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2012 MCA&F Camp Lejeune Dinner

LtGen John M. Paxton, Jr., USMC Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force
April 11, 2012 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Marston Pavilion, Camp Lejeune

On the road in April, the Marine Corps Association & Foundation hosted the MCA&F Camp Lejeune Dinner at Marston Pavilion on Wednesday, 11 April 2012. Fortuitously timed, the event was held in conjunction with the Marine Corps League’s annual Marine South Expo event and both events drew a sizable crowd of Marines and friends of the Corps.

Before the professional dinner, MCA&F sent a staff contingent to Expo including Marketing Director, Rob Rubrecht, MCA&F Camp Lejeune Area Representative, SgtMaj Adam Terry, USMC (Ret)  and Staff Photographer, Ron Lunn. They staffed a booth to perform Association outreach and recruit new members. 

The dinner was well attended with over 375 eager guests present for camaraderie, social interaction, a yummy meal and to hear the guest speaker’s formal presentation.  The guest of honor was LtGen John M.  Paxton, Jr., USMC, Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force, who provided an overview of II MEF operations and challenges during his address.

Increasingly attended to maximum capacity, MCA&F professional dinners are an enjoyable way to stay connected with the issues affecting the Corps and provide a unique opportunity to hear the personal perspectives and insights of top Marine leaders.  

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A video of LtGen Paxton’s address at the dinner is coming soon.

Provided below are some pictures of the Expo and Dinner events:

EXPO
(All photos shot by MCA&F Staff Photographer Ron Lunn)

          
MCA&F President, MajGen Ed Usher, USMC (Ret) with Expo Guests at start of event.

       
LtGen Ron Coleman, USMC (Ret) chatting with MajGen John Toolan before official Expo grand opening

      
Marine Band Quintet warms up the crowd at start of opening ceremony.

         
Opening Ceremony with LtGen Ron Coleman, MajGen John Toolan and Marine Corps League Official

     
Official Party at Expo Opening


At the MCA&F Expo Booth

    
MCA&F Marketing Director, Rob Rubrecht with booth visitor

           
SgtMaj Terry chats with visitors at the booth

           
Rob Rubrecht talking to visitors at the MCA&F booth

           
Expo Display

           
Marine Corps goes green with solar powered tentage

           
Marine “Chopper” on display

           
Purple Heart Chopper

           
           
           
Dinner Guests checking in at Event Registration

           
           
           
          
           
The guests gather…           

           
VIP Table

          
Dinner Guests

           
SgtMaj Terry at the lectern at the start of the dinner

           
MCA&F President, MajGen Ed Usher, USMC (Ret) making administrative remarks

           
Color Guard in Action

           
Presenting the colors

          
          
LtGen Paxton’s Address

          
MajGen Ed Usher thanks LtGen Paxton for his guest speaker remarks

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