Joe Mantegna Named National Spokesperson
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Newsletter of the Capital Campaign for the National Museum of the United States Army The Army Historical Foundation • 2425 Wilson Boulevard • Arlington, Virginia 22201 • www.armyhistory.org JOE MANTEGNA NAMED NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON eteran actor Joe force gets the long-overdue national Mantegna, widely known depository for all that has made up for his celebrated, award- its great history,” Mantegna noted in winning career in popular accepting the role. television shows, movies, and Among his ongoing projects, Vstage productions, has agreed to serve Mantegna stars in CBS’ Criminal Minds, as the national spokesperson for the and hosts and produces Midway USA’s campaign to build the National Museum Gun Stories on the Outdoor Channel. of the United States Army. A Tony Award winner and a three-time As spokesperson for the campaign, Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominee, Mantegna will rally Americans in his on-stage roles have included his support of the National Army Museum acclaimed performance as Richard to ensure the 30 million men and women Roma in David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize- who have worn the Army uniform are winning play Glengarry Glen Ross. recognized for their selfless service and Mantegna has also performed in dozens personal sacrifices. of movies, such as Woody Allen’s “It’s a privilege and an honor to be Alice and Celebrity, and Francis Ford chosen for this important role with the Coppola’s The Godfather III. Museum campaign. I look forward Many Americans, particularly “ It’s a privilege to doing all I can to ensure that this those in the military community, and an honor to invaluable part of our nation’s military also recognize Mantegna through his extensive work advocating for be chosen for this veterans and those serving in uniform. important role He supports a number of veteran and military organizations, and this past with the Museum Memorial Day marked the 11th year campaign.” Mantegna has co-hosted or performed at the National Memorial Day Concert Joe Mantegna on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. “The Army Historical Foundation “Americans’ awareness of this historic (AHF) is thrilled that Joe Mantegna, project, and their willingness to get an accomplished actor and respected involved and contribute, is essential military supporter, has chosen to to ensure this Museum becomes a lend his name and his many talents reality. Joe holds America’s Army in to the campaign to build the National high special regard, and his support as Museum of the United States Army,” our spokesperson will go a long way in Mantegna visiting with Soldiers at the said Colonel Dave Fabian (USA-Ret.), building this awareness. We could not National Memorial Day Concert held in Washington, DC. AHF’s Director of Communications. be more grateful.” Call To Duty VOLUME 7 ISSUE 3 SEPTEMBER 2012 CAMPAIGN REPS AT NATIONAL AMERICAN LEGION CONVENTIONS PARTNERS JOIN TOGETHER FOR VETERANS’ HALL he National Museum of the United States Army received The Kenneth H. Nash Post 8, which enjoys a full support from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) at unique distinction of being an American Legion their recent national convention held July 21-25 in Reno, post located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, Nevada. Approximately 10,000 veterans and their families recently collaborated with its Auxiliary and Sons attended the convention dedicated to topics impacting our of the American Legion to become sponsors of the nation’s veterans. Veterans’ Hall Program of the National Museum of The convention offered a variety of related exhibits and the United States Army. an impressive schedule of speakers, including President The American Legion was chartered and TBarack Obama, Republican incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic presumptive presidential veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. nominee Mitt Romney, Nash Post 8 received its charter soon after in 1922. Army Chief of Staff General The Post 8 also includes an Auxiliary and the Sons Raymond Odienro, and the of the American Legion (SAL). Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs Eric Shinseki. “It struck a chord with us that the Army is the On the same day that oldest military service, yet it is the only service to Mr. Romney addressed the not have a national museum,” said Kathryn Stillman, VFW audience and discussed Nash Post 8 Commander. “When the Auxiliary the state of U.S. national brought the Veterans’ Hall Program to our attention, security and foreign MG Herrling addresses VFW there wasn’t much discussion; we knew we wanted Convention attendees. policy, MG John P. to jump on board and be a part of this!” Herrling (USA-Ret.), Nash Post 8 decided that the most appropriate Campaign Executive action would be to make a donation as a group – Director, delivered including the members of the post, the auxiliary, and a Museum project the SAL. “The American Legion is about supporting update. Herrling also veterans,” added Stillman, “and it is important to thanked the VFW us that the Museum preserve and relay the Army’s for their early and history and the Soldier’s legacy.” strong support for When accepting their donation, the Museum and for MG John P. Herrling, (USA-Ret.), “their commitment Campaign Executive Director, to preserving and acknowledged the selfless celebrating the Army’s Kerri Kline visits with Dale and Shirley Jean support the American Legion history of service to Carstens at the Museum booth. provides veterans every day. our nation.” “I think it’s terrific how they The convention also provided an opportunity to share information about the Museum with attendees one-on-one, rallied their troops in this according to Kerri Kline, Associate Director for Programs, effort, and it’s an honor to Marketing, and Production. “Visitors to our exhibit were very include them on our Veterans’ interested in our Registry of the American Soldier and the new Hall Donor Wall.” Veterans’ Hall Program,” said Kline, “and those who were not Army For its $2,500 contribution, the were enthusiastic about taking the information back to their Kenneth H. Nash American Legion Post 8 posts’ Army members.” will be recognized at the Bronze Service Star level The National Army Museum also will participate in the on the Veterans’ Hall Donor Wall. national convention of The American Legion in Indianapolis at the end of August. For more information on the Veterans’ Hall Program visit www.armyhistory.org. PAGE 2 Call To Duty VOLUME 7 ISSUE 3 SEPTEMBER 2012 BOEING: MUSEUM “IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO” Boeing representatives “We support the Museum recently visited the Army Historical Foundation’s because many of our employees (AHF’s) Capital Campaign are Army and other service headquarters to present the third of five $1,000,0000 pledge veterans and because it is the payments toward the Museum right thing to do.” and receive an update on the project. The Boeing Company sponsors the Soldiers’ Stories Gallery, the Museum’s dramatic entry experience (from left to right) GEN Gordon R. Sullivan (USA-Ret.), that is designed to create an instant point of connection between Timothy Keating, GEN William W. Hartzog, (USA-Ret.) Museum visitors and the Soldiers whose stories will be told in a and BG Leo A. Brooks, Jr. (USA-Ret.). larger-than-life fashion. “Boeing’s generous gift to the Museum demonstrates At the conclusion of their meeting, Hartzog told Keating, their deep concern for Soldiers and to ensuring Army history is “When the Museum opens, we will walk through those doors preserved and Soldiers’ service and sacrifice is properly honored,” together.” “I look forward to it!” Keating replied enthusiastically. said GEN William W. Hartzog (USA-Ret.), AHF Board President. Recognized as the world’s leading aerospace company and a Mr. Timothy Keating, Senior Vice President of Government provider of numerous military systems and services to the Army, Operations for The Boeing Company, reiterated Boeing’s Boeing was the first sponsor to enter the Campaign’sCommander- continued commitment to the Campaign: “Creating a National in-Chief’s Circle of Distinction for those who contribute $5 million Army Museum is a really big deal. We support the Museum or more. Visit www.Boeing.com for more information on The because many of our employees are Army and other service Boeing Company. *To enter your Soldier’s Story in the Museum’s veterans and because it is the right thing to do.” Registry of the American Soldier, visit www.armyhistory.org. SAN DIEGO DEFENSE COMPANY SPONSORS MUSEUM Cubic Corporation of San Diego recently reaffirmed their support of the Capital Campaign for the National Museum of the United States Army when presenting a check toward their $200,000 commitment to the construction of the Museum. “Cubic Corporation has been a staunch supporter of this long-overdue national tribute to our Soldiers and commemoration of the Army’s storied history and traditions,” noted Campaign Executive Director, MG John P. Herrling (USA- Ret.). “We are grateful, and we recognize that with its generous contribution, Cubic is not only advancing the Foundation’s efforts to build the Museum; it’s also honoring the Cubic employees who have selflessly MG John P. Herrling (USA-Ret.) and Keith Kellogg, Senior Vice President for Ground Combat Programs. served our nation during peace and war.” “Cubic has been doing business with the U.S. Army for more than 50 years,” noted Keith Kellogg, Senior Vice President for Ground Combat Programs. “It is a privilege to also be a part of the Army’s future by honoring a rich history and the over 30 million Soldiers who have worn the Army uniform.” Early in its history, Cubic developed missile tracking systems and distance measuring devices for the Army. Today, Cubic supplies MILES Individual Weapons System and Tactical Vehicle System training equipment and systems that track the location of Army vehicles and process geospatial intelligence.