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Clinton Firstbrook honors our members
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Master Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook displays the names of USMCCCA members who have passed away this year for the Disabled American Veterans 5K on Nov. 10, 2020. The names are Steve Stibbens, Tom "Ace" Peters, James "Red" Carpenter, Henry "Hank" Stackpole, Richard Bugda, Ron Keene, Herb Richardson, Jr, Leo Fitzpatrick. (Photos by Kara Firstbrook)
Nov 24, 20201 min read
Photojournalist sought for National Intelligence
Michael Birmingham sent us a job posting for a Photojournalist-Writer-GS-9 : The basic mandatory requirement is this: "Bachelor's degree in journalism, or four years of photojournalism experience, which may consist of any combination of job relevant post-secondary education including accredited college, technical training, military service and practical experience." I wrote this vacancy specifically to cast the widest net for young men and women who may be completing a fi
Nov 22, 20201 min read
LtGen Anthony Lukeman passes Nov.11
Lieutenant General Anthony Lukeman , USMC (Ret), 87, of Gainesville, VA died November 11, 2020. He was born March 24,1933 in Jamaica, NY to the late Gerald Lukeman and Marjorie Rice Lukeman. He was the former executive director of the Marine Corps Association (MCA) from December 1988 to August 1998. The MCA publishes The Gazette and Leatherneck Magazine of the Marines . From the MCA website : ..."LtGen Lukeman computerized the MCA and kept the business side going, but he
Nov 16, 20201 min read
20 new members added to our roster
The United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association would like to welcome twenty new members to our organization. The following people were given a complimentary membership into the USMCCCA as a well-earned benefit for placing first in the 2020 Visual Information in Excellence (VIEC) Awards (for work completed in 2019). They are: LCpl Shane Beaubien, Sgt Cristian Bestul, Cpl Stephen Campbell, Sgt Antonio Campbell, Sgt David Delgadillo, Sgt Adam Dublinske, LCpl
Oct 11, 20202 min read
Award-winning photographer Stibbens passes away
Bob Bowen writes: The retired ranks of the Marine Corps and the combat correspondents have lost a fighter. GySgt Steve Stibbens hung up his award-winning camera on Sept 19. His heart gave out on him after 83 years. Steve was the first Marine Combat Correspondent to cover the Vietnam War. He was assigned to the Pacific Stars & Stripes then. The daily serviceman’s newspaper began carrying Steve’s bylined reports from Vietnam in 1963. Col Donald Dickson , Editor-Publisher of
Sep 20, 20201 min read
Honoring our Korean War Vets
Tom Graves , the Joe Rosenthal Chapter historian sent us a link to 75 images honoring our Marine Corps members past and present for their service and victories in Korea, including the historic Inchon Landing. Jack Paxton , our former executive director also served in Korea. Go here to view images .
Sep 16, 20201 min read
MVJ and Washington Post offer paid internship
Military Veterans in Journalism is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Washington Post.
Sep 15, 20201 min read


DAV seeks Associate National Communications Director
Our National President, Dan Clare , DAV Chief Communications and Outreach Officer informs us: DAV is currently searching for a highly motivated and creative individual to join our team as an Associate National Communications Director. DAV offers a very competitive benefit package that includes a very generous paid time off (PTO) plan, paid federal holidays, medical and dental insurance, paternal leave, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement. Job Summary: This positio
Aug 23, 20202 min read
Birthday message wins local Emmy
Congratulations to Col Riccoh Player, Rick Robinson, SSgt James Skelton, Sgt Daisha Johnson, Sgt Kevin Rivas, LCpl Gabriel Tavarez, LCpl Ellen Schaaf, LCpl Sterling Hanson, LCpl Morgan Burgess and Kim Hardison. for earning a 2019 Emmy® Award in the Military - Program/Special category from the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter (NCCB) of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) on Aug. 8. The NCCB is a a non-profit, professional organization serving
Aug 18, 20201 min read


USNI hosts 2-day event about military in the movies
The U.S. Naval Institute will hold a two-day virtual conference, Through the Camera Lens: Sharing the Story of the U.S. Military , October 20-21. You may register here . Our own Capt. Dale Dye , USMC (Ret.) is to help moderate. It will gather actors, directors and producers alongside government, military and academic leaders to discuss the evolution of the U.S. military’s portrayal in film. Speakers will discuss the history of the military in the movies from WWI to the prese
Aug 16, 20201 min read
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