Monument to the Wardogs from Guam that gave their lives
Sunday, April 02 2023
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March Meeting Minutes
Sunday, April 02 2023
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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
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Brigadier General to Legion: ‘provide a spark
Sunday, March 05 2023
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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
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Marine Corps League / 100th Anniversary -248TH Birthday
Sunday, March 05 2023
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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
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Upcoming Memorial Day Events
Sunday, March 05 2023
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The City of Fall River’s Veterans’ Service Office in partnership with the Fall River War Veterans’ Council announces the City’s MEMORIAL WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MEMORIAL PARADE will be held on Sunday, May 28th, from Kennedy Park at the corner of Bradford Avenue and South Main Street,
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2023 Detachment Meeting Dates
Saturday, January 28 2023
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All meetings will start at 1000 and will be held at detachment headquarters building: 265 High St Somerset, Ma 02726 Saturday, January 7-monthly detachment meeting Saturda, February 4- monthly detachment meetingand special session for nomination of league members to be officers for the next fiscal year. Saturday March 4- monthly detachment meeting and special session
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