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As the man once said, "now is the time to"… start thinking of this years' conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Diego September 10-14.   So, if you're thinking of it, think Hawaiian.  The old Hana Lei Hotel is now the completely rejuvenated Crowne Plaza but it still retains its Hawaiian origins. Think of the Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening with a Hawaiian Luau - minus poi and minus the buried/cooked pig.  Think instead of a great menu and Hawaiian shirts for gents

Tracy Crow is a member of the Florida Chapter and is an assistant professor at Eckerd College . She has a book that's been reviewed in the Tampa Bay Tribune called “Eyes Right, Confessions From a Woman Marine” . It's her second book published.  The first book is penned under the name Carver Greene called "An Unlawful Order."

Multiple merit award winner Cpl. Reece Lodder , Combat Correspondent writes: "I thought I'd share my latest story on 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment's 'Dogs of War' in Afghanistan. It's a story I've been waiting to tell my entire deployment, and one of my favorites I've had the opportunity to craft as of recent. The supporting photos are my best photos of our IED detection dogs and their Marine handlers from my deployment to Garmsir." To read this story and view the photos

The Denig Monument in progress This is a March 30 progress report on contributions to the Denig Memorial , scheduled for unveiling this November at the National Museum of the Marine Corps ,  Quantico, VA. Some background for those of you reading about the Memorial, possibly for the first time.  The actual cost of the Memorial, including $1,000 in permanent maintenance, is $26,895.   The stunning black marble edifice, being prepared by Kline Memorials of Dumfries, VA (shown h

Defense Media Activity is looking for two Training Instructors , GS-1712-11. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-12-631753-MP) opened on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 and closes on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. This announcement is open to current all US Citizens and Status Candidates. For your convenience, the JOA is located at the Following website: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/312561300

http://www.facebook.com/TyronePowerStamp2014 Tyrone Power was not only a mega movie star and stage actor, he was also a WWII Marine Corps Pilot, 1st Lieutenant who flew wounded soldiers out of Okinawa, Hiroshima, and Iwo Jima. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, and the World War II Victory Medal. He remained in the Marine Corps Reserves the remainder of his life, ultimately being promoted the rank of Major. H

A very nice article about combat correspondent Frank Lee by Marc Yablonka on the Milspeak.org website...

The 2012 Conference will be held at the Mission Valley Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Diego, September 10-14, 2012. Registration is $96 for everyone and can be made online (below) or by contacting the Executive Director at 352.748.4698 or emailing: usmccca@cfl.rr.com . (1) Name for badge City, State (2) Name for badge City, State (3) Name for badge City, State (4) Name for badge City, State (5) Name for badge City, State

Executive Director, Jack Paxton says we need about 30 more bricks purchased to complete the 76 total needed to surround the Denig Memorial . Foundation President Victoria Turney sent out an email to former collegues of the JPAO shop at El Toro/Tustin during 1984 – 1989 asking for donations toward a brick.... a good idea. This is your opportunity to memorialze a friend, relative, chapter, shop, even yourself.  The bricks cost $300.  They contain space for three lines of cha