Don't let others stop you from doing what you know is right.
--Unknown
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FIRST MARINE DIVISION ASSOCIATION
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Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan
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CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan (Jan. 5, 2011) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter flies over a Seabee project site in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. The project calls for the construction of two large southwest Asia huts, 50 feet by 150 feet, being built by Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command warfighting support elements providing construction operations and security in support of overseas contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jesse Sherwin/Released)
Link to photo source
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78th Anniversary Commemoration Planning
We have begun meeting with hotels, caterers, and events sites to put together our 78th Anniversary gathering. The schedule runs from check in Sunday, 27 January, through check out Saturday, 2 February, 2019.
Our General Membership meeting is planned for Friday, February 1, 2019 at 2:00PM, Pacific Views Events Center, Camp Pendleton, California. Room details will be posted on site.
The HQ staff will meet with 1st Division SgtMaj Whitcomb after the Marine Corps Birthday Balls to plan the Anniversary Commemoration events.
72nd Annual Reunion Dates Set
President Jerry Johs and Director-At-Large Steve 'Doc' Lakernick have announced the dates for the 72nd Annual Reunion:
Check-in: Saturday, August 3, 2019
Check-out: Monday, August 12, 2019
The location will be the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky.
Executive Committee/Board of Directors Meeting
Date: April 7th, 8th, 9th, 2019
Location: Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport
830 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209
Time: Sunday, April 7th
Free Day, use hotel facilities, free shuttle, and additional information will be provided to explore Louisville
Monday, April 8th
AM: Committee Meeting
PM: Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 9th
AM: Board of Directors Meeting
PM: Food Tasting
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Treasurer A.J. Burn will report on Association finances in an upcoming Blue Diamond News.
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Tennessee Chapter Announces End
MGySgt Ed Evans USMC (Ret) informed Headquarters on October 10 that the Tennessee Chapter (BGen Austin C. Shofner Unit) is closing. They have not been able to hold a meeting in over a year, and are down to a dozen members. They will be transferring their cash assets to the Association. The Chapter name will be kept alive on a future website or Facebook page.
Updated FMDA Chapter Presidents Roster
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Chapter Financial Reports
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To all Chapters:
Below is a list of the chapters that have already sent in their 2017 financial reports. Thank you to all who have sent their reports in.
If your chapter is not listed here, please email your 2017 chapter financial report to June Cormier (june.oldbreed@fmda.us) at Headquarters as soon as possible.
1/5 Vietnam Veterans
Alamo San Antonio
Central Florida
Colorado River
Dallas Texas
Desert Cities Mitchell Paige MOH
Golden Gate
Greater Boston
Houston Texas
Los Angeles County
New York
Old Dominion Virginia
Oregon/Columbia River
Phoenix
Redwood Empire
Rocky Mountain
Silicon Valley
Southern California
Wisconsin
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A Marine for All Time
John Stevens is 97. Despite his age, however, the steely-eyed Marine who fought in World War II and Korea is still on a mission. He refuses to slow down. He’s determined to keep the legacy of the brave men he served and sacrificed with alive for future generations.
And he’s also determined to be the lucky Marine who gets to drink the “last man” bottle of cognac at the
Marines' Memorial Club in San Francisco. “I really want that bottle,” he tells friends with a fiery look. And if his past ninety-plus years of beating the odds is any indication, he’ll get it.
During his 23 years as a Marine, Stevens went from private to lieutenant colonel and earned two Bronze Stars for heroism in combat. He served at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941; Okinawa during the last major battle of World War II; and the Inchon Landing, liberation of Seoul, and Battle of Chosin in 1950.
His incredible life of service to country and Corps is testimony to the millions of men and women of the “Greatest Generation” who dedicated their lives to saving America and the free world from fascism and communism.
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MILITARY SERVICE RECORDS, AWARDS, AND UNIT HISTORIES
(See the attached pdf file, or go to the URL at bottom here)
A New Congressional Research Service Publication on U.S. Military Service Records, Awards, and Unit Histories
The Congressional Research Service has just published a short reference document that might be of interest to many:
The guide provides information on locating military unit histories and individual service records of discharged, retired, and deceased military personnel. It also provides information on locating and replacing military awards and medals. Included is contact information for military history centers, websites for additional sources of research, and a bibliography of other publications, including related CRS reports.
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No new members to report this week
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71st Annual Reunion Challenge Coins Available
From: Steve "Doc" Lakernick
These Challenge Coins commemorating the 50th anniversary of Tet 1968 are available to members. The price is $10 per coin, plus shipping and handling.
1 coin: total $12.00
2 - 5 coins: $10.00 per coin + $7.00
7 - 12 coins $10.00 per coin + $15.00
More than 12 coins ship via UPS Ground. Please call the office or write for a quote. Mailing address and phone at bottom of this page.
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iGive Donates to the Association as You Shop
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iGive Donates $3 to the Association for Each New Member
We're giving $3 to 1st Marine Division Association for every new iGive member you refer for them. No purchase required. It doesn't get any simpler. Just use your Tell A Friend link. It's another way iGive is 300% or more better than Amazon Smile.
Once they try the iGive Button for PCs and Macs for 90 days, we'll automatically credit 1st Marine Division Association with $3. We know that helping is so simple and automatic with the Button, we expect they'll shop and help even more.
Just forward this right now. Why wait to help? Ask them to click here. You're done and they're helping every time they shop at any of over 1,900 stores.
Feels good, does good, and it's so easy. Travel, office supplies, and clothing, too. Each purchase at Walmart, Jet.com, QVC, Staples, and so many more stores. 1st Marine Division Association gets an average of 3.00% with every purchase. Amazon Smile is just .5%.
Recap: Forward this email today. 1st Marine Division Association gets $3 free when a new to iGive person joins to support them before 9/17/18 and tries the Button for PCs and Macs for at least 90 days.
Cheers!
The iGive Support Team
P.S. We hope that everybody uses our great IOS and Android apps to help 1st Marine Division Association, but this $3 new member promotion is limited to people who try the iGive Button.
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Headquarters Office (760) 763-3268
President Jerry Johs Email:
geronamo0122@gmail.com
Please visit our website: 1stmarinedivisionassociation.org
First Marine Division Association
P.O. Box 9000, Box # 902
Oceanside CA 92051
(760) 763-3268
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Semper Fidelis
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