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Public Information Officer Sought
Anne Arundel County Government, located on the scenic Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland is searching for a highly qualified, experienced Public Information Officer . The Public Information Officer maintains positive relations between Anne Arundel County and the public while providing the media and public with accurate and timely information relating to public interest. The Public Information Officer is responsible for media relations, writing and editing press releases
Jun 12, 20131 min read
No stopping Florida golf tourney
Tropical Storm Andrea tried its best but failed to stop play in the 9th Annual USMCCCA Foundation (Florida Chapter) Golf Tournament Friday, June 7. The wide-ranging storm dropped between two and four inches of rain on the Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club on Thursday filling sand bunkers and prohibiting golf carts from anywhere but cart paths on the Central Florida gem. Tournament Chair "Red" Carpenter gave high praise to the Ridgewood staff for getting the course into playable c
Jun 9, 20132 min read
AMVETS seeks Executive Director and Thrift Shop Director
CLASSIFICATION: Executive Director DEPARTMENT: NSF Executive ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: The NSF Executive Director reports directly to the President and Board of Trustees. EMPLOYEE STATUS: FLSA Exempt NATURE OF WORK: Serves as the chief administrative official for the National Service Foundation. Supervises and coordinates the goals, tasks and activities of the Foundation staff function to best support current and evolving work demands. Oversees thrift store ope
Jun 5, 20134 min read
Scaran: Longtime supporter Passes
Life Member A. J. "Tony" Scaran, 82, died April 8 at his home in Orange, CA of complications attributed to Agent Orange. A long-time supporter of this Association, his A. J.'s Publishing Company ad was a mainstay in our annual Conference Journal.
Jun 5, 20131 min read
Elhbeck: Fla Chapter member Trudy passes
Trudy Ehlbeck, 75, of Port Orange, Florida passed away on May 23, 2013 after a battle with leukemia. Trudy was also a breast cancer survivor. She was a special wife, mother, homemaker, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed. Trudy met her husband, Hank while working at Life Magazine and they had been married since 1959. When she wasn't running a family, Trudy was an avid gardener, having won awards at local garden shows.
Jun 3, 20131 min read
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
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