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Established: 1997
History of the Marine Embassy Guard Association

Association Historical Timeline

2024
MEGA Board Members:
Chairman: Bob Lighty (Term 2024-2026)
Mogadishu, Somalia (82-83), Santo Damingo, Dominican Republic (83-84)

Vice Chairman: Bill Stanson (Term 2024-2027)
Sofia, Bulgaria (70-71) | Helsinki, Finland (SALT -71) | Brussels, Belgium (NATO 71-72)

Chairman: Bob Lighty (Term 2024-2026)
Mogadishu, Somalia (82-83), Santo Damingo, Dominican Republic (83-84)

Secretary: Steve Hardesty (Term 2024-2026)
Belgrade, Yugoslavia (76-77) | Rabat, Morocco (77-78)

Treasurer: Paul Storm (Term 2024-2025)
Santiago, Chile (76-78) | Georgetown, Guyana (78-79) | Beijing, China (79)

Director: Steve Maxwell (Term 2024-2025)
Kuwait City, Kuwait 83-84) | Santiago, Chile (84-86)

Director / Chaplain: David Hale (Term 2024-2027)
San Salvador, El Salvador (79-80) | Guatemala City, Guatemala (80-81)

Director : Ed Vasgerdsian (Term 2024-2026)
Cairo, Egypt (56-59)

Director : Aric Lonchar (Term 2024-2025)
Riga, Latvia (2000) | MCESG Instructor Advisor

Director : Jeremy Langford (Term 2024-2025)
Antananarivo, Madagascar (10-11) | Djibouti, Djibouti (11-12)
MCESG Instructor Advisor (12-13) | MSAU Senior Enlisted Advisor (13-14) | MCESG Group Operations Chief (18-20)

Director : Fred Samarelli (Term 2024-2026)
Karachi, Pakistan (77-78) | Manila, Philippines (78-79)

Director : Glen Parsons (Term 2024-2027)
Karachi, Pakistan (77-78) | Manila, Philippines (78-79)

Commitee Chairmen: David Hale (Chaplain / Scholarship/ Reunion),
John Burke (Communications),
Bill Pederson (Elections),
Bob Lighty (Fundraising),
Jack McGarry (Historical Archives),
Hugo Armatz (Legal Advisor),
Vince Downes (MCESG Liaison),
Membership: (Vacant) ,
Anton Koszuth (Ships Store),
Fred Samerelli (Technology)

April 27 - April 30 : 26th Reunion

2023
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April 27 - April 30 : 25th Reunion

2022
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April 27 - April 30 : 24th Reunion

2021
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April 27 - April 30 : 23rd Reunion

2020
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April 27 - April 30 : 22nd Reunion

2019
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April 27 - April 30 : 21st Reunion

2018
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April 27 - April 30 : 20th Reunion

2017
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April 27 - April 30 : 19th Reunion

2016
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April 27 - April 30 : 18th Reunion

2015
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April 27 - April 30 : 17th Reunion

2014
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April 27 - April 30 : 16th Reunion

2013
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April 27 - April 30 : 15th Reunion

2012
MEGA Board Members: Stewart Grant (Chairman), Tim Wood (Vice Chairman), Kevin Hermening (Treasurer & Secretary)
Terry Adams, Andrew Bufalo, Gene Frantz, Ray Kunkle, Michael Laumann, Joe Mitchell, Ed Vasgerdsian
Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Joe Mitchell (Ships Store), Gene Frantz (MCESG Liaison), Virgil Johnson (Election)
Bill McClure (Membership), Stu Grant (Historical Archives), Chuck Norris (Reunion), Terry Adams (Scholarship), Fred Samarelli (Technology)
Stuwart Grant (Web Master), Ed Vasgerdsian (Newsletter), Chuck Moseman (Newsletter Printer).

April 27 - April 30 : 14th Reunion, Washington, DC

2011
MEGA Board Members: Ike Inaker (Chairman), Ed Vasgerdsian (Vice Chairman), Kevin Hermening (Treasurer & Secretary)
Terry Adams, Gene Frantz, Stewart Grant, Bill McClure, Joe Mitchell, Chuck Norris, Tim Wood
Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Joe Mitchell (Ships Store), Gene Frantz (MCESG Liaison), Virgil Johnson (Election)
Bill McClure (Membership), Stu Grant (Historical Archives), Chuck Norris (Reunion), Terry Adams (Scholarship), Fred Samarelli (Technology)
Stuwart Grant (Web Master), Ed Vasgerdsian (Newsletter), Chuck Moseman (Newsletter Printer).

April 28 - May 1 : 13th Reunion, San Diego

2010
MEGA Board Members: Ike Inaker (Chairman), Ed Vasgerdsian (Vice Chairman), Kevin Hermening (Treasurer & Secretary)
Kevin Earley, Gene Frantz, Stewart Grant, Bill McClure, Joe Mitchell, Chuck Norris, Tim Wood
Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Joe Mitchell (Ships Store), Gene Frantz (MCESG Liaison), Virgil Johnson (Election)
Bill McClure (Membership), Stu Grant (Historical Archives), Chuck Norris (Reunion), Terry Adams (Scholarship), Fred Samarelli (Technology)
Lance Parcell (Web Master), Ed Vasgerdsian (Newsletter), Chuck Moseman (Newsletter Printer).

April 22 - April 25 : 12th Reunion, St. Louis, MO

2009
MEGA Board Members: Ike Inaker (Chairman), Ed Vasgerdsian (Vice Chairman), Kevin Hermening (Treasurer & Secretary)
Kevin Earley, Gene Frantz, Stewart Grant, Bill McClure, Joe Mitchell, Chuck Norris, Tim Wood
Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Joe Mitchell (Ships Store), Gene Frantz (MCESG Liaison), Virgil Johnson (Election)
Bill McClure (Membership), Stu Grant (Historical Archives), Chuck Norris (Public Relations), Terry Adams (Scholarship), Fred Samarelli (Technology)
Lance Parcell (Web Master), Ed Vasgerdsian (Newsletter), Chuck Moseman (Newsletter Printer).

May 14 - May17 : 11th Reunion, Alexandria, VA

2008
MEGA Board Members: Tim Wood (Chairman), Gene Frantz (Vice Chairman), Kevin Hermening (Treasurer), Charles May (Secretary)
Kevin Earley, Ike Inaker, Virgil M. Johnson, Joe Mitchell
Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Joe Mitchell (Ships Store), Gene Frantz (MCESG Liaison), Virgil Johnson (Election)
Bill McClure (Membership), Stu Grant / Jack McGarry (Historical Archives), Chuck Norris (Public Relations), Thomas A. Butler Esq. (Scholarship), Fred Samarelli (Technology)
Lance Parcell (Web Master), Ed Vasgerdsian (Newsletter), Chuck Moseman (Newsletter Printer).

May 17 - May21 : 10th Reunion San Diego, CA

2007
MEGA Board Members: Chuck Norris (Chairman), Gene Frantz (Vice Chairman), Kevin Hermening (Treasurer), Tony Lopez (Secretary)
Bill Allen, Ralph Caton, Virgil M. Johnson, Guy L. Lennon (Tech/Comm Laiason), Bill Stanson (Historical Archives Laiason), Ed Vasgerdsian
Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Joe Mitchell (Ships Store), Gene Frantz (MCESG Liaison), Virgil Johnson (Election),
Jack McGarry (Historical Archives), Chuck Norris (Public Relations), Thomas A. Butler Esq. (Scholarship), Fred Samarelli (Technology),
Ed Vasgerdsian (Newsletter), Chuck Moseman (Newsletter Printer).

May 17 - May21 : 9th Reunion Falls Church, VA

2006
MEGA Board Members: Virgil Johnson (Chairman), Ed Vasgerdsian (Vice Chairman), Charlie Smith (Treasurer), Tony Lopez (Secretary)
Bill Allen, Ralph Caton, Virgil M. Johnson, Bill Stanson (Historical Archives Laiason),
Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Ken S. Rapp (Ships Store), Otto W. Haversat Jr (Election),
Jack McGarry (Historical Archives), Chuck Norris (Public Relations), Thomas A. Butler Esq. (Scholarship), Fred Samarelli (Technology),
Ed Vasgerdsian (Newsletter), Chuck Moseman (Newsletter Printer).

May 17 - May21 : 8th Reunion - San Antonio, TX

2005
MEGA Board Members: Charles McKinney (Chairman), Ed Vasgerdsian (Vice Chairman), Charlie Smith (Treasurer), Charles May (Secretary)
Bill Allen, Virgil M. Johnson, Bill Stanson (Historical Archives Laiason), Guy Lennon, J. Kevin Riekena, James K. Harkins
Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Ken S. Rapp (Ships Store), Otto W. Haversat Jr (Election),
William Steeves, Jr (MCESG Laiason), Jack McGarry (Historical Archives), Chuck Norris (Public Relations), Andrew Buzzo (Scholarship),
Fred Samarelli (Technology), Ed Vasgerdsian (Newsletter), Chuck Moseman (Newsletter Printer),

April 27 - May 02 : 7th Reunion - Fredricksburg, VA

2004
MEGA Board Members: Charles McKinney (Chairman), Ed Vasgerdsian (Vice Chairman), Charlie Smith (Treasurer), Charles May (Secretary)
Bill Allen, Virgil M. Johnson, Bill Stanson (Historical Archives Laiason), Guy Lennon, J. Kevin Riekena, James K. Harkins
Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Ken S. Rapp (Ships Store), Otto W. Haversat Jr (Election),
William Steeves, Jr (MCESG Laiason), Jack McGarry (Historical Archives), Chuck Norris (Public Relations), Andrew Buzzo (Scholarship),
Fred Samarelli (Technology), Ed Vasgerdsian (Newsletter), Chuck Moseman (Newsletter Printer),

6th Reunion - Biloxi, Mississippi

2003
MEGA Board Members: Ed Vasgerdsian(Acting-Chairman), Charlie McKinney (Vice Chairman), Bill Stanson (Treasurer),
Al Smith, Charles May (Secretary)
Charles Ledbetter, Bill Stanson , Guy Lennon, J. Kevin Riekena, James K. Harkins, Andrew Buzzo
Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Ken S. Rapp (Ships Store), Otto W. Haversat Jr (Election),
William Steeves, Jr (MCESG Laiason), Jack McGarry (Historical Archives), Chuck Norris (Public Relations), Andrew Buzzo (Scholarship),
Fred Samarelli (Technology), Charles May (Newsletter), Chuck Moseman (Newsletter Printer),

5th Reunion - Quantico, VA

2002
MEGA Board Members: Ed Vasgerdsian, Bill Stanson (Treasurer), Charles May (Secretary)

Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Ken S. Rapp (Ships Store),
Jack McGarry (Historical Archives), Andrew Buzzo (Scholarship),
Fred Samarelli (Technology), Charles May (Newsletter),

4th Reunion - MCRD San Diego, Co

2001
MEGA Board Members: Bill Stanson (Treasurer), Charles May (Secretary)

Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Ken S. Rapp (Ships Store), Dave Spellman (MCESG Laiason)
Jack McGarry (Historical Archives),
Fred Samarelli (Technology), Charles May (Newsletter),

3rd Reunion - Quantico, VA

2000
MEGA Board Members: Bill Stanson (Treasurer), Charles May (Secretary)

Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Ken S. Rapp (Ships Store), Dave Spellman (MCESG Laiason)
Jack McGarry (Historical Archives), Fred Samarelli (Technology), Charles May (Newsletter),

2nd Reunion - Las Vegas, NV

2000
MEGA Board Members: Pete Jiminw (President), Thomas A. Butler Esq. (Vice President) Bill Stanson (Treasurer), Norm Root (Secretary)
Forest Hunt, Michael Ball, Ed Vasgerdsian,
Robert Kientietz (Founded the association in 1997)

Commitee Chairmen: Thomas A. Butler,Esq. (Legal Officer), Ken S. Rapp (Ships Store), Dave Spellman (MCESG Laiason)
Jack McGarry (Historical Archives),
Fred Samarelli (Technology), Charles May (Newsletter),

1st Reunion - HQMC Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA

1997
Marine Embassy Guard Association Founded by Robert Kientietz