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Lansford, LA chapter member dies
Bill Lansford , 90, a Latino Marine and Army veteran who sought to bring honor to the contributions of other Latinos who served in the nation’s wars, died May 22 at his Playa del Rey home. The cause was complications of prostate cancer , his wife Ruth said. For a full story see the Los Angeles Times .
May 30, 20131 min read
DMA seeks Visual Information Specialist
Defense Media Activity, (Defense Visual Information), is looking for a Visual Information Specialist , GS-1084-14. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-13-894562-B) opened on Monday, May 20, 2013 and closes on Thursday, May 30, 2013. This announcement is open to United States Citizens and Status Candidates. For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/343860000
May 20, 20131 min read
Nominations Made for USMCCCA Board of Directors
The nominations period for the reelection of officers and two vacant Director positions for the United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association ended at 1700 May 15, 2013. All incumbent officer positions faced no opposition and were automatically nominated for one year terms. There were two nominations for the two vacant Director positions thus precluding the necessity for an absentee ballot. The two nominees for two year directorships were: Tom Kerr, Life
May 17, 20131 min read
Meet the Author of “Twice Heroes” — Tom Graves
Joe Rosenthal Chapter member, Tom Graves talks about his interviews of Nisei Veterans, their battles against wartime suspicion and racism, and overcoming them with their courage and patriotism. Tuesday • June 11, 2013 • 6:00 pm Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco Registration at 5:30 pm | Program at 6:00 pm TWICE HEROES: America’s Nisei Veterans of WWII and Korea , tells the story of true American heroes, up to now, a piece of history know
May 15, 20133 min read
DMA seeks Personnel Operations Specialist
Defense Media Activity, (Broadcasting) is looking for a Personnel Operations Specialist , GS-0341-12. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-13-889722-MP) opened on Friday, May 10, 2013 and closes on Monday, May 27, 2013. This announcement is open to Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles). For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/343372600
May 14, 20131 min read
Attention Korean-era CCs and Photographers
Most of us who served in Korea or the Korean-era remember the story of the famous horse that transported gear to the front lines. SSgt. Reckless will be honored at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 26 with the dedication of a memorial at the National Museum of the Marine Corps . There will be a pre-show at 12:45. CCs attending our conference are invited to stay over to see the dedication ceremony. The event is one of several commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War.
May 13, 20131 min read
Coleman: Longtime CC Ann Coleman passes
Barbara Ann Huskey Coleman or Ann, as she was called by everyone, was a vivacious, wise-cracking, loving wife, mother, grandmother, auntie, and friend. She loved to cook, sew, and do just about any kind of craft. She was involved in the Beta Sigma Phi organization for most of her adult life. She was also a member of the Fallon Elks Lodge where she raised record funds for charity which helped battered and neglected children. She worked for and retired from the Bank of Ameri
May 9, 20133 min read
Supervisory Broadcast Operations Specialist sought
Defense Media Activity, (Broadcasting) is looking for a Supervisory Broadcast Operations Specialist , GS-1001-14. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-13-886743-MP) opened on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 and closes on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. This announcement is open to Current DMA employees ONLY. For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/343143200
May 8, 20131 min read
Nominations sought for Association Board
Nominations will close at the end of working hours on Wednesday, May 15 for the four one-year term officer positions and three available two-year Director positions on the Association Board of Directors. Each of the current officers of the Board has agreed to serve for one more year. If no more than two nominations are received for the three vacant Director positions and there are no additional candidates for the officer positions, the requirement for an absentee ballot is
May 7, 20131 min read
VCOMM Training Instructor needed
Defense Media Activity, (DINFOS) is looking for a VCOMM Training Instructor, GS-1712-11. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-13-881742-MP) opened on Thursday, May 2, 2013 and closes on Monday, May 13, 2013. This announcement is open to Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles). For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/342828300
May 2, 20131 min read
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