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Defense Media Activity (DINFOS) is looking for a Training Instructor , GS-1712-11. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA- 15-1433117-B) opens on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 and closes on Wednesday, July 1, 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/407347600 . Defense Media Activity (JOC) is looking for
Jun 22, 20151 min read
Board Votes Posthumous 2015 Denig Award to Dickey Chapelle
The USMC Combat Correspondents Association Board of Directors have unanimously voted to posthumously present the 2015 Brig. Gen. Robert L. Denig Sr. Distinguished Service Award to the late Georgette Louise "Dickey" Chapelle on this, the 50th anniversary year of her death, near Chu Lai, Republic of Vietnam November 4. 1965 during the combat operation "Black Ferret." In making the announcement President Manny Pacheco called attention to the fact that in addition to this be
Jun 22, 20152 min read
Congratulations to all 2015 VIEC Winners (DPA/Merit)
Note: The Thomas Jefferson Awards award, 1st, 2rd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention. USMCCCA only recognizes the top three places. Click on the (YouTube) links to see the winning work of photo, multimedia , broadcasting and audio categories: Here is the list of the 2015 Visual Information and Excellence in Communication (VIEC) Award Winners as published in the MARADMIN: Print Categories: Cat. A– Civilian Enterprise News Publication 1st | MCB Camp Lejeune 2nd | MCLB Albany C
May 25, 20154 min read
Don Knight, a VIP at Fenway Park
"So Dad and I met the [Red} Sox Ambassador outside a special gate and received wristbands allowing us access to all corners of the park. It was just the three of us for the next 90 minutes as we were allowed onto the field for batting practice and inside the famous Green Monster in left field. We walked the warning track and got to visit the Monster seats and the right field roof area. Then it was onto the Royal Rooters Club (for season ticket holders) and the Red Sox Hall
May 24, 20151 min read
2nd Quarter Newsletter coming
The second quarter of “Now Hear This” the official USMCCCA newsletter, should be arriving in your mailbox soon. If you DO NOT receive it, then you need to make sure CCHQ has your correct mailing address. You can MAKE SURE you get future newsletters by using the membership update form here .
May 24, 20151 min read
Two Combat Camera Marines die in Nepal crash
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
May 16, 20153 min read


Dedicated Member Campaign at Halfway Point
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
May 12, 20152 min read
Jobs offered
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
May 5, 20151 min read
Foundation's Florida Chapter Golf Tournament Nets $4k
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
May 4, 20151 min read
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