VIRGINIA
Reported by Sammy Boone - Media Officer
2nd battalion company A Virginia
8th Ptl group photo Nov 25th 2018
On 12/16/2018 the 2nd Bat 8th Plt swore in its newest Member Frank King in Tight Squeeze VA
Frank being sworn in.
Frank receiving patch
Lt Ernest Newton congratulating Frank
Frank receiving certificate and hand shake from Capt. Robert McDaniel
Frank and Sammy Boone the 8th Ptl's newest members with Capt. Robert McDaniel
VIRGINIA
Reported by Crpl. Mac McPeters
2ND BATTALION CO.A 4TH PLATOON CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sgt. Terry swearing in 4th Platoon new
members Mark Burcham, Reese Agnor, and Billy Mercer.
A few pictures from the 2nd Battalion Company A 4th Platoon Christmas Party
being held at Sgt. Terry Jone's
(aka Sgt.Crowbar) house. Thanks to SCV
Commander Johnny Neville and Sgt. Joey Taylor 2A 10th Platoon for attending.
While Sgt. Terry was recently promoted to his current rank he has always been a
strong, active force for the cause.
In his new capacity Sgt, Terry
roasted fresh oysters, swore in three new members, promoted another, and rocked
a light up Christmas suit!
Commander Neville presented a "Hard Charger" award to retired Capt. Tucker and
recently promoted Crpl. Mac McPeters.
The reward recognizes their efforts in furthering the cause and supporting the SCVMC brotherhood.
Please welcome and congratulate new
members Mark Burcham, Reese Agnor, and Billy Mercer! Also please congratulate
Mac McPeters on his promotion to Corporal.
We are lucky and proud to accept our new members into the 4th Platoon, Company A
2nd Battalion.
Thanks to all our brothers and their wives for a great party and a great year.
We look forward to a healthy, strong, prosperous new year.
MCFFMC
~SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS~
Sgt. Terry promoting Mac McPeters to Corporal
New Members Mark Burcham, Reese Agnor, Billy Mercer, Crpl. Mac McPeters and Sgt. Terry Jones
Mech Cav members and Mech Cav members wives enjoying the party.
ARKANSAS
Reported by Sgt. Major Duste Craig
January Report from 1st Battalion, Company
J-Arkansas Mechanized Cavalry
Greetings and Salutations to the Mech Cav Nation from the Great State of
Arkansas.
The end of November and the month of December have been a very busy month here
in Arkansas.
On November 24th the James H. Berry SCV Camp 468 and its members in Co. J
participated in the Rodeo of
the Ozarks Christmas Parade with two floats and a trio of motorcycles. The floats included Santa on a Harley
on one and a Confederate encampment with men in period dress on the other.
We also had camp banners and of course a large array of Confederate flags.
Our Confederate Battle Flag caused a storm of controversy after the float was
videotaped by a local antifa operative
who tried to cause trouble by calling it a banner of hate and genocide. The video was picked up by local news first,
then went statewide, and was even seen on Yahoo news. Also numerous local newspapers ran stories about
the float and the flags. The negative publicity was countered by our State Division Commander who was interviewed
by several local media outlets. Truly
an interesting end of the month here in NW Arkansas.
The first weekend of December was a busy one. Members of 1-J were active in
several events including the NWA Toy Run
and the reenactment of the Battle of Prairie Grove. A half a dozen riders gathered in Fayetteville, AR to stage for the police
escorted ride to Greenland, AR where Mr. and Mrs Claus were waiting to hand out gifts to local kids in Washington County.
After the Toy Run 1-J saddled up to ride over to Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park to watch our own Tim Beck participate
in the annual staging of the 1862 Battle of Prairie Grove. Tim is an authentic campaigner who is a member of the 22nd Arkansas
Infantry organization, as well as the
Mechanized Cavalry.
At the monthly meeting of the James H. Berry Camp 468 on Dec. 11th , 2nd Lt.
Jason Peck presented upper and lower
rockers to Troopers Bryce McClain and Porky
Young for completing their required rides and events. Congratulations!
The following weekend Sgt Major Duste was in attendance representing 1-J at the
escort ride for Wreaths Across America.
Over 125 bikes and riders accompanied three tractor trailer loads of wreaths to the Fayetteville National Cemetery for the annual event
honoring those who served our great Nation.
To end the month members of 1-J and Camp 468, in the true spirit of Christmas,
gathered together for a shopping excursion
to provide clothing and gifts to a single mother and her two young boys who were in need, guaranteeing that family would have a Merry Christmas
with gifts under the tree.
In closing we at Company J would like to wish all of our Mechanized Cavalry
Brothers around the country a Blessed and Merry Christmas and
a safe and Happy New Year.
Deo Vindice
Till next time.....
Live the Charge
MCFFMC-RAYWWF
Corporal Breezy "Santa Claus" Russell at the Springdale Christmas Parade.
He was the only Santa in the entire parade.
Our floats for the Springdale Christmas
Parade 2018.
Flags flying and Mech Cav representing.
Trooper Calvin "Fuse" Swadley and Hailee Young following our floats to the parade staging area.
Members of 1-J NWA staging to ride to the
Washington County Toy Run hosted by CVA-7.
L-R
Calvin "Fuse" Swadley, Sgt. Major Duste, Terry "Ivan" Cook, Bryce McClain, Ron "Duke"
Ellington.
1st Battalion, Co. J members, recruits and
supporters at Lokomotion in Fayetteville prior to the Washington County Toy Run.
L-R
Bryce, Duke, Kenny, Dennis, Duste, Fuse, Chad, Breezy, Ivan and Shotgun.
Mech Cav heading up to check in for the Toy Run.
Cpl. Popcorn, Fuse and Chad at Greenland HS for the Washington County Toy Run.
Corporal Breezy with Bryce and Duke at the Washington County Toy Run.
Sgt Major Duste and Trooper Tim "Bullet" Beck at the Battle of Prairie Grove reenactment.
Trooper Bryce McClain receiving his 1st Battalion, Company J rockers from 2nd Lt. Jason "Sparky" Peck at the December meeting
of the James H. Berry SCV Camp 468 in Bentonville, Arkansas. Congratulations Brother! MCFFMC
Trooper Porky Young proudly shows of his
newly acquired 1st Battalion, Company J rockers.
Congratulations Brother! MCFFMC
Sgt. Major Duste representing 1st Battalion, Company J at Wreaths Across America ceremony at
Fayetteville National Cemetery.
Members of 1st Battalion, Company J and the James H. Berry Camp 468 participating in a shopping excursion to
provide Christmas gifts and clothes to a needy family in NW Arkansas.
This is the true meaning of Christmas. God Bless Us...Every One.
Members of 1st Btn., Co. J enjoying a
little retail therapy to benefit a needy family for Christmas.
L-R
Bubba, Corporal Breezy and Corporal Popcorn.
Trooper Tim "Bullet" Beck and Camp 468 member Alex Kaiser on our "controversial" float at
the Springdale Christmas Parade. Great job Brothers!
