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.
INDEX
DETACHMENT OFFICERS
COMMANDANT
Charles (CT) Culpepper
SENIOR VICE COMMANDANT
Salome R. (Sal) Vera
JUNIOR VICE COMMANDANT
Aurelio D. (AD) Perez
JUDGE ADVOCATE
Robert “Pat” Ruckstuhl
PAYMASTER/ADJUTANT
JR. PAST COMMANDANT
Amado Treviño Jr.
CHAPLAIN
Jesse Perez
SERGEANT AT ARMS
Ken Knickerhm
Detachment 430
NEXT MEETING AUGUST 24