Semper Fi V73n2
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE TABLE OF CONTENTS 49 46 FEATURE ARTICLES 10 SEMPER FI NEW EDITORIAL PROCEDURES OVERVIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS 12 AN INTERVIEW WITH BILL DAVIS, CEO OF YOUNG MARINES MILES VINING COLUMNS 17 GOIN’ TO KANSAS CITY! YOUR 2017 NATIONAL CONVENTION GUIDE 6 NATIONAL COMMANDANT’S LETTER 26 MCL FOUNDATION, PRESIDENT’S LETTER 27 REUNION ATTENDANCE IMPORTANT IN HELPING RICHARD D. GORE, SR. GREGORY HUNT 12 PREVENT SUICIDES 8 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S LETTER 27 MILITARY HISTORICAL TOURS 33 MARINE CORPS MEMORABILIA THOMAS W. HAZLETT ROBERT G. SEGEL 28 DIVISION REPORTS 21 CHIEF DEVIL DOG 36 JUNIOR PAST NATIONAL COMMANDANT 39 MARINE WEST 2017 C.O. SMITH JAMES “JIM” LASKEY TODAY’S MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION 42 22 MCL AUXILIARY LETTER MARY H. REINWALD, COLONEL, USMC (RET) 45 REUNIONS KAREN AUNE 44 THE HISTORY OF THE MARINE CORPS 45 ATTENTION ON DECK ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION 24 NATIONAL SR. VICE COMMANDANT ARTHUR P. BRILL, JR. WENDELL WEBB 45 EVENTS IN MARINE HISTORY DR. CHARLES NEIMEYER 24 NATIONAL JR. VICE COMMANDANT DENNIS TOBIN 46 THE SEMPER FI STORE 17 33 FORMS & RAFFLES 49 ROLL CALL 25 NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE JOHNNY B. BAKER 60 NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE REPORT 16 2017 NATIONAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM 62 TAPS 19 DEVIL DOGS RAFFLE FORM ABOUT THE COVER Members of the Marine Corps 64 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE EVENT CALENDAR 37 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE APPLICATION FOR League place a lei during a commemoration ceremony MEMBERSHIP at Barber’s Point Golf Course in Kapolei, Hawaii, Dec. 6, Founded in 1923 by 48 SEMPER FI STORE ORDER FORM 2016. The commemoration was to honor the four Marines then MajGen John A. killed in the attack at Marine Lejeune, the Marine 65 MILITARY HISTORICAL TOURS RAFFLE FORM Corps Air Station Ewa Dec. 7, 1941, during the attack on Corps League is the Pearl Harbor and Oahu. The only federally chartered U.S. military and the State of Hawaii are hosting a series of Marine Corps-related remembrance events to honor veterans organization the courage and sacrifices of in the United States. Pacific Theater veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance 39 42 Cpl. Matthew Casbarro) PG. 4 S|F SPRING2017 S|F THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE PG. 5 ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE TABLE OF CONTENTS 49 46 FEATURE ARTICLES 10 SEMPER FI NEW EDITORIAL PROCEDURES OVERVIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS 12 AN INTERVIEW WITH BILL DAVIS, CEO OF YOUNG MARINES MILES VINING COLUMNS 17 GOIN’ TO KANSAS CITY! YOUR 2017 NATIONAL CONVENTION GUIDE 6 NATIONAL COMMANDANT’S LETTER 26 MCL FOUNDATION, PRESIDENT’S LETTER 27 REUNION ATTENDANCE IMPORTANT IN HELPING RICHARD D. GORE, SR. GREGORY HUNT 12 PREVENT SUICIDES 8 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S LETTER 27 MILITARY HISTORICAL TOURS 33 MARINE CORPS MEMORABILIA THOMAS W. HAZLETT ROBERT G. SEGEL 28 DIVISION REPORTS 21 CHIEF DEVIL DOG 36 JUNIOR PAST NATIONAL COMMANDANT 39 MARINE WEST 2017 C.O. SMITH JAMES “JIM” LASKEY 42 TODAY’S MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION 22 MCL AUXILIARY LETTER MARY H. REINWALD, COLONEL, USMC (RET) 45 REUNIONS KAREN AUNE 44 THE HISTORY OF THE MARINE CORPS 45 ATTENTION ON DECK ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION 24 NATIONAL SR. VICE COMMANDANT ARTHUR P. BRILL, JR. WENDELL WEBB 45 EVENTS IN MARINE HISTORY DR. CHARLES NEIMEYER 24 NATIONAL JR. VICE COMMANDANT DENNIS TOBIN 46 THE SEMPER FI STORE 17 33 FORMS & RAFFLES 49 ROLL CALL 25 NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE JOHNNY B. BAKER 60 NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE REPORT 16 2017 NATIONAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM 62 TAPS 19 DEVIL DOGS RAFFLE FORM ABOUT THE COVER Members of the Marine Corps 64 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE EVENT CALENDAR 37 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE APPLICATION FOR League place a lei during a commemoration ceremony MEMBERSHIP at Barber’s Point Golf Course in Kapolei, Hawaii, Dec. 6, Founded in 1923 by 48 SEMPER FI STORE ORDER FORM 2016. The commemoration was to honor the four Marines then MajGen John A. killed in the attack at Marine Lejeune, the Marine 65 MILITARY HISTORICAL TOURS RAFFLE FORM Corps Air Station Ewa Dec. 7, 1941, during the attack on Corps League is the Pearl Harbor and Oahu. The only federally chartered U.S. military and the State of Hawaii are hosting a series of Marine Corps-related remembrance events to honor veterans organization the courage and sacrifices of in the United States. Pacific Theater veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance 39 42 Cpl. Matthew Casbarro) PG. 4 S|F SPRING2017 S|F THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE PG. 5 ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE NATIONAL COMMANDANT’S LETTER THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE RICHARD D. GORE, SR. The Marine Corps League Inc. is a Congressionally chartered, non-profit organization. National Commandant: Richard D. Gore, Sr. Executive Director: Thomas W. Hazlett Semper Fi is published quarterly for the Marine Corps League by: Chipotle Publishing, LLC MARINES: 631 N. Stephanie St. #282 Henderson, NV 89014 GETTING READY Phone: (702) 565-0746 Website: www.chipotlepublishing.com FOR TRANSITION Executive Editor General Manager and Publisher Deborah L. Shea Thomas W. Hazlett Editors Director Of Operations Lisa Weder / Megan Shea Megan Shea Editorial Coordinator Art Director Lisa Weder G. Alejandro Administration Graphic Designer Danielle Del’Arco Ashley Powell Advertising Representatives Since we have held our Mid-Winter Conference before this was written for this issue Megan Shea, Jayne Wynes of Semper Fi, I would like to talk about a few of the events that will be coming up in Email: semperfi@ the next few months that all have to become aware of. chipotlepublishing.com Phone: (702) 565-0746 By the time we all meet again at our next convention in Overland Park, KS, a lot of attention should be paid to the upcoming elections to be held at the convention. A CALL (703) 207-9588 lot of hard work, effort and thought has been applied to bring us to the position we for any issues related to Marine Corps League are in in just a two-year span of time. Your Marine Corps League is not just a club for membership, Semper Fi subscriptions Marines; it is a business and needs to be thought of in just that manner. The future or changes of address. depends on who you, the membership, decide to put into the offices that make up the “Board of Trustees,” who make the important decisions on your behalf. It is a job Semper Fi, The Magazine of the Marine Corps League™ (ISSN 1933-2327), copyright © 2017 by the Marine Corps League, is which requires maximum participation and effort at all times, with seriousness and published quarterly (4 times per year) in January, April, July and October resolution being tantamount in due diligence. Use extreme vetting when you cast by Chipotle Publishing, LLC for the Marine Corps League. Marine Corps League Business Office: MCL National Headquarters, 3619 Jefferson your vote during caucus at the convention. Davis Highway, Suite 115, Stafford, VA 22554. Telephone: (703) 207-9588. Website: www.mclnational.org. Email: [email protected]. I also want to urge members to begin engaging more at the conventions so the information that is being passed around gets out to everyone, instead of a few Subscriptions: Members’ national dues include a free subscription to Semper Fi. For non-members, single-copy price is $10; yearly subscription who do come. During the last three conventions we have noticed a remarkable is $30. Call (703) 207-9588 for any issues related to Marine Corps League upswing in attendance, and I mean a large increase. We had 500 persons at our membership, Semper Fi subscriptions or changes of address. banquet in Tulsa, OK, to welcome Commandant Neller, and believe me, he knew you Editorial Contributions: Letters, manuscripts, stories, materials or were there. He stated to me that he felt welcome and really had no idea we were photographs are welcomed but cannot be returned unless sender provides that large a group. I also want to point out this Mid-Winter, when once again we SASE. Semper Fi, The Magazine of the Marine Corps League,™ will not be responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photos and drawings. Submission of had probably the largest turnout in years with over 300 in attendance. The whole articles and letters implies the right to edit and publish all or in part. Feature primary hotel was sold out, and a large amount of members were at the overflow. articles must be approved before submission. High-resolution digital photos preferred. For complete editorial and photo guidelines, contact Chipotle Publishing, LLC at [email protected] or (702) 565-0746. Keep up all your good work on our behalf. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone in the next few months. Postmaster: Send address changes to MCL National Headquarters, 3619 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 115, Stafford, VA 22554. Semper Fidelis, Periodicals postage paid at Fairfax, VA and additional mailing offices. Richard D. Gore, Sr. National Commandant Opinions expressed herein are those of the writers and are not to be construed as those of the publisher nor as the official views of the Marine Corps League, the United States Marine Corps, the U.S. Department of Defense or any of its agencies, unless otherwise made manifest by writers or spokespersons acting on behalf of the foregoing. Advertising of products and services herein does not imply endorsement or approval by the Marine Corps League. No portion of the magazine may be reproduced in whole or in part without written consent. PG. 6 S|F SPRING2017 ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE NATIONAL COMMANDANT’S LETTER THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE RICHARD D. GORE, SR. The Marine Corps League Inc. is a Congressionally chartered, non-profit organization.