Donald (Don) Kirchoffner, APR, Fellow PRSA, a past member of the Public Relations Society of America’s Board of Directors, died on Jan. 10 in Boulder Colo., after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 68. Kirchoffner was an accomplished executive known for creating and implementing strategic communications that proactively addressed Read more…
Readers of Marines Blog voted, and 2012’s Corps Top Shot comes from member Cpl. Reece Lodder. Corporal Reece Lodder, a combat correspondent, captured this photo in January 2012 while helping to clear houses of insurgent activity during Operation Tageer Shamal (Pashto for “Winter Offensive”) in Helmand province, Afghanistan. After being Read more…
Brigadier General Margaret A. Brewer, USMC Retired, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the age of 82. BGen Brewer was the first female Marine to be promoted to the rank of general officer by General P.X. Kelly, 28th CMC. BGen Brewer was also the first Director of Public Affairs. The service will be tomorrow in Falls Church, Va. Details will be provided as soon as possible. Brewer retired from the Marine Corps on July 1, 1980.
Anyone remember CC Lee J. Tibbetts? He was the “Reece Lodder” of the ’90’s, winning most of the what is now “Merit Award” categories. He has since retired from active duty and is a member of a blues band called “The Closers” playing harmonica and vocals, mostly around the Denver Read more…
CCHQ has had many requests for information about our 2013 conference. Here’s the “word” as we know it today. Members and friends should be aware we are no longer doing business as we have done before. With Department of Defense restrictions and severe defense cutbacks, change has been mandated. Read more…
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation continues to accept submissions for its Annual Awards Program until the January 9, 2013 deadline. Artists, writers, photographers, videographers and journalists are encouraged to submit their own work or the distinguished work of another for consideration in the annual Awards program. The Foundation recognizes superior Read more…
Defense Media Activity, (Public Web), is looking for an Information Technology Specialist (INET), GS-2210-13. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-13-807505-B) opens on Friday, December 14, 2012 and closes on Tuesday, December 25, 2012. This announcement is open to All US Citizens and Status Candidates. For your convenience, the JOA is located Read more…