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Friends, I have waited until today for official word and notification to families out of respect for my brother and sister. We are still down range as I write this. On May 12 a UH-1Y helicopter from HMLA 469 carrying two of my hard charging COMCAM Marines crashed high in a mountainous area in Nepal. All souls on board were lost; six Marines and two Nepali soldiers. They were on a mission to help save lives and reduce suffering after a second massive earthquake hit the country

The 2015 Dedicated Member campaign is at its half-way point and, as of this writing, 33 members have shown their support by contributing just over $4,000.  These members are shown in the lower left column of this page and, hopefully space will continue increase as the campaign winds down in late July.  Their names will also be included in the USMCCCA Journal later this year.  The Dedicated Member campaign was the brain child of former Executive Director Don Gee who reasoned

AFRTS (AFNE) is looking for a Broadcast Standards Manager , GS-1001-12. The Job Opportunity Announcement  DMA- 15-1398789-B  opens Monday, May 4, 2015 and closes  Monday, May 18, 2015. 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/402907000 Defense Media Activity (Production Component/Air Force Production) is

Sanctuary Ridge, Clermont, FL In spite of a change of golf courses, an increase in fees and a diminished field of golfers, the 11th annual Foundation (Florida Chapter) Golf Tournament on May 1 can be considered a success. Florida Chapter President and Tournament Director Red Carpenter reported that," in spite of a lot of setbacks, we still managed to raise approximately $4,000 for the Foundation."  He indicated that the money will go to the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund, O

A number of years ago we developed a USMCCCA Store jointly with Queensboro Shirt Company of Wilmington, NC.  Basically, we were looking for quality clothing that would identify wearers as members of the USMCCCA.  We developed what some might call a "sport" logo with the letters USMCCCA on the flag over the Eagle, Globe and Anchor.  Because folks would ask us what the USMCCCA stood for we have decided to try to duplicate our official logo. Queensboro designers worked with us

The annual Dedicated Member campaign kicked off April 1.  A mailing to all members went out that date encouraging support for the various programs we offer including scholarships for members, dependents and active duty Marines; funding for the Distinguished Performance Awards (DPA) program, and our annual contribution to the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund. While funding for the latter organization is usually made possible through the Foundation's Florida Chapter Golf Tournam

New member Mike Harmon ( gmharmon@gmail ) seeking info on former combat correspondent Staff Sergeant (or Sgt.) Sternberg who was last known to be in Vietnam  probably with 1st Marine Division at Chu Lai in mid-1966.

Marketing Communications Director: The Bradford County Regional Arts Council (BCRAC) has an opening for a Marketing and Communication Director to be based in Towanda, PA. Will be responsible for developing marketing and public relations programs, electronic and print communications and promotional projects. Minimum three years’ experience in marketing or communications field preferred with B.A. or B.S, in Marketing, Communication or related field. Project management and prof