The official dedication of the Twentynine Palms post office as the Colonel M.J. “Mac” Dube USMC Post Office Building is set for Friday, April 17, starting at 8 a.m. Congressman Paul Cook of Yucca Valley authored a bill-signed by the president last December-to rename the post office in honor of Dube. Before his death last April, Dube served as a Marine for 38 years-earning four Purple Hearts, four Bronze Stars with Combat V, and a Silver Star-and served as chief of staff at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center before retiring. Dube also served as mayor of Twentynine Palms three times, and was a field representative for County Supervisor Bill Postmus. Reservations are requested for the dedication ceremony to ensure enough chairs are available. Call 760-247-1815 to reserve a seat.
