In a recent CMC “Bullets” we found it interesting that the CMC clarified something that many of us old timers run into time and again, usually from non-Marine types: “Hey, you’re an ex-Marine.” Most of us would reply: “No, we’re former Marines.” This from new Commandant, Gen. Jim Amos: “I Read more…
USMCCCA President Don O’Neal has recognized the work of volunteer civilian judges in the Association’s annual Merit Awards competition. In his letter to 11 judges participating in this year’s program he wrote: “We recognize that the judges we choose for this program are normally busy but we also recognize that Read more…
Are you on it? Step 1: Check for your name. Was it dropped? Step 2: Did you stop paying your dues? Step3: Find out who’s in and who’s out, by downloading the PDF (10 pages) of membership directory now. Remember, you must be a paid member and have a special password/invitation Read more…
Dale Cook, President of the USMCCCA Joe Rosenthal Chapter cuts the USMC 235th anniversary Birthday cake during the Nov. 15th meeting at the Oakland, Alameda Yacht Club. Receiving the cake was Norine Helms, Honored Guest, Bill Wasson, Oldest Marine and Mike Aubry Youngest Marine in attendance. Photo by Bob Stanley. Read more…
I am resigning from my position as the Public affairs Officer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division in Indian Head, MD. It’s an exciting command in the research and development community that delivers information and technologies for countering explosive threats to all four branches of service.
Below is a general description of the responsibilities. We’re looking for someone with practical experience in the breadth of general public affairs responsibilities – from internal and external information campaign development to community and media relations management.
Los Angeles Chapter stalwart Eddie Kafafian is shown with Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Mrs. Mullen during the 7th Annual Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade in Studio City, CA. Kafafian was the 2009 Parade Grand Marshall and was invited to sit in the VIP Read more…
Betsy Judge wrote: It was wonderful reading all the traffic between the Birthday and Veteran’s Day and reconnecting with so many of you. When Joe pointed out this photo in our Wall Street Journal this a.m., I thought of how lucky we are to be alive and how many other Read more…
From CCHQ: If you know the following members, tell them to send current addresses to usmccca@cfl.rr.com. They will be dropped prior to any further mailings: Caryl Hanson Art Kieley Charlotte Crouch
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps and Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, sergeant major of the Marine Corps lead a formation run of more than 400 Marines on the Marine Corps’ 235th birthday Nov. 10, 2010. Amos spoke to the Marines at the Marine Corps War Memorial Read more…