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DVIDS honors Thibodeau
CC Sgt Pete Thibodeau was chosen as DVIDS Journalist of the Month for November 2011 for his documentation of the training conducted between U.S. Marines and Australian troops during Exercise Semper Fast 2011. Thibodeau also received the 2010 William T. Perkins Combat Cameraman of the Year award at the Reno Conference.
Jan 3, 20121 min read
Combat Camera in the Field: Nov-Dec 2011
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob D. Marler with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 8, walks with a disabled Afghan boy during a security patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan Nov. 15, 2011. Marines conducted security patrols to help maintain the security in the surrounding areas. To see more images by USMC combat cameraman, click here or on the photo above.
Dec 30, 20111 min read
Reception for injured combat cameraman Dec. 30
For those of you in the Quantico Area on Dec. 30, there will be a reception for injured combat cameraman LCpl Jorge Ortiz from 1000 to 1130 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps . Ortiz, a triple amputee, was taking pictures of a captured weapons cache in Sangin, Afghanistan, on Jan. 15, 2011 when he stepped on a buried explosive device. The blast ripped off his legs above the knees and snapped off four fingers on his left hand and the thumb on his right hand. After the
Dec 27, 20111 min read
Happy Holidays
The USMCCCA troops, Jack Paxton , Executive Director, Chuck Beveridge , Art Director and Kate Stark , Webmaster wish everyone a happy holiday season. (We aren't really this limber, it's movie magic...) Play it twice, You Tube junks up the first time with an AD, the second time...it's clean.
Dec 21, 20111 min read
Rosenthal Chapter nets Toys for Tots
The Toys for Tots Drive by the Rosenthal Chapter was again a big success. This year the Jingle Party was held at the Sharp Park Golf course and had 18 members and friends in attendance. Bob Stanley once again collected 4 boxes of toys and pushed our total over last year. Once again 1st Sgt Connie Guaraglia , retired , Woman Marine from the 1950's came as Mrs Claus and posed for us with the toys. Thanks to all who donated. Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year.
Dec 21, 20111 min read
Harmon: The Passing of "Gunny Jawn" life member
John died at the California Veterans Home, Barstow, CA on November 21. Though confined to a wheel chair in recent years, he was religious about his support of this Association as well as making it to conferences. This past September the Association recognized him with the President's Award for his strong support, both financially and vocally over the years. If you will take a look at the most recent Conference Journal you will see his name as sponsor of five Merit Awards.
Dec 20, 20112 min read
Life member earns Masters
Cynthia Atwood, CC Life Member, was awarded a Master of Arts Degree in Security Studies, Homeland Security and Defense at commencement ceremonies Friday, December 16 at the Naval Postgraduate School , Monterey, CA. The CHDS Master's degree program is a fast-pasted, challenging program that requires a major commitment of time from its students. After retirement from active duty, she began working in the Office of the Commissioner of the legacy U.S. Immigration and Naturaliz
Dec 19, 20111 min read
Dec 12, 20110 min read
New DivPA Director visits Washington Post
WASHINGTON D.C. - Col. Paul J. Kennedy , Director of Marine Corps Public Affairs, recently visited the Washington Post for a tour and to observe a meeting of the news editors. During this meeting, editors discussed the news of the day and decisions were made regarding the placement of articles, graphics, and photos for the Website as well as Print Edition. Pictured on the left, is Peter Perl , the assistant managing editor of the Washington Post who escorted Kennedy thro
Dec 12, 20111 min read
RTDNA seeks Programs & Events Manager
The Radio Television Digital News Association and Foundation seeks a Program and Events Manager to work in the Washington DC office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for meeting planning duties related to the development, implementation and administration of the RTDNA annual convention, RTDNF First Amendment Dinner, The Edward R. Murrow Dinner, training workshops, regional seminars and e-learning opportunities. Additionally, the candidate would conceptualize and i
Dec 8, 20111 min read
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