This Month in Marine Corps HistoryNOVEMBER1 November 1983:300 Marines of the 22d Marine Amphibious Unit staged an amphibious and helicopter landing on the island of Carriacou, 15 miles northeast of Grenada, in a search for Cuban military installations or personnel. 17 Grenadian soldiers were captured, and arms, ammunition, and training sites were found. The next day the 22d MAU left the Caribbean area and proceeded to Beirut, Lebanon to replace the 24th MAU.8 November 1990:President Bush announced that he planned to add more than 200,000 U.S. troops to those already deployed in Operation Desert Shield in the Persian Gulf area. The number of Marines in the area would be doubled by the addition of II MEF units from the Corps' east coast bases, and the 5th MEB from California. Within the next two months, Marine strength in the objective area would increase to nearly 90,000 Marines.10 November 1921:This date marked the first formal commemoration of the birthday of the Marine Corps as 10 November. On 21 October 1921, Maj Edwin McClellan, OIC of the Historical Section, HQMC, sent a memo to MajGen Commandant John A. Lejeune, suggesting that the original birthday of 10 November 1775 be declared a Marine Corps holiday to be celebrated throughout the Corps. Accordingly, on 1 Nov 1921, Gen Lejeune issued Marine Corps Order No. 47 summarizing the history, mission, and tradition of the Corps, and directed that it be read to every command each 10 November.13 November 1982:The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, containing the names of more than 13,000 Marines who lost their lives in Vietnam, was dedicated this date at the Memorial site in Washington, D.C. The dedication and parade that preceded it were part of a week-long National Salute to Vietnam Veterans.17 November 1918:The 4th Marine Brigade, as part of the 2d Division, American Expeditionary Force, began its march to the Rhine River, passing through Belgium and Luxembourg, as part of the American forces occupying a defeated Germany.20 November 1943:The 2d Marine Division, commanded by Major General Julian C. Smith, landed on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands. After seventy-six hours of bitter fighting during which almost 1,000 Marines died, and more than 2,000 were wounded, MajGen Smith declared the island secure.24 November 1992:Marines lowered the flag at Subic Bay, U.S. Naval Facility, Republic of the Philippines, for the last time during ceremonies to turn over the facility to the government of the Philippines. The withdrawal ended almost a century of U.S. presence in that nation.25 November 1968:The conclusion of Operation Lancaster II ended 10 months of action against the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army troops in the west-central sector of the demilitarized zone region. Over 1,800 enemy were killed, 42 captured, and 913 weapons seized during the operation.27 November 1950:In a carefully planned assault, eight Chinese Communist divisions in Korea launched a massive attack which had as its expressed purpose, the destruction of the 1st Marine Division. This action led to the successful southward Marine Corps attack out of the Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir to the coastal port of Hungnam.DECEMBER4 December 1950:LtCol Raymond G. Davis led his battalion into Hagaru-Ri, Korea after four days of intense fighting in the mountain passes against a numerically superior hostile force. His battalion, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, helped clear the way for the 5th and 7th Marines, and LtCol Davis was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism.6 December 1928:A small detail of Marines under Captain Maurice G. Holmes defeated Nicaraguan bandits near Chuyelite. GySgt Charles Williams was mortally wounded during the fighting. Capt Holmes was later awarded the Navy Cross for gallantry, and a posthumous award was given to GySgt Williams.8 December 1941:Japanese aircraft attacked Wake Island within hours of the fateful attack on Pearl Harbor. Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion and Marine Fighting Squadron 211 resisted Japanese invasion attempts for over two weeks before finally succumbing to an overwhelming force.9 December 1992:Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations capable) landed in Somalia kicking off Operation Restore Hope, the largest humanitarian relief operation of its kind.10 December 1995:In Bosnia, 22 Marines from Marine Corps Security Force Company, Naples, Italy were among the first American troops to arrive. They provided the security for Allied Forces Southern Europe headquartered at Sarajevo. About 2,500 NATO troops would be in place by 19 December taking on the task of peace enforcement in former Yugoslavia from the U.N.15 December 1948:The Secretary of the Navy signed a "Memorandum of Agreement" with the State Department which laid the basis for the modern Marine Security Guard program at U.S. embassies throughout the world.19 December 1972:The Marine detachment of the USS TICONDEROGA provided shipboard security for three U.S. astronauts, Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans, Harrison Schmitt, and their Apollo-17 space capsule. The astronauts had successfully completed a (then) record lunar stay of more than 75 hours.20 December 1989:Operation Just Cause was launched in Panama to protect American lives, restore the democratic process, preserve the integrity of the Panama Canal Treaty, and apprehend dictator General Manuel Antonio Noriega. One Marine, Corporal Garreth C. Isaak, was killed and three other were wounded during the operation.23 December 1941:Japanese forces launched a predawn landing on Wake Island and Wilkes Island, while their carriers launched air strikes against Wilkes, Wake, and Peale islands in support of the landing force. After nearly 12 hours of desperate fighting, the three islands were surrendered.26 December 1957:Twenty helicopters from Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 162, were rushed to Ceylon onboard the USS PRINCETON where Marines participated in the rescue and evacuation of flood victims.

2012Here are the needs we have for volunteers:

Friday 30 November ( 5-9PM ) at Toys R Us

Saturday 1 December ( 9-1PM ) or ( 1- 5PM ) at Toys R Us

Sunday 2 December ( 9-1PM ) or ( 1- 5PM ) at Toys R UsSunday 2 December at Chiefs game.

Friday 7 December ( 5-9PM ) at Toys R Us

Saturday 8 December ( 9-1PM ) or ( 1- 5PM ) at Toys R Us

Sunday 9 December ( 9-1PM ) or ( 1- 5PM ) at Toys R UsFriday 14 December ( 5-9PM ) 1100 at Toys R Us

Saturday 15 December ( 9-1PM ) or ( 1- 5PM ) at Toys R Us

Sunday 16 December ( 9-1PM ) or ( 1- 5PM ) at Toys R UsPlease let me know as quickly as possible if you are available.

Semper Fi MarinesBill Clinton: bdclint@sbcglobal.net (913) 484-3078DROP DEAD DATE: All Toys have to be at VFW morning of Monday Dec 17.Lenexa Police Department Marine Corps Breakfast

Old Corps Heros

Lenexa Police Department Marine Corps BreakfastMax DeWeese (Guadalcanal), Jerry Ingram (Iwo Jima), Dale Kuhn (Corpman, Chosin Reservoir)Marine Corps League Birthday Dinner

Bob Allen Ford

9239 Metcalf Ave.

Overland Park, KS 66212

(913) 381-3000

Toys for Tots Sponsor

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERSAs we go into the holiday season, lets all look around and count our blessings. If you are feeling down, see if there is some way that you can help others, and you will likely feel better yourself. One way to help is with the Toys for Tots campaign that is now in full swing. We still need people to greet customers at Toys R Us, reminding them to Remember Toys for Tots! Read further in this Mail Call for info.

Our Marine Corps Birthday Dinner was a wonderful success! Thanks to all of you who were on the planning committee and did all the work! Special thanks to Bill and Bridget Burgett, who took care of the decorations, and to Bridget, who prepared all the wonderful appetizers! We had a record turnout. If you have any ideas for improvement, please be sure to be on next years planning committee.

Our Marine Corps League hand gun drawing was a success, approximately $2,800 raised. The winner was Denise Kifer with the winning ticket sold by Karl Kifer.

Hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving, and will have a Merry Christmas, and a very happy New Year! See you at our next meeting on January 23, 2013.

Semper Fi ,

Marcia Sands, Commandant

Marine Corps League Mission Statement:

Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps, banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service that they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy, voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines and former Marines and to their widows and orphans; and to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.

Nov / Dec 2012 Vol. 11

Editor Joe Hughes

Meetings:

4th Wed. of the Month

VFW Post 7397

9550 Pflumm in

Lenexa, KS 66215

HYPERLINK "http://www.mclopks.org" http://www.mclopks.org

Officers:

Commandant:

Marcia Sands

HYPERLINK "mailto:masands1@aol.com" masands1@aol.com

Senior Vice:

Jim Denton

HYPERLINK "mailto:dentondelivery@aol.com" dentondelivery@aol.com

Junior Vice:

John Byrnes

HYPERLINK "mailto:jj-byrnes@sbcglobal.net" jj-byrnes@sbcglobal.net

J.A.G.:

Rick Hinrichs

HYPERLINK "mailto:rhinrichs@kc.rr.com" rhinrichs@kc.rr.com

PAY./ADJ.:

Bill Clinton HYPERLINK "mailto:bdclint@sbcglobal.net" bdclint@sbcglobal.net

Chaplain:

Joe Hughes

HYPERLINK "mailto:usmcnam@earthlink.net" jmhughes@everestkc.net

SGT. at Arms:

Dave Wood

HYPERLINK "mailto:dwood1903@gmail.com" dwood1903@gmail.com

Detachment Commandants Message

Mail Call

Unit: HYPERLINK "http://www.ncymks.com/" www.ncymks.com/

National: HYPERLINK "http://www.youngmarines.com" www.youngmarines.com

MCL Contacts:

Jim Welchert

Marcia Sands

VA Volunteer Services

Help in Clinics, Escort Patients, Bingo & Activities, Shuttle Drivers, etc.

Volunteer Orientation:

Every Wed 9a.m-11a.m. RM M1-271

816-922-2025 ext 135

HYPERLINK "mailto:Melissa.jacobson@med.va.gov" Melissa.jacobson@med.va.gov

Or: Mr. Art Peter at 816- 331-4622 (MCL Deputy VS at KC VA Med)

New Century Young Marines

Please convey information on sick and distressed to Chaplain Joe Hughes at 913/ 894-2006 or email: HYPERLINK "mailto:jmhughes@everestkc.net" jmhughes@everestkc.net

January 06, 2012 - Richard Karl DavisJanuary 20, 2012 - Maurice L. GilchristFebruary 12, 2012 - Chancey V. MeeksFebruary 27, 2012 - Dwayne L. BoiceFebruary 29, 2012 - Orson R. RauMarch 01, 2012 - William T. Moore Jr.March 03 2012 - William E. Studyvin April 25,2012 - Fred E. Miller (a member of our detachment)May 1, 2012 - Robert R. FriedmanMay 3, 2012 - James S. PipeMay 6, 2012 - George Walker (a member of our detachment)June 6, 2012 - Paul R. SaylorJune 15, 2012 - John H. Knapp

June 20, 2012 - James H. Hendricks

June 25, 2012 - Donald L. Hoefer

June 26, 2012 - Chester D. Vance

August 6, 2012 - William R. Roth (a member of VFW 846)

August 8, 2012 - Earl J. Burriss

August 16, 2012 - Curtis B. Stokes

August 28, 2012 - Damion G. Freeman

Sept 6, 2012 - William R. Roth

Sept 8, 2012 - Earl J. Burriss

Sept 17, 2012 Jim Scott (a member of our detachment)

Sept 30, 2012 - Francis R. Hollis

October 14, 2012 - Remy Maes (a member of our detachment)

November 19, 2012 - Lee Atkeson (a member of our detachment)

Fallen Marine (Reported by Marcia Sands)

Sick & Distressed

There's no such thing as a former Marine. You're a Marine, just in a different uniform and you're in a different phase of your life. But you'll always be a Marine because you went to Parris Island, San Diego, or the hills of Quantico. So there's no such thing as a former Marine."

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Calling:Rick Hinrichs

Ceremonial:Marcia Sands (pro tem)

Community Affairs:Gonzalo Reyes

Donations:Bill Clinton

Facilities:Jim Denton

Fallen Marines:Ken Fain

Fundraising:Lee Nelson HYPERLINK "mailto:lee_n_peg@hotmail.com" lee_n_peg@hotmail.com(913) 217-7147

Historian:Lee Reynolds

Marines In Need:Bill Clinton

Mail Call:Joe Hughes

Supply:John Byrnes

Toys for TotsBill Clinton

Veterans Affairs (VA):Gonzalo Reyes

Young Marines:Jim Welchert / Marcia Sands

Youth:Mike Swearingen

I encourage submissions of any announcements, pictures, stories, to the editor from detachment members. Deadline for all submissions by the 10th of every month.

Remember, if you are involved in any community service work on behalf of our beloved Marine Corps, please send me a photo and some information for the Mail Call.

Email: Joe Hughes HYPERLINK "mailto:jmhughes@everestkc.net" jmhughes@everestkc.net, Phone: 913-894-2006

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE SHIRTS ON SALE AT MEETINGS

T-Shirts: $12.00 (S XL), $16 (XXL XXXL)

Sweat Shirts: $22.00 (S XL), $24 (XXL XXXL)

Detachment Calendar ******* PLEASE READ***********

CHECK Toys for Tots page for dates volunteers are needed for.

December 12, 2012 MCL Officers Meeting @ VFW 07:00PM

January 9, 2012 MCL Officers Meeting @ VFW 07:00PM

January 23, 2012 MCL Meeting @ VFW 07:00PM

January 27, 2012 MCL Breakfast (Fundraiser) VFW Post 09:30AM 12:00PM Cost $6.00 / person

Volunteers needed to serve & clean-up contact Lee Nelson

Per Voluntary Services, the VA now needs women's hair products, disposable men's razors, and coffee along with the usual men's underwear & socks needs. Note, this is an ongoing need.

PLEASE BRING SOME ITEMS TO OUR MCL MEETING.

Thank you,

Contact: Gonzalo Reyes

From the Desk of the Editor

Standing Committees Volunteers Needed

Veterans Affairs KC VA Hospital

Marine Corps League - Gen. Larry Oppenheimer Detachment #1025