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The Association lost many records in the fiasco of the Virginia Beach office. Several recipients of the Non Sibi, Sed Patriae award have expressed an interest on forming a Non Sibi, Sed Patriae Society as a part of the Association. Unfortunately we no longer have the records of who has received the award. We ask the membership to help us out in this matter.



The e-WORD
March-April 2010

THE 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECEPTION

HONORS SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE
ON MARCH 24 WITH THE FRANK TEJEDA AWARD



The Association honored Senator Daniel Inouye on 24 March 2010 with the Frank Tejeda Leadership Award. This award is presented annually to a member of the U.S. Congress who has supported the Total Force Marine Corps and National Security.

Senator Inouye is a Medal of Honor recipient for his service during World War II. On 21 April 1945, First Lieutenant Inouye, while attacking a ridge, directed his platoon in capturing an artillery and mortar position. He crawled up a slope and neutralized two machine gun emplacements and continued fighting, although wounded, until a grenade shattered his right arm. He refused evacuation and continued directing his men.



The Honorable Mr. Inouye is an eight term senator for the State of Hawaii and is the second most senior member of the Senate. He serves as the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations. The Association held the award ceremony on the "Top of the Hill" in the Reserve Officers Association building. Music was provided by a quintet from the "President's Own."

In attendance were representatives of our corporate sponsors of the event, General James Conway, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Lieutenant General Thomas Waldhauser, Deputy Commandant, PP&O, Lieutenant General Willie Williams, Director Marine Corps Staff, Lieutenant General John F. Kelly, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, Major General James L. Williams, Commanding General, 4th Marine Division, and Brigadier General James Lariviere, Director, Marine Corps Reserve.

Sometimes, when planning Association events, things don't turn out as expected. Senator Inouye was greatly honored by his selection for the award, however, due to his required presence on the floor of the Senate for votes on the "Health Care Repair" bill, he was unable to attend the event. In his place a member of his staff accepted the award on behalf of the Senator. Those in attendance were disappointed that the Senator could not be present for the award ceremony, but in the end it was a good opportunity for members of the Association to interact with Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve leadership.

Left to right: Joe Vowell, Vern Leubecker, Donnie Boyer, BGen James Lariviere, Bob Donaghue, LtGen John F Kelly, MGen James L Williams, Thomas "LPM" Howlett, and Gary Schroeder.


RECEIVED FROM THE INDIANA SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM

From: Harris, Carroll N - Indianapolis, IN [mailto:CNHarris@uspis.gov]
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 11:13 AM
To: undisclosed-recipients
Subject: Veteran Service Organization Volunteers Needed for Indiana Selective Service System Board Membership (Governor Nomination and Presidential Appointment )

The Indiana Selective Service System is seeking assistance from Veteran Service Organizations to recruit Board Members. Veteran Service Organization members have continued to serve their communities and military heritage by responding to the call and filling some of our critical vacancies. I am hoping that you can help us fill the boards with Veteran Service Organization members by distributing this request to your membership in Indiana. I am confident that the members of your organization will represent their communities well and faithfully in the event of the draft being reinstated, and I want to make sure that they know this opportunity exist. We currently have only a handful of counties in which we need to fill board membership positions: Jennings, Lake, Wells, Porter, Allen, Elkhart, Starke, Steuben, Huntington, Fayette, Union, Decatur, Rush, Vanderburg, Henry, Hendricks, and Randolf. I have attached text for easy cut and paste below my signature line, along with the attached information booklet and board member application. I am easily reached via my cell phone at 317-506-0369 should you have any questions or suggestions to assist me in my mission to fill our volunteer board member positions. I send my heartfelt advance thanks for your support of our veterans and military community at large.

Respectfully,
Carroll Harris
LtCol USMCR
Reserve Force Officer
Selective Service System
Region One, Indiana Detachment
C (317) 506-0369 Civ Work (317) 328-2523
Civ Email Work: cnharris@uspis.gov


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MEET THE CHALLENGE
Join the PFC Ryan Jerabek USMC Challenge Run on 14 August 2010

Ryan Jerabek, an 18 year old Hobart, Wisconsin, native had served our Nation in the United States Marine Corps with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Ryan was assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, 2nd Battalion, 4th Regiment, ECHO Co. Weapons Platoon. (2/4 Second to None) He gave his life for the cause of Freedom on 6 April, 2004 in Ramadi, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ryan was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V for extraordinary heroism. He also received the Purple Heart. This event is planned to take place on the roads that Ryan ran to prepare himself for his service in the Marine Corps.

The intention of this non-profit event is to honor and thank our veterans, all of our servicemen and women, and to Honor and Remember our Fallen Heroes.

The inspiration and driving force behind this event came from Ryan himself. In his senior year at Pulaski High School, he gave a speech about the Marine Corps. At the end of the speech, he implored his fellow students with the following:

"I'd like to ask of you to thank those who fought and are fighting in the battles to keep this country at the pinnacle of Freedom."
Ryan Jerabek 2 Dec 2002

This event is one way that we can honor Ryan's request.

For more information visit the PFC Ryan Jerabek Challenge Run Web site.
www.jerabekchallenge.us