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I wanted to let you know I am hiring 2 new Public Relations Managers in the University Communications office in Washington DC -- one to support the Kogod School of Business and the School of Communication , and the other to support the School of Public Affairs and the School of International Service. If you know any candidates, please direct them to https://jobs.american.edu and enter "Public Relations Manager" in the search box). Please note that the position requires 5 - 1

Polsinelli Shughart PC’s Phoenix office welcomes attorney John Barwell to the firm as associate to practice business litigation. Barwell, a former Marine Corps journalist, served a combat tour in Somalia, and brings strong leadership skills to the firm. He earned his law degree from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2010. Barwell joins Polsinelli Shughart during an unprecedented time of growth for the firm and the Phoenix office. The office has incr

Capturing war: In this 1944 photo, Cyril 'Cy' O'Brien, a former Marine combat correspondent, uses a typewriter on Guam. (Photo courtesy Pacific War Museum) Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo issued the following statement on the passing of Cyril “Cy” O’Brien, a former United States Marine combat correspondent who served during the Liberation of Guam in World War II: “I join the people of Guam in mourning the loss of Cy O’Brien,” Congresswoman Bordallo said today.  “I extend

The following was received today from Cy O'Brien's daughter, Patsy:   We are having his wake at Collins Funeral Home Thursday Feb.3rd with viewings at 2-4 p.m and 7-9 p.m. His funeral mass will be at St. Bernadette's Friday the 4th at 10:30 a.m..  All addresses and other information are listed below.  Thanks for all the well wishes.  We definitely felt all the love and respect you held for our beloved father. Collins Funeral Home 500 University Blvd. West Silver Spring, MD 20

Marine Cyril J. O'Brien cheered when he watched the American flag being raised over Japanese soil in 1945. He wasn't atop Mt. Suribachi but he was close, watching from the invasion beach and coming ashore on Iwo Jima as a combat correspondent with the 3rd Marine Division.

Venerable Cy O'Brien , thought to be our oldest living CC, turns 92 on Sunday, January 30.   We have been informed by his daughters as well as his friend, Ellie Bertrand, that he had recurring surgery January 24 to remove the lining from a lung due to fluid accumulation.  He is also having problems with his kidney and his liver.   Knowing Cy, he would - in booming voice -  tell us all to get on with it.    We will, but we hope all CCs will join us in a prayer and a wish for a

Combat Camera Management sends their thoughts and prayers to Lance Corporal Jorge Ortiz and his family.  Combat photographer LCpl Ortiz sustained injuries while in the line of duty in Afghanistan.  He is currently recuperating at the Bethesda Naval Medical Facility. The family recommends only cards be sent, here is the address: Attn: LCpl Jorge Ortiz Marine Corps Liaison Office National Naval Medical Center 8901 Wisconsin Ave Building 10, Rm 1022 Bethesda, MD 20889

BOOT CAMP HAIRCUTS? -- CC Joe Espinosa , NCOIC of DINFOS' Public Affairs Leadership Department, recently led a crew over to the post barber shop in support of a colleague's (winning!) battle with cancer. Among those pictured with Espinosa and Air Force Capt. Candice Adams are CCs Keith Oliver, Scott Woosley, Clark Carpenter and Jeff Cosola . (photo by Air Force TSgt. Rick Corral) NEWEST KENTUCKY COLONEL -- CC Bob Jordan was surprised at faculty meeting on Jan. 5 by being aw

Constance Heinz: I am hoping you can ask in the USMCCCA community if their are any reserve captains or majors willing to come to Okinawa foro 9 to 12 months. Our deputy is a reservist and he has been called up and will be in Afghanistn and we need a deputy while he is deployed. If anyone is interested have them email me at constance.heinz@usmc.mil

Members wanting to get an early room reservation at the New Orleans Westin Hotel can go online and make their reservations for the upcoming September 12-16 conference .  Guests can access the site to learn more about the event and to book, modify, or cancel a reservation from January 19, 2011 to September 17, 2011.  The special conference room rate is $98 plus applicable taxes. US Marine Corps Combat Correspondent Association Conference Registration Details concerning confere