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Former Marine Captain Michael McClung, a Vietnam war veteran, seemed to speak for all those gathered at the Mall in Washington, D.C. yesterday. He choked a bit as he addressed the crowd. "We have a legacy of service and we can only ask that you remember us." McClung, father of Marine Major Megan McClung , a combat correspondent who was killed in Iraq, was among the VIPs at the groundbreaking for a Vietnam Education Centrer. The facility will tell the story of the war and ho

By Jack T. Paxton, Executive Director For photos of the event click here There have been many highlights in this organization's long and glorious history dating back to the late 1940s but none would match that associated with the dedication of the Brig. Gen. Robert L. Denig Sr. Memorial at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Va., on November 17. With more than 70 members, friends, and relatives of two of the original "Denig Demons" looking on, the Memorial

Maria O'Leary , left, Chaplain William "Dan" Stallard , BrigGen. Paul J. Kennedy , Director of Public Affairs, Bernice Stavisky and USMCCCA President, Bill Haupfleisch unveil the monument of Brigadier General Robert L. Denig near the Chapel at the National Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Va., on Nov. 17th, 2012. The memorial was sponsored by donations from the United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association and raised $43,200 to complete the project. Engraved

National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Triangle, VA 22172 1.877.635.1775 info@usmcmuseum.org The National Museum of the Marine Corps is located in the town of Triangle, VA just off I-95, 36 miles south of Washington, D.C., and 76 miles north of Richmond, VA. From I-95 heading south, take Exit 150A to Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway); turn right (south) onto Route 1; travel approximately ¼ mile; the Museum’s entrance is on the right. From I-95

Unfortunately the video embedded with a script error. Please go here to watch the heart warming update . Cpl. Aaron Mankin on ABC News recently, he was severely burned by an IED explosion in 2005 while serving in Iraq.

If you are planning to attend the no-host luncheon at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant following the Denig Memorial Dedication at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Saturday, November 17 and have not yet contacted CCHQ, please do so before 1600 Friday, November 9. We are committed to giving the restaurant an accurate count one week prior to the event. The dedication ceremonies will begin in the Semper Fidelis Chapel at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 17. Mrs. Bernice S

Life Member Jenny Holbert’s new B&B – Lavender Heights Bed and Breakfast - is conveniently located in Fredericksburg, Va and would be a great place to stay while attending the Denig Dedication. Jen is offering a nice discount for USMCCCA members. Call her at 540.848.4531. Email: jenholbert419@gmail.com.

History channel is showing footage by combat camerman Frank Lee. http://www.history.com/shows/vietnam-in-hd/videos/combat-cameraman

From the Executive Director For the first time in our history the Association is struggling to find a Treasurer. Tom Kerr, who joined me as Treasurer when I took over in 2005 is retiring effective December 31.. You might remember that until several years ago, he had the combined duties of Association and Foundation Treasurer. Then, because of IRS regulations, we split the Foundation from the Association and John and Dale Dodd took over and we overcame the "rocks and sho

The late Maj. Robert B. "Mo" Morrisey , USMCCCA's first Executive Director and later its President, will be inducted into the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial on Saturday, September 15 at 10 a.m. Attendees at the 2012 USMCCCA Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel will be transported by bus from the hotel at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The ceremonies will feature the ceremonial induction unit from Mount Soledad and will last approximately one hour. Those attending from the San Diego

My Fellow CCs:With our 2012 conference in San Diego fast approaching, some of you may have heard rumors that I will not be attending our annual confab. I want to take this opportunity to set the record straight. It is true that I will not be attending the conference but the reason is simple. For some time now, during both my terms as president of the foundation and more recently as president of our association, I have been battling kidney disease. End Stage Renal Disease

In one of the most successful efforts in the history of this Association, the memorial to our founder, Brig. Gen. Robert L. Denig Sr., his "Demons" and all CCs at the National Museum of the Marine Corps is now completely paid for. Additionally, the 78 inscribed bricks that will immediately surround the memorial are now sold as well. The handsome black granite memorial will be officially dedicated November 17 at 10 a.m. While ceremonies are still being worked on by the comm

Brick sales at the Denig Memorial have been fantastic. Only five bricks remain to be sold to complete the area immediately surrounding the memorial. While the first 71 sold will be placed in the site in time for the dedication on Saturday November 17, the remaining 7 will be placed prior to the end of the year. CCHQ has had several inquiries from buyers who have received their Certificates of Authenticity from the Museum. "Will my brick be placed in the immediate surrou

The third issue of the 2012 “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 a registered member of this site, you can download the newsletter by clicking on the image to the right.

The 2012 Dedicated Member Campaign was another sterling success thanks to the efforts of our members. It is now closed. This year we raised a total of $3,421 which will enhance our ability to keep the Foundation in good financial shape. Your contributions were greatly appreciated.