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"Where in Hell Do We Put Them?" Line infantrymen were completely puzzled with these particular Marines. "Where the hell do we put them?" "What can they do for us?" or "Doesn't HQMC realize we're fighting a war?" "Hell, they'll only get in the way!" Fortunately, this attitude didn’t last long and soon one heard: "Where are our combat correspondents?" "What's the delay? Get them here!" General Denig and staff got much satisfaction from this change in attitudes. Back at the

Defense Media Activity, (Army Production Directorate) is looking for a Supervisory Broadcast Operations Director , GS-1001-13.  The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-12-564604-B) opened on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 and closes on Monday, November 28, 2011. This announcement is open to US Citizens and Status Candidates.  For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following website: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/303210800

The total compensation is 175K for a year tour.  Included in the total compensation are two 5K bonuses at 90 and 365 days. If you are interested, when are you available for deployment? Do you have a secret clearance? What was your last rank in the military?  Must be an E-9 or O-4 or above. If you are overseas in Afghanistan, do you have an Afghan VISA? Do you have a current passport? Is there any medical issue that would preclude you from not deploying? If you are interested

Members who might like to spend four-five days in a nice time share in Cancun "for free" November 19-23 should contact Chas Henry at   chas@chashenry.com . The Henry's were to vacation there but work interfered. You must get there on your own, however.

Combat Correspondent  Dale Dye is at it again...he has a new graphic novel published, called Code Word: Geronimo based upon the moment-by-moment story of the clandestine raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Scripted by Captain Dale Dye (USMC, Ret) and Julia Dewey Dye , PhD--Military History and Anthropology.  Capt. Dye is best known as ­the military advisor to Hollywood for his work on over seventy films—including Platoon, Saving Private Ryan and Band O

The USMCCCA Foundation is seeking a member or spouse of a member with an accounting or bookkeeping background to serve as voluntary treasurer of the USMCCCA Foundation.  Due to increasing duties as a master instructor at the Defense Information School (DINFOS) John Dodd has asked to be relieved of the Treasurer duties. Interested persons should contact Jack Paxton, Executive Director, at usmccca@cfl.rr.com or call him at 352.748.4698.

As you are now (or will shortly) be receiving your newsletters "Now Hear This" we feel an explanation is necessary regarding proposed memorials on Pages 5 and 8; one for Bob Morrisey , the other for BrigGen. Robert L. Denig Sr. at the Museum, which follows this announcement. Four days ago we announced on this site that the revived San Diego Chapter, named now after Bob Morrisey, was launching a drive to secure $1200 for a memorial to "Mo" at Mount Soledad in San Diego.  As

The fourth issue of “Now Hear This” the official USMCCCA newsletter, should be arriving in your mailbox soon. If you DO NOT receive it, then you need to make sure CCHQ has your correct mailing address. You can MAKE SURE you get future newsletters by using the membership update form here . If you are a registered member of this site, you can download the newsletter by clicking on the image to the right.

Defense Media Activity, DINFOS is looking for a Training Specialist , GS-1712-12. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-12-555776-B) opened on Monday, October 31, 2011 to Tuesday, November 15, 2011. This announcement is open to Status Candidates. For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following websites: www.dma.milor http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/301921700

An ambitious memorial project launched by the rejuvenated San Diego Chapter will honor twice-USMCCCA president and its first executive director, the late Robert "Mo" Morrisey . "Project Mo" will culminate with the placing of a commemorative plaque, photo and inscription on San Diego's Mount Soledad in La Jolla during the USMCCCA annual conference September 2012. For those new to the Association, Mo was a retired mustang major who served as the first Public Affairs Officer