Announcement

Sr. Vice Commandant

Ashford Todd III

Jr. Vice Comandant

Andy Turner

E: fire156@windstream.net

Judge Advocate

Chuck Frisk

E: msgt1973@gmail.com

Jr. Past Commandant

Ashford Todd III

Adjutant/Paymaster

Tammy K. Coleman

Sergeant-At-Arms

Sal Laratta

Chaplain

Richard Hoibraten

Marine 4 Life Liaison/

Web Sergeant

Alton “Doc” Coleman

T-F-T

Wayne Roshaven

E: wroshaven@yahoo.com

Scuttlebutt Editor

Walt Scott

From the Commandant:

In June, Detachment 783 exhibited at the “Made in Georgia Festival” held in Towns County Rec and Convention Center. The two-day event featured vendors from all over the state of Georgia. Detachment 783 was the only VSO to exhibit at this year’s event. Due to our success with this event, I have sent in our exhibitor’s application for the Holiday Bazaar, November 5th – 6th. This is a similar styled show but for the Christmas Season. Your volunteerism is greatly appreciated.

Preparations for our U.S.M.C. Birthday Dinner are well on their way. We will hold the event in the private room upstairs at Brothers Restaurant in Young Harris. Ash Todd has arranged entertainment for our social hour. This year we will have door prizes and include the Detachment Marine of the Year and the Detachment Associate Member of the Year award presentations as part of our celebration. Our U.S.M.C.

Birthday Cake is being created, and provided by, Gary and Virginia Wimsett to whom we are grateful. Tickets for this event are $30.00/per person. Please mail your checks in a,s,a,p. or bring them to the next detachment meeting.

Semper Fi ~

Alton “Doc” Coleman

From the SVC:

I hope that all of you are enjoying these sunny summer months. As you know, raising money to fund our projects seems to be an area that is difficult to get participation in. If we are going to be able to provide aid to veteran families that come to us for help, fund scholarship programs, and meet requirements of our mission statements (The mission of the Marine Corps League is to promote the interest and to preserve traditions of the United States Marine Corps, strengthen the fraternity of Marines and their families, serve Marines and FMF Navy personnel who wear or have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, and foster the ideals of Americanism and patriotic volunteerism) then we need to step up and give a few hours of our time when our Detachment is in need of your help.

One way to start helping is for ALL of our members to purchase at least four of our challenge coins. You could ask for a $15 donation as you distribute them or if want to, you could just give them to friends and family.

At this time, we have distributed enough coins to repay the $1172 investment we made and we are now in profit mode! So please HELP OUT with a few hours of your time when we pass around the sign-up sheet or by everyone purchasing a few coins at our meeting on August 20th.

Semper Fi!

Ashford Todd III

From the JVC:

Raising money and recruiting is a tough business especially in this economic and political atmosphere that we are in now. However, it can be done. We had a very successful “Made in America Festival” with the use of good communication skills. Our Roses Program and challenge coins that we had custom made for Unicoi Detachment 783. We were able to use golf carts to shuttle the patrons around and talk to them. When they asked to donate, we directed Them to the booth inside. We were able to raise money by doing that.

Now moving on to the Gun Show.

Different dynamics, but the same principle. Meeting people and selling your detachment and yourself. In the end it always ends up very enjoyable meeting with others and talking. Not only with byers, but with the sellers and people running the show. That is where you make the connections and contacts for the future events. Most important to remember, have fun doing it.

Semper Fi!

Andrew Turner

From the Adjutant/Paymaster:

The Made in Georgia Festival was very successful, resulting in a total of $900.00 in donations for the two day event. The donations received were a result of our Roses Program, our detachment challenge coins and the Constitution handbooks we offered attendees. The funds will go towards Veterans Relief and other programs 783 currently supports.

Deadline for MCL Membership Dues is August 20th (our next detachment meeting). when making a check out to the detachment, please indicate its purpose in the memo section located on the bottom left corner of your check.

Thank You -

Tammy King Coleman

Dept. of GA Quarterly Meeting:

Department of Georgia held its Quarterly Meeting on Saturday, July 30th at the Coweta Veterans Club in Newnan. Among the various topics covered, I conducted a presentation on “the Role of Detachment Judge Advocates”. After the business meeting, Dept. Commandant Bill Miller held an “Organization Meeting” that was attended by Detachment Commandants, SVCs, JVCs, JAs, and detachment members. The session provided attendees the opportunity to ask questions, provide input and give feedback on matters pertaining to the Department of Georgia. Various topics were discussed, including recruiting, workshops to be held during quarterly meetings and bylaws. Our next quarterly meeting, on October 29th, Will feature a lunch ‘n’ learn workshop for paymasters. Detachment 1196 Major Stephen W. Pless in Griffin will play host

to the meeting.

Thank you,

Alton “Doc” Coleman

Dept. of Georgia

Judge Advocate

From: Chair of Rose Program:

The Marine Rose Program is about remembering the past as far back as the War of Independence. Honoring those who have gone before us and allowing us our freedom that we dearly hold. Most of all, we widely support tradition by providing funds to assist Marine Veterans in need, their families, scholarships, and the community.

Unicoi did a fantastic job distributing those remembrances at the “Made in Georgia Fair” recently. Not only did they receive over $500 in donations, But it afforded the opportunity to meet Marines and their families and the community in general. These events are our greatest recruitment tools.

Take the opportunity to volunteer at one of our upcoming events and meet the people who live in our community. A special thanks to Walt and Sharon Scott who spent numerous hours putting stickers on the roses.

Respectfully submitted,

Brandy Creel

Roses Program Chair

783 Meetings:

Our next two (2) Detachment meetings will be August 20th and September 17th, at 1000 hours, at the Major Leon Davenport Veterans Center in Blairsville.

Devil Dog Growl:

We will have a growl on 6 August, 2022 in the Old Nursing Home in Blairsville at 1000 hours. Annual dues are due at this Growl. Also, at this Growl we will have Election of Officers. If you would like to change to a different, let me know in July. Notify me ASAP if you are unable to make the Growl.

Woof, Woof,

PDD Walt Scott

Pound Keeper, Pound 206

MODD

Birthdays:

August -

Brenda Ashley

July -

Jaccilee. Szafranski

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

* If you don’t see your name here, let us know.

Warrior Expeditions Hikers Update:

UPDATE on our hikers from Warrior Expeditions as of July 20th. Here are the hikers locations:

Casey: Carrabassett, ME (as of 7/18)

Tim: Hanover, NH

Eddie: Rutland, VT

Mike: Delaware Water Gap, PA

Adam and Michele: Kempton, PA (will be there on Thursday)

James: Port Clinton, PA

Freddy: Off trail for the season

Upcoming Events:

Welcome Home Tribute To Veterans - Saturday, Sept. 24th

Western Carolina Regional Airport

Andrews, NC

* Detachment 783 to exhibit.

Dates of Interest:

August

1 The Corps’ Enlisted Rank and Pay Board revised the Rank

structure, incorporating Lance Corporals, E8s and E9s. The prefix

“acting” was abolished by Gen David M. Shoup, 2nd

Commandant of the Marine Corps, 1960.

2 Start of Operation Desert Shield, 1990

The Tonkin Gulf incident gives Pres. Johnson an excuse to increase

the America’s military presence in South Vietnam, 1964

The 1st Provisional Marine Brigade under BrigGen Edward A.

Graig, landed in Pusan, Korea, 1950.

World War I begins in Europe, 1914

3 The III Amphibious Force defeats the North Vietnamese Army in

the first major contact with NVA troops, 1966

3-14 Marines help relieve the legations at Peking, 1900

4 Marine Corps League incorporated by Act of Congress 1937.

U.S. Coast Guard established, 1790

5 Marines of the 22nd MEU (SOC) were flown to the American

Embassy, Monrovia, Liberia, to help evacuate several

thousand civilians threatened by civil war, 1990

6 MODD Growl at old Nursing Home at 1000 hours.

The first atomic bomb is dropped on Hiroshima, 1945

LtCol S. E. Watson’s Marines commenced their march on

the “Halls of Montezuma” in Mexico, 1847.

7 Terrorists strike U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dares

Salaam, Tanzania, killing 224 people including Americans, 1998

Vietnam War began, 1964.

SSgt Barbara Barnwell was the first Woman Marine awarded

the Navy and Marine Medal for Heroism, 1953.

Marines go into action, attacking Chinju from the south-western

corner of Pusan’s perimeter 1950

The 1st MarDiv landed at Guadalcanal to open the WWII

land offensive, 1942.

Purple Heart Medal established, 1782.

9 Secretary of the Navy declared that the Corps would have the

place of honor, “First on Foot and Right of the Line,” in any

naval formation, 1876.

11 MCRD transferred from Mare Island to San Diego, 1923.

12 The Secretary of the Navy authorized the enlistment of women

in the Marine Corps Reserve, 1918.

13 Opha M. Johnson became the first woman Marine, 1918.

13-19 MCL Nat’l Convention, Daytona Beach, FL.

14 Maj. Smedley Butler leads Marines ashore in Nicaragua, 1912

Advanced elements of the 1st MEF and 7th MEB arrived in Saudi

Arabia, joining UN forces against Araqi aggression, 1990.

15 Marines counterattack and banish the 4th NKPA Division on the

Naktong River in Korea, 1950

V-J Day: The Japanese surrender, 1945

The 1st Marine Brigade ends intervention of Haiti after nineteen

years of occupation, 1934

17 LtCol. Evans F. Carlson’s 2nd Raider Battalion raids Makin

Island in the Gilberts, 1942

18 Operation Starlight (Vietnam) began, 1965.

Marine launch the first large-scale amphibious assault on the

Van Tuong Peninsula, 1965

19 The Marines’ Hymn was registered with the U.S. Copyright

Office, 1919.

20 MCL meeting in Vets Bldg., Blairsville at 1000 hours

23 The first HQ of the Marines was established at Philadelphia, 1798.

24 During the Battle of Bladensburg, 114 Marines are killed

defending the capital, 1814

25 A peacekeeping force 800 Marines lands at Beirut, 1982

28 Marines participate in a successful amphibious attack on

Hatteras Inlet, 1861

29 The Marine Corps Reserve was founded, 1916.

31 The 1st MarDiv opens assault at Punchbowl, Korea, 1951

September

1 Germany invades Poland an WWII begins, 1936

2 Japan formerly surrendered aboard the USS Missouri, 1945

5 Labor Day Marine Corps mascot Chesty VI receives an article 15

for willfully destroying a punching bag at Marine Barracks,

Washington, DC, and is reduced in rank to Private, 1979 7 The 13th MEU arrived in the Gulf of Oman joining UN

forces, 1990

8 Marines from 5th Marines helped battle wildfires in Yellowstone

National Park, 1988

9 Captain L.E. Brown flew the first Marine combat jet mission, 1950

10 U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Incorporated, 1962

Marines served with Commodore Perry during the battle of Lake

Eire.

Lt. John Brooks is the first Marine officer killed, 1813

11 Patriot Day & Grandparents Day

Muslim terrorists, responding to orders from Usama bin Laden,

strike the World Trade Center and the Pentagon using

commercial Boeing jet airliners as their bombs. President Bush

declares war on terrorism, 2001

12 The 4th Marine Brigade begins the offensive against St. Mihiel, 1918

Capt. Matthew Copper and Sgt. Tad Snidecor awarded the

Navy/Marine Medal for their efforts in the aftermath of the

Oklahoma City Federal Building bombing, 1995

12-14 Marines on Guadalcanal win the Battle of Bloody Ridge. 1942

13 Marines seize fortress of Chapultepec and the next day occupy

the National Palace and the Halls of Montezuma, 1852

14 “Star Spangled Banner” written by Francis Scott Key, 1814

15 The 26th MEU(SOC) lands at East Timor to provide humanitarian

relief, 2001

1st MarDiv landed at Inchon, Korea, and moved on to

capture Seoul, 1950

1st MarDiv (rein) landed against heavy opposition on Peleliu, 1944

16 POW/MIA Recognition Day

Birth of the 3rd MarDiv at Camp Elliot in California, 1942

Major Gregory “Pappy” Boyington Shoots down five planes of the

twenty-right claimed for him during the war, 1942

17 MCL Meeting in Vets Bldg., Blairsville at 1000 hours

Marines launch Operation Golden Fleece to protect the annual

rice harvest, 1966

The 3rd battalion, 5th Marines, capture Kimpo Airfield, 1950

US Constitution approved, 1787

18 US Air Force established, 1947

19 6th Marines arrive in Shanghai, China, to reinforce the 4th Marines

in defending international settlement, 1937

20 POW/MIA Recognition Day

A Marine force of 1900 lands with Army Airborne units in Haiti, 1994

22 First Day of Autumn

Col. Lewis B. Puller’s 1st Marines capture Yongdungpo, 1950

5th MarDiv landed at Sasebo, Japan for occupation duty, 1945

23 Autumn Begins

John Paul Jones’s Irish-French Marines participate in the battle

between Bonhomme Richard and Serepis, 1779

25 Gold Star Mother’s Day

Camp Pendleton was dedicated by President F.D. Roosevelt, 1942

28 The 1st MarDiv enters Seoul, 1950

The 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, 2800 strong, lands on

Havana, Cuba, 1906

Major Waller’s Marines destroy the Moros’ Force on the island of

Samar in the Philippines, 1901

29 The 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit lands at Beirut, 1983

30 1st Marine Regiment was presented the Presidential Unit Citation

for Operation Hue City, 1969

Marines of the III Amphibious Corps land in North China and

begin disarming 630,000 Japanese, 1945

The Scuttlebutt is always looking for more content. If you have an article, or response, that you would like to submit, call me at (706) 897-9610 or email me at wsunicoimcl@msn.com.

Walt Scott

Editor

ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE

DETACHMENT OFFICERS

Commandant

Alton “Doc” Coleman

Sr. Vice Commandant

Ashford Todd III

Jr. Vice Comandant

Andy Turner

E: fire156@windstream.net

Judge Advocate

Chuck Frisk

E: msgt1973@gmail.com

Jr. Past Commandant

Ashford Todd III

Adjutant/Paymaster

Tammy K. Coleman

Sergeant-At-Arms

Sal Laratta

Chaplain

Richard Hoibraten

Marine 4 Life Liaison/

Web Sergeant

Alton “Doc” Coleman

T-F-T

Wayne Roshaven

E: wroshaven@yahoo.com

Scuttlebutt Editor

Walt Scott

From the Commandant:

Going into my second year as Detachment Commandant, I hope that I have learned much from the first. It is my intention to lead our detachment on a continued path of growth. This week I will be the guest speaker at the Rotary Club Luncheon (June 7th, 11:45 a.m., Daniel’s Steakhouse). I will be speaking about the MCL, Detachment 783 and how we serve veterans and our community.

Semper Fi ~

Alton “Doc” Coleman

Bio:

U.S.N. 1982 – ‘88

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (8404)

U.S. Naval Hospital, Charleston, SC ’83-‘84

3rd MarDiv, 3rd FSSG ‘84-‘85

MCLB Albany, GA ’85-‘87

Semper Fi!

Doc Coleman

From the Sr. Vice Commandant:

As I approach 80 years old, during my last year in a leadership position in our Unicoi Detachment, I hope to develop among our detachment members an interest in our organization structure and a desire to become more involved in a way that furthers our accomplishing our mission: “The mission of the Marine Corps League is to promote the interest and to preserve traditions of the United States Marines Corps; strengthen the fraternity of Marines and their families; serve Marines and FMF Navy Personnel who wear the Eagle, Globe and Anchor; and foster the ideals of Americanism and patriotic volunteerism.”

Semper Fi!

Ashford Todd III

Bio:

U.S.M.C., Corporal – 5/1961 – 7/1/1965

MOS – 3011 Supply

MCRD – Parris Island, 7/7/1961 – 9/28/1961

ITR – Camp Geiger, 9/21/1961 – 10/30/1961 Camp Lejeune, NC,

2nd MarDiv, 2nd Pioneer Bn. , 10/30/1961 – 4/01/1963

Marine Barracks, Eight & I, Washington, D.C. 4/01/1963 – 7/06/1965

October, 1962, FHIBRON 6, Operation Mongoose, Cuban Missile Crisis,

USS Shadwell, LSD (42 Days), Award AFEX

Participated in funeral of President John F. Kennedy, 11/1963

Participated in Inauguration of L. B. Johnson, 11/1963

From The Judge Advocate:

I appreciate this unique opportunity to serve all the members of this league. I look forward to learning from the past, present and the future members as we grow this detachment together.

Semper Fidelis!

Chuck Frisk

Bio:

U.S.M.C., Master Sargent, Retired, 1991- 2021

2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, ’91- ‘96

3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, ‘96

2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, ’96 -‘97

Marine Recruiting, Lancing, MI, ’97 - ‘00

3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, ’00 - ‘03

2nd Special Operations Training Group, ’03 - ‘06

Marine Special Operations Command, ’06 - ‘08

1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, ’08 - ‘10

School of Infantry East, ’10 – ‘12

U.S. African Special Operations Division, ’12 - ‘15

Individual Ready Reserve, ’15 - ‘21

From the Adjutant/Paymaster:

My goal in my role as Adjutant/Paymaster is to organize the financial information so that it is easily understood by the detachment members, the Department of Georgia, National MCL, as well as my successor. I also hope to leave an accurate record of the activity by the detachment.

Tammy King Coleman

Associate Member

Bio:

Union County High School Class of 1981

BS in Mathematics, Berry College, 1985

MS in Secondary Mathematics Education, West Georgia State University

EdS in Secondary Mathematics Education, University of Alabama

Employed by Cobb County Board of Education 1985 - 2015

Annual Dues ($32.00) are due before our Detachment Meeting in August. Please get yours turned in to Tammy Coleman (Adj/Paymaster) A.S.A.P.

Warrior Expeditions - 05/02/2022

Sorry for the delay in this last update! I was waiting to hear back from all the hikers, but I still haven’t heard back from Freddy. I assume he’s out of cell range at the moment. Here are the locations I have: As of last Wednesday: David was at Thunder Mountain, VA, Tim was at Roanoke, VA, James was in Daleville, VA, Ed was in Buchanan, VA, Tony was in Waynesboro, VA, And Casey was in Pine Grove Furnace State Park in PA. Casey is WELL ahead of all the other hikers. As of last Friday: Mike was in Ceres VA, and Michele and Adam were in Grayson Highlands in Mouth of Wilson, VA. We had all 10 on the trail. Still been a great year, So far.

Sarah Zeller

Warrior Expeditions

EIN 46-5201997

783 Meetings:

Our next two (2) Detachment meetings will be June 18th and July 16th, at 1000 hours, at the Major Leon Davenport Veterans Center in Blairsville.

Devil Dog Growl:

Woof, Woof,

PDD Walt Scott

Pound Keeper, Pound 206

MODD

Birthdays:

June -

Richard Metzler

Florence F. Gerrard

July -

Richard L. Szafranski

Bobby F. Jarrard

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

* If you don’t see your name here, let us know.

2022 Dept. of GA Annual Convention Report:

May 13th -14th saw the MCL, Department of Georgia’s Annual Convention which was held at the Hilton Garden in Alpharetta, GA. This year’s convention was a vast improvement from those held since the outbreak of COVID. While attendance by detachment commandants, and officers from other Departments and National alike, appeared to be up, I could not help but wish to have seen a bigger turn out by individual detachments members. Perhaps next year?

This year’s convention saw a well-attended Commandant’s Corner on Friday evening, followed by a reception that featured an “open” bar. What marine doesn’t appreciate free drinks? Saturday’s business session held a full agenda, and election, as well as excellent guest speakers, SgtMaj. Angie Maness, U.S.M.C. Ret., and Johnny Baker, MCL National Commandant. Chief Devil Dog Tom Hazlett was also in attendance and participated in the Grand Growl which followed. Election Results: Bill Miller - Commandant, Rex Delk - SVC, Lisa Delk - JVC, Alton "Doc" Coleman - JA.

The formal banquet held Saturday night was a warm welcome. Everyone looked sharp in either their dress mess or modified dress mess. Several awards were presented, including Marine of the Year and Associate of the Year. Note: Cheryl Jordan of the Lake Blue Ridge Detachment #1438 (Blue Ridge, GA) was honored with the Associate of the Year Award. Congrats to her!

The next Department quarterly meeting will be held on July 30th in Sharpsburg (near Newman in Coweta County). Perhaps members of Detachment 783 can carpool down there to attend. I will provide more details on the quarterly meeting as they become available.

Alton “Doc” Coleman

Commandant - Detachment 783

Upcoming Events:

June 25th - 26th

Made In Georgia Festival

Towns Co. Recreation & Conference Center

Young Harris, GA

* Detachment 783 will have a display table at this event, which is being held indoors.

July 16th-17th

Capital Gem Gun Show

Towns Co. Recreation & Conference Center

Young Harris, GA

* Detachment 783 will have a display table at this event, which is being held indoors.

July 23rd-24th

Capital Gem Gun Show

Rabun County Civic Center

Clayton, GA

* Detachment 783 will have a display table at this event, which is being held indoors.

The Scuttlebutt is always looking for more content. If you have an article, or response, that you would like to submit, call me at (706) 897-9610 or email me at wsunicoimcl@msn.com.

Walt Scott

Editor

Dates of Interest:

June

1 First Blacks enlist in the Marines; 19,168 join the Corps during the war, 1942

5 The 1st Marine Air Wing begins operations in support of the Fifth Air Force, 1951

2-6 Marine air groups participate in winning the Battle of Midway, 1942

6 D-Day Israel invades Lebanon To eliminate the Palestine Liberation Movement, 1982 Troops from the Organization of American States relieve Marines in the Dominican Republic, 1965

D-Day in France, the allies land in Normandy, 1944

The 4th Marine Brigade advances on German machine guns in Belleau Wood, 1918 The 5th Marine Brigade sails for France, 1917

8 Pres. Nixon announces the first troop withdrawals from South Vietnam, 1969

10 The first wave of 2,200 Marines and Sailors of the 26th MEU come ashore in the northern Greek town of Litochoro bound for Macedonia as Kosovo peacekeepers, 1999 The 1st Marine Battalion lands on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Sergeant John quick earns the Medal of Honor, 1898

Capt. McLane Tilton leads a Marine battalion against forts along Korea’s Han River.

Six Marines win the Medal of Honor, 1871

14 Flag Day

France surrenders to Germany, 1940

15 The 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions assault Saipan, 1944

18 MCL meeting 1000 hours in Vets Bldg. in Blairsville

Marines land in Panama to safeguard passage of Americans across the isthmus. 1885 President Madison declares war on Great Britain, 1812

19 Father’s Day

19-20 Marine Flyers Participate in “Marianas Turkey Shoot”, 1944

20 Marines return once more to Mogadishu, Somalia, to keep the peace, 1993 The 1st MarDiv. Reaches the Punchbowl, 1951

21 First Day of Summer

Okinawa is secured, 1945

The 4th Raider Battalion lands on New Georgia, 1943

Marine capture Guam, 1898

22 Germany attacks USSR along 2000-mile front, 1941

23 Colonel Henderson leads 462 Marines into the Second Seminole War, 1836 24 Pres, Clinton initiates bombing attacks against Serbia and Serbian strongholds in Kosovo, 1999

25 The Korean War begins when six North Korean divisions invade the Republic of Korea, 1950

26 The last Marine combat unit departs from Danang, 1971

27 Pres. Truman authorizes Gen. Douglas MacArthur to use American air and naval forces to support South Korea, 1950

28 The Marine commandant is given a seat on the JCS, 1952

30 Pres. Truman authorizes the use of ground forces in Korea, 1950

Gen. MacArthur’s New Guinea’s offensive begins, 1943

31 The Marines assault New Georgia, 1943

July

1 The first Marine school – The School of Application – is established for newly commissioned officers, 1891

4 Independence Day

The Declaration of Independence is signed by Congress, 1976

5 Marines are ordered to abandon the Khe Sanh base, 1968

6 The 5th Marine Brigade sails for France, 1917

Marines land on Nicaragua to safeguard American citizens, 1894

7 1St Provisional Marine Brigade lands on Reykjavik Iceland, 1941

Japan invades China, 1937

11 Maj. John F. Volk flying an F-86 Sabre, shoots down his fifth and sixth MI-15s, 1953 Pres. John Adams Signs an Act establishing the U.S. Marine Corps, 1798

12-22 Maj. John Glenn, Jr., a future astronaut, destroys three Russian MiGs, 1952

13 1st Lt. Vernice Armour becomes first MC African-American female aviator, 2001

13-14 Marines participate in the capture of Tientsin, 1900

14 Marines assume a new role and become a peacekeeping force in Alexandria, Egypt, 1882

Marines under 1st Lt. Israel Greene capture John Brown and his raiders at Harpers Ferry, 1859

Maj. Jacob Zelin lands the first Marines on Japan with Commodore Perry’s mission, 1853

16 MCL meeting in Vets Bldg. in Blairsville at 1000 hours.

Maj. Ross E. Rowell leads the first dive-bombing attack in History at Octal, Nicaragua, 1927

18 The 4th Marine Brigade engages in the battle for Soissons, 1918

20 Congress establishes the Marine Good Conduct Medal to reward enlisted men for blameless service, 1896 21 The 3rd Marine Division lands on Guam, 1944

Maj. John G. Reynolds leads 365 Marines into the First Battle of Bull Run and reports 44 men killed, wounded or missing, 1861

23 Commandant Lejeune approves Lt Col. Earl H. Ellis’ Operation Plan 712, “Advanced Base operations in Micronesia,” which augments the Orange Plan’s approach to war with Japan, 1921

24 The 2nd and 4th MarDiv. invade Tinian, 1944

25 Lt. Lewis “Chesty” wins first of five Navy Crosses in pursuit of Sandino guerrillas, 1930

26 Pres. Harry Truman signs the National Security Act organizing the armed forces under the Secretary of Defence and creating a separate Air Force, 1947

27 The Korean armistice is signed, 1953

28 Marines intervene in Haiti, 2015

Capt. John Welsh and 13 Marines lose their lives in the Navy’s mishandled attack on Fort George in Penobscot Bay, Maine, 1779

30 Memorial Day

Lt. Frank Akers, flying an OJ-2, makes the first blind landing on a carrier, 1935 Marines under 1st Lt. Jacob Zelin land at Santa Barbara, California, 1846

31 MacArthur’s forces secure New Guinea, 1944

ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE

DETACHMENT OFFICERS

Commandant

Alton “Doc” Coleman

P: 770-335-0417

Sr. Vice Commandant

William (Bill) Lyon

Jr. Vice Comandant

George Hill

P: (754) 226-3386

E: gshill2@bellsouth.net

Judge Advocate

Walt Scott

P: (706) 897-9610

Jr. Past Commandant

Ashford Todd III

P: (706) 970-0167

Adjutant/Paymaster

Tammy K. Coleman

P: (678) 448-7311

Sergeant-At-Arms

Sal Laratta

P: (706) 781-8900

Chaplain

Richard Hoibraten

P: (404) 683-2834

Marine 4 Life Liaison/

Web Sergeant

Alton “Doc” Coleman

P: (770) 335-0417

T-F-T

Wayne Roshaven

P: ( 706) 400-9095

E: wroshaven@yahoo.com

Scuttlebutt Editor

Walt Scott

P: (706) 897-9610

From the Commandant:

Spring is upon us and like the foliage our detachment continues to grow. Our projects group recently helped build a wheelchair ramp for a Korean War Veteran and his wife. Bill Lyon, George Hill, David Haag and Andy Turner... "job well done Marines!" Other members are in the midst of making plans for the upcoming exhibit show season.

This year we will utilize the Marine Rose Program and our new challenge coins as a means of fundraising, recruiting and gaining public awareness. Ash Todd and Andy Turner worked hard on the challenge coins, and they should be available soon. Brandy Creel, who is leading our Rose Program efforts, has made progress already. During the Iwo Jima Memorial Ceremony in February, she tended the detachment’s exhibit table and collected over $100.00 in donations. Feel free to reach out to Brandy to learn more about the Rose Program and how you can help.

Next month (May) the Department of Georgia will be hosting its Annual Convention. This year Alpharetta will play host city to the event. While I was somewhat disappointed in last year’s convention, I must say it appears that Bill Miller (SVC, Dept. of GA) and his committee have been working hard to make this year’s convention beneficial for attendees. Tammy and I will be attending, and we hope that you will be able to attend as well.

It is my hope that sometime between now and the end of June, we (Detachment 783) can plan a family function for all our members and their loved ones; perhaps a cookout or a Detachment Unofficial Dinner Engagement (a.k.a. “DUDE”). Comradery among our members is important, and our families should be included as they are part of who we are. If you have any ideas or recommendations, I welcome them.

Elections will be held next month. I urge you to read up on the various officers, elected and appointed, so that you can have a better understanding of their roles within the detachment. This information can be found in Lessons 1 and 2 of the Marine Corps League’s Program for Professional Development which can be found on the MCL’s National website. While you might not want to hold office yourself, you can help them and the committees they chair.

Semper Fi!

Doc Coleman

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2. You’re registered as a patient at a VA medical center, and

3. Your VA audiologist has prescribed hearing aids or other hearing assistive devices

Find out how to apply for VA health care by going to https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/ .

Marine Rose Campaign:

In 1778, during the War of Independence, the Marine Corps Rose was dedicated to those Marines who made the Ultimate Sacrifice for their country. This tradition was continued by the French during World War One when the Marines attacked the Germans in the trenches at Belleau Wood, Roses were planted by the grateful French people at the graves of the Fallen Marines.

The Rose Program was started by Marine Eddie Gallagher, from New York, designed to parallel the VFW’s "Poppy" program to provide funds for detachments to assist veterans and youth and provide other services to the community. After a lengthy hiatus due to COVID, Detachment 783 re-introduced the program in February at the Iwo Jima Memorial Ceremony at Foster Park. Efforts for the Rose Program will be led by Associate Member Brandy Creel, U.S.A.F. Technical Sergeant [RET].

When and wherever you see Leaguers, or Young Marines, distributing these remembrances, take one and wear it proudly. The Rose Program is one of remembrance and helps to raise money for worthy programs. Semper Fi!

783 Meetings:

Our next two (2) Detachment meetings will be April 16th and May 21st, at 1000 hours, at the Major Leon Davenport Veterans Center in Blairsville. Uniform of the Day will be black trousers, red MCL polo shirts and MCL cover.

Devil Dog Growl:

The next Growl will be Saturday, 7 May at the old Nursing Home in Blairsville at 1000 hours.

Woof, Woof,

PDD Walt Scott

Pound Keeper, Pound 206

MODD

Birthdays:

April -

David Haag

Tammy Coleman

Gary Wisest

March -

Scott Drummond

Ashford Todd

Walter Scott

Wayne Roshaven

Chauck Frisk

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

* If you don’t see your name here, let us know.

Upcoming Events:

May 13th-14th

MCL Dept. of GA 2022 Annual Convention

Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North Alpharetta, GA

The Scuttlebutt is always looking for more content. If you have an article, or response, that you would like to submit, call me at (706) 897-9610 or email me at wsunicoimcl@msn.com.

Walt Scott

Editor

Dates of Interest:

April

1 The III Amphibious Corps under General Roy Geiger lands on Okinawa, 1945

Marines land on Samoa to curb intertribal warfare, 1899

2 MODD Growl at Old Nursing Home in Blairsville at 1000 hours

Elements of the 1st MarDiv cross the Tigris River 80 miles southeast of Baghdad; destroy the Baghdad Division of the Iraqi Republican Guard around Kut, 2003

6 Colonel Margaret A. Brewer is nominated first women Brigadier General in the Marine Corps, 1978

Kamikaze attacks begin off Okinawa, 1945

The United States declares war on Germany, 1917

8 Six (6) recruits drown in “Ribbon Creek Incident” at Parris Island, 1956

10 Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 531 – the first Marine air unit, arrives at Danang, 1965

11 President Truman relieves General MacArthur, 1951

12 Marines evacuate foreigners from civil war in Rwanda, 1994

1st MAW Flies first night close air support missions in Korea, 1953

Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt dies of a cerebral hemorrhage.

Harry Truman becomes president, 1945

14 Marines become part of a multinational force in northern Iraq to protect the Kurds, 1991

The III MAF and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing is deactivated at Danang, 1971

The siege of Khe Sanh is lifted, 1968

15 First squadron-sized Marine Unit to enter Vietnam,

VMM-362, arrives in Soc Trang, 1962

16 MCL meeting 1000 hours in Vets Bldg. in Blairsville.

17 Easter Sunday

18 A terrorist truck bomb explodes outside the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, 1983 Admiral Yamamoto is killed by aircraft from Henderson Field, 1943

19 American Revolution begins at Lexington, MA, 1775

21 Marine regiments land at Vera Cruz, Mexico, 1914

22 Marines under Lt. Samuel Wallingford invade Whitehaven, England, 1778

24 The joint rescue attempt to free /American hostages held in Teheran ends in disaster, 1980

The first battle for Khe Sahn, Vietnam begins, 1967

26 Marines under Capt. John L. Broome seize the former federal buildings at New Orleans, 1862

27 Lt. Presley O’Bannon & 7 Marines lead an attack against Derma, Tripoli, 1805

28 The 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, intervene in the Dominican Republic followed by the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 1964

The first Marines land in China to protect the American legation during China’s long civil war, 1922

29-30 Marine helicopters and 4th Marines assist in evacuation of Americans and other nationalities from Saigon, Vietnam, 1975

30 Marines assist in the evacuation of 2500 persons from Kinsasha, Zaire, 1997

Marines provide assistance to millions made homeless by a cyclone that killed 125,000 in Bangladesh, 1991

May

1 3rd Amphibious Corps secures northern sector of Okinawa, 1945

The first Marine school – The School of Application – is established for newly commissioned officers, 1891

1-3 Marines occupy Cavite Naval Station in the Philippines after Commodore Dewey destroys the Spanish Fleet, 1898

3 LtGen. Lewis W. Walt organizes the III Marine Amphibious Force in the I Corps sector, 1965

6 Commandant Vandergrift informs the Senate Naval affairs Committee “the bended knee is not a tradition of our Corps”, 1946

7 Marines begin offensive campaign dubbed Operation Matador near the Iraqi-Syrian border, 2005

The 4th Marines and Seabees land at Chu Lai to build a Marine jet-capable airfield, 1965

Marines return to Nicaragua to suppress internal strife and protect American interests, 1926

7-8 The U.S. Navy wins the Battle of the Coral Sea, 1942

8 V-E Day. 1945

Mother’s Day

11 Operation Sea Angel, Bangladesh, commences, 1991

12 Marines rush to the aid of the American container ship Mayaquez, captured by a Cambodian gunboat, 1975

The Civil War begins when Confederate shore batteries fire on Fort Sumter, 1861

13 Congress declares war on Mexico, 1846

15 Marines begin the occupation of Dominican Republic, 1916

Cpl. John F. Mackie becomes the first Marine in the Civil War to receive the Medal of Honor, 1862

16 Armed Forces Day

18 Col. Jerome G. Cooper, USMCR, advances to the rank of Brigadier General, the first African-American Marine Officer in the Marine Corps Reserve, 1984

The Boxer Rebellion begins, 1900

19 Marines crush the Cacos and pacify Haiti, 1919

21 MCL meeting in Vets Bldg. in Blairsville at 1000 hours Armed Forces Day

22 Marine Corps Aviation birthday; 1st Lt. Alfred Cunningham becomes the first Marine pilot, 1912

23 During exercises at New River, N.C., Marines come ashore by helicopter for the first time, 1948

30 Memorial Day

30 Marines assist the evacuation of 2500 persons from Kinsasha, Zaire, 1997

31 LtGen Robert E. Cushman relieves Gen. Walt at Danaag, 1967

The first Marines arrive at Peking, 1900

ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE

DETACHMENT OFFICERS

Commandant

Alton “Doc” Coleman

P: 770-335-0417

Sr. Vice Commandant

William (Bill) Lyon

Jr. Vice Comandant

George Hill

P: (754) 226-3386

E: gshill2@bellsouth.net

Judge Advocate

Walt Scott

P: (706) 897-9610

Jr. Past Commandant

Ashford Todd III

P: (706) 970-0167

Adjutant/Paymaster

Tammy K. Coleman

P: (678) 448-7311

Sergeant-At-Arms

Sal Laratta

P: (706) 781-8900

Chaplain

Richard Hoibraten

P: (404) 683-2834

Marine 4 Life Liaison/

Web Sergeant

Alton “Doc” Coleman

P: (770) 335-0417

T-F-T

Wayne Roshaven

P: ( 706) 400-9095

E: wroshaven@yohoo.com

Scuttlebutt Editor

Walt Scott

P: (706) 897-9610

From the Commandant:

783 has started the year off with a BANG! The MCL Dept. of Georgia Quarterly Meeting we hosted on January 8th was a success and Commandant Larry Heard could not complement us enough on the great job we did. The dinner we hosted on Friday night was well attended. We filled the private room at Brother's to capacity and camaraderie was well at hand. Thank you to all of those who helped out.

This month we will host the Iwo Jima Memorial Ceremony at Foster Park. If you remember, the event was canceled last year due to COVID. This year, both the National Commandant (Johnny Baker) and the Commandant for the Dept. of GA (Larry Heard) will be in attendance, long with the NVC SE Division, Jerry Holt.

As discussed in last month's Detachment Meeting, 783 will be bringing back the Marine of the Year (MOY) Award. SVC Bill Lyon will chair this committee. We will also have an Award Committee for awards that detachment members are eligible for.

We will also be working on two (2) separate fundraising projects this year. The first will be a gun (2) raffle and the other will be a Detachment 783 Sponsorship program where local business can sponsor our detachment and receive both a plaque and advertisement thru the detachment for their support. The proceeds from these efforts will in turn provide funds for programs such as veterans relief and other such projects. We will also be bringing back the MCL Roses Program. Those funds will be used for veterans relief and scholarships.

I am excited about 2022. While we need to continue growing, from both a membership and fundraising perspective, we also need to work on growing together beyond detachment meetings. This year we will see an increase in functions designed to promote camaraderie; a Gun Safety class, Detachment Unofficial Dinner Engagements (a.k.a. DUDES), and other events.

As always, my door is open to you anytime. I welcomed your comments, ideas and/or suggestions.

Semper Fi!

Doc Coleman

Marine Rose Campaign:

During the War of Independence, the Rose was dedicated to those Marines who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. This tradition was continued by the French during World War I when the Marines attacked the Germans in the trenches at Belleau Wood. Roses were planted by the grateful French people at the graves of the Fallen Marines.

The program was started by Marine Eddie Gallagher from New York, designed to parallel the VFW "Poppy" program to provide funds for detachments to assist veterans, support youth programs, provide scholarships and more.

Unicoi Detachment 783 will be distributing these remembrances at various events. Feel free to take one and wear it proudly. Donations are welcomed and deeply appreciated.

Semper Fi!

MCL Meetings:

Our next two (2) Detachment meetings will be February 19th and March 19th, at 1000 hours, at the Major Leon Davenport Veterans Center in Blairsville. Member Chuck Frisk will be our guest speak at February's meeting. His topic will be on why 783 should join the Towns County Chamber of Commerce.

Devil Dog Growl:

We will have a growl on February 12th, 2022 in the Old Nursing Home at 1000 hours. Please notify me ASAP if you are not going to be able to attend the Growl. The next Growl will be May 7th (same location).

Woof, Woof,

PDD Walt Scott

Pound Keeper, Pound 206

MODD

Birthdays:

February -

Brandy Creel

Richard H. Hoibraten

Edwin “Skip” Belton

Darrell Barrett

March -

William H. Derby Jr.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

If you don’t see your name here,

Let us know.

Upcoming Events:

February 21, 2002 at 10:00 a.m.

Iwo Jima Memorial Ceremony

77th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

Towns County Recreation & Conference Center

150 Foster Park Road

Young Harris, GA 30582

The Scuttlebutt is always looking for more contentl. If you have an article, or response, you would like to submit, call me at (706) 897-9610 or email me at wsunicoimcl@msn.com.

Walt Scott

Editor

Dates of Interest:

February

1 Marine F/A-18 fighter-bombers arrive in the Adriatic for operations

in Bosnia, 1994

The 1st Marine Division is created, 1941

2 Ground Hog Day

4 Outbreak of the Philippine insurrection, 1899

5 MODD Growl, See page 1

6 The Washington Navel Treaty is signed, the first Five-Power

Treaty on navel arms limitations, 1922

7 The gunboat Alert lands Marines and bluejackets on Nicarague to

protect the U.S. Consulate,1898

Pres. Reagan orders Marines removed from Lebanon, 1984

9 Guadalcanal is secured, 1943

11 BrigGen John H. Russell becomes U.S. High Commissioner for

administration of Haiti, 1922

12 President Lincoln’s Birthday

13 Marine Corps announces women will be recruited to serve in the

Reserves during WWII, 1943

14 St. Valentine’s Day

15 Twenty-eight Marines lose their lives when an explosion rocks the

USS Maine at Havana, 1898

18 Marines attack and capture Engebi and Parry Islands during

Eniwetok campaign, 1944

19 Unicoi Detachment Meeting, See page 1

20 Capt. Archibald Henderson Leads Marines in the victory of the USS

Constitution over Cyane and Levadt, 1820

The 4th and 5th Marine Divisions land on east coast of Iwo Jima, 1945

21 Iwo Jima Day , See Page 1

Presidents’ Day

Army and Marine assault battalions capture the Russell Islands, 1943

23 American Flag raisings on Iwo Jima

24 The 3rd Marine Division enters battle for Iwo Jima,1945

The 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions breach Iraqi lines during the first

day of ground fighting,1991

28 PFC James Anderson Jr., becomes the first black Marine to win the

Medal of Honor, 1967

Pres. Bush calls a halt to the Persian Gulf War exactly 100 hours

after it began, 1991

March

1 Lt Gen Paul X. Kelly takes command of the first Rapid Development Joint Task Force, 1980

Marines complete the withdrawal of United Nations forces from warring factions in Somalia, 1995

2 Marines recapture the city of Hue, 1968

3 Marines complete the withdrawal of United Nations forces From warring factions in Somalia, 1995 Congress authorizes the construction of four steel warships, which later threatens the assignment of Marines to ships of war, 1883

8 Daylight Savings Time Begins

9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade ands in Danang (first ground troops committed in Vietnam), 1965

Captain Merritt A. Edson begins an epic Coco River patrol to hunt for Sandino, 1828

9 Capt. Alvin Edson leads Marine battalions ashore at Vera Cruz, Mexico, 1847

Marines land to protect Americans in Honduras, 1924

11 Marines from the III MEF begin humanitarian assistance Operation Tomodachi in Japan, 2011

12 Brevet Major Robert D. Wainwright and Marines from Boston quash riots in Massachusetts state prison, 1824

13 Daylight Savings Time begins

15 MCL meeting 1400 hours in Blair.

16 The 4th Marines (China Marines) land at Shanghai and garrison the International Settlement until 1941, 1927

17 St Patrick’s Day

Gen Douglas MacArthur is appointed Allied Supreme Commander, Southwest Pacific, 1942

19 First Day of Spring

Unicoi Detachment meeting, See page 1

20 Start of Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003

21 A Marine peacekeeping force lands on Honduras, 1903

23 Major General Archibald A. Vandergrift takes command of the 1st Marine Division, 1942

24 President Clinton authorizes the bombing of Serbia and Which continues until 10 June, 1999, 1999

The Marines secure Iwo Jima, suffering 25,851 casualties, 1945

26 LtGen Herman Nickerson relieves Gen Cushman as Commander of the III MAF, 1969

In Korea, combat outposts Vegas-Reno-Carson begin receiving heavy attacks from enemy forces that last for four days, 1953

30 North Vietnam launches a massive invasion off South Vietnam, 1972

31 President Johnson declares he will not run for reelection and authorizes peace talks, 1968 The 3rd MarDiv joins the 1st MarDiv in Vietnam, 1968

ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE

DETACHMENT OFFICERS

Commandant

Alton “Doc” Coleman

P: 770-335-0417

Sr. Vice Commandant

William (Bill) Lyon

Jr. Vice Comandant

Richard Szafranski

P: 9(386) 559-7737

E: towerdog37@yahoo.com

Judge Advocate

Walt Scott

P: (706) 897-9610

Jr. Past Commandant

Ashford Todd III

P: (706) 970-0167

Adjutant/Paymaster

Jaccilee Szafranski

P: (386) 546-5852

E: jaccilee@bellsouth.net

Sergeant-At-Arms

Sal Laratta

P: (706) 781-8900

Chaplain

Richard Hoibraten

P: (404) 683-2834

Marine 4 Life Liaison/

Web Sergeant

Alton “Doc” Coleman

P: (770) 335-0417

T-F-T

Wayne Roshaven

P: ( 706) 400-9095

E: wroshaven@yohoo.com

Scuttlebutt Editor

Walt Scott

P: (706) 897-9610

From the Commandant:

Detachment 783 will be hosting the MCL Department of Georgia’s Quarterly meeting on Saturday, January 8th. The meeting will be held at the Towns County Civic Center in Hiawassee and kick off with donuts and coffee at 0800 hours; M.O.D.D. Growl will follow afterwards. There will be an informal dinner Friday night at 1900 hours at Brother’s in Young Harris; spouses are welcomed. Being that are the host detachment, I would appreciate a strong turnout by our members. Uniform of the day will be red MCL polos and MCL cover. Feel free to text me if you have any questions. Towns County Civic Center, 67 Lakeview Circle, Hiawassee, GA 30546.

Semper Fi!

Doc

From the Sr. Vice Commandant:

We have a booth (Number 62), at the Mountain Country Christmas in Lights located at the Gorgia Mountain Fairgrounds (from 11/25 -1 2/23). Come by the fairgrounds to see our display which serves as a reminder that we ‘ll have service personnel serving our country far from home this holiday season. We need a point person to periodically check on our display to make sure it is in working order. If you can be available to fill this position, contact me at 706-379-0979 or bline001@gmail.com.

Semper Fi!

Bill Lyon Jr.

MCL Meetings:

Our next two (2) Detachment meetings will be December 18th and January 15th, at 1000 hours, at the Major Leon Davenport Veterans Center in Blairsville. On the agenda for these meetings will be topics such as the Iwo Jima Memorial Ceremony (in February), the Unicoi Adult Spelling Bee (Spring fundraiser) and other such matters.

Devil Dog Growl:

We will have a growl on February 5th, 2022 in the Old Nursing Home at 1000 hours. Please notify me ASAP if you are not going to be able to attend the Growl. The next Growl will be May 7th (same location).

Woof, Woof,

PDD Walt Scott

Pound Keeper, Pound 206

MODD

BSA Troop 101 Court of Honor

On Monday, November 15th Detachment 783 attended the BSA Court of Honor for Troop 101 and presented Eagle Scout Grant Ricks with the MCL's Good Citizenship Award and Eagle Scout challenge coin.

Semper Fi!

Doc

Birthdays:

December -

Jimmie J. McKeral, Jr.

January -

George Hill

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

If you don’t see your name here,

Let us know.

Upcoming Events:

Mountain. Country Christmas: 11/25 – 12/23

GA Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee

The Scuttlebutt is always looking for more contentl. If you have an article, or response, you would like to submit, call me at (706) 897-9610 or email me at wsunicoimcl@msn.com.

Walt Scott

Editor

Dates of Interest:

ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE.

DETACHMENT OFFICERS

Commandant

Alton “Doc” Coleman

P: 770-335-0417

Sr. Vice Commandant

William (Bill) Lyon

Jr. Vice Comandant

Richard Szafranski

P: 9(386) 559-7737

E: towerdog37@yahoo.com

Judge Advocate

Walt Scott

P: (706) 897-9610

Jr. Past Commandant

Ashford Todd III

P: (706) 970-0167

Adjutant/Paymaster

Jaccilee Szafranski

P: (386) 546-5852

E: jaccilee@bellsouth.net

Sergeant-At-Arms

Sal Laratta

P: (706) 781-8900

Chaplain

Richard Hoibraten

P: (404) 683-2834

Marine 4 Life Liaison/

Web Sergeant

Alton “Doc” Coleman

P: (770) 335-0417

T-F-T

Wayne Roshaven

P: ( 706) 400-9095

E: wroshaven@yohoo.com

Scuttlebutt Editor

Walt Scott

P: (706) 897-9610