If you use the link to the Westin Hotel to obtain your room for the 2011 Conference you may see a reference to $104 as the group hotel rate. This is incorrect. The rate is $98. If you have already made your reservation at $104, the hotel will adjust this Read more…
Joseph L. Galloway recounted his experiences to students and faculty members March 31 at the Defense Information School. The co-author of "We Were Soldiers Once and Young," Galloway based the book on his experiences as a war correspondent for United Press International in Vietnam. (Photo by Rick Corral)
By Navy Lt. David Luckett
Special to Soundoff!
One of America’s most accomplished war correspondents kept more than 100 students and faculty at the Defense Information School in awe as he intertwined his experiences of the past with lessons for the future.
Joseph L. Galloway, most famous for the book he co-authored, “We Were Soldiers Once … and Young,” which was later adapted into the movie “We Were Soldiers” starring Mel Gibson, spoke March 31.
“I think the audience wanted to hear someone tell it like it is, without a hint of spin or compromise,” DINFOS Public Affairs Department instructor Bill Lincicome said. “I think we all deeply appreciate and respect someone like Joe Galloway who just wants to tell the truth, because the truth is the only currency we PAs have.”
Galloway accepted the invitation to talk with DINFOS students so he could revel in one of his greatest passions — spending time with service members.
After watching some video clips from the 2002 movie depicting his exploits in Vietnam as part of his introduction, Galloway immediately made clear the candidness he would deliver by revealing that viewing just parts of the movie brought him to tears yet again.
The Director’s Cut: DivPA’s Monthly Newsletter to the Marine Corps’ PA Community is now online you can download it here Fellow Marines – This is truly a remarkable time in our history to be serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Marines in Afghanistan as part of Regional Command Southwest continue Read more…
The following content depicts a week’s worth of activity from Regional Command Southwest, commanded by Maj. Gen. John Toolan and covering Helmand and Nimruz Provinces, Afghanistan. The content was created by Marine Corps Combat Correspondents, Combat Camera and personnel with UK media operations under Task Force Helmand. Feel free to Read more…
Help those who support the Fl Chapter golf Tournament June 3, 2011…. N.O.T.E. 2011 SCRAMBLE (National Organization for Transplant Enlightenment) Sunday, July 17, 2011 1:00 pm 4 person Shotgun Start Dinner Following PLANTATION PALMS GOLF COURSE 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd Land O Lakes Fl 34639 For Registration Information Please Contact: Read more…
Former Marine Jim Lehrer, the USMCCCA 2007 Brig. Gen. Robert L. Denig award winner, has done it again. Lehrer, who has set a standard of broadcast excellence at PBS for more than 35 years, has been selected as the winner of the National Press Club’s 2011 Fourth Estate Award, the Read more…
Longtime CC supporter, Jack Pulwers, Ph.D. of Fairfax, VA died March 29, 2011 at Fair Oaks Hospital of extended illness after congestive heart failure. Born in New York City on July 2, 1924, Jack was raised there and in Shreveport, Louisiana. He received double degrees from Louisiana State University Read more…
CCHQ has an inquiry about the name of a combat correspondent who worked with the 1stBn., 5th Marines in Korea during early to mid-1951. The CC was known for his red bandanna that he always wore. Email Jack Paxton if you know who he was and if he is still Read more…
The USMCCCA Foundation (Florida Chapter) is in need of items for “goody bags,” door prize items and suitable items for the general auction at The Annual Golf Tournament on June 3. Inasmuch as all tournament proceeds go to the Foundation for such programs as the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund, the Read more…
The Visual Information Awards Program is designed to recognize, reward, and promote excellence among military photographers, videographers, journalists and graphic artists for their achievements in furthering the objectives of military photography, videography, and graphic arts as a command information and documentation media within the military. This program operates under the aegis of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and is administered by the Commandant of the Defense Information School, with cooperation from national and local professional organizations.
2010 Military Graphic Artist of the Year:
Marine Sgt. Shawn P. Sales
WEB
2nd Place – Marine Corps SSgt Michael Kropiewnicki
3rd Place – Marine Corps SSgt Michael Kropiewnicki
DIGITAL ART
1st place – Marine Lance Cpl. Reagan P. Lodge
Honorable Mention – Marine Sgt. Shawn P. Sales
Honorable Mention – Marine Sgt. Branko Bilicich
Honorable Mention – Marine Cpl. Michael Hollingsworth
LAYOUT AND DESIGN
3rd place – Marine Sgt. Shawn P. Sales