The fourth 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…
An ambitious memorial project launched by the rejuvenated San Diego Chapter will honor twice-USMCCCA president and its first executive director, the late Robert “Mo” Morrisey. “Project Mo” will culminate with the placing of a commemorative plaque, photo and inscription on San Diego’s Mount Soledad in La Jolla during the USMCCCA Read more…
The Headquarters Marine Corps, Division of Public affairs is currently organizing a series of commemorative events in honor of the 50th anniversary of Operation SHUFLY, the first U.S. Marine Corps engagement in combat operations leading to the Vietnam War. They are seeking any Marines who served in support of Operation Read more…
I am currently putting together a small video slideshow of Combat Camera and PAO Marines doing their jobs. This video is for our Marine Corps ball. If you have photos of you or other COMCAM/PAO Marines, please forward them my way. Email them to… Sgt. Brandon M. Owen United States Read more…
Frank Real, a retired newspaper editor and reporter, member of the USMCCCA and public affairs officer for the New England Division, Marine Corps League has written a story about Dan Lamothe, a senior writer for Military Times Newspapers, covering combat operations in Afghanistan as an embedded war correspondent with the Read more…
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is now accepting submissions for its annual awards program. Each year, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation presents a series of awards honoring the outstanding, creative work of individuals in preserving and propagating the history, traditions and culture of the Marine Corps. Marines and civilians alike may submit their own entries or the distinguished work of others for consideration. Awards will be presented at the Foundation’s annual ceremony on April 21, 2012. Submissions deadline is December 31, 2011.
Sgt Mallory S. Vanderschans’ photo of Commandant Gen. James F. Amos adorns the cover of Sea Power magazine this month. The shot was taken while CMC was addressing his Marines on the flight line at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan.
All paid members of the USMCCCA are invited to the annual business breakfast with meeting to follow. It will be held on the 11th floor in the hospitality suite at 0800 with Business meeting at 0900.
Steve Stibbens has been named "Distinguished Alumni" at his old high school, Forest Ave. HS, in Dallas.
Former Gunnery Sgt. and CC Steve Stibbens has been named “Distinguished Alumni” at his old high school, Forest Ave. HS, in Dallas. He is a Life Member of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Assn.
Stibbens joins such Forest Ave. alumni for the annual honor as Stanley Marcus (1921), who became a world class merchant noted for his Neiman-Marcus stores; Aaron Spelling (1940), Hollywood and TV Producer; Sir Morris E. Finneburg, Sr., (1919), an inventor in cryogenics and member of the Electronics Hall of Fame who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth; Lt.Gen. Richard Bohannon (1923), Army Air Corps Surgeon General who introduced “Aerobic Exercise” to the Air Corps; Maj. Gen.Charles R. Bond (1933), WWII Flying Tiger “Ace” and Commander of the 12th Air Force in WWII; Rear Adm. George L. Cassell (1936), Asst. Chief of Staff, U. S. Naval Pacific Fleet during Vietnam and Commander of the carrier, USS Coral Sea; and Rear Adm. Paul Lacy, Jr. (1937), first skipper of the nuclear ballistic missile submarine USS Ethan Allen and Commander of the U.S. Pacific Submarine Fleet after Vietnam.
The New York Stock Exchange is urgently trying to find then, Maj. Rose-Ann Sgrignoli who sang as the NYSE opened following 9/11. Anyone who knows the major should email either CCHQ or Sgt. Randy Clinton at randyclinton@gmail.com.