Was your name dropped? Did you stop paying your dues? You an find out who’s in and who’s out, by downloading the PDF of membership directory now. Remember, you must be a paid member and have a special password to access the directory. If you don’t remember what it is, 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…
Angela Mink writes: Got an opportunity to be a stringer for Exceptional Parent Magazine. Looking for EXPERIENCED writers/photographers familiar with military who would be interested in providing stories and/or imagery related to disability issues, the Exceptional Family Member Program, early intervention, disability sports, advocacy, etc. EParent Magazine is working in Read more…
Defense Media Activity, Alexandria, is looking for a Writer-Editor, GS-1082-12. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-11-396563-RB), opens on Monday, October 18, 2010 and closes Monday, October 25, 2010. The area of consideration for this announcement is All US citizens and Status Candidates. For your convenience, the JOA is located at the Read more…
Sgt. Miguel Carrasco of DINFOS let us know that fellow combat corresponent Cpl. Eugenio Montanez sustained injuries during combat operations in Afghanistan and is currently at the National Naval Medical Center in Besthesda. His wife and mother are present with him. Recently, he received his Purple Heart from the Commandant 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.
CC SSgt Luis Agostini, just returned from Afghanistan last week. With good news for his team. Just wanted to inform you that Regimental Combat Team 7 Public Affairs received the Public Relations Society of America-Inland Empire 2010 Capella Awards in Social Media and Media Relations, for our Facebook/YouTube organization sites Read more…
There will be a USMCCCA Florida Chapter meeting at noon on Oct 16, 2010 at the Sanctuary Ridge golf course club house restaurant. Sanctuary Ridge, as you will recall, is located in Clermont. Please let me know anything you’d like included for discussion and I’ll get it on the agenda. Hope Read more…
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…