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Kuwait City MSG Alpha Roster * = MEGA Member

A
Adams, Gary D. (77-78)
Adams, Silar (08)
Albrecht, Alan R. (99-01)
Allen, Gary L., Sgt. (69-71)
Anderson, GySgt. (88-89) Det. Cmdr.
Andre, Gerald, Sgt. (89-90)
Anescavage, Andrew Anthony (74-76)

B
Bell, Casey (05-06)
Bonomo, Ralph J., MGySgt. (71-72) NCOIC
Burns, Donald, LCpl. (83-84)

C
Caraway, Marvin, Cpl. (87-89)
Cook, Robert H, Sgt. (69)

D
DeFoor, Henry L., Sgt. (71)
Dickerson, Brett (91)
Dowd, Daniel J., Cpl. (87-88)
Duong Dung Jackie (07-08)

E
Eckels, Joseph, Sgt. (83-84)
English, Bill, GySgt. (72-75) NCOIC
Eustice, Brian (93-94)

F
Felber, James Michael (?)

G
Gooden, David M. (93-94)
Goodyear, Richard J. (99-01)
Grigsby, SSgt. (86-87) Det. Cmdr.

H
Hampton, Ryan K. (98-99)
Harris, Cpl. (89-89)
Harris, GySgt. (03-03) Detachment Commander
Hopkins, Kenny R. (00-02)
Hubbard, Greg (79-81)
Hudson, Cpl. (90-90)
Hunter, Robert (94-95)

I

J

K
Keys, Frank, MSgt. (??-83) NCOIC
Konn, Raymond, Sgt. (70-71)
Krause, Mark (83)

L
Langlois, David W., SSgt. (69-70)
Logan, Sgt. (89-89)

M
Maxwell, Corbin G., Cpl. (87-89)
Maxwell, Steven, Cpl. (83-84)
McCord, Walter, Sgt. (03-03)
Miller, Harry (80-81)

N
Noel, Thomas L., Sgt. (70)

O
Overton, James (80-81)

P
Pena, James (86-87)

Q

R
Roberts, Scott (80-81)
Rodriguez, Cpl. (90-90)
Royer, Cpl. (90-90)
Ryon, Kevin L. (72-73)

S
Spahn, Robert (08)
Styles, Max W. (66)

T
Tang, Wesley M., Sgt. (69)
Taylor, Scott F. (67-68)
Teague, Edgar L., MSgt. (69-70) NCOIC

U
Umbarger, LCpl. (82-84)

V
Vinson, James, Cpl. (83-84)

W
Waid, Winfrid Heinz (91-92)
Walsh, James, MSgt. (83-84) NCOIC
Ward, Mark T., Sgt. (90-90)
Whitcomb, John, Sgt. (83-84)

X

Y
Yearwood, Joe (68-69)
Young, Daryl (78-79)

Z

THE NAMES OF CURRENT DETACHMENT MEMBERS ARE NOT TO BE DISPLAYED WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE DETACHMENT COMMANDER

2012

Ambassador: Matthew H. Tueller

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:

2011

Ambassador: Deborah K. Jones / Matthew H. Tueller

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:

2010

Ambassador: Deborah K. Jones

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
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2009

Ambassador: Deborah K. Jones

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
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2008

Ambassador: Deborah K. Jones

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Silas Adams, Dung Jackie Duong, Robert Spahn,

2007

Ambassador: Richard B. LeBaron

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Dung Jackie Duong,

2006

Ambassador: Richard B. LeBaron

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Casey Bell,

2005

Ambassador: Richard B. LeBaron

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Casey Bell,

2004

Ambassador: Richard Henry Jones / Richard B. LeBaron

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
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2003

Ambassador: Richard Henry Jones

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander: GySgt. Harris
Watchstanders: Sgt. Walter McCord,

2002

Ambassador: Richard Henry Jones

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Kenny R. Hopkins,

2001

Ambassador: James A. Larocco / Richard Henry Jones

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Alan R. Albrecht, Richard J. Goodyear, Kenny R. Hopkins,

2000

Ambassador: James A. Larocco

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Alan R. Albrecht, Richard J. Goodyear, Kenny R. Hopkins,

1999

Ambassador: James A. Larocco

RSO: ARSO: Pasquale Capriglione
Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Alan R. Albrecht, Richard J. Goodyear, Ryan K. Hampton,

1998

Ambassador: James A. Larocco

RSO: ARSO: Pasquale Capriglione
Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Ryan K. Hampton,

1997

Ambassador: Ryan Clark Crocker / James A. Larocco

RSO: ARSO: Pasquale Capriglione
Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
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1996

Ambassador: Ryan Clark Crocker

Company Commander:
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1995

Ambassador: Ryan Clark Crocker

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Robert Hunter,

1994

Ambassador: Edward William Gnehm Jr. / Ryan Clark Crocker

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Brian Eustice, David M. Gooden, Robert Hunter,

1993

Ambassador: Edward William Gnehm Jr.

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Brian Eustice, David M. Gooden,

1992

Ambassador: Edward William Gnehm Jr.

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Winfrid Heinz Waid,

1991

Ambassador: Edward William Gnehm Jr. (from 2APR91)

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Brett Dickerson, Winfrid Heinz Waid,

U. S. Embassy was reopened 1MAR91.

1990

Ambassador: W. Nathaniel Howell (to 13DEC90)
DCM: Barbara Bodine

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander: GySgt. Anderson A/: Gerald Andre
Watchstanders: Cpl. Hudson, Cpl. Rodriguez, Cpl. Royer, Sgt. Mark T. Ward,

U.S. Mission terminated 2AUG90 with Iraqi armed forces occupation of Kuwait.
Comment by Gerald Andre 06NOV2011: Sgt Mark T. Ward 1990-1990 was with us during the initial invasion of Kuwait and was detained with us in Iraq for approx 50 days out of the total 130. He was released on humanitarian reasons to Muhammed Ali’s hostage release group at that time and returned stateside

1989

Ambassador: W. Nathaniel Howell
DCM: Barbara Bodine

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander: GySgt. Anderson A/: Gerald Andre
Watchstanders: Cpl. Marvin Carraway, Cpl. Harris, Sgt. Logan, Cpl. Corbin Maxwell,

1988

Ambassador: W. Nathaniel Howell
DCM: Barbara Bodine

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander: GySgt. Anderson
Watchstanders: Cpl. Marvin Carraway, Cpl. Daniel J. Dowd, Cpl. Corbin Maxwell,

1987

Ambassador: Anthony Cecil Eden Quainton / W. Nathaniel Howell

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander: SSgt. Grigsby,
Watchstanders: Cpl. Marvin Carraway, Cpl. Daniel J. Dowd, Cpl. Corbin Maxwell, James Pena,

1986

Ambassador: Anthony Cecil Eden Quainton

Company Commander:
Detachment Commander: SSgt. Grigsby,
Watchstanders: James Pena,

NCOICs of MSG Detachments now titled MSG Detachment Commanders.

1985

Ambassador: Anthony Cecil Eden Quainton

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:

1984

Ambassador: Anthony Cecil Eden Quainton

Company Commander:
NCOIC: MSgt. James Walsh
Watchstanders: LCpl Donald Burns, Sgt. Joseph Eckels, Mark Krause, Cpl Steven Maxwell, Sgt. John Whitcomb, LCpl. Umbarger, Cpl James Vinson,

Comments from Steven Maxwell 11SEP2010: I had a great time during my tour in Kuwait. There were other watch stander's whom I can't recall at this time. I recently returned to Kuwait in 06' for some contract work and what a difference. They have a Beautiful new complex now, and I got to meet some of the watch stander's at their party.

1983

Ambassador: Francois M. Dickman

Company Commander:
NCOIC: MSgt. Frank Keys / MSgt. James Walsh
Watchstanders: LCpl Donald Burns, Sgt. Joseph Eckels, Mark Krause, Cpl Steven Maxwell, Sgt. John Whitcomb, LCpl. Umbarger, Cpl James Vinson,

1982

Ambassador: Francois M. Dickman

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: LCpl. Umbarger,

1981

Ambassador: Francois M. Dickman

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Gregg Hubbard, Harry Miller, James Overton, Scott Roberts,

1980

Ambassador: Francois M. Dickman

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Gregg Hubbard, Harry Miller, James Overton, Scott Roberts,

1979

Ambassador: Frank E. Maestrone / Francois M. Dickman

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Gregg Hubbard, Daryl Young,

First Women Marines accepted for MSG training and assignment.

1978

Ambassador: Frank E. Maestrone

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Gary D. Adams, Daryl Young,

1977

Ambassador: Frank E. Maestrone

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Gary D. Adams,

1976

Ambassador: William A. Stoltzfus Jr. / Frank E. Maestrone

Company Commander:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Andrew Anthony Anescavage,

1975

Ambassador: William A. Stoltzfus Jr.

Company Commander:
NCOIC: GySgt. Bill English
Watchstanders: Andrew Anthony Anescavage,

1974

Ambassador: William A. Stoltzfus Jr.

Company Commander:
NCOIC: GySgt. Bill English
Watchstanders: Andrew Anthony Anescavage,

1973

Ambassador: William A. Stoltzfus Jr.

Company Commander:
NCOIC: GySgt. Bill English
Watchstanders: Kevin L. Ryon,

1972

Ambassador: William A. Stoltzfus Jr.

Company Commander:
NCOIC: MGySgt. Ralph J. Bonomo / GySgt. Bill English
Watchstanders: Kevin L. Ryon,

From the son of MGySgt. Bonomo - 13JAN2011: My father, MSgt. Ralph J. Bonomo, was made the NCOIC of the MSG detachment at the American Embassy in Kuwait in March of 1971, and was accompanied by his wife, Anita R. Bonomo, and by me, his youngest child and son, Richard. He was promoted to MGySgt while were in Kuwait. He held the post until the last few day of 1972, at which time he was transferred to the post of NCOIC of the MSG detachment at the American Embassy in Vienna, Austria. HIs successor was William (or Bill) English, who arrived with his wife and young son some time before we left. We left Kuwait on New Year's Eve, spending New Year's Eve and a day or two thereafter in Beirut, Lebanon, at the request of the Company "B" commander, who wanted to see Dad before we completed the transfer to Company "A".

The 1972 Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Kuwait was supposed to be held at the Kuwait Hilton, across the street from the Embassy. Ambassador Stoltzfus ordered it moved to the embassy compound out of some vague (to me) security concern of his and the PSO's. As a consequence, the ball was suddenly, and at the last minute, moved poolside on the embassy compound. Mrs. Bonomo suddenly found herself making a scarlett-and-gold cloth backdrop for the cake cutting ceremony. All three of us along with some of the marines were suddenly making styrofoam floats, complete with globe-and-anchor, and candles. Yours truly, aged 16, found myself in the frigid water attempting to tie the floats together and position them properly. As my fingers became numb and inoperative, Cpl (or LCpl) Billy D. Ellison jumped in, fully clothed, to lend a hand. The ball was quite a success despite the sudden change of venue.

1971

Ambassador: John Patrick Walsh

Company Commander:
NCOIC: MSgt. Ralph J. Bonomo
Watchstanders: Sgt. Gary L. Allen (until Oct.), Sgt. Henry L. DeFoor, Sgt. Raymond Konn,

In 1971 the Marine Corps Birthday Ball was held at the Ambassador's residence.

RMO/Regional MSG Commands changed to Company Commands with Commanding Officers.

1970

Ambassador: John Patrick Walsh

RMO:
NCOIC: MSgt. Edgar L. Teague

Watchstanders: Sgt. Gary L. Allen, SSgt. David W. Langlois, Sgt. Raymond Konn, Sgt. Thomas L. Noel,

In 1970 the Marine Corps Birthday Ball was held at the Ambassador's residence.

1969

Ambassador: Howard Rex Cottam / John Patrick Walsh

RMO:
NCOIC: MSgt. Edgar L. Teague

Watchstanders: Sgt. Gary L. Allen , Sgt. Robert H. Cook, Sgt. David W. Langlois, Sgt. Wesley M. Tang, Joe Yearwood,

In 1969 the Marine Corps Birthday Ball was held at the Marine House.

1968

Ambassador: Howard Rex Cottam

RMO:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Scott F. Taylor, Joe Yearwood,

1967

Ambassador: Howard Rex Cottam

RMO:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Scott F. Taylor,

1966

Ambassador: Howard Rex Cottam

RMO:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders: Max W. Styles,

1965

Ambassador: Howard Rex Cottam

RMO:
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1964

Ambassador: Howard Rex Cottam

RMO:
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1963

Ambassador: Parker T. Hart / Howard Rex Cottam

RMO:
NCOIC:
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1962

Ambassador: Dayton S. Mak / Parker T. Hart

RMO:
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1961

Ambassador: Dayton S. Mak

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1960

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1959

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1958

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1957

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1956

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1955

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1954

Ambassador:

RMO:
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First formal MSG Training Program established by the Marine Corps in November, 1954.

1953

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1952

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1951

Ambassador:

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1950

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1949

Ambassador:

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First two MSG Detachments established at the American Embassies in Bangkok, Thailand (6 MSGs) and Tangiers, Morocco (9 MSGs).

1948

Ambassador:

RMO:
NCOIC:
Watchstanders:

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the DOS and the USMC for the Marine Corps to provide currently serving personnel to protect classified materials and American lives and property and to report directly to a designated DOS Officer at U.S. Diplomatic Missions worldwide.