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Silicon Valley Chapter Military Ofcers Association of America Silicon Valley Chapter Military Ofcers Association of America Volume XVII Issue 3The<Field Missing> Bulletin March 2020 MARCH LUNCHEON SPEAKER ith growing ground combat threats in Luncheon Wthe arid reaches of the Middle East, the 19 MARCH 2020 expanding use of drones and other advanced technology, the potential for cyber-attacks striking the nation’s infrastructure, and creation of a United States Space Force, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of the U.S. Navy patrolling waters around the world. However, from historical, economic, and security perspectives a strong, globally- positioned Navy remains crucial to American prosperity and leadership, and the need for a highly capable Navy Reserve in general and direct support of the naval forces is clear. CDR Kyle Thomas, USN United States Naval Reservists The chapter’s March luncheon speaker Social Hour: 11:00 AM will be CDR Kyle Thomas, USN, Commanding Officer of the Navy Operational Luncheon: 11:45 AM Support Center (NOSC), 995 E Mission Street, Luncheon is $30.00 San Jose. He will provide an illustrated See Back Page for Reservations presentation about the organization and its Form and Directions personnel, including the importance of America’s Navy, the NOSC mission, a CALENDAR OF EVENTS description of the force, advancements in 5 Mar Board Meeting 10:30 AM technology, and worldwide deployments. CDR 19 Mar Luncheon 11:00 AM Thomas is highly experienced, having already 2 Apr Board Meeting 10:30 AM commanded a Navy Operational Support 16 Apr Luncheon 11:00 AM cont'd pg 3 PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE Hi All, I think we had a good speaker at our February meeting. Because the presentation was going to be about Vietnam, I invited the members of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 201 to join us. We had 14 of them accept the invitation. The good news is that we received three new members from this group. We always know what the next presentation is going to be. If you belong to a group that would enjoy it, invite them to lunch. They do not have to be eligible to join, but that OFFICERS, BOARD, AND CHAIRS PRESIDENT:CAPT John Hassenplug, USN would be a bonus. 650-224-7638 1st VP: Vacant 2nd VP: Vacant Speaking of membership, we should all be recruiting for new Secretary: COL Warren Enos Interim AUS 408-245-2217 members. The Board has several vacancies that need to be filled. We Treasurer: CDR Carl Honaker USN 408-599-8532 Past President: Cpt Charles McDougald USA are without a 1st or 2nd Vice President, and the Secretary would like to 415-722-1009 take a break as he has had the job for many years. DIRECTORS & COMMITTEE CHAIRS CALMOAA CAPT Gil Borgardt USN 650-342-1270 We had several cadets from the Santa Clara ROTC unit at lunch. Chaplain Col Don Bradley USAF 650-592-0915 It was nice seeing and meeting the next generation of warriors. We Chapter Outreach CWO5 Robert Landgraf USMC 408-323-8838 Commissary/Exchange Advisory support both the Santa Clara and San Jose ROTC units with a total of vacant Friends-in-Need (FIN) Program four $1,000.00 scholarships for a total of $4,000.00. We are currently Col Don Bradley USAF 650-592-0915 Navy League Liaison LCDR Tom Winant USN 650-678-7120 short, approximately $1,000.00 for this year’s round of scholarships. I Membership/Recruitment CAPT John Hassenplug, USN 650-224-7638 know many people donate near the end of the year, but we need a Personal Affairs CAPT Robert French USN 650-549-8896 Programs donation now for this vital program. If you have the ability to donate CAPT Paul Barrish USN 408-356-7531 ROTC now, please send your donation to the PO Box or bring it to the lunch CWO4 Patrick Clark USA 831-402-8548 Surviving Spouse Liason vacant meeting. Scholarship Capt Gio Picazo USAF 669-258-5057 Hopefully by the time you get this, you have voted. Voting is Travel (Space-A Advisory) vacant Veteran Affairs one of the rights that we have fought for, as military members. It makes LtCol Neil Miles USAF 408-929-1142 Web Master no difference which party you vote for, the important point is that we LtCol Mike Sampognaro USAF 408-779-7389 Sergeant at Arms vacant have the right to vote. We need to exercise that right in every election, Strategic Planning Capt David Down ARNG 408-202-9360 big or small. Legislation LtCol Neil Miles USAF 408-929-1142 See you at the March lunch meeting. The Chapter Board meets at the Moffett Field Museum, Moffett Federal Airfield, the first NEVER STOP SERVING Thursday of the month at 10:30am. DIRECTORS EMERITUS John CAPT Lloyd McBeth USN 408-241-3514 RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE (RAO) Travis 707-424-3904 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS www.travisaf.mil tab Programs tab RAO LT Gerald F. Arnold, USN -- Ret Bulletin Editor LtCol. Mike Sampognaro, USAF 1LT Earl L. Frazier, USAF -- Ret [email protected] 408-779-7389 CAPT John Mascali, USNR -- Ret 1LT Dennis S. Whittaker, USA In Memorium Mayetta Behringer see pg 11 May 20, 1918 - Jan. 13, 2020 Janet Ely Sept 14, 1941 - Dec 26, 2019 ` - 2 - MARCH LUNCHEON cont'd range of operations from peace to war. To that end, Center (NOSC) in the Midwest. its active component staff is dedicated to provide What is a Navy Operational Support Center? the best possible administrative, medical, In short, it’s the Navy Reserve Center. NOSC San instructional and logistical support to the assigned Jose provides administrative, training, and medical Navy reservists. Every effort is made to ensure that assistance to approximately 300 Selected Reserve reservists are ready for mobilization and are able to Sailors serving with about a dozen augmented units integrate with active duty forces throughout the from the Bay Area to Monterey, utilizing a small but globe. In return Sailors are, likewise, dedicated to dedicated full-time staff. While many people may be maintaining their ability to mobilize on a moment's familiar with the term “Selected Reservists” or notice, and to provide fully integrated operational SELRES, a better way to describe these individuals support to their active duty commands year round. is “Citizen Sailors.” That’s because these men and CDR Thomas is a native of Shreveport, LA women – who are doctors, nurses, police, and a 2001 graduate from Northwestern State firefighters, teachers, students, stay-at-home parents, University of Louisiana where he earned a and a multitude of other careers in their civilian lives Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. He has – are simultaneously Navy Sailors, Chiefs and experience with Naval Operational Support Center Officers. Orlando; he was assigned to command Navy The command's primary mission is to provide Reserve Forces Command (NRFC) in New strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to Orleans; he was assigned to NOSC Peoria, IL as the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces Commanding Officer. He attended the Naval War from peace to war. The NOSC ensures Navy College where he earned a Masters of Art (MA) Reservists maintain a high state of mobilization Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. readiness for rapid deployment if called upon while He is a Certified Defense Financial Manager. also providing routine support contributions to Fleet ______________________ missions around the globe. The NOSC is responsible SOURCE: NOSC San Jose for the mobilization and demobilization process for both individual augmentees and unit deployments and supports the families of those Reserve Sailors deployed in support of military operations worldwide. Members at February Lunch NOSC San Jose NOSC San Jose exists to support the fleet. It provides mission-capable units and individuals to the February Speaker Navy and Marine Corps team throughout the full - 3 - FEBRUARY SPEAKER REPORT VIETNAM Lieutenant Ostenberg’s rule was that the platoon he Vietnam War infantry basic load for one leader was 1st in and last out. Tspecific platoon included rucks filled with 3 days food (2Cs and 1 LRP ration), a pair of dry socks and powder, 3 bandoliers of 5.56 ammo, 4-6 30-round clips, heat tabs, poncho with baby blanket, plus rope or cord. Each soldier carried at least 2+ belts of M60 ammo and 1 block of C4 that was not for that soldier’s use. There were no steel helmets, sleeping bags, or flak vests. The troops went to work by Huey helicopter, dodged mountain terrain to a sometimes “hot” landing zone (LZ), made a careful search, and often engaged a determined enemy. Making a run for it On one mission the platoon captured a Vietnamese cache of weapons and ammunition including rocket-propelled grenades, small arms ammunition, mortar rounds, and satchel charges. Soldiers even came across a captured U.S. 60mm mortar with plenty of ammunition plus canteens and other equipment. There was humor displayed on the battlefield as well including this cartoon from Stars and Stripes. “It’s my C.O., you tell him how close you are!”*# Armed to the teeth The chapter’s February luncheon speaker was Major General Robert B. Ostenberg, USA (RET), who in 1971 commanded a platoon with the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry. “In my case, I carried a light load, not much more than a spare pair of socks. We did not walk trails or move in a straight direction for very long, so we made our own trails. It was dangerous, and we had a close call, displaying an image of a bullet wound fired by a sniper. With the coming of Typhoon Hester, it was necessary to construct the Vietnam infantry hooch —using ponchos—and live six days on three days of food supplies, but there was plenty of fresh- water.” Just before the Huey choppers arrived for Good for a chuckle extraction, the platoon would fire a 360 degree General Ostenberg said his Cavalry platoon was “Mad Minute,” then load up for home base.
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