Promotions abound

CC Member Major Al Eskalis has his new gold leaves pinned on by Col. Bryan Salas, (l) Director of Information, and Life Member LtCol. Chris Hughes (r) Deputy Director of Information during June 1 ceremonies at HQMC.

Members Were Present and Accounted For on June 1 as Al Eskalis (far right) and Brenda Varnadore (4th from l) were promoted to major and master sergeant respectively. USMCCCA members attending the ceremonies were (from l) Manny Pacheco, Ronna Weyland, Paxton, Varnadore, Col. Bryan Salas, Joe Espinosa, Sal Cardella and Eskalis.

A Director's Promotion -- USMCCCA Board member Brenda Varnadore was promoted to master sergeant June 1 in ceremonies at HQMC. Here outgoing Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent (l) and USMCCCA National Executive Director Jack Paxton pin on her new chevrons.