Bobbie Flock

Few things give us greater sorrow than saying a final farewell to an active member of the Detachment.

On July 19, 2008, Rhua V. "Bobbie" Flock, was summoned to meet the Supreme Commandant.

Her family held a "Celebration of Life" event on July 24 at the Witzke Funeral Home in Ellicott City. Several of her closest friends and family attended. Approximately a dozen Marine Corps League members were also present to honor the life of Bobbie.

Photos of Bobbie as a young World War II Marine were shown along with more recent pictures of her with some of her closest friends.

Commandant Chuck Casey said some comforting words, mentioning that Bobbie considered every Marine and former Marine a brother or sister. Chuck stated that he has never met anyone so proud to be a Marine.

Chuck and Chaplain Joe Roman performed a Marine Corps League Service which closed with Mike Betts and Gerry Fay bugling taps.

A military burial has been scheduled at Arlington National Cemetery where her ashes will be laid to rest. She will truly be missed.
       

  Everett and Buck

On July 22, 2008, Commandant Chuck Casey swore in new members Everett Wrunkles and Leon "Buck" Otten. We hope to see them at future meetings and events. Special thanks to Dolan for providing the below photo.
       

  Department of Pennsylvania Annual Service Pistol Match

The Department of Pennsylvania Annual Service Pistol Match took place from May 30 to June 1, 2008 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. At $30 per contestant, this was the best bargain in town. Participants (shooters and cheering section) included Dolan Malloy, Frank "Kip" Kippenbrock, Mike Betts, Danny Rotondo, Dennis Starliper, and Bill Brooks. Special thanks to Bill for providing the below photos.

Dolan (DJ) and Kip wait for their turn to shoot while a Marine cleans and inspects his weapon in the background.
       
Fashion contrast! Mike Betts displays his stealthy motif while Danny wears his Marine Corps red shirt.
       
Hanging out with fellow shooters around the grill is a long time tradition of every Marine Corps League shooting event.
       

  Chesty XIII

Chesty XIII has been known to attend our functions from time to time. He is a pure bred English bulldog of outstanding lineage. He will be the next mascot of Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., and will enlist in the Marine Corps in April 2008. Chesty is "hosted" by our current Commandant, Master Sergeant Charles Casey and his family. Chesty was born on June 3, 2007, and is currently undergoing intense puppy boot camp. He will begin marching the Evening Parades at Marine Barracks some time in July of 2008. He made his marching debut at the last Evening Parade of 2007 as "a recruit in the delayed entry program." Although many believe the mascot of Marine Barracks is the Marine Corps' mascot, he is not officially listed as such.
       
Above, Chesty is getting on-the-job training from one of the more seasoned veterans. Below, Chesty practices being adorable.
       
Why the name "Chesty?" If you don't know that, then you obviously aren't a Marine. Learn about the original Chesty at Chesty Puller - Wikipedia.

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