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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

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

We were informed former member Bud DeVere , passed away just shy of his 97th birthday on July 31st. He was a former admin chief for Leatherneck Magazine , and a 20-year curator for the Marine Corps Museum . Those of us who knew Bud, mourn his loss. A wonderful story about his unusual life can be found here.

We were told that active life member, Tom "Ace" Peters passed away this morning. More info to come.

CC Headquarters has just learned that after a courageous battle with lung cancer, COPD and heart disease, life member Leo Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully, March 23, 2020 at his winter "home" in Naples, FL under VITAS Hospice care with his wife, Judy , by his side. Leo, born in Bronxville, NY, son of the late Clara Flynn Fitzpatrick Partner & late Patrick Fitzpatrick. Leo called Newington, CT home for the past 41+ years. Leo graduated from Hartford Public High School (19

USMCCCA Headquarters was informed earlier today that James "Red" Carpenter passed away last night. His wife Ann (who is in hospice care) and family were there. Tracy Barry (his daughter) read him all the letters, emails and posts from fellow CC's in the past week, and said he would smile. More details will be posted as we receive them. RIP Red. We will miss you!

We have huge news: the paid MVJ internship with National Public Radio is back on — and fully remote . Unfortunately, NPR had to cancel the last internship we told you about due to COVID-19. So if you applied previously, we need you to apply again . The internship will run from September 8, 2020 to December 11, 2020 . Pay is $15/hr. Apply now! The deadline is July 5 at 6pm Eastern. We wish all applicants the best of luck! Zack Baddorf MVJ Executive Director

Life member, George Hijar wearing the mask his brother-in-law, a Marine Vietnam veteran gave him to help combat COVID-19.

Sgt. David Delgadillo earned first place in the portrait category for this year's Marine Corps Visual Information and Excellence in Communication (VIEC) Awards. This environmental portrait of Sgt. Cody Huestis , a Meteorology and Oceanology Marine with 2nd Intel Battalion, II MEF Information Group, netted him the win.