Volume 32—Issue 3 March 2006 www.indymarines.org

SCUTTLEBUTT Serving: Marine Corps League * 1st Marine Division Assoc * Marine Corps Coordinating Council * MCROA * Montford Point Assoc * WM Assoc * Other USMC & Division Assoc’s

Marine Russ Eaglin

Completes Three Year Tour as HIB Commandant

"Semper Fidelis" is branded on his heart and demonstrated through his actions!

Hiram I Bearss 2006 Officer Roster • Commandant—Ronald “Bud” Albright. • Sr Vice Commandant—Tom “Doc” Terpinas. • Jr Vice Commandant—Greg Wappel. • Adjutant/Paymaster—Phil Fowler. • Judge Advocate—Lloyd Louks. • Sgt-at-Arms—Ken Estep. • Chaplain—Jesus Quintana. • Jr Past Commandant—Russ Eaglin. • Sr Past Commandant—Bernie Loechel. • Trustees—Don Myers, Bernie Loechel &

Russ Eaglin. Military Order of the Devil Dogs 2006 Officer Roster • Poundkeeper—Don Myers. • Sr Vice Poundkeeper—Lloyd Louks. • Barking Dog/Pooper Scooper—Russ Eaglin. • Dog Robber—Dan Switzer. • Watch Dog—Charlie Clark. • Police Dog—Tom Terpinas. • Dog Trainer—Jesus Quintana. • Smart Dog—Jeff Milner.

Russ Eaglin will complete his third and final year as HIB Commandant at the installation of new HIB Commandant, Bud Albright, on April 13th. Originally intending to serve only two years, Commandant Eaglin stepped up for a third year when necessity called. Eaglin went above and beyond the call of duty by not only fulfilling the demanding requirements of Commandant, but he also attended other veteran activities and participated in virtually all Marine support functions. The time, heart and treasure he poured into his responsibilities were immense but he never complained and was always willing to do more. This is not the end of Eaglin’s Marine activities. He still holds posts in HIB, MODD, the Central Indiana Marine Foundation; will be assuming duties as the new Scuttlebutt Editor; and was recently appointed as Indiana’s Liaison to the National Marine Corps Museum by Governor Daniels. Eaglin truly lives his motto, “Semper Fidelis is branded on your heart and demonstrated in your actions.”

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Travers Browne died March 2nd. Travers also served during World War II fighting as a 40 mm gun striker on the aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La.

PSALM 23 (UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS VERSION): The Lord is my Supreme Commandant; there is nothing I shall requisition. Fresh and green are the fields Where he gives me rack time. Near restful shores he leads me, To boost my low morale.

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HIB had three Marines check out of their worldly duty station recently.

mm gun striker on the aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La. Gene Robinson passed away February 28th. He was a Korean War vet who later played in a popular rock band. All will be missed. Howard Stout passed away February 17th. Howard was a World War II Marine who fought on Okinawa and was sent to China after the war.

Near restful shores he leads me, To boost my low morale. He marches me along the right trail; He is “Semper Fidelis” to his name. If I should charge into storms of lead, No death would I fear. You are there with your map and compass; With these you give me liberty. You have prepared the chow hall for me In the sight of my foes. You anoint my head with a high and tight; My mug is overflowing. Surely fair winds and following seas Shall follow me all the days of my tour. In the Lord’s own camp shall I stand easy For ever and ever.

Courts of Honor were held on February 26 and March 5th for scouts earning there Eagle badges. Fred Axthelm presented three scouts the Marine Corps

League’s Good Citizenship Certificate with Medal. Marine Axthelm’s commitment to this recognition program is outstanding. Oorah!

The 1st Mar Div’s 23rd annual Ham & Bean Dinner/Auction will be 4/15/06 at the Lawrence Community Center, 5301 N. Franklin Rd, Indianapolis. Supper will begin at 1830 and is $5.00 per person. Proceeds go to support the 1stMarDiv National Scholarship Fund. An auction will follow at 1915. Please RSVP to Steve Risch 317-255-2678, or to 3106 E. 47th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205.

1st Marine Division Assoc Bean Supper

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1st Mar Div Marines, Korea

Help With Electronic Delivery Can you believe it? Two-thirds of our members do not have email addresses listed with our Detachment. If you are one of them please forward your email address to Greg Wappel (Adjutant@IndyMarines.org) to be included in the electronic mail distribution that enables you to get regular information and frequent announcements that are sent out from time to time. Also, if you don’t have a computer and an email address the Detachment can provide you with free

web based email that you can check from any computer that you have access to. Simply call Greg Wappel at 317-816-0562 and he will set you up to be electronically connected. Sound too easy? It really is; like the Marine Corps, we don't promise you a rose garden, but we can get you electronically connected with your fellow Marines. Semper Fi! Keep Attacking, attack again, never stop. Gregory J. Wappel

Our 2006 parade season begins on Saturday, May 6th, at the VFW’s Loyalty Parade in Noblesville. This years theme is “Americans United”. All active, reserve and former Marines are welcome to ride in the HIB parade float. Line up begins at 1000 and step off from the intersection of 16th & Harrison at 1100. VFW Post 6246 will host a bar-B-Q sandwiches after the parade.

MCL Detachment Office Telephone and Voice Mail (317) 546-7228

Membership Dues Annual- $30.00 Renew - $20.00 Life (one time dues): 18—35 $325 36—40 $300 41—50 $275 51—60 $200 61+ $100

Article Submissions To submit articles or notices for publication the SCUTTLEBUTT Newsletter please email Russ Eaglin at SCUTTLEBUTT@IndyMariones.org or call 317 201-7066 no later than the first Friday of each month.

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