When I took over as Executive Director in 2005 one of the first Marines at DivPA that I began working with was MSgt. Kyle Olson, Plans Chief. Over the next three years he was my ”go to guy” and he never failed me. Granted we have other good friends including Read more…
Members are asking about airlines and airports serving our conference site in Hampton, VA. Both Newport News and the Norfolk Airports are within 12 miles of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, our conference site. Hotel van service is not available. Taxi service is $35 from Norfolk, and $25 from Newport News. Read more…
How come after all these years of bitching and moaning about how “I was left out” of the book , Last To Know, First To Go, we are receiving so few contributions for the revision?
Each of you guys and gals were story tellers and picture takers who plied your trade in the Corps. Why aren’t we hearing from you? Bylines and photo credits are always appreciated by each of us and this is could be your chance for posterity!
Okay, how should you proceed? First, depending on your age, get out your slate, Etcha-sketch, crayon, IBM Selectric or – for you more advanced types – that evil-eyed box that greets you each morning – no I don’t mean your TV – your computer.
Think about sections of your career or your tour in the Corps. Certainly, you had high and low lights. [Even the mundane may be interesting 100 years from now!]
For example: I took my years as a PANCO and picked out certain things and people; then I did a piece on my mentors – again names. Then I did a section dealing with my newspaper experiences at post and station papers, and yes I named names. I wrapped things up with a section on characters I worked with – again more names. Finally, I did the bad times, and we all had them. If you were a photographer we need your photos and captions – again names.
We have a publisher, an editor or three, as well as an overwhelming desire to see this project succeed. We cannot do it without you!
-Jack T. Paxton, Executive Director, email here: usmccca-alpha@cfl.rr.com
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The Department of Defense (DoD) began the process of removing Social Security numbers from issued identification (ID) cards in an effort to prevent identity theft. The exception to this applies to Geneva Convention cardholders whose last four numbers of their Social Security number will remain on their cards. All ID Read more…
Don O’Neal, USMCCCA Foundation President, announced today that the 2009 Dedicated Member Campaign has already topped $3,000 thanks to the members listed below. “This is especially gratifying as we have taken some big hit losses from several of our corporate partners already this year. We hope you’ll keep those gifts coming!” If you would like to make a dedication go here.
“In memory of Chuck DeMar”
– MSgt. Doug Weatherman
– Don Gee
– Hank Ehlbeck
– LtCol. James Vance, USMC (Ret.)
– George D. Bieber, MGySgt. (Ret.)
– Fred Lash
– Cindy Lajeunesse
“In memory of Ceresse”
– Keith Oliver
– Cochise Cash
“In memory of Maj. Megan McClung”
-Jenny M. Holbert
“In memory of Marines KIA of 2-F-23 and 24the replacement draft at Iwo Jima.”
– Dale J. Cook
– Cy O’Brien
– Agostino VonHassell
“Saluting Sr. Airman M.G. Barrr Jr. USAF Iraq ’09”
– Malcolm G. Barr Sr.
“In memroy of Gladys McPartland ‘CCs Semper Fi Lady'”
– Sue Sousa
– William S. Clark
– Dennis Neal
– Thomas Rutherford
– Herbert Schwarzbach
“In loving memory of Gen. Robert H. Barrow” (more…)
Bummer. You missed early, early, early registration, but you can still save a few bucks, just register for the conference now.
Registration fees went up to $120, April 1.
And if that doesn’t make you want to register now, after June 1, it will cost $130. Conference hospitality suite (Command Post), will include: karaoke, Wii tournaments, DJ with dancing; a free continental breakfast on Wednesday. All this, plus interesting seminars and a special “Computers/Internet for the technologically challenged” for those of us not too swift on computers, hosted by webmaster Kate Stark.
Mark your calendar and sign up early for the September 14-18 event. You can register here or by sending your check or credit card to CCHQ at 220 Fox Court, Wildwood, FL 34785.