The Basic School’s Charlie Company received a briefing on June 11, 2013 from Marine Corps Gazette editor, Col John Keenan, USMC (Ret), about the benefits of becoming a member of the Marine Corps Association & Foundation.
The Basic School’s Charlie Company received a briefing on June 11, 2013 from Marine Corps Gazette editor, Col John Keenan, USMC (Ret), about the benefits of becoming a member of the Marine Corps Association & Foundation.
June 12, 2013:The Basic School’s Charlie Company received a briefing on June 11, 2013 from Marine CorpsGazette editor, Col John Keenan, USMC (Ret), introducing the Lieutenants to the Marine Corps Professional Reading Program and the Commandant’s Reading list.
Keenan encouraged the Lieutenants to read the books off of the Commandant’s Reading list, as well as the Gazette, because it will help them advance their Marine Corps career.
“I want you to leave here thinking that professional reading is as important to you as PT,” Keenan said.
During the briefing, Keenan asked how many of the Marines were already members of the Marine Corps Association & Foundation.
Keenan went on to explain to the Lieutenants who were not members that they should join the organization because they would be aiding all Marines through The Commanders’ Unit Library Program, and stay connected with the Corps through Leatherneck and Marine Corps Gazette, and help support the Commander's Professional Military Education Programs in units.
“I like being a part of the professional organization,” 2dLt Sarah Rayley said. “I enjoy hearing about what they do for other units.”
The organization hopes to make the magazines even better this year by making it easier for Marines to access their online subscriptions so they can read them any where at any time.
“I really enjoy getting to hear peoples' opinion about things I encounter everyday,” 2dLt Heather Judy said about the magazines.
After the briefing, the Lieutenants gathered at O’Bannon Hall to enjoy food and beverages provided by the MCA&F.
MCA&F hosts the social for each new TBS Company to promote camaraderie among the new Lieutenants and raise awareness about theorganization. It is the MCA&F’s way of welcoming the new Lieutenants to the Corps and showing them how the organization helps Marines.
While attending the social, the new Lieutenants had the opportunity to sign up for a membership. A variety of books from the Commandant’s Reading List were offered as incentive to sign up for additional years.
Two books, also from the reading list, were raffled off: “My Men Are My Heroes” by Nathaniel R. Helms and “The Marines Take Anbar” by Richard H. Shultz, Jr. The raffle winners were 2dLt Daniel Spykerman and 2dLt Craig Waldman.
