Alger,Jr, Franklin, GySgt

Operational/Tactical Communications/Data
 
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 Service Details
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Current Service Status
USMC Retired
Current/Last Rank
Gunnery Sergeant
Current/Last Primary MOS
0699-Communications Chief
Current/Last MOSGroup
Operational/Tactical Communications/Data
Previously Held MOS
2531-Field Radio Operator
8411-General Recruiter
2537-Radio Chief
2591-Operational Communication Chief
Primary Unit
2000-2001, 2591, HQ Bn, 1st Marine Division
Service Years
1981 - 2001
Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates
Cold War Certificate
Neptune Subpoena
Shellback Certificate
Suez Canal Certificate
Enlisted Collar Insignia
Gunnery Sergeant
Five Hash Marks

 Official Badges 

USMC Retired Pin US Marines Corps Honorable Discharge Green Belt


 Unofficial Badges 

Marine Recruiter Cold War Medal Shellback


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Casa Grande; Detachment 901Chapter 8Marine Corps Recruiters AssociationPost 39
Post 8154, George R. Baxmann Military Order of the Devil DogsEast Valley Young MarinesUnited States Field Artillery Association
Military Order of the Cootie3rd Marine Division AssociationPlankowners
  2001, Marine Corps League, Casa Grande; Detachment 901 (Commandant) (Casa Grande, Arizona)
  2002, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 8 (Life Member) (Mesa, Arizona)
  2003, Marine Corps Recruiters Association
  2003, American Legion, Post 39 (Member at Large) (Gilbert, Arizona)
  2003, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 8154, George R. Baxmann (Chaplain) (United States)
  2004, Military Order of the Devil Dogs
  2005, Young Marines, East Valley Young Marines (Unit Commander) (Mesa, Arizona)
  2008, United States Field Artillery Association
  2008, Military Order of the Cootie
  2009, 3rd Marine Division Association
  2022, Plankowners of the National Museum of the Surface Navy, Plankowners (United States)


 Additional Information
What are you doing now:

I work full time at Brookline College in the admissions department and as an adjunct Professor for the University of Dubuque, Tempe Life Campus where I teach Business and Healthcare classes. 

I also own Gunny's View Photography which provides a variety of Photography services (www.gunnysview.com). I have  been a member of the with Arizona Professional Photographers Association since 2017 and I currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Association as Secretary/Treasurer (www.arizonappa.com)

I am also a member of the Phoenix Free Speakers Bureau (www.freespeakers.org), this gives me the opportunity to speak to a variety of groups and make a difference in my community.

I am also a Manager with Legal Shield. It is a company that provides Lawyer Services better than when we were on active duty. Not only will they write all the letters that you need and do your wills; but also they can actually go into the courtroom and fight in your behalf. If you are interested in this service I can provide you with information and get you started with this service no matter where you live. For more information check out my website at https://frankalger.wearelegalshield.com/ or Call me at (480) 570-4032 or E-mail me at frankwalger@aol.com

I am very involved with the Marine Corps League and have served as Detachment Commandant for Saguaro Detachment 554 in Mesa, AZ from 2002-2006.  I moved to Casa Grande in 2020 and joined the Casa Grande Detachemtn 901 and served as Detachment Commandant from 2021-2023.  I am currently the Department of Arizona Adjutant, Webmaster, and Young Marine Laison. 

I am also involved with the VFW Post 1677 in Casa Grande and serve as Post Adjutant and webmaster and as VFW District 10 Adjutant and Webmaster.

I Served as the Commander of the East Valley AZ Young Marines from 2005 to 2019 and have been Adjutant from 2019 to present.  I was elected as the Patriot BN Commander in 2026 and served from 2006 to 2009 and then was elected as the Commander for the Grand Canyon Regiment of the Young Marines and served in that position from 2009 to 2019.  I also served as the Young Marine Division 6 Adjutant from 2016 to 2020.

   
Other Comments:

I was awarded the highest award for an adult volunteer at the Regiment (State) Division, and National level Young Marine Volunteer of the Year for 2008 and 2011 for the Grand Canyon Regiment (State of Arizona); Division 6 Young Marine Volunteer of the Year in 2010 and was named the NATIONAL Young Marine Volunteer of the Year in 2011.

I also received the Distinguished Citizenship Award Gold from the MCL National Commandant, 2022, Distinguished Citizenship Award Silver from MCL Southwest Division National Vice Commandant, 2021, and Distinguished Citizenship Award Bronze from Department of Arizona MCL several times, plus several other Marine Corps league awards over the last 10 years. 

I was awarded the Saguaro Detachment’s Marine of the Year in 2011 and the Southwest Division’s Marine of the Year in 2022

I also earned the following Toastmasters awards: Advance Communicator Bronze and Silver and Advanced Leader Bronze awards.

I have been to:
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  1994-1996, 2537, 2nd Bn, 1st Marines (2/1)



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MOS
2537-Radio Chief
Base, Station or City
Camp Pendleton, Camp Horno
State/Country
California
 
 
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 2nd Bn, 1st Marines (2/1) Details

2nd Bn, 1st Marines  (2/1)

1922 - 1924

Activated 1 August 1922 at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, as the 2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment and assigned to the 2nd Brigade.

Participated in the occupation of the Dominican Republic, Deactivated 20 July 1924

1941 - 1947

Reactivated 1 March 1941 at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines and assigned to the 1st Marine Division, fleet Marine Force

Deployed during April 1941 to Parris Island, SC

Deactivated 14 June 1941

Reactivated 11 February 1942 at New River, NC, and assigned to the 1st Marines Division, Fleet Marine Force

Deployed during July 1942 to Wellington, New Zealand

Participated in the following World War II campaigns
* Guadalcanal
* Finschhafen
* New Britain
* Peleliu
* Okinawa

Redeployed during September 1945 to Tiensin, China

Participated in the occupation of North China, September 1945-October 1947

1950 - 1964

Reactivated 4 August 1950 at Camp Lejuene, North Carolina, and assigned to the 1st Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force

Deployed during August 1950 to Kobe, Japan

Participated in the Korean War, September 1950-July 1953, Operating from
* Inchon-Seoul
* Chosin Reservoir
* East Central
* Western Front

Participated in the defense of the Korean demilitarized zone July 1953 - April 1955

Relocated to Camp Pendleton, CA in April 1955

Participated in the Battalion transplacement system between the 1st Marine Division and the 3rd Marine Division during June 1959 - July 1960

Participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis, October-December 1962

1965 - 1974

Deployed during November 1965 to the Republic of Vietnam, and assigned to the 3rd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force

Participated in the War in Vietnam, November 1965-May 1971, Operating from
* Hue/Phu Bai
* Da Nang
* Quang Tri
* Thua Thien
* Quang Nam

Detached during April 1971 from the 1st Marine Division, and reassigned to the 3rd Marine Amphibious Brigade, Fleet Marine Force

Relocated during June 1971 to Camp Pendleton, CA, and reassigned to the 1st Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force

1975 - 1994

Participated during April - May 1975 in Operation New Arrival, the relocation of refugees from Indochina

Participated in numerous training exercises during the 1970's and 1980's

Participated in the Battalion rotation between the 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa and Divisions stationed in the United States during the 1980's

Deactivated 24 January 1989

Reactivated 9 September 1994 at Camp Pendleton, CA, and assigned to the 1st Marine Division

2003 - 2006

Participated from January to June 2003 in Operation Enduring Freedom I with the 15th MEU.

Participated from February to October 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom II wi 1st Marine Division.

Participated from October 2005 to December 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06 with 2nd Marine Division and the 13th MEU.
 

Type
Infantry
 
Parent Unit
Infantry Units
Strength
USMC Battalion
Created/Owned By
Not Specified
   

Last Updated: Jan 29, 2005
   
   
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2nd Bn, 1st Marines (2/1)

Hobbick, Jerry, MSgt, (1986-2006) 25 2537 Staff Sergeant
Bettencourt, David, MSgt, (1992-Present) 25 2531 Corporal
Burton, Johnny, Sgt, (1993-1997) 25 2532 Corporal
SHAFFER, DAVID, 1stSgt, (1990-2010) 25 2531 Corporal
Smith, Jason, LCpl, (1993-1997) 25 2512 Lance Corporal
Stober, Mark, Maj, (1981-1997) 3 0302 Major
Bruggeman, John, LtCol, (1991-2011) 3 0302 Captain
Ukeiley, Scott, (1992-Present) 2 0203 First Lieutenant
Mendoza, Ramon J, Maj, (1995-2005) 3 0302 Second Lieutenant
Montoya, Roy, CWO4, (1976-2008) 3 0306 Chief Warrant Officer 3
Benton, Timothy, MGySgt, (1984-2013) 4 0491 Master Gunnery Sergeant
Estrada, John L., SgtMajMC, (1973-2007) 8999 Sergeant Major
Taylor, George, 1stSgt, (1975-1998) 99 9999 First Sergeant
Heatley, Edmond, MSgt, (1983-2004) 2 0292 Master Sergeant
Anderson, Curtis, SgtMaj, (1976-2009) 3 0369 Gunnery Sergeant
Henderson, Hal, GySgt, (1995-2009) 28 2862 Gunnery Sergeant
Hobbick, Jerry, MSgt, (1986-2006) 6 0629 Gunnery Sergeant "The Presidents Own"
Longoria, Rene, GySgt, (1980-2005) 6 0629 Gunnery Sergeant
Paggi, Barry, 1stSgt, (1980-2002) 3 0369 Gunnery Sergeant
Alvarezayala, Juan, SSgt, (1994-2012) 3 0311 Staff Sergeant
Blake, Estill, CWO2, (1984-2004) 28 2861 Staff Sergeant
Cullen, John, MSgt, (1982-2007) 3 0369 Staff Sergeant
DeYott, Larry, MGySgt, (1982-2014) 3 0369 Staff Sergeant
Graham, William, GySgt, (1988-2008) 1 0193 Staff Sergeant
Herrington, Harry, SSgt, (1989-2005) 3 0331 Staff Sergeant
Johnson, Courtney, SSgt, (1985-2005) 3 0369 Staff Sergeant
Marmolejo, Ralph, GySgt, (1986-2006) 3 0369 Staff Sergeant
Nichols, Paul, GySgt, (1981-2003) 3 0369 Staff Sergeant
Norris, Cody, SSgt, (1994-2007) 3 0369 Staff Sergeant
Sarnes, Harold, GySgt, (1983-2003) 3 0369 Staff Sergeant
Teele, Allen, SSgt, (1995-2003) 61 6152 Staff Sergeant
Travis, Don, SSgt, (1985-2005) 3 0369 Staff Sergeant
Wallencheck, Lawrence, SSgt, (1988-2001) 30 3051 Staff Sergeant
Aguilar, Benjamin, Sgt, (1995-2001) 33 3381 Sergeant
Allier, Edward, GySgt, (1990-2012) 3 0331 Sergeant
Anderson, Cort, Sgt, (1996-2000) 3 0311 Sergeant
Angelleonardo, Gomez, 1stSgt, (1995-Present) 3 0311 Sergeant
Bonnell, Ian, MSgt, (1993-Present) 3 0331 Sergeant
Brink, Michael, GySgt, (1990-2010) 35 3521 Sergeant
CARLTON, James, Sgt, (1994-1998) 3 0317 Sergeant
Casas, Roberto, Sgt, (1995-1999) 3 0351 Sergeant
Clark, Jeffrey, Sgt, (1994-1998) 3 0311 Sergeant
Corrales, David, Sgt, (1991-1996) 2 0231 Sergeant
Craig, Michael, Sgt, (1994-1998) 3 0311 Sergeant
Currie, Lance, Sgt, (1994-1998) 3 0311 Sergeant
Deleon, Timothy, Sgt, (1993-2002) 3 0331 Sergeant
Denton, Bill, Sgt, (1994-2002) 3 0341 Sergeant
Denton, Roger, Sgt, (1996-2000) 3 0341 Sergeant
Dixon, Tyrone, Sgt, (1993-2015) 30 3043 Sergeant
Domasig, Rizalino, MSgt, (1990-2012) 3 0311 Sergeant
Duchscherer, William, Sgt, (1992-2005) 35 3521 Sergeant
Erwin, James, SgtMaj, (1994-Present) 3 0311 Sergeant
Faulkner, Ryan, Sgt, (1990-1998) 3 0311 Sergeant
Garza, Albert, Sgt, (1992-1999) 3 0331 Sergeant
Garza, Albert, Sgt, (1992-1999) 3 0331 Sergeant
GOMEZ, MARCO, Capt, (1991-Present) 28 2818 Sergeant
Gunter, Ryan, Sgt, (1995-1999) 3 0351 Sergeant
Hays, Christian, Sgt, (1988-1994) 0 8541 Sergeant
Heinze, Brian, Sgt, (1989-1999) 3 0311 Sergeant

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