Townsend Detachment Boy Scout Liaison, Chuck Carver and Judge Advocate Todd Kemper presented “Good Citizenship” Certificates to over 70 scouts who earned their EAGLE scout awards in the past year. {gallery}gallery/2016/2016-boy-scout-citizenship{/gallery}
Townsend Detachment members joined with the Greater Montgomery community, WSFA TV, the Montgomery Area Food Bank, the Christmas Clearing House and The Marine Corps Reserve to collect food, toys and money to benefit those families needing a little help this Christmas. {gallery}gallery/2016/2016-montgomery-community-service{/gallery}
Townsend Detachment sponsored a Christmas party and invited guests from the Maxwell Schools, LIMA Company USMCR, and the greater Montgomery area USMC Recruiting staff. Chick fil A donated chicken trays, and individual members brought other finger food items. {gallery}gallery/2016/2016-townsend-christmas-party{/gallery}
Townsend Detachment supports the local Toys for Tots campaign by collecting toys at Maxwell Air Force Base BX at Christmas Time. The toys are then distributed to the local community by LIMA company, the Montgomery area USMCR unit. {gallery}gallery/2016/2016-townsend-toys-for-tots{/gallery}
Members of the Townsend Detachment joined with Marines stationed at Maxwell AFB to celebrate the 241st USMC Birthday Ball. Detachment member, retired Gunnery Sergeant Warren Mitchell, 25 year service, who served at the Chosin Reservoir, stood as the oldest Marine present. Other members and their spouses enjoyed the evenings events. {gallery}gallery/2016/2016-mcl-birthday-ball{/gallery}
Townsend Detachment of the Marine Corps League is the lead VSO – Veteran’s {gallery}gallery/2016/2016-veterans-day-parade{/gallery}
Townsend Detachment participated in two cake cutting ceremonies aboard Maxwell Air Force Base on November 10, the Marine Corps Birthday. Ceremonies are formal and the oldest Marine Honoree is a member of the detachment. Cake ceremonies include; procession of dignitaries; presenting Colors; reading of General John A. Lejeune’s declaration that Marines band together to recognize the birthday of the…
Townsend Detachment commissioned the creation of a footstone for the grave site of the Marine we are named for. Detachment member Brooks Barrow created the foot stone. The Townsend family and the greater Montgomery community joined us for the Dedication ceremony. {gallery}gallery/2016/2016-townsend-memorial-dedication{/gallery}
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AHERO fishing event – Townsend Detachment supports a local wounded warrior program, ‘AHERO’ with volunteer support and financial supports. {gallery}gallery/2016/2016-ahero-fishing-event{/gallery}
The 2022 and 2023 National Mid-Winter Conferences…
January 2020
