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From the Helm….A message from Commandant

Bud Albright- Hiram I. Bearss Det. #089 We have got the new fire suppression system

installed in the kitchen. We are waiting for the Fire Marshal to recheck the kitchen and then we will be ready to go with a pancake breakfast. We will have the first one probably in May. Plans are to have one once a month. We have several events scheduled for the building. If you have a need for a place to have a party or like events see myself or Col. Haislip. Questions have come up again about uniforms. The Na-tional MCL has not got a set policy about when to change from summer to winter or vice versa. They say off the re-cord to follow the USMC guidelines and the MC says the first duty day after the time change is when to change over. But it also could be up to local commanders because of cli-mate changes in different areas. Because of unpredictable weather in this area in April I will say change over on May 1st. We are raffling off a fosse ball table. The drawing will be at the end of the day on May 9th. If you are interested in get-ting in on this see one of the officers or myself. Or in this issue. It is a $2400.00 table and is new. The devil dogs is raffling off a USMC clock again see one of the officers. We are discussing a way to cut expenses on this newsletter. While we want to keep publishing it, we need to find a way to cut these expenses. If you have any suggestion’s contact Gary Nasby or myself. We need several things for the kitchen. A good electric can opener for one. We also need a large microwave oven to thaw frozen food and such. We could use some commercial grade cooking things etc: spoons, forks, spatulas and such. If you have not yet made up your mind about the plank program I encourage you to get it done now. Book of the month is Breakout- The Chosin Reservoir Campaign Korea 1950 Author Martin Ross

Semper Fidelis……. Bud , 317.546.7228

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PLANK OWNER PROGRAM By Don Myers I want to offer a Hand Salute to those members that jumped on the bandwagon recently to help support our Plank Program. At the same time and to my embarrassment, I apology to those that thought my last article concerning our current financial posture was too strong in so far as my method of wording. Our detachment needs all the help we can get to fund not only our various projects but to insure we can pay for our building in less than three years. The last thing this Marine wants to do is to drive anyone away from donating their time and/or money for this Indianapolis detachment of Marines. Some good came from my diatribe however since sev-eral letters have informed the leadership that some indi-viduals are not clear on how the Plank Program works. Hopefully, this explanation will help make the Plank Pro-gram clearer: There are four MAIN CATEGORIES to be a PLANK OWNER. (Various benefits in addition to tax-deductible donations are offered.) What this program boils down to in simple terms is than All Hands have until 10 November 2011 to conclude whatever pledge they have made. A recent decision by the committee that is administering this Plank Program is allowing ANY DONATION for ANY REASON to go toward a category that could make a per-son or company a PLANK OWNER. In other words if you have made a small donation to the museum that also counts toward the larger program as well. Same thing goes for supporting the Newsletter, Golf Outing, Melissa Jacobs’ 500 Marathon Run – every dime you donate until 10 November 2011. (See page 10 for the various PLANK PROGRAM categories with related recognition.)

Inside This Edition

PooP..………..….. 2 MCL Uniform Regs…….. 3 PLANK PROGRAM PLEDGE FORM…………. 10 Scuttlebutt Sponsors……………… 4 & 12 Letter to All Detachments…… 8

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APRIL 9 (Thurs) 1900- HIB-MCL Membership Meeting -@ MARINE BARRACKS INDY 23 (Thurs) 1900- HIB-MCL STAFF Meeting -@ MARINE BARRACKS INDY 29 (Wed) 1730—MCCC Meeting @ Heslar Armory May 14 (THURS) 1900– HIB Membership Meeting -@ MARINE BARRACKS INDY 27 (Wed) 1730—MCCC Meeting @ Heslar Armory 28 (Thurs) 1900- HIB-MCL STAFF Meeting -@ MARINE BARRACKS INDY

Mark Your Calendar!

You're an 18 or 19 year old kid. You're critically wounded, and dying in the jungle in the Ia Drang Val-ley, 11-14-1965, LZ Xray, Vietnam. Your infantry unit is outnumbered 8 - 1, and the enemy fire is so intense, from 100 or 200 yards away, that your own Infantry Commander has ordered the MediVac helicopters to stop coming in. You're lying there, listening to the en-emy machine guns, and you know you're not getting out. Your family is 1/2 way around the world, 12,000 miles away, and you'll never see them again. As the world starts to fade in and out, you know this is the day. Then, over the machine gun noise, you faintly hear that sound of a helicopter, and you look up to see an un-armed Huey, but it doesn't seem real, because no Medi-

Vac markings are on it. Ed Freeman is coming for you. He's not Medi-Vac, so it's not his job, but he's flying his Huey down into the machine gun fire, after the Medi-Vacs were ordered not to come. He's coming anyway. And he drops it in, and sits there in the machine gun fire, as they load 2 or 3 of you on board. Then he flies you up and out through the gun-fire, to the Doctors and Nurses. And, he kept coming back.... 13 more times..... And took about 30 of you and your bud-dies out, who would never have gotten out. Medal of Honor Recipient Ed Freeman died last Wednesday at the age of 80,

in Boise, ID ......May God rest his soul.

(Oh yeah, Paul Newman died that day too. I guess you knew that -- He got a lot more press than Ed Freeman.)

HIB MCL OFFICER ROSTER Commandant Bud Albright Sr. Vice Commandant Tom Terpinas Jr. Vice Commandant Gary Nasby Adjutant/Paymaster Melissa Jacobs Judge Advocate Lloyd Louks Past Commandant Russ Eaglin

Chaplain Jesus Quintana, Jr Sergeant at Arms David Hansell Judge Advocate Lloyd Louks

HIB MCL COMMITTEE ROSTER VAVS Representative Jesus Quintana, Jr. VAVS Deputy Hazen Ward Raffles Tony Mungovan Stars and Stripes Jim Wade Scuttlebutt Editor Gary Nasby Awards Lloyd Louks Christmas Banquet Tony Mungovan Historian Fred Axthelm Boy Scout Eagle Awards Fred Axthelm Toys For Tots Bud Albright Parades Tony Mungovan MCL Svc. Officer Diane Ward Young Marines Liaison Jim Wade Young Marines Mac Magana Budget and Finance Melissa Jacobs Quartermaster Russ Eaglin

LET US KNOW WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND! LEAVE US A MESSAGE AT: 317-546-7228

MAY 9, 2009– Saturday..….Semper Fi Motorcycle Ride

May 2, 2009... Saturday- Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini Marathon-Support Captain Jacobs– make a pledge at…. http://www.indymarines.org/pages/donate.html -Page 9

Central Indiana Marine Points of Contact Marine Corps League H.I. Bearss Det: Office 317-546-7228; Commandant Bud Albright 317-535-7547; Chaplain Jesus Quintana 317-445-9509 National Marine Corps Museum, State of IN Liaison: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 1st Marine Division Association: Guy Miller 317-293-7594 3rd Marine Division Association: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 Montford Point Association: President Johnny Washington 317-549-2849 Woman Marine Association: Diana Ward 317-873-4113 Marine Corps Coordinating Council: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 Marine Inspector Instructor: Capt. Barnes & 1st Sgt Hess 317-923-1584 Marine Recruiting Service: Maj. Morrissey 317-698-5770 Marine For Life Program: Maj. Dennis 317-223-8899 Central Indiana Young Marines: SgtMaj. Magana 317-523-7130 Editor, Scuttlebutt & Marine eScuttlebutt: Gary Nasby 317-405-9595 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: Capt Larry Slaugh 317-471-9577

Do you have news that you what to share? Contact the Editor, Gary Nasby, at:

gnasby@comcast.net

June 13,2009-Saturday ……..First Annual Leatherneck Open– Page 6

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Standard cover - with Devil Dog patch when authorized. Devil Dog collar (optional), Name tag (optional). Sunburst insignias. Marine Corps League shoulder patch (left sleeve) - Devil Dog patch (right sleeve) when author-ized, or U.S. flag 2" x 3 1/2" if not member of MODD. Marine Corps League ribbons OR Marine Corps ribbons and Badges (NOT MIXED). White shirt open collar, military crease (to be Airline pilot style with two (2) pockets with button down flaps and epaulets). Trousers, Blue dress (with NCO "red" stripe) with Belt, Marine Corps Web with brass buckle. Trousers, Black (optional). Belt, black with Marine Corps emblem on square gold buckle or Belt, black, dress (optional). Socks, black. Shoes, black, plain toe, gloss, or highly shined.

The Short Sleeve Undress Uniform is in all ways identical to the Long Sleeve Uniform, except the sleeve length. It has the same pockets, shoulder epaulets, creases and patches. The top most button is left open and a tie is never worn with the short sleeve Undress Uniform shirt. The dress blue trousers with red NCO stripe are to be worn with this uniform, as well and the black trousers are also an option. The same belts and belt options are worn with the short sleeve Undress Uniform as with the long sleeve Undress Uniform. Sunburst insignia and ribbons are worn the same as the long sleeve shirt. The optional name tag is worn the same way as with the long sleeve shirt, too.

Status of Historic Headline Removal at VAMC

State and National levels of the Marine Corps League, and other veteran’s organizations have indicated that the issue has been taken far enough. All concluded that we needed to use our resources to fight for veteran’s benefits. Personally, my heart wants to continue to support our WWII Veterans that fought and died for those historic headlines. It is a disgrace that “political correctness” outweighs the sacrifices they endured. But I am a Marine and I do follow orders. Marines, while we apparently cannot go back to fix this injustice, VAMC Director Mattice has realized there is a better way. He has offered to work with veterans to avoid it in the future. To do so Mattice is establishing a Vet-erans Advisory committee to review and advise him in such matters for the future. Director Mattice has asked me to serve on this committee with BrigGen Goodman and others. No, this isn’t all that we had hoped to ac-complish, but I believe it is a step in the right direction. With your permission, I will accept the offer to serve on this committee. Now I want to settle some unfinished business. The public mishandling of this issue by Department Comman-dant at the Department Conference in Terre Haute was not exactly constructive. The brunt of the unfortunate handling of this was at my personal expense. Not sure why it was handled the way it was, probably bad advice. But I do know one thing, I am a Marine and our Marine Corps League mission must continue. I will not allow one mistake to take my focus away from the overall mission. Marines lets go forward. Semper Fidelis,

Russ

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First Annual Leatherneck Open Proceeds Benefit:

The Marine Foundation of Central Indiana, Inc. The Marine Corps League, Hiram I. Bearss Detachment

Golf outing open to all those that served in any branch of the military, their families, and those that want to thank them.

Saturday, 13 June 2009 at 1300 (1:00 PM) Saddlebrook Golf Course (West 56th Street, Indy)

Florida Scramble, best ball rules, teams of four $85 per person registration includes: 18 holes of golf Golf cart $5 gift certificate to pro shop Hamburger & bratwurst dinner Chance to win $5000 hole-in-one prize Longest drive and closest to the hole prizes Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams Camaraderie & good times Our hearty appreciation for your support Also available: Silent auction, 50-50 drawing, cold beer & sodas, cigars, ship’s store and scores of sea stories—some of them true!

Guest of Honor: Donald F. Myers, Indiana’s most decorated living Marine veteran and author of the DeAn-gelis Award winning book, YOUR WAR, MY WAR A Marine in Vietnam.

Registration deadline May 29th. Contribution is $340 per team of four.

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First Annual Leatherneck Open Sponsorship Opportunities

Proceeds Benefit: The Marine Foundation of Central Indiana, Inc.

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Golf outing open to all those that served in any branch of the military, their families, and those that want to thank them.

Saturday, 13 June 2009 at 1300 (1:00 PM) Saddlebrook Golf Course (West 56th Street, Indy)

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quet room. Sponsor specific verbal recognition during awards ceremony. Free half page ad insert in the Hiram I. Bearss monthly Scuttlebutt newsletter. Major Prize Hole Sponsor $150* 18x24 colored sign placed on the tee of the $5000 hole-in-one prize hole where team pictures will be

taken. One 5x7 table sign in the banquet room. Hole Sponsor $99* 18x24 colored sign placed on tee of holes chosen at random. One 5x7 table sign in the banquet room.

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From the Jr. Vice/ Scuttlebutt Editor: In keeping with modern times I would like to try and do all correspondence via E-Mail as much as possible. If you agree please supply me with a current E-Mail address that I will add to my list.. ( not to be sold or go anywhere else)… for official HIB & ScuttleButt info only. This will help cut down on mailing expenses so that more money can go towards more worthy expenses. Send to me at GNASBY@indymarines.org . The current issue of the ScuttleButt can always be found at …..

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Pledges can also be made by Credit Card or PayPal at … http://www.indymarines.org/pages/donatetomini.html

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Pledger’s Name: Rank/Grade: Company Name: Military Branch: Address: _________________________________________________________________ City: State: Zip: Phone: Email:

If your company has a matching gift program, please contact your HR Office for information.

Yes! I wish to support the Marine Corps League/Marine Foundation of Central Indiana “Plank Program”. I am enclosing my pledge/donation of:

Please cutout this form and send completed form with check payable to MCL/MFCI Plank Owner to: Marine Foundation of Central Indiana, P.O. Box 501615, Indianapolis, IN 46250-6615. If you wish to pay with a credit card via PayPal go to www.SemperFiIndy.org. For further information please call (317) 546-7228, or go to www.semperfiindy.com.

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Proposed 2009 Slate - Department of Indiana, Marine Corps League

Department Officers

Elected Commandant - Russ Eaglin

Sr Vice Commandant - George Merchant Jr Vice Commandant - Dave Englert

Paymaster – Richard Renbarger Judge Advocate - Joe Shimek

Chaplain: John Wagner Jr Past Commandant – Mike Lieber

Division Vices – to be elected by caucus Appointed

Adjutant - Mike Wukitsch Sgt-At-Arms - Jim Looney

Public Relations - Lloyd Louks Veteran Service Officer – Louis Stanko Department Committees - Appointed

Americanism / BSA - Fred Axthelm Awards - Jim Atkinson

Historian – Pat Deal Legislative – vacant

M4L/Injured Marine Program - Bud Albright MC Coordinating Council – Russ Eaglin

Online Newsletter - Russ Eaglin Quartermaster - vacant

Scholarship - Pat Moriairty Training Officer (new) – Phil Grabman

Toys For Tots: Ernest Dillard V.A.V.S - Jesus Quintana

Young Marines – Jim Wade Youth Physical Fitness - Todd Mansfield

There are vacancies in Legislative and Quartermaster, anyone interested in serving should contact me to discuss. While Todd Mansfield is deployed, I am looking for someone to work on the Youth Physical Fitness Program.

The HIB-089 Detachment is raffling off this FOOSEBALL Table valued at over $2000 . Drawing date Saturday May 9, 2009. Support your Detachment by purchasing or selling these tickets and giving or mailing them back to the detachment care of “FOOSEBALL RAFFLE”. For more TICKETS purchase @ Marine Barracks Indi-anapolis or Contact : Gary Nasby at GNASBY@indymarines.org or call 317-405-9595. We thank you for your support, AND GOOD LUCK!

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