The LOG

Vol 23 Issue 1 **** The University of Southern California NROTC Alumni League **** Spring/Summer 2016 Drill Team takes 1st Place at Calendar of Events

CU Boulder Drill Meet 11 AUG 2016 By: MIDN 2/C Huisinga Executive Committee Meeting USC Orange County Center

19 AUG 2016 Class of 2020 Swearing In USC Campus 8 SEP 2016 Board of Directors Meeting USC Campus

5 NOV 2016 Battalion Commander, MIDN Homecoming - Football Tailgater 1/C Redland (left) and Drill PE Building Lawn, USC Campus Team Commander, MIDN 2/C NOV 2016 Huisinga with the plaques and Navy & Marine Corps Ball the 1st Place Overall Buffalo (Contact NROTC Unit for Trophy The platoon prepares to execute “Pass in Review” more information)

March 5th, 2016 marked a very special day for the USC NROTC unit – our drill team traveled to Colorado to compete in the annual University of Colorado Boulder Drill Meet. Unlike the Tulane Drill Meet, which is strictly a drill com- In This Issue. . . petition, the Colorado meet has a team shooting competition, as well as a team endurance run competition. This was our third year at Boulder and we partici- From the Bridge page 2 pated in all of the events. Learning from past experiences, our preparations were CO’s Update page 3 tailored towards patching up last year’s holes in performance and taking home a Bulletin Board page 4 win. Starting the week after classes commenced in the fall, the Drill Team spent Class of 2016 page 7 every Tuesday morning learning and perfecting their drill form. Fall semester was focused on learning every movement necessary from the drill manual, and Spring Awards page 8 spring semester was focused on cleaning up form with the competition card from Scholarships page 10 Colorado. The Endurance Team (E-Team) and Shooting Team were conducting MBV page 11 independent practices, run under the guidance of team captains, the Drill Team Decades Doings page 12 Commander, and the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor, GySgt Ordaz. With a Ship’s Store page 14 month left before the competition, February saw an increase to twice-a-week practices. As the competition drew nearer, the team locked on and put their best Back at the Battalion page 15 foot (left foot, kill foot!) forward. Admiral of the League page 16 At the same time, our team was fund raising for the trip; all members of the team Taps page 16 were required to complete maximum hours through battalion events. The original Photo Gallery page 17 estimate was around $13,000 – this included flights, hotels, transportation, and Member Registration page 18 Continued on page 6 Page 2 Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016

Fr o m t h e Br i d g e

Paul R. Alwine (Class of 1962) CAPT, SC, USN (Ret) President – USC NROTC Alumni League

On Friday, 1 April, I was privileged to attend the 2016 NROTC Spring Ball that was held by the Trojan battal- ion at the Galen Center. The First Class Midshipmen were honored as they would soon be graduating and heading to the Fleet. It brought back a lot of memories of my own Spring Ball in my senior year at USC in May 1962. We then called it the “Ring Dance” as we had a large replica one of the very best in the U.S.! Hites has done a fantastic of a class ring into which each midshipman and their date job as CO, helping prepare new leaders during his three would step and be announced. It was held each year at years here. (And he spent some time at that other place “Allen Center”- the Officer’s Club at Naval Station Long across town, but of course USC was “the best!”) The new Beach. I could never imagine that 54 years later I’d be CO, Col Chris Michelsen, will be arriving at USC from attending another Spring Ball at USC! I mentioned to the duty in Japan. More about Chris in the next issue of The graduating seniors that if they come back to the Spring LOG this fall. Ball in 54 years, it will be the year 2070! Yikes… The USC NROTC Alumni League is always seeking The NROTC Class of 2016 has graduated, and the new better ways to connect with our members. We are con- Ensigns and 2ndLts are heading to their first duty stations sidering the establishment of a “class representative” – some to Flight School in Pensacola, some to The Basic concept. This volunteer position would be tasked to find School in Quantico, some to east and west coast ships, and keep electronically connected by email or other so- some to Nuclear Power School, and other assignments. cial media with members of his or her NROTC graduat- They will begin leading our sailors and Marines and con- ing class. This would provide an easier way to “get out tributing to the mission of our Navy and Marine Corps all the word” to our alumni members, besides The LOG, and over the world. We wish them well, with “fair winds and for easier member feedback to the Alumni League leader- following seas!” ship. More on this to come… This summer will see a Change of Command for the This fall there will be something new in town – “Los NROTC Los Angeles Consortium on 17 June, with our Angeles Fleet Week,” which will be held in September current Commanding Officer – Col Jonathan Hitesman around the Labor Day weekend. The Port of Los Angeles – departing Trojan Town and heading back east for his will play host to the week long event, with visits by Navy next assignment. Hites, along with wife Charley and kids, ships and various activities being planned. LA joins other will head to Washington, DC, where he will become the cities around the country such as San Francisco, San Di- Chief Defense Counsel for the Marine Corps! He joins ego, Seattle, New York City and others in this proud tra- the long line of former Professors of Naval Science over dition that showcases our Navy, Marine Corps and Coast the past 76 years that have made the USC NROTC unit Guard.

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Co m m a n d i n g Off i c e r ’s Up d a t e

Col Jonathan Hitesman USMC Commanding Officer & Professor of Naval Science University of Southern California

petition is comprised of drill, academics, physical fitness, Alumni and friends of the USC NROTC and head-to-head athletics. UCLA produced decisive Trojan Battalion: wins during the Blood Bowl (football) game in the fall as

This academic year has come to an end and I continue well as during the spring Blood Ball (basketball) game. to be more and more impressed by our midshipmen, USC was dominant in drill while the two schools were the staff, the university and the support of the Alumni competitive in grades and physical fitness. The teams League. Your support has a direct effect on the midship- were neck and neck going into the final competition – vol- men and resulted in a great achievement this past spring at leyball. In this winner take all event, the teams traded the Colorado Drill Meet. The Trojan Battalion Drill Team wins in the first two games but UCLA went on to win the won the competition placing first overall. You can read third game and the trophy. The battalion will be looking about the details in MIDN 2/C Huisinga’s accompanying for alumni support as they win the trophy back next year article in this edition of The LOG. This incredible experi- on Bruin soil. ence could not have been possible without your generous On 13 May 2016, we commissioned nine new second financial partnership. lieutenants and ensigns. We previously commissioned

Highlights from this semester include a very exciting and one ensign back in December, one will commission later busy third week of March. Gen Petraeus and Gen Mat- in the summer, and three seniors will be taking an addi- tis were on campus for the Veterans’ Dinner. We were tional semester to finish their degrees. Congratulations fortunate enough to hijack an hour and a half of Gen Mat- to all of the seniors led by MIDN 1/C Jaclyn Hennegan, tis’ schedule which allowed the Midshipmen some very MIDN Battalion Commander for the first command term, enlightening time with the General. The most popular and MIDN 1/C Jeff Redland, MIDN Battalion Command- question was whether Gen Mattis was going to run for er for the second command term. I had charged the 1/C President! In case you are still hoping for it, he clearly MIDN with taking ownership of their battalion and they answered that with a “no.” Both Gen Petraeus and Gen have done an outstanding job improving the legacy of the Trojan Battalion. Mattis led discussions during the week to include a joint discussion of the Iraq war. We topped off that week with Please join me in congratulating MIDN Tyler Borch as the Spring Ball where Brigadier General Uribe, Inspector he takes command of the Midshipman Battalion. He is General of the Marine Corps (and father of MIDN Uribe), charged with, among many other things, the training of was our guest of honor. BGen Uribe was very impressed the freshman class and ensuring that they are prepared to with our midshipmen and specifically noted the great co- be active members of the Trojan Battalion. He is obvi- hesion within the First Class. ously well respected by his classmates and thought very Unfortunately the Benner Trophy was surrendered to highly of by the Officer Instructors. We expect MIDN UCLA at the annual Awards Day on 23 Apr 16. The com- Borch to carry out his duties in the same outstanding man- Continued on page 5 Page 4 Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 * * * Bulletin Board ** Bu l l e t i n Bo a r d ** Bulletin Board * * *

How to Contact Us:

USC Na v a l ROTC Al u m n i Le a g u e Department of Naval Science University of Southern California 3560 Watt Way, PED Room 101 Los Angeles, CA 90089-0654 NROTC Office Phone Number:(213) 740-2663

Our NROTC Alumni League members are scattered all over the world and it is always fun trying to keep up with all your moves and changes. One way that we can keep up, is for you to complete the “Update My Information” section of the Return Slip of The LOG when you send in your tax-deductible dues and contributions. Another way is to ac- cess the USC Alumni Association website http://alumni.usc.edu/benefits/online.html to update your profile, e-mail or mailing address. Whenever you move, get promoted, change your email address, go online to the USC Alumni site and pop in the current info. We don’t want you to become LOST…

Don’t FORGET!! 2016 Membership Dues are due NOW! Please complete the form on the back page, write your tax-deductible check and send it to the Treasurer, Ed Tannenbaum, using the self-addressed envelope or to the NROTC Unit - Attention: Alumni League, at the address listed under “How to Contact Us”

Board of Director’s Meetings All NROTC Alumni League Members are invited to attend the Spring and Fall Board Meetings as non-vot- ing attendees. Reservations can be made with Paul Alwine: Home (949) 559-8659 or cell (949) 636-0603. The next board meeting will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 10:00 on the USC Campus

 NROTC Al u m n i Sc h o l a r s h i p En d o w m e n t  Our NROTC Alumni League Scholarship Endowment at USC is over $242,000 as of 1 February 2016. The 2015 payout from our endowment that we use to provide scholarships to the Midshipmen was $12,360.50. The Midshipmen appreciate your support with their school expenses. Any questions regarding the Scholar- ship Endowment and our scholarship program, call Dave Dawes ‘63 (714-374-1230).

From the Ship’s Store USC NROTC Polo Shirts -$40 each (including shipping), contact the NROTC Office for details. USC NROTC Challenge Coins - $10 each To Order: Visit the “Ship’s Store” button on our website (www.uscnrotc.org) or send check (payable to “USC NROTC”) to the address listed under “How to Contact Us” Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 Page 5 Continued from page 3 2016 NROTC Al u m n i Le a g u e Commanding Officer’s Update Of f i c e r s ner demonstrated by the most recent MIDN Battalion Com- PRESIDENT manders.

CAPT Paul Alwine, SC, USN (Ret), ’62 We are looking forward to August when we will receive at SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT least 15 scholarship midshipmen, several college program CAPT Bob Brockmeier, USN (Ret), ’63 midshipmen, and some additional MECEP students. Plan- SECRETARY ning has already begun for the New Student Orientation and CDR Maureen “Alex” Alexander, USN (Ret) ’81 we will see many of you at the swearing in ceremony. Alum- INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT ni are always welcome to join us for events such as this so CAPT Rich Suttie, USN (Ret), ’79 please let us know if you can make it. FINANCE Col Jim Hull, USMC (Ret) ‘82 We said “goodbye” to two of our valued staff members – LT THE LOG EDITOR Alvarez and LT Hill. Fortunately, the Navy has replaced LtCol Frances Shannon Annarella, USMC (Ret), ’81 these outstanding officers with two additional outstanding SCHOLARSHIP & ENDOWMENTS officers! LT Grant Entsminger has taken the reigns as the Dave Dawes ’63 Surface Warfare Advisor and LT Matt Cox has taken over as TREASURER the Aviation Officer Advisor. Of note, LT Cox’s wife, Katie Ed Tannenbaum ’62 just gave birth to their son, Taylor. Congratulations to the SPECIAL EVENTS Cox family as the newest member of the Trojan family! CAPT Bob Brockmeier, USN (Ret), ’63 Lastly, I will hand over command of the NROTC Los An- MEMBERSHIP geles Consortium to Col Chris Michelsen on 17 June 2016. Jim Eddy ’52 I will then move the family to Washington, D.C. where I INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY will assume my duties as the Chief Defense Counsel of the Open Marine Corps and the Director of the Defense Services Or- ganization. Words cannot express how impressed I am by all of you and your love for this battalion. Thank you for welcoming me and my family and making us a part of this great Trojan family. I know you will do the same for Chris, The LOG his wife Kelly, and their sons. Thank you! Semper Fi, Th e Lo g is a semi-annual publication of the USC NROTC Alumni League. The Alumni League is a “Hites” non-profit service organization committed to pro- Jonathan Hitesman moting, supporting, and strengthening ongoing ties Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps among NROTC alumni, the Midshipmen of the Tro- Professor of Naval Science jan Battalion, U.S. Naval Forces, and the University of Southern California. All Navy and Marine Corps USC Price School of Public Policy support alumni of the USC NROTC program (currently over Veterans through Scholarships 2,000 officers) are automatically members of the Alumni League upon commissioning. Each year, USC Price veteran students come to the school with advanced technical skills and leadership training that Send comments to: makes them uniquely qualified for careers in government administration, non-profit work, public policy and private Frances Annarella ’81 industry. For this upcoming academic year 2016-17, we are e-mail: [email protected] delighted that we have a significant uptake in applications mail: See address under Bulletin Board from veterans, all of whom are entitled to the best educa- “How to Contact Us” tion and opportunities to achieve their dreams after serving

Continued on page 9 Page 6 Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 Continued from page 1 Drill Team one team meal for 26 midshipmen. With the help of critical eyes, the team was able to bring the actual cost down to a little under nine thousand dollars. On competition day, the team rallied to bring home a victory in not one, not two, but three events. The team won 1st place in squad drill, followed by a 1st place in platoon drill, and sealed the deal with a 2nd place in the E-team Race (bested only by the home team, at high elevation). Also of note is that this year was the first year that the team competed in every event, which then enabled us to take home an overall 1st place for the Trojan Family. We truly appreciate the financial support provided by the Alumni League. The team plans to return next year to defend our title as champions and make you proud. Fight on, and Semper Fi!

MIDN 2/C Jamison shoots a .22 pistol for the shooting competi- tion

The team celebrates a victory around the CU Boulder Mascot with all 4 trophies Colorguard is marched on the parade deck by Continued from page 2 MIDN 3/C Osterman From the Bridge I am pleased to welcome two new members to the Alum- ni League Board of Directors - Jerry Vieau and Dave Kramer. Jerry was USC Class of 1968 and lives in New- port Beach. Dave, from Irvine, was in the USC NROTC Class of 1981 for two years, and then departed to gradu- ate from Cal State Fullerton. Dave is our first Associate Member on the board. Welcome aboard! And as always, thank you for all your continuing sup- port of the USC NROTC midshipmen through your very generous contributions! You do make a difference and the midshipmen really appreciate what our loyal NROTC MIDN 2/C Chen com- mands squad drill alumni do for them. Keep those checks coming!

Fight On!

Paul Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 Page 7

Ready for the Fleet!

On 13 May the members of the USC NROTC Class of 2016 graduated and were commis- sioned as new Ensigns and 2nd Lieutenants, ready to begin their service in the fleet! We welcome these new officers as the newest members of the NROTC Alumni League. Several class members will be commissioned in December. May 2016 ENS Taylor Carley, USN – USS PORTER (DDG-78), Rota, Spain ENS Andrew Couillard, USN – Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, Panama City Beach, Florida 2Lt Park Eddy, USMC – The Basic School, Quantico, Virginia ENS Anthony Edry, USN – TBD 2Lt Aaron Getter, USMC – The Basic School, Quantico, Virginia ENS Michael Kropp, USN – Navy Flight School, Pensacola, Florida ENS Jeffrey Redland, USN – USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52), San Diego, California 2Lt William Robinson, USMC – The Basic School, Quantico, Virginia ENS Chase Totoris, USN – USS PREBLE (DDG-88), Pearl Harbor, Hawaii ENS Lillian Wardall, USN – Navy Flight School, Pensacola, Florida December 2016 ENS Jaclyn Hennegan, USN – TBD ENS Monica LaPorte, USN – TBD 2Lt Matthew Martin, USMC – The Basic School, Quantico, Virginia

Congratulations, NROTC Class of 2016! We welcome new members to our ranks and wish them well as they begin their service to our country! Page 8 Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 Alumni League presents at the NROTC Awards Ceremony by CAPT Richard Suttie ’79 On a beautiful Saturday morning on the USC campus in Trophy. This award was endowed by Mr. Robert Benner, April, I was privileged to represent our Alumni League USC NROTC Class of 1945. The purpose for the Benner and present several awards, including the Captain Wil- Memorial Trophy is to encourage a sense of cooperation liam McGonagle Award to MIDN2/C Barry Cruvant. and competition between the NROTC units at USC and The Captain McGonagle Award is a scholarship of $600 UCLA. The award is for the annual ‘bragging rights as presented to one midshipman each year who demonstrat- to which unit is best, and is based on criteria that includes ed outstanding honor, courage and commitment. (See re- the overall battalion GPAs’, physical fitness, a drill com- lated article on CAPT McGonagle on page 9). petition and uniform inspection, and athletic competition This year’s USC NROTC Awards Ceremony included in basketball and volleyball. USC NROTC has won the the Captain Brendan Hearney USMC Memorial Schol- award for several years in a row and led the annual com- arship. Captain Hearney, a 1986, USC NROTC gradu- petition right up to the final volleyball game. Sadly, we ate, was killed in the line of duty while flying a British won’t tell you who ultimately won, but let’s just say it was Harrier while on an exchange program with the RAF in not as fun as the USC victory over UCLA in football this England. The award is sponsored by Captain Hearney’s year 40-21, or as satisfying as sweeping UCLA twice this father and former Assistant Commandant of the Marine year in basketball. Corps, General Richard D. Hearney, USMC (ret), and Zachary Fisher of the Armed Services Foundation. The award was presented by Associate Dean Regina Nordahl to MIDN 2/C Roland Chen. Other awards were presented and sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution San Marino Chapter, the Harris Corporation, the Pacific Palisades Post 283 American Legion, the Navy League, the 1st Marine Division Association, the National Sojourners of the Scottish Rite Masonic Order, the National Society of Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, USAA, AMVETS, AT&T, the 100th Battalion 442nd Regimen- tal Combat Team Veteran’s Association, MOAA, the Military Order of World Wars Omar Bradley Chapter, the Reserve Officers’ Association, the Marine Corps As- sociation, and the Marine Memorial (Club) Association. The CNO Distinguished Midshipman Award honoring the midshipman who epitomizes the goals and objectives of the NROTC program was presented to MIDN 1/C An- drew Couillard. And finally, the Major Jack Bacheller Award was presented to MIDN 1/C Park Eddy, the midshipman who has completed OCS and best exempli- fies the outstanding example of integrity, devotion, and fidelity that Major Jack Bacheller set while a member of the USC NROTC Class of 1982 and during his ca- reer. Major Bacheller gave his life in the performance of his duties while flying an EA-6B Prowler on a low level training mission near Yuma, Arizona. The end of the official Awards Ceremony concluded CAPT Suttie with some of the awards recipients, with the award of the Bob and Carol Benner Memorial including MIDN Couillard (center) Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 Page 9 Continued from page 5 Recipient USC Price Veterans CAPT William McGonagle Scholarships by CAPT Richard Suttie ’79 the nation and working tirelessly to keep us all safe from harm. The gift of a USC education provides veterans with the skills and knowledge to live a purposeful and reward- Captain McGonagle is the USC NROTC Unit’s only ing civilian life, and achieve their economic, professional, Medal of Honor recipient for his “conspicuous gal- and personal goals. lantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as Commanding Officer, USS The only way some of the veterans can afford to attend Liberty (AGTR-5) in the Eastern Mediterranean on a world-class institution such as USC is with the Yellow 8–9 June 1967. Captain McGonagle remained at his Ribbon Program. Every vet who applies to the USC battle station and continued to command his ship Price School of Public Policy is qualified for the Yellow for more than seventeen hours. It was only after ren- Ribbon Program, which covers approximately 50 percent dezvous with a United States destroyer that he relin- of the cost of tuition and fees at USC. While the U.S. quished personal control of the Liberty and permit- Department of Veterans Affairs provides veterans with tu- ition benefits, these federal programs typically cover less ted himself to be removed from the bridge. Even then, than half the cost of a private university education. Based he refused much needed medical attention until con- on the number of anticipated applications, the USC Price vinced that the seriously wounded among his crew School allocated funding, raised through scholarship sup- had been treated. Captain McGonagle's superb pro- port from some of our loyal donors, to make up the dif- fessionalism, courageous fighting spirit, and valiant ference in tuition and living expenses, and also engaged leadership saved his ship and many lives.” in a major fund-raising campaign at the end of 2015 to provide extra funds. Generous support by our alumni help For those who don’t know, Captain McGonagle is bridge this gap by providing scholarship funds that match a Class of 1947 USC NROTC graduate who was federal tuition benefits, ensuring that cost does not pro- the relatively new commanding officer of the - Lib hibit veterans from pursuing an education at USC. We be- erty when it was attacked by two Israeli Mirage III lieve that every veteran enrolled at the USC Price School of Public Policy deserves a scholarship, and every gift to , two Dassault Mysteres bombers, and the USC Price Veterans Scholarship Fund will bring us Israeli Torpedo Boats during the 1967 Arab-Israeli one step closer to that goal. War. The combined air and sea attack killed 34 crew members (naval officers, seamen, two marines, and More so than ever before, it is crucial that we carry on one civilian), wounded 171 crew members, and se- the momentum we have already built in our support for verely damaged the ship. The entire incident is an veterans, particularly those who are students at USC, and amazing case-study for those who want to under- strengthen our dedication to helping this group of men stand the complexities of civil-military affairs and and women whose heroism and bravery remind us of the international politics. So profound were the cir- service and the sacrifice that lie at the very heart of our cumstances to the USS Liberty incident that Captain democracy. McGonagle was given the Medal of Honor in secret For further information on supporting veterans’ enrolled in the . It is believed he is at USC please contact: the only living awardee in our nation’s history to not have received the Medal of Honor by the President Caroline Bhalla of the United States at the White House. I commend Senior Director of Development and to every reader the account of Captain McGonagle’s Constituent Relations leadership and courage from multiple internet and li- USC Sol Price School of Public Policy brary resources. 213-740-5134 [email protected] Page 10 Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 USC NROTC Alumni League Scholarships for the

2015-2016 Academic Year by Dave Dawes ’63 The USC NROTC Alumni League is pleased to have awarded ten $1000 scholarships, which are provided through the contributions of the members of the Alumni League to the Scholarship Fund, for the Fall and Spring Semesters of the 2015-2016 academic year to the midshipmen listed below. This scholarship rec- ognizes their scholastic and leadership achievements in the Battalion, at USC and in their community. The funds are credited to their university account to assist with their expenses. The recipients are also invited to join the Alumni League for lunch at the Spring Board of Directors meeting. Fall 2015

Midshipman 1st Class Alexandra Axtell - International Relations - Fund-raising Officer -Activities : Armed Forces Voices a Cappella group, Plans Committee, Battalion Bible Study Leader, Navigators Christian Orga- nization, Taking the Reins Horse Stable for Underprivileged Girls Midshipman 2nd Class Kevin Cuellar - Business Administration - Platoon Squad Leader - Dean's List - Activities: USC Men's Lacrosse Team, Alpha Upsilon Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity Midshipman 2nd Class Sarah English - Policy, Planning and Development - Command Mustering Officer - Activities: USC Helenes, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Campus Crusades, Bible Study Leader, Congressional Internship Midshipman 3rd Class Eric Matheny - Industrial Systems Engineering - Battalion Bugler - Activities: Drill Team, Color Guard, USC Trojan Marching Band, Volunteers in Action (City of La Marada) Midshipman 4th Class Matthew Merz - Astronautical Engineering - Squad Leader - Activities: Orientation Week Staff, Athletics Officer's staff, Blood Bowl Team, Endurance Course Team, USC Running Club, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Spring 2016

Midshipman 2nd Class Roland Chen - Philosophy, Politics and Law - Battalion Sergeant Major - Dean's List - Activities: Drill Team, Plans Committee, Orientation Week, USNA Leadership Conference, Russian, Korean, and German Clubs Midshipman 2nd Class Barry Crurant - Biomedical Engineering - Fiscal Officer - Activities: 4/C Train- ing Officer, Academy for Polymathic Study, Principles and Practices of Global Innovation, Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity Midshipman 2nd Class Evan Swartz - Environmental Studies - Community Service Officer - Activities: Plans and Athletic Committees, Orientation Week, Notre Dame Leadership Conference, Sailing Teaching Assistant, New York Marathon Midshipman 3rd Class Austin Carter - Aerospace Engineering - Marching Member - Activities: Drill Team, Color Guard, Yearbook, Shooting Team, Archery, Ad Astra, Trojan Knights, Liquid Propulsion Re- search Laboratory, Devil Pups, Animal Shelter Volunteer Midshipman 4th Class Isaac Hoyohoy - Computer Science Engineering - Marching Member - Activities: Drill Team, Color Guard, Yearbook, Plans Committee, Hawaiian Club, USC Dragon Boat, Habitat for Humanity Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 Page 11

The MBV placed me in the middle of an intense, interac- USC Master of Business for tive yet encouraging academic environment, along with 49 classmates who share many of my own experiences, Veterans (MBV) including, perhaps most importantly, our military culture by Destiny Savage ‘ 03 and leadership experiences. MBV is designed to take into account our existing leadership abilities and leverage Bottom Line Up Front: You deployed and you served our discipline and team-centered mindset into relatable your country. Now you’re out. Done with mid-watches corporate skill sets. With four class days a month, the and being at sea for months on end. You are highly capa- curriculum includes business foundations such as busi- ble and need a job. The following questions continually ness strategy, accounting, financial modeling and entre- echo through your mind: What now? How do I figure preneurship, all taught by a world-class faculty. It is an out what profession interests me? How do I get there? intense experience, but one well worth the commitment Going back to school is not such a bad idea, but don’t in time devoted to business lessons, practical case studies, settle for just any program. There are many to choose team projects, and networking opportunities. from today, but only a few rise to the level worthy of your time and investment. MBV students have access to a “Board of Counselors,” a group of corporate leaders who understand the skills vet- My Story erans bring to the corporate table, and volunteer their time to mentor and share their experiences and networks with I earned my Commission through USC’s NROTC Pro- us. Their selfless time and effort exposed me to different gram (Class of 2003). I proudly served in the Navy for industries and careers I never knew existed – and helped over 11 years as a Surface Warfare Officer. However, af- guide me to choose the best options for my next profes- ter multiple deployments, the lifestyle took a toll on me sion. It was through the Board of Counselors that I was and my family, so I decided I needed to make a change. I able to start the next journey of my life with a consulting settled in Southern California, where I transitioned out of career at KPMG, focusing on advisory services in People the military in July of 2015. I wanted to find a profession and Change. that brought me the same pride and sense of accomplish- ment I found in the military. I immediately recognized Mission First, People Always the chasm between transitioning from military life and corporate America. For some, it’s the proverbial valley The military is an organization that takes pride in its abil- of death. I realized early that if I was going to set my- ity to transform an extremely diverse group of people self apart from other transitioning officers that I needed from different backgrounds and cultures, into functional, to have the experience and knowledge that would make cohesive, dynamic, and highly effective teams, whose me an asset in the private sector. I needed some advanced common foundation is discipline, respect, and mutual ac- business education, preferably one that would take only countability. A group of ordinary people, when nurtured one year, while exposing me to the knowledge and skills with the proper leadership, challenges, and network is ca- not normally acquired during military service. More im- pable of accomplishing extraordinary things. The USC portantly, I needed to meet and hear from today’s sales, MBV program reflects this foundation for success and marketing, investment banking, business law, accounting, supports it many ways. finance, and start-up professionals. As I transition to a civilian career, it’s apparent that USC’s Knowing what the University of Southern California academic rigor and the MBV Program’s comprehensive could offer me in the realm of networking, I started look- curriculum have set me up for success. In the years to ing at what accelerated masters programs would help come, I will be giving back to USC in the same way the launch me into the private sector in the shortest amount of faculty, administration, and alumni supported my cohort. time. I discovered the perfect fit: The Masters of Business They gave us a hand-up so I’ll be giving a hand back. for Veterans (MBV) program at USC’s Marshall School of Business. Fight on!! Page 12 Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 DECADES D o i n g s

This section of Th e Lo g is to share brief “happenings” or news items with our NROTC Alumni League members.

cruise - Randy “RC” Allen ’68 and Jerry Vieau ’68, 1940’s along with their wives. We sailed from Amsterdam Anthony Nizetich ’44: Retired from Starkist Foods through Germany, to Basel, Switzerland. En route we (Dir. of Gov’t Relations), started family owned restau- tried to help the wine industry by consuming all that rant and now retired also after a great run. Still hold we could! my bar membership and active in consulting. Celebrat- Malcolm “Buck” Massie ’64: Live in Pace, FL. Re- ed 93rd birthday on Feb 1st. tired from USMC in 1984, flew with Petroleum Heli- Bob Benner ’45: Still going! Rome in the spring, copters until 2004. Fully retired now, work as a volun- July, drove over 4,000 miles to Canada and their west- teer docent at National Museum of Naval Aviation. ern Mountain Range. Sept, a short trip to the San Juan Steve Tanner ’68: Bearing in mind that “the older I Islands in Washington State to see the wildlife. For get, the better I was” I remember guarding Mike War- Christmas, we went to Vietnam and Cambodia. Had ren as the USC Frosh Basketball team of 1964-65 beat a great 75th NROTC Anniversary visit with Dick Viv- the Bruins twice. I also remember being a member of ian, also 2-45’s Comm. Where are my remaining class- the 1968 USC Baseball NCAA Champs. Now in my mates? I’m asking all members of the Feb 1945 class 40th year of practice as a member of the CA Bar, as VP, to send a short note to Decades Doings. We have lost a General Counsel, Global Services of Realogy Holdings lot we do not know about. Do check in!! Corps in New Jersey. Fight On! 1950’s Dyrck Van Dusen ’68: Retired from Survice Engi- neering Co. in 2013 after 25 years. Retired from the Ray Williams ’55: Still collecting model ships. Donna Marine Corps in 1988 after 20 years as an Armor Of- and myself married 15 years. Traveled to 21 countries. ficer. Vietnam veteran - one tour 1969-70. Married to I owe USC NROTC a lot. Thanks to Anna Hawley Gina Moore for last 44 years. Two children, Micah Searles - she was one of the great ones. Just had my and Katrina, 5 grandchildren, Jadon, Kyler, Rayann, 83rd birthday. Cheyenne, and Samantha. Still a strong Trojan fan, George McMichael ’57: We have relocated to Te- Go Troy!! hachapi, CA. This is our 27th address in 51 years of Jerry Vieau ’68: Two USC fraternity brothers and my- marriage. Hopefully, we are finally settling down. Our self completed a “north to south” road bike trip from daughter, mother of our four grandchildren, joined the the Canadian border to the Mexican border Sept 11 - Trojan family last June, receiving her Master’s Degree Oct 6, 2015. We traveled the coast route around the in Teaching. We visited campus for her graduation, Olympic Peninsula and Highways 101 and 1, which our first visit in 25 years. Didn’t hardly recognize the was about 1800 miles. Spectacular countryside and place. riding - a great adventure! Edward C. Plutte ’59: U.S. Marine Corps retired 1st Val J. Daigle ’69: The Fall/Winter 2015 “Decades Lt. Moved to Venice, CA 2012 to present. Painting Doing” incorrectly listed my grad/commission year as water color, gardening, previously worked at BevMo; 1947 - it should have been 1969. Sorry, Val! Wine & Beverage presentation and Gardening Nursery sales and consulting. 1970’s

1960’s Don Davis ’71: Retired from San Francisco Unified Paul Alwine ’62: My wife and I had a great Rhine School District in June 2015. Enjoying being home River cruise on a ship chartered by the Navy Supply 24/7 with my family. Staying busy doing volunteer Corps Foundation. Two other Trojans were on this fun Continued on page 15 Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 Page 13 Continued from page 14 DECADES D o i n g s work with education non-profits and veterans support Radio Station in Telluride (and 28 years as a DJ). If organizations. Wife, Julie, was promoted to full pro- your plans take you to Southwest Colorado, please fessor at Rossier School of Education on July 1st. Twin contact us at [email protected]. We’d love to daughters are off to college in the fall. Semper fi! see you. Stephan Troutman ’71: 2015 was a busy year for us Alan Sargeant ’77: I retired from Cubic and moved - our granddaughter, Zia was born in January to our to Prescott, AZ. We are enjoying the Northern Ari- daughter Lisa and husband Jason. Our son, Christo- zona mountains - pine trees, Alpine lakes, and miles pher married Molly in May. I finished my duties as of hiking trails through the forest to explore. President of the Board of the Rochester Art Center but remain engaged as a score mentor, counseling entre- 1980’s preneurs and small businesses. I also delivered several Patrick Kershaw ’84: Hello, Trojan shipmates! presentations on Driverless Vehicles, 3D Printing and Served in USS TUNNY (SSN 682), left active duty Chance Management. when the Soviet Union quit playing in ’91. Part of Naval Coastal Warfare as a reservist including com- Stan Westfall ’71: Worked at USC since 1969. manding MIUWU102 and recalled as Ops Officer Gordon Hill ’72: Retired from civilian career with in NCWRON20 to Kuwait in 2003. Retired from Northrop Grumman in September. Completed 30 years Reserves in 2014. Working in midwest as a Project of service in the Navy Supply Corps, 5 of active duty Manager in Construction. My Navy wife, Tina, and and 25 in the USNR. Now living in Oceanside, CA I have been married 28 years, two daughters are just with wife, Cindy. starting high school in Overland Park, KS. Doug Keith ’72: Continue working in support of Navy Steve “Randy” Hales ’85: Hello, USC Shipmates! I ship building in the Washington Navy Yard. Working retired after 30 years of active and reserve Naval ser- as Chief of Staff with Strategic & Theater Sealift Pro- vice in May 2015 at a ceremony sponsored by SEAL gram Office building the Expeditionary Fast Trans- Team 17 on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Dur- port (EDF) and the Expeditionary Mobile Base (ESB). ing those 30 years, I served on 3 ships, had a few Bringing rapid sealift in support of forward deployed CO tours, spent some time in the Pentagon, and for forces. Fight on and Semper fi! most of the past 10 years was assigned to Naval Spe- cial Warfare. It was an incredible ride that started Timothy Norrbom ’72: I had a wonderful 21 year with you guys/gals at USC NROTC! Thank you for career, with the East and West coast flying tours in the being part of the beginning. Semi-retired from my H-46. Cruises took me to 21 countries in the West Pac, Real estate business, I am now an aspiring rancher the Med and Indian Ocean. Shore duties included re- and wood worker on 23 acres in Alpine, CA in east cruiting in Los Angles, NROTC Instructor at Notre San Diego county. Several years ago I gave up my Dame, CINCPACFLT staff in Hawaii and NAS Whit- running shoes for cycling gear and am active pedal- ing Field. I married my flight school sweetheart, have ing around rural roads in San Diego. I would love two children and a grandchild, and am now retired in to hear from old friends at [email protected] or Pensacola. I visited USC this past Nov and was amazed (619) 922-1123. Give me call or email and say hello at how the school has grown, but when I visited the anytime! NROTC unit and the School of Engineering, it was just like I remembered it. Todd A. Porter ’87: Working at NAS Patuxent Riv- er, MD NAVAIR in an Anti-submarine Warfare Sci- Steve Kennedy ’73: After 30 years in Telluride, CO, ence and Technology program. Retired from the U.S. Ann (sister of Eric “Rory” Schuester USC NROTC Navy in 2009 after 23 years of service. Fight On! 1971) and I moved to Mancos, CO in 2014. I’m re- tired after 10 years as manager of KOTO Community Continued on page 16 Page 14 Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 More items in our Alumni “Store”

We started with challenge coins and now we’ve added tote bags and bottle openers! Special thanks to Ann Mathews ’77 for using her sewing/embroidery skills and creating these light weight nylon tote bags. She has generously donated these bags to us, which means 100% of the profit will go toward Alumni League projects (scholarships, drill team, etc.). Dave Kramer coordinated with “Bottle Breacher” to have our own customized bottle openers made from 50 Caliber Bullets.

If you are interested in any of these items, please email [email protected] for more information.

Challenge Coins $12/each includes shipping and handling

Bottle Openers $42/each includes shipping and handling

Tote Bags $25/each includes shipping and handling

NOTE: We only carry the above THREE Alumni Items. If you are interested in purchasing NROTC Unit polo shirts, t-shirts, or unit challenge coins, please contact the NROTC Office (see page 4 for more information). Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 Page 15 Back at the Battalion 2015 – 2016 Battalion Commander Profiles

* Spring 2016 MIDN 1/C Jeff Redland, USNR

Jeff is from Ten Sleep, Wyoming, a long way from the sunny beaches of Southern California. He has family in San Diego and came to USC because of “ocean dreams!” In addition to various billets in the Trojan battalion, Jeff taught sailing for three years, and worked part time on campus in Information Technology at the Price School of Public Policy.

Jeff’s summer cruises included 3/C CORTRAMID, and 2/C on the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) in the Nuclear Electrical Division. For * Fall 2015 * his 1/C cruise he went to Japan, spent some time MIDN 1/C Jaclyn Hennegan, USNR at the Japanese Naval Academy, and onboard USS FITZGERALD (DDG-62) in Yokosuka. Jacky Hennegan was born in Charleston, SC where her Dad, a career submarine officer, was stationed. He is studying Computer Science and will graduate She grew up in Hawaii, Washington, DC, and gradu- and be commissioned in May 2016. His first duty ated from high school in Bremerton, WA in 2012. station as a Surface Warfare Officer will be on the Her older brother was a USC NROTC grad in 2014, USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52) in San Diego. and Jacky came to USC on an NROTC scholarship and to play lacrosse. She has played four years on the varsity lacrosse team, which made it to the NCAA final 16!

During her time at USC Jacky completed summer cruises at CORTRAMID, the USS RONALD REA- GAN (CVN-76) and HSC-3 “Merlins” helicopter squadron at NAS North Island. Besides NROTC, Jacky has been an active member in the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

She is studying Industrial and Systems Engineer- ing (ISE) and will graduate and be commissioned in December 2016. She hopes to either attend Flight School in Pensacola or be a Surface Warfare Offi- cer. Page 16 Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016

New Admiral of the League The NROTC Board of directors was pleased to “commission” a new Admiral of the League. This honor is conferred on mem- bers of the NROTC Alumni League who have made major contributions to the development and success of the League. Our new “commissionee” is: LtCol Frances Annarella, USMC (ret) ’81 At the spring 2016 Board meeting your Board of Directors announced the newest Admiral of the League – LtCol Frances Annarella, USMC (ret). Frances, Class of 1981, was “promoted to Admiral” in recognition of over 10 years of outstanding service as an officer and director of the USC NROTC Alumni League. She is the first Marine and woman commissioned by the board. Frances serves as the VP of Communications and editor of The Log, a position she took over in 2006. She has also been instrumental in assisting with special events, such as the annual luncheons and the 75th Anniversary Celebration. She has also done a great job of recruiting her friends to be active members of the League. She’s proud to have brought on board Maureen Alexander (Secretary), Jim Hull (Finance), Dave Kramer (Associate Member Liaison), and Bob Bennett (East Coast Chair). Frances was a member of the Trojan Battalion from 1977 to 1981 where she held various positions, but her favorite was Delta Two platoon commander during her senior year. She graduated in June 1981 with a degree (BA) in East Asian Languages and Cultures, and a minor in Linguistics. After completing the Basic School, she was assigned to Marine Air Control Group 38 at MCAS El Toro and served as the Admin Officer (S-1) for H&HS-38 and then MW- CS-38. Leaving active duty in 1985, Frances took a few years of “sabbatical” to work on career and furthering her education. She received an MBA from Pepperdine University in 1987. She joined the Marine Corps Reserve in 1990 and spent the majority of her reserve time with the 3rd Civil Affairs Group, including deployment to Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield/Desert Storm in 1991. She took another sabbatical after her twins were born in 1995 and as she says regarding her retirement “it took me 28 years to do what most people can do in 20.” Her twins are now 21 and will be starting their senior years in college; daughter, Shannon, is a screenwriting major at Chapman University, and son, Donald, is majoring in Public Policy, Planning, and Development (Real Estate track) at USC’s Price School. Frances has been married to her husband, Dan (a civilian, whom she met at USC) for over 30 years - they will be celebrating their 33rd anniversary in Dallas at the USC-Alabama game - hopefully with a victory!

Continued from page 13 DECADES D o i n g s TAPS Farewell and bon voyage to our 1990’s departed shipmates. Chris Cornelissen ’95: I am currently serving as Di- rector for Quality Management and as a staff Cardiac A donation has been made to the USC NROTC Alumni Anesthesiologist at Naval Medical Center San Diego. League Scholarship Endowment in the name of each of- It’s an honor to take care of and work alongside Trojan ficer listed below. alumni here at Balboa! Bill Schubert ’46 Dec 12, 2014 John Blayney ’49 July 24, 2013 2000’s Willard Harrison Gobbell ’55 May 21, 2016 Destiny Savage ’03: Married CAPT Greg Gombert, Leonard Sager ’60 March 19, 2016 USN, USC MBV class of 2016 on March 24, 2016. Note: All names are published and donations are made to the Looking forward to continue giving back to the Trojan Alumni League Scholarship Fund in their honor when their pass- Family. ing is brought to our attention. Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 Page 17 Photo Gallery

Change of Command: Col Hitesman relinquishes CAPT Paul Alwine presents Col Hitesman with a command to Col Michelsen farewell gift from the Alumni League

During a Rhine River cruise in April, sponsored by the Navy Supply Corps Foundation, Paul Alwine – ’62, meets with honored guest, former Speaker of the House The USC NROTC group aboard the April 2016 Rhine River Newt Gingrich. cruise, sponsored by the Navy Supply Corps Foundation. Left to right: Binnie Alwine; Paul Alwine – ’62; Randy “RC” Allen – ’68; Gail Allen; Gwen Vieau; and Jerry Vieau – ’68

Ann Mathews shows Paul Alwine presents us the prototype of the Frances Annarella tote bag at the Spring with the “Admiral of Board Meeting the League” Plaque at the Spring Board Meeting. Page 18 Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016

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Please return this page in the envelope provided. Make Checks Payable to: USC NROTC Alumni League Mail to: Edward Tannenbaum, 12812 Bristol Cir., Los Angeles, CA 90049 Page 20 Th e Lo g Sp r i n g /Su m m e r 2016 USC Naval ROTC Alumni League “Link to the Past, Bridge to the Future” Who We Are What We Do * Support the USC Midshipmen with monetary scholar- * A recognized USC Alumni group, under the sponsor- ship awards. ship and support of USC Price School of Public Policy * Fund the acquisition of computer equipment in the *Founded in 1982 as a social group for reunions of class- NROTC Alumni Computer Lab. mates of the 1940s, and to help the Midshipmen at USC. *Provide Navy & Marine Corps swords as annual awards * The mission of the league was expanded in the late to outstanding midshipmen. 1990s to include members of all decades and to provide * Provide supplemental funding for the Drill Team to at- support to the USC NROTC Battalion. tend annual competitions.

*Organization includes a Board of Directors and elected *Attend Battalion events such as Swearing In, Commis- officers, operating under approved by-laws. sioning Ceremonies and the Navy & Marine Corps Birth- day Ball. *All NROTC graduates are automatically members of the * Publish a semi-annual alumni newsletter, “The Log.” Alumni League, currently includes 2000+ NROTC grad- uates dating back to the 1940’s. * Provide informal assistance for officers returning to ci- vilian life. *Annual voluntary tax deductible dues are contributed * Organize/assist with field trips to military installations, through the University. alumni luncheons and class reunions. * Build Naval service and alumni traditions among all USC NROTC Midshipmen.

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