mail call june 2010

Commandant Mike DeBauche Editor John Sims

Summer is right around the corner. Hopefully, we’ll all get the chance to get out and enjoy the warm weather. And, of course, we are kicking off the season with our annual picnic on the 23rd.

I hope to see a great turnout for the picnic. We will be awarding our annual scholarships and enjoying a good meal. If we’re lucky the weather will be a bit more cooperative than it was last year.

This month, I want to encourage the spirit of volunteerism that members of the Marine Corps League are famous for. Our detachment has several opportunities to show how much we care

about others in our community. We have been doing an outstanding job supporting our community through efforts such as the Fallen Marine Program, Operation Stand-down, Toys for Tots, and parades. We also have to remember there are other opportunities to reach out to

others. I would like to see us get more involved in supporting veterans and active duty Marines. We

have several outlets where we can do this. We have the VAVS, (Veterans Affairs Volunteer Services) which is always looking for help, and we have the Platoons Forward effort. I feel that as Marines, we have a duty to remember those who have served, as well as those who are still

putting boots on the ground. Let’s put our resources together and support these worthy causes.

And, of course, remember anything you do can be reported as community service. Whether it be for a VAVS activity, picking up Platoons Forward pogey bait, or participating in a Marine Corps League activity, we should get the credit we deserve for our commitment to serving others.

Please fill out an after-action report and send it to Steve Yoakum so we can report our activities to the Kansas Department.

See everyone at the picnic. Semper Fi.

Mike DeBauche Commandant

Mail Call!

Gen. Larry Oppenheimer Detachment #1025

6521 Nieman Road, Shawnee, KS www. mklops.org

Commandants message

Volume 9 Issue 6 June, 2010

Sick and Distressed

Please convey info. on sick and distressed to Chaplain Reyes at 913/432-3688.

This is a quick update on the sick and distressed that I'm aware of;

Bob Patterson- (913.685.8726) I spoke with Bob yesterday and he was in his usual good cheer and is mobile. Bob sends his best wishes to the new officers of the detachment. Bob would appreciate conversation and jokes.

Don Ingram- (913.831.0243) Also spoke with Don yesterday and sadly, Marines, Don's health outlook is very grim. Agent Orange has weekend his heart and his last sonogram did not look good.

Lee Nelson- I spoke with Lee today and he is at St. Lukes Hospital with bronchitis issues. Lee does not know when he will return home, and he also sends the new officers his regards.

Separately, keep in mind that your VA disability rating can be increased if your service connected condition has worsened. You may also file for secondary issues if they are a cause of your service connected condition. Contact a service officer, or I can assist too, if you wish.

Fallen Marines

There is no finer compliment than being called a Marine. It represents the highest honor & tradition bound together with courage & sacrifice on behalf of all mankind. Our Fallen Marine Honor Guard had the distinct honor of performing at the services of

these marine who have answered the call.

General Larry Oppenheimer Detachment #1025 Vol 9, No. 6 June 2010 pg 2

Fallen Marines Month of June 2010

:Chuck Taliano

:Larry Joe Cox USMC passed May 19th missed May Mail Call

GEN. LARRY OPPENHEIMER

DETACHMENT # 1025

OFFICERS 2010-2011

COMMANDANT: Mike DeBauche [email protected]

SENIOR VICE: Marcia Sands [email protected]

JUNIOR VICE: John Byrnes [email protected] J.A.G.: Rick Hinrichs [email protected]

PAY./ADJ.: Steve Yoakum [email protected] CHAPLAIN: Gonzalo Reyes [email protected]

SGT. AT ARMS: David Yurkovich [email protected]

January 2010 Robert Lynn Peterson Tom Dervin Bobby G. Carter Paul K. Smith

February 2010

Karl Kenneth Mairs

Donald L. Beashore John Archer

March 2010

Daniel Weaver

Jack Gibbs

Jim Graham

April 2010

Robert F. Brunsky James Mendenhall Vernon McQuerry

May 2010

Ralph Baker

John H. Siebers


VAVS (VA Volunteer Service)

Anyone interested in learning more about the VA volunteer service, please

contact

Mr. Art Peter at 816-331-4622.

Take a look at the VA volunteer newsletter "THE EAGLE" for April by clicking on

this website. http://www.volunteer.va.gov/docs/monthlynewsletter.pdf

New Century Young Marines May 27 - June 5 Washington DC Trip

The Marine in the picture

is Skip (Harold) Adams.

He is 83 years old. He

stormed red beach one

in the battle of Iwo Jima.

2-19-1945. He came

over, talked to the kids,

drilled them a bit, and

told stories of Iwo Jima,

and the raising of both

flags on Mt Surabachi.


June 19 Saturday Burlingame, Ks We will be marching in a parade.

June 20 - Sunday T-Bones game color guard

Commandant DeBauche is always soliciting ideas to enhance our great website (he

agrees there is always room for improvement!)

Submit them to Mike at [email protected], ph. 913/484-5909.

Websites & Email

The website of the Marine Corps League on the National level is http://www.mcleague.org

Anyone receiving a paper newsletter, but has email, please email John Sims at

[email protected] with the subject of “email newsletter”. Thanks!

A volunteer is still needed for the Community Activities position if you are interested, please contact Commandant Mike DeBauche @ 913-484-5909 [email protected]

To have items sewn on to your covers

and shirts, contact Marsha Davey at

913/268-1017 (10409 W 53rd St. in

Shawnee);

To have alterations done on your dress

blues, contact Louise Bland at

913/831-4647 (10149 Edelweiss Circle

in Merriam – near 75th & Switzer)


mailto:[email protected]

http://www.mcleague.org/


Marines in Need

Any member who is aware of a Marine or his family

in need is asked to first submit a request in writing

to Marine Pat O’Malley of our Financial Assistance

Review Committee, including a statement

of the purpose, a cost estimate and the time period.

Pat’s email is [email protected]; his address is

12412 Flint, Overland Park, KS 66213-2120. There

were no Marines in need this past month.


The time has come for Marine Steve Thomas to pass the banner onto

another Marine. Who is going to step up and relieve him?

You probably think that you need to have been a USMC DI well that is

NOT the case. Maybe you think that since one of Steve Thomas's duty

stations was embassy duty you don't qualify, NOT SO!

Hey Marines!! You just need to know how to walk and chew gum at the

same time, no kidding if you don't believe me, ask Steve or our

commandant Mike DeBauche.

Come on, this is your chance to step up and be counted! Remember you are not trying out for the silent drill team.

Any member who can devote time to the Color Guard, please

contact Steve at 913/764-3901, or at [email protected].




GEN. LARRY OPPENHEIMER DETACHMENT #1025 OFFICERS INSTALLATION DINNER MAY 2010

Some former active

duty Marines find their

way to the USMC

League and are sworn

into "Our Active Duty"!

Harry Hutsell and Mike Ball Dennis Morris, Jordey McTaggert & Charles Morris

Todd Eitzer


Marine Corps History

Selected May Dates of Marine Corps Historical Significance

15 June 1944: Preceded by naval gunfire and carrier air strikes, the V Amphibious Corps assaulted the west coast of Saipan, Marianas Islands. By nightfall, the 2d and 4th Marine Divisions, moving against heavy opposition, had established

a beachhead 10,000 yards wide and 1,500 yards deep.

The first assault wave has hit the beach from the LVT (amphibious tractor) that brought it ashore, and the Marines now prepare to fight their way inland. Department of Defense Photo (USMC) 83261

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Streamer with eight silver and two bronze stars

35. World War II Victory Streamer


The 21-Gun Salute

The 21-gun salute honoring the President of the United States, like many American military traditions, appears to be another custom inherited from Great Britain. In early times, it was customary for a ship entering a friendly port to discharge its broadsides to demonstrate that they were unloaded; eventually it became a British practice to fire a seven-gun salute. The forts ashore would fire three shots for each shot fired afloat. The three guns fired on shore to one gun fired on ship had a practical explanation. In earlier days, gunpowder was made of sodium nitrate and was easier to keep on shore than at sea. When gunpowder was improved by the use of potassium nitrate, the sea salute was made equal to the shore salute. The use of numbers "seven" and "three" in early gun salutes probably was connected to the mystical or religious significance surrounding these numbers in many cultures.

Gun salutes continue to be fired in odd numbers, of course, and this is likely because of ancient superstitions that uneven numbers are lucky. As early as 1685, the firing of an even number of guns in salute was taken as indicating that a ship's captain, master, or master gunner had died on a voyage. Indeed, the firing of an even number of salute guns at the coronation of George VI in 1937 was regarded by at least one observer as an "ominous" portent. Incidentally, the normal interval of five seconds in the firing of gun salutes likely is in order for the salute to have full auditory effect, and also to give the salute a more solemn character.

The United States presidential salute has not always been 21 guns. In 1812 and 1821 it was the same as the number of states, i.e. 18 and 24, respectively, which was also our international salute. After 1841 the President received a salute of 21 guns and the Vice President 17; currently the Vice President receives a salute of 19 guns.


21 GUN SALUTE Cont.

There has evolved over the last 175 years or so a prescribed number of guns, set forth in various Army regulations, to be fired for various dignitaries in accordance with the perceived importance of their positions. On 18 August 1875, the United States and Great Britain announced an agreement to return salutes "gun for gun," with the 21-gun salute as the highest national honor.

Today, a 21-gun salute on arrival and departure, with 4 ruffles and flourishes, is rendered to the President of the United States, to an ex-President, and to a President elect. The national anthem or "Hail to the Chief," as appropriate, is played for the President, and the national anthem for the others. A 21-gun salute on arrival and departure with 4 ruffles and flourishes also is rendered to the sovereign or chief of state of a foreign country, or a member of a reigning royal family. In these ceremonies, the national anthem of his or her country also is played.

Incidentally, U.S. Naval Regulations require that a 21-gun salute be fired at noon on Presidents Day, Independence Day, and Memorial Day.

Reference Branch History Division

Have you ever wished

that along with the

memories, photo's and

other items that you

cherish of your Marine

Corps career, you had a

beautiful plaque of that

special unit that you

served in?


Well, now you can! Marine Dennis Armstrong one of our detachment members is

an expert at custom woodworking as you can see! He has graciously offered to

make custom plaques for any or all of our membership. Keeping in the Marine

Corps brotherhood tradition, he is only going to charge our detachment for the

actual materials, he is providing his talent at no charge! This is a great way for you

to support our detachment and at the same time receive a beautiful memory that

you will be proud to display!

What's Happening in today's Marine Corps?

Marine Barracks 8th & I

Dateline ANNAPOLIS, M.D.

Caption Marines of the United States Marine Silent Drill Platoon

form the bursting bomb during a performance at the United

States Naval Academy May 24. The platoon's performance

was part of Commisioning Week.


2010 Marine Benefits Explained:

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This benefit isn't a loan and it doesn't last forever. Your GI Bill may expire 10 years

after separation. Now's the time to start using the education benefits you earned

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VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION (VA) UPDATE

A Cockatoo named Butch One of the unchronicled Marine mascots was a yellow crested, white cockatoo which belonged to Headquarters

Battalion, 1st Marine Division. Named Butch, it was the particular companion of the Division Sergeant Major.

Butch possessed a fondness for inebriating libations and for repeating phrases of uncertain propriety, such as: F--k

you, by crackee!

Courtesy of Benis Frank, Retired Chief Historian of the Marine Corps, who cautions that his information is based on

memories of an over-50-year vintage.

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I encourages submissions of any announcements, pictures, stories, to the editor from detachment members. Deadline for all submissions by the 10th of every month. Email: [email protected] or Call: John Sims @ 913.530.2535. Mail Address: 14004 west 72nd Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66216.

Good day everyone, I hope that you are enjoying the "Mail Call" and please contact me with any

suggestions or comments. I would like to start adding photo's and copy concerning our detachment's

activities. I have my camera at the ready and if any of you happen to attend a function that I am

unable to or even if I am and you take some pictures, please tell me and I will look at having them in

our next issue of the Mail Call. RMEMEBER RECRUIT - RECRUIT - RECRUIT - RECRUIT

One final request, PLEASE BRING YOUR DUES TO THE MONTHLY MEETING WHEN THEY ARE

DUE!

Our next meeting is our annual picnic and it is on Wednesday, June23rd, 2010, and will start at 1800 hours

at 103rd St. and Marty in Overland Park. Bring a side dish or dessert if you'd like. There will be an

abbreviated meeting, with scholarship presentations, and we will proceed to enjoy the picnic. Thanks.

Semper Fi,

John Sims - Mail Call Editor

General Larry Oppenheimer Detachment #1025 Vol 9, No. 5. May 2010 pg 16

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