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Alumni Newsletter April / May Edition 2019 Part 1 Alumni Newsletter April / May Edition 2019 Part 1 Eric Fisher Wood, Jr. ’37 TAPS On Sunday April 15th the VFMAC color guard was proud to represent our school in the Casket Flag Raising Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial of Newtown Square, PA. One of the honorees was Brother Eric Fisher Wood, Jr. 1st LT. U.S. Army, 1943 – 1945, killed at the Battle of the Bulge. Brother Wood received the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, The Croix de Guarre from Belgium, The Legion d’Honneur from France, etc. We are proud that we were able to represent VFMAC and our Brother Eric Fisher Wood Jr. at the ceremony. Special thanks to Colonel Bossert USA (Ret.) ’85 for his support and training of this fine interschool unit. We have become known throughout the area for our outstanding color guard and the appearances they make at all types of events, from 76er’s and Philadelphia Union athletic games to corporate and community dedications. We now have color guards representing the College, the Academy and our D Troop mounted color guard. 1 Cadets with Former Philadelphia Eagle Kicker David Ackers Captain Gerald Hale, USCG (Ret.) and VFMAC Chaplain accompanied a group of cadets to the fellowship of Christian Athletes Prayer Breakfast. The guest of honor for the function was former Philadelphia Eagle’s kicker and all-around great guy David Akers. He addressed the attendees at the breakfast where a great time of enlightenment and fellowship was very much in evidence. Our cadets are a part of many of these types of functions where they meet and are greeted by celebrities, politicians and successful people of all walks of life. VFMAC is one of the few schools where this type of education is added to the rigors of the coursework. When you see them out and about within your community please have some kind words of encouragement for them. They will eventually be one of us. 2 Michael R. Lombardi ’77 NFL analyst Mike Lombardi was the speaker at this year’s Commencement! Not only is Mike a 3x Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots, a writer for The Athletic and the bestselling author of GridironGenius, he’s a proud Academy alum! Mike has worked as an NFL executive with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders alongside NFL coaching legends including Bill Walsh and Al Davis. Most recently, he served as an internal consultant for Bill Belichick in the New England Patriots’ front office and helped lead them to three of their six Super Bowl championships. Mike writes a column for The Athletic and has his own podcast, “The GM Shuffle” on the Cadence Podcast Network. He also recently published a book titled, “Gridiron Genius: A Master Class in Winning Championships and Building Dynasties in the NFL,” which highlights his insight into the unwavering commitment and attention to detail it takes to win in the NFL. Welcome Home Brother. The Freedom Foundation Recently a group of Academy cadets had the opportunity to meet and get to know Medal of Honor recipient James C. McCloughan at the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. James McCloughan is a former United States Army soldier and a Vietnam War veteran. For his actions during the war, McCloughan was presented the Medal of Honor on 31 July 2017 by United States President Donald Trump, the first such award of Trump's administration. During the battle, the then-Private First-Class McCloughan was wounded multiple times by small-arms fire and shrapnel. He refused evacuation. "I was the one that held 18-, 19- and 20-year- olds as they took their last breaths and said their last words... I know what the price of freedom is," McCloughan said. "I am very aware of how blessed I am to have survived that situation. I should have died at least five times in the 10 times that I went out. 3 VFMC Academic Excellence Gold Star Dinner On Wednesday April 17, 2019 the Alumni Association of Valley Forge Military Academy & College held a dinner to honor those College cadets who achieved academic excellence by earning their Gold Stars. As an example of how hard a task this is you will find that, with all their activities, there are a limited number of cadets who achieved this great honor. Attending the dinner were John J.T. Hughes ’74, Jeffrey Bevenour ’04 and Tom Goldblum ’69, ’71C, Director of Alumni Relations. Special thanks to Maureen Malone, Dean of the College, Michael Pachella, Marney Vandemark, Meghan Bevenour, Jean Morrow and Juliet Najdawi. Gold Star Cadets Aldrich, Evan Bernocco, Jacob Buckmaster, Ryan Cary, Andrew Coleman, Paul Conner, Morgan Craig, James Crawford, Andrew Danals, Noah Daulerio, Michael Ezekiel, Eghe Fager, Niko Fahey Cedric Francis, Antonio Gerot, Thomas Howe, Tanner Iles, John Kenney Robert Krukowski, Leland Lewis, Stephano Longacre, Dustin Mazaleski, Nicholas Murphy, Keegan O’Brien Aubrey Poe, Trayson Reisinger, Steven Reyes, Jan Richardson, Joseph Robert, Zackary Roome, Robert Senatore, Reuben Shiffler, Izabelle Stanton, Jacob Stringer, Zachary Treanor, John Valdez, Edison Wildauer, Ryan Zacharias, Henry Zebron, Jacob 4 TAV Project 11 Article by: TAV Regimental Commander Fred Betman ’74 Great job to the members of the TAV Regiment for successfully completing Project 11, the replacement of the Stable door. We replaced the D Troop sign above the door earlier this year and we have now completed the renovations for the 80 year old door under it. Jerry Supplee ’69 handled the replacement of the door and it looks wonderful! Thank you to everyone who donated to these projects! VFMC Lead TAC J. J. Rivera The Alumni Association wants to congratulate College Lead TAC Officer LTC J. J. Rivera, USMC, on his promotion to Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. Colonel Rivera is also the main advisor to the Civil Air Patrol Unit stationed here at VFMAC. We congratulate this great American patriot and member of the Forge Family. The Alumni Association is proud and delighted that Colonel Rivera is here at VFMC and he is sure to have continued success in both of his careers at VF and with the USMC. 5 Alumni Grant Program It is with great appreciation that I report that, Greg Offner and Jeff Bevenour selflessly stepped away from work and family obligations to attend Romeo and Juliet with over two dozen cadets, staff & faculty. Reports are that the event was enjoyed by all ages and that our fellow AABOD members were afforded the opportunity to build relationships with our current cadets / future AABOD members. A perfect example of our AABOD Grant Program IN-ACTION!!! Thank you, Greg and Jeff for your willingness to invest your time & talents! Order of Anthony Wayne The new members of the Order of Anthony Wayne, 2019 Inductees are: Cadet Captain Mahasneh, REG Staff; Cadet Captain Dortch, G Co; Cadet 3rd Captain Reisinger; Cadet 1st Captain Senatore; Cadet 4th Captain Brown; Cadet Captain Drummond, C Co; Cadet 2LT Silcott, G Co. Congrats to these cadets for joining the ranks of this elite group! 6 VFMC Class of 2019 Gift Article by: College TAC Officer COL Bossert ’85 For a few years the College graduating classes have not been mentored, nor motivated, to present a class gift to the school upon their departure. A few weeks ago when I asked a simple question of the Regimental staff..... “when was their class gift dedication," I got a blank stare and thus knew we had a problem. In a few short weeks we placed some energy in fixing up the Korean War monument (in what I call Phase I). This project was completed by the leadership and cadets of the College Class of 2019 so I thought it was appropriate to dedicate this refurbishment to their class. Phase II with the roof and additional walkway will be executed by the Class of 2020. Pictured are the Dean of the Academy Dr. Paul Lea ’87 ’89C, COL Bossert, Regimental OPS officer- CPT Daulerio, Regimental Provost- CPT Wildauer, Regimental CDR- Senatore, Regimental Sergeant major - RSM Roberts and Regimental Quartermaster- CPT Gerot. (And, yes VF PT uniform was the uniform of the day as they were out- processing-they were departing in 2 days- don't need the snarky emails...) Another baby step towards returning to the customs and traditions that helped form us to be what we are today. We plan to do this earlier in the year next year and "amp up" the fanfare. 7 Wounded Warrior Project Gala Article by: Brother Roger Parrino I had an incredible experience at the Wounded Warrior Project’s “Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner” at Gotham Hall. Hosted by Mario Lopez with keynote speaker Marine Corporal Anthony Villarreal, injured in Afghanistan in 2008. He was in a coma for three months and endured 77 surgeries. What an outstanding display of fortitude and courage post battlefield. Thank you, Bill Martoccia ’73, ’75C for allowing me to be your guest. Wounded Warrior Project CEO LTG Michael Linnington, US Army (Ret) is also a VF alumnus. Homecoming Reunion Classes ** 2019 Homecoming Pictures are available at: https://nogueras.smugmug.com/Valley-Forge-Military-1/May-2019 Frank X Kasel, Jr. Class of Class of 1949 1959 8 Class of Class of 1964 1974 The Mighty Class of 1969 9 Class of Class of 1989 1994 Class of Class of 2004 1999 Class of 2009 Class of 2014 10 Colonel John Lord, III ’99H VFMAC TAPS John Whitaker Lord, III (Jack), of Audubon, PA and formerly Radnor, PA and Cape May, NJ passed away peacefully on April 19. Jack is survived by his four devoted children, Susan Lord Reilly (Kevin), John IV (Julie), Thomas (Gigi) and Bradley (Cara).
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