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Larry Miller, Research Specialist, National WWII Museum , New Orleans, is looking to do video recording interviews for WWII combat correspondents from PA, NJ, NY and the DC area. Contact him by phone at 610. 375.1934 or email him at: lmiller4@comcast.net .

Matt Daniels, founder of www.greatamericans.com has been asked to create a Great Americans channel on Hulu.com that will launch on thier third anniversary (Veteran’s Day of this year). This channel will also focus on honoring Americans in the military, law enforcement, and Fire/EMS communities. While we have an extensive body of online video content, Hulu will only support videos in Standard Definition (or higher) resolution . As a result, we are now seeking to expand our

From vacation and back on the job.

Hi Everyone, I wanted to catch you up on what has happened recently and give you dad's new contact information. Unfortunately, dad suffered a mild stroke just as he was making great progress recovering from the heart operation. While the stroke was not major it has affected his speech a little and his interest in reading and staying in touch with his many friends. Here is dad's new phone number 301-949-2999 , it will be active by Wednesday afternoon. We have moved him to a

Master Gunnery Sgt Jerry Gutierrez , 4600 Career Field Enlisted Specialist, takes questions regarding the University Level Training program after his brief Aug. 2, 2010 at the USMC Combat Camera Conference in San Francisco. (Photo by Capt. Keith "The Bull" Stevenson/Released)

The Director’s Cut: DivPA’s Monthly Newsletter to the Marine Corps’ PA Community is now online you can download it here Marines – The in-box is a tyrannical master from which short-fused tasks, fires, and crises constantly dominate our time. Now is the perfect opportunity to pause and evaluate your long-range strategy for a variety of topics: the strategic goals of your office, your professional goals, and your personal and family long-range plans. For Headquarters Marine Cor

Executive Director J ack Paxton was honored when GySgt. Brenda Varnadore , Plans Chief at Division of Public Affairs, asked him to reenlist her at the 2010 Conference. The event took place during the pre-banquet reception August 26. To look at the hundreds of photos from the 2010 USMCCCA Conference posted. Please click here.

As webmaster, I am woefully behind. Upcoming this week will be the award winning entries, photos of the conference, new officers and Foundation board but in the meantime, please visit Sgt. Jimmy Shea's Facebook page for some fabulous moments at the award ceremony . And Victoria Turney's album on facebook . --Kate Stark

The complimentary Silver Legacy Hotel Shuttle stops along the curb, outside the D Doors located North of Baggage Claim , to pick up passengers. When you see your shuttle, please approach the vehicle and board. (Be advised the shuttle may not stop in front of you.) Silver Legacy shuttles arrive 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the hour. Except Fridays & Sundays between 9:00 am & 5:00 pm when service is available every 15 minutes. (shuttle operates 5:15 AM - 11:45 PM)

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Not sure when you are arriving in Reno but I have about 12 seats open for a pre-conference social taking place Monday aboard a chartered boat on Lake Tahoe, timeline is provided below. We are limited to a total count of 50 people, I currently have a mix (mainly active duty officer/SNCOs/spouses) of 38 registered guests and I would like to fill the remaining 12 seats with Association members. The cost will be appr: $40 per person. I realize this is unfolding late in the game b

Items are needed for the silent auction and door prizes at our annual conference in Reno August 23-27. If you have items that can be used, please send them to Don Coleman, 1955 Bafford Lane, Fallon, NV 89406

If you know the following CCs please tell them to contact CCHQ with their current mailing addresses: Richard S. Beal, Brainerd, MN Shirley Corley, Sarasota, FL John Deering, Goodlettsville, TN Bart DeVito, Ossining, NY Michael Furgal, Monroe, WI Caryl Hanson, Oakland, CA Stewart J. Johnson, Boise, ID Jason Johnston, Los Angeles| James Bond Johnson, Long Beach, CA Allen Mainard, North Cullman, AL Kevin McCants, Tarawa Terrace, NC Robert Powell, Jr. Mechanicsville, VA David Si

The hotel room rate guarantee expires Friday. Those going better wicki-wicki to be assured of the guaranteed $53 rate . (Hotel has plenty of rooms but the guarantee officially has to stop Friday). -- Jack Paxton, Executive Director

During the annual business meeting at a CC conference some 25 years ago, the chair brought up the issue of why more CCs hadn't taken advantage of Life Memberships . So at the end of the session, a small group of us made a beeline to the treasurer to sign up. I walked away with membership number 0010/L. I thought that was pretty cool, the tenth CC to become a Life Member. When our current Membership Directory was posted recently to the USMCCCA web site, I thought I'd look to

The 2010 Annual Dedicated Member campaign has ended with a bang! Nearly $5,000 has been donated to the Foundation by 51 VERY dedicated members and we appreciate it. These CCs will find their names in the 2010 Annual Conference Journal now being readied for print. Foundation President Don O'Neal and the Foundation Board sincerely appreciate the response.

Don Gee was awarded the Distinguished Citizens Medal Gold by the Marine Corps League's National Commandant, James Laskey on April 23. Below is his citation: "... Marine Don H. Gee has been involved in many League activities along with many outside organizations and activities. Marine Gee has held every Detachment office and in the past has held offices at the Department and National levels. He is currently the Detachment Adjutant/Paymaster, Public Relations Officer and Ne

The Director’s Cut: DivPA’s Monthly Newsletter to the Marine Corps’ PA Community is now online you can download it here Marines – Today’s commanders must understand the battle of narratives as well as they understand the application of violence. Surrendering the narrative may not have the harsh, immediate, and tangible consequences of the inappropriate application of violence, but it can be deadly over time. For example, public outcry over the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib

Members Alert: For several years we have been selling a very few items with a distinctive logo created by Art Director Chuck Beveridge. I am pleased to announce a new partnership with Queensboro Shirt Factory that will enable us to offer many different items of men's and women's clothing at reasonable prices ALL with the embroidered logo. We have marked up the items for a very minimal profit that will be used in support of our many projects. This is your USMCCCA Corne