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A Anderson, Christopher, Sgt. (06-07) Andrade, Camilo, Sgt. (84-85) Andrews, Walter, GySgt. (04-06) Asselin, Albert, Sgt. (07-08) B Baker, Cpl. (84-86) Barkley, Meshach S., Cpl. (03-05) Baxter, LCpl. (84-86) Beauvais Gregory, GySgt. (95-96) Bogden, Anthony, Sgt. (03-04) Bolger, Richard F., GySgt. (79-81) Boyce, Justin, Sgt. (06-07) Bradley, Marty L. (79-81) Burghardt, Robert (79-80) C Camara, Michael, Sgt. (96-97) Cuthbert, Hubert, Sgt. (07-08) D Diffey, Tod, Cpl. (96-97) Dolan, Randall, Cpl. (07-08) Doolittle, Paul, Sgt. (84-85) Durocher, Drew, Sgt. (07-08) Dykeman, Brian, Sgt. (06-07) F Fox, Mark, Sgt. (07-08) France,  Clarence N., Sgt. (73-75) USLO G Griffin, Stephen, Sgt. (98-99) H Hall, Aaron Edward (96-97) Hall Jr., Thomas F. (90-92) Hawkins, David, Cpl. (92) Hernandez, Luis, Sgt. (86-87) Hibbens, Mark, Sgt. (06-07) Huston, Jay L., Sgt. (79-81) J Johnson, Cedric, Sgt. (07-08) Johnson, David, Sgt. (94-95) Jones, Blaine, Sgt. (99-00) Jones, Robert E., Sgt. (73-75) USLO K Kelly, Kenneth, Sgt. (01-02) Kemp, Eddie, SSgt. (84) Kiss, George E. (79-81) L Lennon, Guy (81-82) M MacDonald, Roy Eugene, Cpl. (73-75) USLO MacMurrary, Geary E., Sgt. (73-75) USLO Maddalena, Dominick M. (79-81) Manter, David, Cpl. (07-08) Mashburn, Thomas O. (73-74) USLO Mendez-Romero, Javier, Sgt. (07-08) Monroe Jr., John R. (92-93) Moses, Shadi, Sgt. (06-07) Moses, Micah (93-94) N Negron, Adrian, Sgt. (06-07) O Ogburn, Clarence E., Sgt. (79-81) Orr, Daniel, Sgt. (84-85) Osborne, Royal G., SSgt. (73-75) USLO Owens, Terry L., (00-02)

P Pena, Darienzo, LCpl. (04-05) Peters, Kenneth, Sgt. (90-91) Picano, Randy (90-91) Q Quiroa, Mel, Sgt. (95-97) R Reynolds, Adam C., SSgt. (Slayer)  (99-00) Richey, Sgt. (84-86) Rivas, Jose, Sgt. (07-08) Robinson, Byron, Sgt. (07-08) Rust, Timothy, Sgt. (03-05) S Sexton, Magnolia, Sgt. (07-08) Shelp, Mark (85-87) Shipp, Michael (79-81) Smith, J. P., Cpl. (96-97) Smitherman, Lee (03) Speicher, Gregory D. (79-81) Stavale, G. (91-92) Storm, Paul A., Sgt. (79) T Thiede, James J. (83-84) Topp, Gregory R. (93-94) U Urena, Francisco A., Cpl.  (01-03) V Vargas, Vincent (88-89) W William III, Houston, Cpl. (00-02) Worrell, Mark A., Cpl. (73-75) USLO Z Zilski, Gene, Sgt. (90-91)

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2011		Ambassador: Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: Watchstanders:
2010		Ambassador: Carl T. Randt, Jr.  /   John M. Huntsman, Jr. Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: Watchstanders:
2009		Ambassador: Carl T. Randt, Jr.  /   John M. Huntsman, Jr. Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: Watchstanders:
2008		Ambassador:  Carl T. Randt, Jr. Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: GySgt. Christian D. Jester     A/:  SSgt. Luis Salazar Watchstanders:  Sgt. Albert Asselin, Sgt. Hubert Cuthbert, Sgt. Drew Durocher, Sgt. Mark Fox, Sgt. Javier Mendez-Romero,  Sgt. Jose Rivas, Sgt. Byron Robinson, Sgt. Magnolia Sexton, Cpl. Randall Dolan, Cpl. Cedric Johnson and Cpl. David Manter.
2007		Ambassador:  Carl T. Randt, Jr.  Company Commander:  Detachment Commander:  GySgt. Christian D. Jester     A/:  SSgt. Luis Salazar Watchstanders:  Sgt. Christopher Anderson, Sgt. Albert Asselin, Sgt. Justin Boyce, Sgt. Hubert Cuthbert, Sgt. Drew Durocher, Sgt. Brian Dykeman, Sgt. Mark Fox, Sgt. Shadi Moses, Sgt. Mark Hibbens, Sgt. Javier Mendez-Romero, Sgt. Adrian Negron, Sgt. Jose Rivas, Sgt. Byron Robinson, Sgt. Magnolia Sexton, Cpl. Randall Dolan, Cpl. Cedric Johnson and Cpl. David Manter . Command change from MSGBn / Company C to MCESG / Region 3.
2006		Ambassador:  Carl T. Randt, Jr. Company Commander:  Detachment Commander:  GySgt. Walter Andrews Watchstanders:  Sgt. Christopher Anderson, Sgt. Justin Boyce, Sgt. Brian Dykeman, Sgt. Shadi Moses, Sgt. Mark Hibbens and Sgt. Adrian Negron.  22AUG06 SECNAV Inst. 1650.1H MSG Ribbon award established retroactive to 28JAN49.
2005		Ambassador:  Carl T. Randt, Jr.  Company Commander:  Detachment Commander:  GySgt. Walter Andrews Watchstanders: Sgt. Timothy Rust, Cpl. Meshach S. Barkley and LCpl. Darienzo Pena.
2004		Ambassador:  Carl T. Randt, Jr.  Company Commander:  Detachment Commander:  GySgt. Walter Andrews Watchstanders:  Sgt. Tony Bogden, Sgt. Timothy Rust, Cpl. Meshach S. Barkley and LCpl. Darienzo Pena.
2003		Ambassador:  Carl T. Randt, Jr. Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: Watchstanders:  Sgt. Tony Bogden, Sgt. Timothy Rust, Sgt. Lee Smitherman, Cpl. Meshach S. Barkley and Cpl. Francisco A. Urena.
2002		Ambassador:  Clark T. Randt, Jr.  Company Commander:  Detachment Commander:  Terry L. Owens Watchstanders: Sgt. Kenneth Kelly, Cpl. Francisco A. Urena and Cpl. Houston William III.
2001		Ambassador: Joseph W. Prueher  /  Clark T. Randt, Jr. Company Commander:  Detachment Commander:  Terry L. Owens Watchstanders:  Sgt. Kenneth Kelly, Cpl. Francesco A. Urena and Cpl. Houston William III.
2000		Ambassador:  Joseph W. Prueher Company Commander:  Detachment Commander:  Terry L. Owens Watchstanders:  SSgt. Adam C. Reynolds, Sgt. Blaine Jones and Cpl. Houston William III.
1999		Ambassador: Joseph W.  Prueher  /  James Sasser Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: Watchstanders:  SSgt. Adam C. Reynolds, Sgt. Stephen Griffin and Sgt. Blaine Jones.
1998		Ambassador:  James Sasser Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: Watchstanders:  Sgt. Stephen Griffin
1997		Ambassador:  James Sasser Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: Watchstanders: Sgt. Michael Camara, Sgt. Mel Quiroa, Cpl. Tod Diffey and Cpl. J. P. Smith.
1996		Ambassador:  James Sasser Company Commander:  Detachment Commander:  GySgt. Gregory Beauvais Watchstanders: Sgt. Michael Camara, Sgt. Mel Quiroa, Cpl. Tod Diffey  and Cpl. J. P. Smith.
1995		Ambassador:  J. Stapleton Roy Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: GySgt. Gregory Beauvais       A/:  Sgt. David Johnson Watchstanders:  Sgt. Mel Quiroa
1994		Ambassador:  J. Stapleton Roy  Company Commander:  Detachment Commander:                                                   A/:  Sgt. David Johnson Watchstanders:  Micah Moses and Gregory R. Topp.
1993		Ambassador:   J. Stapleton Roy Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: Watchstanders:  John R. Monroe Jr., Micah Moses and Gregory R. Topp.
1992		Ambassador:  J. Stapleton Roy Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: Watchstanders:  Cpl. David Hawkins, John R. Monroe Jr. and G. Stavale.
1991		Ambassador:  James Roderick Lilley  /  J. Stapleton Roy Company Commander:  Detachment Commander:  Thomas F. Hall Jr. Watchstanders:  Sgt. Kenneth Peters, Sgt. Gene Zilski, Randy Picano and G. Stavale.
1990		Ambassador:  James Roderick Lilley Company Commander:  Detachment Commander:  Thomas F. Hall Jr. Watchstanders:  Sgt. Kenneth Peters, Sgt. Gene Zilski and Randy Picano.
1989		Ambassador:  Winston Lord  /  James Roderick Lilley Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: Watchstanders:  Vincent Vargas
1988		Ambassador:  Winston Lord Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: Watchstanders:  Vincent Vargas
1987		Ambassador:  Winston Lord Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: Watchstanders:  Sgt. Luis Hernandez and Mark Shelp.
1986		Ambassador:  Winston Lord Company Commander:  Detachment Commander: Watchstanders:  Sgt. Luis Hernandez, Sgt. Richey, Cpl. Baker, LCpl. Baxter and Mark Shelp. NCOICs of MSG Detachments now titled MSG Detachment Commanders
1985		Ambassador:  Arthur W. Hummel, Jr.  /  Winston Lord Company Commander:  NCOIC: Watchstanders: Sgt. Camilo Adrade, Sgt. Paul Doolittle, Sgt. Dan Orr, Sgt. Richey, Cpl. Baker, LCpl. Baxter and Mark Shelp.
1984		Ambassador:  Arthur W. Hummel, Jr.  Company Commander:  NCOIC: Watchstanders: Sgt. Camilo Andrade, Sgt. Paul Doolittle, Sgt. Eddie Kemp, Sgt. Dan Orr, Sgt. Richey, Cpl. Baker, LCpl. Baxter and James J. Thiede.
1983		Ambassador:  Arthur W. Hummel, Jr.  Company Commander:  NCOIC: Watchstanders:  James J. Thiede
1982		Ambassador:  Arthur W. Hummel, Jr.  Company Commander:  NCOIC: Watchstanders:  Guy Lennox
1981		Ambassador:   Leonard F. Woodcock  /  Arthur W. Hummel, Jr. Company Commander:  NCOIC:  GySgt. Richard F. Bolger Watchstanders: Sgt. Jay L. Huston, Sgt. Clarence E. Ogburn, Marty L. Bradley, George F. Kiss, Guy Lennox, Dominick M. Maddalena, Michael Shipp and Gregory D. Speicher.
1980		Ambassador:   Leonard F. Woodcock Company Commander:  NCOIC:  GySgt. Richard F. Bolger Watchstanders:  Sgt. Jay L. Huston, Sgt. Clarence E. Ogburn, Marty L. Bradley, Robert Burghardt, George F. Kiss, Dominick M. Maddalena, Michael Shipp and Gregory D. Speicher.
1979		Ambassador:  Leonard F. Woodcock Company Commander:  NCOIC:   GySgt. Richard F. Bolger Watchstanders: Sgt. Robert P. Burghardt,  Sgt. Jay L. Huston, Sgt. Clarence E. Ogburn, Sgt. Paul A. Storm, Marty L. Bradley, George F. Kiss, Dominick M. Maddalena, Michael Shipp and Gregory D. Speicher. The United States of America established diplomatic relations with the Peoples Republic of China on 1JAN79 and at the same time terminated diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taipei, Taiwan).  The U. S. Embassy in Taipei, Taiwan closed 28FEB79. On 4MAY79, the PRC Foreign Minister consents to the use of U. S. Marines as security guards at the American Embassy Beijing, China.  On 7MAY79, the U. S. DOS informed the American Embassy, Beijing of intentions to establish an MSG Detachment consisting of one NCOIC and five watchstanders and an MSG Detachment was officially activated on 11JUN79. GySgt. Richard F. Bolger arrived in Beijing 11JUN79 to establish the first MSG Detachment in the PRC since 1974.  Sgts. Huston and Burghardt arrived 22JUN79 and Sgts. Ogburn and Storm arrived 28JUN79.  Civilian clothes will be worn both on and off duty.  They were registered on the rolls as Security Archivists and identifed as such with the PRC Diplomatic list as such, but will perform all duties of Marine Security Guards. The First Women Marines were accepted for Marine Security Guard Training and assignment.
1978		USLO Director:  Leonard Woodcock Company Commander:  NCOIC: Watchstanders:  At the insistence of the PRC government, USLO Security performed by civilian guards.
1977		USLO Director:  Thomas S. Gates, Jr.  /  Leonard Woodcock Company Commander:  NCOIC: Watchstanders:  At the insistence of the PRC government, USLO Security performed by civilian guards.
1976		USLO Director:  Thomas S. Gates, Jr.  Company Commander:  NCOIC: Watchstanders:  At the insistence of the PRC government, USLO Security performed by civilian guards. End of the Curltural Revolution.
1975		USLO Director: Thomas S. Gates, Jr.  to termination of mission 1MAR79 Company Commander: NCOIC:   Watchstanders:   At the insistence of the PRC government, USLO Security performed by civilian guards.
1974		USLO Director: George Bush (21OCT74 - 7DEC75) Company "C" Commanding Officer:  Major Donald L. Evans NCOIC:  SSgt. Royal G. Osborne Watchstanders:  Sgt. Clarence N. France, Sgt. Robert E. Jones, Sgt. Geary E. MacMurray, Cpl. Roy Eugene MacDonald, Cpl. Mark A.Worrell and Thomas O. Mashburn MSG Detachment deactivated and security responsibilities assumed by civilian guards.
1973		USLO Director:  David K. E. Bruce (14MAY73 - 25SEP74)  Company "C" Commanding Officer:  Major Donald L. Evans NCOIC:  SSgt. Royal G. Osborne Watchstanders:  Sgt. Clarence N. France, Sgt. Robert E. Jones, Sgt. Geary E. MacMurray, Cpl. Roy Eugene MacDonald, Cpl. Mark A.Worrell and Thomas O. Mashburn 3MAY73, opening of the U. S. Liasion Office (USLO).  On 26JUN73, the American Flag was raised in Beijing by the MSG Detachment.   Company "C" Commanding Officer Major Donald L. Evans attended the ceremony.  Initially a uniformed, armed detachment, repeated requests by the PRC resulted in the detachment being deactivated and replaced by civilian guards in 1974. With formal diplomatic relations being established on 1JAN79, MSG Detachments were reactivated at the Beijing Embassy and at several AmConGens throughout the PRC.
1972		Ambassador:  Company Commander:  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1971		Ambassador:  Company Commander:  NCOIC: Watchstanders:  Command change Fox Company, HQMC / RMO Region 3 to MSGBn / Company C.
1970		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1969		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1968		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1967		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:  Beginning of the Cultural Revolution.
1966		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1965		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1964		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1963		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1962		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1961		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1960		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO): NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1959		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1958		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1957		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1956		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1955		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO): NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1954		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:  First formal Marine Security Guard Training commences in November, 1954. Command change HQBn, HQMC / RMO Region 3 to Fox Company, HQMC / RMO Region 3.
1953		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1952		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:  By the end of 1952 there were 800 MSGs in the program serving in U.S. Diplomatic Missions worldwide.
1951		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:  NCOICs now permitted to be married and have their families accompany them on post.
1950		Ambassador:  Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:
1949		Ambassador to the Republic of China:  John Leighton Stuart (to AUG49) Regional Marine Officer (RMO): NCOIC: Watchstanders:  October 1949, founding of the People's Republic of China.  The U.S. government did not recognize the new PRC government and upgraded the AmConGen in Taipei to an embassy in 1953 until relations were severed in 1979. First two MSG Detachments established at the American Embassies in Bangkok, Thailand (with 6 MSGs) and Tangiers, Morocco (with 9 MSGs). MSGs who successfully complete 24 months in the MSG Program are retroactively eligible for the Marine Security Guard Ribbon (SECNAV Inst. 1650.1H dtd 22AUG06).
1948		Ambassador to the Republic of China:  John Leighton Stuart   Regional Marine Officer (RMO):  NCOIC: Watchstanders:  In 1948, the Department of State (DOS) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) issued a Memorandum of Agreement whereby the Marine Corps would supply active duty Marine Corps personnel to protect classified materials, American lives and property in U.S. Diplomatic Missions worldwide.  These USMC personnel, to be designated as Marine Security Guards, would report directly to a DOS Foreign Service Officer at each mission.  Command structure was HQBn, HQMC / RMO Region 3.  The Regional Marine Officer (RMO) was responsible for several posts within each of the then four designated RMO regions.

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