“Engage your brain before you engage your weapon.”
-- General James Mattis
Saint Barbara's Day
U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, pull a Humvee during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 11, 2018. The field meet was held to celebrate Saint Barbara who is honored every year as the patron saint of field artillerymen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)
U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare to fire a trebuchet during a field meet at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 11, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)
11th Marines gathered again on January 10, 2019 to celebrate Saint Barbara's Day.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Another quick BDN to update on our upcoming 78th Anniversary Commemoration, aboard Camp Pendleton, California, January 27 through February 2.

Hotel reservations for Pacific Views Lodge and Ward Lodge will be accepted subject to room availability.

Security through Camp Pendleton's gates is strict. If you do not hold an active or retired military ID card, your information needs to be on the list to the PMO. So, get your registration form to HQ by the deadline of January 22. You can still mail it (today), fax it, or call HQ and we will fill out your form over the phone.

Member Nick Warr is waging a PR campaign. Look out for Anniversary news alerts in the media. We are hoping to bring in some new faces.

A reminder that all who register must be a member or become a member of the Association.

Among the week's activities will be a tour of Marine Aircraft Group 39, featuring close hand looks at Hueys, Cobras, and Ospreys. We will be shooting M-4s, M-16s, and possibly pistols at Range 407. See where the decisions are made on a tour of 1st Marine Division's historic HQ, the White House. Attend the General Membership meeting at Matilda's, the Division's bunker/bar.

Anniversary Week is coming up fast. Get your registration in and join us for a week of fun in California.

Semper Fi, 

Jerry Johs 
FMDA President
The 78th Anniversary Registration is available here for download. This latest schedule of activities was last updated 21 December 2018.

Previous versions of the form remain valid for registration. Some times and locations have changed. Registration forms are pouring into HQ .We recommend getting your registration and hotel reservations now. The deadline for receipt at HQ is 22 January 2019.

CALL FOR CANDIDATES
FOR 1ST MARINE DIVISION ASSOCIATION OFFICES

Your Association Needs You
To serve as an officer for the 2019-2021 term.

Please send in a picture and bio to appear in the
January-February-March 2019 edition of The Old Breed News.
They need to be at HQ by 1 February 2019.
FROM THE HEADQUARTERS

78th Anniversary Commemoration
1st Division Sergeant Major Terrence Whitcomb and his staff met with us to update the Anniversary plans. New activities and old favorites should make this another great Anniversary Week.

The Registration forms is now ready to download and print.

The schedule runs from check-in Sunday, 27 January, through check-out Saturday, 2 February, 2019, aboard Camp Pendleton, California.

General Membership Meeting
NOTICE of TIME & LOCATION CHANGE:
Friday 1 February 2019 2:00PM
Matilda's (Division bunker)
1st Marine Division Headquarters
Camp Pendleton, California

Our General Membership meeting time and location has changed at the request of the Division. After lunch on Friday, February 1, we will be attending the retirement ceremony for MGySgt Kelly at 1300, followed by the General Membership meeting at 1400. The meeting room will be in Matilda's, behind the Division HQ.

72nd Annual Reunion
The location will be the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky.
Check-in: Saturday, August 3, 2019
Check-out: Monday, August 12, 2019


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

Headquarters Office (760) 763-3268
President Jerry Johs Email: geronamo0122@gmail.com
Please visit our website: www.1stmardivassociation.com

First Marine Division Association
P.O. Box 9000, Box # 902
Oceanside CA 92051

(760) 763-3268