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War Shots: Norm Hatch and the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Cameramen of World War II (Hardcover) A book by Charles Jones is finally available and features the story of how military photographers got their shots while storming beaches and assaulting pillboxes with combat troops. It also describes how long time member Norm Hatc h filmed With the Marines at Tarawa, which won the 1944 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject and was Person of the Week on ABC World News with

Your Executive Director has tried every way he knows to keep members in the organization. Most recently he has emailed all members who have not renewed their membership since 2009. He does not have email addresses for the following but asks that if anyone is corresponding with them that they ask them to contact CCHQ. If he does not hear from the following members they will be dropped from the mailing list prior to the mailing of "Now Hear This" in early February: Bobbie B

Retired MGySgt. Terrence J. Kearn s passed away at his home in Reno, NV January 7.  A military funeral was held January 21 at the Fernley, NV Veterans Cemetery.  The family has asked that if anyone knows either Charley Rowe or MGySgt. George Spear that they be notified of Kearns passing. Please contact Jack Paxton , if you can help.

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is now accepting submissions for its annual awards program. Each year, the Foundation presents a series of awards to both Marines and civilian community members, recognizing their exemplary work in advancing and preserving Marine Corps history. Submissions deadline is February 28, 2011. Awards will be presented at the Foundation’s annual ceremony in April. The Foundation is accepting award submissions for categories in historical scholars

Hello CCs: I am participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Did you know that every three minutes, another woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer? I didn't, and I was shocked to learn how prevalent this horrible disease has become in this country. I am eager to get started with my fundraising and I need your support! I have pledged to raise money for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer as part of my participation in the walk. Your contribution will help

CC Fred Tucker reports starting the new year off right and this photo proves it.  Fred make the shot from 275 yards with a 30-06 at 7 a.m. January 1 in Henry County, west Tennessee. Knowing that fellow CCs Red Carpenter and your Executive Director (with Fred in RVN in 1965-66) are ardent golfers, he offered the following with the photo:  Ever try grilling, frying or roasting a golf ball?   Fred, who is Public Information Officer for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashvi

The Director’s Cut: DivPA’s Monthly Newsletter to the Marine Corps’ PA Community is now online you can download it here Marines – The New Year brings with it many changes for our Corps. Just last week, the Secretary of Defense rolled out his proposed efficiencies of which many affect our Corps. Additionally, a new Congress has rolled into town with a focus on tightening the budget belt. What this means to you as a PA professional is the requirement to demonstrate the value of

Color footage from the battle of Iwo Jima. The Battle for Iwo Jima was one of the most famous and fiercest battles fought in the Pacific during World War Two and will forever hold a special place in the history of the United States Marine Corps Norm Hatch says: Just to be sure all understand. Josephey's report was a radio report only and added to the film at a later date because there was no color processing capability on Iwo. It was a good editing job. The nearest was at Ko

Former National President Bob McEwen announces he is taking a bit of time out from his world cruises to honcho the Marine Corps Mustangs National Meeting at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL September 29-October 2. Knowing that there are quite a few CC and ComCam Mustangs in our membership, he is hoping they will jump in and support this event. CCs might remember that the Sheraton San Key Resort was the site of our national conference in 1995. If intereste