"Keep on marching."
― Sgt Maj Martin V. Vasquez
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FIRST MARINE DIVISION ASSOCIATION
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U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force are prepared and fully engaged during Trident Juncture 18 while on Tactical Assembly Area Voll, Norway, Oct. 31, 2018. The Division has adapted and overcame to the cold weather environment in Norway and have continued to lay the path for Marines of the future. Trident Juncture 18 demonstrates II Marine Expeditionary Forces ability to deploy, employ, and redeploy, the Marine Air Ground Task Force while improving interoperability with allies and partners.
See more on Trident Juncture at marines.mil
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A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366 conducts flight operations during Trident Juncture 18 at Oppdal Air Base, Norway, Nov. 4, 2018. The exercise enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. HMH-366 is with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
USMC photo by
Lance Cpl. Cody Ohira
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VETERANS DAY
Date Signed:
11/2/2018
ALMARS
Number: 032/18
R 021530Z NOV 18
ALMAR 032/18
MSGID/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//
SUBJ/VETERANS DAY//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Created on 11 November 1919 as Armistice Day to mark the end of combat during the First World War, Veterans Day is a celebration of all those who have served in our nation's military. This year's Veterans Day coincides with the centennial anniversary of the ending of hostilities of the Great War, and thus carries special significance.
2. Veterans of the First World War were the first Americans to serve in large numbers overseas in major combat operations. World War I witnessed the advent of chemical weapons, stagnant and immovable trench warfare, the expansion of combat air power, large scale losses of men on the battlefield, and the combat trauma of those who returned “shell shocked”.
3. The legacy of the First World War remains relevant today. The Marine Corps was forged on the battlefields of France and combat marksmanship won the day at Belleau Wood against well entrenched German machine gun emplacements. Courage carried the Marines to victory in the face of withering fire and devastating losses at Soissons and Blanc Mont, and shaped the leaders of World War II.
4. The Marines wearing the eagle, globe, and anchor today are the descendants of those of the Great War. Recent Marine veterans earned their right to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their First World War brethren through their service in the deserts of Iraq, the mountains of Afghanistan and every other clime and place. Just as their predecessors, Marine veterans have proven that volunteer service is one of selflessness, dedication, and patriotism.
5. As we pause to commemorate Veterans Day, we celebrate all those who have served in the United States military. To every veteran, know that each one of you is a great source of pride to our Nation, and that all Americans are grateful to you every day for your service and sacrifice on their behalf.
6. Semper Fidelis, Robert B. Neller, General, U.S. Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps.//
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Wishing everyone a great Veterans Day. Thank you all for your service.
Please start planning to join us for the upcoming 2019 anniversary at Camp Pendleton. The registration form for the anniversary will be in your upcoming OBN and BDN.
Semper Fi,
Jerry Johs
FMDA President
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78th Anniversary Commemoration
Headquarters staff met with 1st Division Sergeant Major Terrence Whitcomb this past Tuesday to plan the itinerary. We are working on some ideas for new activities we hope the attendees will enjoy.
Registration forms will be available after November 21. They will go out with the next edition of The Old Breed News, and will be available here in The Blue Diamond News as well.
The schedule runs from check-in Sunday, 27 January, through check-out Saturday, 2 February, 2019, aboard Camp Pendleton, California.
General Membership Meeting
Our General Membership meeting is planned for Friday, February 1, 2019 at 2:00PM, at Pacific Views Events Center, Camp Pendleton, California. Room details will be posted on site.
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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243rd Birthday Celebration
Sunday, 18 November 2018
Washington, D.C.
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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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Bodfish Chapter says so long...
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Southern California Chapter
Toys For Tots Christmas Party
1 December
Southern California Chapter will host its annual Toys For Tots Christmas Party on Saturday, 1 December, at 1100, aboard Camp Pendleton. We will be feasting on turkey and ham with all the trimmings, and serving to active duty Marines and their families. Santa Claus will be there with gifts for the kids.
All Association members are welcome.
We ask for a $10 donation per guest to help cover the meal, and an unwrapped toy to go under the tree. Please RSVP to
dansmith117@yahoo.com
by 26 November.
Those without military ID can be sponsored through the gate.
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Fundraising in Camp Pendleton Area
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Date: Thu, Nov 8, 2018, 10:27 AM
Subject: Fundraising Opportunity for First Marine Division Association
Hi Jerry,
A friendly reminder about the fall fundraising opportunities where you can
raise money for First Marine Division Association just by eating at local restaurants.
Throughout October, November and December First Marine Division Association is invited to host give back nights at restaurants like Go Go Japan Sushi and Bento, where they are
donating back 20%
of sales to charitable Camp Pendleton North groups.
To get started all you do is:
1. View restaurant locations
2. Choose your fundraiser dates
3. Submit your request online
Bridget Letts
GroupRaise
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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
Central Florida
Colorado River
Dallas Texas
Desert Cities Mitchell Paige MOH
Golden Gate
Greater Boston
Houston Texas
Los Angeles County
New York
Old Dominion Virginia
Oregon/Columbia River
Phoenix
Redwood Empire
Rocky Mountain
Silicon Valley
Southern California
Wisconsin
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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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USAA CELEBRATES VETERANS DAY
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Maj Samuel A. Price, Reinstated
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David A. Brazell, 17 October 2018
Capt Andrew B. McFarlane, 8 August 2017
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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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iGive Donates to the Association as You Shop
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iGive Donates $3 to the Association for Each New Member
We're giving $3 to 1st Marine Division Association for every new iGive member you refer for them. No purchase required. It doesn't get any simpler. Just use your Tell A Friend link. It's another way iGive is 300% or more better than Amazon Smile.
Once they try the iGive Button for PCs and Macs for 90 days, we'll automatically credit 1st Marine Division Association with $3. We know that helping is so simple and automatic with the Button, we expect they'll shop and help even more.
Just forward this right now. Why wait to help? Ask them to click here. You're done and they're helping every time they shop at any of over 1,900 stores.
Feels good, does good, and it's so easy. Travel, office supplies, and clothing, too. Each purchase at Walmart, Jet.com, QVC, Staples, and so many more stores. 1st Marine Division Association gets an average of 3.00% with every purchase. Amazon Smile is just .5%.
Recap: Forward this email today. 1st Marine Division Association gets $3 free when a new to iGive person joins to support them before 9/17/18 and tries the Button for PCs and Macs for at least 90 days.
Cheers!
The iGive Support Team
P.S. We hope that everybody uses our great IOS and Android apps to help 1st Marine Division Association, but this $3 new member promotion is limited to people who try the iGive Button.
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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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