Zoom in on Wednesday, September 1 at 12:00 Pacific Time to hear one of our own talk about his time embedded with the United States Marines in Afghanistan. Many of us know PT Brent, if not from his work with the Devil Pups, on Iwo Jima, his travels across the Read more…
As a Vietnam veteran, Frank Wiley heard the news of our nation’s withdraw from the years-long war in Afghanistan with a sense of déjà vu. He saw a parallel with the situation in Vietnam as the Americans left that country in 1969. Wiley saw it firsthand as he was in Read more…
Due to the rising spread of Covid in Florida, it has been determined by MCRC, COMMSTRAT and the USMCCCA, for the safety of all participants, that the training event be cancelled. It is unknown if it is postponed or if it is completely called off for 2021. When we know, Read more…
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Zoom into the Joe Rosenthal Chapter Speaker Series on Wednesday, August 4th, at 12:00 Pacific Time, to hear veteran journalist Ronald Yates discuss, “Covering War Yesterday & Today: How the Rules have Changed.” Do not miss this presentation by a journalist who has witnessed history in the making! Ron Yates Read more…
According to President Dan Clare, nominations are open for the upcoming election of officers and directors for the 2021-2022 board. Secretary Chris Whiting and Treasurer Annita Best will run for another term in their respective positions. Nominations are needed for President and Vice President of the Association. “Ideally, the nominees Read more…
It is with great sadness we learn that our national vice-president, Bob Mergle, died April 23, 2021 resulting from complications related to two strokes. He is survived by his wife, Jane Mergle; his sister, Linda Lewiston and his youngest sister, Susan Scheiderich. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, he was Read more…
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Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ) is hosting seven paid fellowships this fall. These fellowships will last roughly six months (with some lasting even longer) and will be held at various newsrooms throughout the country. This is an amazing way to jump start your journalism career and make a name for Read more…