Department Officers
Department Commandant
Ivania Munguia
Position Type: Board of Trustees
Email: Dept.ca.commandant@gmail.com
Home Detachment: PFC Eugene A. Obregon MOH Det. 1347
Favorite Unit Served In: Topographic Plt., 8th Engineer Support Battalion
Favorite Quote: "You can't handle the truth!" - A Few Good Men
What does the Marine Corps League mean to you? It is a way to continue to enjoy the Marine Corps camaraderie I enjoyed as an active duty Marine, making long-lasting friendships and using my connections with people nationwide to help Veterans in need.
One idea or long-term vision you have for a detachment, department, or national level? To make California more visible nationwide and unite all detachments throughout the state.
Department Sr. Vice Commandant
Nelson Coburn
Position Type: Board of Trustees
Email: Dept.ca.srvice@gmail.com
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Department Jr. Vice Commandant
Max Hartley
Position Type: Board of Trustees
Email: 1marine@sbcglobal.net
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Department Judge Advocate
Alfredo Paniagua
Position Type: Board of Trustees
Email: Dept.ca.ja@gmail.com
Home Detachment: Antelope Valley Det. 930
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Department Jr. Past Commandant
Todd Rehfuss
Position Type: Board of Trustees
Email: dept.ca.jrpastcommandant@gmail.com
Home Detachment: San Diego Bulldog Det. 835
Favorite Unit Served In: HMM-164
Favorite Quote: "You can't handle the truth!" - A Few Good Men
What does the Marine Corps League mean to you? Continuing Marine friendships while helping fellow Marines and their families
One idea or long-term vision you have for a detachment, department, or national level: Help the League by offering better training to the membership so they can more effectively do what they do.
Department Chaplain
Chris Chandler
Position Type: Appointed Staff
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Antelope Valley Det. 930
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Department Sgt-At-Arms
Fausto Galvan
Position Type: Appointed Staff
Home Detachment: Pres. Ronald Reagan Det. 597
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Department Paymaster
Gail Fernandez
Position Type: Appointed Staff
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Young Marines Liaison
Jose Escarcega
Position Type: Appointed Staff
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Legislative Liaison
Jeff Breiten
Position Type: Appointed Staff
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Department Web Sgt
Jorge Silva
Position Type: Appointed Staff
Home Detachment: Los Angeles-West Valley Det. 1490
Favorite Unit Served In: 1st Battalion, 9th Marines
Favorite Quote: "Ensure that no Marine who honorably wore the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor is lost to the Marine Corps family." ~ General James L. Jones Jr., 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps
What does the Marine Corps League mean to you? I enjoy hanging out with Marines because of shared experiences and to support veteran rights and benefits.
One idea or long-term vision you have for a detachment, department, or national level: I envision establishing a National Technology Operations Center aimed at formulating a comprehensive plan for all departments and detachments to adopt. This initiative would set standards for technology, organizational digital networks & workflows, communication, collaboration, social media, websites, and digital marketing practices nationwide. By doing so, we can elevate public relations efforts, bolster recruitment strategies, and enable each detachment to optimize their use of internet technology securely and efficiently.
2025-2026 Elected Officers
