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1 Editor Tim Manchester SgtMaj USMC (RET) League Officers Commandant Tim Manchester Senior Vice Luis Alers Junior Vice Ray Smith Judge Advocate Bill Ayers Adjutant Tim Manchester Paymaster /Past Commandant Alex Gunner Nevgloski Sr. Chaplain Don Broussard Sergeant At Arms Steve Tracy Historian Katie Solano Webmaster/Editor Tim Manchester MAILING ADDRESS: Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 P.O. Box 83, Swansboro, NC A Publication of the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 Commandant s Corner It had been a hot summer on the coast of North Carolina. Many of our members took to the beautiful beaches here on the crystal coast to cool off. Others packed their campers and headed to the mountains. We had members travel to all parts of the country to visit relatives and attend class reunions. Summer had been a time of rest and relaxation before we started a very busy Fall Quarter. On October 22, we held our annual Fall Pancake Breakfast which always had a great turn out. We participated in the Belk Charity Day Sale in Morehead City, NC. This was one of our best Belk Charity Day Sale fund raisers to date. On September 24 th, we had members participating in events on both sides of the state. Some members attended the Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League ly Meeting, hosted by the Table Rock Detachment #1197, in Boone, NC. Other members worked the display table at the Annual Retiree Appreciation Day, Marston Pavilion, Camp Lejeune, NC. On September 11 th, we paid our respects to those who lost their lives at the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and the United Airlines Flight 93, that crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Each year, the Patriot Day Observance takes place at the 9/11 Memorial Beam at Lejeune Memorial Gardens at 8:15 a.m. to mark the time the Twin Towers were hit. On October 23 rd, we paid a solemn tribute to 273 Marines who gave their lives in Lebanon and Grenada on October 23, The ceremony takes place at the Beirut Wall located in the Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, NC. The names of each man are engraved in granite along with the words They Came In Peace. On November 5 th, we participated in the annual Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade. Our Past Commandant and current Paymaster Alexander Gunner Nevgloski Sr. was the Grand Marshal. On November 10 th we celebrated our 241 st Birthday of the Corps with a Birthday Ceremony attended by many members and guests. The upcoming Winter Quarter looks to be just as busy as we prepare for the Holiday season and a New Year. There are more events planned, so please visit our website at: You can also visit our Facebook page, or us at: mclswansboro1407@hotmail.com for more details. Semper Fidelis Commandant Tim Manchester

2 Page 2 Senior Vice Luis J. Alers A new study has found a close relationship between Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War and high blood pressure, a conclusion that could lead the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to dramatically expand the number of veterans eligible for compensation. The study, published by VA researchers in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, found a higher rate of hypertension among members of the Army Chemical Corps who handled Agent Orange during the war compared to those who didn't. Corps members who served in Vietnam but did not spray the chemicals also had a higher rate of hypertension than their peers who served outside Vietnam. Both results were statistically significant and add to a body of evidence linking Agent Orange exposure and hypertension. The findings come 41 years after the close of the Vietnam War and decades since the last supplies of Agent Orange were incinerated. Since then, veterans have become increasingly distrustful of the VA. They maintain that their exposure to Agent Orange, which contained the toxic chemical dioxin, has harmed their own health and has been passed on to their children. A VA working group has been studying the latest scientific literature since March to determine if any illnesses should be added to the agency's list of diseases for which vets are automatically entitled to compensation if they served in Vietnam. Specifically, the group has been looking at new evidence linking bladder cancer, under-active thyroid, Parkinson's-like symptoms and hypertension to Agent Orange exposure. ProPublica and The Virginian-Pilot are interested in hearing from veterans and family members for our ongoing investigation into the effects of Agent Orange on veterans and their children. Share your story now at propublica.org/agent orange or hamptonroads.com/agent orange

3 Junior Vice Page 3 Ray Smith Detachment #1407 A. Total Life Members 16 B. Total Paid Up Regular & Associate Members 38 C. Total Paid Up Members (A + B) 54 D. Total Unpaid Regular & Associate Members 0 E. Total Paid & Unpaid Members (C + D) 54 F. % Not in Good Standing (D / B) 0.00% Renewal Information for Current Members We are still smoothing out the details of the new membership expiration dates as set forth by the National Marine Corps League. We are working hard to ensure that no member will have a lapse in membership. Remember, all cards will show 1 September as the date (the database cannot recognize 31 August as the renewal date, it defaults to 1 September). If you know anyone who is qualified to become a member of the Marine Corps League and wants to join, you can find a copy of the Membership Application on our website at: swansboromarinecorpsleague.webs.com. You can also visit our Facebook page, or us at: mclswansboro1407@hotmail.com for more details. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact Ray Smith at address mclswansboro1407@hotmail.com

4 Page 4 Please check out the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment website at swansboromarinecorpsleague.webs.com for the latest information and events. Membership Applications can be found at our website. Membership Application can be mailed to Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407, P.O. Box 83, Swansboro, NC Or you can contact Alex Nevgloski or Tim Manchester at MCLSwansboro1407@hotmail.com. Every member has the opportunity to compete for Recruiter Of The Year. Our goal is to increase membership by 10% each year. You can also check us out on Facebook.

5 Page 5 RECENT EVENTS September September, eight (8) members attended the Friday morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts Cedar Point, NC. 3 September, members attended the Onslow County Senior Expo September, members attended the Swansboro Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. 6 September, monthly MCL Swansboro Detachment #1407 meeting was held. Fifteen (15) members and one (1) guest were present. We welcomed aboard Department of North Carolina Senior Vice Commandant, Jeff Jones. We swore in our newest member, Marine Mark Munger. 9 September, seven (7) members attended the Friday morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts Cedar Point, NC. 9 September, the Detachment set up their display booth at the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East 2nd Annual Veteran and Charitable Organizations Symposium. The symposium was held at the Marston Pavilion aboard Camp Lejeune, NC. 11 September, members attended the Patriot Day /11 Observance Presented by the Onslow Civic Affairs Committee. 15 September, members attended the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune Military Retiree Healthcare Town Hall Meeting. 16 September, eight (8) members attended the Friday morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts Cedar Point, NC. 16 September, members attended the Rolling Thunder, Chapter NC - 5, POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony, 16 September The ceremony was held at 1830 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, NC. 23 September, ten (10) members attended the Friday morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts Cedar Point, NC September, members attended the Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League ly Meeting hosted by the Table Rock Detachment #1197, in Boone, NC. The Detachment received the National Marine Corps League, National Newsletter Award and National Marine Corps League, National Junior Vice Commandant s Citation for exceeding the previous year s membership. 24 September. Members from Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 attended the Annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day aboard Camp Lejeune. 27 September, members attended the Onslow County Council of Veteran Organizations (OCCOVO) meeting. 30 September, (8) members attended the Friday morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts Cedar Point, NC. October October, kicked off the Belk Charity Day ticket sales. Members set up a display booth at the Belk s in Morehead City, NC. 4 October, monthly MCL Swansboro Detachment #1407 meeting was held. Sixteen (16) members were present. 7 October, eight (8) members attended the Friday morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts Cedar Point, NC. 12 October, members attended the Swansboro Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. 13 October, the detachment hosted the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack Growl. 14 October, ten (10) members attended the Friday morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts Cedar Point, NC. 15 October, members set up a display booth at the Belk s in Morehead City, NC. It was another great day of ticket sales. 21 October, eight (8) members attended the Friday morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts Cedar Point, NC. 22 October, we held the Fall Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. A large number of our members helped to support the event and we sold a lot of pancakes. 23 October, Members attended the Beirut Memorial Observance 33rd Anniversary. The ceremony was held at the Beirut Memorial located in the Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, NC. 25 October, members attended the Onslow County Council of Veteran Organizations (OCCOVO) meeting. 28 October, seven (7) members attended the Friday morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts Cedar Point, NC. November November, monthly MCL Swansboro Detachment #1407 meeting was held. Fourteen (14) members were present. 4 November, eight (8) members attended the Friday morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts Cedar Point, NC. 5 November, members participated in the Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade. 9 November, members attended the Swansboro Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. 10 November, we celebrated our 241 st Birthday of the Corps. 11 November, ten (10) members attended the Friday morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts Cedar Point, NC. 18 November, ten (10) members attended the Friday morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts Cedar Point, NC. 21 November, we attended the Onslow County Veterans Service Groups Awards. 22 November, we attended the Jacksonville Veteran of the Year Award. This year our Past Commandant Alex Gunner Nevgloski Sr. was the recipient of the award. 25 November, eight (8) members attended the Friday morning coffee at Dunkin Donuts Cedar Point, NC. 29 November, members attended the Onslow County Council of Veteran Organizations (OCCOVO) meeting. For in depth story and more photos visit our website at: visit our Facebook page or us at mclswansboro1407@hotmail.com

6 Upcoming Events Page 6 2 December, Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 6 December, (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) Monthly MCL Meeting/Awards. 7 December, 0800 Swansboro Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. 7 December, 1100 Pearl Harbor Remembrance at the American Legion Post 265, Jacksonville, NC. 7 December, 1800 Appreciation and Farewell Dinner for the Onslow County Director of Veteran Services, Mrs. Amelia Grissett at the Golden Corral in Jacksonville. 8 December, 1800 Swansboro Military Affairs Committee Annual Holiday Veteran's Dinner at the Hampton Inn, Swansboro, NC. 9 December, Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 10 December, 0700 Retiree Breakfast, Camp Lejeune NC. 16 December, Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 17 December, 1145 Wreaths Across American Ceremony at the Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery. 23 December, Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 23 December, Tots for Tots pickup. 25 December, Merry Christmas. 30 December, Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 1 January, Happy New Years January, (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) Monthly MCL Meeting. 6-7 January, Department of North Carolina MCL Winter Quarterly and MODD Growl January, Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 11 January, 0800 Swansboro Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. 13 January, Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 16 January, Martin Luther King Birthday. 20 January, Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 21 January, 0800 MODD Pound #370 Growl, Cox Family Restaurant, Morehead City, NC. 27 January, Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 31 January, (6:30 pm 8:00 pm) Onslow County Council of Veteran Organizations (OCCOVO) meeting. 3 February, Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 7 February, (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) Monthly MCL Meeting. 8 February, 0800 Swansboro Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. 10 February, Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 17 February, Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 20 February, Presidents Day. 24 February, Morning Coffee at Dunkin Donuts. 28 February, (6:30 pm 8:00 pm) Onslow County Council of Veteran Organizations (OCCOVO) meeting. For exact dates and times of upcoming events please visit our website at: swansboromarinecorpsleague.webs.com, visit our Facebook page or us at mclswansboro1407@hotmail.com

7 Page 7 Please wish the following members Happy Birthday!

8 PHOTO GALLERY Page 8 Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 Commandant Tim Manchester, Chaplain Don Broussard and Judge Advocate Bill Ayers were on hand at the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East 2nd Annual Veteran and Charitable Organizations Symposium. The symposium was held at the Marston Pavilion aboard Camp Lejeune, NC on 9 September (L to R) Commandant Tim Manchester, Chaplain Don Broussard and Judge Advocate Bill Ayers. Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 members attended the Rolling Thunder, Chapter NC - 5, POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony, 16 September The ceremony was held at 1830 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, NC. (L to R) Commandant Tim Manchester, Chaplain Don Broussard, Past Commandant Alex Gunner Nevgloski Sr., Marine Joe Beam, Onslow County Detachment #262 Commandant Lee Walker, Marine Alan Preble, Corpsman Paul Meithker, Sr Vice Commandant Luis Alers.

9 PHOTO GALLERY Page 9 Members from Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 attended the Annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day aboard Camp Lejeune. The event was held on 24 September 2016 at the Marston Pavilion aboard Camp Lejeune, NC. (L to R) Past Commandant Alex Gunner Nevgloski Sr., Corpsman Paul Miethker, Marine Ned Chilcote, Marine Joe Beam, Judge Advocate Bill Ayers. 1 October 2016 kicked off the Belk Charity Day Sale. The sale ended on 5 November 2016 and we had one of our most successful fundraisers to date. We had a great turn out by our members and sold a lot of tickets. (L to R) Chaplain Donald Broussard, Marine Alan Preble, Past Commandant Alex Gunner Nevgloski Sr., and Commandant Tim Manchester.

10 PHOTO GALLERY Page 10 Members of the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 attended the Beirut Memorial Observance 33rd Anniversary. The ceremony was held on 23 October 2016 at the Beirut Memorial located in the Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, NC. (L to R) Chaplain Donald Broussard, Past Commandant Alex Gunner Nevgloski Sr., Sergeant at Arms Steve Tracy, Marine Mike Rooney, Senior Vice Commandant Luis Alers, and Commandant Tim Manchester. Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 participated in the Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade held on 5 November It was a beautiful day and a large crowd was on hand to show their support for our Veterans. (L to R) Chaplain Donald Broussard, Jr. Vice Ray Smith, Marine Alan Preble, Marine Joe Beam, Past Commandant Alex Gunner Nevgloski Sr., Judge Advocate Bill Ayers, Commandant Tim Manchester, and LtCol Anthony J. Ciotti USMC (Ret).

11 Awards Page 11 Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 Commandant and Newsletter Editor Tim Manchester accepts the National Marine Corps League, National Newsletter Award. The award was presented by Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League Senior Vice Commandant Jeffrey Jones at the Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League Fall 2016 Quarterly Meeting held on 24 September The meeting was hosted by the Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League, Northwest District at the Quality Inn & Suites in Boone, NC. (L to R) Detachment #1407 Commandant Tim Manchester, Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League Senior Vice Commandant Jeffrey Jones. Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 Commandant Tim Manchester accepts the National Marine Corps League, National Junior Vice Commandant s Citation for exceeding the previous year s membership. The award was presented by Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League Senior Vice Commandant Jeffrey Jones at the Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League Fall 2016 Quarterly Meeting held on 24 September The meeting was hosted by the Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League, Northwest District at the Quality Inn & Suites in Boone, NC. (L to R) Detachment #1407 Commandant Tim Manchester, Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League Senior Vice Commandant Jeffrey Jones.

12 Awards Page 12 On 4 October 2016, Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 Commandant Tim Manchester presents Sergeant At Arms Steve Tracy a Life Membership Certificate. The Certificate is presented to those members who have demonstrated subscription to the principles and purposes for which the Marine Corps League was founded. (L to R) Commandant Tim Manchester, Sergeant At Arms Steve Tracy. Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 Commandant Tim Manchester accepts a Certificate of Recognition from Onslow County Manager Jeffrey Hudson. The award recognizes Onslow County Veterans Organizations. The award was presented at the Onslow County Board of Commissioners monthly meeting held on 21 November (L to R) Director Onslow County Veterans Services Amelia Grissett, Onslow County Manager Jeffrey Hudson, MCL Detachment #1407 Commandant Tim Manchester. Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 Past Commandant Alexander Gunner J. Nevgloski Sr. is presented a Certificate of Recognition as 2016 Outstanding Veteran of the Year by Mayor Pro Tem Michael Lazzara. The award was presented during the Jacksonville City Council Meeting held on 22 November (L to R) Mayor Pro Tem Michael Lazzara, Past Commandant Alexander Gunner J. Nevgloski Sr., City Council Member, Ward 1, Jerome Willingham.

13 Page 13 The Military Order of the Devil Dogs is the fun and honor society of the Marine Corps League. Worthy Pack Leader PDD Bruce Rakfeldt installs Pound Keeper PDD Scott Shermeyer to office at the Military Order of the Devil Dogs Pound #370 Growl held on 13 October, (L to R) Worthy Pack Leader PDD Bruce Rakfeldt, Pound Keeper PDD Scott Shermeyer. Barking Dog DD Tim Manchester is awarded Pound Dog of the Year by Sr. Vice Pound Keeper PDD Owen Smith and Pound Keeper PDD Scott Shermeyer at the Military Order of the Devil Dogs Pound #370 Growl held on 13 October, (L to R) Sr. Vice Pound Keeper PDD Owen Smith, Barking Dog DD Tim Manchester, Pound Keeper PDD Scott Shermeyer. Members render honor to our flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the Military Order of the Devil Dogs Pound #370 Growl held on 13 October, 2016.

14 HISTORY & TRADITIONS Page 14 7 December 1941: Just before 8 a.m. on December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. The barrage lasted just two hours, but it was devastating: The Japanese managed to destroy nearly 20 American naval vessels, including eight enormous battleships, and more than 300 airplanes. More than 2,000 Americans soldiers and sailors died in the attack, and another 1,000 were wounded. 16 January 1991: Operation Desert Shield became Operation Desert Storm as forces of the allied coalition launched an all-out air campaign against targets in Iraq and occupied Kuwait in an effort to liberate Kuwait and enforce the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council. Overall, in the theater of operations, the coalition forces included more than 415,000 U.S. troops. 15 February 1898: On this date, 28 Marines and 232 seamen lost their lives when the battleship MAINE was mysteriously sunk by an explosion in the harbor of Havana, Cuba. Though no definitive evidence linked the Spanish with the sinking, the cry went up, "Remember the Maine!", and by late April the U.S. and Spain were at war.

15 Page 15 Gunny Claus (Steve Tracy) The first sighting of Gunny Claus was Christmas in Marine encampments throughout the Forests of Argonne France during WWI. He continues to return through every generation of the Marine Corps with one special mission, "No Kid Left Behind" #gunnyclaus. Gunny Claus is a Christmas-time Marine who's special duties take him to many places and always to search for kids who need him. He's known to work with veterans throughout the year, some of whom are homeless and families of veterans. To schedule Gunny Claus you must be an MCCS Area Coordinator, Family Readiness Officer or Commanding Officer of an active Marine Unit. Gunny Claus only makes appearances on Marine Bases, USO and Veteran Hospitals. Other military installations are also considered. All other requests are considered however must be appropriately approved and in the best interest of Kids. Gunny Claus is approved to visit Veterans Hospitals and the USO. There are many Gunny Claus's in the Marine Corps! There are sightings each year on the West Coast, the East Coast and in foreign Countries. You really just never know where he will show up! To find out more on Gunny Claus contact Steve Tracy at mclswansboro1407@hotmail.com Dec 1 - MALS 26 Dec 2 - MWSS-272 Dec 2 - MC Family Team Building Dec 2 - CLR-2 Dec 2 - VMAQ-2 Dec 2 - MARSOC Dec 3-2d Bn 8th MAR Dec 3 - MAG-29 Dec 3-2d Bn 2d MAR Dec 3 - VMM-365 Dec 3 - EFMP Camp Allen Dec 3 - Security Force Reg Norfolk Dec 3-1st Bn 2d MAR Dec 3 - CLR-25 Dec 3 - MRR & 3d MRB Dec 4-24th MEU Dec 6 - EFMP New River Dec 6-8th Comm Bn Dec 7-2d Law Enforcement Bn Dec 7 - Delalio Elementary Dec 7 - MTACS-28 Dec 8-2d CEB Dec 8 - USO Semper Fi Fund Dec 9 - Wounded Warriors Bn East Dec 9-2d Intel Bn Dec 9 - CLB-26 Dec 9 - HMH-366 Dec 9 - MASS-1 Dec 10-2d ANGLICO Dec 10-2d Marine Reg & SPMAGT-CR Africa Dec 10 - H&HS/VMR-1 Dec 10 MSOS Dec 10 - DPC/RSU East Dec 10 - USO Breakfast with Gunny Claus Dec 10-2d MRB Dec 10 - Marine Corps Engineer School Dec 10 - SOI East Dec 11 - II MEF Hq Grp Dec 11-2d Marine Div Band Holiday Concert Dec 12 - Morton Elem School Marine Children Dec 13 - HQ Bn 2d MAR Dec 13 - CLB-2 Dec 14-2d TSB Dec 14 - EFMP Lejeune Dec 14-2d Maintenance Bn Dec 14 - VMGR-252 Dec 15 - VMA-223 Dec 15 - HQ Bn 10th MAR Dec 15-2d Recon Dec 15-2d Tanks Bn Dec 15-26th MEU Dec 16 - MAG-26 Dec 16 - MWSS-274 Dec 16-1/8 Dec 16 - PAS Camp Allen Dec 17-3d BN 8th MAR Dec 17-2d BN 6th MAR Dec 17 - Marine Wing Communications Squadron-28 Dec 17 - EFMP Miramar Dec 18-2d LAR Dec 18-1/10 Dec 19 MTMIC Dec 20-2d AA Bn Dec 20 - CLB-24 HQ/ 2d MAR Logistics Bn Dec 22 - Weapons Training Bn Dec 23 - HMHT-302

16 Page 16 Important Information & Links Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment # Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 on Facebook Marine Corps League Department Of North Carolina Marine Corps League National Headquarters Marine Helping Marines Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 is dedicated to helping Marines in the Swansboro North Carolina area, and supports the National Marine Corps League Sponsored Marines Helping Marines Program with information and events. The league works in cooperation with the local community and Marines in the State of North Carolina. If you would like to become a member, fill out the Membership form found on our website and bring it to the next meeting or mail it to the league at Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407, P.O. Box 83, Swansboro, NC Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 is currently headquartered at the Swansboro Moose Lodge, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the 1830.