CCHQ tries to run a tight ship and hold expenses down by using bulk mail rates to send member mailings. You can imagine our surprise (read: dismay) when the post office called and we had to pay a hefty penalty because we had (so far) 23 newsletters returned due to Read more…
Former national president Keith Oliver returned to his Eustis, Fla. boyhood, to speak at the opening ceremonies of “George Week” in this Central Florida community. Several hundred citizens turned out, including three of his brothers and several other family members to honor this hometown boy who “definitely made good.” Keith Read more…
Above is the PAO staff of MCRD San Diego in either late 1952 or early ’53, according to George Chrisman. See if you can find him without reading the caption… Seated, from left: Sgt. Edward A. Hamann, Pfc Marilyn Ryan, Capt. Charles F. Johnson, Pfc Frances Nealen, Cpl. Stanton Read more…
A long time member of the Los Angeles Chapter, the Florida Chapter and as National Treasurer, Tom Kerr has given energetically of his time and expertise to the programs of the USMCCCA. As a member of the Florida Chapter, Tom has arranged cruises that provided considerable funds to the chapter for Read more…
Mrs. John Miller, widow of 2009 Denig Memorial recipient, Col. John Miller, received the award on behalf the family on Thursday Feb. 18. The luncheon event was held at the Brio Tuscan Grille in Annapolis. Pictured with Mrs. Miller are Gunnery Sgt. Joe Espinosa, NCOIC of the Public Affairs Leadership Read more…
Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation is holding its 22nd Annual Golf Event on April 26, 2010 at 8 a.m. at the Timacuan Golf Club at 550 Timacuan Boulevard, Lake Mary, Fla. Deadline to register is April 16. Registration Forms can be downloaded here. Jack Paxton and Red Carpenter challenge all you Read more…
Executive Director Jack Paxton is feeling that some of you are reading our newsletter, “Now Hear This” as he has received about 10 dues payers who were in arrears in the past week. He hopes that continues. Please check with Jack if you’re not sure if you’ve paid your dues Read more…
Norm Hatch, one our members, has been profiled on a website created by Ade Pitman called “The World at War.” It is dedicated to preserving the memories of veterans of World War II. It also aims to help guide visitors around Normandy and other WWII battlefields, and to show how Read more…
The first 2010 issue of “Now Hear This” the official USMCCCA newsletter, should be arriving in your mailbox soon. If you DO NOT receive it, then you need to make sure CCHQ has your correct mailing address. You can MAKE SURE you get future newsletters by using the membership update form Read more…