Marine of the Year​

2023: George Fenton

2022 Mike Diamond 

2021 Steve Hansen

2020: Sheri Moore

2019: George Firehammer

2018: Phil Short

2017: Dave Glasgow

2016: Bob Singer​

2015: Jim Smith

2014: "Doc" Rephanshek

               

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MCL Uniform Requirements:

The only required uniform item is the MCL Cover with emblem.  No attachments such as pins, miniature medals, etc are authorized on the cover.


The Detachment has created a red short and long sleeve shirt identifying the wearer as a Detachment Member. Shirts are available from the "Ships Store" open at Detachment Meetings. Other items are baseball caps, red windbreaker jacket, challenge coins, detachment decals, etc.


​Detachment policy is that store items purchased by members are paid for when received by the member. 





​​​​         Mission Statement


Members of the Marine Corps League join in comaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving traditions, promoting the interests of the US Marine Corps, banding together those who are now serving in the Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from the Corps. The League effectively promotes the ideals of American freedom and democracy. Voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines, FMF Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and former Marines, Corpsmen, and Chaplains, their widows and orphans, and to perpetuate the history of the Marine Corps, and by fittings act to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.


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Roy Elrod Semper Fi Lunch Group

 This lunch group meeting is on the 1st Tues of the month at the Great American Buffet located in Central Park, Fredericksburg. VA at 1100.  Normally there is a speaker. 

John "Jack" Maas        John "Jack"        new 2d Lt.                  Maas Col

  1942                            USMC (Ret)                                  


​​​​Detachment Meetings are normally held at the Moose Family Center 1655

11917 Cherry Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407 at 10 am UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

​3d Saturday of the month


At times, Detachment Meetings may be held at the VFW Post 3103, Fredericksburg, VA 

                              

         Detachment Meeting Dates for 2024 are:

         6/15, 7/20, 8/17, 9/21, 120/19, 11/16, 12/21

                           Pre-Meeting Breakfasts are often held and indicated by * in front of the date     

                                                           

​​​e-Mail: JackMaasDetachment@gmail.com

Web Page:  JackMaasDet1379.org

​Mailing Address: Jack Maas Detachment 1379

PO Box 7515

Fredericksburg, VA 22404-7515


Annual Dues:  $35.00

Web Page Updated:  June 4, 2024



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Our 1st Commandant Joe Bongiovi

Charitable Actions

The Detachment has a primary goal of providing of assistance to Marines and veterans of other services who are in need.  This assistance is provided from fund drives conducted by the Detachment. 


​Financial support for the Detachment's charities are the "Rose Fund" drives held during the year.


​The Detachment is able to provide veterans with immediate financial help up to $500 based on a demonstrated need.  This policy is chaired by the Sr Vice Christine Wanzer.


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Jack Maas Detachment Officers 2024 


Commandant: Mike Diamond

Sr. Vice: Christine Wanzer

Jr. Vice:  "Doc" Holladay

Judge Advocate: Jim Smith

Adjutant:  Steve Hansen

Paymaster: Sheri Moore

Sgt at Arms: Bob Singer

Quartermaster: Andrew Dorman (P)

Sam McDonald III (A)

Chaplain: Ray Grundy

Public Affairs: Tabitha Bartley

Marketing Officer: Tabitha Bartley

Historian: Christina Wanzer

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THE DETACHMENT NEWSLETTER, IS AVAILABLE TO INTERESTED PARTIES AND DESCRIBES THE ACTIVITIES OF THE DETACHMENT.   PROSPECIVE MEMBERS MAY REQUEST A COPY OF THE CURRENT NEWSLETTER BY EMAIL TO:   jackmaasdetachment@gmail.com.  The newsletter will be sent to you by email; please provide a valid email address


Natalie Maas

Detachment Installation Ceremony 2011


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​The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem and the name Marine Corps are registered trademarks of the USMC.  The Marine Corps Leage (MCL) and its subordinate organizations support the USMC and its veterans however it is not officially connected to or endorsed by the USMC and the name and emblem are used with permission.

Local Young Marine Detachment

Lance Cpl Caleb Powers

Visit their Facebook Page at facebook.com/pages/LCpl-Caleb-Powers-Young Marines/141359516078. Contact:  Kirk Ross at kirkross3030@gmail.com


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Some Books to Consider

From the Webmasters Personal Library and Worth Reading:


Kabul: The Untold Story of American Warriors Who Fought to the End by Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson


The Afghanistan Papers A Secret History of the War by Craig Whitlock


"US Marines in the Civil War - Harper's Ferry to 1st Manassas" by Bruce "Doc" Norton​

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"You Are Worth It" by Kyle Carpenter, Cpl USMC (RET) Medal of Honor recipient.


​"Into the Fire" by Dakota Meyer, Sgt, USMC, Medal of Honor Recipient.


"Shadow of the Sword" by Jeremiah Workman, SSgt, USMC (ret), nominated for the Medal of Honor which was reduced to a Navy Cross


"Washington's Marines" The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution 1775 to 1777 by Jason Bohm, MajGen, USMC

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​​John Hopkins

Provided the vision and legwork to establish the Detachment.


​Jack Maas Detachment 1379
Marine Corps League
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407



Detachment Challenge Coins available at meetings for $10 each.  See Quartermaster to purchase.


The Detachment is greatful to Marine Craig Ford for the design and initial funding for this project.




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John (Jack) B. Maas Jr, Colonel, USMC


Colonel Maas entered the Marine Corps through the V-5 Program and attended flight school at NAS Pensacola.  Designated Naval Aviator 11015 and commissioned a 2d Lieutenant USMCR on 9 Jan 1942. He was credited with 4 aerial victories with VMF 112 at Guadalcanal and with 1.5 at Okinawa in 1945.  Several command and staff assignments occurred during and following WW II and Kora.  Colonel Maas retired on 28 June 1968 at Norfolk, VA. 


Colonel Maas' personal decorations include 3 awards of the DFC, a Bronze Star with combat V, and 8 single mission awards of the Air Medal.


Post retirement, Colonel Maas managed Shannon Airport in Fredricksburg, VA from 1968 to 1977 and served as Executive Director of the Marine Corps Aviation Association from 1977 to 1987.


Colonel Maas died on 7 Aug 2005 and is buried at Quantico National Cemetery.  At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife Natalie and four children.  Natalie Maas died in 2012 and lies at rest next to her husband.

Welcome to the Jack Maas Detachment 1379


​The Jack Maas Detachment 1379 was formed in June 2011.  The Detachment meets on the 3d Saturday of the month at the Moose Family Center 1655, 11917 Cherry Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 starting at 1000.  On indicated months, the Detachment has a no-host pre-meeting breakfast starting at 0900. The Detachment wishes to express its gratitude to the Moose Family Center for providing the meeting location and their very generous financial support.


​The Detachment is named after the late John  (Jack) B. Maas Jr., Colonel, US Marine Corps (Ret), a World War II and Korean War ace.  The Detachment is also extremely grateful to the Maas family  for their permission to name the Detachment after Colonel Maas and for their very generous financial support.



Jack Maas Detachment Commandants

 2021 Mike Diamond

 2021 Bruce Mogensen

 2020 - 2021 Scott Pipenhagen

 2018 - 2020 Dave Glasgow 

 2016 - 2018 Phil Short

 2014 - 2016 Marv Pixton

 2013 - 2014:  Bill Zlater

 2011 - 2013: Joe Bongiovi

​JOINING JACK MAAS DETACHMENT 1379

To join the detachment, all that is needed is your DD 214 and the annual dues of $35.  Your DD 214 will be reviewed and returned to you; we do not make a copy or retain a copy for our records.


​Just come to one of our meetings and we will begin the process.  We will be glad to have you as a member.


Jack Maas Detachment is the fastest growing unit the the Dept of VA!

​Current Membership stands at 100

​Do you know the actual founding date for the US Marine Corps?  It might surprise        you!


​​Historically, the Marine Corps dates back to the founding of the ​Continental Marines  in Tun Tavern on that date.


​However,​ the founding of the United States Marine Corps dates to the Navy Act of 1798. Our Corps uses the historical date 0f Nov 10, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the formation of the Continental Marines.

​Notice:


The Jack Maas Detachment 1379 is part of the Marine Corps League and is a 501(c)(4) tax exempt organization.  The Detachment can not and may not endorse or support candidates for any elected office, local, state, or national.  Individual members of the Detachment or the League may support a candidate of their choice but may not do so while citing membership in the League or by wearing any article of clothing that reflects membership in the League.


Official MCL policy in this area may be seen in the MCL National By Laws and Admin Procedures.


/s/J Judge Advocate

Jack Maas Detachment 1379

IN MEMORIAM:  MEMBER FINAL ROLL CALL 

Scott Pipenhagen, CWO3, Apr 2024

Tiffany Zapata, Cpl May 2023

Ralph Wilcox Msgt April 2023

Bill Bovee, Capt, Dec 2022

Joe Venable, MGySgt, Nov 2022

​Robert Guest, GySgt, Sept 2022

"Doc" Rephanshek, HM3, May 2022

John Hopkins, Major Dec 2021

Ron Hardisty, SSgt Nov 2021

Joseph Bongiovi, Sgt Sep 2021

Alan Roberts Sgt Maj Sep 2021

RUSSELL LLOYD JR LtCOl May 2021

DON SHIFFERT, MSGT, Oct 2020

TED HARTUNG, LCPL, AUG 2020

BILL WOOLF, SGT, MAY 2019

MARV PIXTON, COL JAN 2018

TONY ARBISI, CAPT JUNE 2015

BOB LYMAN, MAJOR MAY 2015

​LOU ORLANDO, CAPT, SEPT 2011