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The Ohio Valley Marines Marine Corps League Detachment No. 882 - Sewickley, Pennsylvania About Us |
| The Ohio Valley Marine Corps League Detachment
No. 882 had its beginning in April 1994, much like the Marine Corps in
1775 in Tun Tavern. With a gathering of former Marines having a few
drinks at the American Legion Post No. 4 in Sewickley, it was discussed
that there are a sufficient number of Marines in the local area to start
a Marine Corps League Detachment. The men began seeking out former
Marines at all of the American Legions, VFW Posts and local bars to find
the required 15 former Marines to start a Detachment. By May of 1994 we
were 15 in number, including one former Woman Marine and a Charter. Jim
Dempsey accepted the position of Commandant with Bob Wagner as Sr. Vice,
Fred Baird as Jr. Vice, Joe D'Archangelo as Adjutant/Paymaster, Wade
McKenney as Sergeant at Arms, Gary Farole as Chaplain and Marilou Farole
as Historian. These officers were sworn in by the then Southwest
Division Vice Commandant Tom Justin. Shortly thereafter the Detachment
secured uniforms and flags and started a color guard. The Detachment
was asked to participate in parades and military funeral services. In
1996, the Detachment attended its first State Convention to find out
what this "Band of Brothers" was all about. We learned the ropes, grew
in numbers, and quickly became a Detachment to be reckoned with. The
Detachment is now approximately 60 members in strength, has won two
First Place Americanism Awards at the State level and a Second place at
the National level. The Detachment publishes a monthly newsletter,
"Jarhead News", to keep the members informed of all activities; some of
which include: Parades, Funeral Services, Ceremonial Firing Squads,
VAVS, Toys for Tots, Rifle and Pistol Shooting Teams, Family Picnic, Bus
Trips and Tours, Christmas Parties, Highway Cleanup, and Community
Service Programs. We are proud to represent the United States Marine
Corps as the Few, the Proud, the Ohio Valley Marines in our community. If you would like more information about our Detachment please follow the "MEMBERSHIP" link above to obtain contact information. |
