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From the Helm…. Gary Nasby- Commandant Hiram I. Bearss Det. #089 Before moving here I was told how mild the winters were in Indiana. They lied! I

could have stayed in New York and been treated to a winter like this! Although were I lived near Syracuse is getting ham-mered this year so I guess I shouldn’t complain. I hope you are surviving this winter, and are looking forward to spring as eagerly as I am. Many things are happening this month, Pan Cake Breakfast, IWO JIMA Recognition ceremony, Membership and Staff Meetings. I hope you can find the time to participate in them as much as you can. The Barracks work is done for the most part, now it’s down to getting a few small things finished. Thanks again to all who made this happen. We have a committee planning a June 25th Open House for all and the Neighborhood, so watch for announcements on this. Parades season will be upon us before we know it, and we hope to have our honor guard in place by then if we can get DOD to release the hold on M-1 rifles from TACOM. Still looking for a Sgt. Of the Guard for it and some dedicated volunteers to be on it. If interested, please contact me. March 12-13 will be the Department Spring Conference in Chesterton. Plan to attend if you can. April 1-2 our Detach-ment will be hosting the Central Division Conference in Beech Grove, at the LaQuinta. You will be receiving a call before then asking for volunteers. If you can donate some time. The experience will be worth it, and you will meet Marines and Leaguers from our surrounding states. Lastly I know of only one Marine in distress or sick from the Detachment. He is Jim Roberts, who had a heart attack last week and after a procedure at the VA is now home resting. Keep Jim in your thoughts and Prayers. If you ever know of someone having problems please take the time to let me know so I can get assistance and aid offered to them. Thank You.

Got to go...Ice storm coming in!!

I am available at for your comments and discussion: Phone- (317) 855-8798 E-Mail– hibcommandant@indymarines.org Semper Fidelis- Gary D. Nasby

SCUTTLEBUTTSCUTTLEBUTTSCUTTLEBUTT MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE

HIRAM I. BEARSS MARINE CORPS LEAGUE –DET #089

EDITOR: GARY D. NASBY

Volume 37 - Issue 2 February 2011 www.IndyMarines.org

SEA STORY by Jim Wade A good Sea-story comes from my experiences at Camp Hansen, Oki-nawa that happened to a very good buck Sergeant names Sgt. (Shortie) not his real name. He was very short but a squared away marine. This particular day, he was Sergeant of the Guard, and he called the three Corporals of the guard into the guard shack. He told us that we had become lazy at our routine of the manual of arms. Now I'm going to explain the manual of arms. With the pistol, in its side holster, at the command of present arms, you un-flap the top of the side holster with your left hand, and draw the weapon, holding it at a 45 degree angle upward, you release the loaded maga-zine and tuck it into your belt, then with your left hand, pull the slide to the rear and lock it, and look into the chamber to make sure its completely un-loaded, and then look straight ahead. Sgt. Shortie does this first, then the three Corporals of the guard do it exactly like he did. Now here is where he makes his mistake, and he had told us to "Do exactly like I do." You are supposed to let the slide go forward, pull the trigger on the empty weapon, then insert the loaded magazine and put the pistol back into its holster. But instead of doing that, Sgt. Shortie inserts the loaded magazine into the pistol, lets the slide go forward, stripping a round into the chamber and pulls the trigger, which fired a .45 caliber round into the roof of the guard shack, and the three of us do exactly like he had told us to do. We inserted the loaded magazines into our weapons and Sgt. Shortie starts screaming, "STOP, STOP, please don't do as I did", and we are all laughing. To tell you the truth, we should have rushed it, and all three of us fired our weapons through that roof too. _______________________________________________________ SEND YOUR SEA STORY TO THE EDITOR–

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HELP! We are looking for help with Interior design/

decorating at the new Barracks. We want to make the hall more appealing to prospective renters.

First impressions are a large part of the decision making when planning an event. Any member, or friend of a member, or friend of a friend (get the

idea?) who would like to offer some free advice on what we could do to enhance the hall would be most appreciated. The hall has been renovated, but it needs this improvement to turn it into a 1st

class rental facility. If you can offer this help , please contact us at 317-546-7228 and leave a message or call me at 317-855-8798. Thanks.

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February 10 (Thur) 1900-Membership Meeting @ Marine Barracks Indy– PITCH-IN DINNER HOUR 1800 19 (Sat) o800-1200 Pancake / Biskets & Gravy Breakfast– @ Marine Barracks Indy 23 (WED) 1730- MCCC MEETING @ HESLAR ARMORY 24 (Thur) 1800– HIB Staff Meeting @ Marine Barracks Indy March 10 (Thur) 1900-Membership Meeting @ Marine Barracks Indy– PITCH-IN DINNER HOUR 1800 18-20 Indy 1500 Gun Show @ State Fair Grounds 19 (Sat) 0800-PANCAKE BREAKFAST– @ Marine Barracks Indy 19 (Sat) 1300-1400..1st Marine Div. meeting @Marine Barracks Indy 24 (Thur) 1800– HIB Staff Meeting @ Marine Barracks Indy 30 (WED) 1730- MCCC MEETING @ HESLAR ARMORY

Mark Your Calendar!

HIB MCL OFFICER ROSTER Commandant Gary Nasby Sr. Vice Commandant James Wade Jr. Vice Commandant Connie Hamm Adjutant/Paymaster Melissa Jacobs Judge Advocate Greg Troxell Jr. Past Commandant Bud Albright

Chaplain Jesus Quintana, Jr Sergeant at Arms David Hansell

HIB MCL COMMITTEE ROSTER VAVS Representative Jesus Quintana, Jr. VAVS Deputy Diana Ward/John Farrell Raffles Tony Mungovan Stars and Stripes Jim Wade Scuttlebutt / WebSgt Gary Nasby Awards Oran Lakin Christmas Banquet Tony Mungovan Historian Fred Axthelm Boy Scout Eagle Awards Fred Axthelm Toys For Tots Bud Albright Parades/Gaming Tony Mungovan MCL Svc. Officer Diane Ward Young Marines Liaison Tony Mungovan Quartermaster Bud Albright Honor Guard Jesus Quintana Museum Director Doug Hardwick

Central Indiana Marine Points of Contact

Marine Corps League H.I. Bearss Det: Office 317-546-7228 Commandant Gary Nasby 317-855-8798 Chaplain Jesus Quintana 317-445-9509 National Marine Corps Museum, State of IN Liaison: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 1st Marine Division Association: Guy Miller 317-293-7594 3rd Marine Division Association: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 Montford Point Association: Robert D. Smith 317-924-9790 Woman Marine Association: Connie Hamm 317-345-0070 Marine Corps Coordinating Council: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 Marine Inspector Instructor: Capt.1st Sgt Hess 317-923-1584 Marine Recruiting Service: Maj. Morrissey 317-698-5770 Marine For Life Program: Maj. Davis Christy (312) 476-9616 Central Indiana Young Marines: Buzz Smith 1-877-876-2838 Editor, Scuttlebutt & HIB WebSgt: Gary Nasby (317) 855-8798 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: Capt Larry Slaugh 317-471-9577 PWC STAFF: GySgt Jacob Phillips 812-606-8783

Do you have news that you what to share? Contact the Editor:

Scuttlebutt@indymarines.org

HIB Meeting minutes, & Official documents from National MCL, MODD, & HIB can be downloaded from here…………………………… http://www.indymarines.org/pages/officialdocs.htm

http://www.ciym.net/

Central Indiana Young Marines 8050 Winterset Circle Indianapolis, IN 46214

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…...Next Gun Show…… March 18-20 @ Indiana State Fair Grounds

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Pledger’s Name: Rank/Grade: Company Name: Military Branch: Address: _________________________________________________________________ City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Memorial Plank:

If your company has a matching gift program, please contact your HR Office for information.

Yes! I wish to support the Marine Corps League/Marine Foundation of Central Indiana “Plank Program”. I am enclosing my pledge/donation of:

Please cutout this form and send completed form with check payable to MCL/MFCI Plank Owner to: Marine Foundation of Central Indiana, P.O. Box 501615, Indianapolis, IN 46250-6615. If you wish to pay with a credit card via PayPal go to www.SemperFiIndy.org. For further information please call (317) 546-7228, or go to www.semperfiindy.com.

(1) Golden Teak ($5,000)

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“PLANK OWNERS” Be Part of Making a Home for Marines and Family Members to Gather. Be Part of Preserving our Heri-tage and Traditions. Having the title of “Plank Owner” includes certain rights and privileges—including bragging rights of being part of the beginning of a new adven-ture for Marines in Indiana.

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Contest: Tell us where this is, and the year. Winner receives $5 in Ships Store Credit. We know some of you Marines have been here. Send your answer & submissions for future contests to– scuttlebutt@indymarines.org . Pictures can be of Marine Gear, places, events or Famous Marines.

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Gun Raffle Drawing date: 20 March 2011 ( 1600) @ Indy 1500 Gun Show@ State Fair Grounds

Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

Choice of ONE: Olympic Arms Ar-15 Carbine (.223 Caliber) OR Henry 44 Magnum Rifle OR a weapon yet to be determined.

Proceeds benefit Hiram I. Bearss MCL Det. 089 and the programs they support Send check or MO with completed tickets above to:

Marine Corps League-HIB 550 South Audubon Road

Indianapolis, IN 46219

**NOTE** PLEASE MAKE COPIES OF ABOVE TICKETS IF MORE ARE NEEDED** Indy 1500 Gun Show 2011 dates:

March 18-20, June 3-5, Aug. 26-28 Winner @ January Show– (Mark Thomas, Ticket #022729)

Pound 111 PDD Bud Albright– Pound Keeper PDD Russ Eaglin– Sr. Vice Pound Keeper PDD Gary Nasby– Jr. Vice Pound Keeper PDD Mike Wukitsch– Smart Dog & Dog Scratcher DD Lloyd Louks– Dog Robber PDD Jesus Quintana– Dog Trainer DD Connie Hamm– Watch Dog PDD Bernie Loechel– Mad Dog DD Jeff Milner– Police Dog Pup Dave Hansell– Barking Dog Pup Harry Snyder– Pooper Scooper Reminder– If you haven’t paid your dues for 2010-2011, please do so.

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Have questions ? Call DonateaCar.com toll-free seven days a week at 1-800-237-5714. DonateaCar.com will make arrangements to conveniently and quickly pick-up your vehicle or boat donation at no cost to you. They handle the title transfer requirements and provide you with a tax deductible vehicle or vessel donation receipt at the time of pick-up! Making a car donation is quick and easy! Donate a car and you'll feel great about supporting Us, The Hiram I. Bearss , Marine Corps League—Detachment #089, and the worthwhile causes we support! To view what we support…….

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Hey Marine– how about get-ting’ with the program and

finding us some cars!

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