So it’s been a little over a year since we re-launched the website for the United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association. During that time we have published 347 stories, created 64 pages, and had 94 comments. The chart above tells you how many visitors we’ve had per month. Special […]
Don O’Neal, USMCCCA Foundation President reminds us that CC Bill Hendricks, now deceased, was one of the Toys for Tots program founders, and the program continues as a legacy to his memory… so do what you can.
Florida chapter members at the National conference present a check to the USMCCCA Foundation. From left: Chuch Beveridge, Tom Kerr, Jack Paxton, Red Carpenter, Mawk Arnold, Don O'Neal (Foundation President), Kate Stark, Bob McEwen, Hank Ehlbeck.
Nine members of the Florida Chapter USMCCCA attended the national conference recently in Hampton, Virginia. Jack and Pat Paxton came from Wildwood, FL, Kate Stark from Gainsville, FL, Bob McEwen from Indian Shores, FL, Allen Moore from Altamonte Springs, FL, Tom and Sheila Kerr from Niceville, FL, Red and Ann Carpenter from Spring Hill, FL, Hank and Trudy Ehlbeck from Port Orange, FL, Chuck and Mary Beveridge from Birmingham, AL, and Mawk and Alice Arnold from Daphne, AL. Needless to say the Florida Chapter’s presence was felt in many ways.
Robert Wynkoop is the recipient of the 2009 USMCCCA Foundation Scholarship. He is in his final year at Vanderbilt University where is majoring in communications under the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP). After graduating Robert will report to the Basic School at Quantico. The recipient of the 2009 […]
News Photography 1st Place - Cpl. Richard S. Blumenstein: URUMA CITY, Okinawa - Students from Iha Elementary School present Marines with gifts as a sign of appreciation at the school March 12. Twelve Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, volunteered their time to teach Okinawan children English and host an Easter egg hunt.
Category sponsored by Sharon Ford
1st Place: Cpl. Richard S. Blumenstein, 31stMEU
“Kids like English” was Blumenstein’s caption on his photo of a youngster showing off a wide grin as he handed a Marine his work of art in front of his classmates in Uruma, Okinawa.
2nd Place: LCpl. Bobby J. Yarbrough, MCB Okinawa
Honorable Mention: Cpl. Nicole A. Lavine, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms
Honorable Mention: LCpl. Pete Zrioka, MCAS Yuma
Honorable Mention: lstLt. Caleb Eames, Marine Logistics Group, Albany GA
More award-winning images can be seen below
The deadline for purchasing ads for the 2009 Conference Journal has been extended until 15 July 2009. If you’ve already purchased your ad, the Foundation thanks you for your support. If you have procrastinated there is still time. Click here to complete your transaction ASAP. There is still time to […]
“LtCol. Jack Lewis died Saturday May 24, 2009. He died due to a fight with lung cancer. He lived a long and celebrated life. A war hero, stunt man, book writer, editor, business owner, and father to three sons and two daughters as well as a grandfather to three grandsons and five grand daughters. He was loved and respected. We will all miss him.” — Kehau Kuala, his daughter
Just a reminder. The Florida Chapter will meet at noon on 2 May 2009 at Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club in Clermont, FL. While we will discuss all Chapter concerns, the main topic will be the 5 June golf tournament. Think about what you can contribute – play – get players […]
CC Regular and Associate Members are reminded that May 15 is the deadline for nominations for four officer and two board member positions of the USMCCCA. Curretn officers and board holders can be found here.
Each officer (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer) is elected for a one year period. Board members are elected to fill staggered two year terms. This year we will fill two Board of Director positions. Members whose terms expire this year are Don O’Neal and Vicki Conkel Turney.
Don O’Neal, USMCCCA Foundation President, announced today that the 2009 Dedicated Member Campaign has already topped $3,000 thanks to the members listed below. “This is especially gratifying as we have taken some big hit losses from several of our corporate partners already this year. We hope you’ll keep those gifts coming!” If you would like to make a dedication go here.
“In memory of Chuck DeMar”
– MSgt. Doug Weatherman
– Don Gee
– Hank Ehlbeck
– LtCol. James Vance, USMC (Ret.)
– George D. Bieber, MGySgt. (Ret.)
– Fred Lash
– Cindy Lajeunesse
“In memory of Ceresse”
– Keith Oliver
– Cochise Cash
“In memory of Maj. Megan McClung”
-Jenny M. Holbert
“In memory of Marines KIA of 2-F-23 and 24the replacement draft at Iwo Jima.”
– Dale J. Cook
– Cy O’Brien
– Agostino VonHassell
“Saluting Sr. Airman M.G. Barrr Jr. USAF Iraq ’09”
– Malcolm G. Barr Sr.
“In memroy of Gladys McPartland ‘CCs Semper Fi Lady'”
– Sue Sousa
– William S. Clark
– Dennis Neal
– Thomas Rutherford
– Herbert Schwarzbach
“In loving memory of Gen. Robert H. Barrow” (more…)