Marine Military Academy - Pass In Review Yearbook (Harlingen, TX)

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TRU TEES 5 ADVI OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman of the Board General Vernon E. Megee, USMC CRETD President and Chief Executive OfHcer Brig. General Walter S. Mcllhenny, USMCR CRetJ Vice President Mr. Clint Murchison Vice President Mr. V. F. Neuhaus, Sr. Treasurer and Assistant Secretary Mr. E. Clinton Breedlove Secretary Major General Ralph H. Spanjer, USMC QRetj Major General George S. Bowman, Jr. USMC QRetj Mr. Hill Cocke, Sr. Major General Charles F. Duchein, USMCR CRetD Colonel James A. Embry, USMC QRetj Mr. Robert G. Farris Colonel Alexander W. Gentleman, USMC QRetj Brig. General Bryghte D. Godbold, USMC CRetQ Mr. Dean P. Guerin Colonel Russell Harwood USMCR Lieutenant W. R. Haughton USMCR CRetj Mr. Liborio Hinojosa Major General John B. Hirt, USMCR Mr. Eric Hotung Major Orrin W. Johnson, USMCR QRetj Mr. James J. Johnston Mrs. Mary Moody Northen Mrs. Robert E. Smith Mr. Carl L. Yeckel Austin. Tx. Avery Island, La Dallas, Tx. McAllen, Tx. Harlingen, Tx. Harlingen, Tx. Harlingen, Tx. Harlingen, Tx. Baton Rouge, Houston, Tx. Harlingen, Tx. New York, N.Y. La Dallas, Tx. Dallas, Tx. Brownsville, Tx. Dallas, Tx. Mercedes, Tx. Besver, Pa. Harlingen, Tx. Houston, Tx. Galveston, Tx. Houston, Tx. Dallas, Tx. BOARD OF ADVISORS Dr. Alfred B. Bonds Admiral Arleigh Burke, USN QRetQ General Raymond G. Davis, USMC QRetJ Mr. Christian de Guigne IV Captain W.A. Gary, USMCR CRetj The Honorable John H. Glenn, Jr. The Honorable Barry Goldwater Mr. E. J. Gracey Lieutenant General Robert W. Harper, USAF QRetj Dr. E. Bruce Heilman Colonel Leonard D. Henry, USA CRetj Mr. Walter W. Hitesman, Jr. Mr. Harold James Mr. Baine P. Kerr Rear Admiral Elliott Loughlin, USN QRetj Vice Admiral Robert B. Pirie, USN QRetj General Edwin A. Pollock, USMC CRetD Brigadier General George R. E. Shell, USMC QRetj Lieutenant General E. W. Snedeker, USMC QRetj Major General Delmar T. Spivey, USAF CRetj General Lewis W. Walt, USMC QRetj Colonel Phil Yeckel, USMC QRetQ Berea, Oh. Bethesda, M.D. McDonough, Ga San Mateo, Ca. Prescott, Az. Columbus, Oh. Scottsdale, Az. Houston, Tx. San Antonio. Tx. Richmond Va. New York NY Bedford, NY Prescott, Az. Houston, Tx. Annapolis, Md Delray Beach, FI Beaufort, SC. Lexington. Va. Carlsbad. Ca. Largo, Fl. Orlando, Fl. Scottsdale, AZ- o

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DEPUTY SUPERI TE DE T Colonel James R. O'Mara. USMC QRet.J ioined the Academy in I976 to fill the position of Chief of Staff. ln November of l977 he became Com- mandant of Cadets and in August of I979 he became Deputy Superintendent. Y I 1 ' Colonel O'Mara, a veteran of 34 years in the Marine Corps, was Professor of Naval Science and Commander. Naval ROTC unit at the Uni- versity of New Mexico prior to his retirement in l975. He enlisted in the Marine Corps, in July l94l. and spent most of W.W. ll in the Pacific in various communications and electronic assign- ments in Marine Aviation. He was recalled back to active duty at outbreak of the Korean War. He later served in Vietnam as the Communica- tion Electronics Officer of the First Marine Div. X Colonel O'Mara awards include the Region of Merit, Navy Conmendation Medal. both with combat V and the Joint Services Conmenda- tion Medal. , K Colonel O'Mara earned his Master of Arts De- V gree from George Washington Univ. STAFF SECRETARY MSGT Frank J. Tiona. Jr.. USMC QRet.3 Staff Secretary, Marine Military Academy joined the Academy in June l98l after 22 yrs. of Active Duty. Before retirement. he was the White House Liaison Chief for Marine One. the Presi- dent ofthe United States Helicopter. His duties as White House Liaison Chief had the distinc- tion of scheduling and coordinating all helicop- ter service between the White House and Ma- rine Helicopter Squadron One QHMX-Ib who purpose is providing helicopter support to the President. Vice President, Cabinet Members. and Heads of State. HMX-I is also referred to as the Executive Flight Detachment. MSGT. Tiona served in HMX-I under Presidents Carter. and President Reagan, many times on a personal basis. , I. ifiiviwi I 1 ,f- 5532, n Currently MSGT. Tiona is coordinator for the y A , tg 's' 'i Texas Iwo Jima Memorial, he is responsible for 'few' 6 gf , . if assisting Dr. Felix deWeldon in the planning and rebuilding of the original Iwo Jima Statue on the campus of M.M.A. He was also in charge of the Freedom Convoy to bring the Statue from Rhode Island. 4' a ,gl ,pg Wg, 4, 1- :inn-M.,-.suvtul-V W - - YH ..,- -- . - . U... - .as-4-s....a.-nn. '

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BUSI E55 OFFICE i ,nfl F. 44' Major James A. Johnson Comptroller Mrs. Frances Castro Assistant Business Manager ... .- . ..-H .., ,..'..m..- , - Academy Comptroller Major James A. Johnson. USMCR. came to the Academy in August of l980. Originally from Ar- kansas, he has served in the Marine Corps for 27 years. He has degrees in Inorganic Chemistry. Physics, and Financial Management. As Comptroller. he handles all day to day affairs of the Academy, plus the Academy's investments. He also oversees the physical planning operations of MMA and the Mess Hall Services. Although his official title is Comptroller , his duties do not stop there. He is often a M.M.A. scout for football. officiator for basketball games. and is the pilot of the Academy Plane. Tweety Bird . Major Johnson is indeed an asset to the Academy. 1-1- Mrs. Olivia Guerro Accounts Payable