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Marine Corps Times (29 Aug edition) is carrying story and photo of Cpl. Aaron Mankin who will be honored with comedian Stephen Colbert Nov. 9 in New York at the Heroes Gala, sponsored by the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.  Aaron will receive the Veterans Leadership Award for his part as spokesman for Operation Mend, a program at UCLA to provide reconstructive surgery to severely wounded combat veterans.

SGT MIGUEL CARRASCO, president of the USMCCCA's Maryland Chapter , got another DINFOS credential under his belt. The broadcasting instructor graduated Aug. 25 from the Joint Intermediate Public Affairs Specialist Course.  He is shown receiving his diploma from Defense Information School Provost, Mike Gannon.  (Larry Simmons photo)

By Lance Cpl. Victor Barrera Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune While others were down on the dirt in the prone, he was standing, sometimes with his back to the enemy hearing the mortars go over his head and bullets snap, a little too close to home. When others fixed bayonets to prepare for hand-to-hand combat from an oncoming Japanese charge, he positioned himself right in the middle of them and captured the first picture to ever show both sides of the war attacking. Retired M

Defense Media Activity, Special Staff is looking for an Equal Employment Manager , GS-0260-14.  The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-11-524644-MP) opens on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 and closes on Tuesday, September  6, 2011. This announcement is open to Status Candidates. For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following websites: www.dma.mil   or http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=101918330. Defense Media Activity, Acquisition and Procurement - Ft Meade, M

The New York Stock Exchange is urgently trying to find then, Maj. Rose-Ann Sgrignoli who sang as the NYSE opened following 9/11.  Anyone who knows the major should email either CCHQ or Sgt. Randy Clinton at randyclinton@gmail.com .

Theresa McConnell Orashen is wondering if  anyone can tell her the name of this Sergeant..."I'm trying to identify some personal photos I have...."

Good article featuring our newly-reactived San Diego Chapter President,  Luis Agostini ... By Tony Cagala The Coast News CAMP PENDLETON — “Combat environments are not always a fast-paced, guns-blazing tempo like you would find in a war video game, but rather a lot of downtime and boredom. Also, war and combat is much less romanticized after you have actually experienced it,” said Staff Sgt. Luis Agostini , Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Chief. To read more, click here.

Discounted Round Trip Airport Transportation Price $35 per person  is being offered by Airport Shuttle. Retail $38 per person round trip  |   One Way $20 per person  |   (provided by Airport Shuttle) In order to book your discounted airport/hotel shuttle reservations online, you must book no later than 24 hours prior to your flight arrival time. Changes to an existing reservation can be made by phone (866-596-2699) only if you made your original reservation online. The $3 p

This is to advise all hands that the room block at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel , in New Orleans is fast being exhausted.  They have added more rooms for us at the $98 rate but they will not last forever.  Get your reservations in this week!

Tribal Elders Annual Grand Epicurean Orgy “A Taste of New Orleans”  awaits CCs at this year’s non-conference dinner getaway. A sample of favorite Creole dishes will be available for all who enjoy new dining experiences.  For more timid palates, an alternative fried shrimp platter will be offered. “Tribal Elders” will meet outside the Westin’s Iberville St. entrance at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14., walk casually  4 1/2  blocks to the Riverfront Restaurant at 541 Decatur