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The first time I remember being published in Leatherneck Magazine I was a young lance corporal at a dusty, sweltering, June to August Combined Arms Exercise (09-'02 if I recall correctly) in Twentynine Palms, Calif. I wasn't long out of DINFOS and was eager to cover something with a bit more "action" than a meritorious promotion dinner, change of command article or 'What's new at the Base Hobby Shop?' on Camp Lejeune. We arrived at night and I remember the Marines sitting

Hank Ehlbeck is back at the hospital - Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona - having suffered a setback from the stroke he suffered last week. The good news is that he is alert, talking and eating. Our Florida Chapter vice president is undergoing tests and he can receive visitors. His companion, Ramona Hall , says his home address is the best place to send cards: Hank Ehlbeck 6188 Knotty Pine Court Port Orange, FL 32127

This space is replete with updates on our fellow Marine storytellers who have gone on to great success in careers related to the imagery and wordsmithing biz. But many, like Tony Sinagra , have found a fulfilling niche elsewhere. "I have a passion for helping veterans get their lives turned around after sustaining injuries or wounds on active duty," the 13 year CC and Desert Storm vet said. Tony completed UCLA's Substance Abuse Counseling program last March and now serve

UPDATE: Visitation for Jack Paxton will begin at 10 a.m., May 14 with service immediately following at Banks/Page Theus, 410 N. Webster Street, Wildwood, Fla., 34785. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. at Bushnell National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Fla., 33513 CC Family, It is my sad duty to report that Capt. Jack Paxton , USMC (ret), has died. Our longtime Executive Director, a combat veteran of both Korea and Vietnam, passed away this morning, Tuesday April 17

CC Hank Ehlbeck is in physical therapy near his home in Orange Park, Florida following a stroke last week. "Hank is coming along," reports companion Ramona Hall (who Hank refers to as his "special, special lady"). At this writing, the entire CC Family also continues to keep watch on the Association's 13-year Executive Director Jack Paxton , also a stroke victim, and now residing at the Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages, Florida. Ehlbeck sustained no paralysis, according

CC Family, UPDATE: Our do-it-all Executive Director Jack Paxton moved to hospice Sunday - the highly regarded Cornerstone House in The Villages , Florida. The family requests "no visitors, please" at this time but cards are always welcome. Pat says best to send to the home address/CCHQ: Capt. Jack Paxton, USMC (ret) 110 Fox Court Wildwood, FL 34785 Pat will read every card and note to Jack ... By way of "keeping the light on," here's the Duke University lamp which the

CC Family, Just off phone with Pat Paxton - she says tough ol' Jack is hanging in. But Pat is very clear that they are in a hard place right now. So far, Jack has been able to respond to Pat with a squeeze of his right hand. The medical team is continuing to push strong antibiotics to fight an infection that began in the kidneys - this in addition to the serious stroke he suffered on Saturday. Jack was moved to a private room yesterday and cards (but no flowers yet, ple

Our executive director Jack Paxton is at the Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, Fla. having suffered a stroke over Easter weekend. We will keep you posted in this space and, on behalf of Pat and the entire Paxton Clan, thanks to everybody for your continued prayers and support. In the interim, for USMCCCA matters, please contact our web manager, Kate Stark kate@usmccca.org or call 352-448-9167.