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This letter ran in the Santa Maria Times on Tuesday, July 19. Rummage Saleat the Luis Oasis Senior CenterOn Saturday, July 10, Marine Corps League Detachment #1340, had it's first annual fundraiser at the Oasis Senior Center. The Detachment's men and women conducted a very successful yard sale and proceeds from this sale will be used to allow us to fulfill our commitment to “Toys for Tots,” and other community based programs. We would like to thank specifically; Moani Goonetilleke, Director of the Luis Oasis Senior Center; the Santa Maria Times, for promoting our event; and all of the great people from the community, who graciously donated so many items for our cause. The people of the community can be proud of Detachment 1340, it's men and women, who small in numbers, yet working together, are achieving great things. They are committed to keeping with the highest ideals and traditions of the United States Marine Corps. Our Detachment is growing and always needs new members. If you have served with “America's Finest” this could be the time to get involved. Semper Fidelis The Coastal Valleys Detachment would also like to thank Bill at API for his help in getting our storage unit donated. Without the storage unit the rummage sale would have been much more difficult to accomplish. Thank You API!!As a result of all the hardwork everyone put into our rummage sale our bank account balance has tripled! The rummage sale brought us a deposit of over $1,000! During the rummage sale a number of the ladies present suggested that we should consider doing a bake sale. Now, that is an idea we could sink our teeth into. (humor intended :-) ) This will be topic for our July memership meeting.
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| May 28, 2010 KCOY Reporter Andrew Gray presents a report on Flying the Flag that includes questions being answered by Rick Pushies, Detachment 1340 Commandant. |
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April 15, 2010 KCOY Reporter Keith Carls reports on returning veterans as they arrive at the Santa Maria Airport. Several Detachment 1340 members were present to welcom home these young Airmen. |
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Happy 234th. Marine Corps Birthday!
November 10, 2009 the 234th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps was a very busy day for members of Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340. At 10:00 hours Commandant Rick Pushies, Web Sergeant Domingo Miclat and Roy Noel attended the Birthday Cake cutting ceremony held by the four Marines assigned to Vandenberg AFB. Here is a picture of the Oldest and Youngest Marine at the ceremony.
Here is a little of Roy Noel’s background. Roy Noel will be 86 years old on December 24 this year. He was born the same year the Marine Corps League was started by Maj. General Lejuene, 1923. Mr. Noel served in the Pacific theatre during World War II with the 1st Marine Div. Corporal Noel's duties were with the motor pool assigned to the division medical unit. His record of service reflects the highest traditions of the Marine Corps. He was at Battle of Guadalcanal, Operation Cartwheel coming ashore at the Battle of Cape Gloucester, the Battle of Peleliu, the Battle of Okinawa and then he servede in Tientsin, China. The Four Marines assigned to Vandenberg AFB were very gracious in their acceptance of Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 members being present at their cake cutting ceremony. They were especially pleased to have Roy Noel present as the Oldest Marine.
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Opened to the public on 13 November 2006, the National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines — past, present, and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, the Museum’s soaring design evokes the image of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons visitors to its 118,000-square-foot structure. World-class interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology will surround visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action.
National Museum of the Marine Corps web site link |
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Marine Corps League Application ChangesAttention:There have been significant changes to the Marine Corps League membership application in 2009. Please discontinue use of any previous versions of the application you may have in your possession. From now on, only use the new 2009 application. A copy specifically modified for regular membership in our Detachment is linked to our web site.
Significant changes have been made to the application for membership in the Marine Corps League. We highly recommend all officers, members and potential members review and understand the changes to the new application. They include:
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Honor our Veterans. Record their histories! |
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To Honor a Fallen Hero — Corporal Allen, USMC
Aaron Allen graduated from Santa Ynez High School then volunteered to serve his country as an honored member of the United States Marine Corps. Aaron attended the USMC Birthday lunch celebration in 2007 hosted in Santa Ynez by the Marine Corps League and Adam Firestone. Marine Allen was introduced as one of the youngest Marines in attendance. At the USMC Birthday lunch on Monday, November 10, 2008 Corporal Allen was absent - duty called him to serve in Afghanistan. On Friday, November 15, 2008 this young Marine died in combat from the blast of an improvised explosive device (IED).
The body of our fallen hero Aaron Allen is expected to return home late this week. He was engaged to be married and had only 6 weeks remaining on his enlistment. From the time Marine Allen's body returns until he is laid to rest, Marines will stand "watch" to ensure he is not alone until the funeral services are complete. The funeral will be conducted at Mission Santa Ynez on Tuesday, November 25 at 10 a.m. Funeral at Mission Santa Ynez in Solvang
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A Special Group Taking Care of Our Own!Sent in by Myrl Wallace This remarkable six minute video was shot in June 2008 by the San Francisco Chronicle. It was taken onboard a USAF C-17 aero-medical mission from Travis AFB, CA to Bagram AB, Afghanistan, then to Ramstein AB, Germany, and return to the USA. How special this group is can clearly be seen in the compassionate, attentive and professional care given to their patients. You will be encouraged by viewing this video. [ http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1407952648?bctid=1664436922 ] |
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The Marine Birthday luncheon for the Central Coast will be on November 10 at noon. The location has changed to the Veteran's Memorial Building in Solvang, on Highway 246, opposite the Santa Ynez Mission. The $20 lunch will be used to enhance the USMC Scholarship Fund. This luncheon is for Marines only - not spouses of Marines. Please call in your reservations no later than Friday, November 7 by 1700 hours. RSVP to Jim Groessl at 688-5432. You will enjoy not only good company, but the hors d' oeuvres will include gourmet quality SOS. Now, you can't beat that. A raffle will include "discriminating items designed to bring out the Marineness in all of us." Raffle Items: Call Dave Jamieson at 688-2527. The Marine Corps League, Coastal Valleys Detachment, meets each 4th Tuesday. 204 Patterson Rd., Orcutt. 7:00 P.M. Our next meeting will be held on November 25th What is the Coastal Valleys Detachment? We are Marines supporting Marines, giving assistance in humanitarian activities. Be good to yourselves. ::"§":*´`³¤³´`*:"":*´`³¤³´`*:"§":: |
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Stolen Valor Act of 2005 |
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Stolen Valor Act of 2005, signed into law by President George W. Bush on December 20, 2006, is a U.S. law that broadens the provisions of previous U.S. law addressing the unauthorized wear, manufacture, sale or claim (either written or verbal) of any military decorations and medals. It is a federal misdemeanor offense, which carries a punishment of imprisonment for not more than 1 year and/or a fine; the scope previously covered only the Medal of Honor. The Act was first introduced into the United States Congress’s House of Representatives on July 19, 2005 by Representative John Salazar, a Democrat from Colorado, as H.R. 3352. It was introduced into the Senate by Senator Kent Conrad, a Democrat from North Dakota, on November 10, 2005 as S. 1998. The Senate version was passed unanimously on September 7, 2006. The Senate version then went to the same House Judiciary Committee that held the House version. The Act briefly stalled, but the House subsequently passed the Senate version, S. 1998, on December 6, 2006. The purpose of the Act is to strengthen the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 704 by broadening its scope and strengthening penalties. Specific new provisions in the Act include: granting more authority to Federal law enforcement officers, extending scope beyond the Medal of Honor, broadening the law to cover false claims whereas previously an overt act had to be committed, covering mailing and shipping of medals, and protecting the reputation and meaning of military heroism medals. The need for the Act came about because of large numbers of fake military heroes in the United States. For example, as of June 2, 2006 there were only 120 living Medal of Honor recipients, but there were far more known imposters. There are also large numbers of fake Navy SEALS and Army Special Forces, among others. Stolen valor was a topic at our June 24 detachment meeting that generated a number of comments. This article is a follow-up to that discussion. ~ Rick |
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Phi Delta Kappa 'Lay Citizen of the Year' Hugh Rafferty |
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Hugh and his wife, Arlene will be married 45 years in June. They have two children and four grand-children. From his hometown of Brooklyn, New York, Hugh set out to join the Marine Corps before his 18th. birthday. After enduring boot camp at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina Hugh served on active duty from 1955 to 1960. Hugh recently shared this information about his time on active duty.
Now retired from IBM and Lockheed-Martin, Hugh indulges his desire to learn new things and serve his community. Hugh Rafferty currently serves our community in the following positions:
As if these commitments to our community are not enough to keep Hugh Rafferty busy, he now ads his membership in the Coastal Valleys Chapter, Marine Corps League to his list of things to do! |
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First Battalion Fourth Marines |
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The 1914-1979 Revolutionary trouble in Mexico precipitated the activation of the 4th Regiment of Marines at Marine Barracks, Puget Sound, Washington, 16 April 1914 under the command of Colonel Joseph A. Pendleton. Their web site: [ 1stbn4thmarines.com ] We know that Dave Swann, an Orcutt Resident, is one of these "China Marines." How many more are there in our area? One of our members just gave Myrl Wallace 24 baby hats to add to the stuff he's taking down to the 1st Marines, 4th Batallion. |
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Social Security Offset Eliminated! |
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As March came to an end so did the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Social Security Offset. As a result of Public Law 108-375, the Social Security Offset for annuitants was eliminated effective April 1, 2008. The law provided for a phased-in elimination which began October 1, 2005, and ended March 31, 2008, with the last Social Security Offset deduction. Prior to October 2005, at age 62 the SBP annuity was reduced because the beneficiary became eligible to receive the retiree’s Social Security benefits. Effective April 1, 2008, annuitants that had their annuity reduced by the Social Security Offset now have the offset removed. Annuitants that were eligible for the minimum annuity percentage of 35 percent prior to October 2005 are now entitled to the full 55 percent of the base amount. Annuitants who were receiving the Supplemental Survivor Benefit in addition to the basic benefit will also be paid at the new rate of 55 percent. The minimum annuity percentage is now 55 percent for all annuitants. For example: with a $1,000 base amount the annuitant should see an increase in monthly annuity to $550 (55% x $1,000). This change occurred on your May 1, 2008 payment. The above article is taken from: [ http://www.dfas.mil/rna-news/apr2008/socialsecurityoffset.html ] |
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Blue Ribbon Movie |
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Sergeant of Marines George Andresek shared this. This is really something - worth watching. About 3 minutes. You never know when you will make a difference in someone's life. |
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