Detachment 430 The Coastal Bend Detachment was Chartered on  April 26, 1978 at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas. The membership is comprised of honorably discharged Marine Veterans, Active Duty Marines, FMF Corpsmen, Marine Reserves with over 90 days of service, and Retired Marines. Under certain provisions, Associate Membership is permissable. League members participate in: VA Volunteer Service programs, Awards and Scholarships, youth programs such as the Young Marines and other youth activities. The detachment also participates in patriotic ceremonies, military functions,Toys for Tots, and other community programs and activities. DETACHMENT MEETINGS Detachment meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the  American Legion Post 364 5323 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415-1805 Starting at 8:00 p.m. Coastal Bend Marine Corps League INDEX Made with Xara Web Designer DETACHMENT OFFICERS COMMANDANT Salome R. (Sal) Vera SENIOR VICE COMMANDANT Ken Knickrehm JUNIOR VICE COMMANDANT Fred Fabela JUDGE ADVOCATE Charles T. Culpepper PAYMASTER Josemarie I. Lopez ADJUTANT Gunny Joe Benavides CHAPLAIN Jesse Perez SERGEANT AT ARMS Reymundo Gonzales Detachment 430