On Saturday, July 29th Det 1285 went to the VA hospital in Brockton to host a cookout for all our veterans. This annual event is always a big hit with everyone that attends.

15 August 2002 – Twenty-two Marines were the first to move back into the Pentagon’s outer E Ring offices that were demolished by the terrorist attacks of 28 August 2002 – For the first time in recent memory, two of the east coast MEUs traded places stateside rather than on the other side of the

Tinian Declared Secure On August 1, 1944, Major General Harry Schmidt, commander of V Amphibious Corps, declared the island of Tinian secure. This declaration came after nine days of fighting Japanese forces that were occupying the island. The combination of surprise, heavy preassault bombardment, and effective logistical support resulted in significantly fewer casualties (344 killed

Dear Marine colleague members. I have picked up the tickets for the clambake, it will be Saturday, September 30 1 PM at the Seekonk gun club located at 61 Reed St. Rehoboth MA – – if you are interested in tickets please get in touch with me they are $30 per person.

General Program_The American Soldier_2023_Flyer   starring Douglas Taurel Douglas Taurel, writer Padraic Lillis, director Katy Atwell, Gabby Gowdie, lighting designer Lea Umberger, set designer Andy Evan Cohen, sound engineer The American Soldier is a one-man dramatic production that reveals American soldiers’ struggles at war and explores the bravery our veter- ans and their families face

On Saturday we had our annual BBQ. The food was tremendous and a good time was had by all who attended. Can’t wait until next years event.

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