Jennifer Brofer just graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor’s degree in Radio-Television-Film. “Thank you and the scholarship committee so much for awarding me a scholarship last year. It really helped!” Brofer wrote. Now that Jennifer is not submitting, that frees up a possible $3,000 to award to Read more…
Defense Media Activity, (DINFOS), is looking for two Training Instructors, GS-1712-11. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-14-1116153-B) opens on Monday, May 19, 2014 and closes on Monday, June 2, 2014. This announcement is open to All US Citizens and Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles). For your convenience, the JOA Read more…
There are two categories of USMCCCA scholarship grants available:
• The Gladys McPartland Scholarship for general studies
• The USMCCCA Brigadier General Robert L. Denig Foundation Scholarship for studies leading to a degree in Communications.
Scholarship Instructions and Application can be downloaded here
Applicants for both scholarships must meet the requirements below:
Eligibility:
1. A member of the Association; member’s dependent (to include spouse); any active duty Marine in occupational field 4300 or 4600 (and related MOS). In the case of an active duty Marine applicant he or she must agree to become a member of the USMCCCA upon selection and remain a member throughout the lifetime of the approved scholarship. (more…)
A second edition of author Alan Ables novel, Tale of the Tape: Two Unlikely Heroes Take Down the Dixie Mafia. The espionage thriller has broken into Amazon’s Top 100 Espionage list several times since its initial release in late 2013. “Tale of the Tape is built around historical events in Read more…
CCHQ would appreciate hearing from members who correspond with the below listed former CCs. We need their email addresses to attempt to bring them into our Association. If you have their email addresses, please send or contact CCHQ ASAP. Thanks. Tom Griggs Beth Newman Claudia-LaMantia Linda Reiter Haymond-Bock Judy Jones Read more…
Two Florida based Marine Corps associations have joined forces to organize a group cruise for Marines, friends and family members. Florida Marine Mustangs and USMC Combat Correspondents are jointly sponsoring the seven day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Liberty sailing Feb. 8, 2015 from Port Canaveral visiting San Juan, Read more…
Register for the 2014 Conference here You may register here or by contacting CCHQ at usmcca@cfl.rr.com. Registration closes on Friday, August 29. You should complete your hotel reservations (there is a link below) as soon as possible to guarantee a room at the conference price. We are currently negotiating with various activities in and around Read more…
The 10th Annual Foundation’s Florida Chapter golf tournament went off without a hitch Friday, May 9 leaving Tournament Chair “Red” Carpenter and his small staff of volunteers breathing a sigh of relief. The 2014 field of golfers was reduced to 66 this year, possibly due to “snow birds” heading north a Read more…
Each year, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation presents a series of awards to both Marines and civilian community members, recognizing their exemplary work in advancing and preserving Marine Corps history. The awards were presented during a special ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps April 26, 2014. Anyone Read more…