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Honorary Life Member and 1982 Denig Award winner Marvin J. Wolf has a new book out--and one of his earlier works, considered a classic of its genre, is back in print. The Tattooed Rabbi is a mystery thriller set in Southern California. The protagonist is a rabbi working as a private investigator.  This is character is based, in part, on a remarkable chaplain that the author met while on active duty. Fallen Angels, Chronicles of L.A. Crime & Mystery is a historical antholo

If you are planning to attend the no-host luncheon at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant following the Denig Memorial Dedication at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Saturday, November 17 and have not yet contacted CCHQ, please do so before 1600 Friday, November 9.   We are committed to giving the restaurant an accurate count one week prior to the event.  The dedication ceremonies will begin in the Semper Fidelis Chapel at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 17.  Mrs. Bernice S

Life Member Jenny Holbert’s new B&B – Lavender Heights Bed and Breakfast - is conveniently located in Fredericksburg, Va and would be a great place to stay while attending the Denig Dedication. Jen is offering a nice discount for USMCCCA members. Call her at 540.848.4531. Email: jenholbert419@gmail.com.

Seeks TOC operator , this position will monitor and manage transmit and receive systems for all of Discovery Communications (DCI) domestic platforms. Manage and control local and national fiber connectivity between DCI facilities and remote locations thought the world. Candidate must be able to make intelligent decisions and handle on air emergencies and discrepancies as they occur. They also have many other job openings around the world for creative fields. Just click on S

By Col. Jeremy Martin, USA, Commandant, DINFOS Getting off to a Good Start in Your Initial Public Affairs Assignment Recently during an ice breaker for our Public Affairs Qualification Course (PAQC) here at the Defense Information School (DINFOS), I was approached by a Captain who seemed to display a bit of anxiety regarding his first assignment as a  Public Affairs Officer.   He expressed concern about his initial meeting with his new boss.   He was concerned with  making

Story by Lance Cpl. Jackeline Perez Rivera Via DVIDS CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - A well-known Marine reservist, who works in a civilian capacity aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, was awarded a National Image Award in Los Angeles last week. Since 1971, National Image , a nonprofit organization, advocated for Hispanics and helped provide opportunities for leadership development through conferences and other means.   Every year the group honors two service members from each bran

If you have not yet read "War Is Not Just For Heroes," the World War II dispatches and letters of the late CC Red Canup , this is your chance to purchase it at the low post-conference rate of $20, which includes postage. The book, edited by Red's daughter, Dr. Linda Keaton-Lima , contains some of the best reporting of Marines conducting air ops to come out of World War II. CCHQ has a limited number of these books available. Contact CCHQ at usmccca@cfl.rr.com or call 352 7

History channel is showing footage by combat camerman Frank Lee. http://www.history.com/shows/vietnam-in-hd/videos/combat-cameraman