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50MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION 2012 Campaign

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2012

The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel • Benefactor •

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Congratulations

Dennis Haysbert and

With great appreciation for your leadership and outstanding service to our community. You are both an inspiration.

Congratulations on this well deserved tribute

Julia and George Argyros

The Argyros Family Foundation

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MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION WEST COAST 2012 Campaign honoring

DENNIS HAYSBERT Actor, Producer, Director and Writer Award and •• TREVOR HOFFMAN Special Assistant, Padres

John Wooden Sportsman Award

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gen William L. “Spider” Nyland USMC (Ret.) (FL) Chairman of the Board Eric J. Candelori (VA) Vice Chairman Richard C. Hartnack (MN) Treasurer Kevin N. Ainsworth (NY) Counsel C. Michael Armstrong (FL) Karen Kelly (VA) Richard A. Bergen (NJ) SgtMaj Carlton W. Kent USMC (Ret.) (VA) Matthew J. Carroll (VA) James D. King (IL) Deborah G. Carstens (AZ) Col Burrell H. Landes Jr. USMC (Ret.) (CO) H. Lee Dixson Jr. (MD) Katherine C. McCallum (NY) Joseph L. Driscoll (CA) LtGen Frederick McCorkle USMC (Ret.) (TN) Craig J. Duchossois (IL) Dennis P. Morris (Ontario) Donald V. Esmond (CA) Bernard A. Pekala (MA) Donald W. Faul (CA) Charles C. Scianna (TX) Nathaniel C. Fick (DC) Col K. Patrick Sirmon USMC (Ret.) (AL) Michael K. Hayde (CA) Manning J. Smith (PA) John C. Heenan (PA) LtGen Martin R. Steele USMC (Ret.) (FL) LtGen Jan C. Huly USMC (Ret.) (VA) Capt Sarah M. Stokes USMCR (AZ) Col David A. Jones USMC (Ret.) (NC) LtGen George J. Trautman III USMC (Ret.) (VA)

CHAIRMAN EMERITI LtGen Stephen G. Olmstead USMC (Ret.) (VA) LtGen Jeffrey W. Oster USMC (Ret.)(VA)

PRESIDENT EMERITUS Col James R. Weinlader USMC (Ret.)(AZ)

OF COUNSEL L. Morgan Porter Jr. (IL)

FOUNDATION PRESIDENT AND CEO Margaret B. Davis

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2012 Campaign Leadership

HONORARY CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN Ambassador George L. Argyros Chairman & CEO, Arnel & Affiliates

CAMPAIGN CHAIRS Julia A. Stewart Dave Stockton Chairman and CEO PGA Champion DineEquity, Inc. President & CEO, Stockton Golf

CAMPAIGN VICE CHAIRMEN Richard Bertea Donald Esmond William H. Swanson Jack H. Brown Michael K. Hayde Governor Pete Wilson Geoffrey L. Stack

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Michael Hall Chairman Richard Bertea Christian F. Dubia, Jr. Lynn Saracino Aaron Cohen Donald Esmond Timothy J. Sloat Patrick Coulter Michael K. Hayde Geoffrey L. Stack Kevin Donohue Michael Holwick Kevin Takabayashi Clint Hubbard MILITARY COMMITTEE Lieutenant Lynn Saracino USMC (Ret) Chairman G. Cal Hutchinson, Esq. Chairman Emeritus Carmello A. Buscemi James McClain Colonel Vince Codispoti USMC David L. Mellon Patrick Coulter USMC (Ret.) Colonel Darius Novickis USMCR 1stSgt James W. Dorsey USMC (Ret.) Colonel Tom O’Malley USMC (Ret.) Paul J. Himler Timothy J. Sloat

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Semper Fidelis Award RECIPIENTS

The Semper Fidelis Award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated the core values of the Marine Corps: honor, courage, and patriotism in the business community.

2011 Julia A. Stewart • Chairman and CEO • DineEquity, Inc. 2010 Parker S. Kennedy • Executive Chairman • First American Financial Corporation • CoreLogic, Inc. 2009 Michael K. Hayde • CEO • Western National Group 2008 Jack H. Brown • Chairman & CEO • Stater Bros. Markets 2007 Ambassador George L. Argyros • Chairman & CEO • Arnel & Affiliates 2006 Jim Albaugh • President & CEO • Boeing Integrated Defense Systems 2005 S. Michael Joseph • Chairman & CEO • Dacor Kitchen Appliances 2004 Geoffrey L. Stack • Managing Director and Principal • SARES • REGIS Group 2003 Ronald D. Sugar • Chief Executive and President • Northrop Grumman Corporation 2002 William H. Swanson • Chief Executive Officer and President • Raytheon 2001 Robert Maguire • Chairman • National Automobile Dealers Association 2000 Edward P. Roski, Jr. • President & CEO • Majestic Realty, Inc. 1999 Donald Esmond • Senior Vice President & General • Toyota Motor Sales, USA 1998 Craig Ruth • Vice Chairman • Tooley & Company 1997 William P. Foley, II • Chairman of the Board & CEO • Fidelity National Financial, Inc. 1995 Dr. Arnold O. Beckman • Founder & Chairman • Beckman Instruments, Inc. 1994 Cast and Producers • “Major Dad” • CBS Television Series 1993 Kent Kresa • Chairman of the Board, President & CEO • Northrop Corp. 1992 William H. Donaldson • Chairman of the Board & CEO • Stock Exchange 1991 Pete Wilson • Governor of 1990 Brig. Gen. Thomas F. Riley, USMC (Ret.) • Supervisor • Orange County Board of Supervisors 1989 Colonel Edward McMahon, USMCR (Ret.) • TV Personality 1988 Fred W. O’Green • Chairman of the Board • Litton Industries 1987 The Honorable William French Smith • Attorney General of the 1981-85 1986 Peter V. Ueberroth • Commissioner • 1985 Robert Conrad • Movie & TV Actor and Producer 1984 Robert H. Finch • Former Secretary • U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare 1983 Walter Cronkite • CBS News Special Correspondent 1982 Gerald R. Ford • 38th President of the United States

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Semper Fidelis Award DENNIS HAYSBERT

Dennis Haysbert captured the attention of audiences and critics alike with his ground breaking role as President on FOX’s hit series “24” for which he received his first Golden Globe nomination. Haysbert returned to television starring in his own series “e Unit” for CBS, which premiered with record breaking ratings. Dennis’ face is known by millions and his deep remarkable voice has been heard by hundreds of millions as spokesman for Allstate Insurance.

Haysbert’s current film projects include, “LUV”, which premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. In addition, he stars in the Weinstein Co’s “e Details.” His film credits include Universal’s “Breach” and “Jarhead,” Spike Lee’s “Love and Basketball” opposite Omar Epps, “Absolute Power” opposite Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman, “Love Field,” opposite Michelle Pfeiffer, “Major League” as Pedro Cerrano, “Heat” with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, “Random Hearts,” “What’s Cooking,” “Waiting to Exhale,” “e irteenth Floor,” “Navy Seals,” “Suture,” and opposite , Catherine Zeta Jones and Michelle Pfeiffer in Dream Works’ animated film “Sinbad Legend of the Seven

Seas.” Haysbert also appeared on the small screen in the critically acclaimed CBS “Now Photo credit: Peter Langone and Again.”

Haysbert’s acting began when he won his first television role on the Emmy-winning episode of “Lou Grant.” His television guest starring roles included; “,” “Laverne & Shirley,” the “A-Team,” “Night Court,” “Dallas,” the “Incredible Hulk,” “Magnum PI,” “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century” and “Return to Lonesome Dove.”

His acting awards include: • 2002 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series – Nominee • 2003 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television – Nominee • 2004 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series – Nominee

He is very active in the fight against AIDS, and in the year 2000, he was the spokesperson for the Harlem Health Expo “Break the Silence” as well as e Western Center on Law and Poverty. Dennis is also very proud to serve as the Global Ambassador for the Discovery Channel’s Global Educational Partnership. He has hosted and narrated the Military History Channel Presentation of “Pearl Harbor.”

Dennis has been a major voice and supporter for our Military and our Troops around the World. He is a special friend of members of the “Medal of Honor Society” and has supported their activities for many years.

He was born and raised in Northern California and attended College of San Mateo in San Mateo, California. His mother is a homemaker and mother of eight and his father was a Deputy Sheriff.

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Globe & Anchor Award RECIPIENTS The Globe and Anchor Award is presented to individuals who have displayed dedicated and inspirational civic and community leadership.

2009 Herbert W. Kalmbach, Esq. • Attorney & Businessman 2008 Richard Bertea • Chairman • Whitecross, LP 2006 General William Lyon • Chairman of the Board & CEO • William Lyon Homes. Inc. 2005 Aaron M. Cohen • Vice President • ABM Janitorial Services 2004 Kevin Sharer • Chairman of the Board, CEO and President • Amgen Inc. 2002 Donald Bellisario • Executive Producer, “JAG” • Belisarius Productions 2000 The Honorable Steven Kuykendall • United States House of Representatives • 1998-2000 1999 The Honorable James H. Webb, Jr. • Former Secretary of the Navy & Renowned Author 1998 Eddie Albert • Movie & TV Actor 1994 Gaddi H. Vasquez • Orange County Supervisor • Third District 1993 Daniel L. Hernandez • Executive Director • The Hollenbeck Youth Center 1992 William D. Lusk • Vice Chairman of the Board • The Lusk Company

John Wooden Sportsman Award RECIPIENTS The John Wooden Sportsman Award is presented to individuals displaying those attributes which have made the United States Marine Corps world-famous: tenacity, intestinal fortitude, leadership and skill.

2011 Dave Stockton • PGA Champion • President and CEO • Stockton Golf 2010 Mark Harmon • Actor & Producer • “NCIS” 2008 John W. Hamilton • Chairman & CEO • Hamilton Company 2007 Gary Beban • Senior Executive Managing Director • CB Richard Ellis 2006 Eddie Merrins • Head Golf Professional • Bel-Air Country Club 2003 Hon. Peter H. Dailey • Chairman, Enniskerry Financial, Ltd. • Former U.S. Ambassador 2001 Rick Monday • Sportscaster • 1999 • Vice President • Los Angeles Dodgers 1998 Tom Flores • Head Coach • Oakland Raiders 1997 Carroll Shelby • President • Shelby American, Inc. 1995 Eddie LeBaron • Chairman • Pacific Casino Management, Inc. 1994 Ann Meyers-Drysdale • Olympic Medalist and Network Sports Commentator 1993 Raoul “Rod” Dedeaux • Director of Baseball • The University of Southern California 1992 The Honorable Jack Kemp • Secretary • U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development 1991 George Allen (posthumously) 1990 Jim Mora • Head Coach • New Orleans Saints Football Team 1989 Rafer Johnson • U.S. Olympic Gold & Silver Medal Decathlon Winner 1988 Don Drysdale • Los Angeles Dodgers & TV Sports Commentator 1987 Gail Goodrich • Los Angeles Lakers • National Basketball Association 1986 Bob Mathias • National Director • National Fitness Foundation 1985 Pat Haden • Los Angeles Rams Football Team & CBS Sports Commentator

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John Wooden Sportsman Award TREVOR HOFFMAN

Trevor Hoffman is one of the greatest players in baseball history and one of the most beloved players to have played in San Diego. After spending 16 of 18 seasons of his storied Major League Baseball career in San Diego, he joined the Padres’ front office after announcing his retirement in January 2011.

Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig said at the time, “"All the great statistical accomplishments of a marvelous 18-year career on the mound do not tell the story of Trevor Hoffman. He is retiring from the game with a Major League record total of 601 career saves and seven All-Star selections, but it is Trevor's class and leadership that has always stood out to me.” Hoffman retired atop the baseball record books with 601 saves, including 552 in a Padres uniform. He is beloved by his teammates as a friend and first-rate professional and was known for his devastating changeup. His tradition of coming in to a signature entrance song, AC/DC’s “Hells Bells” was soon copied by other closers.He was drafted as a by the and made the transition to a while in the minor leagues. After making his big league debut with the Marlins in 1993, he was traded to the Padres and became their full-time closer a season later, a position he held until 2008, before playing his last two seasons in Milwaukee. The Padres retired Hoffman’s #51 uniform in a pre-game ceremony at PETCO Park on August 21, 2011 and he is likely to become the sixth reliever to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Hoffman attended and played baseball for the University of Arizona and was honored into the school’s Sports Hall of Fame in November 2011.

For all his accomplishments, the San Diego resident has meant even more to the local community. Trevor was named the local recipient of the on six occasions, awarded by MLB to a player that demonstrates the values Clemente displayed in his commitment to community. He also received the Award for humanitarian efforts in 2008 and the Hutch Award in 2005, presented by the Cancer Research Center. In addition, he has worked with the National Kidney Foundation, Rady Children’s Hospital, Padres Scholars program, the San Diego Family Justice Center and numerous military outreach programs (his father Ed was a former Marine).

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Hoffman is baseball’s all-time leader in saves with 601. He compiled a 61-75 record, 2.87 ERA and held opponents to a .211 batting average with 1,133 strikeouts in 1,035 appearances. • Hoffman holds the record for most 40-save seasons (9) and shares the record for most 20-save seasons (15) and 30-save seasons (14). • Hoffman was named to seven National League All-Star teams (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, and 2009) • Hoffman won the National League Rolaids Relief Man of the Year twice, in 1996 and 2006. • He is one of only two to have streaks of four straight seasons with at least 40 saves and he did it twice (1998-2001 & 2004-2007). • Among pitchers to debut since 1969, only two are ranked in Top 10 for lowest opponent’s batting average against both lefties and righties – Hoffman and Pedro Martinez (min. 2,000 batters faced on a given side). • He won Clyde McCullough Award for Padres Pitcher of the Year Award on eight separate occasions (1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, and 2006). • On September 7, 2010, he became the first player to record 600 career saves with a 4-2 Brewers over the Cardinals. • On June 6, 2007, he notched his 500th career save to become first player to reach that milestone. • In 2006, he led the National League with 46 saves and finished second in the voting behind Brandon Webb. • On September 24, 2006, he passed Lee Smith as the career saves leader, earning save No. 479. • On May 6, 2005, he became the third pitcher to record 400 career saves in a 6-5 win over the Cardinals. • He was the last Padres pitcher to appear in a game at Qualcomm Stadium with a scoreless inning on September 28, 2003. • On August 15, 2001, he became the 14th pitcher in history to record 300 saves with a 2-1 win over the Mets. • In 1998, he went 4-2 with a 1.48 ERA with a career-high 53 saves, tying a National League single-season record as the Padres won the National League pennant. He finished second in the NL Cy Young Award voting behind Braves’ Tom Glavine despite receiving more first-place votes. • In 1996, he sent 9-6 with a 2.25 ERA and 42 saves as the Padres won their first division title since 1984. • He made his Major League debut on April 6, 1993 as a Florida Marlin, striking out Dodgers’ . His first career save was on April 29 against the Braves. After being traded to Padres on June 24, recorded first save as Padre on August 6.

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Roll Call of theUnited States Marine Corps

COMMANDANTS

Maj. ✯ 1775 - 1781 LtCol. William W. Burrows ✯ 1798 - 1804 LtCol. Franklin Wharton ✯ 1804 - 1818 LtCol. Anthony Gale ✯ 1819 - 1820 BGen. ✯ 1820 - 1859 Col. John Harris ✯ 1859 - 1864 BGen. ✯ 1864 - 1876 Col. Charles G. McCawley ✯ 1876 - 1891 MajGen. Charles Heywood ✯ 1891 - 1903 MajGen. George F. Elliot ✯ 1903 - 1910 MajGen. William P. Biddle ✯ 1910 - 1914 MajGen. ✯ 1914 - 1920 Maj. John A. Lejeune ✯ 1920 - 1929 MajGen. Wendell C. Neville ✯ 1929 - 1930 MajGen. Ben H. Fuller ✯ 1930 - 1934 MajGen. John H. Russell, Jr. ✯ 1934 - 1936 LtGen. ✯ 1936 - 1944 Gen. Alexander Archer Vandegrift ✯ 1944 - 1948 Gen. Clifton B. Cates ✯ 1948 - 1952 Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. ✯ 1952 - 1956 Gen. Randolph McCall Pate ✯ 1956 - 1960 Gen. David M. Shoup ✯ 1960 - 1964 Gen. Wallace M. Greene, Jr. ✯ 1964 - 1968 Gen. Leonard F. Chapman, Jr. ✯ 1968 - 1972 Gen. Robert E. Cushman, Jr. ✯ 1972 - 1975 Gen. Louis H. Wilson ✯ 1975 - 1979 Gen. Robert H. Barrow ✯ 1979 - 1983 Gen. Paul X. Kelley ✯ 1983 - 1987 Gen. Alfred M. Gray ✯ 1987 - 1991 Gen. Carl E. Mundy, Jr. ✯ 1991 - 1995 Gen. Charles C. Krulak ✯ 1995 - 1999 Gen. James. L. Jones ✯ 1999 - 2002 Gen. Michael W. Hagee ✯ 2003 - 2007 Gen. James T. Conway ✯ 2007 - 2010

Gen. James F. Amos ✯ 2010 – PRESENT

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A MESSAGE FROM THE Commandant of the Marine Corps

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The United States Marine Corps A BRIEF HISTORY

On , 1775, the Continental Congress met in and passed a resolution stating that “two of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces with the fleet. is resolution established the Conti- nental Marines and marked the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. Serving on land and at sea, these first Marines distinguished themselves in a number of important operations, including their first amphibious raid into in March 1776, under the command of (later Major) Samuel Nicholas. Nicholas, the first commissioned officer in the , remained the senior Marine officer throughout the American Revolution and is considered to be the first Marine Commandant.

Following the Revolutionary War and the formal re-establishment of the Marine Corps on 11 July 1798, Marines saw action in the quasi-war with , landed in , and took part in many operations against the Barbary pirates along the “Shores of Tripoli.” Marines participated in numerous naval operations during the , as well as participating in the defense of at Bladensburg, , and fought alongside in the defeat of the British at New Orleans.

During the Mexican War (1846-1848), Marines seized enemy seaports on both the Gulf and Pacific coasts. A of Marines joined General Scott’s army at Pueblo and fought all the way to the “Halls of Montezuma,” Mexico City. Marines also served ashore and afloat in the Civil War (1861-1865). Although most service was with the Navy, a battalion fought at Bull Run and other units saw action with the blockading squadrons and at Cape Hatteras, New Orleans, Charleston, and Fort Fisher.

In the Marine Corps distinguished itself on the battlefields of France as the 4th Marine Brigade and earned the title of “Devil Dogs” for heroic action during 1918 at Belleau Wood, Soissons, St. Michiel, Blanc Mont, and in the final Meuse-Argonne offensive. Marine aviation, which dates from 1912, also played a part in the war effort, as Marine pilots flew day bomber missions over France and Belgium. More than 30,000 Marines had served in France and more than a third were killed or wounded in six months of intense fighting.

During World War II, the Marine Corps demon- strated its abilities for amphibious warfare as was proven first on Guadalcanal, then on Bougainville, Tarawa, New Britain, Kwajalein, Eniwetok, Saipan, Guam, Tinian, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. By the end of the war in 1945, the Marine Corps had grown to include six divisions, five air wings, and supporting troops. Its strength in World War II peaked at 485,113. e war cost the Marines nearly 87,000 dead and wounded and 82 Marines had earned the Medal of Honor.

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In the years that followed World War II, the Corps concentrated on attaining a “vertical envelopment” capability through the use of helicopters. Landing at Inchon, Korea in September 1950, Marines proved that the doctrine of amphibious assault was still viable and necessary. After the recapture of Seoul, the Marines advanced to the Chosin Reservoir only to see the Chinese Communists enter the war. After years of offensives, counter-offen- sives, seemingly endless trench warfare, and occupation duty, the last Marine ground troops were withdrawn in March 1955. More than 25,000 Marines were killed or wounded during the Korean War.

e landing of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade at Da Nang in 1965 marked the beginning of large-scale Marine involvement in Vietnam. By summer 1968, after the enemy’s Tet Offensive, Marine Corps strength in Vietnam rose to a peak of approximately 85,000. e Marine withdrawal began in 1969 as the South Vietnamese began to assume a larger role in the fighting; the last ground forces were out of Vietnam by June 1971. e Vietnam War, longest in the history of the Marine Corps, exacted a high cost as well with over 13,000 Marines killed and more than 88,000 wounded.

In August 1982, Marine units landed at Beirut, Lebanon, as part of the multi-national peace- keeping force. For the next 19 months these units faced the hazards of their mission with courage and professionalism. In October 1983, Marines took part in the highly successful, short-notice intervention in Grenada. As the decade of the 1980s came to a close, Marines were summoned to respond to instability in Central America. Operation Just Cause was launched in Panama in December 1989 to protect American lives and restore the democratic process in that nation.

Less than a year later, in August 1990, the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait set in motion events that would lead to the largest movement of Marine Corps forces since World War II. Between August 1990 and January 1991, some 24 infantry battalions, 40 squadrons, and more than 92,000 Marines deployed to the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Desert Shield. Operation Desert Storm was launched 16 January 1991, the day the air campaign began. e main attack came overland beginning 24 February when the 1st and 2d Marine Divisions breached the Iraqi defense lines and stormed into occupied Kuwait. By the morning of February 28, 100 hours after the

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ground war began, almost the entire Iraqi Army in the Kuwaiti theater of operations had been encircled with 4,000 tanks destroyed and 42 divisions destroyed or rendered ineffective.

Overshadowed by the events in the Persian Gulf during 1990-91, were a number of other significant Marine deployments demonstrating the Corps’ flexible and rapid response. Included among these were non-combatant evacuation operations in Liberia and Somalia and humanitarian lifesaving operations in Bangladesh, the Philip- pines, and northern Iraq. In December 1992, Marines landed in Somalia marking the beginning of a two-year humanitarian relief operation in that famine-stricken and strife-torn nation. In another part of the world, Marine Corps aircraft supported Operation Deny Flight in the no-fly zone over Bosnia-Herzegovina. During April 1994, Marines once again demonstrated their ability to protect American citizens in remote parts of the world when a Marine task force evacuated U.S. citizens from Rwanda in response to civil unrest in that country.

Soon after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on and Washington, D.C., Marine units deployed to the Arabian Sea and in November set up a forward operating base in southern Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2003, Iraq became a second front in the war on terrorism with Operation Iraqi Freedom. Both operations are ongoing with Marine responsibilities ranging from combat and security operations to humanitarian efforts.

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Today’s Marine Corps stands ready to continue in the proud tradition of those who so valiantly fought and died at Belleau Wood, Iwo Jima, the Chosin Reservoir, and Khe Sanh, and countless other battlefields. Combining a long and proud heritage of faithful service to the nation, with the resolve to face tomorrow’s challenges will continue to keep the Marine Corps the “best of the best.”

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A MESSAGE FROM TheChairman and The President

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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

HISTORY

In 1962, Brigadier General Martin F. Rockmore USMC (Ret) learned of a Marine WWII Medal of Honor recipient who was financially unable to send his child to college. General Rockmore was inspired to create an organization that honored Marines by empowering their children through education. After an initial fundraising event which sent that one Medal of Honor recipient’s child to college, the Scholarship Foundation grew thanks to an enormous volunteer effort. Since that time, more than 30,000 scholarships valued at more than $70 million have been given to deserving students, including more than 1,909 for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Today, the Scholarship Foundation has never been more relevant. e ever-increasing cost of a post-high school education has significantly outpaced the salary earned by military service members creating a real need for higher education financial assistance for the children of America’s Marines. ese families have endured frequent, destabilizing moves, modest incomes, and in some cases, the disability or loss of a parent. ey should not have to bear the burden of not knowing how they will afford post-high school educations for their children.

e Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation delivers a meaningful and lasting expression of gratitude to Marine Corps families through its longstanding commitment to Honoring Marines by Educating eir Children.

MISSION

Since 19775, Marines have selflessly served America and for nearly 50 years the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has honored this service by educating their children. e privately-funded, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization provides scholarships for post-high school education to deserving sons and daughters of marines with particular attention given to children whose parent has been killed or wounded in action. Additionally, the Scholarship Foundation’s Heroes Tribute Fund provides up to $30,000 over four years to every child of a Marine or Navy Corpsman serving with the Marines who has been killed in combat since September 11, 2001.

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The Students Our Campaign Supports

The Scholarship Foundation has funded more than 30,000 scholarships valued at over $70,000,000 since its inception in 1962. For the 2012-2013 academic year, nearly $6,000,000 has been awarded to 1,909 students. In its 50th anniversary year, the Schol- arship Foundation has responded to a rise in applications of over 25% from the previous year, and increased this year’s schol- arship awards by 17 percent. Almost 90% of these students attend a 4- year college or university while the remaining recipients are seeking either a 2-year degree or a vocational certificate, and 54% are first generation college students.. The students you support are studying in a variety of areas with over 40% majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. They are diverse and come from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. These young men and women attend more than 900 universities including such respected educational institutions as Harvard University, Duke University, Princeton University, Howard University, and the University of California. Below are thank you letters received from just three of the impressive young people your donations help support.

JULIE DRAPERDear Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Dear Sponsor: is fall, I began my senior year of college at Chapman University, Dodge College of Film. Ianks cannot in fully large express part to my the gratitude Marine forCorps your Scholarship continuous Foundation, generosity these I have past only few eight years and a forhalf the months financial left untilsupport I walk you in have my providedcap and gown,me and standing the many tall other and holdingapplicants back with. my Ittears, is by as your I receive aid, and my Bachelorsyour willingness degree toin giveTelevision even more and thanBroadcast what isJournalism. asked that we are all able to pursue our dreams in college and careers afterward. I hope for the best ofAt blessings Chapman for University, all of you, Ias am you surrounded are certainly by somea blessing of the for best me. equipment and editing software to prepare myself for what I should expect in “the real world.” e cost of tuition Inat thisthe fallschool of 2012, almost I will stopped be entering me from my attending. senior year ankfully, at University the Marineof California, Corps SanSchol- Diego.arship I’mFoundation going in withbelieved feelings in me of enoughexcitement to put and their anxiety efforts as to the raise day money gets closer and forgrant me me to go out into the ‘reala scholarship world’ and totake continue the steps my to education. be a self-sufficient adult. I do plan to attend nursing school the following fall, in hopes of becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist, where I will be able to enjoy two of my passions – research andMy patient father care. is a MarineBefore I andget too has caught been since up in I post-graduationwas born. He has plans served though, many Itours do have and will be much to look forward toserving in my anothersenior year! one Ithis will winter. be continuing In fact, workhe chose at the to deployophthalmology early in orderresearch to make clinic it on back to campus which, to my surprise,see me walk.made Ithe can’t field wait of ophthalmologyto begin my career a great and interest report stories,of mine. conduct I also willinterviews, be gaining and do essential clinical skills throughwhat makes my internship me happy; in I can’twhich wait I get to my jump feet intowet inthe the real life world of a nurse and be as forced I do rounds to prove with myself several of them. It is trulyusing a rewarding everything experience. I have learned at Chapman University.

My father, being a separatedis generous Marine, scholarshiphas always instilledhas given the me values strength of hard and makeswork, determination,me unbelievably and happy humility that the to accept criticism throughoutFoundation my schooling. has that much I have faith many in blessingsme. I will to not be letthankful you down! for, and the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation and their donors are definitely some of them. Beyond the financial support you gener- ously give, each year I amSincerely, constantly reminded of the fundamental values that the Marine Corps relies on, and consequently I rely on. KatharineThrough the MacKnight financial Lathropstruggles that my family and many others continue to face, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has been a beacon of light. My entire family sends out our gratitude to you, and the rest of the donors at Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Thank You!!

Sincerely Grateful,

Julie S. Draper UCSD Class of 2013

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BRYAN SHIBLEY

Dear Campaign Sponsor,

I am writing this letter to you to express my sincere gratitude for your generosity. My biggest obstacle at college has to be my financial burdens and that is why your benevo- lence is so greatly appreciated. I can focus on my education and extracurricular activities and I thank you for that.

My father was a corporal stationed at MCAS Kaneohe when I was born. I had not a clue how many places I was going to live in, how many friends I was going to make and lose, and all the life lessons I was going to learn while being exposed to the Marine Corps. My three siblings and I all have grown up with Marine Corps discipline and it has helped us reach higher achievements and goals. My major choice and career path have both been influenced by the Marine Corps way of life. Although I may not be a Marine, it plays a part in my everyday life.

I am currently a junior at San Diego State University and I am studying aerospace engineering. Since childhood, flight has been my passion. Engineering may be a challenging route but I have not had second thoughts on switching my major. My adoration for flight was initiated when my father was stationed in MCAS Yuma. My dad’s MOS is military police officer and he provided security for the airfield. He often took me out to the airstrip and we would watch the AV-8B Harrier roar over our heads. I was captivated by the power that these mechanical beasts exhibited. Since then, I have become a fanatic about military airpower. After college, I intend to join the Marine Corps. I recently completed my first increment at OCS in Quantico. I am under a flight contract and I hope to be flying rotary wing after commissioning. After I fulfill my duty, I wish to enter the research side of military flight. I have recently become interested in missiles and I could see myself working in the weapons development sector after the Marine Corps. Aside from my fulltime workload of engineering courses, I am involved in multiple engineering and Christian clubs. I am a member and representative of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). I also am a part of MESA Engineering Program (MEP) which is a network that provides tutoring, competi- tions, and career opportunities for engineers and science majors. I also am very involved with my church youth group. We are always doing community events and outreach programs. is scholarship gives me the opportunity to be involved in so many more extracurricular activities. I do not have to be limited to just academics and a job. I can live out my potential and its all thanks to you.

Your generous contribution will not go in vain. I will work harder in my studies, community, and clubs because you have given me the opportunity to do so. is scholarship has been such a blessing and I thank you so very much for it.

Sincerely,

Bryan Shibley

••• MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ••• Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children

STEVEN MEYER

Dear Campaign Sponsor,

I would like to personally thank you for the scholarship that I have received. Your generosity is sincerely appreciated and will greatly assist me throughout the upcoming academic year. I am very grateful that you have chosen to support my educational goals.

My immediate family has a strong connection with the Marine Corps. My father was a Marine and served from 1974 to 1980 as an Admin Chief and Drill Instructor. He concluded his tour successfully at the rank of Staff Sergeant. As I grew up my father greatly influenced my life which lead me to also join the Marine Corps. I served from 2006 to 2010 with two combat tours in Afghanistan and attained the rank of Sergeant. e self- motivation and leadership skills that I learned in the Marine Corps have been directly responsible for the success that I have achieved so far in college. During the past academic year, I was an officer in two honor societies (Alpha Gamma Sigma and Phi eta Kappa) and organized many campus events including a food drive for homeless veterans. My primary school, Orange Coast College, presented me with the Robert B. Moore Award for Exceptional Student Leadership at Honors Night in May.

is previous academic year, I graduated from both Orange Coast College and Coastline Community College each with an associate’s degree and also received honors awards from Alpha Gamma Sigma and Phi eta Kappa honor societies. For the upcoming academic year (2012 – 2013), I will be attending California State University at Long Beach as a junior. I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a planned emphasis in software engineering. To excel in this program, I will need to not only spend considerable time studying and performing lab work, but also to be involved in several of the student engineering projects on campus. With the help of your schol- arship I will be able to more fully focus myself on these important educational tasks and worry much less about financial matters. I am currently working on an application for prospective and current Marines to use as a reference guide for several Marine Corps related fields. With the help of your donation many of my goals are easier to reach with a financial cushion backing my educational experience. I am always looking forward to learning new information, helping other students, and pursing personal development. When I transfer this year I plan on striding forward with the same motivation and dedication that got me through the Marine Corps.

is coming academic year will be very productive and less financially stressful. ank you for your support in helping me to succeed in my educational goals.

Sincerely,

Steven Meyer

••• MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ••• Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children

BRITTNEY RODRIGUEZ

Dear Sponsor:

On behalf of my mother and myself, I would like to extend my appreciation for this schol- arship award. Being selected to receive such an award has helped relieve some financial stress and I really appreciate that. Your donations to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation are greatly appreciated.

I come from a single parent household of two. My mother, a former Marine, has raised my older sister and me to believe in ourselves and to never let unforeseen circumstances stand in the way of our goals. Even though I was not as privileged to grow up with both parents in my life, I feel that the strong morals and guidance given to me by my mother have helped me stay determined to my goal of being the first to graduate from my extended family with a college degree and to be that example setter for my younger cousins. Being in college has been very hard, especially this last semester. I did not expect to get sick the way that I did. From September 14 until October 25 I have been dealing with a severe case of tonsillitis and have been hospitalized twice and had to have two surgeries. This was much unexpected as it has forced me to stay a year longer to complete my courses. However, through all of this chaos, my mother has taught me to look at the brighter side of things. I am alive and recovering. School will be there when I am ready. I cannot change the world if I do not stop to take care of myself first. I am really grateful to have been raised by my mother. I feel that a lot of the values she has instilled in me have come from her days as a marine.

I attend the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas where I am studying accounting. Currently I am a fourth year. This academic school year my primary goal has been to dedicate myself more to my studies, my work, and also to find an internship for the summer of 2012. Receiving this scholarship has helped me be able to focus more on getting a scholarship since I do not have to worry about the financial burden as much as before. Any amount can help. Knowing that I will not have to work extra hours instead of attending my school’s career fair is a relief. This fall I was able to attend our career fair and landed a summer internship with the Boeing Company in , Washington for the summer. I am very excited! I am also actively involved in ALPFA. ALPFA is a profes- sional development organization that I hold near and dear to my heart. As former president of ALPFA, I like to help the underclassmen set and achieve their goals while developing their professional skills when seeking opportu- nities with companies they may be interested in. since I’ve been sick for the majority of the semester however, I have not been able to do as much as I would like to, but I am looking forward to the summer. Aside from ALPFA, on my spare time I like to mentor high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen about attending college and applying for scholarships. I find this to be very rewarding. My long term goal is to take all the knowledge I’ve acquired regarding accounting, scholarships, and pursing a higher education and build a foundation in my local community where I can help families achieve similar goals.

I wish I had known my freshman year of college about the various opportunities the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides for students likes me. I am very grateful for your generous support. With this scholarship award, I feel that I am one step closer to achieving my goals and ambitions.

Sincerely,

Brittney Rodriguez

••• MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ••• Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children

Campaign Sponsors

The Marine Corps Scholarship Fondation would like to thank the following individuals and companies for their generous donations making it possible for young Americans to attend college.

BENEFACTOR Jack H. Brown / Stater Bros. Supermarkets* Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.*

COMMANDANT Julia and George Argyros & e Argyros Family Foundation* Donald Bren Foundation* Michael K. Hayde / Western National Group*

FOUNDER 38th OCC/BC 3-66 Alumni Association* Richard & Hyla Bertea and Family Classic Wines of California*

PATRON HBO* Linwood & Catherine Melton / Melton Living Trust* Raytheon Corporation* SARES-REGIS Group* Allan H. (Bud) Selig / Major League Baseball®* TriWest Healthcare Alliance* Wild Flavors, Inc.

GLOBE e Arch Point Foundation DineEquity, Inc. Automobile Club of Southern California e Dubia Family Foundation David & Cheryl Ball First American Financial Corporation Beall Family Foundation Holwick Constructors, Inc. Buscemi Wealth Management, LLC, Carmello & Palantir Debra Buscemi, RPM Mortgage, William E. Broza, Dr. M. Lee Pearce Foundation & Pacific Coast Surgery Center, LLC Rancho Mission Viejo Southland Windows Inc.

MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ••• ••• as of 10/12/12 * denotes scholarship in donor’s name