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GySgt. Soukhi Forbes received her complimentary,  one-year membership in the USMCCCA from her new boss, Maj. Neil Murphy , during graduation ceremonies at Defense Information School earlier this fall.  The pair forms the OIC-PA Chief leadership team at the Corps’ Big Apple shop in Manhattan, which also includes currently-enrolled PAOC student Capt. Lauren Schulz .  It was a homecoming for Murphy:  the selected lieutenant colonel is a former commanding officer of the DINFOS

Jack Paxton, executive director is back in the office and wading through stacks of USMCCCA mail. If you need anything, please contact him at: 352-748-4698 110 Fox Court Wildwood, FL 34785 EMAIL: usmccca@cfl.rr.comSKYPE : USMCCCA

Retired Marine MajGen. Clifford L. Stanley , who recently was president of Scholarship America, was tapped to be undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness . During his 33-year Marine Corps career, he served in a range of leadership positions including deputy commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, where he was responsible for all doctrine, organization, training and education in the U.S. Marine Corps; commanding general of the Marine Corps Bas

Cpl. Robert C. Medina , combat correspondent, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at the 1st Marine Logistics Group Public Affairs Office at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 6, 2009. While the rest of the 1st MLG PA Marines were forward in support of  Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 8.2 , Cpl. Medina returned to a Group without a Public Affairs Office. He found office space, furniture and computers to house the newly-deconsolidated office, while simultaneously cove

LCpl. Khoa N. Pelczar is promoted to his current rank by 1stLt. Kendra N. Hardesty , public affairs officer, at the 1st Marine Logistics Group Public Affairs Office at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 1, 2009. (Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Brian Lautenslager ) Want to see some of Pelczar's work? Visit Digital Video & Imagery Distribution System, where portfolios have been created to showcase images captured by military photojournalists. Feel free to download the results of these

Cpl. Robert C. Medina and Cpl. Jacob A. Singsank receive USMCCCA Honorable Mention Merit Awards at the 1st Marine Logistics Group Public Affairs Office at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 1, 2009. The Marines were unable to attend the 2009 USMCCCA Conference in Hampton, Va.

On Thursday, 8 October 2009, DivPA will conduct a remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery and a subsequent gathering at Pentagon Row . DivPA personnel will visit three gravesites in order to learn about the fallen and appreciate the sacrifice of those who have preceded us. At each grave a Marine will lead the discussion about the deceased. All CCs are invited to attend. • 1430 - Assemble at ANC Visitor Center – outside the main pedestrian entrance off Memorial Drive. • 143

Left to right: Maj Megan M. McClung , Capt Paul D. Duncan, 1st Lt (now Capt) Jill A. Leyden, Maj (now LtCol) Riccoh T. Player, LtCol (now Col) Bryan F. Salas, GySgt (now civilian) Tim A. Streaty, MGySgt John A. Cordero, LCpl (now Sgt) Sean P. McGinty, Cpl (now Sgt) Lynn Murillo (now Kinney), Maj Alan F. Crouch, SSgt Amy L. Forsythe, and Capt (now Maj, I believe) Shawn Turner. (Photo courtesy Maj Alan Crouch) This photo was taken at Camp Fallujah, Megan was KIA Dec 6, 2006. Th

Few photographers will find themselves in as dangerous a setting as Somalia. But some of the lessons learned there by New York Times photographer Michael Kamber , who is at work on a book about photojournalism and war photography, can be applied to many challenging situations. To read his tips go here. Another great place to visit is Lens Lens is the photojournalism blog of The New York Times, presenting the finest and most interesting visual and multimedia reporting — photog

Four sons of Guam pose for the camera following  a promotion ceremony for Col. Bryan F. Salas , (in uniform). From left to right: Vincente T. "Ben" Blaz , retired Marine Corps brigadier general, former representative of Guam in the U.S. Congress, and Chamorro resistance fighter during World War II, Col. Frank Salas , Byran's father, and Tom Blaz, "Ben" Blaz's son. Salas' promotion to colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps took place Jan. 23 at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command head

Life member Patrick “P.T.” Brent is on a crusade to honor the Lejuene name by letting everyone know, if you are saying LeJUNE, you are saying it wrong. He wrote an article  about it in the 2008 Leatherneck Magazine , He also produced the video above. Patrick “P.T.” Brent is an infantry Marine who served with 2/24. He has been a UPI correspondent, embedded with U.S. military units in Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa. A Honolulu businessman, he is a “founder” for the National Muse

Video of the speech can be seen here.

By Army Spc. Matthew Thompson, serving with the 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – It’s not unusual for servicemembers to find themselves in new jobs during deployments. But what sets each one apart is how they handle those transitions. Those who work with Marine Corps Cpl. Kimberly Crawford say she is an example of how to make the most of changing situations – and impress those around her. “Not many people can walk into a job and hit the

Walt Disney World announced January 5 that it will offer free five-day multi-park passes to military active duty and retired members.  “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” promotion will run through Dec. 23, 2009 at Disney World.  In addition to the free five-day ticket, members of the military can also buy up to five  more five-day, one park passes for $99 each. The Walt Disney World Resort is offering a room discount to our Military guests for travel dates from now through Dece

Corporal Aaron Mankin , a Marine journalist was seriously injured when the assault vehicle he was riding it was destroyed by an improvised explosive device (IED). 16 Marines were thrown from the vehicle. Six were killed instantly and Cpl. Mankin nearly made unlucky number seven. His entire body had been horribly burned. This young marine is fortunate to be alive. He came home to his wife and 15 month old daughter. CNN's Heidi Collins talks with him about his long recovery.