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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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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.

2018 Marine of The Year Ed Peters

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Ed has been an active member with the Three Rivers Leathernecks for eight years and held the position of Sargent at Arms for five years.

Ed lives in Franklin Park with his wife, Lynn.

Ed served in the USMC from 1960 until 1964 beginning in Parris Island.  He was stationed at Camp Lejeune for two years as a radio operator for the company commander.  For a short period of time he was stationed onboard a helicopter carrier during the Cuban crises.  He was also stationed in Yorktown, VA where he oversaw the squad detailed guarding the nuclear weapons which were transported to Norfolk.

In civilian life, Ed worked for the Pennsylvania State Police Department for 25 years.  After that, he spent the next 10 years working for the District Attorney’s office of Washington County where he established the domestic sex crime unit and interacted with all local jurisdictions.

Ed Peters and wife

A Farewell to our Mascot Sgt. Winston McClements

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Since joining Three Rivers Leathernecks Bill and Nancy McClements have been very active in the various functions of our MCL and were always accompanied by Winston.  He was a French Bulldog with a mild and friendly temperament which attracted most people.  Parades were a highlight as Winston proudly walked the entire parade route with league members to the joy of the kids sitting curbside. Last year, however, Sgt. Winston rode in the Duckie vehicle with Nancy.  His failing health saddened us because in our hearts he was very much a special member of our league.

Winston Good Conduct

 

 

 

Winston passed away

on July 11, 2018

at the age of 15

 

Meet Our New Mascot  –  Iwo Jima McClements

Born June 10, 2018, this coal black French Bulldog cutie is full of life.  He’s been with Bill and Nancy for a couple months and is currently in a six-month boot camp training program for proper behavior in parades and social events. Unlike the English Bulldogs who weigh in at 40+ pounds, the French dogs are much smaller.  The dog’s name, Iwo Jima fondly nick named ‘Iwo’ was Bill’s choice.  Bill wanted an association to the military, especially the Marines.  Never without a dog, the McClements had an American Eskimo dog named Sergeant prior to Winston.  Bill and Nancy currently live in Murrysville.  There are five grandkids who are ecstatic about the new family member.  We got our first introduction to Iwo at the MCL picnic in September.  We hope to see them all at upcoming events for the league.

Three Day Gun Raffle September 21 -23, 2018

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THREE DAY GUN RAFFLE

Winning Number is based on the evening 7:00 PM Lottery Three Digit Drawing

Friday, September 21, 2018  –  Glock 19 Gen 5  –  9MM Pistol

Saturday, September 22, 2018  –  Browning A-Bolt III – .270 Rifle

Sunday, September 23, 2018  –  Maverick 88 Security – .12 Gauge

DONATION $10.00 PER TICKET

PRIZES MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EQUAL VALUE IN-STORE CREDIT

Winners claim prizes at: Island Firearms 7400 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15225  Phone: 412-264-4867

ALL UNSOLD TICKETS BECOME PROPERTY OF MCL 3 RIVERS LEATHERNECK DET. 310

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE OF PENNSYLVANIA

Tickets Donated by Johnson’s Auto Center  161 Perry Hwy.  412-913-1001

VA study finds effective, inexpensive skin cancer drug

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A recent VA study has revealed an effective, cost-efficient method for the prevention of nonmelanoma skin cancer, the most common cancer in the U.S. Investigators at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System discovered that, over a three-year period, patients treated with topical fluorouracil 5% (5-FU) had decreased skin cancer-related health care costs. Results suggest 5-FU could reduce the development of nonmelanoma skin cancer (and the related condition, actinic keratosis) in high-risk patients. With around 90,000 Veterans being treated for nonmelanoma skin cancer and treatment costs approaching $5 billion annually, the calculated cost savings of 5-FU therapy for VA could be as high as $69 million within three years.

Link to Article

COURTESY US Department of Veterans Affairs

Filed Under: VA

Veterans Breakfast Club (VBC) Morning Event June 19th Christ United Methodist Church

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– June 19, 2018, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
– Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Rd., Bethel Park, PA (Allegheny County).
– R.S.V.P to 412-623-9029 or email Lauren@veteransbreakfastclub.com – mention DMVA Digest when you R.S.V.P.
– The cost to have breakfast is $12 and the event is free if you choose not to eat.
– The VBC is a nonprofit that creates communities of listening around veterans and their stories. Storytelling events, both morning and night, are held throughout western Pennsylvania. Veterans from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan share their stories. They are open to the public, and you don’t need to be a veteran to attend.
– Facebook page.

Persian Gulf Bonus Program From Pennsylvania

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NOTE: PROGRAM ENDS AUG. 31, 2018 – APPLY NOW!

On April 24, 2006, House Bill 1820 was signed into law as Act 29 of 2006. This Bill established the Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans Benefit Act. On Nov. 7, 2006, Pennsylvania voters gave overwhelming approval to a ballot question to fund the program. The bond issue created a fund for the payment of compensation to, or on behalf of, eligible current and former members of the United States Armed Forces, a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces, or the Pennsylvania National Guard. On Oct. 30, 2015 ACT 29 was amended through the enactment of Act 50 extending the application period to Aug. 31, 2018.

Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for the Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans Benefit Program is August 31, 2018.

LINK INFORMATION  http://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/Programs%20and%20Services/Persian-Gulf-Bonus-Program.aspx

COURTESY Pennsylvania Department Of Military And Veterans Affairs

Special Event for the Hospice Veterans

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Three Rivers’ Chaplain Gerry Kunic has been intensely involved with the ‘No Veteran Should Die Alone’ program at the VA Hospitals.  On Thursday, September 21 at the HJH VA Hospital, Gerry participated in hosting a Steeler Tailgate party for all the patients on the 3rd floor Hospice Center.  There were 24 patients who enjoyed Steeler highlights and light refreshments with perogies.  As a special entertainment the famous racing Perogies from PNC Park attended and mingled with the patients.  It was a heart-warming sight to see most patients out of their rooms and participating in the celebration.  Our detachment provided Steeler shirts, blankets, socks or caps for all patients. Those patients now feel they are a part of the crowd with their Steeler black and gold while watching and cheering for the home team.