"You don't hurt 'em if you don't hit 'em."
-- LGen Lewis B. Puller
S P E C I A L_ E D I T I O N
Battle of Tinian
24 July - 1 August 1944
24 July 1944: 2nd and 4th Marine Division land on Tinian Island, along with 147th Infantry, Navy Underwater Demolition Teams 5,6 and 7. Marines occupied Tianian Town and Airfield No. 4 by 30 July. Resistance continued until 3 August.

After the battle, Tinian became an important base for further Allied operations in the Pacific campaign.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Ballots Mailing Delayed

Dear Members,
The ballots are showing up in member's mailboxes today. A communication foul up delayed the mailing. The ballots are marked to be returned by 25 July, but that won't happen.

Please get your ballots in the mail for a postmark by 31 July. If it gets to you later than that, please, get it back as soon as possible.

Semper Fi
 
Jerry Johs
President
 
DJC
SEMPER FI FUND

The Semper Fi Fund is caring for veterans from all U.S. military service branches. See below for details of services provided.
GENERAL FUND DONATIONS
USAA
Challenge Coin
Association's Challenge Coins Available
Contact HQ at (760)763-3268

These Challenge Coins commemorating the 50th anniversary of Tet 1968 are available to members. The price is $5 per coin, plus shipping.

Our coin supply is replenished.
We'll be fulfilling backorders, and welcome more. 
Headquarters Office (760) 763-3268
President Jerry Johs Email: geronamo0122@gmail.com
Please visit our website: www.firstmardivassoc.com

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

(760) 763-3268