Marine News

February 11, 2012

I wanted to Congratulate Lt Colonel Tom Raylock on his promotion.  Also, I want to welcome Major Jim Strickland, JR and Major Clifford Cantwell to the Battalion along with their company of Virginai Marines Company G.  We look forward to working with you. 

March 1, 2008

I just wanted to wish every unit of the Battalion the best in this new reenactment season.  We have picked up a few units over the past year and are continuing to grow and thrive.  If I can be of any assistance to anyone, don't hesitate to email or call me, I operate an open door policy and am always glad to hear from all of you.

I am getting ready to post events for this new reenacting season.  If any of you have events that you want listed, please email them to me and I will get them up on the site.  If you have any pics of events that you want up on the site, send them to me and I will get them up.

Colonel Tharp

January 18, 2007

The Marines want to congratulate Major Shane Tharp on his promotion to the rank of Colonel of the newly formed Confederate States Marine Corps National Battalion.  The Marines also want to congratulate Lt. Alvin Martin to his promotion of Major and the position of Safety Officer.  Congratulations to all. 

June 28, 2006

The Gettysburg event has been rescheduled for July 7,8,9 because of flooding at the Reenactment Site.  Check out the website for further updates.

June 19, 2006

The Marines want to congratulate former Commander Major Pat Brown on his retirement and promotion to Colonel.  His service record goes back over 20 years.  We also want to congratulate Captain Shane Tharp on his promotion to Major and new commander of the Battalion.

June 5, 2006

The Marines want to congratulate Captain Shane Tharp and his wife Amy Tharp on the birth of their son, Ethan Shane Cooper Tharp.  He was 7 pounds 9 ounces and 20.5 inches long.