July 2009

CC Veteran Cy O’Brien and 3rd Marine Division Honor Canadian Regiment

Former U.S. Marine combat correspondent Cyril O’Brien (3rd from left) presents a plaque honoring the Royal Newfoundland Regiment in ceremonies at Grand Falls , Newfoundland , on June 17. The plaque was presented on behalf of the U.S. Third Marine Division Association to regimental veterans (from left) Colonel Jim Molloy, Gunner

Former U.S. Marine combat correspondent Cyril O’Brien (3rd from left) presents a plaque honoring the Royal Newfoundland Regiment in ceremonies at Grand Falls , Newfoundland , on June 17. The plaque was presented on behalf of the U.S. Third Marine Division Association to regimental veterans (from left) Colonel Jim Molloy, Gunner Robert Rideout and Jiggs Borland. (Photo by Sue Hickey, Grand Falls/Windsor Advertiser)

A plaque displaying the U.S. Marine Corps emblem now hangs on the wall of a branch headquarters for the Royal Newfoundland Regiment in Grand Falls , Newfoundland , Canada .

It got there because a former U.S. Marine captain and combat correspondent, Cyril J. O’Brien, of Silver Spring, Md., a member of the Lucas Chapter, USMCCCA, believed it was time to pay formal tribute to members of the Canadian regiment who fought beside Americans in both World Wars and are  fighting today alongside Third Division Marines in Afghanistan .

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By Jason Fudge, ago

Half Price for Heroes offers discount hotel rooms

U.S. Military personnel (including retirees) are offered half price hotel rooms by the Sage Hospitality Hotel Group. The program is called Half Price for Heroes. The group owns 58 hotels throughout the United States including such properties as Marriott, Sheraton, Holiday Inn, Courtyard, Doubletree, Hilton, Renaissance, etc. For additional information refer to the following website: www.sagehospitality.com/specials/halfpriceheroes.htm. See below for a list of participating hotels:

HOTELS BY STATE

ARIZONA

• Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe – Tempe, AZ
• Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites – Tucson, AZ
By Jason Fudge, ago

2009 Conference schedule online

Tentative Conference Schedule For Non-Senior Leadership Marines And USMCCCA Members
Crowne Plaza, Hampton Marina

(Note:  This schedule is for Marines NOT attending the Senior Leader Conference AND FOR USMCCCA members and guests.  The Senior Leader schedule will be available at the Conference.  We are currently working on a spouse event.  If it cannot be arranged spouses will be invited to attend the Business Breakfast on Friday morning) 

Monday, September 14
Arrival and Check in.
1300 Registration Desk will open
2000-2400 Hospitality Suite (Dockside Ballroom) Opens
Exhibits & Book Signings:  Pre-function area outside Ballrooms A/B/C

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By Jason Fudge, ago