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Retired GySgt. <strong>Benny Marrufo</strong>, 75, of Aurora, CO died January 1 of medical complications. Benny enlisted in 1953 and served as a combat correspondent in Vietnam in 1965-66 at the Danang Press Center and again in 1969-70 as a member of the Department of Defense MoPic Team.

National Conference: New Orleans Sept. 12-16 While we have alluded to it in both Now Hear This and on the Tic Toc notes on this website we are now making it official: There will be a conference in New Orleans from September 12-16 at the Westin Hotel. Long-time CC Life Member Fran Piccoli, based in New Orleans has volunteered to be the overall Conference Chairman. CC President Don O'Neal is expected to name a Program Chair in the near future. The 2011 Conference is expected

CCHQ has worked out a special discount plan with Continental Airlines for the annual conference scheduled for New Orleans September 12-16 .  Continental  offers discounts off published fares of 2% to 10% or Zone fares.   Call your travel professional or Continental Meeting Works at 800-468-7022 for reservations.  In order to get the discount you must refer to Codes ZJZH and 957920 .  If you make your own reservations you can save an additional 3% off by booking your reserva

Maj. Gen. Robert "Boomer" Milstead , CG, Marine Corps Recruiting command and, as a brigadier general, was Director of Information, has been tapped for a third star as head of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, located at Quantico, VA.  According to the December 14 announcement he will become one of seven deputy Commandants and will lead the Corps' efforts retain, promote and set assignments for Marines.

Defense Media Activity , Fort Meade, MD (DINFOS), is looking for a Training Instructor, GS-1712-11.The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-11-419549-RB), opens on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 and closes Wednesday, January 05, 2011. This announcement is open to All US Citizens and Status Candidates. For your convenience, the JOA is located at the following website or at www.dma.mil or http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=95066461 . Defense Media Activity, Fort Meade (D

CC Bob Jordan underwent thyroid surgery recently, I'm sure he would appreciate your well wishes... Thanks, Jack, ... and to all our fellow CCs for your prayers and well wishes. They are much appreciated and were well needed. Surgery wasn't the hardest part for me -- but for Evi . Last night was very tough as my body tried to adjust to the trauma and discomfort. I feel the worse is over now. The blessing of a two-hour nap in my easy chair this afternoon provided a big positi

1stSgt Connie Guaraglia USMC Ret. transforms into Mrs. Claus at the Jingle Party held by the USMCCCA Joe Rosenthal Chapter Wednesday, Dec. 15th. Mrs. Claus is surrounded by Toys for Tots collected by members and a good helping from Bob Stanley's favorite, Flanahans Pub in San Francisco. The Toys were picked up by SSgt Jason Stork , 4th Recon, Alameda and Staff NCO in charge of Toys for Tots in that area. Thanks Jason and all the other Marines who worked on this worthy cau

Marines from H & S Co. 2nd Bn. 23rd Mar. Help with The Tallent's Family Annual Toys for Toys Xmas Drive honoring the late MgySgt Bob Tallent   L-R, Sgt. Jose Diaz, Brad Tallent (son), Debbie Tallent, Karen Tallent, (daughters), Pauline Tallent and PFC Roberto Nunez.  Pauline, Sgt. Diaz and PFC. Nunez. Pauline & Eddie Kafafian.