Although not an active CC, Gary Daugherty a retired public affairs master sergeant.  was seriously injured while trying to stop a couple of fleeing drug dealers in Johnson City, TN. He retired out of Cherry Point in 2004 after 20 yrs as a CC. He was one of those golden voices on AFN for many [...]

Capt. Clark Carpenter relinquished command of Marine Detachment Fort Meade, Md., to Maj. Beatriz Yarrish
FORT MEADE, Md. (Jan. 12, 2012) – Capt. Clark Carpenter relinquished command of Marine Detachment Fort Meade, Md., to Maj. Beatriz Yarrish during a change-of-command ceremony at the detachment here Jan. 12.
Carpenter, who has commanded the detachment since July 2010, will [...]

Carol Rees, new Foundation Treasurer
John Dodd, Treasurer since the USMCCCA Foundation was revitalized several years ago, will resign that position at the end of the First Quarter, 2012.  As most know, he is a master instructor at the Defense Information School (DINFOS) and the time constraints of that job preclude him serving any longer.   
In reality, [...]

The letter below contained these photos: an amputee with his new adaptive truck. A pair of newlyweds, one recently released from Walter Reed/Bethesda in front of their new adaptive home and a service person rehabbing on special equipment provided.
(Ed. Note:  The following letter from the Semper Fi Fund  was received at CCHQ January 6 addressed [...]

Denig Memorial Site: Directly across from the Denig Memorial are two benches and a stone retaining wall. You can see the Chapel in the background. (Photos by Red Carpenter). Denig Memorial Site: This is the approved site for the Brig. Gen. Robert L. Denig Sr. Memorial at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Very [...]

The USMCCCA troops, Jack Paxton, Executive Director, Chuck Beveridge, Art Director and Kate Stark, Webmaster wish everyone a happy holiday season. (We aren’t really this limber, it’s movie magic…)
Play it twice, You Tube junks up the first time with an AD, the second time…it’s [...]

Cynthia AtwoodCynthia Atwood, CC Life Member, was awarded a Master of Arts Degree in Security Studies, Homeland Security and Defense at commencement ceremonies Friday, December 16 at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA.  The CHDS Master’s degree program is a fast-pasted, challenging program that requires a major commitment of time from its students.
After retirement from [...]

Defense Media Activity, (Office of the Inspector General) is looking for an Chief of Assistance, GS-1801-13.  The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-12-570337-MP) opened on Friday, December 02, 2011 and closes on Friday, December 16, 2011. This announcement is open to Status Candidates.  For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following website: [...]

Four years ago CCHQ was contacted by  a grandson (we believe) of our founder, BrigGen. Robert L. Denig Sr.  Since that early email correspondence, this person has disappeared from our contact list.  Anyone with knowledge of any Denig descendant is asked to contact CCHQ at usmccca@cfl.rr.com or call Jack Paxton, Executive Director, at [...]

Members who might like to spend four-five days in a nice time share in Cancun “for free” November 19-23 should contact Chas Henry at  chas@chashenry.com. The Henry’s were to vacation there but work interfered. You must get there on your own, [...]

John DoddThe 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 duties.
Interested persons should contact [...]

A graphic novel by combat correspondent Dale Dye
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 [...]

TW0 WISE OWLS–Fred Lash (l) and John Metelsky swap war stories at the annual Hoot and reunion at the National Press Club in Washington on Nov. 5. Lash, a past president of the USMCCCA, became a Silver Owl, having held membership at the Press Club for 25 years. Metelsky was marking his 47th year of [...]

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 we announced on this site that [...]

4th quarter newsletter
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 here.
If you are [...]