Combat Correspondent Dale Dye is at it again…he has a new graphic novel published, called Code Word: Geronimo based upon the moment-by-moment story of the clandestine raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Scripted by Captain Dale Dye (USMC, Ret) and Julia Dewey Dye, PhD–Military History and Anthropology. Capt. Read more…
The USMCCCA Foundationis seeking a member or spouse of a member with an accounting or bookkeeping background to serve as voluntary treasurer of the USMCCCA Foundation. Due to increasing duties as a master instructor at the Defense Information School (DINFOS) John Dodd has asked to be relieved of the Treasurer Read more…
As you are now (or will shortly) be receiving your newsletters “Now Hear This” we feel an explanation is necessary regarding proposed memorials on Pages 5 and 8; one for Bob Morrisey, the other for BrigGen. Robert L. Denig Sr. at the Museum, which follows this announcement. Four days ago Read more…
The fourth 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…
An ambitious memorial project launched by the rejuvenated San Diego Chapter will honor twice-USMCCCA president and its first executive director, the late Robert “Mo” Morrisey. “Project Mo” will culminate with the placing of a commemorative plaque, photo and inscription on San Diego’s Mount Soledad in La Jolla during the USMCCCA Read more…
The Headquarters Marine Corps, Division of Public affairs is currently organizing a series of commemorative events in honor of the 50th anniversary of Operation SHUFLY, the first U.S. Marine Corps engagement in combat operations leading to the Vietnam War. They are seeking any Marines who served in support of Operation Read more…
I am currently putting together a small video slideshow of Combat Camera and PAO Marines doing their jobs. This video is for our Marine Corps ball. If you have photos of you or other COMCAM/PAO Marines, please forward them my way. Email them to… Sgt. Brandon M. Owen United States Read more…
Frank Real, a retired newspaper editor and reporter, member of the USMCCCA and public affairs officer for the New England Division, Marine Corps League has written a story about Dan Lamothe, a senior writer for Military Times Newspapers, covering combat operations in Afghanistan as an embedded war correspondent with the Read more…
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is now accepting submissions for its annual awards program. Each year, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation presents a series of awards honoring the outstanding, creative work of individuals in preserving and propagating the history, traditions and culture of the Marine Corps. Marines and civilians alike may submit their own entries or the distinguished work of others for consideration. Awards will be presented at the Foundation’s annual ceremony on April 21, 2012. Submissions deadline is December 31, 2011.
Sgt Mallory S. Vanderschans’ photo of Commandant Gen. James F. Amos adorns the cover of Sea Power magazine this month. The shot was taken while CMC was addressing his Marines on the flight line at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan.