FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO
Dear MCA Member,
I am happy to report that our first MCAF Annual Dinner held at the end of July with General David H. Petraeus, USA, Commander, U.S. Central Command as our featured speaker, was a tremendously successful way to unveil the new Marine Corps Association Foundation to the public. The MCAF is grateful to the General for taking the time from his busy schedule to present his candid views and help inaugurate the Foundation. Humorous, insightful and very well received by the attending audience, I urge all of our readers and members to take the time to view the Dinner presentation, which we have made available in both the MCAF homepage HERE and also at the MCA homepage HERE.
In other recent events, we were pleased to host our second MCAF Luncheon of the year at Camp Lejeune with LtGen Ronald S. Coleman, USMC, Deputy Commandant Manpower and Reserve Affairs as our featured speaker. At The MARINE Shop in Quantico, we were fortunate to be able to present Colonel Wes Fox, USMC (Ret), Medal of Honor recipient and author of Marine Rifleman and also Courage and Fear at a book signing in early August. The Marine Corps Association Foundation is grateful to both for taking the time to be with us.
We have some exciting future events lined up as well with General Tony Zinni, USMC (Ret) former Commander U.S. Central Command and author of Leading the Charge: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Boardroom and also The Battle for Peace: A Vision of America's Power and Purpose coming to The MARINE Shop for a book signing on 27 August and on 10 September, Colonel Bruce F. Meyers, USMC (Ret) author of Fortune Favors the Brave: The Story of First Force Recon will also be at The MARINE Shop for another book signing as well.
Finally, on 16 September at the Clubs at Quantico, the Foundation is very pleased to present the Honorable Robert O. Work, Under Secretary of the Navy as the featured speaker at our MCAF Combat Development Dinner.
I encourage all of our members and readers to visit the MCAF Events Schedule HERE to stay current with our dynamic schedule and to get additional event information. Our MCAF professional events are superb PME opportunities, occasions to enjoy camaraderie with some great Marines and are just plain fun. I cordially invite YOU to attend as many of our events as possible and ask you to bring a friend when you do!
Last month, we announced the creation of the Marine Corps Association Foundation in MCA Today. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charitable organization which enables MCA to more fully accomplish our key mission of supporting Marines through supporting the awards, professional development, unit professional library and other related support programs for Marines. A long time in coming, the good news is that donations to the MCAF are now tax-deductible. I encourage all of our readers to visit the new MCA Foundation web site here to learn what the foundation does and I also encourage our readers to consider making a tax-deductible donation on the web or through our recent notepad direct mail appeal.
Semper Fidelis,
Les Palm
Major General, USMC (Ret)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Announcing the Marine Corps Association Foundation Website
The Marine Corps Association Foundation was recently established by MCA as a charitable organization enabling our members, sponsors and other donors to make tax-deductible contributions in support of key MCAF support programs such as the MCAF Awards and Professional Events Programs.
We invite our readers to visit the new MCAF website HERE: to read about the Foundation's purpose and what it does to support Marines. And, we welcome and cordially invite your direct support. Click HERE to learn about how you can make a tax deductible donation yourself!
And, if you would like to call us with suggestions or to explore ways to get more directly involved here is our new MCAF toll free number: 877-4MY-MCAF (1-877-469-6223) Give us a call -- we would love to hear from you! And, if you would like to make a donation to the Foundation, here is the mailing address:
MCAF
PO Box 1123
Quantico, VA 22134
MCA's amazon.com Portal
If you are an amazon.com Online shopper then we invite you to access their website through the new amazon.com portal on MCA's home page. amazon.com offers much more than just books. It is also a great source for toys, casual apparel, tools, gadgets and a whole lot more.
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OLD NAVY'S NEW MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
Old Navy, makers of fine casual apparel, now feature a monthly Military Appreciation Day on the first of every month at all of their stores. They offer a 10% discount to all active, retired and reserve Military Personnel and their family members who present a valid Military ID card on the first of every month as a means of expressing their appreciation to those who serve with honor and courage daily.The offer is not valid at oldnavy.com and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
SPECIAL SAVINGS ALERT - Walt Disney World Special Ticket Offer for the Military Community
Available to all active duty and retired military, Walt Disney World is offering deep discounts on ticket packages during the period 4 Jan - 23 Dec 2009. Click HERE for details.
NEW Offer for Washington, D.C. Area Vehicle Owners from TireVan
TireVan, DC area's only mobile tire installation service, is offering members of the Marine Corps Association a FREE membership in their car care program known as TireVan Advantage. This program could not only help keep our members and their families safe but also help caring for their car easier and less expensive.
TireVan provides A Better Way to Get New Tires. You can select from virtually any brand of tire brand made, purchase over the phone at 877.847.3826 or through www.TireVan.com at guaranteed low prices and then relax as TireVan's highly trained technicians bring your new tires to your car and professionally install them on the spot!
When you need new tires, membership in TireVan Advantage will net you a 20% installation discount (savings not available to the public). But membership is valuable even when you don't need new tires, by giving you access to money saving benefits such as automotive recall monitoring service which keeps you up-to-date on important safety and non-safety recalls issued by the auto manufacturer, important state inspection reminders and inflation/tread wear reminders. Independent websites charge as much as $50-$100 per year for similar services, all of which are available to Marine Corps Association members through TireVan free of charge!
Sign up today at www.advantage.TireVan.com and use enrollment code: MA477ES
MCA Welcomes New MCU Students!
MCA was fortunate to be on hand at the Marine Corps University's annual One Stop Check in for MCU students attending Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Expeditionary Warfare School and the School of Advanced War Fighting. As part of the welcome aboard, MCA held a drawing for a $50.00 American Express Gift Certificate for all the students checking in. And, we have a winner! Congratulations to Captain Samuel Malone, EWS Student who won the drawing! Welcome aboard to ALL MCU students from all of us at the Marine Corps Association.
ADVERTISE IN MCA TODAY! With over 44,000 monthly readers, MCA Today is a valuable advertising resource. If you would like a promotional ad for your business or organization in MCA Today send us your request to promotions@mca-marines.org .
The end result of considerable effort, personal resolve and serious commitment, the title, MARINE, once earned, is not given up lightly. Marines strongly identify with the Corps and other Marines and want to keep their connections to both strong.
Membership in the Marine Corps Association -- The professional association for ALL Marines is the most effective and informative way to keep connected to the Corps and all its activities AND it is also an enjoyable way to do it.
Membership comes with a subscription to one or both of MCA's magazines: Marine Corps Gazette, the professional journal of U.S. Marines and /or Leatherneck, magazine of the Marines. MCA's flagship magazines maintain a solid focus on the Marine Corps, and all of its activities. Reading both magazines is an invaluable means of keeping Corps connections strong.
Our nation continuously deploys Marines for extended periods, creating special needs for those deployed. Deployed Marines can't afford the luxury of extra weight and don't deserve the problems of missed or delayed mail delivery. To help resolve these issues, MCA offers a flexible membership option, which provides continuous support even throughout the duration of operational deployments.
Specifically, MCA's ONLINE-ONLY membership gives ONLINE access to BOTH magazines anywhere in the world via the Internet, and includes all other membership benefits at savings of about 24% off the print edition subscription rates. Active duty Marines should seriously consider this membership option when they join or renew.
And, even if you do choose the traditional print edition subscription option to EITHER, or Both magazines, MCA gives you ONLINE access to BOTH magazines at no extra charge!
Leatherneck and Marine Corps Gazette feature articles of real value and interest to Marines. With articles written largely by Marines, both magazines feature professionally relevant, and highly illustrated articles that keep Marines informed of current issues and the continuing Marine Corps story.
Our Online magazine editions include exactly the same editorial content as the print editions but provide valuable material only available in a web based environment. These include searchable archives of articles all the way back to1916, audio and video feeds, graphic slide shows, interactive discussion boards on controversial issues that ANY reader can join and hot linked key words, allowing additional reading on topics that interest you! We cordially invite all our readers and members to log on to read the digital versions of Leatherneck and Marine Corps Gazette and check out all these extra featurestoday!
Not only does your membership keep YOU connected to Marines, but it is also important to know that YOUR membership dues, directly supports the MCAF Professional Awards Program, which provides incentive awards and professional recognition to over 8,600 Marines annually for professional and academic achievement. The MCAF is the largest awards provider in the Corps thanks to support from YOUR membership!
If you are not an MCA member, we invite you to join! Call toll-free at 866-622-1775, EMAIL us at mca@mca-marines.org, or go online at: http://www.mca-marines.org/join.asp.
We hope you enjoy reading your MCA magazines online this month and don't forget that if you have an iPhone, G1, or other phone with Internet access, you can read them on your phone as well!
Your online Leatherneck and Marine Corps Gazette magazines are literally available at the tip of your fingers anywhere and anytime!New members mention code NEMTN809. Renewals mention code REMTN809.
In the September Leatherneck, we bring you articles on the major Marine offensive in Afghanistan's Helmand River valley, Operation Khanjar; an innovative firepower package (Harvest Hawk) for the KC-130J Super Hercules; a new perspective on Medal of Honor Marine Christian Schilt in Nicaragua in the 1920s; a visit with the Marines at Harpers Ferry as recalled by the Marine Historical Company on this the 150th anniversary of John Brown's Raid; the Night Fighters at Okinawa; an update on the ongoing expansion of the National Museum of the Marine Corps and much more. It's an exciting issue, so enjoy, because October is going to deliver even more. Among the October Leatherneck offerings are personality articles on legendary aviators Colonel Archie Clapp and Navy Cross door gunner and crew chief, Ernest "Gooie" Gomez. Plus, we'll introduce the Corps' 7th Warfighting Skill through the eyes of Quantico's Center for Advanced Operation Culture and Learning.
Training and simulation are the focus of the October Gazette. Several articles update the training simulations available to commanders today and in the near future. In "Combining Mojave Viper and Desert Talon" Capt. Eric Larsen argues that two separate exercises for different elements of the MAGTF are not efficient or as effective as a combined training exercise. The staff of MMPR updates the process and prospects for enlisted promotions. This is a must read article for all career Marines. Finally Lt Col "Rick" Lindsey argues that given the current examination of service roles and missions, it is imperative that the Corps create a new Chowder Society. The original was a think tank formed by the Corps to fight to preserve the Corps role in the fight over service unification after World War II. To see an interesting film called "Bombs Over Tokyo" made and circulated by the original Chowder Society go to www.mca-marines.org/gazette and click on the "Bombs Over Tokyo" link. Read the article on the idea behind the film in the August Gazette.
MEMBERSHIP / RENEWAL NOTICES
We cherish our current members and eagerly seek new ones because the more we have, the better we can support Marines through the MCAF professional development and awards programs! Helping us support Marines is a solid reason for joining and continuing on as a member but here is another reason to keep your membership active!
Renew your membership by the 10th of the month following receipt of your FIRST renewal notice and your name goes into a drawing to win a bottle of highly coveted USMC Semper Fi Cologne. As we hold two drawings with two winners each month, your odds of winning are even better!
Congratulations and Welcome Back to Our lucky July winners:
MSgt Thomas J. Flannery USMCR (Ret) of Midway, Florida
GySgt Henry A. Tireman USMC (Ret of Rock Hill, South Carolina
The Marine Corps Association's ONLINE Store
MCA's ONLINE Store carries all in-print titles in the USMC Professional Reading Program, as well as a wide range of other professional reading titles of interest and value to Marines and also features a large selection of specialty gifts for Marines. From high quality apparel with Marine logos, to prints, plaques, jewelry and other items, we have what Marines want.
WWW.MARINESHOP.NET
Featured Gifts For Marines!
FOOTLOCKER
Hardwood footlocker features wood burned USMC emblem on top and "Semper Fi" on the front and includes removable wooden tray and sturdy leather side straps. Dimensions - 18" x 11 3/4" x 9 1/2"
101620
Member Price: $88.20
Non-Member Price: $98.00
COIN DISPLAY
Ideal for showing off your commemorative coin collection, our hanging coin case is rendered in sturdy hardwood with a fine walnut furniture finish and comes with a black velvet lining to showcase and protect the finish of your collection and also comes with a glass front to ward off dust. With a generous 32 coin capacity and 15" x 12" size, our case is destined to be the focal point of your favorite wall in your "I Love Me" room. And if your collection is too big, you can always get more than one!
104403
Member Price: $90.00
Non-Member Price: $99.95
CROSS PEN SET
Boxed for gift giving, our classically elegant pen and pencil set write with a positive flair and show off a prominent gold Eagle, Globe & Anchor on the pen clip to keep you motivated while you scribble!
100223
Member Price: $74.70
Non-Member Price: $83.00
MANTLE CLOCK
At 14" wide by 6" high, our finely finished mantle clock features a wide, easy to read clock face and a gold Marine Corps emblem gracing the front. Visit MCA's ONLINE store for details on how to personalize your clock!
103181
Member Price: $170.55
Non-Member Price: $189.50
Get Ready for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball NOW! It's Easy to Do! Just Get Your Copy of MCA's 2009 Birthday Ball & Gift Catalog Today!
http://www.mca-marines.org/birthdayball2009.asp
Marine Corps Association Stores
To order, Call ( Monday - Friday 0800-1630)
Toll Free: 1-888-237-7683
Fax: 703-630-1446
Email: customercare@mca-marines.org
Visit the MCA Book Store at Camp Lejeune or The MARINE Shop at Quantico!
Click Here for Addresses
NEED HELP WITH RETAIL OR MEMBERSHIP PROBLEMS?
If you experience problems with our Online Store, with telephone orders or with your membership, the following phone numbers can get you the assistance you need:
(Mon-Fri 0800-1630 EST)
1-866-622-1775
(Mon-Fri 0800-1630 EST)
1- 888-237-7683
THE MARINE SHOP
MCA's Flagship Store!
We Help Marines Look their Professional Best EVERY Day but for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball -- We Do Even Better!
Professional Medal Mounting is a MARINE Shop Specialty!
Established in 1962, the Quantico, Virginia based MARINE Shop is THE most prestigious provider of Marine uniforms and accessories in the Corps. Whether you need the best Marine or Marine Corps League Uniform, current professional reading or a special gift a Marine will treasure The MARINE Shop is your first choice!
Acquired by the Marine Corps Association in early 2007, the MARINE Shop joins the Professional Association for All Marines as part of a strategic partnership aimed at providing the highest quality and most comprehensive support possible to Marines.
The MARINE Shop
300 Potomac Ave
Quantico, Virginia
(703) 640-7195
www.marineshop.net
The MARINE Shop offers Member Value Pricing to all MCA Members on select items.
MCA Career Center
Need Employment or a Marine to Employ?
We help with BOTH!
Click here to Check Out MCA's Career Center NOW!
We regularly post new jobs and constantly add new resumes from well-qualified Marines to our large and growing resume bank. If you are looking for employment or for a hard working, and highly responsible Marine to fill a position, MCA's Career Center is a great place to start!
Featured Jobs for August:
Executive Director - Veterans for Freedom - Washington, DC
http://careers.mca-marines.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3170612
Equipment Specialist - AMSG - Albany, GA
http://careers.mca-marines.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3168673
Program Manager - Family Team Building, MCCS - Quantico, VA
http://careers.mca-marines.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3170200
MCAF PROFESSIONAL EVENTS:
MCAF professional events feature dynamic guest speakers drawn from the top ranks of Marine, other service and Department of Defense leaders who present their candid views to MCA members and guests in unique professional development opportunities. Our events include professional dinners and lunches, PME presentations, seminars and panel discussions as well as "Meet the Author" book signing events showcasing authors who write about Marines, national security, geo-political issues and a range of related issues of interest to Marines.
MCAF professional events provide valuable professional development opportunities to Marines and have become "Must Attend" events for Marines and MCA in the areas where they are held.
We cordially invite you to attend our professional events whenever you can. Visit our web site here regularly to stay abreast of the schedule and for additional information. Here is our current schedule:
Book Signing
The MARINE Shop
Quantico, VA
1300 - 1430
General Tony Zinni, USMC (Ret), Former Commander U.S. Central Command and author of Leading the Charge: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Boardroom and also The Battle for Peace: A Frontline Vision of America's Power and Purpose
Book Signing
The MARINE Shop
Quantico, VA
1600 - 1800
Colonel Bruce F. Meyers, USMC (Ret) author of
Fortune Favors the Brave
MCAF Combat Development Dinner
The Clubs at Quantico
Quantico, VA
Guest Speaker -- The Honorable Robert O. Work,
Under Secretary of the Navy
MCAF Luncheon
Paradise Point Officers' Club
Camp Lejeune, NC
Guest Speaker -- Medal of Honor Recipient, Col Wes Fox, USMC (Ret)
MCAF Ground Dinner
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Arlington, VA
Guest Speaker - TBD
MCAF Ground Logistics Awards Dinner
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Arlington, VA
Guest Speaker - TBD
MCAF C4 Awards Dinner
Crystal City Hyatt
Arlington, VA
Guest Speaker - TBD
MCAF Ground Awards Dinner
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Arlington, VA
Guest Speaker - TBD
Upcoming Events from Around the Corps
California Honor Run. This is a motorcycle and hot rod touring event to honor America's veterans and is organized by the 1st Marine Division Association along with the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 785.
MCA CORPORATE SPONSORS
Thanks to our sponsors for their generous support of the MCAF’s Professional Events and Awards Programs
The Marine Corps has a number of legitimate requirements for which public funds are not appropriate. Because of that, non-profit organizations like the MCAF are able to provide important support. The MCAF Awards Program is an excellent example. Totally funded by MCA member dues and MCAF sponsor support, the program provides the funding assets needed to recognize the professional achievements of a large number of Marines in categories formally defined by the Marine Corps.
Large and comprehensive, the MCAF Awards Program provides leadership, performance and academic awards to deserving Marines and succeeded in recognizing over 8,600 Marines and sailors for professional achievements in 2008.
The MCAF Professional Events Program is another example of a program that is primarily supported by corporate sponsors who enable the Foundation the ability to host important professional development opportunities for Marines and our members. Here is a picture from our most recent professional event:
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Gold: Deloitte, Harris RF Communications, Harris IT Services Corporation, Navistar, SAIC, Smartronix, USAA
Silver: Agility Logistics, AMSG, Ciena, Cobham, CTC, EMA, MITRE, Impact Resources Technologies, L-3 Communications, Leupold, Rheinmetall
Bronze: AFCEA; AT&T Government Solutions; BAE Systems;
CA, Inc.; Cisco; Columbia Group; CSC; Deloitte Consulting; DSC; EG&G; Exeter; Geico; Hartford Insurance; Honeywell; JWF Defense; Kollsman; Motorola; Navy Federal Credit Union; Professional Solutions; R. Phillips Enterprises; R&W Construction; Tandberg; Taser; Telos; Tesoro Corp.; Thales Communications; Tompkins Builders; Trader Construction;
Wackenhut Services
Marine Corps Association Foundation Corporate Members:
ClearedJobs.net, CSC, & JWF Defense
MCA member benefits include much more than just your subscription to Leatherneck and / or Marine Corps Gazette. Your membership also includes other important benefits like Member Value Pricing at all of MCA's stores, including The MARINE Shop at Quantico, Virginia and ONLINE, as well as at our Camp Lejeune Bookstore. Member Value Pricing gives you valuable discounts on all of MCA's professional reading and specialty gifts and includes discounts on many uniform items at The MARINE Shop.
Exclusive member access to great deals from well-known companies who provide discounted computer prices, special deals on credit cards, insurance policies, rental cars, travel, educational programs and a whole lot more also comes with MCA membership. Check out the links below for additional information.
We listen to our members. Tell us what other member benefits you would like us to offer. Email us at promotions@mca-marines.org with your suggestions.
Exclusive MCA Privilege Saves You 10% - 60% on Dental Care, Eye Exams, Chiropractic Visits and More
As a Marine Corps family, the services of TRICARE paired with a good TRICARE Supplement go a long way toward handling the cost of your medical care. But what about treatments like chiropractic, dental care, prescription drugs, eye doctor appointments or hearing exams that are usually NOT fully included?
MCA has an exclusive money-saving option for you, called TRICARE Gold, this specially negotiated discount program card is a smart money enhancement to MCA's excellent TRICARE supplement program. With the TRICARE Gold Discount Card, you'll cut costs on:
- Dental check-ups, fillings, and even major dental surgery
- Eye exams and glasses or contact lenses
- Visits to chiropractors
- Diabetic supplies
- Hearing exams
- Prescription Drugs
Of course, as an MCA Member, you and your family enjoy GUARANTEED ACCEPTANCE in the TRICARE Gold Discount Card program.
Check out the TRICARE Gold Discount Card and see how this program can help reduce your out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Disclosures:
1. THIS PLAN IS NOT INSURANCE. THIS IS NOT A MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN.*
2. The plan provides discounts at certain health care providers for medical services. The range of discounts will vary depending on the type of provider and service.
3. The plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services.
4. Plan members are obligated to pay for all health care services but will receive a discount from those health care providers who have contracted with the discount medical plan organization.
5. Before purchase, you may access a list of participating health care providers at [searchforaprovider.com]. Upon request the plan will make available a written list of participating health care providers.
6. You have the right to cancel within the first 30 days after receipt of membership materials and receive a full refund, less a nominal processing fee.
7. Discount Medical Plan Organization and administrator: Careington International Corporation, 7400 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034; phone 800-441-0380.
MCA's program with Grantham University helps Marines and is an especially good deal for MCA Members for several reasons:
- Cost -- MCA members save up to 24% on tuition and educational materials fees, which is a substantial savings.
- Eligibility for the program includes MCA member dependents as well as the member.
Grantham University programs are both flexible and portable, offering a wide range of academic majors at the Associate, Bachelors and Masters levels with all programs conducted entirely ONLINE at the convenience of the student. Take the course load you want, when you want and wherever you are.
For Marines facing deployments that disrupt traditional education programs, Grantham University provides a first rate option that supports Marines and their dependents with the opportunity to continue their education anywhere in the world.
MCA's Special Grantham University Promotion!
MCA is pleased to report that we will hold a silent auction for a paid, 4-Year degree program at Grantham University. Details will be announced on MCA Today and also on MCA's web site in forthcoming months! This could be the opportunity of a lifetime for some lucky someone seeking to get a college degree inexpensively! Keep reading MCA Today and check our website Here!
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Dell also gives quality discounts to MCA Members. Throw out your clunky old PC and make way for a kicking new Dell.
Visit www.dell.com/USMC or
call 1-866-257-4711. Member ID: DS62593492
MARINE TRIVIA QUESTION
Q. Legally too young to join the Marine Corps, he lied about his age and bribed a drunk with a half a pint of whiskey to fraudulently give permission as his guardian to join and served 3 years in the 4th Marine Air Wing and was discharged as a sergeant at the end of the war. Following his USMC service he enrolled in an elite west coast university on the GI Bill but was deemed ineligible for a degree because of the lack of High School diploma. Following college, he bought a one-way ticket to Paris and became a humorous columnist achieving wide fame on both sides of the Atlantic for his wit and sarcasm. His column explaining the Thanksgiving holiday to the French was so popular that after he became famous it was re-run every Thanksgiving during his lifetime. Who is he?
A.
The first person to e-mail the correct answer to comments@mca-marines.org will receive an exclusive MCA Coin. Please include your name and address in your e-mail. Good luck!
Here's our July trivia question reprinted for ready reference:
Congratulations to Tim Politis of Scarborough, Maine for being the first with the correct answer.Q. A blue diamond arrayed with 5 star points and a central number with a famous location centrally imposed. What am I?
A. The Emblem for the 1st Marine Division.
COMMENTS? What would you like to see in MCA Today? Send us your comments and suggestions to: comments@mca-marines.org. We enjoy hearing from our readers!
MCA MAILING LIST. Get yourself and your Marine buddies on MCA Today's mailing list! It is super easy to do - just send us the names and email addresses for those you would like us to add to customercare@mca-marines.org and we will include them.
Semper Fidelis!
LeeAnn Mitchell
Director of Marketing and Communications
comments@mca-marines.org