10 Nov 1985, Captain Robert E. Richter, USMC (Deceased) founded The Marine Corps Mustang Association
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Vision Statement -
The Marine Corps Mustang Association serves as the primary advocate promoting the initiatives and values inherent within Marine Officers, possessing prior Marine Corps enlisted experience. Mission Statement
The Marine Corps Mustang Association's vision will be achieve through Mustang Outreach, Social and Professional Networking, Professional Mentoring, Transition Social Interaction
Mustang Members Meeting Today, 9Sep - Will You Join Us? -
Good day Marines, Click the image above and watch the short video from the President. We are approaching our Annual Meeting date. This year's meeting will be via a Zoom call on the 9th of September at 1200 EST. The Association has had a difficult year, but we will come together this September with...
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Attn: MEMBERS ONLY
Please register for the Annual Mustang Members Meeting taking place on Zoom at 1200 EST on 9 September 2023. You should have received an email regarding the upcoming event. Members are able to pre-register for the event with the “Register Now” tab located at the end of the email. Please message us if you run into any issues registering for the event. Semper Fidelis!
Good day Marines, Click the image above and watch the short video from the President. We are approaching our Annual Meeting date. This year's meeting will be via a Zoom call on the 9th of September at 1200 EST. The Association has had a difficult year, but we will come together this September with...
Don't Miss the Mustang Association Members Meeting 9 Sept -
Good day Marines, We are approaching our Annual Meeting date. This year's meeting will be via a Zoom call on the 9th of September at 1200 EST. The Association has had a difficult year, but we will come together this September with renewed spirit and energy. This all starts with each of you, so ple...
Mustang Association Members Meeting 9 Sept -
Good day Marines, We are approaching our Annual Meeting date. This year's meeting will be via a Zoom call on the 9th of September at 1200 EST. The Association has had a difficult year, but we will come together this September with renewed spirit and energy. This all starts with each of you, so ple...
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Meet our new Finance Manager for the Marine Corps Mustang Association:
Sandra Moon served in the Marine Corps from 1972-1994. Her first four years of service were active duty following Marine Corps Reserves until retirement. She served as a Communication Center Man (2542), Admin Clerk (0151), and Personnel Chief (0193). Sandra was activated for Desert Storm for one year. As Personnel Chief, she ensured the steady flow of duties. Those duties included auditing Service Record Books, creating travel/movement orders, and the correct and timely submission of the squadron’s fitness reports. Sandra retired from the Marine Corps Reserves as a Master Sergeant.
Sandra currently volunteers with the Friends of Whidbey State Parks Board and with Marine Corps League Detachment 1451.
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Meet our newly appointed President of the Marine Corps Mustang Association:
David Monroe is a retired Marine Infantry Officer with 34 years of satisfactory service. He joined the Corps in 1982 and served from Private to Colonel, retiring in 2016. He has been married to Scarlet for over 27 years and resides in Cape Carteret, North Carolina.
David joined Diplomatic Security (DS) in February 1999. He joined the Secretary of State’s Protective Detail and served there until late 2001. He returned to active duty a year shortly after 9/11. After returning to DS in 2003, he served as an A/RSO in Kosovo and then a Criminal Investigator in New Orleans.
After assignment to Naval War College in 2007, David decided to return to active duty and spent the next four years with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. His assignments included: Future Operations Officer and Executive Officer. After the JTTF assignment, David served in Baghdad and Greensboro, NC, as a Criminal Investigator (2015-2017) and the Resident Agent-in-Charge (2017-2019). David’s final assignment with DS was Branch Chief for the Advanced Tactics, Leadership, and Skills (ATLaS) Program at the new Foreign Affairs Security Training Center. He retired 26 September 2021.
David stays busy taking care of his home, 2 dogs, and 3 cats. His hobbies include building wooden boats, fishing, gardening, and amongst others. On 1 June 2023, he turned over leadership of VFW Post 9960, Cedar Point, NC, to a new Commander after a one-year assignment.
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Meet our newly appointed Vice President of the Marine Corps Mustang Association:
Shawn Hughes’ career in the Marine Corps was spent in aviation billets ranging from helicopter mechanic, instructor to Aircraft Maintenance Officer, and Operations Officer. He served in flying squadrons, logistics squadrons, training squadrons, and with Naval repair activities. Deploying in peacetime and in conflict, the relationships he built with his fellow Marines are some of his most cherished. Shawn retired as a Major and shortly thereafter, he accepted a contracting position overseas maintaining aircraft for six years. Leaving that position as the Technical Director, he returned to the states to build hybrid electric drive motors for submarines and shipboard power generation packages for surface ships. Shawn has been a member of the MCMA since 1998 and served as an Interim Director since November 2022.
Tell Congress: Support the Coin that Honors Marines. We’re calling on all Marines and grateful Americans to contact Congress in support of the 250th Anniversary Marine Corps Coin
Participating in the National Marine Corps Council meeting. Great group. Great support. Semper Fidelis!
The Marine Corps Mustang Association is looking for a few good Mustangs!
In 1985, The Marine Corps Mustang Association was founded with the purpose of preserving and sustaining the history and legacy of past, present, and future Marine Mustangs. A Marine Corps Mustang is someone who earned their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor as an Enlisted Marine and subsequently rose to the officer ranks as commissioned or warrant officer in any branch of the United States Armed Forces.
The Marine Corps Mustang Association is present on social media and has physical chapters in California, Arizona, and Florida, with the opportunity to create chapters and platoons in your area.
As Marines and as Mustangs, our strength is in our numbers, and the Marine Corps Mustang Association NEEDS YOU! We need Mustangs to serve in leadership roles as Officers, Directors, and committee positions. We need Mustangs to serve in Chapters in your local area. We need the Mustangs of today to work to inspire the Mustangs of tomorrow!
What can you do? First, check out our website at www.MarineCorpsMustang.org. Second, if you aren’t a member, JOIN NOW! Third, if you see an open leadership position that interests you, submit your name for consideration! The only talent required is the skills you used to earn the title “Mustang."
The Association cannot survive without growth in membership and the activity of its members. We need you. We need help – and we need it NOW!
Visit www.MarineCorpsMustang.org to learn more today, and click the Contact Us button to reach us via email or phone with any questions you may have. Also, be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Linkedin, and Together We Served. How you reach out to us doesn’t matter – that you reach out does.
We look forward to hearing from you and you joining the team.
The Few, The Proud, The Marine Mustangs!
Semper Fidelis!
The Marine Corps Mustang Association, Inc. needs you as a member in order to "prevent" having to close the doors and shutting down the association. None of us want that. Please help us prevent that. Join or renew here TODAY -
The Marine Corps Mustang Association, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation, incorporated in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Membership shall be open to Marines who, after having served on active duty in the enlisted ranks of the Marine Corps, or Marine Corps Reserve, have risen to the officer ranks and...
Marines, head on over to our new FB Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/522237053414713 and join and like, and post. Semper Fidelis!
From our home to yours, Michelle and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Semper Fidelis!
Mustang’s General Carey and Tim Cook celebrate our 247th Marine Corps Birthday with the DFW Metroplex Marines. Semper Fidelis
Happy 247th Marine Corps Birthday. Enjoy the Commandant's Birthday message below. Semper Fidelis! https://www.cmc.marines.mil/Birthday/
Had a very successful 37th Marine Corps Mustang Muster and member's meeting in Arlington VA. Everyone enjoyed spending time with old Marine buddies and their wives, and we enjoyed several tours, including a night at the Marine Barracks for the Sunset Parade and Silent Drill Team. Always impressive. Thank you to all that helped make this a successful event and Semper Fidelis! Hope to see you all next year in San Diego.
***URGENT NOTICE***
ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
A MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY, MARINE CORPS MUSTANG ASSOCIATION
July 20, 2022
Fellow Mustangs,
I am writing you this letter as the Association is in desperate, maybe I should say, dire need of its members to not just pay dues every few years, but to actually step-up, be more active and participate in the Association. The Association is on the brink of folding its tent and riding off into the sunset after 37 great years. As you are all aware, the Association President position will be open this year as Joe Featherston is stepping down after many many years of service (37 to be exact) to you and the Association. Not one member came forward and threw their name into the hat for the position. Under normal circumstances, when this happens Section 7-01. (3) of the Bylaws would apply and states “(I)f the office of any Officer becomes vacant the Board of Directors shall fill the office by a majority vote of the remaining members.” In this instance, the Vice President would be voted in as President. However, on 12 July 2022 our current Vice President submitted his resignation.
What does this mean? It means at the conclusion of this year’s Muster Membership meeting, being held on the 6th of August, the positions of both President and Vice President will be empty! The Marine Corps Mustang Association cannot function and be run by the two remaining Officers, the Association Secretary and Treasurer.
It is ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL that you attend the Muster Membership meeting on the 6th of August 1400-1600 EST so that the future of the Marine Corps Mustang Association can be discussed, and a decision made as to how we go forward, or terminate and shut down after 37 years. There are currently 18 Association Members attending the Muster in person. Please don’t take that comment as any type of criticism. I get it. With gasoline costs, airline costs, hotel costs, etc., it’s extremely difficult for many of you to attend. However, I implore you to make every attempt possible to attend the Muster Membership meeting via Zoom. We need you, your ideas, your opinions and your comments at this critical Membership meeting. I have provided the link to the Zoom call below. You can use Zoom on your cell phone from wherever you may be at the meeting time, or on a tablet, laptop, desktop with an internet connection; just about anything that will allow you to download and install the app. NOTE: The app is not required for your computer, but is highly recommended for your mobile devices. The meeting will start around 1400 EST. Please put this date on your calendar NOW and make plans to attend! The future of our Mustang Association is at stake. We hope you will help us keep the Marine Corp Mustang Association alive and participate in the conversation to determine our future on 6 August 2022.
Call our Business Manager Laura O'Hara at (703) 349-0893 or email her at [email protected] and ask for the Zoom link to attend this critical meeting.
Semper Fidelis!
Ron Cookson
Secretary, Marine Corps Mustang Association
Happy Independence Day to all...
This is to formally announce the commencement of the 2022 Marine Corps Mustang Association Officer and Director Elections. The MCMA continually needs new leaders with the motivation and dedication to reinforce our survival as the term of current Officers and Directors comes to a close. This is your opportunity to take a more active role within the MCMA by being a part of the leadership team responsible for continued growth and sustainment. All positions are for a 3-year term, are not full-time positions, and only require your time and energy as available. All routine business is conducted by email, quarterly conference calls, and the annual membership meeting.
Additionally, there are “turnover” jackets and email accounts in place to help the transition of new officers and board members. Election results and swearing-in of new officers will be held at this year’s annual Muster/reunion in Washington, D.C., from August 4, 2022—to August 7, 2022. We will hold elections for President and two (2) Directors. Position powers and responsibilities are outlined in the Bylaws which can be found in the member's area of our website at
www.MarineCorpsMustang.org. The process for submitting your application for an officer or director position is outlined as follows:
• A candidate must be a current/paid member in good standing
• A candidate must be cognizant of the position description and willing to discharge the duties to which elected
• Candidates must submit a 125 word (or less) statement to the position they seek including information on the candidate’s willingness to serve accompanied by a recent photo. Email the statement and photo to [Email hidden] no later than June 1, 2022.
• Ballots for the Elections will be forthcoming via the MCMA website and/or email in future correspondence. The ballot will consist of a listing of the names of the candidates that applied for each position.
- To receive a copy of the Directors or Presidents Turnover Jacket for review please reach out to the Associations Secretary at [Email hidden].
Not a member today! To learn more and join, visit www.MarineCorpsMustang.org TODAY! We Need You! Semper Fidelis!
I'm looking for a good source of Marine Corps Mustang T-Shirts and hoping someone can point me to a good source. Send'em to me please and thank you. Semper Fidelis!
Anyone else have that "special letter", your Marine Corps Enlistment letter to mom and dad? Found mine today. See the included picture. Brings back memories.
Happy 246th Birthday Marines - Enjoy the CMC birthday message video. As is normal, very well done. https://cdn.dvidshub.net/media/video/2110/DOD_108645774/DOD_108645774.mp4
We need your help. This is to formally announce the 2021 Marine Corps Mustang Association Officer and Director Election and ask for you to volunteer.
As a Marine Corps "Mustang" officer you have proven to the Corps you possess
both the leadership skills and motivational traits to, "to get the job done". The MCMA is offering you an opportunity to once again "get the job done" by serving as a member of our Board, as a Director and yes, even as the President, continuing the 35-year success of the Marine Corps Mustang Association. All MOS's are encouraged to apply.
All positions are for a 3-year term, are not full-time, and require your time and energy as available. All routine business is conducted by email, quarterly conference calls and the annual membership meeting. There are turnover jackets in place to help in the transition of new officers and board members. Swearing in of newly elected officers will be via Zoom conference call.
We will hold elections for President and three (3) Directors. Position duties are outlined in our Bylaws, found in the members area of our website www.MarineCorpsMustang.org. To apply for a position:
A candidate must be a current/paid member in good standing.
A candidate must be cognizant of the position description and willing to discharge its duties.
Candidates must submit a statement for the position they seek to include their willingness to serve accompanied by a recent photo. Email the statement and photo to
[email protected] no later than July 1, 2021.
Ballots will be forthcoming in future correspondence via our MCMA website and/or email and will include the names of candidates for each position.
Candidates may request a copy of the continuity folder for each position up for election. Please send your request to [email protected] indicating which position you are interested in.
Please feel free to contact me personally if you want to discuss a position in more detail.
Semper Fidelis,
Joe Featherston, President
Major, USMCR (Ret)
[email protected]
(803) 644-5995 (H)
(703) 599-7748 (C)
24 June 1974, 47 years ago today my best buddy Dave Searles (deceased and miss him) and I reported to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego for duty and stepped on the famous yellow footprints. Hard to believe it was that long ago. Anyone else out there remember that day?
When I served in the Marine Corps, my life was in the hands of black, brown, red, yellow, and white-toned people. We were friends, we were combatants, we were Marines, and we had each others six when the hammer slammed the anvil. We trained, we sweated and we bled together. We came together from all parts of the country; we came together from all religions. We were a society unto ourselves.
We worked as a team, a well-oiled machine. We fought for our brothers through thick and thin. We protected each other, that was what we did. The only color we saw was Marine Corps Green.....
Would two friends be willing to copy and repost this simple reminder?
RACISM IS NEVER OK and should never be tolerated.
Just two. Any two. Say done
Semper Fidelis!
Short Christmas Eve Message from Tim & Michelle
On this Thanksgiving Day 2020, Michelle and I wish you all a healthy and safe day wherever you are in the world today. As crazy as 2020 has been for us all, we are thankful for what we do have - each other, our health, family, and our friends - you. 2021 will be better and we'll be able to see and visit with family and friends again and look forward to those days. Be safe, stay healthy, do the right thing and we'll see you soon. Semper Fidelis Marines!
Commandants Birthday Message - Awesome Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAjz7U7uZPw&feature=youtu.be
As the 245th Marine Corps birthday draws near, Gen. David H. Berger reminds us how the Corps' legacy lives on in every Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff...
Happy 245th Birthday Marines
Stay safe out there
Semper Fidelis!
2020 Fall Mestengo Newsletter - Corrected - https://mailchi.mp/95f103e7e066/spring-2019-mestengo-newsletter-4713529
2020 Fall Mestengo Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/903397d23857/spring-2019-mestengo-newsletter-4712669
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Happy Independence Day to all...
24 June 1974, 47 years ago today my best buddy Dave Searles (deceased and miss him) and I reported to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego for duty and stepped on the famous yellow footprints. Hard to believe it was that long ago. Anyone else out there remember that day?
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Candidates for 2020 MCMA Election video overview.
Put your Marine Mustang leadership skills and experience to work and run for the Vice President or one of the five Director positions... Applications due NLT 1 June 2020. Apply NOW! Visit www.MarineCorpsMustang.org to learn more or contact the Business Manager.
A Message from the President, Memorial Day 2020
General Al Gray spoke yesterday in Dallas yesterday at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at the American Leadership Conference and he packed the house as you can tell from the pictures. There were also several high schools MCJROTC students present. Nowhere else will they have that opportunity. Mustang President Alex Childress and I presented General Gray and General Carey (both Mustangs) with a Mustang shirt and they absolutely loved it.
Urgent message from the Marine Corps Mustang Association Vice President regarding the upcoming Elections and the 2018 Marine Mustang Association Reunion. Click below or visit https://marinecorpsmustang.org/news-events/
Take a moment to watch this short video from our President and Vice President of the Mustang Association at our May 2017 Strategic Planning Conference.
Vision Statement - The Marine Corps Mustang Association serves as the primary advocate promoting the initiatives and values inherent within Marine Officers, possessing prior Marine Corps enlisted experience. Mission Statement The Marine Corps Mustang Associations vision will be achieved through Mustang Outreach, Social and Professional Networking, Professional Mentoring, Transition Social Interaction.
Are you a Mustang? Come join this elite organization today at www.MarineCorpsMustang.org. Semper Fidelis!
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