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CCHQ was notified October 4 that the Commandant of the Marine Corps has approved Dickey Chapelle for Honorary Marine status. As most know, Dickey was killed November 4, 1965 while with “her Marines” on Operation Black Ferret near Chu Lai in Vietnam. At our request, retired BGen. Tom Draude , a former Director of Information, initiated the formal request to HQMC. In his letter, written in June 2015, he pointed out the following: For the record, Ms. Chapelle was killed Novemb

(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

There I was with Colonel Jack Lewis , former Hollywood stunt man, Marine Corps veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He was friends with John Wayne, Robert Stack (The Untouchables) and Ed McMahon (Johnny's sidekick), founder of Gun World, Horse & Horseman and Bow & Arrow magazines. He was a large man who chain-smoked Sherman's Cigarillos and demanded everyone around him get off their butts and accomplish the mission. He had no time for slackers, although if you ever got in tro

Defense Media Activity (AFRTS), is looking for a Supervisory Audiovisual Production Specialist, GS-1071-13. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-16-1774137-B), opens on Friday, August 12, 2016 and closes on Sunday, August 28, 2016. This announcement is open to all US Citizens and Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles). For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/447601200 .

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  ...

John Hoellwarth, National Director of Communications at AMVETS National Headquarters writes: I'm looking for a CC who just got out to run my magazine and social media at AMVETS in the D.C. area. 45-50K. If you know anyone, send them my way, please. Contact him here .

Defense Media Activity (PRODUCTION) is looking for a Writer/Editor, (GS-1082-12) . The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-16-1749174-B) will open 7/21/16 - 8/3/16.  You can view the announcement by clicking the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/445216900 Defense Media Activity (DINFOS) is looking for a Training Administrator, GS-1712-13 . The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-16-1755729-B) opens on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, and closes on Wednesday, Au

The USMCCCA annually gives a cash stipend, handsome plaque, certificate and a year’s free membership to the first place winners in our annual competition.  Second and honorable mention receive certificates and a year’s free membership as well. The icing on the cake is when you show up at our annual Conference and Training Symposium Awards Banquet to collect your award – your meal is free as well! We know your budget’s are tight but, if you can make it to Fredericksburg, VA

Former Merit award winner James Shea , who is now Defense Media Activity Air Force Production Directorate, has earned an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter for SPORTS-NEWS FEATURE for his story about a World Class Cyclist for Airman Magazine . Here is the award winning video: https://youtu.be/zUEojyBN3Ig

Here are the winners of the 2015-16 Marine Corps Visual Information and Excellence in Communication (VIEC) awards. The following Marines and commands were selected to receive VIEC awards for professional excellence in communication and will be recognized at the United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association’s 75 th Anniversary Conference & Training Symposium. It will be held at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House , Fredericksburg, Va.,  Aug. 22-26, 2016. The