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Still support for Rosenthal
Here is an OpEd page by former CC Daniel P. Cortez printed in the Richmond Times Dispatch , on page A11, Jan.12, 2013 explaining why Joe Rosenthal deserves Marines' recognition. To read the article click on the photo to the right.
Jan 16, 20131 min read
Seeking these CCs
If your name appears below, please contact Jack Paxton , Executive Director, USMCCCA, 110 Fox Court, Wildwood, FL 34785 or at +1 352-748-4698 or EMAIL: usmccca@cfl.rr.com ASAP and use the code word: OOPS. Gwen Adams John Arsenault Eleanor Bertrand Thomas N Bland Jr. V. T. "Ben" Blaz John Caldwell Joanna Cappeto Andrew Chrostman Alice T. Clark James Cohn Roger J Combs Jose Esparra Jr. Demetrio Espinosa Clinton Firstbrook Jason S Fischer James M. Goodwin Nathan Hanks Jr. Matt
Jan 16, 20131 min read
Fellow PA Don Kirchoffner dies
Donald (Don) Kirchoffner, APR, Fellow PRSA, a past member of the Public Relations Society of America’s Board of Directors, died on Jan. 10 in Boulder Colo., after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 68. Kirchoffner was an accomplished executive known for creating and implementing strategic communications that proactively addressed a broad array of challenges with innovation, foresight and action. He was a driving force behind a number of high-profile media campaigns, cri
Jan 16, 20131 min read
DVIDS Hub can bring stories and photos to your inbox daily
Atlanta — DVIDS (Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System) , a state-of-the-art, 24/7 operation that provides a timely, accurate and reliable connection between the media and the United States military, is now offering a daily e-mail with breaking news stories, imagery, audio and video direct from U.S. Military Public Affairs Detachments covering operations around the world. Feel free to use any of these products in your publication or website as you see fit at no cost.
Jan 16, 20131 min read
Jan 12, 20130 min read
Lodder nets Corps Top Shot award
Readers of Marines Blog voted, and 2012’s Corps Top Shot comes from member Cpl. Reece Lodder . Corporal Reece Lodder , a combat correspondent, captured this photo in January 2012 while helping to clear houses of insurgent activity during Operation Tageer Shamal (Pashto for “Winter Offensive”) in Helmand province, Afghanistan. After being inserted into a remote desert town by helicopter with fellow “America’s Battalion” Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Re
Jan 4, 20131 min read
Brewer: PA Brigadier General dies
Brigadier General Margaret A. Brewer, USMC Retired, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the age of 82. BGen Brewer was the first female Marine to be promoted to the rank of general officer by General P.X. Kelly, 28th CMC. BGen Brewer was also the first Director of Public Affairs. The service will be tomorrow in Falls Church, Va. Details will be provided as soon as possible. Brewer retired from the Marine Corps on July 1, 1980.
Jan 2, 20132 min read
Tibbetts a musician
Anyone remember CC Lee J. Tibbetts ? He was the " Reece Lodder " of the '90's, winning most of the what is now "Merit Award" categories. He has since retired from active duty and is a member of a blues band called "The Closers" playing harmonica and vocals, mostly around the Denver area. Check out the bands' website for a calender of venues. Or purchase a CD for $12...it's good listening!
Dec 26, 20121 min read
Conference in July at Andrews AFB, Md
CCHQ has had many requests for information about our 2013 conference. Here's the "word" as we know it today. Members and friends should be aware we are no longer doing business as we have done before. With Department of Defense restrictions and severe defense cutbacks, change has been mandated. Training for Marines, for example, must be held on military bases. While we can blame much of this on the GSA for the Las Vegas debacle, we also have to understand the Corps is dra
Dec 20, 20122 min read
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