Betsy Judge wrote: It was wonderful reading all the traffic between the Birthday and Veteran’s Day and reconnecting with so many of you. When Joe pointed out this photo in our Wall Street Journal this a.m., I thought of how lucky we are to be alive and how many other Read more…
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
Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps and Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, sergeant major of the Marine Corps lead a formation run of more than 400 Marines on the Marine Corps’ 235th birthday Nov. 10, 2010. Amos spoke to the Marines at the Marine Corps War Memorial 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…
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…
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.
Combat Correspondent Aaron Mankin is named as one of People Magazine’s 2010 Heroes of the Year in the Nov. 8 issue of People magazine on the newsstands now. Mankin, a Marine journalist was seriously injured when the assault vehicle he was riding it was destroyed by an improvised explosive device Read more…
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…
The final 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 Read more…
1stSgt Anthony Gabriel from 4th Force Recon Alameda attended the Joe Rosenthal Chapter USMCCCA meeting, Oct. 20th at the Oakland , Alameda Yacht Club. 1st Sgt Gabriel saw 3 tours in Iraq and will probably see duty in Afghanistan in the near future. 1stSgt Gabriel told the Chapter he will Read more…