Central Florida Chapter, 1st Marine Division Association

06/08/2026

The Marine experience

Semper Fidelis

06/04/2026

A nice recap on the Harrier as it is retired from service in the U.S. Marine Corps

05/30/2026

Ooo Rah! Fairwinds MajGen Savage and welcome aboard BGen Priddy!

Semper Fidelis

05/28/2026

RIP colonel 🫡

Semper Fidelis

05/26/2026

This is good Marine Corps humor right here! Semper Fidelis

Archangel Michael always keeping it real. Hope everyone had a blessed Memorial Day 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to reflect and remember.

Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer or a long weekend with family and friends. It is a solemn reminder of the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation — Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, and Coast Guardsmen who never made it home.

As members and supporters of the 1st Marine Division Association, we carry a special responsibility to remember those who stood beside us, those who came before us, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom.

Their legacy lives on not only in monuments and ceremonies, but in how we live our lives, support one another, and continue the bonds of camaraderie they helped forge.

This Memorial Day, may we all take time to reflect, remember, and honor them.

Semper Fidelis.

05/24/2026

Shared by Mike Galyean: I was just informed by a Korean War friend that Jim Hostetler, one of the heroes of Fox Company 2/7, who kept the road open for the 1st Marine Division to escape from the Chosin reservoir, passed away today. If you have not read "Last Stand of Fox Company" you should. Here is an interview with Jim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZLTkjr1n9c
Fox Company started off at Fox Hill with 248 Marines. Only 83 were left when they were evacuated from the hil. Of those, only 10 had not been wounded or suffered from frostbite. Jim had been wounded several times... was batting away Chinese grenades like baseballs with his e-tool.
Rest in peace, Marine... Semper Fidelis.

This is an oral history of a veteran of one of the Korean War's most brutal battles. In addition to the story of war, it is about his personal story of redem...

05/17/2026

An invitation to join retired Marine colonel Mike Fallon on Monday, 18 May, 7PM Eastern Time for a discussion about Recon Marines in the Vietnam War. Here’s the Zoom link https://veteransbreakfastclub.org/event/recon-marines-in-i-corps-1969-70/

Mike is the author of “Hill 119, Defending a Reconnaissance Marine OP, Vietnam, 1969-1970” and was the guest speaker at our Chapter Meeting this past December. Learn a little more here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo0skw-ioMg

In 1969–1970--at the start of "Vietnamization"-- a small, exposed rise south of Da Nang became one of the most contested observation

05/06/2026

Have your registered yet? https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/79th-annual-reunion

One of the most anticipated events of our 79th Reunion:

A FULL DAY AT CAMP PENDLETON

Thanks to the generous hospitality of active-duty senior NCOs and Officers at Camp Pendleton, our members will experience the home of the 1st Marine Division.

This is a rare and special opportunity - and spots are limited.

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
💰 $45/person (includes charter bus transportation)

Add this to your reunion registration today!
🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/79th-annual-reunion

02/18/2026

🗣️Volusia county Veterans!

📅 Feb 25th 1200-1400hrs
📍Red Robin 5537 S. Williamson Blvd
🗒️ RSVP by calling (386)516-3969 Ext.4

Attention all Fellow Veterans, if you need updated VA Benefits information please sign up and share with other Veterans. Lunch & Learn with Volusia County Veterans Services. February 25th, Red Robin in Port Orange from Noon to 2pm. Reserve now, 386-516-3969 Ext. 4 See all details on flyer