Things to do: A great free landmark is the “National Salute To Bob Hope and the Military” located near the Port of San Diego. The stunning exhibit features bronze statues of Hope entertaining 15 figures representing all branches of the military in a shaded area immediately across the water Read more…
As the Defense Information School continues to observe its 50th year, Commandant Col. Jeremy Martin has announced “DINFOS Alumni Day,” set for Wednesday Aug. 6. The schoolhouse will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for classroom visits and tours of the under-construction expansion of the main campus. Visiting Read more…
Defense Media Activity, (Production Component), is looking for an Audiovisual Production Specialist, GS-1071-12. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-14-1172780-B) opens on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, and closes on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. This announcement is open to All US Citizens and Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles). For your convenience, Read more…
There is one way to get seats at the weekly Sunset Parade at Arlington’s US Marine Corps War Memorial: Be a Marine Combat Correspondent, have your World War II dog tag and be ready to quote the rifle number you toted across the Pacific. Life Member Don Knight relates his Read more…
Defense Media Activity, (Armed Forces Radio and Television Services), is looking for a Supervisory Telecommunications Specialist GS-0391-12. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-14-1159801-B) opens on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 and closes on Monday, July 28, 2014. This announcement is open to All US Citizens and Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Read more…
Official absentee ballots were mailed June 23 to all members. Two persons are running for the office of Association President. You must choose one person and mail your ballot back in the enclosed envelope by August 15 in order for it to be an official vote. If you are attending Read more…
Defense Media Activity, (Production/Navy Production Directorate), is lookingfor a Supervisory Visual Information Specialist, GS-1084-12. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-14-1152050-B) opens on Thursday, June 26, 2014 and closes on Monday, July 14, 2014. This announcement is open to All US Citizens and Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles). For your Read more…
The author, Col. Jeremy M. Martin, commandant of the U.S. Defense Information School, has been a particularly robust supporter of the USMCCCA, including its Executive Director. He has also pointed out on more than one occasion that CC John Dodd is “the workhorse of the Public Affairs Course for International Students.” Read more…
The Executive Director has received a very “good news” update regarding our Life Member and “Emcee Extraordinaire” Pat Coulter. In a telephone conversation Thursday with Jerie, she said he was napping at the time but that, while the road was very long, Pat was coming along beautifully. “He drives himself Read more…
The second issue of 2014 “Now Hear This” the official USMCCCA newsletter, should be arriving in your mailbox soon. If you DO NOT receive it, then you need to make sure CCHQ has your correct mailing address. You can MAKE SURE you get future newsletters by using the membership update Read more…