Special Requests

To the Men and Women of the Marine Corps Association:

I am MIDN Paul Pham and in less than a month I can say I am a United States Marine. I have worked four years at USC, studying economics and laerning the Marine Corps' way of life. To be presented with this award is an unforgettable experience because to earn this award one must exemplify the Marine Corps traditions.

Dear Sirs,

Dear Major General Usher,

I gratefully acknowledge, accept, and thank you for the recent support of the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing's PME trip to Belleau Wood, France in June of this year. This educational and historical tour will be of immense value in familiarizing Marines with the importance of our legacy in sustaining the Marine Corps. We appreciate your contribution and generosity in helping make this PME trip a uniquely successful and memorable event.

Sir (John Keenan) ,

The squadron can't thank you enough.  This will greatly enhance our PME program which has my rigorous support.  We currently have a comman and staff seminar at the squadron as well as participate actively in every resident PME from E4 to E9.  My maintenance chief is attending the FBI course later this month.  We are disciples of MCDP 1.

Dear General Usher,

Thank you so much for the certificate and gift you gave me at the MCWAR graduation. The certificate will be nice to show my kids as they get older and understand more about the Corps. The year at MCWAR was fantastic. We have a great school and its small size makes it unique among the War Colleges. I believe it is the gem of the MCU schools. Again, thank you for the kind gift and support to MCWAR.

Semper Fidelis,

Sir (MajGen Edward Usher),

SgtMaj,

It is good to hear from you.

The MCA was instrumental in the establishment of our company reading program. They provided us a book grant that was the cornerstone of our NCO reading program. By focusing on warfighting ethos, small unit tactics, and combat leadership the reading program greatly contributed to the esprit de corps and combat proficiency of the company.

Sir (John Keenan),

Attached is our Book Request Form.  Again, thank you very much for this grant.  We've already built a year long PME program largely centered on the books that the Marines picked from the lists.  I look forward to their arrival and all the professional growth that will come from them.

To the Marine Corps Association,

I would like to thank you for presenting me with the Marine Corps Association Award.  I feel it is an honor to be the recipient of this award and I am grateful for the recognition of my efforts while at the Iowa State University Naval ROTC.  I consider this award a source of pride and will continue to cherish it in the years to come.

MajGen Usher,

Sir, Thank you very much for your support. The books we received from MCA are greatly appreciated and have been beneficial during our preparation for deployment in support of OEF.