Marine League Detachment 939

12/19/2023

USMC Motivation

11/02/2023

12/24/2022

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters has issued orders today to Master Gunnery Sergeant S. Claus, recalling him to active duty, with a RNLTD of 24 Dec 2022.

MGySgt. Claus, known to use the alias “Saint Nicholas”, “Kris Kringle”, “Father Christmas”, or simply “Santa”, is a reserve Marine with 1,743 years of service.

He specializes as a tactical operator of the next generation DEC-25B, Cargo Airborne Delivery (CAnDY) Carrier.

The DEC-25B is contractor-modified and fully equipped with Cargo Antlered Navigation Equipment Sensors (CANES).

It has also been retrofitted with eight high-powered, air-cooled Rangifer Tarandus carrot-fed generators.

As a single seat cargo delivery platform, it is capable of vertical delivery of high-value items, take-off and landing without pilot controlled lighting (PCL).

These unique specifications, coupled with the additional Public Affairs skill sets possessed by Master Gunny Claus, classify the entire deployable package as a low-density, high-demand (LD/HD) asset.

Also recalled, were MSgts Dasher and Dancer, GySgts Prancer and Vixen, SSgts Comet and Cupid, Cpl. Donner, and PFC Blitzen (recently selected for LCpl.)

PFC Rudolph is also authorized to report for duty; however, he must first successfully complete his Phase II SERE Training, which he has failed three times due to a medical condition related to his nose.

Although the above Marines are on orders for only 24 hours, it is anticipated that they will submit a travel claim for 24,901 miles at .56/mile, using a POV. Suitable Government transportation is not available.

As a special operations unit, each member is granted a high level of uniform flexibility, as well as relaxed grooming standards.

Per diem has been modified to include large quantities of hot cocoa and cookies.

Government travel card use has been authorized.

10/19/2021

Friends, a very special time is almost upon us! Your friendly local Marine League would like to invite you to join us as we honor those who have sacrificed so much for friend, family, and country. Please plan to be with us: November 11, 2021. We will hold our Veterans Day Service at Aiken County Veterans Park, 1435 Richland Avenue East in Aiken SC. The Service will commence at 11AM. Hosted by Marine Corps League 939 James Hammons Detachment. We look forward to seeing you all.

09/24/2021

Consider being a Hero in your Community!

09/14/2021

Happy Reminder: The Season is Coming and so are the Marines! Toys For Tots will serve, will you help?! Get involved with your local Marine League in Aiken.

08/11/2021

A reminder of our history. The 555-foot-tall monument, which was built to honor the nation’s first president, is an obelisk, a shape that looks like a sharpened pencil. When it was completed, in 1884, it was the tallest building in the world. It stand in honor of this nation’s accomplishments. Help your local Marines and likeminded individuals to keep the spirit of brotherhood in the community going. Support your local Marine League.

07/25/2021

James L. Hammons

Detachment #939 Marine Corps League
Aiken SC

“All Gave Some...Some Gave All”

In recent years the Aiken Community has given generously to the "Fallen...But Not Forgotten" Cpl Matthew Dillon Scholarship Fund. You will recall that Aiken's own Matthew Dillon was killed in action in Iraq in December 2006.

In his memory, the James L. Hammons Marine Corps League Detachment #939 has raised funds to annually award $1,000.00 scholarships to an outstanding NJROTC cadet from each of our “four” local high schools.

Events in the past have featured South Carolina's Medal of Honor recipient Navy Lieutenant Mike Thornton, Fox TV contributor Lt. Col. Ollie North, Medal of Honor recipients USMC retired Colonel Harvey C. 'Barney' Barnum, US Army SFC Sammy Davis, and most recently USMC retired CWO Hershel “Woody” Williams.

On Friday, August 6th, starting at 7:00 P.M., doors open at 6:30 at the Western Carolina Fairgrounds, Lewis Wise Building, we will again celebrate those who gave all for our freedoms. This year guest speaker, US Army MG (Ret) Thomas Mullikin, will join the patriotic citizens of Aiken to remember Matt and to reflect on all our veteran's services and sacrifices. In addition, representatives of the South Carolina Gold Star families, who lost loved ones in defense of our country, will be in attendance as well as other special patriots. It will be an evening to remember!

You can support this honorable endeavor by attending our event special which includes dinner, cash bar & silent auction. Tickets for this event are modestly set at $50.00 per person. The dress is business attire. Reserve your tickets by mailing check to: MCL #939, PO Box 6046, Aiken, SC 29804-6046.

Friends, we are also seeking sponsors:
Sponsorship levels are: Gold: $5,000, Silver: $3,000, Bronze: $2,000. Table sponsorships $1,000 (receive 8 tickets, reserve table and your name included in the program).
Gold Star: $500, Patriot: All other donation. Donations tax deductible.

Your sponsorship and presence will serve to honor those that gave their “last full measure” for our country.
Commandant Col. Claude David
Chairman Lowell Koppert, ACVC
Neal & Lucy Dillon, Committee Chairman

07/16/2021

You Honored the oath, continue to build the prestige you began in your youth.