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In order to stimulate reservations in light of the Marine Corps' announced departure from our 2012 Conference, the Crowne Plaza Hotel has reduced the previously announced nightly rate from $131 to $114.  CCHQ is encouraging all who plan to attend to go ahead with their reservations.  If you have previously registered simply call the hotel and make the change.  The conference will open with meetings, panels and seminars at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 12.  Meetings will con

CCHQ was advised by the Deputy Director of Information at HQMC July 3 that the Public Affairs Leadership Conference for 2012 in San Diego has been cancelled.  We have also been advised by the Director of Public Affairs, Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) that their anticipated participation with the PA Leadership Conference has also been cancelled. We have been more or less expecting this.  As most know, the government has mandated massive military budget cuts.  More rec

The 2012 Annual Conference Journal is shaping up to be better than ever.  Members may take advantage of a full color one/quarter page ad for a special price of $150.  Salute a merit award winner, an old friend or, even yourself.  Payment can be made online at www.usmccca.org or to CCHQ by emailing or calling credit card info (or checks) to usmccca@cfl.rr.com or by calling 352.748.4698

The official dedication of the Brig. Gen. Robert L. Denig Sr. Memorial at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, VA will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday November 17. Former winners of the USMCCCA's prestigious Denig Award will be invited to attend the dedication.  A no host luncheon will follow at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant. The handsome black granite memorial is the first of its kind at the Museum to honor Denig, his "Demons" from World War II and all who have

In our long and storied history, our premier award has never been bestowed on the son or daughter of a combat correspondent.  This changes in 2012 as  Dr. Linda Canup Keaton-Lima , daughter of the late, long-time CC Claude "Red" Canup , and author of  "War Is Not Just For Heroes" is awarded the 2012 Denig award.Her book, a collection of 398 "dispatches" and personal letters sent by her dad from the Pacific represents nearly 12 years of tenacity, stubbornness and perseverance

The weather was spectacular and the golf course was in outstanding condition on June 12 as 98 golfers kicked off the 2012 version of the Foundation's (Florida Chapter) golf tournament to help America's wounded Marines at the Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club in Davenport, FL. Tournament Chair James E. "Red" Carpenter reported that this year's event raised $7,000 for the Foundation.  "While this was a bit lower than we raised last year it is still a very respectable amount of mone

Defense Media Activity, Broadcasting - AFN Pacific, is looking for an Audiovisual Production Specialist , GS-1017-12. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-12-675776-B) opens on Friday, June 01, 2012 and closes on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. This announcement is open to current DMA Employees Only. For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following website: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/318003000 Defense Media Activity, Office of the General Counsel, is looking