We are the Vietnam Veterans of the 1st Battalion of the 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1/5). Our Mission is to:

  • Support the 1st Marine Division Association and its Scholarship Programs.
  • Preserve incidents and memories of the Marines and Sailors who served with 1/5 during the Vietnam War.
  • Foster, encourage, and perpetuate the memory and the spirit and comradeship in arms of the 1/5 Vietnam Veterans.
  • Promote and enhance patriotism and love of country.
  • Promote and safeguard the principles of justice.
  • Perpetuate the spirit and traditions of the United States Marine Corps.

“The 1/5 Vietnam Veterans Unit Chapter of the 1 st Marine Division Association is a 501(c)19 not-for-profit corporation chartered in the state of North Carolina .  All donations are tax-deductible up to the limits of the law.”


The 1/5 Vietnam Veterans are committed to a Care Package Program for the young Marines serving in the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, the “Best Infantry Battalion in the United States Marine Corps,” when they are deployed overseas.  1/5 is currently serving their 5th deployment in the “War Against Terrorism” in Afghanistan.

After receiving the last group of care packages, the 1st Sergeant of Charlie 1/5, 1st Sgt Irving Green, USMC, sent us the following message:

“My Marines and I want to thank you for the care packages that we received. Marines of Charlie Co 1/5 are taking the fight right to the enemy and are truly focused on the mission at hand. We appreciate the fine Americans like yourself for supporting us. Semper Fidelis!!!!!!”

v/r

1stSgt Green

Charlie Company 1/5

"Cherokee 8"

"Make Peace or Die"

 

We also heard from the Battalion Sergeant Major who wrote:

Sir,

    I would like to start by saying, “Thank you”, for the Care  Package.  The Marines loved it and will enjoy everything in it. 

   I would also like to thank you for the boxes sent to Charlie Co, Bravo Co, and the future boxes to Alpha Co, Weapons Co, and H&S Co.

    The Battalion is doing some great things out here and we are preparing for the long HOT summer ahead.

     The Battalion truly appreciates 1/5 Vietnam Veterans Chapter for all of their support and hard work.  Thank you for what you do and for the thoughts and prayers.

       God bless and Semper Fidelis.

V/R

SgtMaj Gonzalez

Make peace or Die!