By Devil Dog Editor on
10/16/2010 1:54 PM
Woof Woof NC Pack Devil Dogs!
I scratch to you today with some news!
Our Worthy Pack Leader, PDD Richard Rust, will be celebrating his 420th birthday on Saturday, 23-Oct-10! This is the same date that all NC Pack Dogs have been invited to attend the Pound #210 Growl that will be held from 0800-0930 (In conjunction with the DoNC Fall Quarterly meeting to be held by the LCpl. Alan D. Lam Detachment #1209 in Burlington, NC).
Please give WPL Richard Rust your best wishes when you see him that day! I’m sure there will be some celebrating amongst the NC Pack dogs as well. See you at the Growl!
“The nose of the bulldog has been slanted backwards
so that he can breathe without letting go.”
~ Winston Churchill
PDD Bruce Rakfeldt
NC Pack Newsfeed Barkings Editor
“Semper Woofing!”
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By Editor on
7/22/2010 10:43 PM
 On July 16th Peter (Pete) T. Meletis one of the "Chosen Frozen" and highly respected past Commandant of the Department of North Carolina announced his intent to nominate Stephen Wilson as the next Commandant of the Marine Corps League. Peter explained in common that the time has come for us to move the League forward in respect to the ideals of all members Nationwide.
Peter adamantly recalled Steve Wilson's total dedication to the members of the League not only in management but in leadership with his total commitment...
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By Staff Editor on
6/9/2010 12:02 PM
Marines, FMF Corpsmen, and Associate Members, It is with the deepest regrets and sorrow that I inform you of the loss of a great American, first class Marine and “Outstanding” member of the Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League. South-central District Vice Commandant Ed Luisa passed this date at approximately 1245. Arrangements have not been made at this time. Arrangements are noted later in this announcement. Remember Ed and his family in your thoughts and prayers this day. Semper Fidelis and God bless every one of you,
Dennis A Brockland Commandant Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League
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By Staff Editor on
3/30/2010 10:10 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate passed legislation cosponsored by Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) to fix serious errors in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that put veterans, widows and widowers, and certain dependents at risk.
“Our nation’s veterans and their families have sacrificed so much on behalf of our country, and we owe them the best health care available,” Burr said. “I was proud to cosponsor such an important piece of legislation that will protect the health care these individuals have earned through their service to our nation.”
Under the Democrats’ health reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, “minimum essential coverage” requirements for health insurance did not clearly include TRICARE; the VA Spina Bifida Program for children of Agent Orange veterans; and CHAMPVA, a health care program for spouses and dependent children of veterans who died, or are profoundly disabled, as a result of military service. Without a change in the language of...
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By Staff Editor on
3/15/2010 10:35 AM
Article By Todd Abbott
It is often said that Marines never leave their dead on the battlefield. It is a part of the mental fitness instilled in a Marine when he joins the Corp. That is honor-courage and commitment. Once a Marine has joined the brotherhood of Marines it is a lifetime credo that a Marine will always live by. This is true of a Marine just graduating from boot camp to the oldest Marine who has long since retired his uniform.
Very recently a 48 year old Marine, Mike Cross, of Rural Hall NC, lay dying in a hospice in the north western regions of North Carolina. His father, being a retired Naval Chaplain wanted so very much to see his son buried with military honors. A call was made from him to the state Marine Corps League Commandant, Dennis Brockland. This call began a chain of requests that culminated in a powerful tribute to a man, his father and his family and a reminder to all Marines that we take care of our own.
The request to the state commandant was that...
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By Staff Editor on
2/26/2010 9:52 AM
MCL Department of NC Commandant Dennis Brockland, Chief of Staff Pete Meletis, Aide-de-Camp Steve Wilson and Midwest District Vice Commandant Hank ‘Doc’ Kaczmarek installed the 2010 officer team for Iredell County, Detachment #1097. The installed officers were Commandant Buddy Hemric, Sr. Vice Commandant Luca Cotrone, Jr. Vice Commandant Joe Vallone, Judge Advocate Vic Horne, Adjutant/Paymaster Bill Stewart, Chaplain Frank Turner and Sergeant-at-Arms Todd Carter. This was a test for Dick Camery
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By Editor on
2/9/2010 11:32 AM
Normally I do not post videos or a lot of materials that are circulated via email but one I received was so compelling to the me as an American that I just could not resist. This video is educational to all Americans and non political. Please click on this link to view a speech by Oliver North on our American Forces presented at the 2009 National meeting of The American Rifle Association. “Thanks to Those Who Give All.” Steve Winsett
USMC Vet
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By Staff Editor on
1/26/2010 11:31 AM
Our condolences to the family and friends of Tech Sgt Adam K. Ginett
According to the Department of Defense, Ginett, 29, of Knightdale, N.C., died Jan. 19 near Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan of wounds from an improvised explosive device.
Adam is the grandson of Marine Corps League Member Jim Haslam of the Tar Heel Detachment in Raleigh.
An improvised explosive device killed the 29-year-old Jan. 19 near Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan.
The same type of explosives the Knightdale...
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By Staff Editor on
1/5/2010 9:31 AM
Marine Corps League Table Rock Detachment 1197 of Morganton North Carolina selected George Greene Sergeant Major U.S.M.C. Retired for it's 2010 Marine of the Year Award. This award is the highest award bestowed upon a member of a Marine Corps League Detachment. George is a founding member of Detachment 1197. He was the guest of honor speaker at the Detachments first Marine Corps Birthday Ball in 2006.
George has participated in virtually all Detachment functions, including; services for fallen veterans, patriotic ceremonies, Toys for Tots and Detachment fund raisers.
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By Editor on
12/30/2009 1:01 PM
With the help of some Marine Corps Christmas Magic a few Fire trucks, armored vehicles and helicopters Gunny Claus made his tour of Marine Corps Bases Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point and New River. Visiting 26 Marine Corps Units this year, Gunny Claus showed up to bring Christmas cheer to 2119 Marine Corps Kids and over 4000 Marines with a few visits to the Jacksonville USO.
Christmas is safe! A special time for Marines, Christmas is a time for remembering Marines who are serving this great Nation, not only in Afghanistan but also at...
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By Editor on
12/30/2009 12:33 PM
Story by Bob Petka
Don White of the L/Cpl Alan D. Lam Detachment #1209 of the Marine Corps League spent most of the year constructing the Toys For Tots Train. Don described his efforts & said, "This was a labor of love for all the children and youngsters in the area -- there are a few odds and ends before it is completely finished but essentially it is good to go!".
The train helped us double the toys distributed in our 2009 Toys For Tots Campaign!
Don had a great time & was the key attraction with all of the spectators as "engineer" for the first inaugural run in the Burlington NC Parade (21 NOV 2009). The...
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By Staff Editor on
11/20/2009 9:37 AM
Thanks to the efforts of some really motivated Marines including Commandant Tom Ray Sr. and Sr Vice Commandant Owen Smith of the Cherry Point Detachment we are proud to report the Cherry Point Detachment met last evening and installed new Detachment officers.
This Detachment is now reactivated and fired up and will make a difference in the Department of North Carolina. I congratulate the efforts of Dept Jr. Vice Commandant Wally Darling and Dept DVC Ron Cooper in helping to make this happen, I also want to thank George Barrows for his assistance.
Detachment Commandant Tom Ray Sr. is looking forward to attending our upcoming Dept Quarterly meeting and meeting with many of you at the Commandant’s Council meeting on the 29th at 7PM in Greensboro. In the mean time feel free to email your congratulations to Tom and his Detachment at raybomarine@ec.rr.com I am sure he would like to hear from you.
Marines this is a great example of not leaving...
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By Staff Editor on
11/16/2009 9:42 AM
The Hooters in Burlington, owned by a Marine (Orin Ealey; MOS cook [ooh-rahhh!]), wanted to do something for Veterans Day. This is the first time a Hooters has ever been involved with a Veterans Day recognition project. This Hooters Manager contacted his Corporate management and told him that he wanted to do something new and special for Veterans.
After discussing his ideas of having the National Anthem sung live, and having Marines present the Colors, Corporate was very curious about this and told this manager (Marine!) that they would approve his location only to pilot this program to see how it worked out. If it...
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By Staff Editor on
11/6/2009 6:35 PM
Department of North Carolina
Marine Corps League
Happy Birthday Marines from the Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League. On our 234th birthday of our beloved Marine Corps I want to take the opportunity to congratulate each and every one of you on a job well done. The Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League is a leading Department in the National Marine Corps League and we are upholding the mission and purposes of our League in all we do.
Your Commandant has been visiting many Detachments across this great State and every where I go I am impressed with the amount and...
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