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Name:  Dennis  D.  Krause  (dkrause62@cox.net)
Rank:  Sgt.
Service Locations/Dates:
● Paris, Fra from 12/65 to 3/68
Date/Time:  6/10/2012 7:21:01 PM
 
On Saturday, the 9th of June, Sgt. Grit was holding his Annual GritTogether; where he provides hamburgers, hot dogs, Indian tacos, chips, and soft drinks to all Marines.... active duty, retired, no longer serving, families & friends. I was working for Sgt. Grit that day, and was talking to Andy Bufalo, as he was autographing his Marine books. A YOUNG man walked up , and asked for one of Andy's books. I didn't have my glasses on at the time, but I recognized the logo on the left-front of his shirt. It read: Marine Security Guard Detachment - American Embassy - Baghdad, Iraq. GySgt. Chris Taylor had just finished his tour as Det Commander at Baghdad. I introduced myself, and Andy; we told him obout MEGA, and exchanged a few war stories. Then, I took him over to the pull-up bars, where he won that contest with 25 pull-ups. MSGs are everywhere. S/F DennyDennis

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Name:  Ossie Lee Tillery 
Rank:  Sgt
Service Locations/Dates:
● Hamburg from 02/20/1964 to 04/22/1966
Date/Time:  11/24/2011 10:52:27 PM
 
Semper Fi

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Name:  Terry Gene Farstad (cratcan.usmc@gmail.com)
Rank:  SSgt
Service Locations/Dates:
● Hamburg from 09/1992 to 09/1993
● Tunisia from 09/1993 to 09/1995
Reference:  Semper Fidelis (Memo for Retired Marines)
Date/Time:  11/9/2011 7:48:50 PM
 
I seen the listing for the MEGA reunion in the Semper Fidelis Memorandum for Retired Marines. Congratulations to Andrew Bufalo on his election. We graduated together in 1992. Semper Fi Marines. GySgt (Ret.)

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Name:  Michael Eric Starr (michaelestarr@msn.com)
Rank:  Sgt
Service Locations/Dates:
● Lima from 2/80 to 5/81
● Hamburg from 5/81 to 9/82
Reference:  Referred by a fellow MSG
Date/Time:  11/2/2010 10:13:22 PM
 
Everything worth anything in my life I can trace back to the Corps. Semper Fi!

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Name:  Bill  Allen (Billallenmega@verizon.net)
Rank:  SSGT
Service Locations/Dates:
● MSG School from 1/71 to 3/71
● Sofia from 3/71 to 4/72
● Hamburg from 4/72, , to 6/73, ,
Reference:  Charter Life Member
Date/Time:  7/6/2010 5:55:35 PM
 
The Dallas/Ft Worth MARINE EMBASSY GUARD ASSOCIATION members will be having our monthly happy hour Tuesday July 19th, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7:30Pm at: Tolbert's Restaurant & Bar 423 South Main Street Grapevine, Texas 76051 If you're in the area, please join us for a sip of your favorite drink. Spouse and friends are always welcome.

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Name:  Bill Allen (billallenmega@verizon.net)
Rank:  SSGT
Service Locations/Dates:
● Sofia from 3/71 to 4/72
● Hamburg from 4/72 to 5/73
Reference:  charter life member
Date/Time:  6/2/2010 8:05:36 PM
 
The Dallas/Ft Worth, Tx MEGA members have a happy hour each month, and would like to invite any Embassy Marines who are in the area to join us at: Tolbert's Restaurant & Bar 423 South Main Street Grapevine, Texas 76051 On, Tuesday June 15th, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7:30Pm. So bring you Spouse, girlfriend, etc.

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Name:  Leonard Thomas (lwthomas777@hotmail.com)
Rank:  MSgt (Ret)
Service Locations/Dates:
● Jiddah from 03/23/1974 to 04/27/1975
● Hamburg from 04/29/1975 to 09/13/1976
Reference:  Searched Marine Security Guard
Date/Time:  3/23/2010 10:01:37 AM
 
The best duty I had during my 23 years of active service. To all of the past, present, and future Marine Security Guards, Semper Fi.

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Name:  Bill G Allen (billallenmega@Verizon.net)
Rank:  SSGT
Service Locations/Dates:
● Sofia, Bul from 3/71 to 4/72
● Hamburg from 4/72 to 5/73
Reference:  Charter Life Member of MEGA
Date/Time:  12/25/2009 1:02:59 PM
 
To all Marines everwhere,have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Name:  Steven H. Kaethow (usrusix@yahoo.com)
Rank:  Sgt
Service Locations/Dates:
● La Paz from 05011990 to 07011991
● Shenyang from 07011991 to 03011992
● Hamburg from 0301992, , to 12011992, ,
Date/Time:  12/7/2009 9:41:24 PM
 
Semper Fi !

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Name:  Bill Allen (billallenmega@verizon.net)
Rank:  SSGT
Service Locations/Dates:
● Sofia from 03/71 to 04/72
● Hamburg from 4/72 to 5/73
Reference:  Charter Life Member
Date/Time:  8/13/2009 8:52:39 PM
 
The Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX MEGA member have scheduled a “Happy Hour on Wednesday August 26th from 5:30pm to 7pm. If you're in the area, come by and join us at: Tap-In Grill & Pub (owned by a former Marine) 120 South Main Street Grapevine, Texas 76051 Contact me by email if you need more info about the event.

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Name:  Robert T. Franzen (coach.home@tds.net)
Rank:  L/Cpl.
Service Locations/Dates:
● Paris from 1961 to 1962
● Hamburg  from 1963 to 1964
Reference:  New Life Member
Date/Time:  11/10/2008 11:51:14 AM
 
Great Website. Great Tour of Duty as a Marine Security Guard +. Please contact me if you were at my locations in the same timeframe. If you have any detachment, sightseeing or personal pictures, please include them in your e-mail. Happy Birthday MSG/MEGA.

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Name:  Stuart McIntyre (Stutwo@winfirst.com)
Rank:  GySgt Retired
Service Locations/Dates:
● Bonn from 1952 to 1953
● Hamburg from 1953 to 1954
● Bonn from 1954, , to 1955, ,
Reference:  Surfing
Date/Time:  3/29/2008 3:09:06 PM
 
We were with the US High Commissioner in Mehlem and resided in Bad Godesberg initially.

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Name:  Bill Allen (billallenmega@verizon.net)
Rank:  SSGT.
Service Locations/Dates:
● Sofia from 03/1971 to 03/1972
● Hamburg from 03/72 to 6/73
Reference:  Charter Member
Date/Time:  1/4/2008 5:50:59 PM
 
A big thanks to Lance Parcell (web master), Gene Frantz and Tim Woods (Website Board Liaisons) for the new and improved web design. Looks great and professional.

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Name:  Joe Blake (topcat100@hotmail,com)
Rank:  SGT.
Service Locations/Dates:
● Saigon, VN from 12/72 to 12/73
● Hamburg,Ge from 1/74 to 3/76
Reference:  MSG website
Date/Time:  6/10/2007 9:40:35 AM
 
Hamburg, Germany MSG from 1974-76. Would love to hear from any of the old crew: Larry C., Clell from Baton Rouge, LA, Paul Crocker, Noah Millsap, and GySGT. John Miller and Nancy from CA> Marine Corps Balls, the Repperbahn, Happy Hours, Disco, and the magic of Hamburg...a wonderful time!

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Name:  Joe Blake (topcat100@hotmail,com)
Rank:  SGT.
Service Locations/Dates:
● Saigon, VN from 12/72 to 12/73
● Hamburg,Ge from 1/74 to 3/76
Reference:  MSG website
Date/Time:  6/10/2007 9:40:35 AM
 
Hamburg, Germany MSG from 1974-76. Would love to hear from any of the old crew: Larry C., Clell from Baton Rouge, LA, Paul Crocker, Noah Millsap, and GySGT. John Miller and Nancy from CA> Marine Corps Balls, the Repperbahn, Happy Hours, Disco, and the magic of Hamburg...a wonderful time!

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Name:  larry glenn lacy (lrrylacy@yahoo.com)
Rank:  Ssgt
Service Locations/Dates:
● hamburg from 1985 to 1986
● riyadh from 1986 to 1987
Reference:  honestly dont remember
Date/Time:  5/9/2007 3:29:39 AM
 
would like to hear from anyone i served with.

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Name:  larry glenn lacy (lrrylacy@yahoo.com)
Rank:  Ssgt
Service Locations/Dates:
● hamburg from 1985 to 1986
● riyadh from 1986 to 1987
Reference:  honestly dont remember
Date/Time:  5/9/2007 3:29:39 AM
 
would like to hear from anyone i served with.

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Name:  Steve Reynolds (dr.steve.reynolds@gmail.com)
Rank:  SSgt
Service Locations/Dates:
● New Delhi from 1972 to 1973
● Rome from 1973 to 1973
● Hamburg from 1973, , to 1974, ,
Date/Time:  11/3/2006 8:02:19 PM
 
I served as an embassy Marine in New Delhi, India (1972-1973), Rome, Italy (1973), and in Hamburg, Germany (1973-1974). I would live to hear from any of my fellow MSG's.

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Name:  Bill  Allen (billallen1248@comcast.net)
Rank:  SSGT.
Service Locations/Dates:
● Sofia from 4/71 to 5/72
● Hamburg from 5/72 to 6/73
Reference:  MEGA Board Member
Date/Time:  9/21/2005 10:13:53 AM
 
MEGA members who were affected by Hurrican Katrina or anyone knowing of Members affected should update the members of their situation and any needs that can be provided by the membership or MEGA. One member that come to mind is Jim Ward and another(name?)who lived at Diamondhead, MS. I as a concerned member would be willing to assist any way I can. The updates can come via the guestbook or direct by e-mail.

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Name:  Jack Wilson Burns (aggiej@grandecom.net)
Rank:  SGT
Service Locations/Dates:
● Warsaw from 1966 to 1967
● Hamburg from 1967 to 1968
Reference:  google link
Date/Time:  3/26/2005 10:44:22 PM
 
first time search for former marines... found this site.. one of most memorable years of my life, Warsaw 1966.. lo and behold saw names of three who were in same MSG Class with me - 3-66... steven woodhouse, dennis krause, and dave wojta. will join MEGA and still search for Warsaw Marines, esp Marty Ross & John Dontje

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Name:  eduardo rivas raul rivas (rivaser1@2mawcp.usmc.mil)
Rank:  mgysgt
Service Locations/Dates:
● amman from 03/01/1978 to 03/01/1979
● san sal from 04/01/1979 to 05/01/1980
● hamburg from 09/01/1983, 09/01/1985, 12/01/1989 to 09/01/1985, 03/01/1987, 12/01/1992
● zagreb from   to  
● sud/peru from   to 09/01/1985, 03/01/1987, 12/01/1992
Date/Time:  3/11/2005 6:31:39 AM
 
welxcome to hear from anyone I served with.

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Name:  Michael Paul Powers (tbolt@together.net)
Rank:  Cpl
Service Locations/Dates:
● Hamburg from 02/01/1990 to 04/01/1991
● Belgrade from 07/15/1990 to 08/15/1990
● Helsinki from 09/01/1990, 04/01/1991, to 09/15/1990, 09/15/1992,
● Conakry from   to  
Reference:  surfing
Date/Time:  12/10/2004
 
Sgt. Maj Brown gave me some hands on training for laughing at Parris Island in 1988...OUCH! Respectfully Officer Michael P. Powers Winooski Vermont Police

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Name:  Rick G. Reid (rick.reid@navy.mil)
Rank:  CWO
Service Locations/Dates:
● Moscow from 07/01/1985 to 09/30/1986
● Hamburg from 09/30/1986 to 08/30/1987
Reference:  USMC site
Date/Time:  7/9/2004
 
Served in Moscow 07/85 - 09/86 (TAD to Stockholm from 03/86 - 05/86) and Hamburg Germany 09/86 - 08/87

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Name:  Larry D.  Thomas (thomasld@miramar.usmc.mil)
Rank:  MSgt (E-8)
Service Locations/Dates:
● Paris from 19850522 to 19860713
● Dakar from 19860714 to 19871025
● Hamburg from 19871026, , to 19881215, ,
Reference:  Word of mouth!
Date/Time:  6/30/2004
 
Excellent site. Would enjoy hearing from any Marines that I served with. I am fast approaching retirment myself, I am currently completing a payback tour for the SNCO Degree Completion Program on Miramar.

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Name:  john r olive (john.olive3@verizon.net)
Rank:  ssgt
Service Locations/Dates:
● hamburg, g from 08/01/1971 to 01/01/1972
● paris, fr from 01/02/1972 to 07/01/1973
Reference:  just looking
Date/Time:  2/14/2004
 
France was great

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