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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

It’s not too soon to make your hotel reservations at the Doubletree by Hilton at New Bern, NC for our 2015 annual conference August 16-20. If you follow the link below it will take you to our Hilton page where all you have to do is decide on the number of beds you need and the dates needed. Hotel Reservations for the CCs, rate is $90 The conference registration fee is $80 which includes all three meal events: Monday’s Welcome Reception at 6 p.m.; the Wednesday Distinguish

The first issue of 2015 “Now Hear This” the official USMCCCA newsletter, should have arrived in your mailbox. If you DID 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 . If you are a registered member of this site, you can download the newsletter by clicking on the image to the right. (you will need the site password) Hint: the (lowercase) last name of the

Story by Don Knight Nearly seventy years ago World War Two finally came to end. On Sept.2, 1945. The Japanese military delegation came aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo bay and signed the surrender documents. Bells rang, whistles blew and bars nationwide filled up with celebrants. San Francisco was off limits for the Marines. Troop ships heading east on the Pacific Ocean were re-routed to Seattle and other ports. Ship captains got the word: "There is a big celebration going

Story by Cpl. Francisco Martinez Marine Corps Recruiting Command QUANTICO, Va. - The commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) honored the fiscal year 2014 Marketing and Public Affairs (MPA) Marine of the Year here, Jan. 29, for consistently going above the call of duty and displaying exceptional work ethic in all of his responsibilities. Sergeant Reece E. Lodder , MPA of Recruiting Station Seattle, was recognized as the nation’s MPA of the Year and was a

For those of you who have been requesting a return to the East Coast for your annual conference, request no more. Just join us August 16-20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in New Bern, NC. The spacious riverfront hotel will be the site of most all activities, including the annual Distinguished Performance Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening, August 19. In making the official announcement President Manny Pacheco stressed that this conference would follow the schedule used at our