“For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never know.”

– Inscription on the back of a flak jacket worn by a Marine machine-gunner on the demilitarized zone (DMZ), Republic of Vietnam, 1968.






POSTED JUNE 11, 2023

POSTED JUNE 11, 2023

The Abbey Gate 13 Detachment 1199 in Pahrump, Nevada hosted the Air Force Special Operations Surgical Team D210 that was responsible for service members harmed during the withdrawal from Abbey Gate 13 in Afghanistan.  During the visit, Major Evan Richards presented 2 of his members with the Bronze Star Medal.  
Front Row:  LtCol Sabrina Atkhar, Maj Erin Caverly, SSgt Damien Quichocho (Bronze Star), Maj Samuel Bergin (Bronze Star), Maj Nicole Graves, TechSgt Ryan Bygraves, Judge Advocate Burt Gigoux, QuarterMaster Frank Miller
Back Row: Junior Vice Commandant Danny Griggs, Sergeant at Arms Steven Watkins, Maj Matthew Byrne, Senior MSgt Austin J. Hall, Maj Evan Richards (Team Lead), Commandant Thomas Vick, Chaplain Bruce Temple 

Semper Fi,
Danny Griggs
Junior Vice Commandant
Abbey Gate 13 - 1199
(810) 599-2983

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DON’T FORGET THE END OF THE MONTH DINNER AT 1700 HOURS ON AUGUST 27TH HOSTED AT SYMPHONY RESTAURANT AT THE WINERY. MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER. THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL MEETING AND MCL BUSINESS SHOULD NOT BE DISCUSSED. SEMPER FI, DANNY GRIGGS ADJUTANT/SGT AT ARMS PAHRUMP 1199