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The Foxhole
MARINE CORP S L EAGU E
D E T A C H M E N T 6 8 6 S A N T A R O S A , C A
Jan—Mar 2015
Volume 15 No.1
Officers for 2015
Commandant
Larry Williams
(707) 569-0244
Sr. Vice Commandant
Randy Phillips
(707) 849-2811
Jr. Vice Commandant
Jim Loorya
(707) 338-2410
Paymaster
Bob Young
(707) 585-8719
Adjutant
Matt Smith
(707) 486-5213
Judge Advocate
John Hendrickson
(707) 849-7439
Sergeant at Arms
Wally Stewart
(707) 824-9967
Chaplain
Steve Wiegert
(707) 542-8400
Newsletter Editor
Jim Loorya
(707) 338-2410
“The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a Marine
Corps for the next five hundred years.”
James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy; 23 February 1945 referencing the flag-raising on Iwo Jima had been immortalized
in a photograph by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal.
Jim Loorya—Newsletter Editor
Matt Smith—Assistant Editor
Article Pg.
Commandant 2
Sr. Vice 4
Jr. Vice 5
Toys for Tots 6
Devil Dogs 7
Veteran's Day 8
Calendar 9
Uniform 11
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Commandant’s
Comments Santa Rosa Detachment 686
Santa Rosa, California
Happy New Year to all the
Marines, FMF Corpsmen and Associate Members of
Marine Corps League Detachment 686. As I said last
year, thank you to all who supported me and the new
slate of officers during the recent election. And a
special “at-a-boy “ thanks to those officers who
stepped aside to allow other Marines to move up the
chain of command or assume important roles as
leaders within the detachment. Matt Smith – past Sr.
Vice Commandant; Robert Fisher – past Paymaster
and George Sager – past Judge Advocate all deserve
special recognition for the jobs they did.
Much was accomplished during this past year with
the opportunity for our members to display many of
the best attributes of Marines. The detachment once
again lead the way working tirelessly to put up then
take down 1000 casket flags for the Avenue of Flags
on Memorial Day. And once again, the Detachment
organized and lead the ceremony in front of at least
1000 caring citizens.
Turnout was good for the Butter and Egg Days
parade, the Santa Rosa Rose parade and especially for
the Veterans’ Day parade in Petaluma.
As detachment membership has grown, so too has
participation in annual events throughout Sonoma
County. I am pleased at how the Marines in
Detachment 686 continue to turn out in numbers for
activities that are traditionally lots of fun and increase
the local awareness the of this strong veterans service
organization.
The recently completed Toys For Tots program is an
annual source of great pride. This year Bob Young
and his hardworking team of volunteers collected
more than 10,000 toys for needy children identified
by nearly 30 pre-qualified churches, non-profits and
social welfare agencies. The local support for Toys
For Tots seemed greater this year than ever. I look
forward to making certain we have yet another
successful year in 2015.
John Jordan receiving the Christmas " Toys
For Tots
traveling trophy " from
Commandant
Williams.
The trophy was won by the Alexander Valley for collecting more toys than the
Russian River & Dry Creek Valley
wineries.
Last year one of my primary goals was to find new
sources of funding allowing us to increase reserves in
our detachment’s bank accounts.
We have begun discussions along these lines but to
date no new fund raising activities have been
instituted. I pledge to give this a higher priority in
2015. Any suggestions from members would be
welcome
The annual scholarship program continued into its
second year with two Marines, Matt Smith and
Guillermo Zaragoza being the most recent recipients.
The scholarship committee consisting of myself,
Cindy Love Claudio Calvo and Bob Young I have
learned a great deal about the needs and interests of
veteran students in local colleges. We vow to explore
the addition of trade schools when looking for
veterans in need of financial help but are not really
seeking college degrees.
An ongoing goal I have for the new group of officers
is to continue to focus attention on membership
retention, recruitment and meeting attendance. We
enjoyed a good member turnout for meetings with
new members being sworn in at nearly every month
the number of younger Marines joining the
detachment is especially gratifying.
I look to you fellow Marines to attend meetings,
volunteer to help with events like the Marine Corps
Birthday luncheon, Memorial Day Avenue of Flags,
Toys for Tots, membership recruitment, parades and
many other activities throughout the coming year.
December Dinner meeting and Elections
The annual December meeting for Detachment 686 is
traditionally a dinner meeting that adds a measure of
holiday festivities for Marines and their loved ones.
Once again this year the Union Hotel in Occidental
won the favor of members as the site for the party.
The big difference this year was the terrific rainstorm
that hit the North Coast dumping record breaking
amounts of rain and causing flooding all over Sonoma
County.
My decision to go ahead with the dinner was based on
back and forth discussions with the owners and
managers of the restaurant right up until the morning
of December 11th. Not only was I concerned with our
reservations for some 68 people but also their safety
in getting to and from the restaurant.
Upon learning that most roads in the area were
passable plus the restaurant had its own backup
generator I decided things were a go. Despite the
weather, 48 people managed to get to the restaurant
Once again the food and drink was plentiful. Bread,
salads, soup, pasta, and large portions for your chosen
entrée plus a desert were an absolute bargain for the
price we paid. No way anyone went home hungry.
As Commandant, I have made the decision that those
who had prepaid for the dinner but were unable to
attend shall be re-imbursed. Simply make your
request known to Steve Bosshard or me.
Now for the business portion of the dinner meeting.
As usual, the December meeting is always the time
when new Detachment 686 officers are elected.
Congratulations to the following newly elected
officers:
Sr. Vice Commandant – Randy Phillips
Jr. Vice Commandant – Jim Loorya
Judge Advocate – John Hendrickson
Commandant - Larry M. Williams (2nd term)
Yearlong Sonoma County Transit program
offers free rides for college students,
veterans
For the next year, veterans and college students in
Sonoma County will be able to ride Sonoma County
Transit buses free of charge.
The initiative, approved by the Board of Supervisors
in September, is aimed at creating incentives to ride
public transportation, easing traffic congestion in
school zones and eliminating barriers veterans may
face in transit to care facilities. The program went
into effect Jan. 1. Students and veterans just need to
show a valid identification card to ride.
Supervisors agreed to pay for the subsidies out of the
general fund. The program is expected to provide
nearly 300,000 free rides per year. Total cost is
projected to be $311,000 for the yearlong program.
Future funding largely depends on approval of the
county’s sales tax initiative to pay for road repairs, set
to go before voters this June. A portion — 10 percent
— would be set aside for public transportation
programs.
Semper Fidelis,
Larry M. Williams
Commandant
Marine Corps League Detachment 686
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Good day Marines and FMF Corpsmen,
This is my final article as Senior Vice Commandant for Santa Rosa De-
tachment 686. With this issue of the Foxhole, I want to thank each and every
Marine who made my term in office as successful as it was. Next year I am look-
ing forward to taking over the responsibilities as Detachment Adjutant. No doubt
I will be looking to each of you to provide me with your support and assistance in
this new post.
As we move forward in the new year, I would like to share with you a philosophy
about Marines how have earned the title Marine. That is:
Once a Marine, always a Marine……...
Semper Fidelis,
Matthew S. Smith
Sr. Vice Commandant
From the Senior Vice Commandant: Matthew Smith
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From the Junior Vice Commandant: Randy Phillips
Marines and FMF Corpsmen:
Greetings! Thank you for your continuing service in our detachment. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving
and a great time at the Marine Corps Birthday.
The Drill instructor competition has always been my fa-
vorite time at the Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon in the Santa Rosa Vets Building. I get a kick out of watching
other Marines participating in it. As for myself I won the
competition twice.
This past year there were four of us who gave it our all.
The victims were Santa Rosa Poolees (Future Marines), bless their little hearts and souls. They all got a taste of
what their future Hard Hats have in store for them once
they hit those yellow foot prints.
Each and every one who competed in the event gave it their all. Most likely the future Poolees got a taste of
what is to come to a Marine Recruit and the wrath of a
Drill Instructor once they come off a bus and are instruct-
ed to stand on the yellow foot prints as we all have done in the past. In next years to come at our Birthday lunch-
eons, I look forward to seeing this competition with two
different styles combined in the DI contest: One with volunteers acting as Mad Hat Drill Instructors and the
other volunteers calling traditional cadence .
This year, there were other Marines who well deserved a
Dill Instructor Smokey involved in the DI Contest at the
2014 Birthday Luncheon. They included:
PFC Barrett Reiter (home on boot leave)
Brian Kestler (GWT Vet JC Student)
Jeffrey Ahlers (GWT Vet JC /Student) all Hard Charg-
ing
As you know it's been a year of challenges for all of us. Even though it rained on
the evening of our Christmas
meeting/dinner it was nice to
see all of you that made it. I also want to give thanks to all
of you for supporting me as
Junior Vice Commandant and for voting me in as Senior
Vice Commandant.
I want to acknowledge Matt
Smith, our former Senior Vice
Commandant, for all that he has done for our Detachment.
What a great Role Model. I wish him God Speed for
2015 while I follow in his footsteps as I fill the Senior
Vice Commandant position.
As 2015 is upon us, let's work as one to continue our re-
cruitment on membership and service for the good of the
league. I would like to say thank you for renewing your
membership in our league and for your service; past ,
present and the years to come.
As you know Sonoma County has quite a few Marines
and FMF Corpsmen who come across our path every
day. Let's continue to seek them out and motivate them to meet with us by extending our invitation to them and
bring them home to our meetings and make them feel
welcome to our league. Marines, I hope you had a Merry
Christmas and are having a Happy, Prosperous and
Healthy New Year this coming 2015.
Semper Fi,
Randy Phillips , Junior Vice Commandant
New Members in Q4:
October- Jim Jones and Joan Aquistapace. Jason Diaz (Transfer from Napa
870)
November— Jerry Caine
December - None to report
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Photo Courtesy of Brooke McKusick
MISSION: The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
GOAL: The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in be-coming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortu-nate children throughout the United States experi-ence the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable re-sources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distri-bution campaign; and to contribute to better commu-nities in the future.
ACTIVITIES: The principal Toys for Tots activity which takes place each year is the collection and distribution of toys in the communities in which a Marine Corps Reserve Unit is located. In communities without a Reserve Unit, the campaign can be conducted by a Marine Corps League Detachment or group of men and women, generally veteran Marines, authorized by Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to conduct a local Toys for Tots campaign. Local Toys for Tots Cam-paign Coordinators conduct an array of activities throughout the year, which include golf tournaments, foot races, bicycle races and other voluntary events
designed to increase interest in Toys for Tots, and concurrently generate toys and monetary donations.
We had another banner year for TFT. More than 75 people helped round up, sort and distribute more than 22,000 toys in Sonoma and Mendocino Coun-ties to more than 10,000 Children.
In Sonoma County we 32 MCL members and spouses working on the project put out boxes at 308 collec-tion sites. These same members and spouses collect-ed the toys and brought them to the collection and sorting facilities in both Santa Rosa and Petaluma. For the first time, 23 Key Club members and two adult Kiwanians sorted nearly all of the toys that had been brought in by December 13th. The remainder of the toys and those received later in the week were sorted by a dedicated group of volunteers from MCL, their families, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office, who put together orders for 24 agencies in Sonoma County that then distributed those toys to the fami-
lies. Bob Young and Crew organize toys in Salvation Army warehouse.
In Mendocino County, there were volunteers from the general public, veterans and active duty Coast Guard involved in collection and distribution of toys both inland and on the coast for about 2,000 chil-dren. We also received cash donations of a little over $14,000 which went to buy toys for certain categories where donations were less than what was needed.
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TOYS FOR TOTS REPORT—2014
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Military Order of Devil Dogs (MODD) Sonoma Pound #257
The Fun and Honor Society of the Marine Corps League
Dog Robber’s Scratchings
Woof Woof Dogs,
Happy New Year to all you Pups, dogs and Es-teemed Pedigree Dogs. Our next Sonoma Pound #257 growl will be Tuesday January 20th with biscuits and water at 1800 and growl at 1900 in the club room at the SR Vets. This will be the first growl for our new Pound leader DD Jim Loorya so give him the support he needs and at-tend. Hopefully the dogcatchers will also drag in a mongrel or two to be initiated into the Order. All you dogs out there keep your eyes open and if you see a likely candi-date drag them to the growl. Re-member the mongrel must have one year in grade as a member of the MCL. Choke chains/shock col-lars are permissible. Make sure you have your passports and dog tags.
For those of you that are extremely senior pups, there is a Pack growl coming up during the De-partment Spring conference March 27th-28th at the Best Western Grosvenor Hotel at SF Interna-tional Airport 380 South Airport Blvd SSF CA 650-873-3200. Mention MCL while registering and get $109 room rate. That is fairly close and if
you would like to elevate to Devil dog please let me know ASAP. I need time to obtain your shot records, delousing and neutering certificates for submission to the Pack Dog Robber. This ad-vancement trick can be learned at any Pack growl just let me know early.
Well time to take a hydrant break and check out the full moon. Will be sniffing you soon.
Semper Fleadelis,
Steve Bosshard Dog Robber
DEVIL DOG'S CREED
I am an American; I was born in France. I have held the title of United States Marine, and under-stand the commitment of holding the title, Devil Dog. It is a tradition
born at Belleau Wood in the year 1918, of a force in readiness and the "First to Fight". As a Devil Dog, I ask no quarter and give no quarter. I will do everything in my power to uphold the objec-tives of the Military Order of Devil Dogs and to carry out my duties to a swift and satisfactory completion.
MODD Officers 2015
Pound Keeper DD Jim Loorya
Sr. Vice Pound Keeper PDD Charles Hansen
Jr. Vice Pound Keeper PDD El Shaw
Dog Robber PDD Steve Bosshard
Mad Dog DD Doug Martin
Dog Trainer DD George Sager
Barking Dog Pup Randy Phillips
Smart Dog DD Rich Robbins
Police Dog DD Matt Smith
Watch Dog DD Robert Fisher
Semper Fi
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Subject: Petaluma Veterans Day parade
From: "Dave Krueger" <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, November 11, 2014 7:54 pm
To: "[email protected]"
Cc: "[email protected]"
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Steve and Larry,
I wanted to drop you nice gents a note to tell that the
Parade event in Petaluma was a whole bunch of
things to the 2 recruited Marines that ventured over
from Napa to partake in the day's festivities.
First, the number of Parade entries was incredible.
The participants were all polite and friendly, the vol-
unteers actually made the event come off without a
serious hitch. The crowd was quite impressive in size
and even more so in their exuberance and patriotism.
In short, you have to understand that over the years,
some of us have had to deal with the ever constant
drumbeat of the Left Wing, the apathetic and drones
who distain military service as some sort of mental
deficiency that only the downtrodden or ignorant
would ever undertake. People like Carter, Clinton,
Kerry, Gore, and BHO have done little to inspire
Americans to serve in anything that would remotely
resemble military service. I have often wondered
what the hell the country
was eventually going to
end up like in the future
as it is in complete mess
today.
Today's event set aside
some of my concerns
about the future of our
great Republic. Today I
saw a thousands of
Americans, with their
youngsters waving small
flags and shouting thank
you to a bunch of old, salty & generally crusty Ma-
rines who were sauntering down the road in- step or
in circa period motorized vehicles. To say that this
event took my breath away would be an understate-
ment. I was astonished and quite humbled by the dis-
play of affection shown to us. I half joked to my
brother Marine, Ed , driving our deuce and ½ truck,
“Just where the hell were all these wonderful people
at in 1968?”
We both
laughed out
loud.
For me per-
sonally, I
want to
thank you
for inviting
us. It was
refreshing
and inspir-
ing for 2 combat grunts to see this display of over-
whelming support and love from the general public
that I thought had forgotten just how much effort
and/or sacrifice is required to become a US Marine.
Today's event made all the crap we had to endure,
seem worthwhile.
For me personally, it was my homecoming parade of
sorts. I was truly moved.....
Finally, to the good people of Petaluma, and to the
folks that volunteer their precious time to put this
event on each year, “Bravo and Well Done” seems
rather inadequate. Your event is a
throwback to the days when common sense prevailed,
and if you were really weird, you just never told any-
one or bragged about it.
Semper fidelis,
Dave Krueger
USMC 2140311
1st platoon , Mike Company
3rd Battalion 5th Marines
1 Marine Division, FMF
Semper Fi—Veterans Day 2014
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Upcoming Events/ - Mark on your calendar
January 2015 - April 2015
January
January 8th : MCL Meeting: Installation of Officers and new mem-
bers. Potluck Dinner Meeting in Club Room. Chow and Mingle
1800. Food break down by last name. A-F Main Dish, G-S side dish or
salad, T-Z dessert. Eating utensils and libations provided. Meeting at
1900. Wives and loved ones included and encouraged to attend.
January 20th: MODD Growl: Chow 1800, Growl 1900 Club Room
January 19th-24th: 1st Marine Division 74th Anniversary (Camp Pendleton)(Including Fri-
day Boot-camp graduation)
go to www.1stmarinedivisionassociation.org for registration info. Jan 5th cutoff
January 28th-29th : Marine West Exposition (Camp Pendleton)
February
February 12th: MCL Meeting 1900 set up meeting 1930 North Room
March
March 12th: MCL Meeting set up 1900 meeting 1930 North Room
March 27th-28th: Department MCL Spring Conference San Francisco, CA go to mcl-
cal.org for reservation info
April
April 9th: MCL Meeting set up 1900 meeting 1930 North Room
April 21st: MODD Growl: Chow 1800, Growl 1900 Club Room
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Birthdays For The Quarter
If your birthday isn’t listed, but should be, send your DOB to Jim Loorya at [email protected] or call at 338-2410 so Jim can update our roster.
January
James Curran 1/1
Rick Huggins 1/6
Steve France 1/7
Richard Stevenson 1/7
Chris Meza 1/7
Vince Rigoni 1/8
James Colucci 1/16
Jeff Rhea 1/17
Nicholas Evanson 1/18
Charles Medcalf 1/20
Sikeli Nale 1/28
Doug Newton 1/30
Jerry Caine 1/31
2014 - TAPS — Rest in Peace, Marines Gunnery Sgt Stanley H. Wychocki, passed 7-6-14, Korea/
Vietnam
Michael Torrens, passed 2-18-14, USMC
Patrick Gibbard, passed 3-23-14, Korea & VN Marine
Dan Richards, passed 3-31-14, Chosen Marine
Donald D. Dial, passed 8-3-14, Chosen Marine
Cyle W. Rippey, Passed 9-19-14, Afgan Marine
Dean G. Atwood, passed 11-21-14, VN Marine
March Juan Gonzalez 3/3
Nick Lindquist 3/5
Dave Vogel 3/6
Carol Deter-Lesher 3/14
Josiah Cabezud 3/14
Doug Martin 3/16
John Poliakevich 3/17
Ward“Van”Van Alstine 3/19
Brian Diklich 3/19
Fred Unsworth 3/28
Ted Wong 3/31
February
Jared Nixon 2/1
Michael Madriz 2/3
Curtis Binz 2/5
Vincenzo Chambrone 2/8
Anthony Cunha 2/9
Erick Madrigal 2/9
Bill Perkins Sr. 2/10
Matthew Culhane 2/10
Michael Bundock 2/11
Larry Severns 2/13
Jim Loorya 2/13
Primo Magday 2/14
Robert Taylor 2/14
“Tem” Phalavong 2/14
Roy Brown 2/17
David Hernandez 2/18
Daniel Glosser 2/19
James Lyons 2/22
Ken Tomsen 2/26
Wally Stewart 2/27
Art Koenig 2/28
Paul Husby 2/29
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The regulations regarding the Formal Uniform for
both regular and associate male members is provided
below.
Scarlet Mess Jacket or Scarlet Blazer: The scarlet
mess jacket is worn with this uniform, but the red
blazer may be worn as an option due to the high cost
of the scarlet mess jacket. The jacket or the blazer
should fit properly and should not "pull" when
buttoned. Both the mess jacket and blazer are
available either through the Ship's store or through
private clothiers.
Buttons and Accessories: The mess jacket requires
a special set of eight Marine Corps League buttons
which are sewn onto the jacket—three on each side
of the front of the jacket and one on each
epaulette. Regular or associate member collar
devices, as appropriate, are affixed to the mess jacket
in the locating holes on the jacket's collar. In
addition, the jacket is fastened in the front with a
linked pair of Marine Corps League buttons known
as a "chain link." If the scarlet blazer is worn in lieu
of the mess jacket, there will be two (2) large Marine
Corps League buttons on the front of the blazer, and
three (3) small Marine Corps League buttons on each
sleeve. Collar devices are not worn on the scarlet
blazer, even when it is worn as part of the formal
uniform.
Blazer Crest: The Marine Corps League blazer crest
is worn only by regular members and is not
authorized for wear by associate members. As part
of the formal uniform, it is only worn on the scarlet
blazer and is optional when medals are worn. The
blazer crest is worn on the left breast pocket, about ¼
-inch below the lower half of the breast pocket cuff
and centered on the pocket. The bullion-
embroidered blazer crest may be attached using the
three pin and clutch-back fasteners that are affixed to
the back of the crest, or through the use of a blazer
crest pocket insert. In lieu or an embroidered crest, a
commercially sold plastic sleeve insert with a
permanently set Marine Corps League seal may be
worn in its place.
Lapel Pin: The Marine Corps League Member, Life
Member, Commandant, and Associate Member pins
may be worn in the left lapel button hole. Other pins
are authorized, but never more than two (2) at a
time. Consult section VIII of the current edition of
the Marine Corps League Uniform Code for a
detailed listing of authorized lapel pins.
Gold Cummerbund or Gold Vest: When the
scarlet mess jacket is worn a gold cummerbund or
gold vest shall be worn. Both of these items are
available through the Ship's Store or The Marine
Shop.
Formal Shirt and Accessories: The shirt will be a
formal pleated shirt, with a standard collar and no
ruffles. Accessories to be worn with the formal shirt
are a set of three gold studs and a pair of gold cuff
links which are adorned with the Marine Corps
emblem.
Bow Tie: The bow tie should be a solid-color black
tie. A clip-on tie may be worn in lieu of a standard
bow tie.
Trousers and Belt: Black tuxedo trousers are worn
with the scarlet mess jacket, but plain black trousers
are an accepted option. As another option, regular or
associate member blue trousers, as appropriate, may
be worn with the scarlet mess jacket. However,
when the scarlet blazer is worn as part of the formal
uniform, blue trousers are not authorized and only
black trousers shall be worn. The belt to be worn
with the black trousers can be either be a 1½-inch or
¾-inch wide black leather belt. The wide leather belt
is worn with the large square buckle, while the
narrower belt is worn with the rectangular
buckle. Both buckles are gold in color and have the
Marine Corps emblem on them. If blue trousers are
worn with the scarlet mess jacket, a Marine Corps
khaki web belt and brass buckle should be worn. As
with all other uniforms, the length of the trousers
should be such that the bottom cuff of the trousers
just touches the top of the heel sole of the shoes.
The Formal Uniform
PROPER WEAR AND PURCHASE OF MARINE CORPS LEAGUE UNIFORMS
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Shoes and Socks: Black socks should be worn. Shoes should be black oxfords, either of Corfam, or highly
shined leather. The uppers on the toes of the shoes should be flat, with no seams. Rubber or leather soles
may be worn,
however, taps are
not authorized.
Other: Miniature
medals may be
worn on either the
mess jacket or the
blazer, the latter
only when being
worn as part of the
formal
uniform. Three full
-size medals may
also be worn on the
scarlet blazer in
lieu of miniature
medals, however,
the full-size medals
must be mounted
on a single ribbon
bar. In any case,
the medals worn
must either be
those of official
military awards or
those of Marine
Corps League
awards since
commingling of
these two types is
never authorized.
PROPER WEAR AND PURCHASE OF MARINE CORPS LEAGUE UNIFORMS
Marine Corps League
Application for Membership Full Name_________________________________Phone(_____)__________________
Street Address_____________________City_____________State_____Zip______+____
Date of Birth___/___/__E-Mail Address___________________Service# or Last 4 SS______
Date of Enlistment/Commissioning ________Date of Discharge/Retirement/Separation_______
Type of Application-New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type- Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked, I agree to waive my rights under
the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of membership in the Marine
Corps League.
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Santa Rosa Detachment #686, Marine Corps League and enclose
$40.00 for one year’s membership.
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, on active duty,
for not less than ninety (90) days * and earned the Eagle , Globe and Anchor, or have served or am currently
serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety(90) Reserve Retirement Credit
points or that I have served or am currently serving as a U.S. Navy Corpsman who has trained with the Marine
FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare Device worn on the
service Ribbon Authorized for FMF Corpsmen.
If discharged, I am in receipt of a DD Form 214 or Certificate of Discharge indicating “Honorable Service”.
(“Honorable Service” will be defined by the last DD Form 214 or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant
received). General Discharge under Honorable Conditions is acceptable.
By signature on this application, I hereby agree to provide proof of honorable service/discharge upon request. I
hereby authorize the National Executive Director, Marine Corps League to obtain an un-redacted copy of my
latest DD Form 214 from the Marine Corps custodian of Official Military Personnel Files (IMPF, and /or
verification of honorable service if deemed necessary to verify my eligibility for regular membership in the
Marine Corps League. I understand the DD Form 214 may contain information such as military awards,
training and character of service.
(* Korean War Era marines See national Bylaws, Article 6, Section 600)
____________________________________ ____________________________________
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OATH OF MEMBERSHIP- REGULAR MEMBERS
I, _________________________________, in the presence of Almighty God, and the members of the Marine Corps League here
assembled, being fully aware of the symbols, motto, principles and purposes of the Marine Corps League, do solemnly swear or
affirm that I will uphold and defend the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America and the Marine Corps League. I will never knowingly wrong, deceive or defraud the League as to the value of anything. I will never knowingly wrong, injure or permit
any member’s family to be wronged or injured if to prevent the same is within my powers. I will never purpose for membership, one
known to me to be unqualified or unworthy to become a member of the League. I further promise to govern my conduct in the
League’s affairs and in my personal life in a manner becoming a decent honorable person and will never knowingly bring discredit
to the League, so help me God.
Signature __________________________________________________________________________________.
OATH OF MEMBERSHIP-ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
I, _________________________________, in the presence of Almighty God, and the members of the marine Corps League here
assembled, being fully aware that as an Associate Member, I will not be permitted to hold an elective office or to vote on Marine
Corps League Policy, a membership application, or an election of officers, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will uphold and
defend the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America and of the marine Corps League. I will never knowingly wrong,
deceive or defraud the League as to the value of anything. I will never knowingly wrong or injure or permit any member or any
member’s family to be wronged or injured if to prevent the same is within my power. I will never purpose for membership, one known to me to be unqualified or unworthy to become a member of the League. I further promise to govern my conduct in the
League’s affairs and in my personal life in a manner becoming a decent and honorable person and will never knowingly bring
discredit to the League, so help me God.
_________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
Sponsor (where applicable) Applicant’s Signature
NOTE: If you are applying for “Regular Membership”, please also include a photo copy of your last DD-214, Certificate
of Discharge, Active Duty or Current Reserve ID Card.
Dues are $40.00 a year, afterwards you may apply for a Life Membership which is determined by your age. Returning
Iraq/Afghan Vets and recently discharged first year free.
Upon completion of this application form, return with payment to:
Paymaster: Robert S. Young 3823 Louis Krohn Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407-2519
707-585-8719 or 707-570-5766
Email: [email protected]
We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 1900 hrs in the North room of the Santa Rosa Veterans Building, 1351 Maple Ave. We march in Butter and Egg Parade, SR Rose Day Parade, and Petaluma Veterans Day Parade. We also put
on the Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon and run the Toys for Tots program in Sonoma County.
Come join us and swap sea stories and lies with Marines from over the last sixty plus years. Free liquid refreshments at our meetings. OOORRRAAAHHHH!
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