MONTHLY MEETING:  Saturday, 29 August 2026

 

As we end the month of August, we continue our mission to preserve the traditions of the Marine Corps and strengthen our community.  This month focused on our routine of operational readiness and upcoming service commitments.
 
We also pause this month to honor those who have gone before us.  Let us also remember our commitment to ourselves and each other.

 

Recently, MSgt (ret.) John Z. Hernandez was elected as the Veterans of Foreign Wars California Department Sr. Vice Commander.  Since his retirement from the active duty ranks, John continues to lead from the front, providing his sage leadership to the VFW and MC League, continuing to serve the veterans community.  

 

Congratulations to John and his family for such a major accomplishment.  

MSgt (ret.) John Owens and LtCol (ret.) Jay Delarosa also joined us after being away for a number of months.
 
Upcoming Commitments and Special Events:
 
From 4 to 12 October, San Francisco Fleet Week; public engagement/outreach, ship tours, Blue Angels Flight Demonstration, parades, musical performances throughout the city.

 

On 10 October, 251st Navy Birthday Ball, Manchester Grand Hyatt, Downtown San Diego.

 

And on 17 October, West Coast Drill Instructor Association will be hosting their Annual Marine Corps Birthday & Veterans Ball at Harrah’s Resort and Casino, 777 S. Resort Dr., Valley Center, CA. 
 
Thanks again to everyone for finding the time to attend today.
 
Together, we remain, "Semper Fidelis."

UPDATE - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES! (6 November 2025)

 

See our Detachment celebrating the 250th USMC Birthday at Camp Pendleton.  This week, a special meal was held at the 11th Marines (43 Area)  Las Pulgas Dining Facility; many of our members were treated as VIPs as they dined in the prestigious Bullet Room. 

 

Several from our Detachment were present, enjoying a hearty meal of Steak and Lobster, along with sharing in the camaraderie. Once a month, these special meals are held aboard base.  Anyone with base access can participate in the fun!  

Join the Marine Corps League

 

We count among our members, officers and enlisted.  We have pounded the ground, flown in the air, saved lives as corpsmen. 
 

We've served our nation not only at home but in conflicts in the Pacific, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia.  Nevertheless, our common bond, that which unites us all, regardless of our current stations in life, is that We Are All Marines.

 

If you want to rekindle that "Esprit de Corps" that only Marines can share, swap old sea stories, catch up with old friends or make some new friends, we invite you to come to our meetings and see who we are and what we do.

 

You've already earned the title United States Marine so we'd like to welcome you aboard!

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMS WE SUPPORT:

 

-Open Arms, Open Hearts to assist military families in need, including the "Back-to-School" project to provide WalMart gift cards to children of active duty military & veterans.

 

-Wounded Warrior Program

-Toys For Tots

-Temecula Valley Young Marines

-6 High School Marine/Navy JROTCs

-Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund (semperfifund.org)

-4 Paws 4 Patriots (www.4paws4patriots.org)

-VFW Motorcycle Club - Empire Chapter

-Manzanita Ranch

-Veterans Supplemental Support Network (VSSN)

-The volunteers who collect & donate gowns to Marine Corps Ball attendees at Camp Pendleton 

We thank these special groups

for their enduring support:

Wildomar VFW Post 1508

Temecula Valley VFW Post 4089

Stone Church Brewery (Corona, Temecula & Riverside, CA)

Amber Waves of Grain Craft Beer Festival for Veterans

Veterans Supplemental Support Network (VSSN)