MCA Scuttlebutt

The Marine Corps Association is dedicated in its mission to support Today’s Marines. Our podcast, Scuttlebutt, seeks to create a forum to encourage and inspire Marines, former Marines, Marine families, and supporters of the Marine Corps to engage with issues that impact Marines and the Corps. Storytelling not only helps us unpack who we are, but brings us into conversation with the world and people around us. We will hear stories from Marines and civilians working to honor, uncover, and restore Marine Corps history, as well as from those working every day to make the world a better place.

#215: Amphibious Tractor Memorial Updates

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for tuning in and your continued support. This week, we are joined by Col John Atkinson and SgtMaj Justin LeHew to give us updates on The post #215: Amphibious Tractor Memorial Updates first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

10-16
01:10:39

#214: Road to 250 – Operation Odyssey Dawn

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for listening and your continued support. This week, we bring you the penultimate episode of our Road to 250 segment, celebrating the Marine Corps’ 250th The post #214: Road to 250 – Operation Odyssey Dawn first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

10-09
01:14:59

#213: Lessons from the Smoke Pit with Adam Walker

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we welcome Adam Walker to the show. Adam is the creator of Leatherneck Magazine’s newest segment, The post #213: Lessons from the Smoke Pit with Adam Walker first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

10-02
01:12:24

#212: Jam Sesh with the President’s Own’ saxophonist, GySgt Connor Mikula

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we welcome a saxophonist from the Marine Corps’ President’s Own Band, Gunnery Sergeant Connor Mikula. This The post #212: Jam Sesh with the President’s Own’ saxophonist, GySgt Connor Mikula first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

09-26
01:08:12

#211: Recognizing Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with Chaplain CDR David Duprey and Dr. Lelia Brady

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for tuning in and for your continued support. This week, we welcome Chaplain CDR David Duprey and Dr. Lelia Brady to the show. Chaplain Duprey The post #211: Recognizing Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with Chaplain CDR David Duprey and Dr. Lelia Brady first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

09-18
01:16:36

#210: Road to 250/Semper Cinema – Heartbreak Ridge

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for listening and your continued support. This week, we continue our Road to 250 segment, celebrating the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday in 2025. Throughout the The post #210: Road to 250/Semper Cinema – Heartbreak Ridge first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

09-11
01:01:47

#209: MDM 2025 – Toys for Tots

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for tuning in. This week is the conclusion of our audio-only Modern Day Marine 2025 series. As with the previous MDMs, we were recording from The post #209: MDM 2025 – Toys for Tots first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

09-04
34:38

#208: MDM 2025 – Homecoming 250 with George Leone

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for tuning in and for your continued support. This week, we continue with our audio-only Modern Day Marine 2025 series. As with the previous MDMs, The post #208: MDM 2025 – Homecoming 250 with George Leone first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

08-28
25:52

#207: MDM 2025 – Matt Watkins and Operation Headshot

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for listening and your continued support. This week, we continue with our audio-only Modern Day Marine 2025 series. As with the previous MDMs, we were The post #207: MDM 2025 – Matt Watkins and Operation Headshot first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

08-21
30:26

#206: Road to 250 – Vietnam War with Leatherneck Legend Paul Thompson

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for listening and your continued support. This week, we continue our Road to 250 segment, celebrating the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday in 2025. Throughout the The post #206: Road to 250 – Vietnam War with Leatherneck Legend Paul Thompson first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

08-14
01:10:47

#205: MDM 2025 – MCWL Sergeant Major, SgtMaj Christopher Singley

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we continue with our audio-only Modern Day Marine 2025 series. As with the previous MDMs, we The post #205: MDM 2025 – MCWL Sergeant Major, SgtMaj Christopher Singley first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

08-07
32:28

#204: MDM 2025- GySgt Kevin Harris, SOI-E

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we continue with our audio-only Modern Day Marine 2025 series. As with the previous MDMs, The post #204: MDM 2025- GySgt Kevin Harris, SOI-E first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

07-31
22:26

#203: MDM 2025 – Marine Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation President, Tim Parkhurst

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we begin our audio-only Modern Day Marine 2025 series. As with the previous MDMs, we were The post #203: MDM 2025 – Marine Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation President, Tim Parkhurst first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

07-24
24:30

#202: Warrior Scholarship and Transitioning into Higher Education with Ryan Pavel

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome Ryan Pavel to the show. Ryan is the CEO of the Warrior-Scholar Project The post #202: Warrior Scholarship and Transitioning into Higher Education with Ryan Pavel first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

07-17
01:17:29

#201: Road to 250 – WWII Amphibiosity with SgtMaj Justin LeHew

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we continue our Road to 250 segment, celebrating the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday in 2025. Throughout The post #201: Road to 250 – WWII Amphibiosity with SgtMaj Justin LeHew first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

07-10
01:24:41

#200: Capturing the Narrative with 1stSgt Chase McGrorty-Hunter

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. Well, here we are, episode 200. We can say with all sincerity that this milestone is as much The post #200: Capturing the Narrative with 1stSgt Chase McGrorty-Hunter first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

07-03
57:06

#199: Telling the Scout Sniper story with the President of the Scout Sniper Association, Jonathan “JT” Taylor

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we welcome Jonathan “JT” Taylor to the show. JT is a retired sergeant, a former scout The post #199: Telling the Scout Sniper story with the President of the Scout Sniper Association, Jonathan “JT” Taylor first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

06-26
01:12:35

#198: Shenanigans with the author of the book Surrender, Brian O’Hare

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we welcome Brian O’Hare to the show. Using the term “welcome to the show” is a The post #198: Shenanigans with the author of the book Surrender, Brian O’Hare first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

06-20
01:40:08

#197: Road to 250 – The Interwar Period with Col Chris Woodbridge, USMC (Ret)

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we continue our Road to 250 segment, celebrating the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday in 2025. Over The post #197: Road to 250 – The Interwar Period with Col Chris Woodbridge, USMC (Ret) first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

06-12
01:03:07

#196: Puncturing the Myths of Modern War with Dr. Ben Connable

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for tuning in an your continued support. This week, we welcome adjunct professor at Georgetown University, executive director for Battle Research Group, and author of The post #196: Puncturing the Myths of Modern War with Dr. Ben Connable first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

06-05
01:06:46

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