At MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, I had just lit the barbecue grill when my phone rang. “Gunny, meet me at the office” ordered Maj. Bob Morrisey. Ten minutes later he and I were huddling with an op plan calling for the 4th Marines to immediately standby for immediate deployment to Read more…
Jerie Coulter posted this Oct. 16: “I can’t wait to share the good news. Graham does not need a shunt. His latest scan continues to show his body is able to absorb the fluid in his brain. In my heart and mind I believe this is a miracle. I am Read more…
(left-right) Jack Withington, Lieutenant Gen. Jan Huly (USMC Ret), Leonard Cohen, designer of the bronze plaque, Dale Cook, President of the Joe Rosenthal Chapter of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association (USMCCCA), and Tom Graves gather after the plaque dedication ceremony recognizing the achievements of former Associated Press photographer, Joe Rosenthal, held on the 102nd anniversary of his birth, at the Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., Oct. 9, 2013. The plaque was presented by the San Francisco Bay Area Joe Rosenthal Chapter of the USMCCCA. Mr. Rosenthal had a long career as a news photographer but his most iconic image was that of the flag raising when the Marines took Iwo Jima during WWII on Feb. 23, 1945, earning him a Pulitzer Prize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kathy Reesey/Released)
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Foundation to Recognize Innovative Writing, Photography, and Other Artistic Work Preserving Marine Corps History, Traditions, Culture and Service
Dumfries, Va. (October 3, 2013) – The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is now accepting nominations for its Annual Awards program. Each year the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation presents awards honoring individuals whose outstanding, creative work preserves or highlights an aspect of Marine Corps history, traditions, culture or service. Marines and civilians alike are encouraged to submit their own entries or the distinguished work of others for award consideration. Awards will be presented at the Foundation’s annual ceremony on April 26, 2014. Submissions deadline is January 8, 2014.
Update: CC Executive Director spoke directly with Jerie Coulter this morning, Wednesday, October 9. Pat was emceeing the Air Force Association meeting in Washington, DC and, as he finished his opening remarks and, as dinner was being served, he went back stage and collapsed. As Jerie said, “this guy was Read more…
Jennie Piccoli, center, pins the colonel’s insignia on her husband, Col. Francis Piccoli, during a promotion ceremony Friday (Aug. 2), at Cafe Giovanni in the French Quarter. Piccoli is director of public affairs for Marine Forces Reserve, whose headquarters is in Algiers. Their younger son, Anthony, is in the background. Read more…
The Executive Director is always glad to hear from members, in this particular case, John Ames who not only paid his dues on time but added another $75 to help the ExDir purchase some “nerve tonic” to help him get over the ordeal of the July conference at Andrews. While Read more…