Honoring WWII Veterans
On August 3 our Detachment was asked to assist with honoring some WWII vets. 5 bi-planes did multiple fly overs when the Vets arrived at the Holland Airport. The Vets
Detachment Updates
Labor Day 8th Street Flag Placements
We held another successful flag posting again today. The flags will remain up until September 12. We will pull them down and audit them then. Good Work Team!
VFW Friday Night Meal Service
The Detachment provided the meal service for the VFW this past Friday, August 21. We served both Bill’s sloppy joes, and fish. All proceeds went to the operation of
Collecting Posted 8th Street Flags
On July 11 we collected the flags that were placed on 8th Street in downtown Holland. We had placed them there for Flag Day, and left them posted until now
Honor Guard Duties
Our Detachment is starting to assist the VFW Honor Guard with ceremonial duties. Today it was Mack MacKellar and Oscar Ledsema. Looking sharp guys!
Tootsie Roll Marines
Have you ever wondered why Tootsie Rolls hold significance with the Marine Corps? During the Korean War, the First Marine Division met the enemy at Chosin Reservoir in subfreezing
Cold War Medal
There has been some discussion around the Cold War Medal / Ribbon. In 1998, Congress directed the Secretary of Defense to establish a certificate to honor United States Armed Forces