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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.

CCHQ has received word that the Master Sergeant selection board has named five new E-8s in both Public Affairs and Combat Camera. A big Oorah! for all 10. Those selected: Public Affairs: Brenda Varnadore, Demtrio (Joe) Espinosa, Arsenio (Sonny) Cortez, Jonathan Cress, Fred Zimmerman Combat Camera: Daniel Schrubb, Bert Lowry, Jefferson Edouasie, Timothy McMann, Diane Pugh

By keith.thursby@latimes.com Los Angeles Times Dick Turpin dies at 91; longtime real estate editor of The Times Turpin died in his sleep Friday at the Northridge Care Center in Reseda, said his son, David. Turpin spent 41 years at The Times, working as a reporter and education editor before becoming real estate editor in 1967. Under his leadership, the section three times was named the best in the country and was consistently ranked in the top five by the National Assn. of Re

Defense Media Activity, Riverside, is looking for a Supervisory Visual Information Specialist, GS-1084-13. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-11-409001-RB), opens on Tuesday, December 07, 2010 closes on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 . This announcement is open to 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=94564112 .

A belated apology to member Charles Bonilla who sponsored three Merit Awards this year in honor of his late father, Albert Bonilla (1929-2010) who served with the Air Force during Korea. We had planned to put this info in the Conference Journal but, it was accidently omitted. We included it in the most recent newsletter "Now Hear This" which is online and available for download if you are a member . Our apologies to Charles, we appreciate your support.

The Director’s Cut: DivPA’s Monthly Newsletter to the Marine Corps’ PA Community is now online you can download it here Marines Many thanks for a great year. There was tremendous accomplishment from the 2009 Thomas Jefferson Awards – those who are the very best across the entire Defense Department: Sgt Mark Fayloga was named the Military Photographer of the Year. In April, Marines also placed first in three of the four top outstanding individual categories for the 2009 TJ Aw