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Jeremy Martin , Bell's Director of Public Affairs and Engagement for the National Capital Region, was recently named to the USMCCCA Foundation's Board of Directors. Martin, a former DINFOS Commandant, received his affiliate membership card from the CCs' late executive director, Jack Paxton in 2011. Pictured with Jeremy at the Bell booth on the floor of the Washington Convention Center at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Convention are from left: Mrs. Sally Tho

Eric Carlson retired from the Marines in 1998 and has been working as a reporter for the weekly Leelanau Enterprise newspaper continuously since then, mostly from his home office as a part-timer. When he retired from the Marines, Eric was the father of a three-year-old girl and a one-year-old boy, and considered parenting his primary occupation. His daughter is a recent graduate of Michigan State University and his son is in his final year as a cadet at the U.S. Military

Keith Oliver unearthed this approximate 6 minute video about DINFOS trained story tellers. Give it a look. It's why we do what we do.

Professional Development and Training Symposium Wrap, Part II New Association board member Sgt. Melodie Snarr , 22, was the youngest national officer confirmed at the annual business meeting held in conjunction with the 2018 USMCCCA Professional Development and Training Symposium; and Foundation President and Korean War veteran Tom Kerr , 83, back for "one more ride," is the most seasoned. Snarr is joined on the Association Board by two fellow newcomers to the decision-maki

By Michael Stokey Get some. I’m not sure what that some was anymore. A remnant of war, slip of the past, a time when everything was at its worse and you and the men around you were at their best - when you were really one for all and all for one? But, in our case, to get some meant you had to get there. Enter Tim Davis and The Greatest Generations Foundation . Capt. Dale Dye , USMC Ret., a fellow First Marine Division Combat Correspondent had gotten to know Davis a few y

Today we welcome aboard our newest CC:  Matthew Sokol , sports reporter for the Camp Lejeune Globe. He says: I have been working at the Globe since February and I cover a variety of events that take place in the Camp Lejeune area such as the Semper Fit group exercise classes, Lejeune High School athletics and Grand Prix Series runs and much more. My goal is to provide the best coverage of sporting events that involve Marines, Sailors and veterans. I am glad and honored to b

It's not the most fun way to get a free Life Membership in the USMCCCA - but you rate it if you are a Purple Heart recipient. Staff Sgt. Albert "Combat" Carls is among those who have earned the lifetime designation during the Iraq and Afghanistan fighting — but the bennie includes any 45XX family, past or present, who was wounded in battle. If this applies to you or a buddy, please contact CC Executive Director Kate Stark to claim your life membership. And check out this 2

CC member Capt. Karen Holliday, pictured here with Marine Corps Director of Communication, Brig. Gen. Bill Seely , is among those who signed up to run for a USMCCCA Board position in 2019. Nominations opened at the Annual Business Meeting in New Bern on Aug. 21 and will close May 15, 2019. Holliday serves as the Director of Communications Strategy and Operations at Twentynine Palms, California. Those seeking to serve at the national level are encouraged to contact Nominatio

USMCCCA Post-Conference Check-in from Chris Kowalik from ProFeds on Vimeo .

Chuck Lane was a Gunny in 1968, assigned as Press Chief of the 1st MarDiv ISO in Vietnam. He retired a master sergeant in 1974 while serving as Information Chief of the 9th District in Overland Park, Kansas. Today, Chuck, a member of the USMCCCA, and his wife, Marvel , live in Washington state following an additional 30-year career as a truck driver. For the past 14 years, Chuck has been driving his 2003 Chevy pickup truck to transport firefighters and equipment to battle w

An article from Pulitzer prize winning photojournalist Carol Guzy was published in The East Hampton Press & The Southampton Press. In it she describes some lessons learned. You can read it here .

By D. Clare When I enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 17, I wanted only two things in life—to be a Marine and journalist. It was only when I got out of the Corps four years later that I realized achieving one’s goals required more than desire and ability. Fortunately, based on my childhood ambition, being a former Marine and combat correspondent provided enough of a foundation to build upon my personal and professional goals. By the age of 20 — when most peers fro

Dan McSweeney , proud hometown resident of New York City's Morningside Heights, is back on the USMCCCA rolls. Armed with masters from both Fordham University (MBA) and Columbia (International Affairs), the former USMCR major and 24th MEU PAO has been in the consulting biz in recent years. Mac recently completed a 3-year stint as President of the United War Veterans Council of the Greater New York City area. And he is the founder and president of InterSect LLC, a firm that

Stand by for fun!  A pair of USMCCCA notables --  Fred "Flash" Lash and Yolanda Mayo -- will emcee the annual awards banquet in New Bern, North Carolina next month. Each has handled the chore before, as well as countless other high-vis events, but this marks the first time in a number of years that our Association audience will be regaled with tandem talents at the podiums. Fred, recently retired from the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security, is a retired Ma

Schedule of Events Last updated July 17, 2018 For a downloadable/print copy click here 2018 USMCCCA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING SYMPOSIUM Monday 20 August 0800-1700 Check in, Registration: Assorted Social, Team-Building Recreational Activities Available, Including Fishing, Golf, and MCAS CPNC Tour (T) 1500 Board Meeting: Current National Officers and Directors 1830 Welcome Reception - buffet 2100 Command Post Open Tuesday 21 August O800 Symposium Welcome 0830 Flour

Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2017 Marine Corps Visual Information and Excellence in Communication (VIEC) awards, The COMMSTRAT Awards and the Marine Corps Association Leatherneck Awards. Headquarters Marine Corps and the USMC Combat Correspondents Association (USMCCCA) will present awards at 6:15 pm on Aug. 22, during the USMCCCA Professional Development and Training Symposium in New Bern, N.C, Aug. 21-23.  Uniform is dress blues (active duty) or cocktail a