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| CAMP PENDLETON CHAPTER CHAPTER - Dec 18, 2007 |
In December the chapter conducted a joint luncheon with the San Diego Chapter in support of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive. Price of admission was donation of a new toy and on hand to receive donations was Sgt. Edgar Villa, USMC, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division. The guest speaker was Col. Christopher O'Connor, USMC, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. He spoke on command and control challenges currently affecting the Air Station. In particular he emphasized interoperability issues with local civilian agencies that occur in response to emergency situations such as the recent wildfires in Southern California, where the Air Station and elements of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing provided support to local and state agencies. Col. O'Connor also highlighted capabilities and activities the Air Station currently is providing to support current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. |
Event Photographs: |
 Chapter Officers and guests from the December joint luncheon. They are (l-r) Mr. Dave Grundies, AFCEA Southwestern Region Vice President; SgtMaj Doneil Yarn, Station SgtMaj MCAS Miramar; Sergeant Edgar Villa, Toys for Tots Representative 4th Tank Battalion; Colonel Christopher O'Connor, Commanding Officer MCAS Miramar; Mr. Paul Wickstrom, Camp Pendleton/North County Chapter President. |
 Sgt. Edgar Villa, USMC, 4th Tank Battalion, speaks to members about the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive. |
For more details regarding this event contact: MGySgt Stephen Davis 760-725-4385 |
