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Mestengo Volume 15 Issue 1 Published Quarterly by the Marine Corps Mustang Association, Inc. Spring 2015

MARINE CORPS MUSTANG ASSOCIATION

30 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP!

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Greetings Fellow Mustangs:

I am Ernest E. Johnson, newly elected as

president of the Marine Corps Mustang

Association, Inc. I take this position seri-

ously and accept the challenges therein.

On behalf of the members, Officers and

Directors of the Association, I extend a

hearty thanks to George W. Fritschi, for

his dedication and commitment as our past

president. Thank you, George.

We commend Roger Speeg and Dwayne Dupeire for their tire-

less performance as Business Manager and Deputy Business Manager,

also Raymond Kunkle who kept our financial books.

Thanks also to Timothy A. Cook, Secretary and John F. Darra-

cott, Treasurer for taking on these positions during the next three years.

The Association is privileged to have Ronald R. Fisher serving

as Vice-President; Joseph F. Featherston, Eddie S. Ray and Edward

M. Russell serving on the Board of Directors. Our newly elected Direc-

tors are Mark C. Blaydes, Daniel J. McGee, Herbert S. Smith, Paul A.

Sotomayor, Richard J. Sullivan, and Charles B. Whitehurst. We wel-

come Antonio J. Cerrillo, Business Manager.

The agenda during my tenure is to keep things simple “KIS” the

last “S” as we know it is mute…

Encourage membership involvement and participation; meshing the

old guard with the new guard and including the Women Mustangs

Exposure of the Association via Social Media; Facebook, LinkedIn,

TogetherWeStand

More effective communicates to our members: website, MESTENGO

“Ask not what the Association can do for you, ask what you can do for

the Association” – JFK/EEJ

**************************************************************************************************** VISION STATEMENT

The Marine Corps Mustang Association, Inc. serves as the primary advocate promot-

ing the initiatives and values inherent within Marine Officers, posing prior Marine

Corps enlisted experience.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Marine Corps Mustang Association’s vision will be achieved through

Mustang Outreach

Social and Professional Networking

Professional Mentoring

Transition Social Interaction

From the President OFFICE LOCATION (Shipping Address)

Executive Manager, MCMA

Suite 23, Washington Building

101 Route #130 South

CINNAMINSON NJ 08077-2853

Phone: (856) 786-4400 FAX: (856) 786-4155

E-Mail: topmustang@aol.com

MAILING ADDRESS

P O Box 1314

DELRAN NJ 08075-0142

OFFICERS

President Maj Jerry V. Lasher, USMC (Ret)

Vice President Capt Joseph L. DeGuise, USMC

(Ret)

Secretary Major Donald O. Lyman, USMC(Ret)

Treasurer Capt John F. Zakian, USMC (Ret)

DIRECTORS

LtCol Kathryn A. Allen, USMC

Col Marcel L. Dube, USMC(Ret)

Maj Clyde A. Jesse, USMC (Ret)

CWO-2 Jerry T. O’Brien, USMC(Ret)

LtCol Wesley M. Rush, USMC(Ret)

Mrs. Mary Lou Clough Voigt, Marine Veteran

BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS

Capt Robert E. Richter, USMC(Ret)

PAST PRESIDENTS

Capt Herman H. Walbert, USMC(Ret)

LtCol Paul L. Hirt, USMC(Ret)

LtCol Thomas E. Graney, USMC(Ret) Deceased

Maj G. Lee Radford, USMC(Retired)

Capt Robert E. Richter, USMC(Ret)

EXECUTIVE MANAGER

Maj William J. Max, USMC (Ret)

HONORARY MEMBERS

Gen Alfred M. Gray, USMC (Ret)

29th Commandant of the Marine Corps

ADM Jeremy M. Boorda, USN (Deceased)

Chief of Naval Operations

Capt Herman H. Walbert, USMC(Ret)

Maj Joseph Castro, USMC(Ret) Deceased

Col William A. Lee, USMC(Ret) Deceased

ASSOCIATION INCORPORATORS

Capt Herman H. Walbert, USMC (Ret)

Maj Joseph Castro, USMC (Ret) Deceased

1stLt Al Tidwell, USMC (Ret) Deceased

ACCLAMATION AT 1989 MUSTER

Col William A "Iron Man" Lee USMC (Ret)

ACCLAMATION AT 1992 MUSTER

CWO-4 Martin Gaffney, USMC (Ret)

(In Memoriam)

Mestengo ©

Editor Antonio Cerrillo

Historian John Darracott

Published quarterly by the Marine Corps

Mustang Association, Inc. All rights reserved. MESTENGO

is not an official publication of, the U.S. Marine Corps or any

agency of the U.S. Government. Opinions expressed do not

imply official endorsement or views of: the Department of

Defense, Department of the Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, or

any other agencies of the Federal Government. Unless

otherwise indicated, permission is not required to reproduce

articles appearing herein providing MCMA is credited. Letters

to the editor are invited. Send mail to: Editor, Mestengo, PO

Box 2758, Cypress, TX 77410.

MCMA HEADQUARTERS

Business Manager, MCMA

PO Box 2758

Cypress, TX 77410

Phone: 866-YES-MCMA (937-6262)

FAX: 866-939-6262

E-Mail: BusinessMgr@MarineCorpsMustang.org

OFFICERS

President 1stLt Ernest E. Johnson, USMC (Ret)

Vice Pres Ronald R. Fisher, CWO3, USMC (Ret)

Secretary CWO4 Tim Cook, USMC(Ret)

Treasurer Maj John Darracott, USMC (Ret)

DIRECTORS

Maj Joseph F. Featherston, USMCR (Ret)

Maj Jeffrey A. Landis, USMC (Ret)

Col Eddie S. Ray, USMC (Ret)

Capt Edward M. Russell Jr., USMC (Ret)

LtCol Mark C. Blaydes, USMC (Ret)

LtCol Daniel J. McGee, USMC (Ret)

Capt Herbert S. Smith, USMC (Ret)

Maj Paul A. Sotomayor, USMC (Ret)

LtCol Richard J. Sullivan, USMC (Ret)

Maj Charles B. Whitehurst, USMC (Ret)

BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS

Capt Robert E. Richter, USMC(Ret)

PAST PRESIDENTS

Capt Herman H. Walbert, USMC (Ret)

LtCol Paul L. Hirt, USMC (Ret)

LtCol Thomas E. Graney, USMC (Ret) Deceased

Maj G. Lee Radford, USMC (Ret)

Capt Robert E. Richter, USMC (Ret)

Maj Jerry V. Lasher, USMC (Ret)

Maj Peter E. Bocker, USMC (Ret)

Maj George W. Fritchi, USMC (Ret)

BUSINESS MANAGER

LtCol Antonio J. Cerrillo, USMC (Ret)

HONORARY MEMBERS

Gen Alfred M. Gray, USMC (Ret)

29th Commandant of the Marine Corps

ADM Jeremy M. Boorda, USN (Deceased)

Chief of Naval Operations

Capt Herman H. Walbert, USMC (Ret)

Maj Joseph Castro, USMC (Ret) Deceased

Col William A. Lee, USMC (Ret) Deceased

ASSOCIATION INCORPORATORS

Capt Herman H. Walbert, USMC (Ret)

Maj Joseph Castro, USMC (Ret) Deceased

1stLt Al Tidwell, USMC (Ret) Deceased

ACCLAMATION AT 1989 MUSTER

Col William A "Iron Man" Lee USMC (Ret)

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***ATTENTION ALL HANDS***

SAVE THE DATE: MCMA 2015 Mustang Muster, 15-18 Sep 2015

This year's Muster will be in Jacksonville, Florida. We are working with our Florida Chapter to put together an exciting reun-ion. Don't miss the opportunity to join us and keep this tradition alive. Please view the latest information under "Mustang Events" on the Homepage

Place: Crowne Plaza Jacksonville (FL) Airport Date: 15 to 18 September 2015 Room Rate: $100.57 (including taxes, and breakfast for two persons) Reservation Code: "MCM" Hotel Reservation Line: 904-741-4404 (Direct). Hotel Website: www.cpjacksonvilleairport.com Reservation cutoff date: Must be received NLT Monday, August 24, 2015 Muster Schedule of Events: Monday, 14 Sep: Arrival day for reunion committee and local ‘volunteers’. Afternoon setup. Tuesday, 15 Sep: 1000-1800 Arrival and Registration (1800-2000 Welcome-Aboard Reception) Wednesday, 16 Sep: 0900-Hotel briefing and tour of MCSF Blount Island (lunch available) Bus Transportation required 1400-1600 General Member’s meeting 1700-2400 Victory Casino Cruise (from Mayport) $16.00 per person (with $20. Of Qualified Slot Play included) ***see page 5-7 in this edition of the MESTENGO for detailed information*** Thursday, 17 Sep: 1000-1900 Bus trip to St. Augustine (450th anniversary of the nation’s oldest city) ***see page 5-7 in this edition of the MESTENGO for detailed information*** Friday, 18 Sep: 0830-1030 New Board of Director’s meeting 0830- 1600 Local touring and shopping by POV 1800- 2300 Banquet Program (Formal attire suggested, or appropriate alternative, $38.00 p/p) Additional interests: Budweiser Brewery tour and sampling, Jacksonville Zoo, downtown area shopping, mega-mall shopping 5 minutes from hotel, Military Museum of North Florida, NS Mayport and NAS Jacksonville, and others.

Please visit our webpage for updates and current information: www.marinecorpsmustang.org

2015 Marine Corps Mustang Association Muster

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Marine Corps Mustang Association Jacksonville, Florida Muster September 15 to 18, 2015

Registration Form

Name: _____________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ Telephone(s): H-__________________C-_______________Email:__________________________ Additional Family or Guests: _______________________________________________________ Will you be staying at the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport hotel? (Yes or No) _________________ Planned arrival date: _____________Air Flight# ____________ or POV ___________________ Events and Costs: Number Total Cost *Registration Fees: $25.00 p/p _________ $__________

Tuesday-Welcome Aboard Reception: ($20. p/p) _________ $__________

*Wednesday-MCSF Blount Island Tour _________ $ (No Charge)

Wednesday Lunch at Blount Island, BBQ Buffet, $15. ea _________ $ _________

*Wednesday-Victory Casino Cruise, ($16. p/p) _________ S__________

*Wednesday Bus transportation $20. p/p, (for 2 events) _________ $___________

*Thursday-Guided Bus Tour of St. Augustine ($55. p/p) _________ $__________

Friday- Banquet ($38. p/p) _________ $__________

Package Total: $___________

Guided Historic Tour of St. Augustine (Bus- $55. p/p) will also allow an afternoon of personal touring and shopping. Lunch in St. Augustine is on your own. Only one bus will be hired and seating will be limited to approximately 53. (A stand-by list will be started at the Muster. Visit our check-in desk) ***see pages 5-7 for details*** Refunds after 1 September 2015 will be on a case-by-case basis. Dinner Selection: Beef_________Chicken Marsala__________Catch of the Day_______ Restrictions ?__________ Total remitted: Please remit payment by check or money order to ‘MCMA’ c/o Joe Featherston, Muster Coordinator, 223 Hamstead Place, Aiken, SC 29803-8052, by USPS please, to be received not later than 24 August 2015 to allow final coordination. Telephone: 803-644-5995, or email: jrhd@aol.com for questions and clarifications. Reservations: Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport, 14670 Duval Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Tel: 904-741-4404 (Reservation Code: MCM) Rate is $100.57/day (includes taxes, and breakfast for two persons) . Rate cut-off is Monday 24 August 2015. Note: If you plan to travel by POV, would you be willing to transport other attendees to certain local venues as required? Yes_______ No______ The U.S. Coast Guard requires Victory Casino Cruises to provide a manifest of all participants with individual’s Date of Birth early in September. Please provide that information with your registration NLT 24 August 2015.

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