If you missed the Feb. 28 2010 CC and Mustang cruise and pre-cruise package you can see photos of the fun they all had courtesy of Mustang, Jim Klingerman here. They were among the first to visit the new additions at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. And Read more…
When Keith Oliver’s home town throws a parade, its citizens turn out regardless of the weather. Eustis, FL, located about 40 miles north of Orlando in the heart of Central Florida, annually celebrates GeorgeFest, in honor of our Nation’s first president. This year the Eustis Historical Society honored its home Read more…
Former national president Keith Oliver returned to his Eustis, Fla. boyhood, to speak at the opening ceremonies of “George Week” in this Central Florida community. Several hundred citizens turned out, including three of his brothers and several other family members to honor this hometown boy who “definitely made good.” Keith Read more…
Above is the PAO staff of MCRD San Diego in either late 1952 or early ’53, according to George Chrisman. See if you can find him without reading the caption… Seated, from left: Sgt. Edward A. Hamann, Pfc Marilyn Ryan, Capt. Charles F. Johnson, Pfc Frances Nealen, Cpl. Stanton Read more…
Mrs. John Miller, widow of 2009 Denig Memorial recipient, Col. John Miller, received the award on behalf the family on Thursday Feb. 18. The luncheon event was held at the Brio Tuscan Grille in Annapolis. Pictured with Mrs. Miller are Gunnery Sgt. Joe Espinosa, NCOIC of the Public Affairs Leadership Read more…
Executive Director Jack Paxton is feeling that some of you are reading our newsletter, “Now Hear This” as he has received about 10 dues payers who were in arrears in the past week. He hopes that continues. Please check with Jack if you’re not sure if you’ve paid your dues Read more…
The first 2010 issue of “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 form Read more…
Joseph Galloway, honorary life member
By Joseph L. Galloway. McClatchy Newspapers
To quote Mr. Dickens they were the best of times and the worst of times. This is Galloway writing -30- and a farewell to this weekly column after almost seven years and wrapping up half a century in the newspaper business. Oh, I will still write an occasional op-ed piece when the bastards in Washington, D.C., blast across the line into moron territory, and there’s always another book waiting to be written.
Our art director, Chuck Beveridge has created a terrific self-promotional piece. Click on the photo to download it. Also please pass it on to anyone who may need a graphic artist or art director….
Dan Bisher and your executive director would like to hear from anyone who knows or knew former Marine CC Bob Shuth. Please contact CCHQ at usmccca@cfl.rr.com if you have any information.