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While most first place winners have received the USMCCCA Annual Journal many others have not.  To receive one, email your current postal mailing address to Jack Paxton, Executive Director:  usmccca@cfl.rr.com or call him at 352.748.4698.

ARMY magazine is hiring. We are looking for an experienced and skilled photojournalist to fill a senior writer job on the magazine staff. This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone with a very particular set of skills who can jump in without needing constant adult supervision. Yes, that was stealing a line from Liam Neeson in the movie Taken. If you know of anyone who might be interested, they can request an application packet by emailing armymag@aus

Hey, want to see all the excitement from the 2014 USMC Combat Correspondents Association Conference in Oceanside, CA? Well the Annual Journal is finally in the mail. That's right, all the Distinguished Performance winners. Some highlighted bios of winners, Sgt Tyler Main, Katelyn Hunter, Codey Underwood and Jennifer Brofer. Plus a few surprises...if you are a paid member of the USMCCCA you will receive yours shortly. If not, you may join here: http://www.usmccca.org/membersh

Defense Media Activity (American Forces Radio & Television Service) is looking for an Illustrator, GS-1020-11 . The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-15-1292829-B), opens on Monday, January 05, 2015  and closes on Monday, January 19, 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/390696800 .

We want to take a moment to let you know how much we appreciate your recent gift ($2,000).  The care of our heroes and their families would not be possible without the commitment of partners like you - thank you for making a difference!  Your support enables us to remain true to our promise of "always faithful" to those who have given so much for us.  There is comfort in knowing someone always  has your back and, when our veterans face a crisis, the Semper Fi Fund is there.

From Don Knight:  Six years ago on the Association's behalf, I sent out some mailings to find some old USMCCCA members and get them back in as dues paying members.  That was in 2008. I just received a returned letter from the USPS telling me they could not find Jay McDonald .  Did the postal service spend six years looking for this guy?  I am enclosing the envelope I received from the post office post-marked 12/06/14. Come rain, snow, tornado or hurricane the mail always gets

So far from the most recent issue of Now Hear This we have discovered several changes of address for which we are thankful.  We have also received back eight "unable to forward" copies meaning you have moved.  The USPS will only forward mail to new addresses for six months after a move.  We are trying to find the following: Keith Davis Donald Hayworth William Hughes Crystal Greene Bert Lowery Robert Page Jr. Lincoln Smith Al Vaughan If you are in contact with any of the abo

DINFOS is looking for a Combat Camera/Visual Information warrior to teach in the Public Affairs Leadership Department (PALD). The selectee will attend Defense Information School's three-week Instructor Training Course and will participate in a robust mentorship practicum within the department. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-15-1267690-B), opened on Friday, December 12, 2014 and closes on Monday, December 29, 2014. From the job announcement: "Instruct basic, intermed

Chas Henry reports: We have a street reporter position open at WNEW, Washington, DC .  The official posting, and application details, are posted at www.cbsradio.com/careers . CBS RADIO, a division of CBS Corporation, is one of the largest major-market radio operators in the United States, with stations covering news, sports, talk, rock, country, Top 40, classic hits, and urban formats, among others. Reaching nearly 70 million unique over-the-air listeners on a weekly basis,