Richard McDowell
Quartermaster - Marines

I joined the Marine Corps in November 1980 on delayed entry. I reported in July 1981 and turned 18 on Parris Island.  I went from there to 29 Palms and them to Camp Lejune in early 1983. I deployed for Beirut, Lebanon on Valentines day in 1984. After returning to the states in August 1984, I spent the rest of my time training my Battalion for their subsequent deployment to the Med.  I was discharged off active duty on July 14,1985. I was voted into VFW Post 3270 at the July meeting in 1985. I have been a Post Trustee six times,  an all American Post Quartermaster 4 times.  Post Commander 2017-2018 and District 6 Commander 2023-2024