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Harmon: The Passing of “Gunny Jawn” life member

John died at the California Veterans Home, Barstow, CA on November 21. Though confined to a wheel chair in recent years, he was religious about his support of this Association as well as making it to conferences. This past September the Association recognized him with the President’s Award for his strong support, both financially and vocally over the years. If you will take a look at the most recent Conference Journal you will see his name as sponsor of five Merit Awards. He once told us that whatever we needed to keep the program going, let him know and he would take care of it. In addition to all of his help he will be remember by young warriors and old as a very nice guy! We will definitely miss his occasional telephone calls always begun by a parade ground bellow: “Gunny Harmon here!” He will be missed!

By kvstark, ago

“First to Go” Book is Ready to Go!

Pre-order your copy today!

Pre-order your copy today!

After more than a few setbacks, our updated history is now ready to go. The 295-page edition traces us from our beginnings in World War II through the Gulf Wars. In our first edition two years ago we only had a few of the original photos from “Last To Know, First To Go.” In this edition we have added more than 70 photos.

Our USMCCCA webmaster Kate Stark is again publishing the names of those named in the book. Even if your name is not listed in the index, you may be mentioned in a photo caption. We will also place this notice on Face Book.

The book will sell for $33 to members and $40 for non-members. You can use the button below or send a check or credit card info to CCHQ at 110 Fox Court, Wildwood, FL 34785. Make your payments to the USMCCCA not the USMCCCA Foundation. Through the largesse of our publishers, Dave and Diane Biesel, St. Johann Press, the Association will realize $10 for each book sold.

If you have pre-ordered, your names have been sent to St. Johann Press. All books will be mailed to you from their New Jersey headquarters


Book Prices (includes S&H)





Index of names included in the book
Abel, Jon, 116
Abizaid, John, 231
Abrams, Mike, 109
Acosta, Frank, 6
Adams, Arthur H., 61
Adreon, Franklin “Pete,” 255
Agostino, Luis, 215, 226
Aideed, Mouhamad Farrah,
185, 190
Aiken, LaDonna, 262–270

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By kvstark, ago

“First to Go” revised history ready for pre-orders

Pre-order your copy today!

Pre-order your copy today!

Our updated USMCCCA history is nearly ready for shipment. We have put the book’s index on our website. There are over 500 names listed alphabetically of those who have helped us tell our story. Are you included?

Certainly, if your name is in the index below, you will want a copy of the book that commemorates the role you played in our history, right? The original history “Last to Know, First to Go” covered our history from slightly before WWII to about 1987. We have included excerpts from the original and brought it forward from that date – thanks to those who answered our requests – to about 2012.

The book’s cost is $33 to members; $40 to non-members. If you use a credit card, add a dollar. There is a button on our website www.usmccca.org that permits this. If you wish to use a check, make it payable to USMCCCA, 110 Fox Ct., Wildwood, FL 3478. The book will be shipped from St. Johann Press directly to you with free postage.


Book Prices





Index of names included in the book
Abel, Jon, 116
Abizaid, John, 231
Abrams, Mike, 109
Acosta, Frank, 6
Adams, Arthur H., 61
Adreon, Franklin “Pete,” 255
Agostino, Luis, 215, 226
Aideed, Mouhamad Farrah,
185, 190
Aiken, LaDonna, 262–270

(more…)

By kvstark, ago

Abel: CC actor passes

Jonathan Ferdinand Abel died at the age of 81 on December 15, 2013. Jonathan was born in New York, New York on June 6, 1932. He attended Riverdale Country School and graduated in 1950. He attended Connecticut Wesleyan and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1954. Jonathan Abel was a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps for twenty seven years.

By kvstark, ago

Nolen: CC passes

Born in Delight, AR, Mr. Nolen was a graduate of Texarkana Texas High School. He retired from the United States Marine Corps after 34 years of service. Mr. Nolen was a member of Battle Hill Masonic Lodge, United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association, Torrey Oaks Golf Club, Douglasville Hunting Club and the American Legion.

By kvstark, ago

Tibbetts a musician

Anyone remember CC Lee J. Tibbetts? He was the “Reece Lodder” of the ’90’s, winning most of the what is now “Merit Award” categories. He has since retired from active duty and is a member of a blues band called “The Closers” playing harmonica and vocals, mostly around the Denver […]

By kvstark, ago

Recognizing our own

CCHQ recognizes that many members go out of their way in supporting the Association.  The Booster Club and the Dedicated Members list are graphic reminders of this.  What you do not know at times is the great behind-the-scenes support we receive from some of our oldest members.  Most old timers […]

By kvstark, ago