Photos 'way back then, click on photo to see what they look like now

 

 

SANDY MAZZU

was an aircraft mechanic during WWII. Upon discharge, he went to work for Southwest Airlines and took flying lessons on the GI Bill. When he retired he was flying 747s as a captain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

ED PARUNGO

is a retired MSgt and served with the 7th Marines in Korea.

He was recognized by the VA as Outstanding Volunteer of the Year.

 

 

 
 

JOE ZAYTOUN

A veteran of  the Sixth Marine Division on Guam, as a 1stLt he supervised seven PXs in Tsingtao, China after the surrender of Japan.

 

 

 

 
 
 

GEORGE STEENSON

presently serves as commandant and was instrumental in planning the

2010 Dept. Convention

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

IN MEMORY OF

JACK PETRARCA


 

 

 

 
 

JIM HASLAM

Don't know much about this guy.

 

 

 
 

 

ROY PERRY


 

 

 
 

 Richard Patrick

The picture of young Richard was taken at TBS graduation in 1971. He is Junior Past Commandant and is an asset to the detachment.

JIM NIVER

is one of the detachment's oldest  (longevity) members and has headed up a myriad of committees. He served as a first lieutenant but we don't hold that against him. He has been detachment Marine of the Year.

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

JOHN SKUCE

is a "good ole boy" who has all but deserted us and moved to Mount Olive. John has been detachment MOY and department MOY. If you want something done, ask John.

 

 
 

WALT ATKINSON

just jumps right in and helps wherever he can. Walt is one of our most active members. Oorah.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

DAVID CROUCH

David has been an active member since transferring from the Sandhills Detachment several years ago.  His "then" picture was taken in 1972 while seving aboard the USS America aircraft carrier.

 

 

 

 

 
 

GEORGE KENDLEY

Another relatively new member, he has volunteered wherever and whenever necessary. Too bad the trip to Quantco didn't materialize. Keep at it, Marine.

 

 
 

John Staley

 Our invincible and illustrious Junior Past Commandant. Obviously his first publicity picture as a new fighter pilot. They let kids fly jets?
 
 
 
 

 

SUELLEN BEAULIEU

  Suellen is Senior Vice Comdt. The before picture was taken when she was  promoted to captain. Suellen ultimately retired as a major.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

BRADY MOORE

Brady is a very active member of the detachment. The picture was taken at Gitmo where he was runner-up for Athlete of the Year.

 

 

 

ROBIN WHITCHER

Another active member of our detachment, serving as Judge-Advocate. Robin's company handles all our embroidery.

 

HARRY SCHWEITZER

 Harry is our jr. vice commandant and a real asset to the Detachment.