Latest News

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

This is Ray Rsonic Lewis with the dirtiest Canon camera I've seen in awhile. You can see his photo and other San Diego chapter CCs on a newly created Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoCCs . The San Diego Chapter has been recently reactivated thanks in part to the leadership of CC Luis Rocky Agostini and others. Please leave a message of support or advice for these hard charging chapter members!

We are approaching near-record attendance at the New Orleans Conference. As of August 11 we have registered 156 Marines, members, guests, etc. and we have one month to go. What is desperately needed are auction items and items for door prizes in the hospitality suite. This is where we help solidify our future financial stability. If you have something that can bring us funds, let CCHQ know.

Newly promoted Maj. Beatriz Yarrish stands with her husband Frank and children Kali and Reece after her promotion ceremony at Fort Meade, Md., Aug. 1, 2011. Yarrish is an instructor assigned to the Public Affairs Leadership Department at the Defense Information School. Photo by Rick Corral, USAF(R)

Okay, Conference-goers. You've asked before about doing oral histories so we are going to accommodate you in New Orleans. Rob Taglianetti will be making a presentation on Tuesday but will remain at the conference through Friday morning. He especially wants to talk to some of you "grey beards" from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. So, take a memory pill and stand by.

The Westin, New Orleans, Canal Place sold out. Overflow rooms are available for $98 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel , 500 Canal Street. New Orleans, LA Phone: (504) 525-2500 for the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association September 12 - 17, 2011.