In April and early May, Team Darkhorse  provided support for both current Marines at events on base,  as well as for  future Marines when we supported a project to  improve the facilities inside the building known as “Task Force Grizzly.”  

In early May, our city’s adopted 3rdBattalion, 5thMarines  gathered —- in 5 waves over 5 days —  on the parade deck at Camp Pendleton as they  set off on a  7 month deployment to Japan and the Pacific Theater.   

While they and their families waited for  buses which  transported  them to the  airfield, Team Darkhorse volunteers showed our support by handing out orange juice, coffee , snacks and homebaked goodies  to the assembled Marines.   A week earlier, volunteers had also been on hand at an early morning morale building event  organized  by  Captain King  of Lima Company, at which he presented a plaque of appreciation to Team Darkhorse for all our  support this past year.  

We wish them “Fair winds and following seas”!  And to all of you in the community who have provided us with  baked goods or sent in donations, we thank you.   The  Plaque of Appreciation is meant for all of you too!

The improvement project at “Task Force Grizzly” was  led by the Regimental Support Group based in Dana Point (DPSG)   While the bulk of the improvements were funded by DPSG, we contributed  funds to purchase one of the water coolers installed for each Battalion.   Attached to the water cooler, for all future Marines to see, is a plaque crediting Laguna Hills Team Darkhorse for the support.   Now 3/5 Marines have a place to chill beverages for Battalion gatherings and meetings, on hot summer days.   It felt good to provide a small luxury for them that most of us take for granted at work or home.   This would only be possible through the donations we have received.  Thank you!