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Author Jack Pulwers dies
Longtime CC supporter, Jack Pulwers , Ph.D. of Fairfax, VA died March 29, 2011 at Fair Oaks Hospital of extended illness after congestive heart failure. Born in New York City on July 2, 1924, Jack was raised there and in Shreveport, Louisiana. He received double degrees from Louisiana State University and a Ph.D. with distinction from Catholic University. He was a distinguished historian, journalist and author. He maintained a long career in network radio and as Broadcast
Apr 2, 20111 min read
Red Bandanna in Korea?
CCHQ has an inquiry about the name of a combat correspondent who worked with the 1stBn., 5th Marines in Korea during early to mid-1951. The CC was known for his red bandanna that he always wore. Email Jack Paxton if you know who he was and if he is still alive.
Apr 2, 20111 min read
Goodie bag items needed
The USMCCCA Foundation (Florida Chapter) is in need of items for "goody bags," door prize items and suitable items for the general auction at The Annual Golf Tournament on June 3. Inasmuch as all tournament proceeds go to the Foundation for such programs as the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund, the Foundation Scholarship programs, etc., we are asking that anyone who has items for both the bags and for the general auction contact Red Carpenter for information on how to get
Mar 27, 20111 min read
VIAP Awards announced
The Visual Information Awards Program is designed to recognize, reward, and promote excellence among military photographers, videographers, journalists and graphic artists for their achievements in furthering the objectives of military photography, videography, and graphic arts as a command information and documentation media within the military. This program operates under the aegis of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and is administered by
Mar 26, 20112 min read
Weekly newsletter keeps you up to date on USMC news
The newly launched Marine Corps Connection (MCC) is a weekly e-newsletter that keeps readers up-to-date on the latest headlines relevant to the Marine Corps, upcoming events, and highlights Marines who are doing incredible things in the "Heroes of the Week" feature. To create the newsletter, our community relations team evaluates the week's top headlines and searches for all articles that will be of interest to anyone with ties to the U.S. Marine Corps. They are hoping th
Mar 26, 20111 min read
Leatherneck Magazine Receives Visit From Tom Bartlett’s Family
The family of former longtime Leatherneck magazine managing editor and combat correspondent Tom Bartlett visited the magazine’s offices March 22 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., to reconnect and hear stories about their dad and granddad. After a tour of the offices, Leatherneck staff and Bartlett family members enjoyed lunch, good conversation and a lot of laughs at The Clubs of Quantico. Tom’s family included two of his sons, Scott and Chris; a grandson, Christopher, wh
Mar 23, 20112 min read
March Director's Cut Online
The Director’s Cut: DivPA’s Monthly Newsletter to the Marine Corps’ PA Community is now online you can download it here Fellow Marines – When faced with nearly any professional dilemma or conflict, Marine Infantry and PAO Trane McCloud would respond with the question, “What does the Marine Corps Order say?” We lost LtCol McCloud in Iraq on Sunday, 3 Dec 06, when the CH-46 helicopter he was riding in crash-landed in a lake in Anbar province. Trane’s guidance, to consult Mari
Mar 13, 20112 min read
2011 Merit Award Winners
Print Categories Metro Format Newspaper First: 29 Palms Observation Post Second: Camp Lejeune Globe Honorable Mention: Cherry Point Windsock Tabloid Format Newspaper First: Okinawa Marine Second: Barstow Log Honorable Mention : New River Rotovue Magazine Format Publication First: Continental Marine, Marine Forces Reserve Second: Pacesetter, 6th Marine Corps District Honorable Mention: Pass And Review, Marine Barracks Washington Newsletter Format Publication First: G
Mar 8, 20114 min read
USMCCCA Foundation Scholarships Available
Attention Members, Public Affairs and Combat Camera Marines. The USMCCCA Foundation has announced major changes to its Foundation Scholarship program . Now only available to two-year members of the USMCCCA, the Foundation Board has changed that requirement in order to stimulate scholarship applications. Applications will now be considered from: 1. Members of the USMCCCA and their dependents, to include spouses. 2. Active duty Marines and dependents in Occupational Field
Mar 8, 20111 min read
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