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Marine Corps birthday celebrated
Greeting guests at the door are Diamond State Detachment 704 Commandant Patrick Feehly, left, and Sr. Vice Commandant Tim Shepke.
November 24, 2019
The Marine Corps League Diamond State Detachment 704 from Millsboro celebrated its 30th charter anniversary and the 244th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps Nov. 10 at Kings Creek Country Club. The celebration was attended by 100 Marines, family members and guests.
Greeting guests at the door are Diamond State Detachment 704 Commandant Patrick Feehly, left, and Sr. Vice Commandant Tim Shepke.
Detachment 704 Past Sr. Vice Commandant Dick Mansfield and his wife Rose take a moment for a photo.
Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 1 Past President Walter Koopman joins Captain Tom Terrell, retired, in front of Terrell’s collection of WWII memorabilia.
Richard Ianieri from MCL 288 in Pennsylvania atteneded the celebration with his mother Diane Micolucci.
Guests from American Legion Post 28 gather for a photo. Shown (l-) are 3rd Vice Commander Russ Bufflap, Marie Bufflap, Donna Miller and Sons of American Legion Squadron 28 Commander Garth Miller.
Colorguard from the Indian River High School Junior ROTC attended the celebration. Shown are (l-r) Cadet Lance Cpl. Raymond Andrade, Cadet First Sgt. Jordan Hastings, Cadet Lance Cpl. Logan Marvel and Cadet Lance Cpl. Mario Marsiglia.
Enjoying the event are (l-r) MCL Detachment 704 Judge Advocate Frank Barnes and Judy and Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton.
Keynote speaker for the celebration Lt. Col. David Smith, retired, stands with MCL Detachment 704 Past Commandant and state Sr. Vice Commandant Dick Kollar.
