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I am resigning from my position as the Public affairs Officer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center , Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division in Indian Head, MD. It's an exciting command in the research and development community that delivers information and technologies for countering explosive threats to all four branches of service. Below is a general description of the responsibilities. We're looking for someone with practical experience in the breadth of ge

Los Angeles Chapter stalwart Eddie Kafafian is shown with Admiral Mike Mullen , Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Mrs. Mullen during the 7th Annual Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade in Studio City, CA.  Kafafian was the 2009 Parade Grand Marshall and was invited to sit in the VIP section with the Admiral.  During their conversation Eddie remarked that the Admiral's father, Jack Mullin, hired Eddie to work in an advertising agency in Los Angeles during the 1960s.

Betsy Judge wrote: It was wonderful reading all the traffic between the Birthday and Veteran's Day and reconnecting with so many of you. When Joe pointed out this photo in our Wall Street Journal this a.m., I thought of how lucky we are to be alive and how many other Marines have paid the price for us. I did not know Megan very well, but learned she was one hell of a Marine. May she and all others rest in peace.

From CCHQ: If you know the following members, tell them to send current addresses to usmccca@cfl.rr.com. They will be dropped prior to any further mailings: Caryl Hanson Art Kieley Charlotte Crouch

Vickie Hager and her husband Eddie , together with Dee Mills sponsored  a drive for Christmas goodies to be sent to our troops serving in Afghanistan.  Vickie and her husband own Vickie’s barber shop in Spring Hill, Florida.  Mrs. Dee Mills of Lea’s Prayers and Postage and Linda Kidwell of Gift’s from Home took care of the shipping.  Here’s the way it worked.  You got a free hair cut on 8 November, 2010 if you donate an item or cash.  Cash donations are used to help def

Fellow CCs: For 235 years a small but dedicated legion has stood in defense of our nation.  Whether under gray skies of bright sun, Marines have always stood and stood out as the best of our nation's military.  Around the world, the title Marine is synonymous with courage and lethal efficiency in battle.  Thanks to the efforts of those who serve as Combat Correspondents and Combat Camera Marines, the American people have a real appreciation of the sacrifices made daily by Mar

Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps and Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, sergeant major of the Marine Corps lead a formation run of more than 400 Marines on the Marine Corps' 235th birthday Nov. 10, 2010. Amos spoke to the Marines at the Marine Corps War Memorial and said no matter the clime or place Marines have always found time to celebrate their birthday.

On November 11 come into Applebee’s and simply show proof of military service to enjoy a FREE entrée from our special Vets Day Menu. Invite a friend. We’ve got so much to thank America’s brave servicemen and women for.

Combat Correspondent Aaron Mankin is named as one of People Magazine's 2010 Heroes of the Year in the Nov. 8 issue of People magazine on the newsstands now. Mankin, a Marine journalist was seriously injured when the assault vehicle he was riding it was destroyed by an improvised explosive device (IED). 16 Marines were thrown from the vehicle. Six were killed instantly and Cpl. Mankin nearly made unlucky number seven. His entire body had been horribly burned. This young ma