On 30 June 2007, Marine Corps League, Outer Banks Detachment #1264 Commandant, Doug Wendling and Adjutant/Paymaster, Bob Messinger participated in the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Charles Graham Yates of Troop 165, Manteo, NC. The new Eagle Scout received a variety of awards including those from the Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Federal Bureau of Investigation, North Carolina General Assembly, State Senate and House of Representatives. Also on hand to present awards were the American Legion (Manteo Post) and Marine Corps League.

Commandant Doug Wendling presented Yates with a certificate from Marine Corps League, Department of NC and another for the Outer Banks Detachment #1264, stated that the Boy Scout Laws embodies many of those qualities integral to the United States Marine Corps and offered congratulations on his achievements on behalf of National Headquarters, Marine Corps League. Adjutant/Paymaster Bob Messinger, shared his scouting experience with Charles, congratulated him and reminded him that just as "Once a Marine, always a Marine", the same is true for him..."Once and Eagle Scout, always an Eagle Scout."

It was a touching ceremony and demonstrated the pride which his parents and his community  share in his achievement of this rank.  View Photograph