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Leatherneck Publisher/Editor Walt Ford will retire June 30. Following active-duty service of more than 30 years as an artillery officer, which included combat service in Vietnam, he initially was hired as editor of Leatherneck magazine in August 1999 and added the responsibilities of MCA&F publisher in 2007. He faithfully pursued the mission of Leatherneck to tell the Marine Corps’ story, to preserve the history and traditions of the Corps, and to act as a connection to th

Jennifer Brofer  just graduated from the University of Texas  with a bachelor's degree in Radio-Television-Film. "Thank you and the scholarship committee so much for awarding me a scholarship last year. It really helped!" Brofer wrote. Now that Jennifer is not submitting, that frees up a possible $3,000 to award to the next recipient. Deadline (May31) is FAST approaching to get your packages in to the committee.

Defense Media Activity, (DINFOS), is looking for two Training Instructors , GS-1712-11. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-14-1116153-B) opens on Monday, May 19, 2014 and closes on Monday, June 2, 2014. 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/370419700 ...for duty in the Public Affairs Leadership De

There are two categories of USMCCCA scholarship grants available: • The Gladys McPartland Scholarship for general studies • The USMCCCA Brigadier General Robert L. Denig Foundation Scholarship for studies leading to a degree in Communications. Scholarship Instructions and Application can be downloaded here  Applicants for both scholarships must meet the requirements below: Eligibility: 1. A member of the Association; member's dependent (to include spouse); any active duty Ma

A second edition of author Alan Ables novel, Tale of the Tape:  Two Unlikely Heroes Take Down the Dixie Mafia .  The espionage thriller has broken into Amazon’s Top 100 Espionage list several times since its initial release in late 2013. “Tale of the Tape is built around historical events in the 1980s:  CIA-sanctioned drugs-for-guns trade in Central America, a Soviet returned by U.S. authorities to the ship from which he had just escaped and intrigue behind the Republican c

CCHQ would appreciate hearing from members who correspond with the below listed former CCs.  We need their email addresses to attempt to bring them into our Association.  If you have their email addresses, please send or contact CCHQ ASAP.  Thanks. Tom Griggs Beth Newman Claudia-LaMantia Linda Reiter Haymond-Bock Judy Jones Ricky Spaulding Rick Laemmle Byron Oglesby Steven Ryan Robert Settle Brett Beard Timothy Shearer Todd Yeats Rob Riggle Mike Gianetti Former CCs RVN era:

Two Florida based Marine Corps associations have joined forces to organize a group cruise for Marines, friends and family members. Florida Marine Mustangs and  USMC Combat Correspondents are jointly sponsoring  the seven day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Liberty sailing Feb. 8, 2015 from Port Canaveral  visiting San Juan, St. Maarten and Grand Turk. Prices start at $741 per person, double occupancy, including taxes and fees. Cruisers will also receive a $100

Register for the 2014 Conference  here You may register here or by contacting CCHQ at usmcca@cfl.rr.com .  Registration closes on Friday, August 29 .  You should complete your hotel reservations (there is a link below) as soon as possible to guarantee a room at the conference price. We are currently negotiating with various activities in and around Camp Pendleton for discount pricing.  Additional information will be carried in the newsletter Now Hear This as well as on this

The 10th Annual Foundation's Florida Chapter golf tournament went off without a hitch Friday, May 9 leaving Tournament Chair "Red" Carpenter and his small staff of volunteers breathing a sigh of relief. The 2014 field of golfers was reduced to 66 this year, possibly due to "snow birds" heading north a bit early thanks to  prolonged winter storms.  Whatever the reason, the tournament was deemed a success and the Foundation's coffers will be again enriched, this time by $4,000

Each year, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation presents a series of awards to both Marines and civilian community members, recognizing their exemplary work in advancing and preserving Marine Corps history. The awards were presented during a special ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps April 26, 2014. Anyone look familiar?