“I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.”
– attributed to Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
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FIRST MARINE DIVISION ASSOCIATION
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A Real Christmas Tree, Con Thien, Vietnam, 1968
"A Real Christmas Tree: Private First Class Steve H. Boggn (The Dalles, Oregon) and Corporal Ren G. Horton (Marion, Indiana), members of 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment [1/12], decorate a real Christmas tree at Con Thien. Many artificial trees have been sent to Marines in Vietnam, but Boggn was quite surprised when he received a real Christmas tree from his grandmother, Mrs. Marie Boggn (official USMC photo by Corporal J. G. McCullough)."
From the Jonathan Abel Collection (COLL/3611), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections, Quantico, Virginia
OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH
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Dear Members,
Today we remember the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was a trying time for our nation, and we got through it. Thanks to you, and all the others, who fought in the years following to keep us safe at home.
Work is continuing to supply material to the editor at Acclaim Press for the upcoming Legacy Book. It is expected to be published in the first quarter of 2019. The editor has 150 stories from members. We are going through almost 70 years of The Old Breed News to scan photos to include in the book. It will be a unique history of our Division, and we hope worth the wait.
Please start planning to join us for the upcoming 2019 Anniversary at Camp Pendleton. The registration form for the Anniversary can be downloaded here.
Our website has been updated with a great volunteer effort by
Jud Blakely.
Semper Fi,
Jerry Johs
FMDA President
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There was a question about the Anniversary Registration form. "State Credential Identifier" is the new term for Drivers License Number. The form has been updated with a note, however the form from the last Blue Diamond News is still good.
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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.
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78th Anniversary Commemoration
Headquarters staff continues working with 1st Division Sergeant Major Terrence Whitcomb to plan the itinerary. We are developing some new activities we hope the attendees will enjoy.
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 1:00PM
1st Marine Division Headquarters
Camp Pendleton, California
Our General Membership meeting time and location has changed to better fit the Anniversary Commemoration schedule. The meeting will be Friday, 1 February 2019 at 1:00PM, at 1st Marine Division Headquarters, Camp Pendleton, California.
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
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Bank Balance as of Sept. 1, 2018 $68,444.65
Income $7,452.59
Expenses $10,121.98
Bank Balance as of Sept. 30, 2018 $65,775.26
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Southern California Chapter Hosts Toys For Toys Christmas Party at Camp Pendleton
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SoCal Chapter member welcomed Marines of the 5th Regiment to a lunch of turkey, ham, hot dogs, and all the trimmings on Saturday, December 1. Santa Claus did not show this year, but toys were collected for the Marine Corps' Toys For Tots campaign.
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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
California Delta
Central Florida
Colorado River
Dallas Texas
Desert Cities Mitchell Paige MOH
Golden Gate
Greater Boston
Houston Texas
New York
Old Dominion Virginia
Oregon/Columbia River
Phoenix
Redwood Empire
Rocky Mountain
Silicon Valley
Southern California
Wisconsin
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Another Vietnam Christmas Tree
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This was going to be our lead photo, but a question arose with differing answers. Are these tree decorators Marine or Army?
Do you recognize the location?
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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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Cpl Sean N. Austin, sponsor: Central Florida Chapter
QMC Allan D. Hale, sponsor: Vince Rios
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Sgt Frank L. Breton, 13 Jan 2015
Hershall Burns, 22 November 2018
SgtMaj Donald L. Cropper, 29 September 2018
SSgt Burl D. Grose, 8 April 2014
Edmond Ken Phillips, 28 May 2018
Sgt Joseph Poleo, 27 November 2018
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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.
Pictured here are front and back of the coin.
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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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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