Bill Lansford, 90, a Latino Marine and Army veteran who sought to bring honor to the contributions of other Latinos who served in the nation’s wars, died May 22 at his Playa del Rey home. The cause was complications of prostate cancer, his wife Ruth said. For a full story Read more…
Defense Media Activity, (Defense Visual Information), is looking for a Visual Information Specialist, GS-1084-14. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-13-894562-B) opened on Monday, May 20, 2013 and closes on Thursday, May 30, 2013. This announcement is open to United States Citizens and Status Candidates. For your convenience, the JOA is located Read more…
The nominations period for the reelection of officers and two vacant Director positions for the United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association ended at 1700 May 15, 2013. All incumbent officer positions faced no opposition and were automatically nominated for one year terms. There were two nominations for the two Read more…
Book by Tom Graves
Joe Rosenthal Chapter member, Tom Graves talks about his interviews of Nisei Veterans, their battles against wartime suspicion and racism, and overcoming them with their courage and patriotism.
Tuesday • June 11, 2013 • 6:00 pm
Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco
Registration at 5:30 pm | Program at 6:00 pm
TWICE HEROES: America’s Nisei Veterans of WWII and Korea, tells the story of true American heroes, up to now, a piece of history known to few of their countrymen.
Through his interviews and professional portraits, author and photographer Tom Graves shares the experiences of Japanese American veterans before, during and after World War II.
At first denigrated and mistrusted, the Nisei veterans, now in their 80s and 90s, earned the praise of a nation, and ultimately, a Congressional Gold Medal, America’s highest civilian honor. The Congressional Gold Medal comes to San Francisco on June 29 for display at the de Young Museum until August 4, 2013.
In the panic following the December 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, the Nisei, American citizens, were prohibited from joining the U.S. armed forces, and along with their families, many faced forced incarceration in bleak internment camps.
They took up the fight for their country, for civil liberties, for the freedom of their families and recognition for themselves as full American citizens. Along the way, they became the most decorated military unit in United States history, fought their own civil rights battle, championed Hawaii statehood and acceptance of Asian Americans into our society.
Defense Media Activity, (Broadcasting) is looking for a Personnel Operations Specialist, GS-0341-12. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-13-889722-MP) opened on Friday, May 10, 2013 and closes on Monday, May 27, 2013. This announcement is open to Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles). For your convenience, the JOA is located at Read more…
Most of us who served in Korea or the Korean-era remember the story of the famous horse that transported gear to the front lines. SSgt. Reckless will be honored at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 26 with the dedication of a memorial at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Read more…
Barbara Ann Huskey Coleman or Ann, as she was called by everyone, was a vivacious, wise-cracking, loving wife, mother, grandmother, auntie, and friend. She loved to cook, sew, and do just about any kind of craft. She was involved in the Beta Sigma Phi organization for most of her adult life. She was also a member of the Fallon Elks Lodge where she raised record funds for charity which helped battered and neglected children. She worked for and retired from the Bank of America after 47 years. She began as a 17-year-old proof clerk and worked he way up to Senior Auditor and a Certified Fraud Examiner. She was also a patriot, giving talks on the history of the American flag and how to properly display it. She carried American Flag Pins to give to anyone who was not wearing one.
Defense Media Activity, (Broadcasting) is looking for a Supervisory Broadcast Operations Specialist, GS-1001-14. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-13-886743-MP) opened on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 and closes on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. This announcement is open to Current DMA employees ONLY. For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following Read more…
Nominations will close at the end of working hours on Wednesday, May 15 for the four one-year term officer positions and three available two-year Director positions on the Association Board of Directors. Each of the current officers of the Board has agreed to serve for one more year. If no Read more…
Defense Media Activity, (DINFOS) is looking for a VCOMM Training Instructor, GS-1712-11. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-13-881742-MP) opened on Thursday, May 2, 2013 and closes on Monday, May 13, 2013. This announcement is open to Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles). For your convenience, the JOA is located at Read more…