergeant in his short tenure. He that I had to conduct a Winter Service to make sure all the troops in the area died on July 30, 1944 and was Alpha uniform inspection in order to know of this special recognition. We are buried in Tinian Cemetery in prepare for the upcoming Inspector currently scheduled to recognize March 1949. He was transferred General inspection. Matthew Carl Dickenson of Boy Scout to Section F. Gravesite #1246 at After much preparation the day of the Troop 23 on 24 October 2010 at Albany the "Punchbowl" in Honolulu, IG inspection arrived. I'll admit, I was a Bible Church. We're excited to recognize Hawaii. little anxious as it was my first inspection Matthew's accomplishment with the To learn more about Lee as the OIC. Well, the anxiety turned out Marine Corps League Good Citizenship Powell's career, go to to be for nothing because the inspection Award. http://surfnetinc.com/chuck/trio6. went off without a hitch. Our leaders at all Dan Gillian, Boy Scout Coordinator htm levels had done a great job. I carefully Article taken from The looked over every Marine in the division WM’s at the Front Chosen Few magazine. but one thing I'd forgotten was that while I was inspecting the Marines, they were Sea Stories also inspecting me. This became evident As you know, out detachment filled following the inspection. As the Top, boxes of needed female supplies and Gunny and I went into our mobile mailed them recently to five WM's in From Dan Gillan: maintenance facility to compare notes, Afghanistan. We have since received the there was a knock on the hatch. I heard following email from one of those WM's, I was genuinely excited to some talking and then the Top told the Captain Catherine E. Richardson. It begin my first assignment after Marine to "report to the LT." The Lance reads: being commissioned a Second Corporal reported to me and by the look "Hello from Camp Leatherneck, Lieutenant in 1984. I was on his face he was obviously a little Afghanistan. I just wanted to send a assigned as the Officer in concerned. I asked him what he needed quick note to you to thank you for your Charge of the Ground Support and after a bit of "well sir" and "I'm not generous care package. I received the Equipment Division, sure how to ask this" comments he finally package yesterday (Sept 24) and shared Headquarters and Maintenance blurted out "what did you get busted for it with my fellow Marines and Sailors of I Squadron (H&MS) 29, MAG 29, sir?" I looked at him and as I wondered if Marine Expeditionary Force C-1. We New River, NC. I was looking I'd heard him correctly I saw the Top and appreciate your thoughtfulness and your forward to being able to Gunny looking around the corner with big box was filled with items these Marines hopefully apply the many grins on their faces. It turns out that this and Sailors needed most! Rest assured that we are as safe as you can didn't mean it, my mistake." 1/4 cup Heinz 57 steak sauce be (in Afghanistan) while we are Karine Aquilar, in the U.S. here at Camp Leatherneck. Embassy, Mogadishu, Somalia, The longer you marinade, the spicier it Please keep our Marines and 1991 gets. Enjoy! Sailors conducting daily operations outside the wire, our ********************* ********************************** wounded warriors and the Field Marshal Bernard families of the fallen in your In the News Montgomery said, "A Marine thoughts. should be sworn to the patient Semper Fi endurance of hardships, like Capt Catherine E. Richardson Rick Glenn Strandlof claimed he was an the ancient knights, and it is I MEF (Fwd) Adjutant ex-Marine who was wounded in Iraq and NATO ISAF Regional Command not the least of these Southwest Chief of Actions received the Purple Heart and Silver necessary hardships to have to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Star, but the military had no record he serve with sailors." [email protected] ever served. He was charged with violating the Stolen Valor Act, which *********************** This Month in makes it a crime punishable by up to a Mrs. Smith, a teacher, called year in jail to falsely claim to have won a on Johnny to tell a personal History military medal. story with a moral. U.S. District Judge Robert Blackburn Johnny said, "My Uncle Ted October 19, 1809 - Marines dismissed the case and said the law is was a Marine pilot during the participated in a tribute to Dey of unconstitutional, ruling the government war in Vietnam. One day his Algiers. did not show it has a compelling reason plane got hit by a missile and to restrict that type of statement. A was going down. Uncle Ted October 3, 1912 - Marines spokesman for the U.S. attorney in grabbed a case of beer, a participated in the Battles of Denver said prosecutors are reviewing machine gun and a machete and Coyo Tepe and Barranca Hills the decision and haven't decided bailed out. On the way down he during the Nicaraguan whether to appeal. The spokesman said drank the whole case of beer. Campaign. that decision would be made by the U.S. As luck would have it he Justice Department in Washington and landed in a field and was October 21, 1944 - Marines of prosecutors in Denver. surrounded by 100 Viet Cong V Amphibious Corps landed at soldiers. He started shooting Leyte, Philippines in support of ****************************** his machine gun and killed 70 the U.S. Army during WWII. of them before he ran out of JARHEAD JERKY ammunition. Then he grabbed Semi-freeze and slice flank steak or lean October 10, 1968 - The 1st the machete and killed 20 more beef (this works good with deer meat before the machete blade Marine Division and the 1st too!) 1/8" slices broke. He then killed the last MAW were awarded the Marinade for 36 hours. 10 with his bare hands." Presidential Unit Citation, Da Dry in a gas oven at 125 degrees with "Oh my god!" exclaimed Mrs. Nang, Vietnam. the door cracked open, 8 to 10 hrs. Smith, "What could the moral

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Commandant: Tom Newton (229) 446-2209 [email protected] Sr. Vice Commandant: Ron Kirstatter (229) 809-0084 [email protected] Jr. Vice Commandant: Gale Rodgers (229) 446-4528 [email protected] Judge Advocate: JJ Krause [email protected] Jr. Past Commandant: Rob McCarty (229) 639-6534 [email protected] Adjutant: Jim Rodgers (229) 446-4528 [email protected] Chaplain: Ernie Elmore (229) 435-2283 [email protected] Paymaster: Bob Adams (229) 344-5660 [email protected] Sgt-At-Arms: Kelly Fisk (229) 639-8442 [email protected] Volume 1, Issue 5 From the Commandant champagne fountain for about 45 November 2010 minutes. Everyone there wished us a Happy Birthday and we left peacefully To all members and friends of the and under our own steam. Major Lawrence DesJardines Detachment "Happy 235th Birthday!!!" Detachment #1260 This article is being written and read Just a reminder that Post 30 will have a Marine Corps League before all the different celebrations begin. Veteran's Day Breakfast and Flag raising P.O. Box 70971 So please, have a safe and uneventful ceremony on Thursday November 11th Albany, GA 31708-0971 birthday celebration! Also share your and that there will be festivities going on [email protected] memories with friends and family as we at the Veteran's Memorial and the VFW http://www.mclalbanyga.org are the only branch of the service that on Saturday the 13th starting around

really celebrates our history with future 0900. SPECIAL STAFF: generation. Boy Scout Coordinator Know we all will take time during the Dan Gillan My favorite of past Marine Corps week of the 7th to remember our friends Fallen Marine Coordinator Birthdays has to the first one I attended and relatives who gave all for our country Ernie Elmore here in Albany in 1972. I was a student, and those service men and women from Marine For Life Coordinator PFC, at the Test Instrument Repairman Georgia who have passed away over the Roger Wood School on the Base. We were five weeks last several months. Newsletter Editor from graduation and things were starting Bobbie Elmore to make sense. At that time there were Finally, I wish everyone a safe and Patriotism Committee probably well over 1,000 Marines aboard Happy Thanksgiving! Don't eat too much Dave Aldrich the Base as we were one of several but have a GREAT weekend. Veterans Service Officer schools aboard the Base. The enlisted Nick Nicholson Marines had their Ball in what is now the Semper Fi Web Sergeant Crossroads Restaurant. At the time it Tom Ron Kirstatter was the Enlisted Club. After the cake cutting ceremony and eating a GREAT meal, several of my friends and I went on the town. As it happened the City of Albany was celebrating the Grand Opening of the Sheraton Inn, now the Regency Inn on East Oglethorpe. We crashed the party and guarded the Chaplain’s Corner Word says and be true to their own Guests: None conscience. Pray for those in authority over you. Old Business "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Chaplain Ernie 1. Adjutant's Report: Marine J. Lord's sake; whether it be the Rodgers reported the Officer's meeting king, as supreme, or unto Upcoming Events which took place on Oct 12th discussed governors, as unto them that Budget, Awards and New Officers. are sent by him for the 2. Sept. minutes posted; punishment of evildoers, and Sunday Nov 7 - Flag Folding Ceremony accepted: Marines B.Elmore and Murphy for the praise of them that do at 1st Baptist Church Leesburg Paymaster's Report read and well. (1 Peter 2:13,14) Sunday Nov 7 - Eagle Scout accepted; Marines Nicholson and G. presentation Rodgers. God used government authority Tuesday Nov 9 - Detachment lunch at 4. Chaplains' Report: Chaplain in the lives of many people in Crossroads Restaurant 1130-1300 Elmore has the flu and Marine Adams the Bible to accomplish His Tuesday Nov 9 Detachment Officers will be having knee surgery on Friday. purposes in their lives. Scripture Staff Meeting 1800 tells us that even the king's Wednesday Nov 10 The United States Correspondence: Email from Washington heart is in the hand of God (see Marine Corps 235th Birthday detachment 1043 asking all detachments Proverbs 21:1). God uses these The base and LOGCOM will have a to contribute to purchasing "Honor authorities to continue the work Cake Cutting Ceremony to include the Buckles" to be given out to fallen that He has started in us and Pageant of Uniforms to begin at 1000 in Marines. will continue to manifest His front of building 3500. Wear your red character in us through cover. Report of Officers: governmental authorities. Thursday Nov 11 - Veterans Day, Flag 1. Commandant - Attended If we find it difficult to live Raising and Breakfast at Post 30 funeral of Cpl Sockalosky under the authorities in our life, Saturday Nov 13 - Veterans Day 2. Sr Vice -Detachment picnic we'll usually find it difficult to Weekend Celebration starts at the was good but not well attended. submit to the will of God in our Veteran's Memorial downtown and ends 3. Jr. Vice - none lives too. Rebellion is reflected at VFW Post 2785. Base Birthday Ball at 4. Judge Advocate - Absent in our unwillingness to live Darton College 5. Paymaster under the authority placed over Tuesday Nov 16- -Detachment Meeting a. Annual Budget was us. We may not have respect for 1830 at the River Pointe Golf Course. presented and sent out via email. Need the person who is the President We will be voting on the Detachment fund raisers if we are going to maintain of the United States, but we are budget for the coming year. current budget spending. still to honor and respect the Thursday Nov 25 - Happy Thanksgiving! b. November there will be a position the presidency Every Wednesday of the month vote to raise dues by $2 since National is represents, and we are to Detachment Breakfast at Rooster's raising dues by $2 in order to maintain recognize that God has placed 0900. Please join us. their budget. him in authority over us. As long 6. Chaplain - absent as we are not asked to violate a Muster Minutes 7. Sgt at Arms - Wounded biblical commandment, we must Warrior Hunting and Fishing Event recognize those in authority as research is ongoing. God-given and that He is going Meeting was called to order at 1835 by 8. Newsletter Editor- our Flag to work through them on our Commandant Newton. Folding team photo was published in the behalf. Roll Call of Officers was taken, Leesburg Ledger along with an article. We must not obey the present were: Commandant Newton, 9. Americanism/Patriotism government when it call us to Sr.Vice Kirstatter, Jr. Vice Rodgers, Sgt Project - We are out of flags. Going to compromise God's Word. at Arms Fisk, Adjutant Rodgers. give Terry Cook of Woodman of the World Issues that violate the Word of 15 members were present. a letter of appreciation for flag donations. God may require civil There was one new membership 10. Eagle Scout Representative - disobedience. However, each application and swearing in of Marine an award will be given out in Oct and person must evaluate these Chuck Bushnell and one reinstatement of Nov situations in light of what God's Marine Tom Collins. 11. Marine for Life 1. There will be a fund raiser for http://mclalbanyga.org..The awards will Representative - NR the JROTC at Maggie Moos on Thursday be handed out at our Christmas meeting. at 1900. reported by Associate Member Report of Committees and Woods. Short Rounds Projects 2. Toys for tots golf tournament is coming up in November 1. River Walk 3. Birthday Ball tickets are on We are glad to see our Paymaster Bob Committee: Planned for October sale for $50 to all retirees. Adams doing better following his knee 23rd at 0900 at 3rd Ave. 4. 11 November the American surgery. Go gettum, Bob. 2. Associate Member Legion will be holding a breakfast for Woods is inviting the JROTC to veterans. We want to welcome our newest river Walk. golfers will go members to our Detachment: Thursday at Veteran's Park at Announcements 0800. Chuck Bushnell and Tom Collins 3. Faith Community The next regular meeting will be held on ...... Outreach Project: No word from 16 November 2010. The meeting was Home Depot for donation of closed by Commandant Newton at 2010. Toast given by Commandant Louis H. supplies. Lowes told Wilson Commandant Newton they Good of the League at the 203rd Marine Corps Ball cannot donate supplies but will Camp Lejeune, NC 1978 give a $500 discount. Working with Outreach folks to find * Attention Marines. Our detachment is The wonderful love of a contributors for the materials in need of someone to step up and take beautiful maid, the position of leader for our Color 4. Update on Female The love of a staunch true man, Marine Care Packages - Marine Guard. We are all set to use our Color G. Rodgers advised that two Guard and we have invitations to use our The love of a baby unafraid, letters of appreciation had been Color Guard, but we need someone to Has existed since time began. received from two of the lead it. Call the Commandant and Marines and another shipment volunteer. But the greatest of loves, The would be sent at a later date. quintessence of loves, * Email your nominations for New Business Detachment Officers to the Nomination even greater than that of a mother, Committee by the end of December. The Is the tender, passionate, infinite love, 1. Elections for new committee consists of: of one drunken Marine for another. officers will be held in January. Chairman: Ernie Elmore Semper Fidelis [email protected] Marine E. Elmore is the head of Elections Committee. Gale Rodgers: 2. Award Nominations [email protected] Boy Scouts need to be submitted to the Ron Kirstatter: awards committee no later than [email protected] Marines Kent Morrison and Bob James November Meeting. Awards J.J.Krause: [email protected] were on deck to recognize Matthew Carl Ceremony will be at the Dickenson on Sunday 24 October. December meeting. Marine We will vote in January. Matthew's Eagle Court of Honor was Kirstatter is the head of the conducted in front of family, fellow scouts Awards Committee. A motion to * Email your fundraising ideas to Bob and friends. Matthew's parents were have the December meeting be Adams prior to Nov 9. extremely proud of their son to not only an Awards Dinner at river Pointe achieve the highest rank in Scouting but was approved. Commandant * Send Ron Kirstatter to be officially recognized by the Marine will change date to earlier in the ([email protected])your Corps League for his personal month due to holiday events. Detachment Awards nominations by the accomplishment. Of particular note is first week in December. Instructions on that both Kent Morrison and Bob James Good of the League what to write about a nominee can be are also Eagle Scouts. found by looking in on the web site Dan Gillan, Boy Scout Coordinator WM’s at the Front 20 Nov 1943 - the 2ndMarine Division, National Museum of the Marine Corps. A commanded by Major General Julian C. cleaning crew at the museum in Triangle Smith, landed on Betio Island, Tarawa called police when they noticed the bullet We've received another letter Atoll, Gilbert Islands. After 76 hours of holes in windows high up in a part of the from one of the Women Marines bitter fighting during which almost 1000 building that faces Interstate 95. Several in Afghanistan to whom we sent Marines died, and more than 2000 were glass panels were hit, causing about a care package. Here is what wounded, MajGen Smith declared the $20,000 in damage. None of the she wrote to us: island secure. museum's artifacts - including a Harrier "I would like to thank you and 24 November 1992 - Marines lowered jet hanging near the damaged windows - your detachment for taking the the flag at Subic Bay, U.S. Naval Facility, were hit. time in sending me a care Republic of the Philippines for the last package. I really do appreciate time to turn over facilities to the * Barracks across the Marine Corps will it. The weather here has been government of the Philippines. be outfitted with motion-sensitive security cooling down, feels really nice. I 25 November 1968 The conclusion of cameras and alarms as part of new am counting down the days for Operation Lancaster in Viet Nam. It security requirements. It was not my R&R and I'm so excited to ended 10 months of fighting the Viet immediately clear what prompted the go home for two weeks. I think Cong on the DMZ new requirements, but t the security at some point we all need it one 27 November 1950 - In a carefully criteria adopted earlier this year means way or the other. Once again, planned assault, eight Chinese Marines will now see cameras installed THANK YOU for your support Communist divisions in Korea launched a at all exterior door. There are no plans to and God Bless you all! massive attack which had, as its install cameras inside barracks. The Love, Cpl Gisele expressed purpose, the destruction of installation of automated security Martinez the 1st Marine Division. This lead to the systems are at the discretion of individual 1 MEF 1 HMHG successful Marine Corps attack out of the base commanders. (FWD)G-1 Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir to the Unit 42511 coastal port of Hungnam. * The Marine Corps is planning to cut FPO AP 96427 about a quarter of the 42,000 tactical "Freedom is not free, the U.S. Marines vehicles it maintains as part of its Ground This Month in will pay most of your share." Combat Tactical Vehicle Strategy, Ned Dolan according to Lt. Gen George Flynn, History deputy commandant for combat In the News development and integration. He didn't 1 Nov 1983 - 300 Marines of the say which vehicles will be eliminated, but 22d MAU staged an amphibious the study was called on to assess and helicopter landing on the * No explosives will be on any firing everything from existing trucks such as Island of Carria, 15 miles NE of ranges on Guam, a Marine Corps official the Humvee to developmental projects Grenada, in a search for Cuban said. Craig Whelden, executive director such as the amphibious Expeditionary military installations or of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, Fighting Vehicle. personnel. 17 Grenadian said no explosives will be heard at the proposed firing range near the Pagat soldiers were captured, and Birthdays! arms, ammunition and training area. No explosive charges will be on Marley Johnson sites were found. any firing ranges here on Guam - that's Ernie Elmore - 18th (75th)! 10 Nov 1921 -This date marked not our intent. Sometimes there are rifles, the first formal commemoration sometimes there are pistols, sometimes ...... of the birthday of the Marine there are machine guns but that's the

Corps as 10 November. On 1 core building block of the Marine Corps "You cannot exaggerate about the Nov 1921 Marine Commandant training readiness requirements . Expect Marines. They are convinced to the point John A. Lejeune issued Marine some gunfire, but no bombing. We will of arrogance, that they are the most Corps Order47 summarizing the train in such a way that it will minimize ferocious fighters on earth - and the history, mission and tradition of any impact on any of the communities amazing thing about it is that they are." the Corps and directed that it be near the training ranges." Father Kevin Kearney read to every command each 10 1st Marine Division Chaplain November. * Prince William county police say bullet holes have been found in windows at the Korean War United States of the corps as the location of the first The celebrations were formalized and Marines to enlist under Commandant standardized by Commandant Marine Corps Samuel Nicholas though it is disputed Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. in 1952, Birthday Ball if a recruiting drive may have outlining the cake cutting ceremony, occurred earlier at Nicholas's family which would enter the Marine Drill tavern, the Conestoga Waggon. Manual in 1956. By tradition, the first The official birthday of the When the Revolutionary War ended slice of cake is given to the oldest United States Marine Corps, in 1783, the Continental Navy was Marine present, who in turn hands it on November 10, 1775, was disestablished, and with it the off to the youngest Marine present, when the Second continental Continental Marines. The Corps was symbolizing the old and experienced Congress decreed: re-established on 11 July 1798, when Marines passing their knowledge to the "act for establishing and the new generation of Marines. The "That two battalions of organizing a Marine Corps" was celebration also includes a reading of Marines be raised consisting signed by President John Adams. Marine Corps Order 47, republished of one Colonel, two every year, as well as a message lieutenants-colonels, two Prior to 1921, Marines celebrated the from the current Commandant and majors and other officers, as recreation of the Corps on 11 July often includes a banquet and usual in other regiments; that with little pomp or pageantry. On dancing, if possible. In many cases, they consist of an equal October 21, 1921, Major Edwin the birthday celebration will also number of privates as with McClellan, in charge of the Corps include a pageant of current and other battalions, that only historical section, sent a historical Marine Corps uniforms, as particular care be taken that memorandum to Commandant John a reminder of the history of the no persons be appointed to A. Lejeune, suggesting the Marines' Corps. Another modern tradition offices, or enlisted into said original birthday of November 10 by includes a unit run on the 10th. battalions, but such as we declared a Marine Corps holiday to Marines are reputed to celebrate the are good seamen, or so be celebrated throughout the Corps. birthday, regardless of where they acquainted with maritime Lejeune so ordered in Marine Corps may be in the world, even in austere affairs as to be able to serve Order 47. environments or combat. for and during the present war with Great Britain and The first formal ball was celebrated in In a more somber tradition, Samuel the Colonies; unless 1925, though no records exist that Nicholas's grave in the Arch Street dismissed by Congress; that indicate the proceedings of that Friends Meeting graveyard in they be distinguished by the event. Birthday celebrations would Philadelphia is marked with wreath at names of the First and take varied forms, most included dawn by a group of Marines annually Second Battalions of dances, though some accounts on November 10 to celebrate his role Marines" include mock battles, musical in the founding of the Corps. performances, pageants, and Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, sporting events. SEMPER FIDELIS is regarded as the birthplace

The holiday season is now in full swing. "I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, Major Lawrence DesJardines I hope you will have time to spend with who will do according to what is in my Detachment #1260 family and friends and will have time to heart and mind. I will firmly establish his Marine Corps League look back at the accomplishments over house, and he will minister before my P.O. Box 70971 the past year. As a Detachment, we have anointed one always." (I Sam 2:35) Albany, GA 31708-0971 made many advances on many different [email protected] programs this year. We could not have I once imagined a meeting in heaven http://www.mclalbanyga.org accomplished that without so many of between the angel Gabriel and Jesus. It

you taking part and stepping up to assist. went something like this: "Gabriel, I SPECIAL STAFF: Your Board of Directors has been chose 12 men from the workplace to Boy Scout Coordinator reviewing the accomplishments of your build my Church. They were an unlikely Dan Gillan fellow members submitted by you in group, but I wanted a people to express Fallen Marine Coordinator preparation for our awards banquet in my life where they spend most of their Ernie Elmore December. time and experienced most of their Marine For Life Coordinator As we get closer to the New Year, challenges. However, today we have a Roger Wood please also consider how you may be problem. My Church is not being Newsletter Editor able to better guide the Detachment by represented in the work place. So, I've Bobbie Elmore becoming an officer of the Detachment. decided to call several people to serve Patriotism Committee Our elections and Officer Installation will me in this arena. We must awaken the Dave Aldrich be in January. Church in the workplace. Veterans Service Officer Please keep our fellow Marines , who Nick Nicholson are in harms' way, in your thoughts and There is a man in Albany, Georgia, USA. Web Sergeant prayers as their families will have to wait He reminds me of my servant Jacob. Ron Kirstatter for their return home to celebrate. Boy, what a manipulator and controller Kris and I wish you all a safe and he was before I did my work in him. Now healthy Merry Christmas and Happy New you recall that Jacob became one of the Year! patriarchs! This businessman in Albany has that same potential. He is our man to Semper Fi, awaken my servants. However, in order Tom to awaken him to my plan and my destiny for him, I must remove some things he relies upon. This will draw him Upcoming Events 3. There will be a Dept. Staff meeting to myself. It will be painful at December 4th in Macon open to all first, but necessary. It will take 7 members. years, but I plan to restore all I Remember our Wednesday weekly take from him. The result will be meetings for breakfast at Roosters 0900. Report of Officers: quite amazing. He will engage We have great fun. Try to be there. many others. He'll usher in a Muster Minutes 1. Commandant - Announced that the whole new focus in my Church Dec meeting would not be a regular that has been lost since those meeting but an awards dinner. Guests early days. I plan to do that with Meeting was called to order at 1830 by are encouraged to attend. Cost will be many others as well. My plan is Commandant Newton. $10 for each person with the remainder designed to raise up an army in Roll Call of Officers was taken, present being paid for by the detachment. A these last days before I return. It were: Commandant Newton, Sr. Vice buffet meal will be served with an open is time for you to go now. You Kirstatter, Jr. Vice Rodgers, Sgt at Arms bar free for one hour. The Club is waiving know what you must do. Be Fish, Adjutant Rodgers. the $300 room fee normally charged in gentle, but firm with my 19 members were present. Dec. Reservations need to be made to servant." There were no new membership the Commandant NLT 1 Dec. A brief applications. meeting will begin at 1800 and dinner What kind of conversation might served at 1830. Jesus and an angel have about Guests: None 2. Sr. Vice - announced that there will your life? What catalyst is be three officer nominations and Marine needed to bring you in Old Business: of the Year. Nominations need to be in alignment with the purposes and 1. Adjutant's report: Marine J. Rodgers by December meeting. New officer plans of God. Reported there was an Officer's meeting installation will be at the Jan meeting. which took place an hour prior to this Officer positions to be nominated are: Sr. Marines, this is the most meeting which discussed Budget, Vice, Jr. Vice, Staff Judge Advocate. meaningful time of the year. It is Awards, and New Officers. Other positions available are the Adjutant my prayer that you and yours 2. October minutes posted: accepted: and Sgt at Arms. will be blessed by holding this Marines Nicholson and Steward. 3. Jr. Vice - NR special time apart and take joy 3. Paymaster's Report read and 4. Judge Advocate - Absent in the knowledge that He came accepted: Marines Nicholson and G. 5. Paymaster - Annual Budget was just for us and we are in His Rodgers. presented and sent out via email. hands. 4. Chaplain's report given by Marine B. 6. Chaplain - absent Elmore advised Chaplain E. Elmore is 7. Sgt at Arms - NR Chaplain Ernie doing better after his gall bladder 8. Americanism/Patriotism - we are out Paymaster's removal and advised of others in of flags. distress; Marines Newton, Adams, 9. Eagle Scout Representative - Absent Report Murphy, Retza, and Freed. All were 10. Newsletter Editor - NR doing well and recovering. Also, JROTC 11. Marine for Life Representative - NR member Nicholas Pender was hit by a Checking Account: car in critical condition. Opening Balance $786.58 Report of Committees and Projects:

Credits $483.11 1. River Walk Committee - planned for Correspondence: Debits $225.00 Feb 2011 1. Email about the possible fund raiser Outstanding checks $176.00 2. Faith Community Outreach Project is by selling the new "Pappy Boynton" Closing Balance $1,230.69 on hold video. Cost to purchase on line is $19.99. 3. Update on Female Marine Care any orders more than five would get a Savings Account: Packages - Marine G Rodgers advised discount. Contact would have to be made Opening Balance $3,856.80 that The American Legion to discuss cost. Credits (Dividend) $1.15 Auxiliary donated enough items for five 2. Associate Marine Amanda Wood Debits 0.00 or six more packages. emailed that the JROTC would be having Closing Balance $3,857.95 another fund raiser at Maggie Moos

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New Business: We are sad to announce the death of Check for Alzheimer's 1. One Tuesday a month young NJROTC member Nicholas The following was developed as a Commandant Newton will hold a Pender who was struck by a car on lunch at the Restaurant Club on Philema Road. The Detachment has mental age assessment by the base. sent condolences to the family. School of Psychiatry at Harvard 2. Voted on Annual Budget. All present approved. Congratulations to Member Alex Hart on University. Take your time and becoming a partner with Hall & see if you can read each line Good of the League: Williamson P.C. We all wish you well. aloud without a mistake. The 1. Young Marines won $50 at Sea Stories Exchange Club Fair. average person over 40 years of 2. SWGA Veterans coalition age cannot do it! will meet Dec 12 at the I had the unenviable job of the Color American Legion. SgtMaj for the 2nd Marine Parade back 1. This is this cat. 3. Marine B. Elmore reported in 1976 at Camp Lejeune. The parade 2. This is is cat. that the successful Flag Folding was formed and I smartly stepped out 3. This is how cat. detail performed at 1st Baptist of and with great gusto began giving the Leesburg on November 7th but command "FORRWWARRD MARCH". 4. This is to cat. there were only three members Just as "March" shot out of my mouth, 5. This is keep cat. to fold the flag. We need more my upper plate also came shooting out of 6. This is an cat. members both for the Flag my mouth and landed on the grass in Folding Detail and the Color front of me. I smartly marched forward, 7. This is old cat. Guard. Marine Sherman Braden bent down, wiped them off, and slid them 8. This is fart cat. stepped forward to volunteer. back into my mouth without missing a beat. I returned to my appointed position 9. This is busy cat. Announcements: and commenced to continue with my 10. This is for cat. assignment. I chose to ignore the The next regular meeting will be 11. This is forty cat. held on 16 December 2010. The laughing Marines in the Color Detail. meeting was closed by (from Chaplain Ernie Elmore) 12. This is seconds cat. Commandant Newton at 1920. Boy Scouts Good of the League Now go back and read the THIRD A note recently received by the word in each line from the top Christmas Awards Detachment: down. Banquet Our Detachment Awards and Dan, ********************* Christmas Banquet will be held on Thank you for preparing the Marine "We have two companies of Marines December 16, 1800 at the River Corps League Certificate for Matthew running rampant all over the Pointe Golf Course Club House. northern half of the island, and Tickets are $10 per person and can and for stopping by to offer your be purchased at the door. Come congratulations. You helped make it a three Army regiments pinned down and bring a friend. Make your very special day for our son. in the southwestern corner doing reservations to the Commandant Please extend our appreciation to the nothing. What the hell's going on?" no later than Dec 5th. membership of the Detachment and Gen John Vesey, Jr. USA Short Rounds express our gratitude for their Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff patriotic support to our community. during the assault on Grenada 1983 Christmas Tree Lighting This Month in History The lighting of the base Sincerely, Christmas Tree at MCLB Albany Merrill Dickenson is scheduled Friday, December 4 December 1950 - Lt.Col Raymond G. 10 at 1800 in the base housing Davis led his battalion into Hagaru-Ri, area. parent of Eagle Scout Matthew Korea after four days of intense fighting Dickenson. in the mountain passes against a numerically superior hostile In the News force. His battalion, 1st Bn 7th Marines, helped clear the way Birthdays! for the 5th and 7th Marines and printed in the Gaston, NC Gazette Nov Charles Nicholson LtCol Davis was awarded the 26 - Medal of Honor for his heroism.

As a combat Marine during the Vietnam 8 December 1928 - A small Christmas detail of Marines under Captain War, Eddie Wyatt's life depended on Maurice G. Holmes defeated being acutely aware of his surroundings Remembrance Nicaraguan bandits near at every moment. Chuyelite. GySgt Charles This holiday season, Wyatt and other The spirit of Williams was mortally wounded veterans will be using those same skills Christmas takes flight, during the fighting. Capt Holmes to watch for suspicious people and Neath the Star of was later awarded the Navy activity in retail areas around Gastonia. Bethlehem's light. Cross for Gallantry. and a To combat crime, the local Marine posthumous award was given to Corps League has volunteered its 60 Filling hearts and GySgt Williams. members to aid the Gastonia Police minds with delight, Department with extra eyes and ears. Joyfully we await 18 December 1948 - The "When you go out into combat, you Christmas Eve night. Secretary of the Navy signed a have to be real vigilant," said Wyatt, an "Memorandum of Agreement" active duty Marine from 1963 to 1969. Tis the season of good with the State Department which "That same type of training is what we'll laid the basis for the modern will and mirth, use to look for suspicious activity. We are Marine Security Guard program joy and love will to be aware of our surroundings; deter at U.S.Embassies throughout encircle the Earth. the world. pickpockets and purse-snatchers. As we feel the Observe and do reconnaissance, and Christmas spirit 20 December 1989 - Operation report suspicious activity to police who perform, are trained to deal with it." Just Cause was launched in Remember the beloved Marine Corps League members won't Panama to protect American brave in uniform. lives, restore the democratic be doing regular patrols or making process, preserve the integrity themselves known in public by "walking of the Panama Canal Treaty a beat." "The best part of this initiative They're in the and apprehend dictator Manual is the would-be criminal will never know mountains of Noriega. One Marine was killed who is watching because the members of Afghanistan, and three others were wounded Detachment 1162 will be in plain clothes and on the high seas during the operation. and plain cars." Police Sgt. Fred of China and Japan, McMurray said. Rather than doing it in an From the bloodied 23 December 1941 - Japanese organized manner, the veterans will be desert sands of Iraq, forces launched a pre-dawn keeping an eye out anywhere they landing on Wake Island and They've served well happen to be. Cell phones will allow Wilkes Island, while their thru hell and back. League members to contact the Gaston carriers launched air strikes County Telecommunications Center while against Wilkes, Wake and Peale Merry Christmas Marines keeping visual contact with any suspects. Islands, in support of the landing The initiative will officially run through and a Very Happy New force. After nearly 12 hours of Dec. 23. Year. desperate fighting, the three Semper Fi islands were surrendered.

An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.