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I am finalizing CMC hearing prep book.

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SOFTBALL: General Amos.

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Working on it right now. Its looking pretty good.

Will have it ready tonight, but we can give folks most of the day to submit any last minute changes and additional point papers.

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(b)(6) where do we stand with CMC's prep book? Going to get it to him tomorrow? BG David J. Furness, USMC Legislative Assistant to CMC HQMC, 3000 Pentagon 4CSS3 BB (b)(6)

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Thanks for the email and following up. We were out of the loop on this one so I appreciate the background,

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I've looked Into this. There does not appear to have been a memo.

According to (b)(S) this was a retail business decision. According to (b)(S) (b)(6) M&RA, In response to a media inquiry, approved a statement to the effect that (b)(S)

directed the Semper Fit and Exchange Services Division (MR) to determine how to professionalize the front areas of our exchanges by providing a more polished look. This direction was oral and not memorialized in a memo; as a result, e-mails were sent from MR directing changes to the retailing of newspapers in stores.

Per the MR internal e-mail announcing the new merchandising strategy to store managers:

- Newspapers or news magazines made available for sale are now located on the book and magazine fixtures located within the store.

-Wire racks or bins In the entry of the store are only authorized to display MCX promotional materials.

-In stores without designated locations for books and magazines, newspapers and news magazines are located away from the entrance.

·However, publications will continue to be on display according to existing contractual agreements with publishers.

-The new strategy does not affect publications made available for free to patrons.

-Store managers were responsible for implementing the new directives in Dec 2013.

-MCX stores continue to sell issues of the Marine Corps Times.

(PAO is incorporating these seven points into a written response to a media query re the original M&RA statement.)

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MajGen Ary just mentioned that he should have asked you if you've seen a memo that supposedly ordered that the Marine Times be moved or no longer purchased. Do you have any info on that?

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Not good at all. More when we speak.

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USMC DAILY MEDIA REPORT HIGHUGHTS Amos Denies Unlawful Influence In Urination cases (Military.com) ... Gen. James Amos, the Marine Corps Commandant, on Monday denied telling a threestar subordinate that he wanted the Marines shown In a video urinating on the corpses of dead Taliban to be "crushed" at a court martial and kicked out of the service. (Full text in attachment)

Afghan forces have proved surprisingly effective (USA Today) ... CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - It's make it or break it time for Afghanistan's military - and a key test for U.S. strategy here - as the number of U.S. forces in the country declines and government forces are taking on an ever-larger role in the battle against the Taliban. American advisers and commanders here say that Afghan forces have performed surprisingly well and are capable of fighting on their own even as critical coalition support has been withdrawn. {Full text below)

State of the Corps (San Diego Union-Tribune) .•. Gen. James Amos plans to retire in October at the end of his four-year tum as commandant of the Marine Corps. It's been a turbulent time to be the service's top officer. Amos was at the helm as Marines surged into Afghanistan, and when they began to withdraw. Homefront battles induded federal budget cuts, the end of Don't Ask, Don't Tell restrictions against gays serving openly, sexual assault, and orders to open all combat jobs to women. (Full text below)

Marine Corps explains why it abruptly relocated independent newspaper (Marine Corps Times) ... Gen. Jim Amos himself, commandant of the Marine Corps, ordered the independent newspaper Marine Corps Times be returned to its prominent location in exchange stores amid growing media attention to its sudden move to an area where it was less visible, said a team of public affairs officers during a Feb. 14 interview. The telephone interview with Military Times reporter Lance Bacon was conducted In the wake of growing attention to whether the paper was moved from checkout areas to the back of the store because of sometimes critical coverage of Amos and senior leadership. The public affairs officers said that was not the case; that the move was made to "professionalize" the fronts of the stores, including healthier snack choices for Marines and selections from the reading lists of Amos (b)(6) (Full text below)

(Marine Corps Times) ... Gen. Jim Amos himself, commandant of the Marine Corps, ordered the independent newspaper Marine Corps Times be returned to its prominent location In exchange stores amid growing media attention to its sudden move to an area where it was less visible, said a team of public affairs officers during a Feb. 14 interview.

The telephone interview with Military Times reporter Lance Bacon was conducted in the wake of growing attention to whether the paper was moved from checkout areas to the back of the store because of sometimes critical coverage of Amos and senior leadership. The public affairs officers said that was not the case; that the move was made to "professionalize" the fronts of the stores, including healthier snack choices for Marines and selections from the reading lists of Amos and his wife, Bonnie.

The move attracted strong criticism from media outlets and many Marines; it also received support by some troops and spouses and even Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer. But the public affairs officers conceded the move should not have been made before the results of a comprehensive study on how to best reorganize the stores.

Marine Corps Times questioned its abrupt relocation in a story published Feb. 9, after several weeks of getting only partial, and inconsistent, answers on why the move was made without notice late last year. Gen. John Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, said in a statement announcing the paper was being returned to its previous location that there had been "a clear misunderstanding of intent."

Bacon asked whose misunderstanding that meant, who ordered the paper be relocated in the first place and more. Some responses were provided in an email prior to the interview. The question-and-answer feature that follows was edited for clarity and length. The public affairs officers who participated were colonels Sean Gibson and Chris Hughes; and majors John caldwell and Shawn Haney.

Bacon: When will Marine Corps Times be returned to its previous location?

Haney: The deputy commandant for Manpower & Reserve Affairs has directed Semper Fit and Exchange Services Division to ensure there is an immediate return of the transferred publications to their original positions.

Bacon: Gen. Paxton stated that the Marine Corps' intent "is to provide ready access to professional military literature and healthy food and beverage choices." Is that to say Marine Corps Times is not considered professional literature as compared to, say, Men's Health or Us Weekly magazine?

Haney: The directive specifically addressed the movement of for-sale newsprint publications. Other publications continued to be displayed according to the contractual agreements in place with those publications.

Bacon: Were any other publications or items - candy, drinks, tobacco and so forth - moved from the checkout location as a part of this effort to "professionalize" the store front?

Haney: New directives were issued on how and where publications were to be displayed. The directive specifically addressed the movement of for-sale newsprint publications.

Bacon: How did this effort to "professionalize" the Marine Corps Exchange start? Who is in charge of this effort?

Haney: In December 2013, the deputy commandant for Manpower & Reserve Affairs directed the Semper Fit and Exchange Services Division to determine how to professionalize the front areas of our stores by providing a more polished look. As a result, the store entry merchandising strategy was reviewed and new directives were issued on how and where publications were to be displayed.

Bacon: How long with this effort take? When will it begin? Who will make final determination of the new standard? Will Marine Corps University play a role? If so, what is that role?

Haney: The deputy commandant for Manpower & Reserve Affairs will conduct a comprehensive review and provide an overall plan to meet the commandant's intent [as it relates to an emphasis on

professionalism within the Marine Corps].

Bacon: Was Marine Corps Times' removal from the front of the story a response to its sometimes critical coverage of the Corps and specifically the commandant?

caldwell: No. The commandant has sounded the call and that effort Includes encouraging Marines to the profession of arms. To facilitate that objective, the deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs has been working with Marine Corps Community Services to examine our exchanges and consider ways to promote professionally oriented materials. This encompasses more than publications, including, for example, the placement of food, snacks and other items marketed to Marines and their families. Accordingly, the Marine Corps will on an ongoing basis look closely at high-traffic areas like the checkout aisles and consider the placement of products that most benefit our Marines.

Bacon: Are you concerned that removing Marine Corps Times from the front of the store created a perception of retaliation and abuse of authority?

caldwell: No. There are thousands of brands and products for sale in our exchanges. Every day, with little to no fanfare, Semper Fit and exchange services personnel make decisions on product placement.

Bacon: What value does top Marine Corps leadership see in independent media coverage of their decision making?

caldwell: Every Marine is swam to uphold the Constitution of the United States, which Includes the guarantee of a free press. The Marine Corps places a premium on independent, professional and responsible reporting. Throughout our history it has been our pleasure to work with some of the world's premier reporters, photographers and journalists, men like Ernie Pyle and Joe Rosenthal. In more than 13 years of war, the Marine Corps has embedded literally thousands of reporters with our battlefront operations with very few incidents or concerns. By word and deed, we have demonstrated transparency and openness when working with media. But we have historically had to insist that these organizations demonstrate professionalism, journalistic integrity and fairness when covering the Marine Corps.

Bacon: Gen. Paxton's statement said "Reaction to the Marine Corps Times' relocation demonstrated a clear misunderstanding of intent." A clear misunderstanding by whom?

caldwell: The Marine Corps' intent with this initiative has been misrepresented by associated reporting around the issue and therefore has perpetuated a misunderstanding by our Marines, their family members and others. This has been noted in recent conversations with Marines and In social media conversations.

Bacon: Fiscal guidance prohibits the use of operations and maintenance expenditures for the purchase of command subscriptions to Marine Corps Times. It does allow subscriptions for a number of other publications. The Pentagon, until the Early Bird brief was discontinued, regularly placed the importance of Marine Corps Times content on par with those publications. What factors led to Marine Corps headquarters' decision that Marine Corps Times is not of necessary value to Marines to include it with other publications on which O&M funds can't be spent?

caldwell: The Marine Corps Is operating in a fiscally constrained environment, like all of the services, and will continue to make difficult decisions on how best to use O&M funds. Guidance Headquarters Marine Corps provided on this, however, was not inflexible and specifically said "commanders should also seek every opportunity to discontinue extraneous O&M expenditures." In a year in which the Corps has downsized by thousands of Marines and furloughed nearly 20,000 of its ,valued employees, the Marine Corps must make best efforts to focus on those things that increase the effectiveness of its force and simply cannot commit to the unregulated purchase of excessive publications. It is noteworthy that this matter was not correctly represented in Marine Corps Times' previous reporting.

Bacon: A professional reading list is nothing new. What evidence or data do you have that suggests Marines are not engaging this professional material to the desired degree? What evidence does the

Marine Corps have that placement at these checkouts will change Marines' response?

Hughes: Our leadership wanted a more holistic approach, and they wanted a holistic approach to look at this prior to the movement. I think, suffice it to say, the movement of Marine Corps Times was premature to any completed study or analysis. And the commandant recognized that immediately and said let's get these guys back up front right back where they were, but he still expects a completed, thorough analysis that quite frankly could find you located somewhere else in the exchange.

The analogy I always use is what does the checkout line look like at the Olympic village? What does the checkout line look like at the Seattle Seahawks training area? What products are immediately available for these athletes? I've been doing this stuff since 1988 and the exchange line hasn't changed at all. So maybe instead of the 500-calorie Snickers bar and the purple Monster, maybe I ought to be buying a protein bar and a mineral water. And picking up a copy of "Message to Garcia" instead of Maxim. That's the holistic look our leadership wants us to take and it wasn't taken, for whatever reason. And were going to hit the reset button and take another look.

Bacon: You didn't move the Snickers or the Monster energy drinks. You named Maxim, which is not going to move. And by identifying things that might not be, in your mind, healthy or professional for people, you've lumped Marine Corps Times in that group. I'd like to understand that.

Hughes: Our senior leadership wanted a study, wanted the focus group, and that's what they've tasked us to do. And that's what they understood would take place prior to articles being moved. And they've taken all of us to task to put the rigor to it, to do the focus group, the discussion. You know what, all of these products would remain in the exchange. No one is banning, no one is prohibiting, we are just saying, "what is immediately available for the corporal that has 30 minutes to jump in the exchange prior to going back to work, what do we make readily available to him or to her?" And to sit down and look at it holistically, study it and come up with some facts, some bona fide facts, and [understand the] desires of our young Marines. Like I said, none of this has changed since 1988, so let's look at it and gather some facts and do some focus groups and figure out the best service we can provide for these Marines.

Bacon: Who is making the determination about what Marines want and or need?

Hughes: The exchange services are here to provide a service to our Marines and their families, first and foremost. A profit, unlike Target, the bottom line is not the most important factor for all our exchanges. When you look at some of the most profitable items in the exchange: firearms, ammunition, alcohol, a lot of these items are placed not in a readily accessible area. You must go to the rear of the exchange in Quantico to access the gun counter.

Bacon: Well, that's a law. What role is the preference of individual Marines and families going to play in your study?

caldwell: I think that is an answer to be determined by the operational planning team that is going to be working this. But the review is supposed to be comprehensive. That's what I11 tell you. That's the direction and the guidance that has been provided.

Bacon: When the decision was made to move Marine Corps Times, was the commandant made aware of it and the details contained therein?

Hughes: 111 jump on that one. You know, the commandant is concerned with, the commandant, let me just gather my thoughts for a second. When he became aware of this issue, he's the one that directed get the Marine Corps Times back to the front. He understood the impression that this would have with many, and that was certainly not his intent. He wants a holistic look at how we do business. What product is here, immediately available for our Marines and why. And a holistic means, focus groups, discussions, an ongoing process, not just somewhat immediately moving an individual product. And he recognized how this would be perceived and quickly said "my goodness let's get this back to the front until we can complete a thorough study."

But having said that, where your product is ultimately placed is still yet to be determined. And the thing that's a little troubling in having this conversation with you is, it's his exchange. Ultimately, our Marine

Corps senior leadership set up these exchanges to support Marine families, but it Is our Marine Corps exchange. And as I look at it over the course of my career, a number of products that were made available when I was a junior Marine are no longer in there for a number of reasons, some good and bad.

Bacon: Back to the fiscal guidance: It specifically says "commanders are prohibited from using O&M to purchase commercial publications focused primarily on local or special interest matters" and gives examples including Marine Corps Times. can you explain why the Los Angeles Times is acceptable for a Marine command to purchase but Marine Corps Times is not?

caldwell: The word "should" is in there, not "shall." The quote from the fiscal guidance is not inflexible. It's open to interpretation. The examples were the Economist, Aviation Weekly, obviously the Financial Times and the Military Times, because it is narrowly focused on the military. Now those other publications cover military issues as well as Marine Corps issues. So it's just saying, make the choice. You have this much money to spend. We recommend that you limit all of the applications that you subscribe to, and here's some examples of how to differentiate between ones, you know, some and others.

Bacon: So commanders are not forbidden from purchasing Marine Corps Times at their discretion with O&M funds?

caldwell: They are recommended not to. If they come up short on the books and they say look at all these extra points you been spending your money on, they're going to have to explain that.

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Caldwell Maj John 0 <[email protected]> Friday, February 28, 2014 16:15 Williams Col Terry V; Hughes Col Chris W FW: MCT Position Info [email protected]

BLUF: There is not a contractual agreement regarding the position of MC Times in our Marine Corps Exchanges.

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Quote: Andrew deGrandpre, Marine Corps Times managing editor stated, "We took issue with the way it was done since we pay a premium to be in that checkout-line location."

Source: The Daily Beast report (Feb 26, 2014) Gagging the Corps: A Marine Commandant's War on Newsprint

V/r, John

- --Original Message---From: Haney Maj Shawn D [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 4:07 PM To: Caldwell Maj John 0 Cc: Carlock CIV Yvonne Subject: MCT Position Info

John,

There is not a contractual agreement regarding the position of MC Times in our Marine Corps Exchanges. (We do think there is such an agreement in place w ith AAFES stores which could be part of the confusion.) In addition to the expected retail mark up, there is a "rebate" of sorts (a retail display allowance or RDA) based on certain sales thresholds. I mention that because depending on the conversation, it can appear to be related to prominence of the location.

Bottom line: The positioning of Marine Corps Times in Marine Corps Exchanges is not dictated by any contractual agreements.

FYSA, (b)(6) nd I have discussed this.

I hope that helps!

s/f SOH

Logan Maj Christopher 8

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Gentlemen, Shawn,

Caldwell Maj John 0 <[email protected]> Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:33 W111iams Col Terry V; Hughes Col Chris W; Nevers LtCol David E; Haney Maj Shawn D On The Record FW: Query john.caldwell@marines .usmc.mil

The email below is our discussed RTQ.

I anticipate follow-up. If so, I will offer the following: "Again, CMC has addressed and resolved this issue, as noted in his quoted and released statement, and my subsequent response to your query. I have nothing further to offer."

V/r, John

-----Original Message---From: Caldwell Maj John 0 Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24 AM To: 'Lance Bacon' Subject: RE: Query

Lance, as requested (my responses are noted beneath your questions):

1. If there was never an intent to ban Marine Corps Times, why did Hughes mention it in his email? Al. The Commandant concisely articulated both his frustration and position with regard to this matter in his released quote. The staff officer's perspective you've referenced was simply that and didn't survive first contact with Marine Corps' leadership.

2. If there was never any intent on the commandant's part, then was Hughes acting on his own accord? If not, then on whose accord was he acting? A2. See Al.

3. What is the status of the review that started last week concerning this matter? A3. See CMC's referenced/posted quote.

4. The commandant says that there will no ban of Marine Corps Times. but Hughes told us that another review is underway which would likely move Marine Corps Times back to the rear of the exchanges once again. Is that review still planned? A4 . The merchandising strategy review remains ongoing. For additional details, please contact the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs' PAO Maj. Shawn Haney.

R, John Caldwell

Major, Media Branch Head U.S. Marine Corps Public Affairs Office I After Hours Duty: 703~614-4309 or [email protected] Mobile: (b)(6)

-----Origina l Message----From: lance Bacon [mailto:[email protected]] Sent : Wednesday, February 26,2014 5:28PM To: Caldwell Maj John 0 Subject: Query

Maj. Caldwell, In light of the latest Facebook statement I have the following questions: 1. If there was never an intent to ban Marine Corps Times, why did Hughes mention it in his email? 2. If there was never any intent on the commandant's part, then was Hughes acting on his own accord? If not, then on whose accord was he acting? 3. What is the status of the review that started last week concerning this matter? 4. The commandant says that there will no ban of Marine Corps Times. but Hughes told us that another review is underway which would likely move Marine Corps Times back to the rear of the exchanges once again. Is that review still planned? R, lance

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Gentlemen,

Nevers LtCol David E <[email protected]> Wednesday, February 26, 2014 12:43 Williams Col Terry V; Hughes Col Chris W; Caldwell Maj John 0 CMC statement on MCT in the MCX [email protected]

I just provided the following to Dan Lamothe, on behalf of CMC:

"There was never any intention to ban the Marine Corps Times from our exchanges. Period. I'm sure I'm not the first Commandant to be frustrated from time to time with coverage in the Marine Corps Times, and I'm probably not going to be the last. But I want to be clear. The Marine Corps Times will not be banned from our stores."

v/r,

Dave

LtCol. David Nevers, USMC Public Affairs Officer Office of the Commandant Office: 703·697·4007 /703-614-2326 DSN: 227-4007/224-2326 Blackberry (b)(6)

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Gentlemen,

Nevers LtCol David E <[email protected]> Tuesday. February 25, 2014 19:06 Williams Col Terry V; Hughes Col Chris W; Caldwell Maj John 0 Hogue SES Robert D Re; CMC statement on MCT in MCX

Dan Lamothe is not filing tonight. I'll hold the statement below until tomorrow.

v/r,

Dave

-----Original Message ·-·-From: Nevers LtCol David E Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 05:31PM To: Williams Col Terry V; Hughes Col Chris W; Caldwell Maj John 0 Cc: Hogue SES Robert D Subject: CMC statement on MCT in MCX

Gentlemen,

FYSA, concerning the MCT in the MCX, CMC just directed me to issue the following statement on his behalf:

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"I can't control what's put in every email. And I suspect I'm not the first Commandant to be frustrated from time to time with the coverage in the Marine Corps Times. But let me dear this matter up right now. We're not banning or moving any newspapers. Period."

I plan to send to Dan Lamothe and Lance Bacon shortly.

Recommend you forward to LtGen. Milstead and Shawn Haney.

v/r,

Dave

Loaan Maj Christopher B

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Lundquist, Peter <[email protected]> Tuesday, February 25, 2014 11:25 W11fiams Co! Terry V Re: Meeting

OK, thanks. You're welcome any time, and I would like you to meet Geoff Ingersoll, who started on Monday as the new managing editor of Marine Corps Times. Geoff is a former marine who most recently was running Business Insider's

defense report.

Thanks, Peter

On 2/25/14 10:56 AM, "Williams Col Terry V" <[email protected]> wrote:

>Peter, > > I have to cancel our meeting for tomorrow. I'll get back to you on >an alternate date. Sorry.

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Apologies -looping in Mr Hogue.

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The initiative to ban or bury the independent newspaper Marine Corps Times originated in May "on a rather tight timeline" at the behest of Gen. Jim Amos, the service's commandant, newly obtained emails show. The exchange occurred just days before Marine Corps Times published an investigative report spotlighting allegations Amos abused his authority.

Marine Corps Times authenticated the interna l dtscussion from May 15, 2013, that contradicts official statements offered recently in response to the service's abrupt and questionable decision In December to relocate the newspaper away from checkout l ines at Marine Corps Exchange stores worldwide. Of ficials have described the move as an effort to

"professiona lize" checkout counters, refuting the suggestion i t was retaliation for the newspaper's ongoing coverage of allegations surrounding Amos.

On Feb. 12, amid growing criticism from Marines and other media outlets, officials ordered the newspaper returned to store fronts, saying there was a "clear misunderstanding of intent."

The email's subject line reads "CMC OPTIONS," which stands for commandant of the Marine Corps. It originated with Col. Chris Hughes, deputy dkector of Marine Corps public affairs at the Pentagon, and is addressed to two senior executive service employees, Sheryl Murray, the assistant deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and Robert Hogue, the commandant's top civilian attorney. Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, then the public affairs director, is copied on the message.

Hughes wrote the following:

"We are working a rather tight timeline to respond to CMC on an item. Every couple of years, we have a falling out with Marine Corps Times that warrants consideration of some level of 'ban' from our facilities. We believe that we may be close to such an impasse, and we want to present the Commandant with options. We believe it becomes a 'good order and discipline' fssue if CMC believes he is being misrepresented by them. On such grounds, could he prohibit their sale in our [Marine Corps Community Services] facilities? Or, could he place them somewhere less prominent?" .

In a followup exchange about three hours later, Hogue told Hughes, "I recommend we try to talk the boss off the ledge here. That said, to respond to your specific question, there are authorities we can use to move the MCT from a position of prominence in our faci lities."

Maj. John Caldwell, the media branch head at Marine Corps public affairs, issued a brief statement in response to questions from Marine Corps Times. It says: "The matter at hand remains under review; therefore, we cannot respond in detail at this t lme." Asked who is conducting the review, Caldwell said: "Appropriate leadership within the headquarters are reviewing the matter. Formal next steps are to be determined.R

Neither tJughes, Kennedy, Hogue nor a spokesman for the commandant's office addressed inquirees sent to them.

The " impasse'' to which Hughes refers appears to be a Marine Corps Times report published online May 19, four days after his emait to Murray and Hogue. Titled "Marine Corps commandant, legal staff targeted in IG complaint," the report details a Marine whistlewblower's allegations Amos, Hogue and three additional legal advisers for the commandant manipulated the military justice system to ensure Marines were punished for making an inappropriate video in Afghanistan.

Murray, whose boss is Lt. Gen. Robert Milstead, deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, answered Hughes' inquiry within 30 minutes. Her reply was brief and direct: MChris," it reads, "I just discussed this with Gen. Milstead, and he says, 'this is the dumbest idea he has ever heard, and he w ill not entertain it.' I've advised our M&RA team to cease any review of below."

Milstead's command has responsibility for the exchange stores and commissaries on Marine Corps installations. The order to move Marine Corps Times came quietly in December despite Milstead's apparent unwillingness to enterta in Hughes' inquiry.

Marine Corps Times, in a story published online Feb. 9, questioned its abrupt relocation out of concem the move was a form of censorship. That followed several weeks of getting only partia t, and inconsistent, answers on why the move was made without notice.

Three days later, Gen. John Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, said in a statement announcing the paper was being returned to its previous location that there had been "a clear misunderstanding of intent," that the

move was part of a broader plan to revolutionize the front of exchange stores by showcasing "professional military literature and healthy food and beverage choices."

When asked who gave the order to move Marine Corps Times, the service placed responsibility on Milstead, repeatedly saying he "directed" the change. However, no one would address who made the decision Milstead carried out.

In an interview Feb. 14, Hughes dismissed the notion that the decision was tied to Marine Corps Times' sometimes critical coverage of Amos and senior leaders. "Suffice it to say, the movement of Marine Corps Times was premature to any completed study or analysis," Hughes said. "And the commandant recognized that immediately and said 'let's get these guys back up front, where they were,' but he still expects a thorough analysis that, quite frankly, could find you located somewhere else."

Congressman Walter Jones, a North Carolina Republican, has called for a congressional oversight hearing on the initial decision. In a letter to House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee Chairman Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and Ranking Member Susan Davis, D-Calif., Jones expressed concern that the decision was made as a "blatant attempt to punish the Marine Corps Times for their articles investigating the questionable actions of the commandant."

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/article/20140223/NEWS/302230016/Emails-reveai-Marine-Corps-commandant·S· early-attempt-ban-independent-newspaper

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From: Sent: To:

Subject: Signed By:

John,

• Ary MajGen Vaughn A Friday, February 21, 2014 14:27 Caldwell Maj John 0; (b)(6)

Hughes Col Chris W; (b)(S)

RE: Quote provided to Military Times vaughn [email protected]

(b){5)

Again thanks for including us in the process.

Talk soon,

5/f, VA

··· --Original Message-··-· From: Caldwell Maj John 0 (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 12:35 PM

Williams Col Terry V; Nevers LtCol David E,

To: Ary MajGen Vaughn A; (bXS) Nevers LtCol David E; Hughes Col Chris W; (b)(6)

(b)(6)

Cc: Ulsh Capt Richard K; Krebs Capt Maureen T; Balzer Capt Tyler C; Flanagan Capt Eric D Subject: Quote provided to Military Times

Gentlemen,

Below is what was transmitted to Military Times reporter Lance Bacon related to the February 20, 2014 query regarding a May 15, 2013 email chain in which MC Times placement within our exchanges was debated.

The measured response was generated following on-topic discussions with MajGen. Ary and (b)(6)

He is filing now; we should see it post sometime between today and Monday.

V/r, John

- ···Original Message From: Caldwell Maj John 0 Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 12·24 PM To: 'Lance Bacon' Subject: quote

lance,

BEGIN QUOTE

"The matter at hand remains under review; therefore, we cannot respond in detail at this time."

END QUOTE

I regret not having the required information at this time, lance. Thank you for taking my calls and reporting objective ly.

R, John Caldwell

Major, Media Branch Head U.S. Marine Corps Public Affairs Office I After Hours Duty: 703·614-4309 or [email protected]

Mobile: (b)(6)

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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Signed By:

Gentlemen:

As requested and promised.

Caldwell Maj John 0 <[email protected]> Friday, February 21, 2014 13:42 Ary MajGen Vaughn A (b)(6)

Wil liams Col Terry V; Hughes Col Chris W; Nevers LtCol David E; MC T~mes Media Clippings and Analysis Gannett Government Media- Media Clippings and Analysis.pdf [email protected]

One page sentiment analysis included. Timeline indicates the really critical coverage was on the heels of the May 15 email.

BREAK BREAK

FYI -- Lance had a follow-up question so what follows now represents our complete answer today:

(b)(6)

Caldwell: "The matter at hand remains under review; therefore, we cannot respond in detail at this time." Bacon: "One follow-up: who is conducting the investigation?" Caldwell: " Point of clarification: a review is not an investigation. Appropriate leadership within the Headquarters are reviewing the matter. Formal next steps are to be determined." Bacon: "Roger that. Thank you for the clarification."

V/r, John

Caldwell Maj John 0 6

From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Signed By:

Maj Caldwell,

Please see attached.

Many thanks, Holly

Holly L Campbell

Campbell CTR Holly Friday. February 21, 2014 12:49 Caldwell Maj John 0 Sieg le CTR Ashley Media Clippings and Analysis Gannett Government Media - Media Clippings and Analysis.pdf [email protected]

Strategic Communications Manager Communication Plans and Strategy Branch U.S. Marine Corps Communication, Public Affairs Pentagon, Room 4A532 Office: 703-614-6252 Mobile (b)(6)

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Sent: To: Subject; Signed By:

(b)(6) Terry,

Friday, February 21, 2014 8:07

(b)(6)

FW: MC Times Article (b)(6) @usmc m1l

MC times article on the Commandant's interview with NPR.

V/r

(b)(6)

http:/lmobile.marinecorpstimes.com/article/20140220/NEWS/302200042

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(b)(6) U. S. Marine Corps

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Commandant of the Marine Corps (b)(6) dge Advocate Division

The Pentagon • 40558 >ffice) :berry)

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Williams Col Terry V

ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION OR ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT. The information contained in or attached to this communication is confidential, legally privileged and intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is transmitted. Any other use of this communication is strictly prohibited. Do not disseminate without the approval of the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. If you receive by error, please delete immediately.

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-~-· Origina l Message -From: Nevers LtCol David E

Hughes Col Chris W Monday, February 17, 201417:18 Nevers ltCol David E; Caldwell Maj John 0 Re; MC Times in the MCX

not responsive, personal comments

Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 04:40PM To: Hughes Col Chris W, (b)(6) pusmc.miP • (b)(6) ~usmc .mil>; Caldwell Maj John 0; Haney Maj Shawn D Cc: Williams Col Terry V Subject: MC Times in the MCX

Gentlemen, (b)(6)

CMC asked me to thank you all for your efforts in educating Lance Bacon. Given the tone in the questioning, CMC appreciates the challenge you faced.

(b)(5) Ne prepared a one-pager last week to explain both the rationale behind the professionalization initiative and the decision to return to the status quo ante for now. (b)(5) But should you get any additional queries, please use the broader answer.

Col. Hughes has a hard copy. I can forward the trans in the morning.

Thanks again.

v/r,

Dave

Caldwell Maj John 0


John, Thanks for the link.

Lance Bacon <[email protected]> Fr:day, February 14, 2014 13:56 Caldwell Maj John 0 RE: Record tng

My recommendation to the boss was to run it as a Q&A so the Marines could read it for themselves, as is. R, lance

Lance M . Bacon Senior Writer Military Ttmes newspapers

Cell: 540.429.5530 On Twitter @military_scoop

Army Times Publishing Co. 6883 Commercial Drive, Springfield VA 22159

> Subject: RE: Recording > Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12 ~27:07 -0500 > From: [email protected] >To: [email protected]

> >Lance,

> >Here you go. As stated in the ground rules in the opening, I was the primary spokesperson on record. >If you feel compelled to use other PAOs' quotes, please advise with regard the nature and scope.

> > http://www .dvidshub.net/audio/35641/maj-john-caldwell > >Thanks, again, for the opportunity to address this matter with you and the Times.

>

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> R, >John Caldwell > > Major, Media Branch Head >U.S. Marine Corps Public Affairs > Office I After Hours Duty: 703-614-4309 or [email protected] >Mobile (b)(6)

> >-----Original Message-----> From: lance Bacon [mailto:[email protected]) >Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 11:35 AM >To: Caldwell Maj John 0 >Subject: Recording > >Hi John, >Thanks again for the interview. >Would like a copy, as offered. > R, >lance > > >lance M. Bacon >Senior Writer > Military Times newspapers > >Cell: 540.429.5530 >On Twitter @military_scoop > > >Army Times Publishing Co. > 6883 Commercial Drive, Springfield VA 22159 > > >

> > > > > >

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Ql. Was MCT's removal from the front of the story in any way in response to its sometimes critical coverage of the Corps and specifically the Commandant?

(b)(5)

Q2. Are you concerned that removing MCT from the front of the store created a perception of retaliation and abuse of authority in doing so?

(b)(~

Q3. What value does top Marine Corps leadership see in independent media coverage of their decision making?

(b)(5}

Q4. The ACMe's post said "Reaction to the Marine Corps Times' relocation demonstrated a clear misunderstanding of intent." A clear misunderstanding by whom?

(b){5)

(b)(5)

· QS. A professional reading list is nothing new. What evidence/data do you have that suggests Marines are not engaging this professional material to the desired degree? To what do you attribute this shortfall? What evidence does the Marine Corps have that placement at these checkouts will change the response of its Marines? Does this mean the Marine Corps has failed to adequately provide or promote these materials in the past?

(b)(S")

Q6. Fiscal guidance prohibits the use of O&M expenditures for the purchase of command subscriptions to MCT. It does allow subscriptions for a number of other publications. The Pentagon, until the Early Bird brief was discontinued, regularly placed the importance of MCT content on par with those publications. What factors led to the HQMC decision that MCT was not of necessary value to Marines to include it with other publications on which O&M can be spent?

l,b)(S)

---------M&RA input as follows------

Ql. When will MCT be returned to its previous location in the e><changes?

Q2. Who will issue that order?

(b)(5)

(b)(S)

Q3. Were any other publications or items (candy, drinks, tobacco, etc) moved from the checkout location as a part of this effort to "professionalize" the store front?

(b)(5)

Q4. How did this effort to "professionalize" the MCX start? Who is in charge of this effort?

(b)(5)

QS. How long with this effort to "professionalize" the MCX take? When will it begin? Who will make final determination of the new standard? Will Marine Corps University plav a role? If so, what is that role?

(b)(S)

Q6. The ACMC also stated that "The intent is to provide ready access to professional military literature and healthy food and beverage choices." Is that to say MCT is not considered professional literature as compared to, say, Men's Health or US magazine?

(b)(S)

Hughes Col Chris W

From: Hughes Col Chris W Sent: To:

Friday, February 14, 2014 13:14 Caldwell Maj John 0

Subject: RE: MCT questions Signed By: chris [email protected]

This is a contract law matter ....

They have no contract with our exchanges which governs the placement of their product. ....

----Origina l Message----From: Caldwell Maj John 0

(b)(5)

Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 1:12 PM To: Hughes Col Chris W Subject: FW: MCT questions

·--·-Original Message-----From: Lance Bacon [mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 2:08 PM To: Caldwell Maj John 0 Subject : MCT questions

Hi John,

Great talk,ing to you. Here are my questions, as discussed :

(b)<5)

1. Was MCT's removal from the front of the story in any way in response to its sometimes critical coverage of the Corps and specifically the Commandant?

2. Are you concerned that removing MCT from the front of the store created a perception of retaliation and abuse of authority in doing so?

3. What va lue does top Marine Corps leadership see in independent media coverage of their decision making?

4. The ACMC's post said "Reaction to the Marine Corps Times' relocation demonstrated a clear misunderstanding of intent." A clear misunderstanding by whom?

5. A professional reading list is nothing new. What evidence/data do you have that suggests Marines are not engaging this professional material to the desired degree? To what do you attribute this shortfall? What evidence does the Marine Corps have that placement at these checkouts will change the response of its Marines? Does this mean the Marine Corps has failed to adequately provide or promote these materials in the past?

6. Fiscal guidance prohibits the use of O&M expenditures for the purchase of command subscriptions to MCT. It does allow subscriptions for a number of other publications. The Pentagon, until the Early Bird brief was discontinued, regularly placed the importance of MCT content on par with those publications. What factors led to the HQMC decision that MCT was not of necessary value to Marines to include it with other publications on which O&M can be spent?

7. How did this effort to "professionalize" the MCX start? Who is in charge of this effort? Who has final authority?

8. How long with this effort to "professionalize" the MCX take? When will it begin? Who will make final determination of the new standard? Will Marine Corps University play a role? If so, what is that role?

9. The ACMC also stated that "The intent is to provide ready access to professional military literature and healthy food and beverage choices." Is that to say MCT is not considered professional literature as compared to, say, Men's Health or US magazine?

Appreciate your attention on these. Look forward to your responses.

R,

Lance

Lance M . Bacon Senior Writer Military Times newspapers


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Sir,

Ary MajGen Vaughn A Thursday, February 13, 2014 17:24 Faulkner LtGen Wilham M; Williams Col Terry V Paxton Gen John M Re: Marine Corps Times [email protected]

Thanks for the heads up. We should be good to go on that front.

V/r, Vaughn ······Original Message-----From: Faulkner LtGen William M To: Vaughn A MajGen Ary To: Williams Col Terry V Cc: PAXTON.JOHN.M.JF (b)(6)

Subject: FW: Marine Corps Times Sent: Feb 13, 2014 3:00 PM

Vaughn/Terry,

Below email is from Mr Joe Jeu who is Director and CEO of DECA. Bottom line is I sent him an email back and told him to please ensure Marine Corps Times/Racks are not moved and remain in their current "up front" locations. Let me know if there is some other information I should know/convey.

Thanks.

wmf

·---Original Message-----From: Jeu, Joseph H SES (US) DeCA HQ CC [mailto :JosephJeu@deca .mil] Sent : Thursday, February 13, 2014 2:48 PM To: Faulkner LtGen William M Subject: Marine Corps Times

Mark,

Hopefutly, you're not impacted too badly by snow. Although we did not get as much snow as Washington, we got our share and Fort Lee is shutdown as well. We are expecting an additional one to two inches of snow today. Tomorrow m ight be as bad as today.

I read the article below and was somewhat surprised that they mentioned commissaries.

DeCA has not received any request corporately to change our point of sale

for Marine Corps Times. We have surveyed some of our Marine Corps stores. All that we contacted confirm that they have always sold Marine Corps Time at the front end racks. None have received any local guidance to change the location.

I believe (b)(5)

VR,

Joe

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MARINE CORPS TIMES BACK IN FRONT, BUT CONGRESSMAN WANTS HEARING

From the Marine Corps Times: "Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.c.) on Wednesday called for a congressional oversight hearing on why the Marine Corps abruptly moved Marine Corps Times from newsstands in the front of exchange stores to the back, where the publication is more difficult to find.

"Earlier on Wednesday, Marine Corps leaders announced they had reversed that decision, implemented late last year. Marine Corps Times will immediately return to its original location in commissaries and exchanges -for the time being.

"Gen. John Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps [said) Marine Corps Times was being returned to the front of the stores.' pending the outcome of a more comprehensive, purposeful plan based on our Commandant's intent as it relates to an emphasis on professionalism within our Corps.' Paxton said 'shelf space will likely be required at some point' to make room for healthier food and beverage choices and books included on the reading lists of Commandant Gen. Jim Amos as well as his wife, Bonnie.

"Jones said that while he welcomes the decision to move Marine Corps Times back to its original placement, he remains troubled that Marine Corps leadership has implied an intent to again remove the publication from its prominent store location.

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Joseph H. Jeu Director and Chief Executive Officer, SES Defense Commissary Agency 1300 E Avenue Fort Lee, VA 23801·1800 Work: 804-734·8720 Fax: 804·734-8244 Your Commissary .. lt's Worth the Trip



Bakkar, Aisha LtCol., OM A-Fort Meade <Aisha.Bakkar@dma mil> Thursday, February 13, 2014 9:30 Caldwell Maj John 0 ; Hughes Col Chris W; Williams Col Terry V Fw: MCTimes Tweet Stats

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From (b)(6) [mailtc (b)(6) ~gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 09:28AM Tc (b)(6) DMA-Fort Meade Subject: MCTimes Tweet Stats

Good morning, (b)(6)

We didn't see much reach out of our tweet about the MC Times decision.

It was retweeted 13 times and favorited 32 times. For perspective, our top tweet for the day was retweeted 190 times and favor~ted 327 times. The average tweet that day performed at about 60/80.

We saw the bulk of our reach with Facebook where the post reached 245,000 people, was liked 1,037 times, shared 87 times and had 62 comments. The conversation was split between Reawakening talk, backtracking on the decision, and CMC contempt. Quite a few of the shares went to private groups where we can't see what was discussed.

Screenshots attached.

V/R (b)(6)

Hughes Col Chris W • I I

From: Hughes Col Chris W Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 8:06 To: Gibson Col Sean D; Haney Maj Shawn D; (b)(Bl Hoque SES Robert D

Cc ~~ BN Col RichardT; Caldwell Maj John 0 ; Williams Col Terry V; Nevers ltCol David E

Subject: MC TIMES QUERY Attachments: MCT Q&A.docx; M&RA Q&A.docx

(b)(6)

Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 07:49 AM To: Hughes Col Chris W Subject: MC TIMES QUERY

Esteemed colleagues,

(b){5)

Thank you,

Col Chris Hughes

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From: Sent:

Nevers LtCol David E <david.nevers@usmc:.mi l> Wednesday, February 12, 2014 23:03

To: Hughes Co l Chris W; Williams Col Terry V

Subject: Re: MCT has friends in Congress

Gentlemen,

(b)(S)

v/r,

Dave

----- Original Message ----From: Hughes Col Chris W [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 09:22 PM To: Williams Col Terry V; Nevers LtCol David E Subject: Fw: MCT has friends in Congress

Gents,

I think

···- Original Message ----From: Caldwell Maj John 0

(b)(S)

Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 09:20 PM To: Hughes Col Chris W Cc: (tl)(6) g>gmail.com • (b)(6) §)gmail.com>; Bakkar, Aisha LtCol., DMA Fort Meade <[email protected]> Subject : FW: MCT has friends in Congress

Sir,

(b)(S)

This has been Tweeted by (b)(6) and what appears to be a series of fake USMC installation Twitter feeds.

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/article/20140212/NEWSOS/302120033/Congressman-calls-hearing-moving-MarineCorps-Times-exchanges

Thanks for the tip, LtCol. Bakkar.

V/r, John

-·---Original Message--·--

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From: Bakkar, Aisha ltCol., DMA-Fort Meade [mailto:[email protected] Sent: Wed 2/12/2014 8:50 PM To: Caldwell Maj John 0 Subject: MCT has friends in Congress

(b)(S)

----- Original Message -----From: (b)(6) [mailto !b)(6) ~gmail.comj

Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 08:49 PM To: Bakkar, Aisha LtCol., DMA-Fort Meade

Backpedaling doesn't make people forget: http://www .rna rinecorpstimes.com/article/20140212/NEWSOS/302120033/Congressman-calls-hearing-moving-ManneCorps-Times-exchanges

Sent from my iPhone

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From: Sent: To:

Hogue SES Robert D Wednesday, February 12, 2014 22:37 Williams Col Terry V

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Subject: Re. Congressman Jones calls for hearings associated with MC Times placement issue

not responsive. personal comments

-·---Original Message -·-From: W ill iams Col Terry V Sent: Wednesday, February 12,2014 10:17 PM To: Hogue SES Robert D Subject: Re: Congressman Jones calls for hearings associated with MC Times placement issue

not responsive, personal comments

V/R Terry

----- Original Message ---From: Hogue SES Robert D Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:07 PM To: Williams Col Terrv V: Furness BGen David J Cc: (b)(G)

Subject: Re: Congressman Jones calls for hearings associated wi th MC Times placement issue

Won't be tomorrow; Fed Gvt just announced it is closed.

--·-·Original Message ----From: Hogue SES Robert D Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 09:55 PM To: Williams Col Terry V; Furness BGen David J c( (b)(6)

Subject: Re: Congressman Jones calls for hearings associated with MC Times placement issue

----Original Message --From: Williams Col Terry V Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 09:51PM To: Hogue SES Robert D; Furness BGen David J Cc: (b)(GJ

(b)(5)

Subject. Fw: Congressman Jones calls for hearings associated with MC Times placement issue

Gentlemen,

FYSA.

V/R Terry

----- Original Message -----From: Caldwell Maj John 0 [mailto:[email protected]} Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 09:44 PM To: Williams Col Terry V Cc: Nevers LtCol David E; Plenzler ltCol Joseph M; Hughes Col Chris W; Ulsh Capt Richard K; Krebs Capt Maureen T Subject: Congressman Jones calls for hearings associated with MC Times placement issue

Sir, FYSA.

Congressman Jones is calling for a hearing regarding the MC Times MCX issue.

This has been Tweeted b• (b)(6) :ongressman Jones, MC Times, others, and what appears to be a series of USMC installation Twitter feeds-- they look suspiciously fake in Hootesuite.

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/article/20140212/NEWSOS/302120033/Congressman-calls-hearing-moving-MarineCorps-Times-exchanges

Politico has also reported on the topic.

V/r, John

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Sir, s·olid copy.

V/r, John

· ··· ·Original Message---

Caldwell Maj John 0 <john.o.caldwell@usmc mil> Wednesday, February 12, 2014 21:28 Williams Col Terry V RE: MCT questions

From: Williams Col Terry V [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wed 2/12/2014 9:21 PM To: Caldwell Maj John 0 Cc: Hughes Col Chris W Subject: Re: MCT questions

Here are my thoughts. (b)(6), (b)(5)

Col Gibson (CD&I) and Haney (M&RA) and Nevers. My thoughts :

(b)(&)

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tb)(&}

V/R

-----Original Message -----From: Caldwell Maj John 0 [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 07:26PM To: Williams Col Terry V Cc: Hughes Col Chris W; (b)(6)

Subject: RE: MCT questions

Sir: what follows is my proposed response. (b)(5)

BREAK BREAK

Lance,

Look forward to seeing you soon w1 (b)(6)

Please attribute all answers to me; they are located below your questions below.

R/s,

John Caldwell

Major, Media Branch Head

U.S. Marine Corps Publ ic Affairs

Office I After Hours Duty: 703-614-4309 or [email protected]

Mobile (b)(6)

From: Lance Bacon imailto:[email protected]] Sent : Wednesday, February 12, 2014 2:08PM To: Caldwell Maj John 0 Subject: MCT questions

Hi John,

Great talking to you. Here are my questions, as discussed:

1. Was MCT's removal from the front of the story in any way in response to its sometimes critical coverage of the Corps and specifically the Commandant?

(b)(S)

2. Are you concerned that removing MCT from the front of the store created a perception of retaliation and abuse of authority in doing so?

(b)(5)

3. What value does top Marine Corps leadership see in independent media coverage of their decision making?

(b)(5j

4. The ACMC's post said "Reaction to the Marine Corps Times' relocation demonstrated a clear misunderstanding of intent." A clear misunderstanding by whom?

(b)(S)

5. A professional reading list is nothing new. What evidence/data do you have that suggests Marines are not engaging this professional material to the desired degree? To what do you attribute this shortfall? What evidence does the Marine Corps have that placement at these checkouts will change the response of its Marines? Does this mean the Marine Corps has failed to adequately provide or promote these materials in the past?

(b){5)

6. Fiscal guidance prohibits the use of O&M expenditures for the purchase of command subscriptions to MCT. It does allow subscriptions for a number of other publications. The Pentagon, until the Early Bird brief was discontinued, regularly placed the importance of MCT content on par with those publications. What factors led to the HQMC decision that MCT was not of necessary value to Marines to include it with other publicat ions on which O&M can be spent?

{bK5>

Additionally,

7. How did this effort to "professionalize" the MCX start? Who is in charge of this effort? Who has final authority?

(b)(5)

8. How long with this effort to "professionalize'' the MCX take? When will it begin? Who will make final determination of the new standard? Will Marine Corps University play a role? If so, what is that role?

(b)(5)

9. The ACMC also stated that "The intent is to provide ready access to professional military literature and healthy food and beverage choices." Is that to say MCT is not considered professional literature as compared to, say, Men's Health or US magazine?

The Deputy Commandant for Manpower & Reserve Affairs exercises cognizance over such matters and is the proper resource for additional details. ,

Appreciate your attention on these. Look forward to your responses.

R,

Lance

Lance M. Bacon

Senior Writer

Military Times newspapers


Army Times Publishing Co.

6883 Commercial Drive, Springfield VA 22159

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From; Sent:

Caldwell Maj John 0 <[email protected]> Wednesday, February 12, 2014 17:34

To: Williams Col Terrv V Cc: Subject: MC Times

Sir, There was no articulated deadline. I am going to finish this later tonight. I have to beat the storm and traffic. V/r, John

(b){6)

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Lopan Maj ChristopLher B

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Subject: RE: Gannett Signed By: (b)(6) !>usmc.mil

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The best option l see is 28 Feb, 1100-1230.

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Solid copy, Sir. V/r, John

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014 20:28 Williams Col Terry V Re: MC Times contact

From: Williams Col Terry V [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 08:27 PM To: Caldwell Maj John 0 Subject: Re: MC Times contact

0640 works.

-·· Original Message --·-From: Caldwell Maj John 0 [mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 08:14 PM To: Williams Col Terry V

Subject: Re: MC Times contact

Whatever t ime works for you, Sir. Current ETA is 0640; can easily shift, if required. V/r, John

···· · Origina l Message ---From: Williams Col Terry V [mailto:terry.v.wi [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 08:06 PM To: Caldwell Maj John 0 Subject: Re: MC Times contact

Roger, let's talk tomorrow early? What time will you be in?

··-- Original Message ----From: Caldwell Maj John 0 [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 07:18PM To: Williams Col Terry V

Cc: Hughes Col Chris W Subject: Re : MC Times contact

Sir, I identified a natural flow and logical narrative in ACMC's note. I will have revised quotes I TPs early tomorrow.

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·····Original Message----From: Williams Col Terry V [mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 04:01 PM To: Caldwell Maj John 0 Subject: Re: MC Times contact

Also, the ACMC is generating (b)(5)

••••• Original Message -----From: Caldwell Maj John 0 [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 03:57PM To: Williams Col Terry V Subject: RE: MC Times contact

Doing so now, Sir. Just talked with LtCol. Nevers.

-----Original Message-----From: Williams Col Terry V [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 3:53 PM To: Caldwell Maj John 0 Subject: Re: MC Times contact

-----Original Message ----From: Williams Col Terry V Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 03:50PM To: Caldwell Maj John 0 Subject: Re : MC Times contact

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From: Caldwell Maj John 0 [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 03:42 PM To: Williams Col Terry V Cc: Hughes Col Chris W Subject: MC Times eontact

Sir,

Per our discussion

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Per our discussion

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Hughes Col Chris W MC Times contact john.caldwel [email protected]

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From: Williams Col Terry V Sent: To:

Monday, February 10, 2014 16:06 Ary MajGen Vaughn A

Subject: Signed By:

FW: Thanks and follow up [email protected]

Sir,

Below is what I referred to earlier.

V/R Tery

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Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 10:29 AM To: Williams Col Terry V Subject: RE: Thanks and follow up

Thanks Terry

Semper Fi,

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From: Williams Col Terry V [mailto:[email protected] il) Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 11:57 AM To (b)(6)

Subject: Re: Thanks and follow up

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V/R Terry

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Any headway on this?

--··· Original Message -----From: Williams Col Terry V [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesdav. January 29, 2014 11:35 AM To: (b)(6)

Subject: FW: Thanks and follow up

FYSA. Here's what I was sent. I cut part of this. I will work this.

----·Original Message-----From: Lundquist, Peter [mailto:[email protected] Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 10:36 AM To: Williams Col Terry V Subject Thanks and follow up Importance: High

Gen. Williams,

As you requested, here is more about the matter at the exchanges:

In December, the Marine Corps Exchange sent a directive instructing all locations to move Marine Corps Times out of their agreed-to display positions (full text included below).

From a dollars-and-cents perspective, it is a poor business decision, as our publications are No. 1 among all publications sold at exchanges, in many locations by a 10:1 ratio (the data I showed on Friday was from AAFES 2013 sales). Because it is a questionable business decision, we think the directive may be viewed by our readers as an attempt to keep Marine Corps Times out of view of Marines and their families.

We would prefer to resolve this privately and quickly, but we have been unable to get traction in attempts at arranging a meeting with the civilian leadership. The requests from our head of audience development have been refused or redirected to those with limited authority. As the directive sought completion by Dec. 10 ··nearly two months ago and without any notice to our company ·· this has developed into an urgent business matter. Could you help us arrange a discussion with the appropriate personnel by Feb. 10?

We do need to take promotional steps to help our readers find the publications in the back of stores, so you will see a contest launching in coming days. I have been holding our newsroom at bay while we attempt to get clarity and resolution.

Here are our concerns with the directive:

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• We were not notified until one of our agents called to tell us they couldn't deliver the magazines to the correct location. • Director W illiam Dillon turned down a meeting request, and his team has been evasive and provided different replies

to our questions about the reasons behind the directive. We've heard that it was tied to a new marketing strategy to promote Gen. Amos' reading list and that of his w ife, that it was business performance motivated, and that it was because our brand was not a good fit. Each reason is questionable, and the variety of reasons is suspicious. * The criteria used- paid newspapers in front racks and end-caps-- seem general, but in our observation, they have

only targeted Military Times publications (see attached photos). All other magazines and free newspapers remain where they were. Also, the industry trade association for publishers, Alliance for Audited Media (www.auditedmedia.com), classifies Marine Corps Times as a magazine, while MCX uses a ''newspaper" classification to justify the move. • We have been good business partners with the MCX for decades, and we believe many store managers may oppose

the directive. Lost revenue witl also affect the MCX's revenues and proceeds to MWR programs.

Thanks, Peter

Peter Lundquist. VP/GM. Military Times . (703) 750·8014 . [email protected] . @peterlundquist

Here is the notification sent to the individual exchange store managers:

Notification Details: Newspaper publications: After reviewing our store entry merchandizing strategy, new directives are provided on how and where printed publications are to be displayed upon store entry. Any newspaper publication made available for sales should be moved off the front-end check-out fixtures and merchandised on the book and magazine fixtures located within the store. There should be no wire racks or bins in the entry of the store other than those authorized for display of MCX promotional materials. This does not affect any publications made available for FREE to our patrons. For those stores, such as package stores or Marine Marts, who do not have a designated location for book and magazine fixtures, ptease relocate the newspaper bins away from the entrance and place in secondary location toward the rear of the store while maintaining MCX floor space standards. This merchandizing directive should be completed no later than Tuesday, December 10.

We will continue to display magazines in the current front-end merchandizing units and cash wrap areas. There will also be more information to come on an exciting new merchandising strategy that will add focus to our recommended reading lists.

Respectfully,

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Monday. February 10, 2014 7::25 Williams Col Terry V Re: MCTimes

From: Williams Col Terry V [mailto :[email protected]) Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 07:19AM

To: Kirby, John F RADM USN OSD PA (US) Subject: RE: MC Times

Copy sir, what is your office number?

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From: Kirby, John F RADM USN OSD PA (US) [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 5:46AM

To: Williams Col Terry V Subject: MC Times

Terry-- can you give me some context on this MC Times story about exchanges moving the paper to the back?

Think we may get asked about it and just want to understand.

Was the story accurate?

Thanks,

John

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Subject: Attachments:

Commandant,

Nevers LtCol David E <[email protected]> Sunday, February 09, 2014 16:27 Amos Gen James F Wrlliams Col Terry V, (b)(6) Hughes Col Chris W, w Fw; MCTimes Cover page.pdf; p12.pdf

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This week's cover story ·· "Tough Women Who Like to Brawl" -· looks at the popularity of mixed martial arts among female Marines.

Inside is the expected article - full of the expected indignation ·· on the move to reorient the front of base exchange stores. A pdf of the page is attached here.

Very respectfully,

Dave

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Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2014 03:40PM To: Nevers LtCol David E Subject: MC Times

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Cc: Hogue SES Robert D; Regner MajGen Michael R; Ary MajGen Vaughn A; (b)t6) (b)(6) Glynn Col James F; Hughes Col Chris W; Nevers ltCol David E

Subject: RE: Potential Marine Corps Times Articles Signed By: [email protected]

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From: Williams Col Terry V [mailto:[email protected] Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 4:31AM To: Amos Gen James F; Paxton Gen John M Cc: Hogue SES Robert D; Regner MajGen Michael R; Ary MajGen Vaughn A, Hughes Col Chris W; Nevers LtCol David E Subject: Potential Marine Corps Times Artkles

Commandant, ACMC

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FVSA. We received two queries from MC Times for two separate stories that will probably hit their website today:

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MCX Moving of MC Times- We received queries from one of the Army Times reporters regarding the MCX policy to move news papers from the front of the MCXs. MilitaryTimes (parent organization of MC Times}. They believe this targets only MC Times. M&RA addressed the query by explaining that the policy looks to professionalize the front areas of the stores. I am not sure where the reporter will go with the article.

We will keep you informed on both.

Very respectfully, Terry



Hughes Col Chris W <chris hughes@usmc mil> Thursday, February 06, 2014 16:39 Williams Col Terry V Re. MIUTARY TIMES QUERY ON MOVEMENT OF MC TIMES

Shawn Haney phoned the reporter and explained why she was the appropriate rep to respond,

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Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 04:23 PM To: Hughes Col Chris W Subject: Re : MILITARY TIMES QUERY ON MOVEMENT OF MC TIMES

I've got all that but did CMC PAO say what you recommended below?

---- Original Message -----From: Hughes Col Chris W [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 04:07 PM To: Williams Col Terry V Subject: Fw: MILITARY TIMES QUERY ON MOVEMENT OF MC TIMES

---- Original M essage -From: Hughes Co l Chris W Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 12:33 PM To (b)(6)

Cc: Williams Col Terry V Subject: FW: M ILITARY TIMES QUERY ON MOVEM ENT OF MC TIMES

Gents,

PA rep at M&RA affairs responding with the below.

Thanks,

Chris

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Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 12:01 PM To: Hughes Col Chris W

Cc: Haney Maj Shawn D Subject: RE: MILITARY TIMES QUERY ON MOVEMENT OF MCTIMES

Chris,

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Sent Thursday, February 06, 2014 11:40 AM To: Hughes Col Chris W Cc: Haney Maj Shawn D Subject: RE: MILITARY TIMES QUERY ON MOVEMENT OF MC TIMES

Chris,

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-----Original Message----From: Hughes Col Chris W Sent: Wednesday, February OS, 2014 7:45 PM

To (b)(6)

Cc: Haney Maj Shawn D

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Subject: Fw: MILITARY TIMES QUERY ON MOVEMENT OF MC TIMES

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I'm filling-in for CMC PAO this week and need a quick assist.

MC Times asserting that CMC directed movement of their magazine In our exchanges ..

(b)(6) 1sked that I refer this to your organ ization to respond nit 1200 tomorrow.

I have a proposed response in my traffic below.

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Happy to assist or fW in any additional details.

Thanks,

Chris

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Sent: Wednesday, February OS, 2014 07:06 PM To: Hughes Col Chris W Cc (b)(S) Nevers ltCol David E; (b){6)

Subject: RE: MILITARY TIMES QUERY ON MOVEMENT OF MC TIMES

Chris,

Solid recommendation. Please refer this to M&RA.

Semper Fi,

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-----Original Message----From: Hughes Col Chris W [ma ilto:[email protected]) Sent: Wednesday, February OS, 2014 6:05 PM

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Cc: (b)(6) Nevers LtCol David E Subject: FW: M lLITARY TIMES QUERY ON MOVEMENT OF MC TIMES

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A Military Times writer, Lance Bacon, (parent company of MC Times) queried regarding the physical movement of MC Times magazfnes within our exchanges, etc.

(We found out late last week that they are being moved from the check-out aisle to where other books and magazines are located.)

His assertion was that CMC directed this movement "to make way for his and FLOTMC's reading Jist."

Col Williams has spoken to MCCS about this decision.

My recommendation

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He has asked for a response by noon tomorrow.

Semper Fidelis,

Chris Hughes Colonel, USMC Deputy Director, U.S. Marine Corps Public Affairs (703) 614-8010

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{b){6) §'lusmc.mil> Wednesday, February 05, 2014 22:36 Williams Col Terry V Re: Reporter

Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 06.02 PM To Cc:

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From: Lundquist, Peter [mailto:[email protected] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 5;29 PM To: Williams Col Terry V Subject: Reporter

I wanted to give you a heads up that Lance Bacon, a reporter for Navy Times, may be calling the Commandant's office about the Marine Corps Exchange directive. We are starting to get quest ions from our readers about why the Times has been moved in stores. Lance is tasked with getting on-the-record answers for the reasons behind the directive. Let me know if you want to discuss. Thanks, Peter

Peter Lundquist. VP/GM . MilitaryTimes. (703) 750-8014 . [email protected]. @peterlundquist



Sir,

Hughes Col Chris W <[email protected]> Wednesday, February OS, 2014 15:59 Williams Col Terry V MIUTARY TIMES QUERY ON MOVEMENT OF MC TIMES chris.hughes@usmc mil

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A Military Times writer, Lance Bacon, (parent company of MC Times) queried regarding the physical movement of MC Times magazines within our exchanges, etc.

(We found out late last week that they are being moved from the check-out aisle to where other books and magazines are located.)

His assertion was that CMC directed this movement "to make way for his and FLOTMC's reading list."

Col Williams has spoken to MCCS about this decision.

My recommendation is

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He has asked for a response by noon tomorrow.

Semper Fidelis,

Chris Hughes Colonel, USMC Deputy Director, U.S. Marine Corps Pubtic Affairs (703) 614-8010

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-----Original Message-----From: Williams Col Terry V [mailto:terry.v.williams@usmc,mil] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 1:24 PM To (b)(5)

Subject: Military Times VP/GM

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The gentleman I had a meeting with was Peter Lundquist, VP/GM for Military Times .

More to follow.

V/R Terry

BGen (sel) Terry V. Williams, USMC Director, PA Division HQMC Comm: {703) 614-8010 BB: (571) 302-6141 SIPR: [email protected]

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