Drill Report Washington DC June 6-9, 2008

A good time was had by all at the Drill Weekend June 6-9, 2008. We attended a reception and the Silent Drill at 8th and I. Our thanks to General Jack Bergman. Very impressive. Generals Bergman and Davis looked good in their uniforms, and the Det Members looked OK in civilian clothes. The wifes looked great.

On Saturday we enjoyed a great brunch at the home of Margaret and Drew Davis. Then we visited the new Marine Corps Museum at Quantico. Very impressive, especially for the displays that showed us as Museum Pieces.

We enjoyed dinner and drinks at various establishments. Only the aviators peformed a virtual reality Dead Bug:

Attendees included:

Drew and Margaret Davis
Jim & June Homan
Ron & Linda Wozniak
Larry Woods
Craig & Phyllis Wood
Will & Mrs. Holohan
Craig & Beth Hullinger
Lynn Wardlow
Larry & Mrs. Anderson
George & Mrs. Braun

Did I forget anyone? If so, I apologize. It is tough getting old and senile.

All those who did not attend were UA, missed the movement, and will be receiving orders for both Vietnam and Iraq. Better attend the next drill, or else.

Dress Code for the 8th & I Drill

From Will Holohan

Then dress code is as follows:

Things aren’t nearly as “dressed up” as they used to be…

Summer dress/ sandals etc

Sheath dress/ flowered dress/ linen etc…..

Remember that you will be on grass

(or maybe not….now that it is in the band hall) so shoes need to be appropriate….

in other words…no spikey heels on grass….you get stuck.

You see everything……very few women in suits etc……

No cocktail dresses etc…..

Subject: UNIFORM OF THE DAY - 8th & IDate: Mon, 19 May 2008 07:41:00 -0400From: "Col William Holahan" <WHolahan@roa.org>To: "Laurence Woods" <laurencew@ameritech.net>

Larry I thought it appropriate to let everyone know that there is no expectation that DET-4 alumni should "try to strap it on one more time"!! In fact that would be inappropriate unless they all are still in SMCR drill status AND meet current height, weight and grooming standards, which I'm betting they do not !!

Secondly the appropriate uniform for retired doesn't cover the full range of USMC uniforms and is limited to dress uniforms for Marine Corps Balls, etc. As this isn't a Ball. Civilian attire can be coat and tie, or golf shirt and dress slacks and for our ladies equivalent feminine attire will suffice.

The invitation reads "civilian informal" so I'd read that as "County Club casual". We are going to be at a reception before the parade and I wouldn't want to be too casual. If we were only going to the parade then we all could be quite casual.

Remember it is usually quite muggy here in DC so dress comfortably.

S/F Will SEMPER FI,Will L. Holahan IIIColonel - USMCR (Ret.)
Director - Member Services & InternationalReserve Officers Association(202)-646-7727

Drill Dates June 6-8, 2008 in DC

7 April 2008

From: The Original Boondoggle Planning Officer

To: Former Members/Spouses/Guests and Friends of Headquarter Detachment 4,

4^th Marine Division, FMF

Subj: Voluntary Recall Order to a Very Unofficial Drill

Should you accept this order, you and your spouse/guest are obligated to find and pay your own way to the general Washington, DC, area of operation for the inclusive period of Friday, 6 June 2008 through Sunday, 8 June 2008. The purpose of such unofficial duty is solely to reunite with those former members and friends of Chicago’s very own Headquarters Detachment 4, 4^th Marine Division, FMF, and have a “ball!”

Planned events in support of this directive are as follows:

(1). Attend the Marine Forces Reserve and Toys for Tots Recognition Sunset Parade at Marine Barracks, 8^th & I St SE, Washington, DC, at 1900, Friday, 6 June, 2008.

(2). Attend such other post parade events on 6 June as requested by the senior Marine present at the conclusion of the parade.

(3). Attend brunch at the residence of MGen AB Davis, 2801 27^th St North, Arlington, VA at 1000, Saturday, 7 June 2008.

(4). Transport self and others and/or be transported with others to Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA., at 1300, Saturday, 7 June 2008, to inspect and review such authorized programs as may be offered at the Marine Corps Museum, Quantico, VA. One may also choose to visit various Marine souvenir/uniform shops/Camp Barrett in the Quantico area.

(5). An informal Saturday evening dinner is planned (site and time to be announced) within the area theater of operation and then return to Holiday Inn-Rosslyn.

(6). For those interested in a Sunday golf outing, please advise Will Holahan (wholahan@roa.org) of your interest. If enough are interested he will set-up.

To properly execute this order, please pay particular attention to the details provided below:

1). Arrive (at your own risk) in Washington, DC by 1600, Friday, 6 June 2008. There are several on-line reservation opportunities in the $180-$220 range for commercial R/T air service from the Chicago area to Reagan National Airport (DCA). Reagan is preferred and is the best and only arrival site for DC Metro service (Blue Line to Rosslyn Station) to hotel. Dulles and BWI will require POV.

2). Reserve your own room at the Holiday Inn-Rosslyn, 1900 North Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA. Twenty rooms have been blocked only until 9 May 2008 at the rate of $89 per night plus a 10.25% tax for the period 06/06/08 – 06/08/08. In addition there are 10 rooms blocked for Sunday night departing on 06/09/08 for those interested in DC tourism/golf on Sunday. Toll Free reservation number is 1-800-368-3408. Use Promotion code “DTF.” Local Holiday Inn contact is Ms. Jessica Quiroa at 1-703-807-2000. Please note: If not taking DC Metro Blue Line, hotel is located across Key Bridge from Georgetown and directly across Lee Highway from Marriott-Key Bridge.

3). Departure from this operational theater is at your own call on Sunday or Monday depending on your personal schedule. For planning purposes, please advise Will Holahan (wholahan@roa.org) and Larry Woods (laurencew@ameritech.net) via e-mail (1) upon making your reservations, (2) the number in your party, (3) if you forward this e-mail to those former members/friends of HqDet 4 not shown as addressees on this e-mail and (4) if you will have a POV on site.

A final instruction regarding Professional Conduct: (1) Aviators will not be allowed to do “carrier quals” in restaurants/bars. (2) Grunts will not be allowed to run the “O” course in restaurants/bars. (3) Conducting traditional “deceased insect” ceremonial rights in public facilities without paramedics present during this tour of duty is not authorized! Best Regards and SEMPER FI!

Printable Drill Notes at:

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=d99g4nf_17dwvx6jfj&hl=en

Stop - Change the Date for the Next Drill !!

Hippity Hop, Everyone Stop !!

The Next Drill Date has been changed

On 2/8/08, Col William Holahan wrote:

Larry, Jack's Marine Reserve Forces, 8th& I parade has been rescheduled for later. It is going to happen but it will not happen on the 30th of May.

As soon as I know detail I will pass. STOP all planning for the 30th! S/F WILL

SEMPER FI,
Will L. Holahan III
Colonel - USMCR (Ret.)
Director - Member Services & International
Reserve Officers Association
(202)-646-7727

In the beginning, there was the word. Then the word changed, and changed again, and changed again.

Stay tuned for more updates.

Next Drill Weekend 30 May - 1 Jun 2008

12 Marines going so far 28 Jan 2008

Anderson - Tentative Yes - (just like a lawyer)
Barney - Yes

Braun - Planning on it. Flying to the drill now

Brooks - Yes
Davis - Yes

Holahan - Works for me! (I'm working hotel billeting starting now). I live in Crystal City VA
Harper - Prefer Chicago

Homan - We might be able to make it and will try very hard (Spoken like a True Zoomie)
Hullinger - Yes - will bring better 1/2 (Don't leave home without her)
Swaim - I am in
Wilkes - Yes
Wood - Yes
Wozniak - yes, with spouse
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Eddington - No

Hill, John - No

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We are looking into making the drill weekend bigger and better by inviting the entire Chicago Mafia.
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Drill Schedule

30 May Fri - Meet at hotel in DC or reception with Lt. Gen Jack Bergman's 8th and I parade

31 May Sat - Brunch with Maj Gen Drew Davis, visit Marine Corps Museum, move to Quantico, dinner at the Globe and Laurel

1 Jun Sun - Optional Golf, PFT, return home, or extend for ATD
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Det Members in for DC 30 May -1 June 2008

A tentative "yes". (just like a lawyer) L. O. Anderson

George Baun - Flying in now

On Jan 18, 2008 11:38 AM, John Wilkes <mailto:jburwellw@mindspring.com> wrote:I should be there. Nothing to put me elsewhere at this point. Look forward to it.

On Jan 18, 2008 10:54 AM, Laurence Woods <mailto:laurencew@ameritech.net > wrote: Craig, I prefer DC. Only problem is Memorial week-end. There is a Harley-Davison "Rolling Thunder" cycle ride that week-end from the Pentagon to Vietnam Memorial that will have over 150,000 bikers. Being Memorial Day week-end may also mean a packed USMC Museum. But I think it's better than Chicago and I'd like to get another 8th & I St review under my belt. Count me in for DC. L......... Thanks.

I'll have an answer for you by Monday. SF Doug

Craig Hullinger - I am coming, with my better 1/2

Jim Homan - We might be able to make it and will try very hard.

Top Gun 2 Joe Brooks. I will plan on it also. We should be moving in March, built on the lot next to us, a “energy efficient” home, (nothing to do with Al Gore or global warming), just trying to keep in front of the electric and gas utilities! Hope to have an open house this spring or early summer and will put the word out when etc. I would like to see the new museum, and always ready to go to 8th And I.
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No doubt many Det members are missing or the emails are old. Track down the guys you care about, and let them know, and send me their new emails. Also let us know if you can attend. We can always reset the date if this does not work for a lot of people. Our blog and group page are listed below:

Drill Info

http://det4.blogspot.com/

Recall Roster

http://groups.google.com/group/det-4-recall-roster/edit/det-4-recall-roster

Send updates /changes / RSVP to chullinger@gmail.com

Semper Fi

Craig Hullinger 309 494 8639

NEXT DRILL WEEKEND

DET 4, HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT, 4TH MAR DIV

How does this date work for all hands? Location Washington DC or Quantico
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Lt. Gen Jack Bergman's 8th and I parade is Friday 30 May. He said our group will be invited to the reception and have reserved seating if we want. Does that date work? We could have brunch at our house then go to the Museum on Saturday.

Drew Davis
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No doubt many Det members are missing or the emails are old. Track down the guys you care about, and let them know, and send me their new emails.
Also let us know if you can attend. We can always reset the date if this does not work for a lot of people.

Our blog and group page are listed below:

http://det4.blogspot.com/

http://groups.google.com/group/det-4-recall-roster

Semper Fi
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Det 4 Recall Roster Jan 2008
"Larry Anderson" <colloanderson@yahoo.com>"Doug Barney" < dougb@jdbyrider.com>"Erik Bennett" <EBennett@Winnetka.org>"George Braun" < George-Braun@comcast.net>"Brooks, Joe" <E9grunt@aol.com>
"Drew Davis" < aDavis@americanpressinstitute.org> "Dunn James P" <dunnjp@cemnf-wiraq.usmc.mil > "Steve Eddington" <edding@frontiernet.net>"Clarence Harper" < Clarence.Harper@carrier.utc.com> "Byron Hill" <hill.byron@att.net>
"John Hill" < hillj@indiana.edu>"Will Holohan" <wlh@meadwestvaco.com>"Jim Homan" <JHoman06@aol.com >"Robert Hudon" <rhudon@cradv.com>"Craig Hullinger"
"Al Jennings" <awjennings@sbcglobal.net>"Alice Marie Joralemon" <mjsjms@comcast.net >"Larry Magilligan" <dvldog1369@cfl.rr.com>"Greg McLaughlin" greg_mclaughlin@admin.tc.faa.gov> <Gregory.m.mclaughlin@secureskies.net>
"Ken Morey" < morey24@earthlink.net>"Terry Sebold" <seboldtw@1mardiv.usmc.mil>"Scott Swaim" < JSwaim@k3county.net>"Lynn Wardlow" <rep.lynn.wardlow@house.mn>"john warneke" < sgtmajjohn@yahoo.com>
"John Wilkes" <jburwellw@mindspring.com>"Craig Wood" < craig.w.wood@usmc.mil>"Larry Woods" <laurencew@ameritech.net>"Ronald Wozniak" < nauticaleffect@msn.com>"Ivan Zimmer" <salzim@peoplepc.com>
"Larry Anderson" < colloanderson@yahoo.com>, "Doug Barney" <dougb@jdbyrider.com>, "Erik Bennett" < EBennett@Winnetka.org>, "George Braun" < George-Braun@comcast.net>, "Brooks, Joe" < E9grunt@aol.com>, "Drew Davis" < aDavis@americanpressinstitute.org>, "Dunn James P" < dunnjp@cemnf-wiraq.usmc.mil>, "Steve Eddington" < edding@frontiernet.net>, "Clarence Harper" < Clarence.Harper@carrier.utc.com>, "Byron Hill" <hill.byron@att.net >, "John Hill" < hillj@indiana.edu>, "Will Holohan" <wlh@meadwestvaco.com>, "Jim Homan" < JHoman06@aol.com>, "Robert Hudon" <rhudon@cradv.com>, "Craig Hullinger" <chullinger@gmail.com >, "Al Jennings" <awjennings@sbcglobal.net>, "Alice Marie Joralemon" <mjsjms@comcast.net >, "Larry Magilligan" < dvldog1369@cfl.rr.com>, "Greg McLaughlin" < greg_mclaughlin@admin.tc.faa.gov>, < Gregory.m.mclaughlin@secureskies.net>, "Ken Morey" < morey24@earthlink.net>, "Terry Sebold" <seboldtw@1mardiv.usmc.mil >, "Scott Swaim" < JSwaim@k3county.net>, "Lynn Wardlow" <rep.lynn.wardlow@house.mn>, "john warneke" < sgtmajjohn@yahoo.com>, "John Wilkes" <jburwellw@mindspring.com>, "Craig Wood" < craig.w.wood@usmc.mil>, "Larry Woods" <laurencew@ameritech.net>, "Ronald Wozniak" < nauticaleffect@msn.com >, "Ivan Zimmer" <salzim@peoplepc.com>

NEXT DRILL WEEKEND JULY 5, 2008?

Postponed in favor of 8th and I Drill weekend

NEXT DRILL WEEKEND FOR DET 4, HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT, 4TH MAR DIV

How does July 5, 2008 look to all hands? Wozniak proposes this date because it is a long holiday weekend and he will be in town.

Say 1400 at the Hilton Hotel on Saturday July 5, 2008, until ???

No doubt many members are missing or the emails are old. Track down the guys you care about, and let them know, and send me their new emails.

Also let us know if you can attend. We can always reset the date if this does not work for a lot of people.

Semper Fi

Det 4 Recall Roster Jan 2008 email addresses

"Larry Anderson" <colloanderson@yahoo.com>,
"Doug Barney" <dougb@jdbyrider.com>,
"Jim Bailey" <pkamb2369@yahoo.com>,
"Eric Bennett" <ebennett401@yahoo.com>,
"George Braun" <George-Braun@comcast.net>,
"Brooks, Joe" <E9grunt@wi.rr.com>,
"Drew Davis" <@americanpressinstitute>,
"Dunn James P" <tipdunn@aol.com>,
"Steve A. Eddington" <edding@mchsi.com>,
"Clarence Harper" <Clarence.Harper@carrier.utc.com>,
"Byron Hill" <hillb@abclabs.com>,
"John Hill" <hillj@indiana.edu>,
"William Holahan" <WHolahan@roa.org>,
"Jim Homan" <JHoman06@aol.com>,
"Robert Hudon" <rhudon@cradv.com>,
"Craig Hullinger" <chullinger@gmail.com>,
"Al Jennings" <awjennings@sbcglobal.net>,
"Alice Marie Joralemon" <amjsjms@comcast.net>,
"Larry Magilligan" <mailto:dvldog1369@cfl.rr.com%3E,dvldog1369@cfl.rr.com%3E,%3CGregory.m.mclaughlin@secureskies.net%3C/a%3E%3E,>,
"Ed Sandrick" <esandrick@aol.com>,
"Terry Sebold" <tsebold39@comcast.com>,

John Sevold
"Scott Swaim" <JSwaim@k3county.net>,
"Lynn Wardlow" <rep.lynn.wardlow@house.mn>,
"john warneke" <sgtmajjohn@yahoo.com>,
"John Wilkes" <jbw60@charter.net>,
"Craig Wood" <craig.w.wood@usmc.mil>,
"Larry Woods" <laurencew@ameritech.net>,
"Ronald Wozniak" <nauticaleffect@msn.com>,
"Ivan Zimmer" <colonel86@hughes.net>

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"Larry Anderson" <colloanderson@yahoo.com>, "Doug Barney" <dougb@jdbyrider.com>, "Jim Bailey" <pkamb2369@yahoo.com>, "Eric Bennett" <ebennett401@yahoo.com>, "George Braun" <George-Braun@comcast.net>, "Brooks, Joe" <E9grunt@wi.rr.com>, "Drew Davis" <aDavis@americanpressinstitute.org>,"Dunn James P" <tipdunn@aol.com>, "Steve A. Eddington" <edding@mchsi.com>, "Clarence Harper" <Clarence.Harper@carrier.utc.com>, "Byron Hill" <hillb@abclabs.com>, "John Hill" <hillj@indiana.edu>, "William Holahan" <WHolahan@roa.org>, "Jim Homan" <JHoman06@aol.com>, "Robert Hudon" <rhudon@cradv.com>, "Craig Hullinger" <chullinger@gmail.com>, "Al Jennings" <awjennings@sbcglobal.net>, "Alice Marie Joralemon" <amjsjms@comcast.net>, "Larry Magilligan" <mailto:dvldog1369@cfl.rr.com%3E,dvldog1369@cfl.rr.com%3E,%3CGregory.m.mclaughlin@secureskies.net%3C/a%3E%3E,>, "Ed Sandrick" <esandrick@aol.com>, "Terry Sebold" <tsebold39@comcast.com>, John Sevold , "Scott Swaim" <JSwaim@k3county.net>, "Lynn Wardlow" <rep.lynn.wardlow@house.mn>, "john warneke" <sgtmajjohn@yahoo.com>, "John Wilkes" <jbw60@charter.net>, "Craig Wood" <craig.w.wood@usmc.mil>, "Larry Woods" <laurencew@ameritech.net>, "Ronald Wozniak" <nauticaleffect@msn.com>, "Ivan Zimmer" <colonel86@hughes.net>

http://groups.google.com/group/det-4-recall-roster

Larry Anderson
Doug Barney
Erik Bennett
George Braun
Joe Brooks

Drew Davis
James P Dunn
Steve Eddington
Clarence Harper
Byron Hill

John Hill
Will Holohan
Jim Homan
Robert Hudon
Craig Hullinger

Al Jennings
Alice Marie Joralemon
Larry Magilligan
Greg McLaughlin

Ken Morey
Terry Sebold
Scott Swaim
Lynn Wardlow
John warneke

John Wilkes
Craig Wood
Larry Woods
Ronald Wozniak
Ivan Zimmer

Lost Sgt Major is Found !!!

Lost Sgt Major is Found !!!

Look who came up out of his foxhole. Send him an email


john warneke

Next Reunion - Thinking about a reunion for Det 4 in 2008

Next Reunion - Thinking about a reunion for Det 4 in 2008

No date or location yet

Australia / New Zealand

CAN I TRAVEL SPACE-A TO AUSTRALIA OR NEW ZEALAND?

Yes, but not easy.

Australia Option 1:  There are typically 4 flights per month (As of March 2015) from Travis AFB through Hickam, Hawaii and sometimes Andersen, Guam to RAAF Base Richmond (near Sydney). Occasionally, flights return to the US from Richmond via Christchurch, NZ. Normally, these flights have few seats available, so while possible, it is difficult to get on the run to Richmond; however, returning from Richmond to the USA is often easier.

Australia Option 2:  Space-A to Yokota and then Space-A to Singapore (3 weekly) and then use commercial air from Singapore to Darwin (about $100 or less one way) or Perth (about $200 one way).

Australia Option 3:  Space-A to Hawaii and then check fares on JETSTAR Airlines from Honolulu to Sydney (just under $400 one way).

NOTE:  All foreigners entering Australia are required to obtain visas Australia Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). In addition, upon leaving Australia you must pay $55 AUD cash (as of March 2015) to its Customs and Border agents.

New Zealand:  Space-A to Hawaii and then try for a "rare" mission to Christchurch or try commercial from Australia.

Categories: 

Miscellaneous

FROM SPACEA.NET

John Wilkes checking into the net - say hello

John Wilkes checking into the net - say hello

John Wilkes

Lynn Wardlow and Blonde (Beth Ruyle Hullinger) 

Clarence Harper 

Larry Magilligan 

Drew Davis (Halo is because he is a General) 

Larry Woods, Doug Barney, & Will Holohan 

Doug Barney & Will Holohan 

George Braun & Janet Eddington 

Colonel & Mrs. Steve Eddington