This evening at Roma Cafe on West Ina road, Commandant Don LaVetter announced that the Charter for the new Detachment of the Marine Corps League was approved. Approximately 25 Marines cheered Semper Fi!

The name of the new Detachment is, “Night Hawk 72,” in memory of the Marines that lost their lives is the tragic Osprey accident in Marana, Arizona.

The official ceremony and signing of the Charter will be on February 19th, 2010 at 1900 Hrs, at the Marana Town Hall. Anyone interested in joining now will be part of the original chartered organization.

The Detachment had an honored guest this evening, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of “Rumors of War,” Phil Caputo, a decorated Marine Officer who served in Vietnam.

Caputo has a new book published, entitled, “Crosser’s,” about his experiences with the Arizona border.

For information about the Night Hawk 72 Detachment of the Marine Corps League, leave a message at 520-540-7000.