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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

Job Summary: The National Adjutant, with the consent of the National Commander, appoints the position of Associate National Communications Director, National Headquarters. This position reports to the DAV’s National Communications Director for a variety of public relations and internal communications programs. Essential Functions: • Serve as a member of the editorial team that produces DAV Magazine. • Assist in setting and implementing the public relations agenda for the DAV

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