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Crossroads of the
Corps
The Magazine of the Marines’ Memorial Association & Foundation, San Francisco \ FALL 2019
WE WELCOME OUR VISITING
U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS FOR
S.F. FLEET WEEK 2019! Details on page 33 »
HELP US HONOR
THE LEGACY OF
THEIR LOVED
ONE.
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serve Gold Star Parents,
whose loss can only be truly
understood by others like
them.
Your generous contribution
directly benefits the families
who come here each year to
find a safe and loving
environment to remember
their fallen hero.
Please give today.
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ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION
GIVE ONLINE at ourmission.MarinesMemorial.org/GoldStar or use the envelope at the
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Donations of $500 or more will be listed in Crossroads.
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Crossroads
FALL 2019 \ VOLUME 85 NUMBER 3
of the
Corps
4 Correspondence
5 Bits & Pieces: News You Can Use
25 The Club Calendar
MARINES’ MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION \ A NON-PROFIT VETERANS ORGANIZATION
609 Sutter St. · San Francisco, CA 94102 · tel (415) 673-6672 · fax (415) 441-3649
EVENTS IN REVIEW
email Member@MarinesMemorial.org · website MarinesMemorial.org
10 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Room Reservations: 1-800-5-MARINE MarinesMemorial.org
Crossroads of the Corps is published quarterly for Members and Supporters of the 13 Meet the Author
Marines’ Memorial Association and Foundation.
EDITOR/DESIGNER Rose McCoy crossroads@MarinesMemorial.org
THE LIVING MEMORIAL
MARINES’ MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman Mr. Rick Hartnack, Marine Veteran 18 Generous Contributions
Secretary Ms. Susannah R. Stokes, Marine Veteran
28 Scholarship Winners for 2019/20
Mr. Lucas Babbitt, Navy Veteran · LtCol Robert Barrow, USMC (Ret.)
Mr. Carl Eberling, Marine Veteran · Mr. J. Barrie Graham, Marine Veteran 34 Honoring the Legacy with Care
Mr. Tim Hsia, Army Veteran · Mr. Peter Kump, Marine Veteran
Ms. Nicole Nolette, Navy Veteran · Mr. M. K. Palmore, Marine Veteran
Packages
Mr. Doug Porter, Navy Veteran · BrigGen Frank Quinlan, USMC (Ret.)
Mr. Robert Shaw, Marine Veteran · LtCol Jeffrey Tice, USAF (Ret.)
YOUR CLUB & ASSOCIATION
MARINE MILITARY ADVISORS
Col Charles Dockery, USMC · Col Daniel Kazmier, USMC 6 Meet the Members
Col Ricardo Martinez, USMC · Col Ross Parrish, USMC
Col Joseph D. Williams, USMC · SgtMaj Devon Lee, USMC 8 Earn a Free Night’s Stay
MARINES’ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 17 Eagle and Manager of the Year
Chairman Mr. J. Barrie Graham, Marine Veteran
Secretary VADM Jody Breckenridge, USCG (Ret.) 24 Meet Your Board Members
Mr. Bradford Davis, Navy Veteran · Mr. Travis Dredd, Marine Veteran
Mr. Rick Hartnack, Marine Veteran · Mr. Christopher Homewood, Marine Veteran 27 Meet the Staff
Mrs. Maureen Logan, Patriot Supporter · Mr. Peter Paffrath, Marine Veteran
Mr. Ian Thomson, Marine Veteran · Mr. Joe Vollono, Navy Veteran 30 Worldwide Reciprocal Clubs
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Lieutenant General Jan Huly, USMC (Ret.)
OF INTEREST
STAFF
General Manager & Chief Operating Officer 11 A Member’s Journey to Normandy
Michael Allen michaelallen@MarinesMemorial.org
Chief Financial Officer Ruby Wu rubywu@MarinesMemorial.org
15 Book Review
Director of Membership Mackenzie Jakoubek mackenziejakoubek@MarinesMemorial.org
33 2019 San Francisco Fleet Week
Director of Living Memorial Col Brendan Kearney, USMC (Ret.)
brendankearney@MarinesMemorial.org Schedule
Director of Sales Milen Orendain milenorendain@MarinesMemorial.org
Exec. Assistant to the President & CEO Carol Taylor caroltaylor@MarinesMemorial.org
Director of Information Technology Anne Walker annewalker@MarinesMemorial.org
Director of Development Chelsea Leonard chelsealeonard@MarinesMemorial.org
Director of Human Resources Celeste Repsher celesterepsher@MarinesMemorial.org Event photos: Jan Lundberg Photography
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CORRESPONDENCE \ YOUR VIEWS
Scholarship Awardees Share ogy with a concentration in Criminol-
Their Gratitude ogy. I will also be a cadet in the Army
ROTC program, where I will prepare to
Dear MMA Scholarship Supporters, commission as a Second Lieutenant in
Thank you so much for the support the United States Army. My goal is to
and opportunity you have given me commission as a Military Police Officer
through this scholarship. It is an Would you like to share a and then promote to a Civil Affairs Of-
honor to be recognized by such a response to what you read here? ficer. I will also be a part of the Manda-
distinguished organization. With your A suggestion or opinion about rin Language Program at the Univer-
help I will be able to finish my degree your Club experience? Please sity of Portland, which is a language
in International Studies in Arabic and address correspondence to currently in demand in the Army.
go on to study translation and inter- Crossroads@MarinesMemorial.org. Sincerely,
pretation. I hope in the future that I Natalie Ruben
am able to support students just as
you have supported me. MMA Scholarship Program Supporters:
Dear MMA Scholarship Supporters,
Appreciatively, Going to college as a 28-year-old
Thank you for the Marines’ Memorial
Emily Krupka Marine veteran was no easy task. It is
Family Scholarship. As a member of
people such as yourself that make my
a military family, I have experienced
MMA Scholarship Program Supporters: academic journey a little more stress-
many changes through frequent
free. Upon graduation, I will pursue a
I wish that I could shake each of your relocations, new schools, and new
Master’s in Special Education. I hope
hands and tell you how much this communities. It means so much to
to teach elementary school, as I feel
means to me. me to know that the Marines’ Memo-
that males are underrepresented in
Eight years ago, you could not have rial is looking out for me and other
both special education and primary
convinced me that the Marine Corps military families like my own. I cannot
education. Whether in combat, gar-
would have such a profound influence express enough my gratitude for your
rison, or the classroom, helping those
on who I am as a person. You could contribution to my goals to become a
in need has always been of the highest
have asked me the significance of an computer science IT professional and
importance, and education is how I
Ivy League university and I would to eventually help solve some of our
feel I can continue my calling in life.
have shrugged. For every doubt, there nation’s technological challenges.
Your donations do not just affect
were people like you who believed that Shannon Campbell
the recipient of the MMA scholarship,
I could achieve the unimaginable.
but the lives that s/he will change, and
As a veteran, people often assume To the donors of the Dr. Nancy M.
for that, I say Thank You.
that my tuition is entirely covered Schonher scholarship,
All the best, Semper Fi!
by the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill and Yellow
Jorge G. Gonzalez Jr I am so honored to have been awarded
Ribbon Program, but that is not the
your scholarship. You have opened the
case. Columbia University is not only
doors wide! In the fall, I plan use the
among the most expensive universi- Dear MMA Scholarship Supporters,
money for two professional endeavors
ties, but it also happens to be located I am honored to be selected as a re- that I otherwise cannot afford. With
in one of the most expensive cities. I cipient of the Wesley Hammon Leach your financial assistance, I am confi-
can assure you that your financial con- Scholarship. My grandparents have dent that both my future mentees and
tributions are a valuable investment been members of the Marines’ Memo- my patients will improve their health
in my education and that every penny rial for 37 years and I am thankful to and well-being.
will be spent responsibly. honor them through this scholarship.
Warm Regards,
Jacob D. Babcock I will be a freshman this fall at the
Adrienne Law, DO
Sergeant, US Marine Corps University of Portland studying Sociol-
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BITS & PIECES \ CLUB NEWS AND INITIATIVES
“The person who says it cannot be "You don't lead by hitting people
done should not interrupt the person over the head — that's assault, not
who is doing it.” » Chinese Proverb leadership." » Dwight D. Eisenhower
Members get more in the Top MMA Membership Recruiter
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Though Bob himself just joined this
Are you a member aged 75+? past spring, he has already referred
five people for membership. Turn to
We have introduced a new member-
page 8 for help in spreading the word.
ship category to show support for our
loyal members who may be on a fixed “I am not afraid of an army of lions
income. If you are 75 years of age or led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army
older, and have been an active Veteran of sheep led by a lion.”
member for 20 consecutive years or » Alexander the Great
25 non-consecutive years, you are eli-
Did you know that, as a member, you gible to “lock in” the price of member- Is Marines’ Memorial in your will?
are entitled to a 10% discount in the ship that is current on your 75th birth-
Leatherneck Restaurant? Benfactor day. Semper Fidelis members retain all
members save 15%! If you haven't en- standard member benefits, and your
joyed a meal here lately, you'll find the contribution remains tax deductible.
food — and the view — as delightful. For Contact Membership at Member@
dinner reservations, go to Marines MarinesMemorial.org to learn more.
Memorial.org/restaurant. “Opportunity is missed by most
“It is necessary for us to learn from because it is dressed in overalls and If you have included, or plan to
others’ mistakes. You will not live long looks like work.” » Thomas Edison include, the Marines’ Memorial in
enough to make them all yourself.” your estate plan, please let us know.
Share your passion for reading
» ADM Hyman G. Rickover Contact our Development Director,
Chelsea Leonard, at (415) 658-9210 or
Help us keep you informed
ChelseaLeonard@MarinesMemorial.
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MarineClub Monthly? If not, please makes a difference!
let us know right away! It’s the easiest
“The best leader is the one who has
way for members to stay current on
sense enough to pick good men to do
the Club calendar, plus members-only
what he wants done, and the self-
news and special offers. Email us at
restraint to keep from meddling with
Member@MarinesMemorial.org or log
them while they do it.”
into the member portal at Marines
If you love to read and enjoy writing » Theodore Roosevelt
Memorial.org/membership and click
as well, consider submitting a book re-
“Member Login.” In Memory
view for publication in a future edition
“I cannot think of an historical of Crossroads. On page 15, you'll find If you know of a member who has
example in which giving a president this quarter's recommended reading passed on, please let us know at
fewer perspectives or fewer options list, along with a book review by mem- Member@MarinesMemorial.org or
was better than giving a president ber John Davies. Please email submis- call us at (415) 673-6672.
more perspectives and more options.” sions (up to 700 words) to Brendan
» LTG H.R. McMaster, USA (Ret.) Kearney@MarinesMemorial.org.
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ALL PRESENT OR ACCOUNTED FOR! \ MEET THE MEMBERS
Vietnam Era Army Veterans Home, Gordon has logged 28 bers’ happy hour, but it is the friendship
Nurse TAMARA years flying patrols, rescue, and marine and affection of our employees that
CAGNEY credits her protection missions for the Coast Guard they are most grateful for. “In every
service with giving Auxiliary. He also occasionally co-pilots department, the staff is wonderful,”
her the opportunity missions for Angel Flight. “Plus,” he Kelly says. On the way to check-in, “we
and tools to lead, says, “there’s the honey-do list.” The drop our luggage for hugs from Troy.
along with a ground- Vietnam veteran (FAC callsign Hostage There are more hugs at the front desk,
ing in strength and resiliency. As an Bear) joined MMA in 2006 when he was then in the dining room. Everybody is
officer, she supervised nursing care recruited by a friend who was a Navy just lovely, so kind and efficient and
providers at Army medical facilities in Seal. “I think he got me to join as much welcoming.” Kelly and Carolyn like to
Texas, Louisiana, and California. for his own benefit, since he got a free share their home away from home,
Following her separation from the night at the Club,” says Gordon with a counting a number of member recruits
Army in 1979, Tamara worked with laugh. One of his own favorite benefits among their friends. Surely, there are
veterans with substance use disorders of Benefactor membership is a suite enough hugs to go around.
at the Veterans Administration — upgrade when he and his wife, Jeanne,
“some of the most meaningful work of stay over following events like Shultz JIM AND YVONNE
my career.” Since 2000, she has served Series lectures and the Salute to Viet- HURSON both flew
as an onsite psychologist in the Em- nam Veterans. “It’s nice to have a place during the Vietnam
ployee Assistance Program at Sandia in the city,” he says. Gordon recently War, Jim as an Air
National Laboratories. Tamara’s father, contributed pieces to the Living Memo- Force C141 pilot and
a Naval Academy graduate and retiree rial from the collection of his late friend Yvonne as a Pan Am
from the Silent Service (submarines), is Drury E. “Mac” McCall. McCall, a Purser flying military
remembered on a plaque on the Club’s Marine fighter pilot with the Guadalca- charters transporting servicemen to and
seventh floor. “My first visit to the nal Cactus Air Force, was a charter from Vietnam for R&R. Yvonne remem-
Marines Memorial Club,” she recalls, member of the Marines’ Memorial Club. bers loving every minute of those
“was as just a tadpole in 1953 when my flights. Memorable missions for Jim
parents stayed here before shipping out Though Navy included being selected for Operation
to their new duty station in Hawaii. veteran and retired Deep Freeze, flying to Antarctica in
Tamara became a member herself in photographer support of the National Science Founda-
1985 and uses the Club as her home KELLY HOPE and tion, and being assigned to fly support
base in San Francisco. She comes for a his “SO” CAROLYN for President Ford’s visit to the Bay
variety of Club events, from speaker CROCKET have Area. In 2016, the Hursons established
and commemorative programs to the been members for Valiance Wines, whose wines are
Ladies Teas, and also appreciates not just five years, both have a long associa- dedicated to service and heroism and
having to make a late drive home after a tion with the Marines’ Memorial. Kelly whose profits benefit veterans and their
jazz or symphony concert. “I live in the is the son of Dolores and Bob Hope, families. Their current releases com-
Delta and work in Livermore,” she says who performed on radio broadcasts in memorate D-Day with two wines
“so having a place in the City where I the Marines’ Memorial Theatre in its honoring two 101st Airborne medics
belong has been wonderful.” early days. Carolyn’s father was a WWI who cared for the wounded around Utah
Marine who joined when the Club Beach, and two wines recognizing the
In “retirement,” opened in 1946. The couple really can’t service of the Merchant Marine and the
former Marine pilot get enough of the Marines’ Memorial Medical Service Corps. The Hursons
GORDON EVANS Club and the people who make it so have been Marines’ Memorial members
is busier than ever: special. “We go frequently and stay,” since 2005. Jim doesn’t track how many
maintaining his four says Carolyn. “We love the Easter and others they may have influenced to join,
Napa Valley acres, Thanksgiving brunches, and the New but says, “We’ve given weekends to
managing invest- Year’s Eve party is out of this world!” friends as gifts. It’s like an island of
ments that remain from a career in They enjoy the Theatre, too, and raved cameraderie, where you really under-
commercial real estate, and volunteer- about the recent Cole Porter show. They stand that service members are valued.
ing. Alongside support for the Pacific appreciate every amenity, never I don’t feel compelled to sell it, I just try
Legal Foundation and Yountville missing the breakfast buffet or mem- to share it.”
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Marines’ Memorial to Unveil New Displays Honoring
Benefactor, Patriot, and Legacy Supporters
T
he fall of 2019 will bring with it some Additionally, two standalone displays will
significant changes to our Living reflect contributions from members of our
Memorial, as we remove our “old” major donor club, The Patriots Circle, and
Benefactor Alcove and replace it with commitments from members of our legacy
a significantly upgraded series of dis- society, The Guard.
plays that will more appropriately recognize All the displays will be biannually updated
the contributions made by our members and with required changes, particularly with the ad-
supporters since 1946. ditions of new Benefactors, as well as up-to-date
This effort will bring closure to a planning acknowledgement of our Patriots Circle and
effort that began in the spring of 2018. There Guard members.
was a clear consensus with both our Association
and Foundation Boards of Directors, and a num- If you would like to upgrade to a Benefactor
ber of you, that our current Benefactor display membership, please contact our Membership
did not adequately represent our appreciation Department at (415) 673-6672 x223 or
for the generous contributions our members and Member@MarinesMemorial.org.
donors have made over the past decades. If you have designated Marines’ Memorial as
Located in our Elevator Lobby, we will have a recipient of a planned gift, please let us know!
two large displays, one depicting Benefactors Contact Chelsea Leonard, Director of Develop-
from 1946 to 1997 and the other covering 1998 ment, at (415) 658-9210 or ChelseaLeonard@
to the Present, both Individual and Family plans. MarinesMemorial.org.
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MEMBERS:
Earn one Free
Night's
Accommodations for
every new member you sign up.
Spread the word and help others discover the Advantages of
Membership in the Marines’ Memorial. Benefits include:
Access to the Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel Direct support of our mission to Honor the
in San Francisco, with special member rates and Legacy of Military Service.
packages, plus the private club ambience of
Chesty’s Bar and the Leatherneck Steakhouse.
To be eligible for Marines’ Memorial member-
Over 240 Reciprocal Clubs around the world.
ship, candidates must have served honorably
Eligibility for over $100,000 in College Schol- or currently serve in any branch of the US
arships each year. Armed Forces.
Networking opportunities with Currently
Please share the application on the facing
Serving and Veteran communities, including a
page, or refer your friends to MarinesMemorial.
Members-only Happy Hour Tuesday – Friday.
org to join! Make sure they tell us you referred
Invitations to Special Events, like the annual them, so you will be eligible for a “Member Get
Marine Corps Birthday Ball, George P. Shultz a Member” gift certificate. For each new Veteran
Lecture Series, holiday brunches and more. member you refer, you will receive one night’s
Discounted rates for reunions, celebrations and accommodations* at the Marines’ Memorial Club
weddings held in the Club’s Banquet Facilities. & Hotel.
*Certificates are for standard room Sunday-Thursday and cannot be combined with other discounts or packages. Referred
member must be a new Veteran member who has paid the $200 membership contribution. Referrer must be an active member.
Certificates have no cash value and are not transferable or replaceable. Rewards are sent quarterly.
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Membership Application
APPLY ONLINE Questions? Member@MarinesMemorial.org or (415) 673-6672 x223
at MarinesMemorial.org Marines’ Memorial Association, 609 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94102
Membership Categories (All donations are tax-deductible and non-refundable):
h Regular Veteran & Retired, all US Services, including Merchant Marine (wartime): Annual donation $200
h Currently Serving Members of the Armed Forces All Services $35 (Rates remain the same until personnel departs Active/Reserve
status, then normal member rates apply)
h Benefactor Veteran, Retired, or Currently Serving.
Benefits include: Engraved name plate, room upgrade at no additional cost (based on availability at check-in), advance special events res-
ervations, 15% discount in the Leatherneck Steakhouse, 15% discount on Memorabilia.
h Individual Plan One time donation of $3500 (Includes primary and spouse)
h Family Plan One time donation of $4500 (Includes primary, spouse and family guest cards at no additional charge)
Membership Information (Please print clearly)
First Name, MI, Last Name: ________________________________________________
Branch of Service: h USMC h USN h USA h USAF h USCG h Merchant Marine (wartime)
Military Status: _____________________ Highest/Current Rank: _____________________
Birth Date: ____ /____ /____ Email: ______________________ @ _________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ____________
Home Phone: _________________________ Mobile: _____________________________
I certify that I served on Active Duty in the US Armed Forces from __________ to __________.
How did you hear about us?
h Advertisement or news article (Name of publication or site: _____________________________)
h Visit to the Club or Theatre h Member/family/friend h Site presentation h Other ______________________
Family Members
Your spouse, children over 21 years (who are ineligible for membership by themselves) and non-military parents are eligible for Guest
Cards. Spouse card is complimentary; all others are $50 annually, per Guest Card. Please list names, relations and ages of those for
whom you would like to add a card (use reverse side if necessary). In-laws are ineligible.
First & Last Name Relationship Email Amount Must be 21 Years+
____________________________________________________________________________________h_________
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Processing Your Membership Application
In addition to the completion of this application, please attach the following:
• Photocopy of Official Verification of Honorable Service: DD214 or Retired ID Card; copy of front of Active Duty ID
Card (Currently Serving only)
• Appropriate Donation (All donations are tax-deductible and non-refundable)
Circle Payment Type: MC VISA AMEX h Annual Auto-Renewal | Personal check or other: _______________
Total Amount Due (membership donation + guest card(s)) $ __________ h Additional Donation Enclosed $ __________
Credit Card # ____________________________________ Exp. Date ____________
Signature of Applicant ___________________________________ Date ________________
Referred by ___________________________________________ Welcome Aboard!
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COMMEMORATION » D-Day 75th Anniversary
T
he 75th anniversary of the Together, the two men presented a
landings on D-Day was series of stories “…scripted from many
observed at the Marines’ hours of veterans’ audio and video
Memorial Club on 6 June. testimony and hundreds of pages of
Presenting that evening were transcripts.” The stories, edited for
Brigadier (Ret) Roderick Macdonald brevity and clarity, were composites
MBE, Dr. Seth Givens, and Mr. Phil of many stories. They read inter-
Gioia, each of whom helped bring viewer and interviewee parts from
new life to an event that changed the transcribed interviews, and both men
course of history. gamely affected the accents of each
Brigadier (Ret) Macdonald was participant. Mr. Gioia and Brigadier
made a Member of the Order of the Macdonald honored the veterans with
British Empire, Military Division in their own words, bringing the audi-
1983. Dr. Seth Givens is a historian From left: Brigadier (Ret) Roderick ence with them through the humor
<
from the US Marine Corps History Di- Macdonald, MBE, Mr. Phil Gioia, and humanity of the interviews.
vision, where he is currently preparing and Dr. Seth Givens The majority of the evening was
the official history of the Marine Corps devoted to Brigadier Macdonald’s and
in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Phil Gioia Dr. Givens acknowledged the sub- Mr. Gioia’s re-enactments. They read
served as an infantry platoon leader jectivity of history, noting that what he from the interview of Heinrich Runder,
and company commander during two would be sharing with the audience in- interviewed by Dieter Echkhertz, and
Vietnam tours; he has since pursued cluded his opinions. He discussed the from the First Wave account of Marvin
business management in the tech- difficulty of coalition warfare such as Perrett. Mr. Gioia took the part of Ben-
nology sector, and is a co-founder of the Allies pursued, saying, “It requires jamin Alvarado, age nineteen at the
Pathfinder Partners LLC. the merging of not just resources time he landed on Omaha Beach, and
Colonel Brendan Kearney, USMC but objectives, and the debate over Brigadier Macdonald offered numbers
(Ret.), director of our Living Memorial, these means and ends often becomes cited in the interviews for context:
opened the program. He acknowledged acrimonious in alliances.” It is just this, 45,000 Canadians, over 400,000 Amer-
the veterans in the room and gave spe- he told the audience, that lead him to icans, and a roughly equal number of
cial thanks given to Jim and Yvonne believe 6 June at Normandy was not British had died. That was in addition
Hurson of Valiance Wines for donating a foregone conclusion, but rather a to the 24-26 million Russians and five-
wine for the evening, before inviting chain of events caused by the Allies’ to-eight million Germans who died in
the speakers onto the stage. choices. After examining several sets World War II.
Brigadier Macdonald encouraged of circumstances, he moved into an By the end of the evening, the
the audience to remember D-Day analysis Eisenhower’s actions as the three men had told the stories, as best
through the words of all participants. Commander of Supreme Headquar- they could, of six men who fought on
He explained, “Understanding of ters Allied Expeditionary Force. The D-Day. They gave perspective to the
military history can only occur if we planned invasion, Givens detailed, was circumstances leading to the landing,
examine the experiences of those in- the largest recorded armada ever as- and humanity to all those who fought.
volved on both sides.” He gave several sembled at 6,939 vessels, accompanied Brigadier Macdonald gave the final
examples, including never-before-seen by the Airborne Division’s 11,590 air- remarks, speaking to the audience
photographs of Red Cross nurses craft. All of this, he told the audience, about where the men are buried, and
and a wealth of lost German journal came together for the immortalized ac- all those who visit each year to pay
entries. He then handed the narrative tion. To pair the staggering statistic he their respects. He closed by quoting
off to Dr. Givens to give the strategic presented with a human component, Eisenhower’s letter to the men who
context by explaining the reasons for Dr. Givens invited Brigadier Macdon- fought that day: “The eyes of the world
the where and when of D-Day. ald and Mr. Gioia back to the stage. are upon you.”
Would you like to sponsor an event?
Contact Development Director Chelsea Leonard at ChelseaLeonard@MarinesMemorial.org to learn more.
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NORMANDY, FRANCE: 5–6 JUNE 2019 by Jerry Wilkerson
L
ow hanging steel blue clouds The following day, the actual anni- The formal ceremony was held at
pushed inland along the coast versary of the invasion, morning clouds COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, the American
of Normandy on Wednesday 5 gave way to a mostly sunny sky and cemetery. Heads of state offered their
June, as final preparations for warmer temperatures. Roads through views of history, honor, duty, and the
the 75th anniversary of D-Day small coastal towns, villages, and fields value of sacrifice. Uniformed service
were underway. As I looked out at the were jammed with people and vehicles. members attended to the old veterans.
choppy English Channel in the early Most folks just parked where they could The cemetery’s 9,300 iconic white
dawn hours, lights were winking on in and walked the rest of the way to the crosses stood in perfect rows, splayed
small towns and villages up and down cliffs overlooking the landing beaches. out for acres overlooking the beach and
the coast. It was eerily quiet. They crossed over the footsteps of re- bright blue ocean. There were two beau-
Locals went about their business treating German soldiers from 75 years tiful, stately white flag poles on each
as people from around the world ago, when the war turned and the Nazis side of the cemetery, the tallest I have
assembled for two days of memori- were forced back toward Berlin. ever witnessed, with immense American
als. Old warriors in wheelchairs, with Observances included a 21-can- flags casting an ever-loving eye upon
walkers or canes saluted each other non salute. There were fly-overs with the lads interred below. They turned the
with gnarled, trembling hands. Tears antique, vintage and current aircraft, tide of war, these gallant men.
flowed and they gazed out to sea, re- some trailing red, white, and blue
calling their experiences in this very contrails. Parachutists filled the sky MMA member and Navy veteran Jerry
place so long ago, and realizing they with splendid round chutes. Flags Wilkerson has served as press secretary
may never come this way again. It was from participating countries snapped to two Members of Congress, CBS news
indeed a legion of honor. in the breeze. broadcaster, and police commissioner.
TO ORDER A PLAQUE, PLEASE COMPLETE AND FAX OR MAIL THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT TO:
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» GEN Stanley McChrystal, USA
(Ret.) Leaders: Myth and Reality
Soviet intervention in Afghanistan
O
mythology, not the reality.” One of the
and the Vietnam War, and further to great myths, he said, is of a checklist:
n the evening of 20 June, the birth of nations in the region. The if you do the right things, or are born
General Stanley McChrys- future he sees, he told the audience, is into the right situation, you will be a
tal, USA (Ret.) sat down a tentative but rational peace accord successful leader. The data show this
with Jane Wales, CEO of following the realization that the po- to not necessarily be true. Another
World Affairs and Global tential war is unwinnable. He warned, myth he debunked was that of attribu-
Philanthropy Forum, to discuss his “People up close, some are going to tion, the idea that the leader’s orders
34 years in the Army and his latest lose land, some will lose power, some define the success of the endeavor; in
book, Leaders: Myth and Reality. In will lose other things, and so you’ll reality, the final outcome often rests
his time with the US Army, General have a lot of players trying to knock on the context and the unit. Finally, he
McChrystal rose from a second lieu- the legs out from under it.” explained, we often do not support the
tenant in the 82nd Airborne Division Ms. Wales noted the inevitabil- right types of leaders, resulting in a
to a four-star general in command of ity with which the conversation lack of desirable effects.
all American and coalition forces in returned to leadership, asking General General McChrystal then trans-
Afghanistan. He currently serves as McChrystal about the evolution of his lated these leadership principles into
co-founder and partner of McChrystal views on the matter, in the context the language of politics. He analyzed
Group, an advisory services and lead- of his book. His understanding of candidates’ bids to lead and the his-
ership development firm. The book, leadership, he responded, began with tory of political leadership roles. New
a profile of thirteen of history’s great his mother’s interest in Greek mythol- media rules are making the situation
leaders, was available at the event. ogy. He went on to explain how these more confusing than ever for politi-
They began with a brief discussion myths led to the lionization of he- cal candidates, he told the audience,
of the escalating situation in Iran and roes, saying, “We have been devotees and our outward desire for stability is
the priorities of the players. General to the great woman and great man not reflected in our choices of leaders.
McChrystal expressed the belief that theory of history and we still can’t When politicians promise effective
Iran is seeking to become a regional let it go.” His life was influenced by a leadership, he continued, “…the power
power, to have a presence in the series of champions who were proof to influence how people think is many
Persian Gulf commensurate to their that anyone could be a leader. Upon times more dangerous than we realize.”
population and resources. He moved leaving the service and writing his The General concluded his
into an analysis of US goals, explain- memoir, however, he found that the thoughts on leadership with a recap of
ing to Ms. Wales, “During most of my actions of leadership he had attrib- the topics covered. He touched on
career, our objectives could really be uted to himself were, in fact, carried Afghanistan and US priorities, and
boiled down to the free flow of oil.” out by hundreds of people “behind the looked forward at the importance of
Things are no longer that simple; the scenes” that were a greater influence service in the development of leader-
current situation, he cautioned, is on the outcomes. ship. General McChrystal and Ms.
far more complex and delicate than These revelations set him on a Wales gave the audience a lot to con-
these priorities suggested. He went quest to redefine leadership. “What sider long after the program had ended.
on to express disapproval of the war we understand about leadership,”
in Yemen. General McChrystal continued, “is the
General McChrystal gave the audi-
ence more background to the current
conflicts, going as far back as the 1979 View Meet the Author events at MarinesMemorial.org/members/past-events.
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»Lynn Vincent and
Sarah Vladic Indianapolis
became fascinated with and repair, through an in-depth look
the story of the USS at its transport of the uranium core of
O
Indianapolis and is now the bomb, to the final sinking in the
n 9 July 2019, the Marines’ one of the world’s leading experts. Philippine Sea. They discussed the
Memorial hosted an eve- Ms. Vladic interviewed 108 youth of the recruits and the actions of
ning with Lynn Vincent survivors over eleven years. Initially Captain Charles McVeigh. They laid
and Sarah Vladic, authors intending to write a screenplay, she out the events of the night the
of Indianapolis. The book chose instead to write a book and Indianapolis sank and the aftermath in
tells the story of the USS Indianapolis, reached out for help. stark detail, followed by the eventual
sunk just after midnight on 30 July Lynn Vincent had been looking for rescue of the survivors. The presenta-
1945, and of the 316 men who man- years to write a World War II story. tion ended with a brief discussion of
aged to survive. Though Vladic had asked only for the court martial of the captain, before
Lynn Vincent, a US Navy veteran, assistance, Vincent was determined to moving on audience questions.
is the author and coauthor of eleven join the writing process. The harrowing tale was presented
nonfiction books. A long-time jour- The authors told the story of the with grace and compassion.
nalist, her investigative pieces have ship, seeking to bring back the voices
been cited before Congress and the of the 819 men lost at sea. Trading off
US Supreme Court. Sara Vladic is a the narrative, Vincent and Vladic
documentary filmmaker and National gave the audience a timeline for the
Geographic historian. As a child, she Indianapolis, from the initial attack
»Dale Brown The Kremlin Strike
T
he beautiful San Francisco Saturday afternoon of 10 August saw the
Marines’ Memorial hosting Dale Brown to discuss both his books and
his experiences as an author. The moderator for this event was Lieuten-
ant Colonel Jeff Tice, USAF (Ret.), who serves on the Board of Directors
of our Association.
To an audience of 25, Dale described both his early career as a navigator in
the US Air Force flying in B-52s and F-111s during the Cold War, and his early
desire to apply some of his experiences in writing non-fiction. Overcoming early
rejection and working with a literary agent eventually led to a string of successes
for his now 30+ books, including over a dozen best sellers. A full-time writer,
Dale shared advice on manuscript production, along with the particular lessons
learned that he applies to his disciplined approach to writing. His most recent
book, The Kremlin Strike, is available on Amazon.
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ne of the most forgotten the technical details of the air war, including
stories of “The Forgotten descriptions of both the B-29 and MIG-15, and
War” in Korea is that of how their performance compared during the
its greatest aerial battle. air offensive. And for the first time, the massive
On 23 October 1951, a for- clandestine deployment of Soviet troops in Man-
mation of nine B-29s from the 307th churia and North Korea is revealed. Among the
Bombardment Wing took off from Red Army formations sent there were radar early
Okinawa on a daylight mission to warning units and electronic warfare special-
strike a newly constructed North Ko- ists, as well as numerous anti-aircraft batteries.
rean airfield near the town of Namsi. The broader perspective of the air war is also
The air battle which followed ended covered, especially concerning the frustration
with six bombers being shot down or that the B-29 crews and MIG pilots felt about the
severely damaged by Soviet-piloted chafing restrictions that were in effect on both
MIG-15 jet fighters. What transpired sides throughout the the air war.
can best be described as a disaster of This volume fills a void that has long been
such catastrophic proportions that neglected in the history of the Korean Conflict.
the story was deliberately down- Overall, the account is quite readable, well-ref-
played by the Air Force and other authorities. Indeed, erenced, and illustrated with many rare photographs. Its greatest
this important event is still mentioned only in pass- strength comes from the book’s author’s own personal narrative.
ing by official histories of the period. As someone who was himself a Korean War B-29 pilot, Colonel
After many years of diligent research, retired Air McGill is able to bring the reader closer to the actual experience of
Force Lieutenant Colonel Earl J. McGill has pieced flying these most perilous combat missions.
together the true story of what has been called the It has been said that the best histories are those that, from many
“Black Tuesday” of the Korean air war. This contro- sources, capture the shadow of the real truth of what happened.
versial action experienced the highest loss rate of Black Tuesday Over Namsi definitely qualifies as one of these.
any bombing mission in US history. It also irrevo-
cably affected the entire Korean air war, forcing the Reviewed by John F. Davies, 1st Lieutenant, USMC 1977-1985
cessation of daylight B-29 missions and making
them operate exclusively at night. The mission itself
is uniquely and refreshingly recounted from the
point of view of both the American bomber crews READ THIS!
and the Russian fighter pilots who flew against them.
Shockingly, the Korean War B-29 effort was in
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many respects a “poor man’s” aerial campaign. Air-
crews had to deal not just with enemy flak and fight- Leaders: Myth and Reality by GEN Stanley McChrystal
ers, but with chronic aircraft malfunctions as well. Indianapolis by Lynn Vincent and Sarah Vladic
Many of the B-29s had recently been reactivated from
aircraft boneyards, and suffered from many unexpect- The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George
ed defects. Essential equipment such as flight suits Washington by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch
were often in short supply, and living conditions at
The Mueller Report published by The Washington Post
bases on Okinawa and elsewhere were quite Spartan.
Even flight lunches would sometimes consist of ined- The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better
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