Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
--Abraham Lincoln
First U.S. Ground Troops in Vietnam
8 March 1965
8 March 1965: The 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade landed at Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam as the first U.S. ground combat troops to be committed to that conflict. The 3,500 men arrived both across the beach with Battalion Landing Team 3/9, and at Da Nang Airfield with Battalion Landing Team 1/3.

FROM THE HEADQUARTERS
Dear Members,
This is a special, short edition of the Blue Diamond News today.

With the 78th Anniversary Commemoration behind us, the HQ office staffing returns to normal level. On Mondays and Tuesdays we will be letting the answer machine accept your messages, and return your calls on Wednesday.


We have updated the financial report from the Anniversary Commemoration:
A special Thank You goes out to Bill Purcell and all the members of the
1/1 Association for their donation of $1,100 to the General Fund given at the 78th Anniversary Commemoration



Our website has been updated with a great volunteer effort by
Jud Blakely.
Please check it out.
MARINE CORPS KA-BAR/EK
Our latest PX item. 6% of sales support your Association.
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
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