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Pensacola Drill January 2010 - After Action Report

A good time was had by all at the Det 4 4th MarDiv Drill at the Pensacola Naval Air Station. The Det met on Friday night at the O'Club. Retired Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Spyder Nyland and his wife Brenda were welcome additions to the group.  John Wilkes was the only Marine to be observed doing a virtual reality Dead Bug. One sad note - June Homan's mother died while they were in Pensacola, so they had to leave the drill. Our prayers are with them.



The visit to the Naval Air Museum was great. The plane on the right was flown by zoomies George Braun, Ivan Zimmer, and Jim Homan in combat.

Jim Homan flew in the A-6 in the Museum, making him a Museum Piece.  George Braun arrived late, (airplane problems), but just in time to brief us on the F8 and F4, which he drove in Vietnam.  His airplanes are also now Museum artifacts. George was later observed doing virtual reality carrier quals. 


Lunch was at the Museum in the reconstructed Cubi Point O' Club which was evacuated from the Phillipines by Drew Davis and his Battalion (another Det Museum Piece).  The 3D movie on military aviation, and dinner at MacGuires were great. Drew and Margaret Davis and Craig and Phyllis Wood hosted brunch at the generals quarters. General Davis taught us a new Steelthrust Dice game developed to teach Generals about Strategy. The game involved deep thinking and strategy and big winnings - no photos were taken to protect the guilty.


Semper Fi

Ken Morey's Photos

Det-4 From Another Dimension. Beam me up, Ken Morey

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Pensacola Reunion

Great get-together - a fine group - All the best - til next time - Larry and Medy

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Photos of Det 4 Reunion Jan 2010 Pensacola Naval Air Station

Photos of our Det 4 Reunion at Pensacola, Florida in January 2010. Good time had by all.

You are invited to view Craig's photo album: Det 4 Reunion Feb 2010 Det 4 Reunion Feb 2010 Dec 4, 2025 by Craig Det 4 4th Marine Division Reunion at Pensacola Naval Air Station Jan 2010 View Album Play slideshow Contribute photos to this album  Message from Craig:

LETTER OF INSTRUCTION

From:  Past OIC Detachment 4, Headquarters Battalion, 4^th Marine Division

To:  Det 4 Personnel

Subject:  LETTER OF INSTRUCTION             

Ref:  (a)  Det 4 BLOG

1.    This Letter of Instruction is issued per the reference to outline the specific events and logistics for the Det 4 Drill scheduled for 28-31 January 2010 at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida.

2.    Event Schedule as follows:

a.    Thursday, 28 Jan 2010:  For personnel arriving early. Optional cocktails at the Mustin Beach Officer’s Club “Ready Room” at COB.

b.    Friday, 29 Jan 2010: 

1.    Golfers: optional breakfast at the restaurant at the A.C. Read Golf Course aboard NAS Pensacola.  Tee times are at 0945 and 0952.  Costs as follows:  Green Fees: $16.00;  Electric Cart:  $12.00/person;  Pull Cart:  $3.00;  Club Rental:  $10.00

2.    All hands cocktails and bar food at the Mustin Beach Officer’s Club “Ready Room” anytime after 1500.  Unlimited appetizers available for $5.00.  Former ACMC, Gen William “Spider” and Mrs. (Brenda)  Nyland will be in attendance.

c.    Saturday, 30 Jan 2010: 

1.    Breakfast is available at the golf course restaurant beginning at 0600

2.    All hands meet in the lobby of the National Naval Aviation Museum aboard NAS Pensacola for the guided tour beginning at 1000; tour lasts approximately 2 hours.  No admission fee.

3.    Lunch at the Cubi Bar Restaurant “Westpac Room” located in the museum at 1230; individual checks/order from menu.

4.    IMAX show “Fighter Pilot” at the museum at 1400.  Cost is $7.50/person.

5.    McGuire’s Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St, Pensacola:  1800 for cocktails in the Grand Ballroom (cash bar);  1900 dinner, seafood buffet ($25.00/person  plus tax and tip; please bring cash)

6.    After dinner cocktails at the “Guest House” (Gen Davis’s quarters) aboard NAS Pensacola.

7.    Sunday, 31 Jan 2010:  brunch at the “Guest House”; time TBA.

3.    Misc Admin, Logistics, and Communications:

a.    Quarters for all personnel staying aboard NAS Pensacola is Bldg 600, except for Gen Davis, who will be billeted at the Guest House.

b.    Base/Area Map available in the lobby of Bldg 600.

c.    Key Personnel Phone numbers:

1.    Craig Wood: (850) 776-3193

2.    Craig Hullinger:  (309) 634-5557

3.    John Wilkes (228) 623-4516

C. W. WOOD

Planned Drill Attendance Det 4 Drill

Reservations on Base Quarters Unless Noted *
31 total as of Jan 21, 2010 

Larry and Jan Anderson
Jim Bailey
George and Cathy Braun

Drew and Margaret Davis
Jim and Mary Dunn
Byron and Janet Hill
Kay and Will Holahan

Jim and June Homan

Craig and Beth Hullinger
Larry and Medy Magilligan
Greg McLaughlin 

Ken and Bev Morey
Terry and Joanne Sebold 

John and Marcia Sevold *

John Wilkes

Craig and Phyllis Wood *

Ron and Linda Wozniak *

*(At the Drill but Staying at home)

  

Friday Golf

George Braun

Jim Homan
Larry Magilligan
Terry Sebold 

John Sevold

John Wilkes
Craig Wood
Ron Wozniak 

Friday O'Club Bar 1700 + - ?

All Hands + General Spider and Brenda Nyland 

Museum and Luncheon on Saturday

Larry and Jan Anderson

Jim Bailey
George and Cathy Braun

Drew and Margaret Davis

Jim and Mary Dunn

Byron and Janet Hill

Kay and Will Holahan

Jim and June Homan

Craig and Beth Hullinger

Larry and Medy Magilligan
Greg McLaughlin  
Ken and Bev Morey
Terry and Joanne Sebold  

John and Marcia Sevold

John Wilkes

Craig and Phyllis Wood 

Ron and Linda Wozniak

Saturday evening dinner at McGuires

Larry and Jan Anderson

Jim Bailey
George and Cathy Braun

Drew and Margaret Davis

Jim and Mary Dunn

Byron and Janet Hill

Kay and Will Holahan

Jim and June Homan

Craig and Beth Hullinger
Larry and Medy Magilligan
Greg McLaughlin  

Ken and Bev Morey
Terry and Joanne Sebold 

John and Marcia Sevold

John Wilkes

Craig and Phyllis Wood

Ron and Linda Wozniak

Sunday Brunch - Restaurant TBD

Larry and Jan Anderson

George and Cathy Braun

Drew and Margaret Davis

Jim and Mary Dunn

Byron and Janet Hill

Kay and Will Holahan

Jim and June Homan

Craig and Beth Hullinger
Larry and Medy Magilligan
Greg McLaughlin
Terry and Joanne Sebold 

John and Marcia Sevold

John Wilkes

Craig and Phyllis Wood

Ron and Linda Wozniak

Can't Make it this Year

Alice Marie Joralemon
Doug Barney
Eric Bennet
Steve Eddington 
Clarence Harper 
Joe Brooks
Bob Raclaw

Larry Woods
Lynne Wardlow