Major Megan M. McClung died in Iraq, Dec. 6, 2006. She was the first female Marine officer to be killed in the conflict. Photo courtesy of William G. Smith

CC Lee Tibbetts asks that anyone who can, please help sponsor Amanda Rose who is running in honor of former CC Major Megan McClung, USMC who was killed in Iraq in Dec 2006. Rose worked with her as a junior Marine and think it’s important to remember those lost. She was a bold woman and bright spirit.

Rose will be running 26.2 miles to raise money and awareness for those battling with blood cancer. She is proud to be running with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
 
Please use the link in this email to donate online quickly and securely plus learn more about her progress. You will receive a confirmation of your donation by email and Rose will be notified as soon as you make your donation.

To sponsor Amanda Rose go here: http://pages.teamintraining.org/wch/corps09/ahay2w

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In 2010, “The Pacific” will air on HBO as a ten part mini series.

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Few photographers will find themselves in as dangerous a setting as Somalia. But some of the lessons learned there by New York Times photographer Michael Kamber, who is at work on a book about photojournalism and war photography, can be applied to many challenging situations. To read his tips go here.

Another great place to visit is Lens
Lens is the photojournalism blog of The New York Times, presenting the finest and most interesting visual and multimedia reporting — photographs, videos and slide shows. A showcase for Times photographers, it also seeks to highlight the best work of other newspapers, magazines and news and picture agencies; in print, in books, in galleries, in museums and on the Web.

John Barwell

CC Life member, John Barwell, a third-year student at The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, was recently elected in a national search to serve a one-year term as student editor of the American Bar Association Student Lawyer magazine. For more about John please see this.

Corporal Tyson Holm

This years’ winner of the Corporal William T. Perkins Award Combat Cameraman of the Year is Cpl Tyson H. Holm of the 3D Marine Division (REIN).

Corporal Tyson Holm assigned to 3D Marine Division as a Combat Lithographer (4612), volunteered to deploy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as a Combat Camera Photographer, Driver/Gunner, Regional Corps Advisory Command-Central (RCAC-C), 201st Corps, Afghan National Army (ANA) from 29 October 2007 to 18 November 2008. Although deployed as Photographer, Cpl Holm was also assigned as a member of Embedded Training Team (ETT) at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bostick and Combat Outpost (COP) Lybert, which were two of the most remote and austere locations in the area of operations.  As a young corporal, he supervised and led Marines and Army Security Force Personnel, advised and mentored an Afghan company, coordinated logistics, conducted numerous foot patrols and convoys, and improved the fortification of COP Lybert. His Combat Camera responsibilities were; to provide a photographic history for the RCAC-C training, and provide a monthly newsletter for the spouses and families of all the deployed personnel.

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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 show your pride.

Semper Fi,
Don O’Neal
President USMCCCA Foundation