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Marine Corps League Annual Holiday Potluck
Dear Marines, Veterans, Families, and Supporters, You are cordially invited to join us for a festive evening of camaraderie and holiday...
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![Lots of Love for the Marines on Nov 10](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2db2b7_58ad6af888da4936a5e74aee00e494bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_249,h_187,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/2db2b7_58ad6af888da4936a5e74aee00e494bf~mv2.webp)
Lots of Love for the Marines on Nov 10
I just noticed several posts from other military branches and Federal agencies for the Marines on our birthday. See below:
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248th Marine Corps Birthday Message
The 248th Marine Corps Birthday Message Official Video A message from the Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. Happy...
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Detachment Challenge Coin
Challenge coins have a rich history, primarily in military and veteran communities, and have expanded into various other communities,...
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248th Birthday Dinner
United States Marine Corps 248th Birthday Dinner When NOVEMBER 10, 2023 6pm - 10pm Cocktails at 1800 (6pm) Ceremony starts at 1900 (7pm)...
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Honoring Those Who Served: Join Us for Veterans Day Observance
Location: Veterans Park, 3841 Balfour Rd., Brentwood, CA 94513 Time: Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 10:20 AM As the leaves change and...
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September Meeting Agenda
Tonight is our September MCL meeting. I will not be there; however, Roger will be leading the meeting. Dinner will be available. We...
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![Book: Lead Like a Marine](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2db2b7_bca3de1561a8468e9c7c936739b3004d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_249,h_187,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/2db2b7_bca3de1561a8468e9c7c936739b3004d~mv2.webp)
Book: Lead Like a Marine
The U.S. Marines Corps is the greatest fighting force on the planet, but it’s so much more than that: it’s a factory for producing...
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Gratitude to The Press and Comments
County, veterans clash over downtown property Sean Tongson, Correspondent Jul 27, 2023 https://www.thepress.net/news/county-veterans-clas...
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Letter to Supervisor Burgis from Chaplain Lewis
As I am sure you are aware Contra Costa County plans to take a portion of the land from the Veterans Memorial Building property for a new...
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Veterans Offer Assistance to the County
During the July Marine Corps League meeting, members unanimously agreed that the City is in need of a new fire station. However, we...
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What is the BVMB?
What is the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, Inc. (BVMB)? In 1923, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County made a...
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Chamber of Commerce Letter
From: Bill Weber Sent: Friday, July 7, 2023 12:09 AM To: admin@brentwoodchamber.com Cc: BVMB Board Subject: Property Designated for...
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Letter to Brentwood City Council
From: Bill Weber Sent: Friday, July 7, 2023 3:17 PM To: Bryant, Joel <jbryant@brentwoodca.gov>; Jovita Mendoza...
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Letter to Supervisor Burgis 6 July 2023
Link here for a PDF copy 6 July 2023 Diane Burgis Contra Costa County Supervisor, District 3 supervisor_burgis@bos.cccounty.us 3361...
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Supervisor Burgis Reply
From: Supervisor_Burgis <Supervisor_Burgis@bos.cccounty.us> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:30 AM To: BVMB Board Cc: Carol Prell...
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Property History
The County Board approved the purchase of the property for Veterans on Monday May 21st 1923 from R. J. Wallace. Deed book 438 page 321....
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Setting the Record Straight
In response to a letter from 2006 by Steven Van Horn, Sr. Property Agent, to the then Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, we feel compelled to...
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Update From County on Property Line
From: Daniel Moses Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 2:44 PM To: BVMB Board Cc: Carol Prell <Carol@vs.cccounty.us>, Eric Angstadt...
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Email to County about BVMB Property Line
Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building. Our mission is to maintain the building as a memorial for those that gave the last full measure,...