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Chuck Beveridge at Iwo Jima shows up on ABC News

By admin | March 4th, 2010

Chuck Beveridge is in the red shirt on the left.
Eagle-eyed Don Knight spotted Chuck Beveridge during an ABC news piece about the return of Iwo Jima veterans 65 years later to the the island. Cy O’Brien is also on the tour but not shown on camera.
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Hey, that was Dad!

By admin | March 2nd, 2010

CC Lifemember Frank Real
PBS recently aired an “American Experience” segment entitled “The Kennedy’s.” In this particular segment, Ted Kennedy’s plane had crashed near Southampton, Mass in 1964. CC Life Member Frank Real’s sons spotted their dad in one portion, taped it and sent several still photos of it to their dad. Frank tells of his involvement.
Frank [...]

Norm Hatch profiled on WWII site

By admin | February 10th, 2010

Member Norm Hatch is featured on the website, "The World at War."
Norm Hatch, one our members, has been profiled on a website created by Ade Pitman called “The World at War.” It is dedicated to preserving the memories of veterans of World War II. It also aims to help guide visitors around Normandy and other [...]

Dale Dye describes work on HBO’s “The Pacific”

By admin | January 14th, 2010

Tom Hanks, Capt Dale Dye and Steven Spielberg discuss filming on the set of HBO's "The Pacific." Photo by David James/HBO
CC Lifemember, Capt Dale Dye on the set of HBO's "The Pacific." Photo by David James/HBO
By Capt. Dale Dye USMC (Ret), Senior Military Advisor on HBO’s “The Pacific.”
It took nearly two years of hard campaigning to [...]

Anyone served with these WWII CCs?

By admin | January 4th, 2010

Veteran CC Cy O’Brien would like to hear from anyone who served with the following WWII CCs: Jerry O’Leary, Pat O’Sheal, Bill Burnett and Bill Ross. Cy has been asked to do an article about his service as CC and others who served with him. Either call Cy at 301.438.0209 or (cell) 240.393.4873. You may [...]

Several CCs suggest viewing the film “Chosin”

By admin | November 20th, 2009

The final edit of the Independent Film Week teaser for the documentary film “Chosin” is now available on YouTube. Produced by Brian Iglesias and Anton Sattler. Directed by Brian Iglesias. For more information see [...]

Joe Pratt where are you?

By admin | November 8th, 2009

Member Mawk Arnold is seeking info on a former CC by the name of Joe Pratt. Joe also served as an advisor to ARVNs in another tour and Mawk believes he was wounded, possibly even losing a foot but still remaining on active duty. Contact Mawk at (email) mawkalice@aol.com or call him at [...]

Applebees offer free meal to Vets

By admin | October 22nd, 2009

In recognition of your service to our country, all veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to eat free at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar Restaurants this Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov.11, 2009.
As you may recall, Applebee’s launched a pilot program last year on Veterans Day offering free entrees to military service personnel and veterans. [...]

Marines Pay Tribute to Fallen Heroes at Arlington

By admin | October 10th, 2009

MGySgt Phil Mehringer at grave of Col. Ortiz Peter J. Ortiz, Arlington National Cemetary.
Story and photo by Don Knight, Awards Chairman
The seemingly endless rows of headstones shelter the remains of more than 320,000 veterans from every war and major conflict in United States history. They cover 624 rolling acres at Arlington National Cemetery, overlooking the [...]

Cy O'Brien invited to cut the cake at the CMC Birthday Ball

By admin | October 6th, 2009

Cyril O'Brien, USMC (ret.) is recognized during the Welcome Reception at the 2009 Annual USMCCCA Conference in Hampton, Va.
Captain Cyril O’Brien, USMC (Ret), has been invited by General James T. Conway, Commandant of the Marine Corps, to attend his Washington, D.C. Birthday Ball on Nov. 14, 2009 as a special guest.
The Commandant wrote, “As the oldest Marine present, [...]

Deco Lighting Illuminates World's Largest US Marine Base at 29 Palms, CA with ... - WebWire (press release) March 9, 2010
Deco Lighting Illuminates World's Largest US Marine Base at 29 Palms, CA with ...WebWire (press release)When the US Marine Corps needed to upgrade outdoor lighting at Twentynine Palms, their largest base in the world, they chose Deco Lighting's 100000 hour ...and more » […]
USMC Battle Color Detachment's Free Performances On Oahu - Honolulu Advertiser March 9, 2010
USMC Battle Color Detachment's Free Performances On OahuHonolulu AdvertiserThe United States Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment has four scheduled public performances on Oahu from March 10 through 13. The precision drill of the ...First Ever Battle Color Ceremony On Guam Draws Hundreds To AsanPacific News CenterMarine Corps color guard will perform fr […]
Marine Corps League to hold spring luncheon - The Desert Sun March 9, 2010
Marine Corps League to hold spring luncheonThe Desert SunMarine Corps League Detachment 1156 has scheduled its spring luncheon for 11 am Wednesday at Woodhaven Country Club, 41-555 Woodhaven Drive East, ... […]
Ghana Armed Forces to train with US Navy and Marine corps - BusinessGhana March 9, 2010
Ghana Armed Forces to train with US Navy and Marine corpsBusinessGhana... since they will conduct joint training with the United States Navy and the Marine corps. conducted by the US Navy and the Ghana Naval Base. ...Air Force warrant officers: What do you think?AirForceTimes.comall 5 news articles » […]
GD awarded modification for RG-31 parts - UPI.com March 9, 2010
defproGD awarded modification for RG-31 partsUPI.comLONDON, Ontario, March 9 (UPI) -- General Dynamics received a contract modification from the US Marine Corps for the delivery of spare parts to support an ...Canadian firm wins US Marine Corps parts contract worth US$41.5MWinnipeg Free PressGeneral Dynamics Awarded $41 Million for RG-31 MRAP Spare PartsPR N […]
BAE to increase power output for HMMWVs - UPI.com March 9, 2010
BAE to increase power output for HMMWVsUPI.comBAE was awarded the contract to equip a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle with a new power system as part of the Marine Corps Onboard Vehicle Power ...BAE Systems to Provide Onboard Vehicle Power System for Evaluation by U.S. ...MarketWatch (press release)all 16 news articles » […]
Victim identified as sailor at Pearl - Honolulu Advertiser March 9, 2010
Victim identified as sailor at PearlHonolulu AdvertiserAlan Crouch, a Marine Corps Base Hawaii spokesman. "First responders had eyes on Petty Officer Mudd at approximately 6:30. By 6:35, we had two guys from ...Navy sailor identified as man who died in waters off Kaneohe Marine baseHonolulu Star-BulletinNavy identifies body as that of sailorNavyTimes.co […]

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Chuck Beveridge at Iwo Jima shows up on ABC News

Hey, that was Dad!

Norm Hatch profiled on WWII site

Dale Dye describes work on HBO’s “The Pacific”

Anyone served with these WWII CCs?

Several CCs suggest viewing the film “Chosin”

Joe Pratt where are you?

Applebees offer free meal to Vets

Marines Pay Tribute to Fallen Heroes at Arlington

Cy O'Brien invited to cut the cake at the CMC Birthday Ball

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