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Harare MSGs Roster        * = MEGA MEMBER                                
A
Abril, Freddy   05-06
Anthony, Patrick C.   Class 2-99
B
Bailey, Dennis, SSgt. (1990 - 1990) Det Cmdr
Betts, Richard M.    03-04
Bielski, LCpl   Class 5-84
Bintz, Russell  05-06
Bragg, Darryl   94–95
C
Churchill, Jay  90-91
Cook, Albert   87-89
D
Decker, Chuck  85-86
E
F
G
H
Halpin, Bryth R., Sgt.  00-01  
Harrell, Mark   82-84
Hub, Brad John  84-85
I
J
K
Kirkpatrick, Mark S.   85-87
L
M
Maenner, Lesley G.   82-83 *


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Neubauer, Jay S.  87-88
Nichols, John D., Sgt.  94-95
O
P
Puckett, David M., Cpl. 97-97
Pusakulich, Ben Charles, Cpl, 92 - 93
Q
R
Randolph, Gerald     86-87
S
Schley, Gregory M. (Von Schleh)   01-03
Schroeder, Jeffrey J.  93-94 *      
T
U
Utley, William 91-92
V
W
Warren, James F.   83-85 *
X
Y
Z

THE NAMES OF CURRENT DETACHMENT MEMBERS ARE NOT TO BE DISPLAYED WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE DETACHMENT COMMANDER
2010
Ambassador: Charles A. Ray
Company Commander: 
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2009
Ambassador: James D. McGee / Charles A. Ray
Company Commander: 
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2008
Ambassador: James D. McGee 
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Toys for Tots - Marines donate toys to local children
Members of the United States Marine Corps Detachment from the Embassy in Harare, provided some Christmas spirit to a group of Tafara children on the 23rd of December. An annual worldwide tradition, Marines stationed around the world carry out "Toys for Tots", distributing toys and treats to underprivileged children. The gifts, collected by members of the American community in Zimbabwe in the weeks leading up to Christmas, were given to the orphans at a church in Tafara. " Taken  from Harare State page – 1/21/09
2007
Ambassador: Christopher William Dell / James D. McGee
Company Commander: 
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2006
Ambassador: Christopher William Dell
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Freddy Abril, Russell Bintz, 

2005
Ambassador: Christopher William Dell
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Freddy Abril, Russell Bintz, 

2004
Ambassador:Joseph Gerard Sullivan /  Christopher William Dell
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:Richard M. Betts, 

2003
Ambassador: Joseph Gerard Sullivan
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:Richard M. Betts, Gregory M. (Von Schleh) Schley,

2002
Ambassador: Joseph Gerard Sullivan
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Gregory M. (Von Schleh) Schley,

2001
Ambassador: Joseph Gerard Sullivan
Company Commander: 
 Detachment Commander:                                                                              A/: Sgt. Bryth R. Halpin
Watchstanders: Gregory M. (Von Schleh) Schley, 

2000
Ambassador: Joseph Gerard Sullivan
Company Commander:  
Detachment Commander:                                                                              A/: Sgt. Bryth R. Halpin
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1999
Ambassador: Joseph Gerard Sullivan
Company Commander: 
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Watchstanders: Patrick C. Anthony, 

1998
Ambassador: Tom McDonald / Joseph Gerard Sullivan
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Riots break out in Harare and other cities in January 1998 after steep food price rises. The army is deployed to stop them and some 800 people are arrested.
1997
Ambassador: Johnnie Carson /  Tom McDonald
Company Commander: 
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Watchstanders: Cpl. David M. Puckett,
In 1997 the government is accused of misusing funds intended for veterans of the independence struggle. The government agrees to large benefits for war veterans. New taxes to finance these cause strikes and demonstrations. Morgan Tsvangirai, a trade union leader, is attacked in his office by unknown assailants. Mr Mugabe announces an acceleration of the land resettlement programme, saying private white farmers will not be fully compensated, and suggesting the UK assist them. A list of more than 1,000 targeted properties is published in November 1997.
1996
Ambassador: Johnnie Carson
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1995
Ambassador: Edward G. Lanpher /  Johnnie Carson
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Darryl Bragg, Sgt. John D. Nichols,
Parliament approves legislation allowing the compulsory acquisition of land by the government, but a lack of funds slows the land resettlement programme. Zanu-PF and Mr Mugabe win in further elections in 1995 and 1996 respectively.
1994
Ambassador: Edward G. Lanpher
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:Darryl Bragg,  Cpl. John D. Nichols, Jeffrey J. Schroeder, 

1993
Ambassador: Edward G. Lanpher
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Cpl Ben Charles Pusakulich, Jeffrey J. Schroeder, 

1992
Ambassador: Edward G. Lanpher
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Cpl Ben Charles Pusakulich,William Utley, 

1991
Ambassador:  Edward G. Lanpher
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:  Jay Churchill, William Utley,

1990
Ambassador: J. Steven Rhodes
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander: SSgt. Dennis Bailey (Interim 7 weeks)
Watchstanders: Jay Churchill, 
Note: Edward F. Fugit served as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, Mar 1989-Apr 1990.In 1990 Mr Mugabe wins presidential elections and his Zanu-PF party wins a majority in parliament.
1989
Ambassador: James Wilson Rawlings
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Albert Cook, 
Note: Edward F. Fugit served as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, Mar 1989-Apr 1990.
1988
Ambassador: James Wilson Rawlings
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Albert Cook, Jay S. Neubauer,

1987
Ambassador: James Wilson Rawlings
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Albert Cook, Mark S. Kirkpatrick, Jay S. Neubauer, Gerald Randolph,
Robert Mugabe becomes Zimbabwe's first executive president in 1987, replacing Canaan Banana who retires as ceremonial president
1986
Ambassador: David Charles Miller, Jr /  James Wilson Rawlings
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Chuck Decker, Mark S. Kirkpatrick, Gerald Randolph, 

1985
Ambassador: David Charles Miller, Jr
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders:Chuck Decker, Brad John Hub, Mark S. Kirkpatrick, James F.Warren,

1984
Ambassador: Robert Vossler Keeley / David Charles Miller, Jr
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: LCpl. Bielski, Mark Harrell, Brad John Hub, James F.Warren,
After elections the new State of Zimbabwe becomes legally independent in 1980. Robert Mugabe becomes prime minister of a coalition government, with Rev. Canaan Banana in the largely ceremonial role of president. Factional differences between the former guerrillas continue, with tensions between Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe. Unrest involving Pro-Nkomo dissidents in Matabeleland prompts the deployment in 1983 and 1984 of thousands of government troops into the area, who are subsequently accused of atrocities. The situation eventually improves when Mr Mugabe and Mr Nkomo sign a unity agreement in 1988.
1983
Ambassador: Robert Vossler Keeley
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Mark Harrell, Lesley G.Maenner, James F.Warren, 

1982
Ambassador: Robert Vossler Keeley
Company Commander: 
Detachment Commander:
Watchstanders: Mark Harrell, Lesley G.Maenner, 

1981
Ambassador: Robert Vossler Keeley
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1980
Ambassador: Robert Vossler Keeley
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Note: The Embassy in Salisbury (now Harare) was opened on Apr 18, 1980, with Jeffrey Davidow as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.

After elections the New State of Zimbabwe becomes legally independent in 1980. Robert Mugabe becomes prime minister of a coalition government, with Rev. Canaan Banana in the largely ceremonial role of president
1979
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Constitutional settlement talks take place during the 1970s but without success. Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe agree a joint position in the Patriotic Front, which boycotts elections held under a new constitution in 1979.
Constitutional Conference convened in Lancaster House, London, in 1979, is attended by Patriotic Front leaders and eventually reaches agreement on a new constitution, transitional arrangements and a ceasefire. A British-appointed governor, Lord Soames, is given full authority for a transitional period.
1978
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1977
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1976
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1975
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1974
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1973
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1972
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1971
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1970
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1969
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1968
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1967
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Britain cuts all ties with the newly renamed Rhodesia, which is also subject to UN sanctions. The African nationalist Zapu and Zanu parties take up arms against the regime and African guerrilla groups are involved in clashes with Rhodesian security forces, who after 1967 are backed by South African forces.
1966
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1965
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Ian Smith, the Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia - a British colony since 1923 - rejects British conditions for independence in 1964 and makes a unilateral declaration of independence in 1965 - not recognised by London
1964
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1963
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1962
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1961
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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
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1953
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1952
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1951
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1950
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1949
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1948
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