Our Vision
To function as an advocate in our community concerning Marines and Marine families while improving community awareness on behalf of all Veterans.
We accomplish our vision through:
JROTC Scholarships
If JROTC is your passion, let us help you achieve your educational goals with a scholarship. Scholarship grants are provided to qualified applicants who are pursuing an undergraduate degree, and will be enrolled as a full time student (12 semester hour minimum) in the upcoming academic year and is attending an accredited undergraduate institution. Scholarships may be awarded for a maximum of four (4) years.
The Panhandle Veterans Financial Assistance (PVFA) Program
The PVFA is sponsored by the Roan-Creek Marine Corps League, Detachment 992 and funded by donations from local citizens and business owners who wish to support our countries heroes during their time of need.
Annual Fundraisers
We participate and support our Marines, their families and our communities with our events.
Our detachment is named in honor of two Texas Panhandle Marines that exemplified the ideals and principles of the United States Marine Corps in both word and deed.
Private First Class
Charles H. Roan
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Private First Class Charles Howard Roan (August 16, 1923-September 18, 1944) was a United States Marine who sacrificed his life to save those of four fellow Marines in the landing on Peleliu during World War II. For his heroism, he posthumously
received his nation's highest military honor — the Medal of Honor.
Lance Corporal
Thomas E. Creek
U.S. Marine Corps, Company 1, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine division (Rein), FMF
Thomas E. Creek, who was posthumously awarded the medal of honor for heroism during February 1969 in Vietnam, was born 7 April 1950 in Joplin, Missouri. He grew up in Amarillo, Texas and attended Forest Hill Elementary School, Horace Mann Jr. High School, and Palo Duro High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps 16 January 1968.
2024 Officers Roster
Marc Bullard
Commandant
Gordon Milbach
Adjutant / Paymaster
Jack H. McClure
Senior Vice Commandant
Wilson Howard
Chaplain
Wilson Howard
Junior Vice Commandant
Tanya Endrizzi
Sergeant At Arms
Gordon Milbach
Junior Vice Commandant
Matthew Heyman
Judge Advocate
Upcoming events.
We meet the first Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 PM at Golding Meadows VFW (Post 1475)
1401 W 8th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101-1013
We also have a fellowship night the third Tuesday of each Month at a local restaurant just to stay in touch with our families.
