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This photoblog from the Denver Post features Joe Rosenthal and his famous photo of Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima. If you've got the time... keep scrolling there are many of Rosenthal's other war photos and a bit about the Marines in the photo above.

The 27th Biennial Women Marines Association (WMA) expects a large contingent of Marines to meet in Philadelphia (Aug. 31-Sept. 4th, 2012) to celebrate generations of service as Marines. Our 2012 Convention is dedicated to those Marines who have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. It is the perfect time for Marines of all ages to reconnect with their roots of “Where it All Began”. For more info click here

Faas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning combat photographer who carved out new standards for covering war with a camera and became one of the world's best-known photojournalists in nearly half a century with the AP, died Thursday in Munich, his family said. He was 79. For more information got the the LA Times website.

Staff Sgt Jeremy Vought , Marine Corps Liaison / DVIDS SNCOIC tells us there is a "Nice editorial from fellow Combat Correspondent, Cpl. Reece Lodder ." About his work in Afghanistan. Read it here.

Executive Director Note: Contrary to emails you may receive concerning Chuck Beveridge, he is not in Africa, is not sick, and is not requesting your money. Folks, this is a scam in which someone has corrupted his FaceBook page and is asking for money in his name. While we would like to think that our members are savvy enough not to fall for things like this, we have had two reports in the past week asking if Chuck is okay and, should they reply to emails such as these. T

Defense Media Activity, is looking for a Student Trainee (Program Support), GS-0399-04 . The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-12-658920-DE) opened on Monday, May 7, 2012, 2012 and closes on Monday, May 14, 2012. This announcement is open to Student/Internship Program Eligibles. For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following website: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316051000 Please find below the link to the vacancy announcement for the Supervisory Publ

Defense Media Activity, is looking for an Audiovisual Production Specialist , GS-1071-11. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-12-650078-MP) opened on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 and closes on Monday, April 30, 2012. This announcement is open to DMA Employees Only. For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following website: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/314967100 Defense Media Activity, (Defense Visual Information) is looking for a Visual Information Specia

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) Communications Department is currently looking for a Communications Coordinator to assist with the creation and maintenance of new press relationships, media management and developing and distributing IAVA’s signature Daily News Brief. The job description is attached and for more information please visit http://bit.ly/Jd9xZm. It's a really solid opportunity for a young person to be in the middle of a fantastic team doing big t

The VetJobs Virtual Career Fair is now live for transitioning military, National Guard, Reserve, veterans and their family members to pre-register and to post their resumes prior to the official launch date of Thursday, May 1, 2012! Pre-register now by visiting www.workplacediversity.com/veteransconnect! VetJobs is in the process of loading employers and their job postings which will be available on Thursday, May 1 . Post your resume early and come back often to see the ne

Jennifer Brofer writes: I just found out this morning that I have been accepted to UT Austin's College of Communication , starting in the fall. I will be majoring in Television/Radio/Film. I believe my Marine Corps experiences have prepared me to finally tackle college. Very excited to begin the next chapter!