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Upcoming show on HBO starring Kevin Bacon, “Taking Chance,” premiering on Saturday, February 21 at 8 p.m. Do not miss it.

First Marine Division combat correspondents (left to right) Sgt. Jose Guillen, Cpl. John Hoellwarth, SSgt. John Jamison , and I Marine Expeditionary Force combat correspondent Sgt. Colin Wyers are pictured in Kuwait during the troop buildup there before Iraq was invaded in early 2003. With the government-issued cameras used by Jamison and Wyers in short supply, Guillen and Hoellwarth each photographed the war using the personally owned cameras pictured hanging around their n

As we close another successful calendar year we offer the following accomplishments from 2008 and where we hope to be in 2009. First, our finances. Borrowing from the late Bob “Mo” Morrisey and, more recently from our own national Treasurer, Tom Kerr : “We ain’t broke.” Yes, we are definitely concerned with the sad state of the national economy and will be working diligently with our new Foundation Board to see that we survive. Fortunately, we run a bare-bones operation so

Top rated REAL COMBAT FOOTAGE - watch more videos Too often we take for granted the basic freedoms we enjoy. And we sometimes lose sight of the sacrifices made by those defending us at home and abroad. Two of this week's videos have been selected to give you a feel of what it is like to serve in combat zones over seas and on the front lines of protecting our borders. The third video is an honest commentary by those who serve that captures the joy of returning home. As a N

Synopsis The death of a salty old senior NCO who ran special operations in Vietnam leads Marine Gunner Shake Davis on a shocking and potentially lethal quest to find out what happened to hundreds of American POWs. Dale Dye graduated as a cadet officer from Missouri Military Academy but there was no money for college so he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in January 1964. He served in Vietnam in 1965 and 1967 through 1970 surviving 31 major combat operations. He em

-- Do you have a story about a past or present CC you'd like to share with the rest of us? -- Are you a CC chapter and have some news about programs or fund-raising events you'd like to promote? -- Do you have a photo of yourself as a combat correspondent? Please send to: Jack Paxton Executive Director, USMCCCA 110 Fox Court, Wildwood, FL 34785 +1 352-748-4698 E-mail: usmccca@cfl.rr.com

Jack Paxton received a call over Christmas from CC George Fritschi , whose wife had bought him Jack Laurence’ " The Cat from Hué: A Vietnam War Story” as a Christmas present. "After seeing my name mentioned in the book he called from Oregon for a lengthy chat. This prompted a thought about Laurence. I emailed him and this is his reply. Laurence now lives in England. If members have never read the book I recommend they get it as it is one of the best accounts of that war

DivPA Change: Needing to backfill a USMC/Joint billet, the Commandant has ordered recently-appointed PA Director, BrigGen. (s) Gregg Sturdevant to the National Military Command Center. Deputy Director, Col. Dave Lapan has again assumed the title of Acting Director of Public Affairs. Marines will remember that Col. Lapan also held that title upon the departure of MajGen. (s) Boomer Milstead to the Marine Corps Recruiting Command. LtCol. Matt McLaughlin , PA Director of

Also, Marine Aaron Mankin, who was severely wounded in Iraq, talks about the fears and hopes he has for his baby daughter in this story: The Hero Figure

If you are an annual dues-paying member you are reminded that the dues year is October 1 to September 31 . We have granted amnesty till December 31. Dues can be paid by phone or email using a credit card or by check to the address shown below. The email address is usmccca@cfl.rr.com . Dues are $30 for staff nco and above; $20 for sergeants and below.

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Famed war reporter Joe Galloway (left) and Middle East News managing editor Claude Salhani are among the panelists slated to participate in 67th Annual U. S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association Annual Conference in San Antonio Aug. 12-15. Both journalists have a long history of field duty with the Marines and have guest lectured at Defense Information School and countless other military-media venues.

Deepest thanks from Wounded Marine Careers Foundation! "What an inspiration last week to be in the midst of so many who have served - and are serving - as combat correspondents and in Public Affairs! It was a true honor to participate in the USMCCCA annl. gathering and we thank you for the unparalled opportunity to be part of your ranks. ... 19 of our students are in the process of applying for membership in the USMCCCA, as are Kev and myself as Affiliates. Charging forward,

USMCCCA mainstay Chas Henry , retired mustang captain and noted civilian broadcast journalist, took pen in hand for the July edition of the U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings . Chas takes on the emotional topic of military voting in "Lots of Bullets, Not Enough Ballots," noting that our deployed warriors often (still) contend with bureaucratic delays at election time. To see Chas' television reporting on military voting (and other issues), check our www.ChasHenry.com . Also

Celebrity columnist/author Jim Brady of Parade magazine fame received an honorary life membership at the business brunch Friday Aug. 15 as the 2008 USMCCCA Annual Conference wrapped up in San Antonio. Pictured with Brady is outgoing national president Keith Oliver (left) and Leatherneck editor and publisher Walt Ford. Watch this space for more pictures and reporting on the conference, which featured a Camp Pendleton reunion, a rousing banquet speech by top Marine recruit

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WASHINGTON -- Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month. “The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation?s armed forces,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. “This provision allows the application of that honor in all events involving our nation?s flag.

November 10, 2008 marked the 233rd birthday of the United States Marine Corps. To celebrate this occasion Go Daddy is proud once again to release a special birthday tribute to the Corps. (Be patient it takes time to load...) For those of you who served or are serving in other branches of our military, please accept this salute to the Marines also as a salute to the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The reason I prepared this salute to the Marine Corps was simply because

The Denig Award, established in 1968, is focused on providing special recognition to a particularly effective individual who has leveraged civilian mass communications’ avenues to promote the professional achievements of individual Marines, while highlighting the contributions of the United States Marine Corps to our country and the world. No single individual has done more in these areas, reaching a broader community, than James Brady. James Brady commanded a rifle platoon i