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S P E C I A L_ E D I T I O N
1st Marine Division Association
73rd (or 74th) Annual Reunion
August 2021
Brigadier General Chesty Puller at the
1st Marine Division Association 4th Annual Reunion,
held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 1951
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
1st Marine Division Association 2021 Reunion

Dear Members,
2021 marks the 80th anniversary of the 1st Marine Division landing at Guadalcanal, the 50th anniversary of 1st Marine Division’s return from Vietnam and the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm. In addition, the Division Association plans to honor surviving World War II veterans with the ceremonial opening of the “Last Man Bottle” of cognac.

In the hope that Corona virus vaccinations, masks and social distancing significantly reduce the virus’ contagion, Reunion planning is ongoing. The Reunion will be held in the San Diego area. Planners have identified potential reunion dates, lodging and events.

Reunion access to Camp Pendleton is subject to 1st Marine Division and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton approval. We hope to have a “Go”/No Go” for the Reunion and access to Camp Pendleton not later than 1 June 2021.

In view of the foregoing conditions, will you attend the 2021 Reunion? Please RSVP to Dennis Coady, 1st Marine Division Association Administrative Assistant, if you and your family or guests plan to attend. Email or call Dennis at: dennis.oldbreed@fmda.us or 760-763-3268

Join your brothers-in-arms in August


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