News

From the Executive Director For the first time in our history the Association is struggling to find a Treasurer.  Tom Kerr, who joined me as Treasurer when I took over in 2005 is retiring effective December 31..  You might remember that until several years ago, he had the combined duties Read more…

The late Maj. Robert B. “Mo” Morrisey, USMCCCA’s first Executive Director and later its President, will be inducted into the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial on Saturday, September 15 at 10 a.m. Attendees at the 2012 USMCCCA Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel will be transported by bus from the hotel at 9 Read more…

My Fellow CCs:With our 2012 conference in San Diego fast approaching, some of you may have heard rumors that I will not be attending our annual confab.  I want to take this opportunity to set the record straight. It is true that I will not be attending the conference but Read more…

In one of the most successful efforts in the history of this Association, the memorial to our founder, Brig. Gen. Robert L. Denig Sr., his “Demons” and all CCs at the National Museum of the Marine Corps is now completely paid for. Additionally, the 78 inscribed bricks that will immediately Read more…

Brick sales at the Denig Memorial have been fantastic.  Only five bricks remain to be sold to complete the area immediately surrounding the memorial.   While the first 71 sold will be placed in the site in time for the dedication on Saturday November 17, the remaining 7 will be placed Read more…

The third issue of the 2012 “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 Read more…

The 2012 Dedicated Member Campaign was another sterling success thanks to the efforts of our members.  It is now closed.   This year we raised a total of $3,421 which will enhance our ability to keep the Foundation in good financial shape.  Your contributions were greatly appreciated.

The USMCCCA Foundation Scholarship committee, headed by Sally Pritchett, has announced two winners of scholarships for the coming academic year. Sarah Pacheco, a 2011 scholarship winner, will receive a $3,000 Foundation grant for general studies under the Gladys McPartland Scholarship award category.  She is currently attending Germanna Community College studying Read more…