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Angela Mink writes: Got an opportunity to be a stringer for Exceptional Parent Magazine. Looking for EXPERIENCED writers/photographers familiar with military who would be interested in providing stories and/or imagery related to disability issues, the Exceptional Family Member Program, early intervention, disability sports, advocacy, etc. EParent Magazine is working in coordination with all the services, and are looking for content for their monthly magazine. *And YES, you w

Sgt. Miguel Carrasco of DINFOS let us know that fellow combat corresponent Cpl. Eugenio Montanez sustained injuries during combat operations in Afghanistan and is currently at the National Naval Medical Center in Besthesda. His wife and mother are present with him. Recently, he received his Purple Heart from the Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. That really helped to life his spirits, but future visits will help get him through this rough time. He was wit

Larry Miller, Research Specialist, National WWII Museum , New Orleans, is looking to do video recording interviews for WWII combat correspondents from PA, NJ, NY and the DC area. Contact him by phone at 610. 375.1934 or email him at: lmiller4@comcast.net .

Defense Media Activity, Alexandria, is looking for a Writer-Editor, GS-1082-12. The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-11-396563-RB), opens on Monday, October 18, 2010 and closes Monday, October 25, 2010. The area of consideration for this announcement is 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=91535542 .

CC SSgt Luis Agostini, just returned from Afghanistan last week. With good news for his team. Just wanted to inform you that Regimental Combat Team 7 Public Affairs received the Public Relations Society of America-Inland Empire 2010 Capella Awards in Social Media and Media Relations, for our Facebook/YouTube organization sites and our DVIDS work in Afghanistan. http://www.prsaie.org/ Social Media Category Regimental Combat Team 7 Facebook/YouTube Integrated Social Media Cam

There will be a USMCCCA Florida Chapter meeting at noon on Oct 16, 2010 at the Sanctuary Ridge golf course club house restaurant. Sanctuary Ridge, as you will recall, is located in Clermont. Please let me know anything you'd like included for discussion and I'll get it on the agenda. Hope to see you there. Red C. Florida Chapter, USMCCCA Meeting Agenda 16 Oct., 2010 Meeting to order Reading of minutes of last meeting. Reports – Treasurers report. Other repor

Matt Daniels, founder of www.greatamericans.com has been asked to create a Great Americans channel on Hulu.com that will launch on thier third anniversary (Veteran’s Day of this year). This channel will also focus on honoring Americans in the military, law enforcement, and Fire/EMS communities. While we have an extensive body of online video content, Hulu will only support videos in Standard Definition (or higher) resolution . As a result, we are now seeking to expand our

The Director’s Cut: DivPA’s Monthly Newsletter to the Marine Corps’ PA Community is now online you can download it here Marines – It is with solemn regret that I note the death of 20-year-old LCpl Ralph Fabbri , combat camera Marine, who was killed in action last month in Afghanistan. I did not know Ralph personally, but mourn his death and honor his family's sacrifice within the greater public affairs community. His loss is a reminder to all of us of the lethality of our pro

Defense Media Activity, Anacostia is looking for an Audiovisual Production Specialist, GS-1071-11 (2 vacancies). The Job Opportunity Announcement (DMA-10-391219-RB), opens on Tuesday, October 05, 2010 and closes on Monday, November 08, 2010 . The area of consideration for this announcement is 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=91235216 .