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NJ 206OFFICERS

2016 ~ 2017

William Freeman* Commandant

Thomas Miller*Senior Vice

Commandant

AnthonyFiorentino* Junior Vice

Commandant

Bob Stalzer* Judge Advocate

James Loizides Adjutant/Paymaster

Dan DanziChaplain

AnthonyOszmianski

Sergeant at Arms

Artie WilliamsQuartermaster

* = DetachmentTrustees

Welcome To Your OnLine Newsletter - Jul 2017 Volume #5 Issue 7

Links: Slattery Detachment 206 ~ Marines Care Foundation ~ Legacy of a Hero ~ Dept NJ MCL ~ MCL National This newsletter is interactive while online, highlighted links work & sometimes open a new screen. You can print each page separatelyor all, the page number is at top right of page. Officers & members wishing to post in the newsletter, please send info to Pete Gallo.

Feel free to forward this newsletter & web site. Editors: Don Patterson ~ Pete Gallo

The plaque produced for the Robert J. Slattery Detachment is set to be dedicated in August of 2017.It will honor Robert Slattery who the Slattery Detachment is named after. The plaque has been madeto celebrate the 50th Anniversary of his being killed in Vietnam and that he was a resident ofHanover Township.

The bronze plaque will be 28" wide by 22" high and set on a polished black granite stone (with aslant) will be 14" deep x 36" wide x 32" high. The memorial will be located outside the HanoverTownship Townhall between the township veterans memorial (about 30 feet north of it) and thetownship library.

It was designed by Tom Miller and is being produced by Prestige Memorials of North Arlington, NJ.

www.marinescare.org

L/CPL Robert J. Slattery Marine Corps League, Detachment #206

Marines Care Foundation, Inc.,In Memory of L/CPL Chris Cosgrove, III

Whippany, New Jersey P.O. Box 566, West Caldwell, NJ 07007-0566 www.mclslatterydet.org

http://www.mclslatterydet.org/http://www.marinescare.org/http://www.legacyofahero.org/http://www.njmcl.org/http://www.mcleague.com/mailto:[email protected]://www.marinescare.org/http://www.mclslatterydet.org/

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2017 ScheduleDetachment monthly meetings 1st Wednesday of the month - starts 1930 ***UPSTAIRS HALL*** at Post#155 American Legion Home 13-23 Legion Place Whippany 07981 phone# 973- 884- 2494

July 6th - NOTICE CHANGE meeting - 1930, Legion home Whippany

July 27th - 11th annual LCPL Chris Cosgrove III Golf outing at Picatinny Arsenal

Aug 2nd - meeting - 1930, nomination of officers - Legion home Whippany

Sept 6th - meeting - 1930, election of officers - Legion home Whippany

Sept 10th - 0900-1500, Marine Rose event rain date is 17th at the Corvette Car Show - AnthonyFiorentino event Sgt.

Sept 24th - 0900-1500, Marine Rose event at the North Jersey Corvette Club car show (National Glass -Anthony Fiorentino event Sgt.

Oct 4th - installation of officers - 1900 Legion home Whippany yes at 1900 food served

Oct 28th - 10 am-4 - Marine Rose Outing at Shop Route 206, Chester.

Nov 1st - meeting - 1930, Nominations for Detachment Marine of the Year - Legion home Whippany

Nov 11th - Veterans day ceremony - 1100 meet at Legion Home Whippany at 1030

Dec 6th - meeting - 1930, Legion home Whippany

Dec 7th - 2000 Pearl Harbor day ceremony, Legion Home Whippany

Parade

On Monday, Memorial Day, May 29th, a dozen Slattery Detachment members met at the HanoverTownship Community Center for a breakfast prior to a flag raising next door at the townhall. We got toshare breakfast with many members of the local VFW, American Legion and auxilaries as well as thetownship politicians, police and firemen.

We then proceeded to the Whippany Park High School and fell in for the parade. Four Slattery memberscarried the colors while eight members rode in vintage cars during the delightful pouring rain parade. Atthe Legion post’s finishing line everyone went indoors for the ceremony. Usually it’s held on their parade lotoutdoors.

When the ceremony was complete, the Legion had 2000 hotdogs and beer/soda for those who stayed.Happy Memorial Day - rainy but happy.

Semper Fi, Tom Miller

IMPORTANT DUES NOTICE

After AUGUST 31 2017 ALL DUES WILL BE DUE IN SEPTEMBER. PLEASE SEND YOUR DUES TOADJUTANT/ PAYMASTER Jim Loiziedes PO BOX 566 West C Caldwell NJ 07007-0566


Flag placement at veterans grave sites

On Saturday, May 27th, the Slattery Detachment members met at the American Legion before going to theGate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery on Ridgedale Avenue in East Hanover. There we placed flags in ourdeceased veterans graves.

We had 17 volunteers with us placing flags, includingBen Tucker and his family. Nice to see him... Therewas an unknown woman who joined us and hasseveral family members who are Marines. She joinedus after we finished placing the flags andaccompanied us to a few of the 4 locations wetypically visit (Chris Cosgrove, Chris's Grandfather,Col. O'Hagan & Chris's Memorial area - bench/flag).

She was there with her son who is a cub scout andlater rejoined us back at the American Legion wherewe had hot dogs, beer, soda and chips.

Commandant Bill Freeman expresses his sincere gratitude, and thanksto you and to your families for their support and participation making sure each veterans grave site had anAmerican Flag. See this Events Photos Here: www.mclslatterydet.org/photos/yr2017/flags/

Semper Fi, Tom Miller

USMC-MCL ALUMNI NEW RECRUITMENT and RETENTION WEBSITE

http://mclambassador.org Both of these go to the same website.* http://mclnewmembers.org

*This new website is in conjunction with what the Marine Corps League (MCL) represents what our mutual goals of RECRUITMENT andRETENTION. This endeavor is presented with hopes that we not only increase our numbers for the obvious reasons towards success forour programs of our beloved MCL, but also promoting a larger TEAM concept with new innovative ideas and leadership for our future. Thisis also an attempt to gain more active duty Marines, and those exiting the Marine Corps to civilian life after serving one enlistment orretirement.*

http://www.mclslatterydet.org/photos/yr2017/flags/http://mclambassador.org/http://mclnewmembers.org/


This Month in USMC History

JULY

4 July 1801: President Thomas Jefferson reviewed the Marines, led by the Commandant of the MarineCorps, LtCol William W. Burrows and the Marine Band, on the White House grounds. The smartlyuniformed Marines performed drills and fired various salutes in observance of the new nation's 25thanniversary.

6 July 1990: One of the oldest and most versatile attack aircraft in Marine Corps history, the A-4Skyhawk, retired from the Corps' active aviation structure after over 30 years of service. The last twoSkyhawks from MAG-32 flew their initial flight from Cherry Point to NAS Patuxent River on this date.

7 July 1941: The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing was activated at Quantico, Virginia. Within a year ofactivation, the Wing would participate in the Marine Corps offensive at Guadalcanal. That bitter campaignwould be the first in a series of legendary battles in which the Wing would add luster to its reputation. The1stMAW would earn five Presidential Unit Citations for gallantry in campaigns spanning World War II,Korea, and Vietnam.

11 July 1798: President John Adams approved "An Act for Establishing and Organizing a MarineCorps", and it became law. The following day, the President appointed William Ward Burrows the MajorCommandant of the new Corps. In August, Major Burrows opened his headquarters in Philadelphia, at thattime still the capital of the new nation.

14 July 1993: The USS IWO JIMA was decommissioned after over 30 years of service in a ceremony atNorfolk Naval Base, Virginia. The ship was named for the World War II battle during which three Marinedivisions ousted 20,000 entrenched Japanese troops. The Iwo Jima was commissioned 26 August 1961,and it was the first ship specifically designed as an amphibious assault ship from the keel up.

18 July 1918: The 4th Brigade of Marines began an attack near Soissons, France, as part of a three-division counterattack against the Germans. In the first two days of battle, the brigade sustained 1,972casualties.

24 July 1944: The V Amphibious Corps, commanded by Major General Harry Schmidt, landed onTinian, in the Mariana Islands. The following morning, the 2d and 4th Marine Divisions began a shoulder-to-shoulder southward sweep of the island. Organized enemy resistance faded within a week, and on 1August, MajGen Schmidt declared the island secure.

26 July 1947: The National Security Act of 1947 became effective, reaffirming the status of the MarineCorps as a separate military service within the Department of the Navy. The Act Provided for Fleet MarineForces, and confirmed the Corps' mission of seizing and defending advanced bases, as well as landoperation incident to naval campaigns.

28 July 1918: Brigadier General John A. Lejeune assumed command of the 2d Division, U.S. Army inFrance, and remained in that capacity until August 1919 when the unit was demobilized. He was the firstMarine officer to hold an Army divisional command, and following the Armistice, he led his division in themarch into Germany

Marines, Join Slattery Team Here

http://www.mclslatterydet.org/pdffiles/mclapp.pdf


Blood, Sweat and Tears

The CrossFit Soar in Hawthorne, NJ had a ceremony for Memorial Day last night 5/25 honoring the lives ofthose who have fallen in the line of duty. Let us give our Blood, Sweat and Tears. All ages were welcome.We have WWII Veterans, including POW's in attendance. Thank you guys.

How Do I Replace Veterans' Medals, Awards, and Decorations?

How Do I Request Military Awards and Decorations? https://www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals.html#how Important information for Next-of-Kin https://www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals.html#nok Cold War Recognition Certificate https://www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals.html#cwc

The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) does not issue service medals; that is a function of eachmilitary service department. Requests for the issuance or replacement of military service medals,decorations and awards should be directed to the specific branch of the military in which the veteranserved. However, for cases involving Air Force and Army personnel (click herehttps://www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals.html#nok for exceptions), the NPRC will verify theawards to which a veteran is entitled and forward the request along with the records verification to theappropriate service department for issuance of the medals. Use the addresses listed below, and mail yourrequest accordingly. https://www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals.html

**Attention On Deck**

27 July 2017 the the 11th annual L/CPL Chris Cosgrove,III, golf outing is JULY 27th at Picatinny Golf Course. The flyer, brochure &registration form are posted on the detachment & Marines Care Web sites under Quik Links! Sponsors are needed: the proceeds fund theMarines Care Foundation Inc.

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Frelinghuysen Honored by Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Caption for photo: Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11) was recently presented with the SemperFidelis Award by the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. The honor was bestowed by the Secretary ofHomeland Security, General John Kelly (USMC, ret) Lieutenant General George Trautman (USMC, ret),the Chairman of the Foundation and Ms. Margaret Davis, President and CEO of the Foundation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11) has been honored with theSemper Fidelis award by the United States Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. He was presented theaward by the Secretary of Homeland Security, GEN John Kelley (USMC ret.) at a gala dinner inWashington.

“As an Army draftee many years ago, I have always been awed by the Marine Corps’ fiercely proudtradition of excellence in combat, its hallowed rituals, and its unbending code of honor,” Frelinghuysen toldthe audience. “All of us can do no better than to try to live up to your core values of integrity, courage andcommitment. For in a world awash in change and emerging threats, Americans need to have confidence inthe everlasting character of our Marines. And we do!”

He was presented the award by the Secretary of Homeland Security, GEN John Kelley (USMC ret.).

“I am truly honored to receive the Semper Fidelis Award from the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Supporting our Marines and their families —past and present—has been, and will remain, a number onepriority for me.”

Frelinghuysen serves as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. He previously served asChairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and with the House Permanent SelectCommittee on Intelligence.

Message from Commandant Bill Freeman

The detachment is seeking a member to volunteer as Rose Outing Chairman, to head up planning andstaffing of future Rose Outings. Commandant Freeman has temporarily assumed Rose Outingchairmanship duties. Contact me at the next meeting if you will assume the chairmanship. Thank you.

Commandant Bill


L/Cpl Robert J. Slattery

L/Cpl Robert J. Slattery

50th Year Anniversary of being KIA in Viet Nam on 6 July 1967

Robert J Slattery grew up in Whippany, NJ, hisparents were Alice and John Slattery. His Dad was aretired Marine Corps Master Sgt. He had three sistersAlecia, Patricia and Nancy and three brothers, John,Billy & Michael.

He entered ParrisIsland, SC forBoot Camp on 21January 1966 andwas a member ofPlatoon 121,Bravo Company,1st RecruitTraining Battalion. He graduated from Boot Camp on 18 March 1966and was then sent to Camp Geiger for I.T.R. (Infantry TrainingRegiment). After completing he was sent to his MOS school foradditional training and received orders for Viet Nam.

He was then sent to Camp Pendleton, Ca for Staging Battalion for 2-3weeks of Jungle Warfare training. Staging Battalion was pre-Vietnampreparation. Marines from various schools and MOS’s were assembledand trained in Jungle operations prior to being sent to Vietnam.

Robert would arrive sometime in the Summer of 1966 and would be assigned to H&S Company 2ndBattalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division.

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Robert was KIA on 6 July 1967 at a place called GioLinh in Northern I Corps. Gio Linh was one of thelocations in Leatherneck Square. He was just ninedays short of turning 21 and just weeks before his 13-month tour would end.

It is in Robert’s honor that the Morris CountyDetachment of the Marine Corps League inWhippany, New Jersey was issued a Charter andrenamed the L/Cpl. Robert J. Slattery Detachment onAugust 30th, 1967. Our Charter states that ourOrganization was renamed in memory of thoseMarines who by their deeds and heroism have set theStandard that is our guide today.

There will be a dedication to honor Robert in July, date TBD. Our Detachments monthly meetings are thefirst Wednesday of each month. In July we have changed the day to Thursday, 6 July to honor Robert. Awreath will be placed at the cemetery where he is buried. Please take a moment to honor this Marine andlocal Hero who lost his life defending our Freedom and the Freedom of those who cannot do it alone.

Photos: Dress Blue picture taken at Parris Island, one with his father at Parris Island prior to graduationand a map of Leatherneck Square. The place he was KIA was Gio Linh. Also a picture and informationfrom the wall and what I leave at the wall in Washington, D.C.

Semper Fidelis. Eddie Neas


DOD to Open OnLine Exchange Shopping to Veterans

The Army, Air Force and Navy exchange will start allowing all honorably discharged veterans to shoponline, (think Amazon, but only cheaper with no taxes). The target start date is Veterans Day, November11, 2017, but, you must register first. Registration begins June 1, 2017. You must call 1-844-868-8672 after June 1 to register. SEND THIS TO ALL OF YOUR VETERAN FRIENDS AND RELATIVES

Here is the site with more information: www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/1049558/dod-opens-online-exchange-shopping-to-veterans/

Troop #155

EAGLE COURT OF HONOR

(L-R) Joseph E. Mihalko, William L. Wainscott,Mario Monaco, (GSGT Ret), Thomas F. McBride

IV, Khang H. Lieu

June 4th, 2017

Guarding The Gates, Marty Rosen Passes

On Saturday, June 3rd E. Martin "Marty" Rosen passed away at his home in Parsippany, NJ. Martywas a long-time member of the Slattery Detachment, a officer of the Parsippany First Aid Squad anda member of the "Chosin Few."

The funeral service was held on Monday with 14 members present. We held our ceremony honoring Martyand presenting his flag draped casket with an Eagle, Globe and Anchor along with prayers during thisservice. Conducting the ceremony were Robert Beck with Dan Danzi doing the chaplain duties. BobStalzer Stalzer acted as a pall-bearer. Other members attending were Jim Crupi, Art Bowie, Dave Katz,Norm Nutt, Tony Oszmianski, Kevin Lawless, Jimmy Heien, Bill Freeman, Ed Moscariello, AnthonyFiorentino and Tom Miller.

Thanks for your participation guys.

Semper Fi,

Tom Miller

https://www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/1049558/dod-opens-online-exchange-shopping-to-veterans/


Third Annual Hank's Yanks Golf Classic

Sgt Jason Robert, GSgt Mario Monico, the kids of Hank's Yanks,Sgt Dominec Monico, SSgt Joshua Maarleveld

The Third Annual Hank's Yanks Golf Classic promises a fun day of golf, celebrities and raising money forsome great causes in the Bronx at Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point, designed by Jack Nicklaus. Thetournament is an effort to raise money in support of Hank's Yanks Baseball Foundation 501(c)3.

The funds raised for Hank's Yanks will support both the baseball activities as well as the communityoutreach work of the outstanding young athletes involved with Hank's Yanks, the youth baseball teamsbacked by New York Yankee owner, Hank Steinbrenner. They are a dedicated bunch of kids that comefrom all walks of life and not only play at a high level of travel baseball, but also perform both individualand group community service projects throughout the year. Many come from tough areas, and baseball isa way to keep them going in the right direction.

The tournament, which will include a dinner and silent auction, will bring together elite business owners,celebrities, philantropists, dignitaries and athletes with a purpose to raise funds at a star-studded "Old NewYork" style golf tournament, at the famed Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point! The course sits on the east sideof the Whitestone Bridge that connects Queens and the Bronx, just outside of the city, and is in the mix asthe future site of both The Barclays and the US Open.

Check back often to see the list of celebrities and guests, and to learn more about the beneficiaries andhonorees of the tournament!

Please check out our sponsorhip and participation levels www.hanksyanksgolf.com/participation-levels andlearn how you can become involved with the most talked about celebrity golf tournament of the summer!www.hanksyanksgolf.com/

Korean War vet to be buried in NJ thanks to determined classmate http://6abc.com/news/korean-war-vet-to-be-buried-in-nj-thanks-to-determined-classmate/2067020/

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Flag Day Festival

While the Somerville Elks Lodge # 1068 host this event, the partnerships from our community partners,Somerville Borough, Fire and EMS, Somerset County Freeholders and County departments such as theSheriff's and Prosecutor's Offices, musical performers (who all performed for free), non-profit exhibitors,Marines Care doing the Iwo Jima reenactment, Boy Scout Troops 84 and 1776, Girl Scouts and so manyothers contributing in different ways, are what made this the unique, fun, and moving event that it was. TheNaturalization Ceremony was a special treat this year and we thank the US Citizenship and ImmigrationServices team for making this happen. A sincere thank you to all participants for the time, effort, and talentthat you invested in this event for our community. The first 2 hours of the event will be televised on Ville TV,Cablevision Channel 15 and Verizon Channel 30 from in the coming weeks. Broadcast times will be listedon the Ville TV website http://somervilletv.com/ soon and streaming may also be available.

Some photos that beautifully depict the entire day, courtesy of our volunteer photographer Phil Eng.

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Congratulations Eagle Scout Nicholas G. Smeilus

Congratulations Nicholas G. Smeilus on his great achievement of Eagle Scout Award

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