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WINTER 2024

A PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE The November 10th Association & The Flying Leathernecks

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n September operation of the November 10th 2023, several Association, Trustees of including the the November planning and 10th Association met hosting of the with key members of annual Marine the Foundation’s Corps Birthday senior leadership celebration. FLHF team at Muldoon’s will also partner Irish Pub in Newport with Trustees of Beach. The purpose the Association on activities and/or of this meeting was events that will to establish a mutually benefit working partnership Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band each organization. between the two The first joint event hosted by the November 10th Association organizations. Now established, the partnership between the and the FLHF was the 248th Marine Corps Birthday November 10th Association and the Flying Leatherneck celebration on November 13, 2023. This event was held at the Historical Foundation (FLHF) will serve to support the new Lyon Air Museum (www.lyonairmuseum.org) at the John Museum at Great Park in Irvine, celebrate the rich history of Wayne/Orange County Airport. It was a fantastic evening, Marine Corps aviation in Southern California and promote enjoyed by all in attendance. The evening included a active engagement between the Marine Corps and performance by the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band and citizens/visitors to Orange County. Color Guard, an inspiring speech by Brigadier General Robert The November 10th Association was founded several years ago B. Brodie (Assistant Wing Commander, Third Marine Aircraft by group of business, civic and professional leaders in Orange Wing), a birthday cake cutting ceremony and toast to fallen County, all of whom are Marines. Initially, the November 10th comrades. Certainly, the Lyon Air Museum was a perfect Association was set up as a way for these Marines to gather venue and provided all guests a preview of what lies ahead each November to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. Their with the new Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. annual birthday celebrations were highly anticipated and well The Flying Leathernecks are truly excited about the future attended every year before the COVID-19 pandemic. potential of our partnership with the November 10th At the meeting in September, FLHF agreed to assume Association. Semper Fidelis.


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