Present Command

Randall Cox – Commander

Randall served in the Marine Corps from July 1972 thru July 1976 straight out of High School. Schooled and trained as an Aircraft Structural Mechanic serving in the Marine Air Wing while doing a West Pac Tour. In 1975 served time in Vietnam.

In October 1976 Randall was hired as an Aircraft Mechanic at NARF, MCAS Cherry Point. During his employment he obtained a college degree in Business Management. When Operation Desert Shield/Storm started he was assigned to an Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Team and was deployed to AL Jubail, Saudi Arabia for 16 weeks.

Randall was promoted to Aircraft Examiner in Feb. 2004 and was also responsible for Inspections to Aircraft assigned to HMX-1 in Quantico, VA. Randall returned from the Federal Government on Apr. 30, 2012 with a combined service of 39 ½ years from FRC EAST MCAS Cherry Point. Married to his lovely wife of 38 years, Sherrie and Randall have two sons and 3 grandchildren.

A life member of the DAV since 2015, he is currently serving as the Chapter Commander. Randall also drives with the Transportation Network and calls Bingo for the DAV Bingo on Friday Nights. In addition, Randall is a member of the DAV Aux. Unit 16 where he visits Vets in surrounding DAV Hospitals and Nursing Homes.

Patrick J. Parks – Senior Vice Commander

Patrick J. Parks, served in the Marine Corps from Dec 29 1976 to February 2 2004. A Veteran of 27 y 2 m of active duty retiring as a Master Sergeant. Patrick initially trained as a (0341) mortar man. He was assigned to Marine Barracks Norfolk VA. From 1977-1981

In 1981 Patrick retrained as a 2145 Tank Hull Automotive mechanic. He has served as a Tank Technician in 1st Tank Battalion, 1^st Tracked Vehicle Battalion, 3^rd Tank Battalion and 2nd FSSG. Patrick was promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant in 1997 and was reassigned to 2^nd AAV Battalion. In 2001 he was assigned to 3^rd AAV Battalion until his retirement in 2004.

Patrick has served in Desert Storm/Desert Shield and Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. Patrick and his wife reside in Jacksonville, NC.

Patrick is a Life member of the DAV since 2004, he has served as a receptionist and currently is the Senior Vice Commander and a Service Officer for Chapter 16 of Onslow County.

Richard Quirk – Immediate Past Commander & Adjutant

Richard enlisted in the Marine Corps right out of high school in 1964. A veteran of 27 ½ years active duty serving as a Master SGT., Richard served in the infantry in Vietnam, Amphibian Tractors during Desert Storm and Beirut. After his retirement, He worked for AutoZone and retired after 20 years. He has 3 grandchildren. Richard resides in Jacksonville, NC.

Richard has been a life member of the DAV since 2006. He currently serves as the immediate past commander, Service Officer, and a Driver within the transportation network. He is involved within the community as a volunteer.