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McMeen appointed DMA liaison
Master Gunnery Sgt. Chad McMeen was appointed Defense Media Activity (DMA) Liaison last week by National President Keith Oliver. “The Master Guns is in a perfect spot to help us track and recognize the magnificent day to day work done by our storytelling warriors,” said Oliver. “Not only does DMA Read more…
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Vietnam Combat Cameraman’s Medal of Honor To Be Displayed at Smithsonian
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will display the only Medal of Honor to be awarded to a combat photographer in the Medal of Honor Gallery of the “Price of Freedom” exhibition began Nov. 1. Marine Cpl. William Thomas Perkins Jr. died at the age of 20 when he Read more…
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CC Spotlight: Cpl Devan Gowans
Tooele, Utah Marine, Cpl. Devan Gowans, captured one of the calendar shots in the Marine Corps Association’s 2018 offering. Gowans is assigned to the Camp Pendleton, California-base lst Marine Expeditionary Force.
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Free training for DPA Winners
USMCCCA has an additional three one-year scholarships (a $350 value) to Lynda.com available to 2017 DPA winners (1st, 2nd or HM). We will take names of those interested until Nov. 5, 2017 then pick three names randomly. Contact kate@usmccca.org if you would like to be entered.
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Hue City Vets invited to tour the USS Hue City
The USS HUE CITY will be coming to New York City, docking at the Staten Island Pier over Veterans Day weekend. Danny Gillen is the Captain of the ship and another Breezy Pointer Lt. Cmdr. Tommy McDonald flies his helicopter off the Hue City. The ship will be available for Read more…
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Leatherneck staffers celebrate 100 years
Four of the last surviving active duty Marines who served on Leatherneck Magazine in uniform, gathered at the Globe & Laurel Restaurant outside Quantico on October 24, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the magazine. (L-R) All retirees: CWO4 Bill Parker, Assistant Editor-Publisher; and combat correspondents Capt Bob Bowen, MGySgt Read more…
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CC Spotlight: Cpl Brandon Maldonado
Cpl. Brandon Maldonado, a graphics illustrator by trade, learned still and video photography during his latest deployment, landing this shot in the 2018 Marine Corps Association calendar. Maldanado, a native of Hayward, California, was assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.