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2020 Holiday Service Project

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The Detachment is continuing to support the same Holiday Service Project that we have done since 2006. It will be modified slightly due to the pandemic restrictions. Last year the Detachment collected monetary contributions and toys & gifts for several deserving organizations. Janet used the donations to purchase additional toys & gifts. A carload of items went to North Hills Community Outreach. Items were also distributed to Genesis of Pittsburgh in Bellevue. They were extremely thankful for our generosity. This year the need will be greater than ever due to the effects on the economy caused by the pandemic. Because of the pandemic we will not be collecting items for VA Hospital patients this year.

We are going to begin the collections in October so that the items can be given to the organizations by mid-November.

WHAT:

  • Toys, gift items, especially needed are items for boys & teenagers; any Steelers items (shirts in large sizes); gift cards; even small toys & items less than $5 are greatly appreciated. Do not wrap the items.
  • Holiday gift-wrap & gift bags, ribbon & tape are also needed.
  • Monetary donations will be used to purchase toys & gifts & gift cards.

WHEN:

  • Toy & Gift items and Donations will be collected at the October Detachment meeting or can be sent to Janet at the address below.

HOW:

  • Bring your items or donations to the October Detachment meeting and give them to Karl Wilzer for Janet Lindner. Items can also be dropped off at Janet’s home. She will see that they are distributed to the organizations listed above.
  • Contributions by check can be sent to Janet Lindner, 930 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. If possible, make the checks out to Janet Lindner to simplify the process. (All monies are accounted for and a report is prepared for the Detachment).

Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide to this worthwhile project.

Project Coordinator Janet Lindner

Service Project Flyer

2020 Dept. of PA Service Rifle Match

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2020 Dept. of PA Service Rifle Match

Millvale Sportsmen’s Club

Rife MatchThe 2020 Department of PA District 10 Service Rifle Match will be held on September 5th or 6th (Weather Delay date) 2020.

The location will be Millvale Sportsmen’s Club

170 Sunny Hill Road

Wexford, PA 15090

Match is sponsored by Ohio Valley Detachment and the match will be run by the Millvale Range Directors.

This is an All Service Rifle Match to include 03’s, M1 Garands,

M1A’s, M14’s and AR15’s fired at a range of 200 yards.

4X scopes are allowed but must shoot as an open class. There will be no open class teams for scopes, only individual shooters. Shooters may only shoot in one class not both. All shooters are required to wear safety glasses and ear protection. All shooters will be reuired to pull targets in the “butts” unless they have a handicap.

Firing Positions

3 sighters

10 Offhand

15 sitting or Kneeling

15 prone

 

We will begin to accept applications after July 15th.

Please make up your teams and individual shooters and submit along with the Hold Harmless forms for each shooter.

Cost of match will be $30.00 per shooter Make check out to

Ohio Valley Marines Det. 882 and mail to

654 Charette Place

Sewickley, PA 15143

For questions contact:

Mike Shaffer –  Chairman

724-601-3890

mshaffer777@gmail.com

Hero’s 4 Hannah

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HEROES 4 HANNAH – Golf Scramble  September 21, 2020

On June 15th, 2020 Chris and Amanda Pyles received news that no parent should ever hear. 

Their sweet 2-year-old, Hannah Joy, was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma which is a rare form of pediatric cancer. 

HannahIf you’ve ever interacted with Hannah it was easy to see that something wasn’t right, this spunky little girl has kept the family on their toes since she was born. 

Through faith and the help of the amazing staff at Children’s hospital Amanda, Chris and family are helping Hannah fight her way through this battle. 

All proceeds form the “Heroes 4 Hannah” Golf Tournament will be given directly to the Pyles family to help support them through this incredibly difficult time. 

We ask for your most generous support. 

For more information about Hannah and her family, go to the “About” Tab.  

Hero’s 4 Hannah Golf Event

Tournament Information:
When: Monday, September 21st
Where: Birdsfoot Golf Club – Freeport, PA
Time: 8:30am (check-in) – 10:00am (start)

Cost:
$100 – Single Entry
$400 – Foursome

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Format:

“Captain’s Choice” 4-Person Scramble

What’s Included:

Free Greens Fee Voucher for all Golfers!

Gift Bag for each Golfer

Range Balls

Hot Dog and Drink at Turn

Skill Prizes and Raffle!

Post Round Dinner

Mulligan and Gimmick Sales

 

Special Thanks to Monte Cello’s for providing food for the event!

Dinner Tickets ($25) now available for those non-golfers who’d like to support the event!

 

 

 

Coast Guard sets Francis Scott Key buoy in Baltimore

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Daniel Oyefusi of the Baltimore Sun reported that Coast Guard set Francis Scott Key buoy in Baltimore for 40th year, commemorating birthplace of national anthem on June 15th.

“Our crew is proud to carry on this annual Coast Guard tradition in commissioning the Francis Scott Key Memorial Buoy,” Lt. Justin Strassfield, commanding officer of the James Rankin, said in a news release. “The operation allows us to reflect on the distinctly American spirit of resiliency.”

Francis Scott Key memorial buoy on the Patapsco River marks the approximate location where he wrote the national anthem.

Youtube Francis Scott Key Buoy

Youtube link:  Video setting the Francis Scott Key Buoy

 

Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Ceremony to be held on Friday, March 27th.

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Vietnam War Commeration

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration honors all United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location.  Across the Nation, a generation of warriors and their families are being publicly thanked and honored for their service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War. 

 

The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will hold a Vietnam War Veteran Commemoration Ceremony on Friday, March 27, 2020 at 9:00am.  We would like to publicly thank and honor all those who served during the Vietnam War.  The ceremony will be held at the assembly area across from the Public Information Center. 

 

If you served on active duty any time between November 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975, you are eligible to be presented with an official Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. This “lasting memento of the Nation’s thanks” is now proudly worn by more than 2 million previously unheralded patriots!

 

If you or someone you know served during the Vietnam War and was not recognized, please pass this information to them so we can thank them for their service.

2020 Installation of Incoming Officers

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At the regularly scheduled meeting of Detachment 310 on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, newly elected officers were inducted by Past Commandant Paul Cusick.   Previous elected officers were Karl Wilzer (Commandant), Matt Popovich (Sr. Vice), Calvin Reichhold (Jr. Vice), Dave Thens (Judge Advocate).  Appointed officers were Ed Peters (Sgt. At Arms) will remain, Bob Timet (Chaplain) will remain, Janet Lindner (Adjutant/Paymaster) will retire.

2020 Officers

Department of PA 2019 Pistol Match JUNE 7-9, 2019 FORT INDIANTOWN GAP

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The acceptable pistols for the service match are, any 1911 model .45 ACP, Beretta model 92FS or M9, .38 cal. Revolver, or the Glock 19. Open match guidelines are any center fire pistol over .22 cal. and up to .50 cal. All Pistols service and open are iron sights only.

June 7th, 2019
1700-1915 Team Captain Check-in HQ Bldg. FITG.
1930-2030 Team Captain and New Shooter briefing. (all new shooters must attend including any shooter who has not shot within the last 5 years).

June 8th, 2019 (June 9th, 2019-Rain Date)
0630-0645 All shooters arrive at the Parking area to await permission to occupy the Range.
0700-0745 All shooters assist in setting up tables, targets, shooting equipment.
0745-0800 Range safety briefing by OIC Roy Schrimp
0800 Colors, National Anthem, Marines Hymn.
0805-0815 (est.)1st relay Shooters to the ready line to prepare to occupy the line, score keepers to the ready line. Line officers to the center of the line for equipment check and instructions. OIC, RSO, Corpsmen to the center of the line.
0815 (est.) 1st prep period begins. 0820 1st shot down range.

All shooters must stay on the range for the entire match. No shooter shall leave the range except to retrieve items from a vehicle or use the far head. All others need to be between the ready line and the road however not being more than 30 yards away from the ready line for any length of time. All shooters will need to help on the range whenever asked, restrictions on the registration form will be considered. Any shooter refusing to assist with scoring or line officer duties will be disqualified and asked to leave the range, all disqualifications also affect the shooters entire team(s). Team  Captains are expected to keep order within their respective teams and keep their shooters where they are needed and belong. Lunch will not be provided so make sure to bring your lunch and beverages to the range, as always water will be provided. We are looking forward to seeing all of you at the match come out and have some fun, Semper Fi- The Marksmanship Committee.

Link to Page with 2019 Pistol Match Forms

Marine Corps League Pasta Dinner Sunday, May 5, 2019

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Food prepared by Monte Cello’s Restaurant
Cake from Lincoln Bakery included
Sunday May 5, 2019
Noon to 6 p.m.

Held at West View VFW Post 2754 Hall
Advance sale tickets Preferred
(Tickets can be purchased at the door)
Cost $10 for adults
$8 for children ages 6-12
Children under 6 eat for free

50/50 Raffle,
Chinese Auction/Basket Raffle
Proceeds benefit the outreach projects of
Three Rivers Leatherneck Detachment 310
Marine Corps League
Donations Gratefully Accepted

Tickets may be purchased by contacting:
Matt Popovich 724-348-6535
Bob Timet 412-369-5188
Gerry Kunic 412-874-6186

Sharing And Caring Annual Boat Ride September 18, 2018

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Article for Download

Caring & Sharing Pittsburgh invited Three Rivers Leathernecks to participate again in the river cruise it hosts annually for four days after Labor Day for Veterans.  Detachment 310 performed a rifle salute while Taps played after a memorial wreath was dropped at The Point by the Cooties on Friday, September 8, 2018.  Bob Abbott, Caring & Sharing Pittsburgh President for the past 13 years, sat at the reception desk, greeting the Veterans from various areas of the greater Pittsburgh area including Erie and West Virginia.  Bob, a former Marine served for three years and did a tour in Korea, has volunteered with Caring & Sharing for 32 years.   This well-organized event comes together only with the participation of 17 different organizations volunteering.  The Salvation Army Disaster Relief provided hot coffee and donuts first thing in the morning.  The Cooties presented a $2,000 check to Caring & Sharing.