Seacoast Detachment #394 MCL Events and Memories Photo Gallery
George Dow turns 86! Ann Lak presented him a birthday cake!
Lunch with Friends
Photo sent in by Brad Howe. Photo taken on 4/10/25 in Ft. Pierce, FL. From left to right: Brad Howe, Brad’s girlfriend Barbara, Roland Morin and Audrey and Bob Niver. We all had lunch together and sat around and told war stories after lunch.
Market Basket Portsmouth Fundraiser - 10 Nov 2024
Paymaster George Dow at Market Basket Fundraiser, Portsmouth, NH 10 Nov 2024.
Marine Victor McLean and Sergeant at Arms Randy McNally at Market Basket Fundraiser, Portsmouth, NH 10 Nov 2024.
Paymaster George Dow and Chaplain George Lombardi at Market Basket Fundraiser, Portsmouth, NH 10 Nov 2024.
Marine Victor McLean and Sergeant at Arms Randy McNally at Market Basket Fundraiser, Portsmouth, NH 10 Nov 2024.
Seacoast Det. US Marine Corps 249th Birthday Celebration
Cmdt Dick Lak addresses the gathering at Seacoast Det’s 249th USMC Birthday celebration, 10 Nov 2024, Old Salt Restaurant, Hampton, NH.
JA Brad Howe reads the cake cutting script while Cmdt Lak looks on at Seacoast Det’s 249th USMC Birthday celebration, 10 Nov 2024, Old Salt Restaurant, Hampton, NH.
Paymaster George Dow receives the Seacoast Det’s Marine of the Year Plaque at Seacoast Det’s 249th USMC Birthday celebration, 10 Nov 2024, Old Salt Restaurant, Hampton, NH.
Cmdt Dick Lak cuts the Birthday cake at Seacoast Det’s 249th USMC Birthday celebration, 10 Nov 2024, Old Salt Restaurant, Hampton, NH.
LtCol Kevin Leeman, USMC (Ret), Guest of Honor, receives the first piece of Birthday cake at Seacoast Det’s 249th USMC Birthday celebration, 10 Nov 2024, Old Salt Restaurant, Hampton, NH.
Oldest Marine, JPC Bob Niver presents the youngest Marine, Sgt Matayo Grondin, USMCR with the third piece of Birthday cake at Seacoast Det’s 249th USMC Birthday celebration, 10 Nov 2024, Old Salt Restaurant, Hampton, NH.
JA (elect) Ken Mitchell reads General Lejeune’s USMC Birthday message at Seacoast Det’s 249th USMC Birthday celebration, 10 Nov 2024, Old Salt Restaurant, Hampton, NH.
Sgt Matayo Grondin, USMCR, reads the POW/MIA table commemoration at Seacoast Det’s 249th USMC Birthday celebration, 10 Nov 2024, Old Salt Restaurant, Hampton, NH.
Seacoast Det's Veterans Day celebration
Seacoast Det Marines Jim Ambrose, Dick Lak, John Flagler, Bob Niver and Brad Howe participate in Portsmouth NH’s Veterans Day tribute at Goodwin Park, Portsmouth, NH 11 Nov 2024.
Market Basket Managers Receive Certificates of Appreciation
7 Oct 2024 Portsmouth Market Basket managers receive Certificates of Appreciation for hosting Detachment fund raising event. Pictured from left to right are JPC Bob Niver, Cmdt Dick Lak, Managers Rich Robillard and Matt Moore and JA Brad Howe.
5 OCT 2024 Apple Harvest Day 2024 Dover, NH
Cmdt Dick Lak “working the crowd”, Apple Harvest Day 2024, Dover, NH.
SVC Ray Maher and Cmdt Dick Lak, Apple Harvest Day 2024, Dover, NH.
Proud Grandfather SVC Ray Maher with 2024 Detachment Scholarship recipient Granddaughter Katelyn Russel, Apple Harvest Day 2024, Dover, NH.
Front row, left to right: Marine Gary Gahan, Marine Victor Mclean, SVC Ray Maher, Mrs. Lee Maher, JA Brad Howe, Marine Jim Ambrose, JPC Bob Niver; Back row, left to right: Governor Chris Sununu, Gubernatorial Candidate Kelly Ayotte, Apple Harvest Day 2024, Dover, NH.
QtrMstr Dennis Pomper, Marine Jim Ambrose, Marine Victor Mclean, Cmdt Dick Lak, Apple Harvest Day 2024, Dover, NH.
Cmdt Dick Lak and Miss Dover Teen 2024, Apple Harvest Day 2024, Dover, NH.
Front row, left to right: Cmdt Dick Lak, unnamed festival participant (with flag), SVC Ray Maher, Mrs. Lee Maher; Back row, left to right: QtrMstr Dennis Pomper, JPC Bob Niver, Marine Gary Gahan, Marine Victor Mclean, Apple Harvest Day 2024, Dover, NH.
Seacoast VET Conference 2024
Seacoast Vet Conf 2024 Det display. Not pictured, but attending and representing the Det were: Cmdt Dick Lak, Marine Victor Mclean and Marine Rich Pettengill.
Family Breakfast 28 SEP 2024 Cafe Espresso Portsmouth NH
Left to right: Barbara, Brad, Ray, Lee, Tiffany, Joanne, Geoff, George Sr.. (aka Grumpy), Gary, George L, Carol, Ann, Dick, George Jr. Not pictured: Dennis, Julie and Bob (photographer).
The gang chowing down (photographer Gary).
Left to right: Carol, Ann, Bob, Dick, Dennis (waving hand), George Jr., Julie, Ray, Lee, Tiffany, Joanne. Not pictured: Bary, George Sr., George L., Brad, Barbara, Geoff (photographer).
Left to right: Brad, Ray, Lee, Tiffany, Joanne, Geoff, George Sr. (aka Grumpy), Gary, George L., Carol, Ann, Dick, George Jr., Julie. Not pictured: Dennis, Barbara, Bob (photographer).
Left to right: George Sr. (aka Grumpy), Gary, George L.
Cast of Family Breakfast “chowhounds.”
21 SEP 2024 Run for the Fallen Firing Detail Waterville Valley NH
Left to right, Adj Geoff Corson, JVC John Flagler, Marine Jim Ambrose, QtrMstr Dennis Pomper; “PORT ARMS!” Waterville Valley NH, 21 Sep 2024.
Left to right, Adj Geoff Corson, JVC John Flagler, Marine Jim Ambrose, QtrMstr Dennis Pomper; “PRESENT ARMS!” Waterville Valley NH, 21 Sep 2024.
Adj Geoff Corson, JVC John Flagler, Marine Jim Ambrose, QtrMstr Dennis Pomper; “AIM!” Waterville Valley NH, 21 Sep 2024.
9/11 Ceremony with Seacoast Det. #394 Firing Detail
Members of the Marine Corps League Firing Squad Salute the Fallen. American Legion Post 35 Global War On Terrorism, “A Day of Remembrance” on September 11, 2024 High Street, Hampton NH. Matt Parker Photos
From left to right: Marines Dennis Pomper, Jim Ambrose, John Flagler, Jim Covatis, Geoff Corson and Rich Pettengill.
All participating members at “Present Arms!”
Marine Rich Pettengill
Marine Jim Covatis
Marine John Flagler
Marine Jim Ambrose
Marine Dennis Pomper
“Open Fire”
Annual Seacoast Detachment #394 Summer Picnic
Dick and Glenn, chefs extraordinaire
Audrey supervising the chefs
George, Bob and Dennis fooling around
Katelyn, Lee and Ray in the chow line
Randy, Brad, Earl and Elaine enjoying lunch
Mary, Joe, Carol and George, the Lombardis enjoying the picnic
Rachel, Suzy, Joanne (the LaBranche sisters) and Steve chowing down.
Organized chaos, the picnic comes together
The counseling session: Major Tallon and Sgt Grondin planning the future of the Corps
Chowhound Dow
Glamor Couple, Ray and Lee
Dick and Glenn hamming it up at the grill
Bob chowing down
Audrey, Bob, Ann, Jim and Mark enjoying the picnic
The McNally’s and Cases enjoying the camaraderie of shared service in the Corps
: The Labranche sisters: Rachel, Suzy and Joanne
Ray, Lee, Tiffany, Matayo and Katelyn enjoying lunch together
Steve and Brad, fellow veterans sharing stories
Julie and George, Jr. (Dow), Dick (Lak), George (Lombardi) and George Sr. (Dow) enjoying their time together
Carol and George enjoying lunch
Spyder showing off his best side
Fundraising at Market Basket
Pictured are (back row) Quartermaster Dennis Pomper (L) and Junior Vice Commandant John Flagler. Also pictured are Commandant Dick Lak (L) and Junior Past Commandant Bob Niver (R) (front row). Not pictured but participating were Judge Advocate Brad Howe and Chaplain George Lombardi at a fund raising event at a Market Basket in Portsmouth on 29 June 2024. Their efforts earned over $1,100.00 in donations for the Detachment.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Ceremonial Parade Rest. L to R: Marines Jim Ambrose, Dennis Pomper, Geoff Corson, Rich Pettengill, Brad Howe. York, ME Memorial Day ceremony 27 May 2024.
Ceremonial Parade Rest. L to R: Marines Jim Ambrose, Dennis Pomper, Geoff Corson, Rich Pettengill, Brad Howe. York, ME Memorial Day ceremony 27 May 2024.
USS NORTH DAKOTA participants in York, ME Memorial Day ceremony 27 May 2024.
Present Arms: L to R: Marines Jim Ambrose, Dennis Pomper, Geoff Corson, Rich Pettengill, Brad Howe. York, ME Memorial Day ceremony 27 May 2024.
Ceremonial Parade Rest. L to R: Marines Jim Ambrose, Dennis Pomper, Geoff Corson, Rich Pettengill, Brad Howe. York, ME Memorial Day ceremony 27 May 2024.
Rotary Club band member participants in York, ME Memorial Day ceremony 27 May 2024.
Members of the Detachment presented Certificates of Appreciation for Loyalty and Patriotism to Outstanding Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) cadets on 22 May 2024 at Winnacunnet High School, Hampton, NH.
Detachment Junior Past Commandant Bob Niver presents a Certificate of Appreciation to the Winnacunnet MCJROTC Outstanding Freshman Cadet on 22 May 2024 at Winnacunnet High School, Hampton, NH.
Detachment Judge Advocate Brad Howe presents a Certificate of Appreciation to the Winnacunnet MCJROTC Outstanding Sophomore Cadet on 22 May 2024 at Winnacunnet High School, Hampton, NH.
Detachment Senior Vice Commandant Ray Maher presents a Certificate of Appreciation to the Winnacunnet MCJROTC Outstanding Junior Cadet on 22 May 2024 at Winnacunnet High School, Hampton, NH.
Detachment Adjutant Geoff Corson presents a Certificate of Appreciation to the Winnacunnet MCJROTC Outstanding Senior Cadet on 22 May 2024 at Winnacunnet High School, Hampton, NH.
Detachment attendees at the 22 May 2024 Winnacunnet High School MCJROTC Awards ceremony (left to right): Quartermaster, Dennis Pomper; Senior Vice Commandant, Ray Maher; Judge Advocate, Brad Howe; Adjutant Geoff Corson; Junior Past Commandant, Bob Niver.
18 Mar 2024, Boscawen NHSVC: Members of the Department of NH MCL participated in honors ceremonies for Col Walter Gallo, USMCR (Ret). Participating members included, from left to right, Marine Dennis Pomper (Seacoast Det); Marine Jim Ambrose (GS Det/Seacoast Det); Seacoast Det Cmdt Dick Lak (Seacoast Det); Seacoast Det JVC John Flagler (Seacoast Det); Seacoast Det SVC Ray Maher (Seacoast Det); DNHMCL SVC Gary Gahan (GS Det/Seacoast Det); Chap Joe Duquette (GS Det); Dillon Cmdt Mark Lindsley (Dillon Det).
Three of our snowbird members had a reunion at Ft. Pierce recently. Pictured are Barb and Brad Howe, Linda and Roland Morin and Bob and Audrey Niver.
Seacoast Detachment #394 Presented Associate of the Year for 2023
Seacoast Detachment #394 Associate of the Year for 2023 plaque.
Marines Gary Gahan, Glen Blanchette, Guest Mike Wilson and Marine Ken Mitchell stand at attention as the Detachment Associate of the Year for 2023 is recognized, 8 Jan 2024.
Marine Dennis Pomper presents himself to Cmdt Dick Lak and Past Commandant Geoff Corson to receive the award of Detachment Associate of the Year 2023, 8 Jan 2024.
Marine Dennis Pomper receives the Detachment Associate of the Year for 2023 from Past Commandant Geoff Corson, 8 Jan 2024.
Seacoast Detachment #394 Associate of the Year for 2023 Dennis Pomper, 8 Jan 2024.
Congratulations Dennis Pomper for earning the Associate of the Year award for 2023! We appreciate all your hard work and time that you have dedicated to the Seacoast Detachment #394 in 2023!
Firing Detail at the services of MSgt Robert Kuhn, USMC (Ret).
17 Jan 2024 Firing Detail consisting of Marines Geoff Corson, Gary Gahan, Dennis Pomper and Bruce “Spyder” Soiett executing “Dress-Right-Dress.”
17 Jan 2024 Firing Detail “Presenting-Arms” while colors are folded.
17 Jan 2024 Firing Detail at “Ceremonial Parade-Rest.”
17 Jan 2024 Marine Honor Guard ceremoniously folds colors in order to present to the Next of Kin.
17 Jan 2024 Firing Detail “Presenting-Arms” as Marine Honor Detail escorts MSgt Kuhn’s remains to their final resting place.
17 Jan 2024 Detachment Firing Detail firing 3 volleys to honor the service of MSgt Robert Kuhn, USMC (Ret).
11 Dec 2023: Senior Vice Commandant (Elect) Ray Maher is sworn in by Junior Past Commandant Bob Niver at the monthly Detachment meeting.
The participants in the front row included from left to right:JPC Bob Niver; Chap George Lombardi; Guest of Honor George McCreary; Marine Jim Ambrose. In the back row from left to right: Retired 1stSgt and Vietnam vet Earl Case; JA Brad Howe; Marine Dennis Pomper; M4L rep LtCol Matt Hobert; Paymaster and retired MSgt and Vietnam vet George Dow; Adj and retired LtCol Geoff Corson; SVC Ray Maher; Cmdt Dick Lak.
These pictures depict the Detachment Breakfast at Partridge House, Hampton, NH an Adult Living Community, in honor of Marine George McCreary a resident, on 20 December 2023.
The second photo is of LtCol Matt Hobert, USMCR flanked by members of the Partridge House staff.
All had a great time and George McCreary was moved by the tribute. All participants brought unwrapped toys to donate to toys for tots.
Det weekly breakfast, 12/13/2023 at Mainely Local Yolks in Berwick, ME. From left to right participants included: JA Brad Howe; George Dow, Jr (son of Paymaster); Chap George Lombardi; Standing, JPC Bob Niver; sitting in front of Bob, Adj Geoff Corson; Paymaster George Dow; Cmdt Dick Lak; SVC Ray Maher; and retired 1stSgt and current member, Earl Case. Also in attendance was Marine Dennis Pomper (not pictured).
Happy 248th Birthday Marine Corps
Reading of Gen Lejeunes birthday message to the Corps by Marine Ken Mitchell 14 November 2023
Outgoing Commandant Geoff Corson addresses the audience while JVC Ray Maher looks on at 248th Marine Corps Birthday celebration 14 November 2023.
Detachment plaque and certificate awarded to Detachment ally Joe Toton persenters Geoff Corson & JPC Bob Niver
Awards ceremony 14 November 2023. JPC Bob Niver awards outgoing Commandant Geoff Corson 2.
Awards ceremony 14 November 2023. JPC Bob Niver awards outgoing Commandant Geoff Corson 1
Installation of new Commandant Dick Lak on 14 November 2023.
Gov Sununu 1 Oct 22
Guadalcanal Flag Commemoration Pease Tradeport
Marine Memorial Rededication 10 Nov 2022
Goodwin Park Firing Detail 11 NovV 2021
Goodwin Park Firing Detail 11 Nov 2021
York ME Firing Detail Memorial Day 2022
York ME Firing Detail Memorial Day 2022
Guadalcanal Flag Pease Tradeport
Guadalcanal Flag presentation to Pease Greeters 2007
Det Picnic 2023 Mt. Fuji Mountaineers
LEAGUE BFAST 19 APR 23
Korea Vet Charlie Smith funeral firing detail April 2022
Korea Vet Charlie Smith Funeral Firing Detail April 2022
USMC Memorial Marker Marker
USMC Memorial Marker Marker
2022-9-11 Post 35 Global War on Terror firing detail
Salute the Fallen, Marine Corps League Firing Squad. American Legion Post 35 Global War On Terrorism Monument Rededication September 11, 2022 High Street, Hampton NH. Matt Parker Photos
