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From CCHQ: If you know the following members, tell them to send current addresses to usmccca@cfl.rr.com. They will be dropped prior to any further mailings: Caryl Hanson Art Kieley Charlotte Crouch

Vickie Hager and her husband Eddie, together with Dee Mills sponsored  a drive for Christmas goodies to be sent to our troops serving in Afghanistan.  Vickie and her husband own Vickie’s barber shop in Spring Hill, Florida.  Mrs. Dee Mills of Lea’s Prayers and Postage and Linda Kidwell of Gift’s Read more…

Fellow CCs: For 235 years a small but dedicated legion has stood in defense of our nation.  Whether under gray skies of bright sun, Marines have always stood and stood out as the best of our nation’s military.  Around the world, the title Marine is synonymous with courage and lethal Read more…

On November 11 come into Applebee’s and simply show proof of military service to enjoy a FREE entrée from our special Vets Day Menu. Invite a friend. We’ve got so much to thank America’s brave servicemen and women for.

CC President Don O’Neal has announced the retirement of long-time USMCCCA Historian, Frank Burke, and the appointment of immediate past president, Fred “Flash” Lash, as his successor.  While Frank is retiring he has agreed to remain Historian Emeritus.   “As long as I can remember Frank has served as our historian,” Read more…

Three World War II veterans, including two former Marine combat correspondents, were among 300 attending a “reunion” at the National Press Club (NPC) in Washington on Oct. 21.  It was the annual “hoot” for the Silver Owls — those with more than 25 years of Club membership. Former Marine CC Read more…

Larry Miller, Research Specialist, National WWII Museum, New Orleans, is looking to do video recording interviews for WWII combat correspondents from PA, NJ, NY and the DC area.   Contact him by phone at 610. 375.1934 or email him at:  lmiller4@comcast.net.

Matt Daniels, founder of www.greatamericans.com has been asked to create a Great Americans channel on Hulu.com that will launch on thier third anniversary (Veteran’s Day of this year).  This channel will also focus on honoring Americans in the military, law enforcement, and Fire/EMS communities.  While we have an extensive body of online Read more…

Hi Everyone, I wanted to catch you up on what has happened recently and give you dad’s new contact information. Unfortunately, dad suffered a mild stroke just as he was making great progress recovering from the heart operation.  While the stroke was not major it has affected his speech a Read more…

From vacation and back on the job.