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This gathering which was postponed last year, will include vital occupational field training and networking for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Communication Strategy and Operations and the United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association. We will be bringing back the "shootout" where teams of Marine Communicators will compete to produce a story that will be judged during the Symposium. Also, one of the highlights of the week long event is the annual awards b

Due to the rising spread of Covid in Florida, it has been determined by MCRC, COMMSTRAT and the USMCCCA, for the safety of all participants, that the training event be cancelled. It is unknown if it is postponed or if it is completely called off for 2021. When we know, you will know. Refunds have been issued to all registrants and according to our new payment system, it may take up to 7 days to go through. If you have not received a refund by August 15th, please contact kate

To reserve your space, go here: Reserve Business Lunch To apply for membership , go here: Membership Application If you don't know if you are a paid member contact hq@usmccca.org

After skipping a year due to the global pandemic, the United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association (USMCCCA) announces the 2021 MCRD | COMMSTRAT | USMCCCA SYMPOSIUM to be held Aug. 22-28, 2021 at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando. This gathering which will adhere to all recommended pandemic safety guidelines, will include vital occupational field training and networking for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command , Communication Strategy and Oper

Marines, For our brothers and sisters on active duty, thank you for keeping our country safe in the face of a pandemic. For our fellow Marine veterans and supporters, thank you for your membership and understanding during these trying times and please accept our best wishes for you and your family’s good health. As many of you know, the Marine Corps has suspended conference planning and involvement for 2020. In concurrence with this difficult but necessary decision, the USM

The 2020 Board of Directors for the USMCCCA has hit the ground running, considering a myriad of topics to make our Association more in tune with our active duty component. Shortly after our first election in recent memory, the board met to get the new members oriented and new President Dan Clare appointed board members to serve on various committees. Vice President Shawn Rhodes was tasked with coming up with a business plan and Director Sharon Fox proposed an initiative t

We're going to Atlanta in August! For planning purposes, the USMCCCA, HQMC and MCRC are planning their Annual Professional Development Symposium to be held Aug.19-23 at the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center, in well…Atlanta. We expect around 150. There will be a staggering of events with Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) starting early and HQMC occfield trainng beginning later. The Visual Information and Excellence (VIEC) Awards Ceremony will be on Th

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

From the Cherry Point bus tour to the first-ever "conference hot wash" hosted by HQMC and attended by leadership from both the CCs and the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC), the 2018 USMCCCA Professional Development and Training Symposium threw everything but the kitchen sink at the four-day affair. The post-op huddle on Thursday morning was chaired by Master Sgt. Jeremy Vought with major input from Immediate Past President Manny Pacheco and current VP Shawn Rhodes .

If we don't know you will be there, we can't set a place for you. You can pay when you arrive but you must register by Aug. 15th . (When you arrive see Kate Stark, executive director, kate@usmccca.org ). • If you are attending Symposium, you must register @ https://wp.me/PpcWF-sM • If you are an award winner , you must register so we know you will pick it up in person. • If you are attending the banquet and NOT an award member, you must register and pay for your meal. (

UPDATE: Some are having trouble with the website reservations. If you encounter a problem reserving rooms, please call them directly. +1-252-638-3585 and ask for the USMCCCA rate. Also if you are attending the Banquet only, we encourage you to bring casual clothes to change into. It is our custom to hold an auction and raffle in the Command Post after the ceremony and you will be more comfortable. If you are planning to attend the 2018 USMCCCA Professional Development & Tr

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

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert Neller hosted USMCCCA National President Keith Oliver and Headquarters Marine Corps HQMCCCA Liaison Master Sgt. Jeremy Vought at his Pentagon office last month. Oliver and Vought briefed the 37th Commandant on plans for the 2018 USMCCCA Professional Development & Training Symposium , set for Aug. 20-23 at the Riverfront DoubleTree Hotel in New Bern, North Carolina.

The 2018 USMCCCA Professional Development & Training Symposium will be held at: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Bern, NC, 100 Middle Street, New Bern, North Carolina 28560 | Tel: +1-252-638 3585. A block of rooms has been reserved for August 19, 2018 – August 24, 2018. The special room rate of $93 per night will be available until July 27th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. To Book your room: Make Reservation To register for the Symposium, use thi

(Note:  The following is an executive summary of the USMCCCA Annual Business Meeting held in Fredericksburg, VA during our National Conference and Training Symposium.  It carries all actions taken by the Old and Foundation Board Meetings.  For copies of those, please contact the Executive Director at usmccca@cfl.rr.com.) 2016 Annual Business Meeting August 26, 2016 President Manny Pacheco called the 2016 USMCCCA Annual Business Meeting to order at 8:26 a.m. A quorum was pres

USMCCCA CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Monday:   Registration: Lobby 3                                                               0800-1200 Assn. (old) Board Meeting: Patrick Henry                       1300 Foundation Board Meeting: Patrick Henry                     1500 Welcome Reception:        Palm Room                                  1800-2000 Hospitality Suite:               Room 365                                     2015-2400 Tuesday: Registration: Lobby 3  ...