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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

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 17-20. 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 Conference Registration is $80. The conference registration fee is $80 which includes all three meal events: Monday’s Welcome Reception at

Due to a corruption of our USMCCCA Mailing List many of you will not have received your 2014 USMCCCA Journals.  We finally found and fixed the problem and yours will arrive via first class mail shortly.

Defense Media Activity (AFRTS/RTPO) is looking for Supervisory Audiovisual Production Specialist , GS-1071-14.  The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-15-1315814-B), opened Friday, January 30, 2015 and closes Monday, February 16, 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/PrintPreview/393156500 .

Military Officers Association of America is looking for an for an Associate Editor . Ideal for those who have recently left the service and might be looking for an opportunity in the Washington region. This would be a good entry-level job for anyone that has the right background and is interested in getting into the print production/publishing game. Contact: Editor in Chief, Military Officer Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) 201 N. Washington St. Alexandria, V

Top left: Cpl. Katelyn M. Hunter, with her Cpl. William T. Perkins Jr. Award. Top right: Capt. Jason M. Carter, (center) combat camera officer, II Marine Expeditionary Force, presents Cpl. Katelyn M. Hunter, (right) machine gunner, Weapons Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), with the Cpl. William T. Perkins Jr. Award.