Like the “Black Friday” sales following holidays, the rush to get a Denig Memorial Brick has reached stampede proportions. As of Tuesday, July 10, 67 bricks had been ordered leaving only 11 remaining for the area available surrounding the Denig Memorial. Thursday noon (this week) is the final date for Read more…
The official dedication of the Brig. Gen. Robert L. Denig Sr. Memorial at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, VA will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday November 17. Former winners of the USMCCCA’s prestigious Denig Award will be invited to attend the dedication. A no host luncheon Read more…
The 27th Biennial Women Marines Association (WMA) expects a large contingent of Marines to meet in Philadelphia (Aug. 31-Sept. 4th, 2012) to celebrate generations of service as Marines. Our 2012 Convention is dedicated to those Marines who have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. It is the perfect time for Read more…
Executive Director Note: Contrary to emails you may receive concerning Chuck Beveridge, he is not in Africa, is not sick, and is not requesting your money. Folks, this is a scam in which someone has corrupted his FaceBook page and is asking for money in his name. While we would Read more…
This is a March 30 progress report on contributions to the Denig Memorial, scheduled for unveiling this November at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, VA.
Some background for those of you reading about the Memorial, possibly for the first time. The actual cost of the Memorial, including $1,000 in permanent maintenance, is $26,895.
Executive Director, Jack Paxton says we need about 30 more bricks purchased to complete the 76 total needed to surround the Denig Memorial. Foundation President Victoria Turney sent out an email to former collegues of the JPAO shop at El Toro/Tustin during 1984 – 1989 asking for donations toward a brick…. Read more…
This is an update for all members and friends. Old Corps sportscaster Bob Kinsman used to close his AFRTS radio show in the mid-60s saying: “Well, folks, this is Bob Kinsman rounding third and heading home.” That is precisely the situation your USMCCCA Foundation is in. We are close and Read more…
If you were perusing the Washington Post Lifestyle section on Feb 10, 2012 you may have seen a familiar face. Our own Chas Henry was pictured in an article about the new radio station WNEW, 99.1 FM in the D.C. area. He is a mid-day anchor from 1000-1400.
CC Executive Director Jack Paxton was guest speaker for DINFOS’ graduating Intermediate Public Affairs Specialist Course (IPASC) on Feb. 2. When school commandant, Col. Jeremy Martin, presented our chief administrator with a certificate of appreciation, Jack turned the tables and bestowed upon Martin a one-year complimentary membership. Col. Martin, who Read more…
The first 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 form Read more…