The meeting of the John J. VanGyzen Detachment was called to order by Commandant Bruce Aldrich at 10:00 hours. 27 members were present.  The colors were posted, the pledge of allegiance and opening prayer.  Motion made, seconded and passed to suspend the regular order of business for election of officers for 2023. Elected; Commandant   

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen Lightfoot’s primary challenge is to foresee future military conflicts and make sure America has the weapons, equipment, technology, relationships and training necessary for success. All that, he told attendees of The American Legion’s Washington Conference Tuesday, is not enough. “We can get everything else right, but it won’t work

What about some  “L/CPL JOHN J. VAN GYZEN IV DETACHMENT #1285 – 100TH ANNIVERSARY MARINE CORPS LEAGUE – 1923-2023 – USMC 248TH BIRTHDAY” California wine with your Detachment Patch as the label and the Eagle/Globe/Anchor as the back label, or Sponsor’s Name/Logo as the back label.     Or with the label of your choice.  Fundraisers, 248th