Douglas R. Doerr
July 16, 1957 - April 5, 2025

Douglas R. Doerr, a dedicated Marine aviator, contractor, and beloved friend to many, passed away on April 5, 2025, at the age of 67 after a courageous battle with stomach cancer.

Born in Tacoma, WA., Doug dedicated his life to serving his country with honor and distinction. His military career spanned 20 years from 1979-1999 as a Marine aviator, including combat deployments to Grenada during Operation Urgent Fury and to Beirut with HMM-261, where he served as a first lieutenant with the Raging Bulls. Following his military retirement in May of 1999, Doug continued his service to the Marine Corps as a civilian contractor for over 20 years at Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Development & Integration (CD&I) in 2000.

Doug began his contractor career as an analyst for combat identification, target identification, and friendly force tracking solutions. In October 2016, he transitioned to become the small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS) task analyst supporting the Aviation Command Element (ACE) Division, a role he served in for seven years until his retirement in June 2022.

Doug was known as the last of the "Long Riders," a distinguished group of former Marines who all served together on the same 261 cruise and later worked as contractors in the Davis Building. These men set the standard for contract support and left an indelible mark on the Marine Corps and the Capabilities Integration Officers who benefited from their service and mentorship.

In 2008, Doug played a pivotal role in recovering a piece of Marine Corps history when he helped identify and retrieve the tail boom from a downed helicopter in Grenada, ensuring this important artifact would be preserved at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. This effort exemplified Doug's dedication to honoring the legacy of his fellow Marines and preserving their stories for future generations.

Doug will be remembered for his exceptional work ethic, kindness, and the small gestures that brightened everyone's day—including the little chocolates he hand-delivered throughout the Davis Building. An avid cyclist, Doug embraced the philosophy that "the only way to see the sunset is to ride into it."

He is survived by his loving wife, Corinne Doerr, of Dumfries, Virginia and his children Kimberly and Nathan along with his three grandchildren. Doug's legacy lives on through the countless Marines and colleagues whose lives he touched during his more than four decades of service to Country and Corps.

Semper Fidelis, Marine. Hand salute.