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Voting Is Open & Updated Gouge

Classmates – Voting for Class Officers will open at 7am EDT on 21 September!  You can cast your votes at: Voting will close on 5 October, so vote early. You …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 21, 2023September 21, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Class of 78 in the Supply Corps to Meet at 45th

As part of our 45th Reunion next month, the Class of 78 Supply guys will meet for breakfast at 0800 on Friday, October 20th, at The Light House Bistro, 202 …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 19, 2023September 21, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Scott Burns’ (34th Co.) book ‘Baseball: More Than a Game’ added to Class Authors page

Scott Burns’ (34th Co.) book Baseball: More Than a Game’ has been added to Class Authors page.  In this book, Scott compiles baseball stories from the life of his Dad, …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 18, 2023September 18, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Class of 78 in the Supply Corps Page Added to the Class History Section

Scott Burns’ (34th Co.) history of 78 in the Supply Corps was added to the Class History section. As far as Scott could determine 17 classmates served in the Supply …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 18, 2023September 18, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Op-Ed by Mark Fox (14th Co.) Added to Professional Writings Page

The Op-Ed ‘How US Marines can protect commercial shipping in the Gulf’ authored by Mark Fox (14th Co.) Lt. Gen. Dave Beydler (Ret.) ’81, and Ari Cicurel was added to the Professional Writings page. It is the …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 13, 2023September 13, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Bob Schmermund (15th Co.) delivers his annual apology

As regular as the leaves turning in the fall, Bob Schmermund delivered his annual preseason apology to those in the general vicinity of Janet and his season tickets for what …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 9, 2023September 10, 2023Posted inUncategorized

John Kurowski (11th Co.) Recognized as Athletic Club Athlete of the Month

John Kurowski (11th Co.) was recognized by Sweat Therapy Fitness as their Athlete of the Month. The i recognition is even more impressive given that John was diagnosed with Parkinson’s …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 5, 2023October 27, 2024Posted inUncategorized

Strong Showing by 78 at Tailhook ’23

’78 had a strong showing at the Tailhook Association’s 67th Symposium Aug 24-26, 2023 at the Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada. In attendance were Bob Novak, Rodger Welch, Norm Hansen, Jeff Dickman, …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 26, 2023August 26, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Celebration of Life for Kevin Hannan (13th Co.)

Classmates, There will be a Celebration of Life for Kevin Hannan (13th CO) on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 5:30pm. The Celebration will be held at (see attachment): Crafter’s Brew …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 22, 2023August 22, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Obituary for Stephen A. Sterner (15th Co.) added to Memorial page

Obituary for Stephen Allen “Steve” Sterner It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our brother, Stephen A. Sterner at his home in Maitland, Fl on …

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Posted byMatthew EliasAugust 17, 2023August 17, 2023Posted inUncategorized

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