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Distinguished Alumni Gala set for October Inside this issue ... Foundation Board A gala evening to celebrate the Maxon (Ret.), the Foundation’s liaison hears report on fund drive...... 3 heritage and legacy of the Supply with the Midway for displays, noted Corps is being planned by the Navy that the first to be completed will be Supply Corps group Supply Corps Foundation for Satur- a pay line on the forward mess decks returns to Philippines...... 4 day, Oct. 25 in San Diego. The black followed by a unique display that uses Scholarship Profile: Sean Lee...... 5 tie dinner event, being held aboard video to picture an actual underway 2008-09 Scholarship the USS Midway Museum in San Diego replenishment. winners announced...... 6 harbor, is timed to mark the opening Midway will be the first of several Jacksonville SC Association of new Supply Corps displays aboard memorial ships where the Foundation active and enthusiastic...... 9 the Midway. intends to tell the Supply Corps story More than three dozen Distin- and perpetuate the values, traditions Online Supply Corps networking guished Alumni of the Supply Corps and history of our Corps. According to group up and running...... 10 School, including Roger Staubauch, Kizer, “We are excited about the whole NSCS Newport Bill Marriott, Melvin Laird, Regis effort and hope that these displays will floor plan unveiled...... 11 Philbin, VADM Ed Straw (Ret.), RADM Continued on page 3 .... and more Andy Giordano (Ret.), and other noted business and military leaders, will be honored that evening in a special Directors greet new members at recent meeting ceremony. “It’s a wonderful way to rec- ognize the many accomplishments of those who have worn the oakleaf,” said Foundation Board Chair RADM Don Hickman (Ret.). “And it all goes to sup- port the programs of the Foundation, including our scholarship program.” Among the invited guests are Navy Secretary the Honorable Donald C. Winter and Chief of Naval Operations ADM Gary Roughead, as well as all of the Distinguished Alumni. CAPT John Kizer (Ret.), Chair of the commit- tee overseeing the event, encourages anyone who has ever worn the Oakleaf insignia of the Supply Corps, whether active duty, retired, reserve or prior service, and their families and friends to attend. The Midway Museum represents Board members including, RDML Jack Prendergast, center, and CAPT John Kizer (Ret.), right, the era when the USS Midway was de- welcome new Board member, RADM Steven Maas (Ret.). See more on the meeting on page 3 commissioned in 1992. CAPT Bruce and additional photos on page 10. The Oakleaf July 2008/

TheThe Greetings from the Chairman OOAKLEAFAKLEAF Your Foundation is doing quite of the Foundation with special recogni- The Newsletter of the well thanks to all your support. Our tion of our Distinguished Alumni. The Foundation 2009 Scholarship Selection Committee CNO and Secretary of the Navy are be- 1425 Prince Avenue just finished and the results are avail- ing invited. Our first display of an old Athens, Georgia 30606-2205 (706) 354-4111 able in this issue and on our Web site. It fashioned pay line will be opened dur- E-mail: [email protected] is interesting that the number of appli- ing this event with our second display, cants this year was almost exactly the a mock up of a Replenishment at Sea, Chairman same as last year, and the quality of the following closely thereafter. RADM Donald E. Hickman, applicants continues to improve and I can’t say enough good things SC, USN (Ret.) impress us all. Hopefully, our efforts about the progress of the fund drive, Vice Chairman to increase the number of applicants Taking Care of Our Own, with spe- CAPT John L. Kizer, SC, USN (Ret.) will show results next year or we may cial thanks to Henry Trione, Kevin Secretary just have found the level of applicants Twomey, and Don St Angelo. There are CDR Ken Epps, SC, USN we can anticipate each year, which more details in this issue. Treasurer will allow us to tailor our program ac- Finally, I want to give a special CAPT Doug Chin, SC, USN (Ret.) cordingly. Thanks to the efforts of the thanks to the leadership of all the Chief Staff Officer Selection Committee and congratula- Supply Corps Associations. I have been CDR Jack Evans, SC, USN (Ret.) tions to all the candidates. a part of and have watched these orga- Directors The Foundation is in full swing nizations for many years and can hon- RADM Donald G. St. Angelo, for our gala black tie dinner on the estly say that I believe they are more SC, USN (Ret.) USS Midway on Oct. 25. You will see cohesive and contributory than at any RADM Alan Thompson, SC, USN more about this event in other places point in their history. Their achieve- RADM Steve Maas, SC, USN (Ret.) in this Oakleaf. This magnificent event ments are a direct reflection on the RADM Jim Allan, SC, USN (Ret.) is being planned by John Kizer and the leadership of each Association. RDML Jack Prendergast, SC, USN San Diego Supply Corps Association. Thanks to all. See you on USS RDML (Sel) Nick Kalathas, SC, USN Please make sure to make plans to at- Midway in October!! CAPT Chuck Gibfried, SC, USN (Ret.) tend. The event is open to all members RADM Don “Smoke” Hickman CAPT Mike Plunkett, SC, USN (Ret.) SC, USN (Ret.) CAPT Michael Kalas, SC, USN CAPT Tom Billings, SC, USN (Ret.) CDR Betsy Jackson, SC, USN CDR Pat McClanahan, SC, USN Seeking Association news and photos for Web site Charlie Sigety Kevin Twomey Gil Osnos Did you know there is an Associ- By selecting “Images” beside a partic- Ad Hoc ation page on the Navy Supply Corps ular group’s name, you will find a variety CMDCM Jim Collins, USN Web site where local associations can of that association’s logos. Photos can be Mimi Prendergast post news and images from their or- added to this page. Check out San Diego’s ganizations? Check it out by going latest Luau photos by selecting their site. Access the Foundation Web site at to www.usnscf.com and selecting There’s also an area to post recent news http://www.usnscf.com “Associations” on the left side. from each Association. The Oakleaf Staff When you get to the page you Associations can designate an indi- Liz Van Wye, Writer/Editor will find a link to an overview of vidual who can post to their site in order [email protected] the Foundation presented by CAPT to make news and photos of their group John Kizer to the last Association available. Send an e-mail to scfweb@ The Oakleaf deadlines: President’s meeting as well as the verizon.net to set up an account to keep August 15, 2008, for Association Operations Guide. A list your Association page up to date. November 2008 issue. of the Association Presidents with Check out the Association page January 15, 2009 for their e-mail addresses follows as well and other information you can find March 2009 issue. as links to Web sites for Associations on the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Submit news and ideas to that have them. Web site at www.usnscf.com. [email protected] The Oakleaf July 2008/

March Board meeting focuses on finances and upcoming Distinguished Alumni Gala

The Board of the Foundation ing the new Memorial Scholarship pro- (See article on page 1) met in March in Baltimore and di- gram, the display and reunion heritage The Board also recognized and rectors addressed a full agenda of programs, as well as providing support welcomed aboard new directors, in- items from financial to program and to the nearly 20 regional associations. cluding RADM Steve Maas (Ret.) and communications. In addition to reviewing the sta- Naval Supply Systems Command Directors learned that the Taking tus of the ongoing fund raising cam- Master Chief Jim Collins. In addition, Care of Our Own Fund drive had ex- paign, the Board reviewed plans for three new directors were nominat- ceeded $600,000 in pledges and contri- the upcoming Oct. 25 Distinguished ed and elected. They are RADM Jim butions, representing nearly two thirds Alumni Gala aboard USS Midway. Allan (Ret.), CAPT Tom Billings (Ret.), of the goal of $1 million by 2010. The The black tie event will showcase the and Mr. Gil Osnos, a Distinguished campaign is designed to support numer- grand opening of the Supply Corps Alumni and former Supply Corps of- ous new Foundation initiatives, includ- display in the USS Midway museum. ficer. (See photos on page 10)

Distinguished Alumni In Memoriam Gala set for October The Oakleaf is aware of the following members of the Supply Corps community (Continued) who passed away over the past few months. Names are also listed on www.usnscf. com along with available obituaries. Please let us know of those who have passed help the hundreds of thousands of away for this column by forwarding information to [email protected]. people who will visit the USS Midway this year better understand the signifi- RADM Charles W. “Woody” Rixey, SC, USN (Ret.) cant role the Supply Corps has played, Sunday, 18 May and continues to play, in our Navy.” CAPT Frederick H. Kela, SC, USN (Ret.) The gala evening will start at 6:30 May 17, 2008 with cocktails in the Midway’s hangar CAPT Samuel R. Simpson Jr., SC, USN (Ret.) bay and a silent auction of donated March 9, 2008 CDR Charles D. Bradley, SC, USN (Ret.) items, including dinners, golf outings, March 8, 2008 Navy ship memorabilia, timeshare va- LT Ron Irwin, SC, USN cations, etc. Docents from the Midway March 8, 2008 museum will be on hand to conduct CAPT George O. Fowler Jr., SC, USN (Ret.) personalized tours of the museum, March 6, 2008. including the new displays developed CAPT Patrick J. Talbot Jr., SC, USN (Ret.) by the Foundation. Following a dinner March 6, 2008 that Kizer promises will be “superb,” RADM William M. Oller, SC, USN (Ret.) half a dozen very special items, nor- February 25, 2008 mally featured at the San Diego As- CDR Verlin C. Henson, SC, USN (Ret.) sociation annual auction, will be sold January 29, 2008 to the highest bidder. LCDR Margaret S. Anderson, SC, USN (Ret.) Further details regarding sponsor- January 21, 2008 ship and underwriting opportunities, , CDR Frederick Earl Hopkins, SC, USN (Ret.) September 3, 2007 will be available soon on the San Diego CAPT Bert Smith, SC, USN (Ret.) Association’s Web site (www.sdsca.org) June 29, 2007 and the Foundation Web site (www. CDR Anthony “Tony” C. Brennan, SC, USN (Ret.) usnscf.com). A means to sign up online May 31, 2007 will be available on the San Diego Web LT Robert W. Cary, SC, USN (Ret.) site. Proceeds for the evening will go to March 19, 2007 the Foundation scholarship program LT Donald R. Witt, SC, USN (Ret.) and memorial ship displays. January 22, 2007 The Oakleaf July 2008/

In the Supply Corps family Supply Corps group returns to Philippines to retrace steps By RADM Dan McKinnon, SC, USN (Ret.) As I cast my eyes along the list of the Philippines? Last winter I went back being transported by an infamous “Hell names carved in stone, there were the and retraced my own journey to a coun- Ship” to Japan. This was the experience unmistakable initials of our Supply try I love, that I first saw in 1968. of VADM Ken Wheeler, who was in the Corps. LT Fred L. Shoenwolf, SC, USN, In January I led two dozen veter- Cavite Supply Department before going LT Thomas J. E. Crotty, SC USN, and ans, historians, and writers back to first to Bataan and then to Corregidor. LT Royal Gilbert, SC, USN, all fellow of- the Philippines. We began in Manila Ken was later sent to Mindanao be- ficer contemporaries of then LTJG Ken studying the events of the Spanish fore he was put on board a “Hell Ship.” Wheeler when he was captured by the Intramuros and Fort Santiago of the (Ken Wheeler’s experience is found Japanese on Corregidor in May 1942. galleon era; the Manila Hotel McArthur in Frank Allston’s book, “Ready for This was the wall of honor of the suite; and Bilibid prison, a former Sea”). A sharp 90 year old, Ray helped notorious Japanese concentration camp, Japanese concentration camp. Then to us understand the POW experience. Cabanatuan, in northern Philippines, a Corregidor and two days at the sites of Cabanatuan is maintained by the U.S. camp made famous by the movie “The its five month defense that many be- Battle Monument Commission. Great Raid” and book “Ghost Soldiers.” lieve upset the Japanese time table of Other study stops included Mount This was the camp where many defend- conquest and changed the course of the Samat, a center of fighting on Bataan; ers of Corregidor and Bataan were taken war. Studying the ordeal of living and Lingayen Gulf where American forces and perished. This was where the Camp fighting from the Malinta Tunnel, the returned; Japanese Kamikaze air fields; O’Donnell prisoners of the Bataan Death famous PT boat departure by reluctant historic Fort Stotsenburg; jungle train- March were taken before being placed General McArthur; to the Americans ing by aboriginal Aetas (Negritos from on the notorious “Hell Ships” for Japan. return by parachute became emo- Jungle Environmental Survival Training Why hadn’t I been there before when in tional moments. After Corregidor we (JEST)); and the old bases, Subic and followed the track Clark. The island of Luzon is a show case of the infamous of U.S. military history and our early Bataan Death March colonial experiment. The Angeles City from Mariveles to VFW hosted a luncheon and Olongapo San Fernando and threw an evening party; lots of good to Camp O’Donnell, food, great music, and San Miguel beer. marching the last Twelve exciting days and nights. kilometer in rever- Our remarkable and emotional od- ence to the thou- yssey reached a climax on the final day. sands of Americans Like its sister cemetery in the Punch and Filipinos who Bowl of Hawaii, the beautiful Manila had been tortured American Cemetery and Memorial is a and died. place for every American. The battles Then to the of the Pacific are displayed in colorful Cabanatuan concen- mosaics. With ages from 40 to 90, we tration camp. Retired stood at attention and laid a wreath Chief Warrant Officer to honor 17,206 U. S. military, includ- Ray Harper was a ing 570 Filipinos, interred there. With yeoman on Cavite our heads bowed, we understood the at the outbreak of words inscribed on The Philippine the war, moved to Pacific War Memorial atop Corregidor, Corregidor where “Sleep my son, your duty done. Sleep in he helped in the the silent depths of the sea or in your defense, and was bed of hollowed sod until you hear at CWO Ray Harper points out the name of LT Fred L. Schoenwolf, captured and in- dawn the clear low reveille of God.” SC, USN, one of the Supply Corps names on the wall of honor at terned in both the If you would like to join me next the notorious Japanese concentration camp, Cabanatuan, in the camps at Bilibid and January, e-mail themckinnons@aol. northern Philippines. Cabanatuan before com. The Oakleaf July 2008/

Scholarship profile Sean Lee credits teachers with inspiration

Sean Lee, who just completed his we remain in contact,” he said. While spring semester at the prestigious in high school he put his government Oxford University in England, is the skills to work as senior class president, recipient of the Foundation’s Navy among other activities. “I like the col- Officers Spouses Club of Hawaii schol- laboration and negotiation involved, to arship. The son of CAPT Tae Lee and get together with your peers to work his wife Huisook, Sean will be starting towards a greater goal.” his senior year at William and Mary After high school, he set his College in Williamsburg, Va., this fall. sights on William and Mary College in Williamsburg. “I really liked the size and the setting is gorgeous,” he “I’m interested said. With a double major in English in so many things, and music, Sean has made the most of his years at the college and carries it’s hard to decide!” a substantial workload, including Sean Lee performing jazz piano with the col- lege ensemble. Born in Oakland, Calif., Sean In addition to his academic efforts, Sean Lee moved with his family “a lot,” he says. he volunteers with a number of pro- “I loved it. It was great to grow up in grams in the Williamsburg area. One says. He is very grateful for the help. different cultures and I thought it was of these is the College Partnership for “The scholarship couldn’t have come at a privilege to move,” he added, noting Kids where he tutors children from a better time,” he said. “It’s been great that his three years in Japan were some area elementary schools and juvenile helping out with tuition.” of his favorite experiences. “I have detention centers. “It’s a wonderful, en- As for the future, Sean is undecided. some friends who have lived in the riching program,” he says. Sean is also “I’m interested in so many things that same house for 20 years and that really a Certified Personal Trainer and works it’s hard to decide!” he said. Some of floors me!” developing fitness programs at college the options include law school, foreign His high school years were spent and also at the MWR in Hawaii, where service or the Peace Corps. Whatever in Virginia Beach where he attended he now lives with his parents. he does, he credits his parents for their and graduated from First Colonial Sean found out about the Founda- support over the years. “I’ve always High School in 2005. He credits his tion Scholarship program from his been very proud of my Dad,” Sean teachers with inspiring him in three ar- dad, who had learned about the pro- says. “He made captain recently and eas – English, biology and government. gram from a co-worker. “I looked it up Mom and I went to the ceremony … I “I had some exceptional teachers and online, saw the forms and applied,” he couldn’t be more proud.” # Contribute to the Navy Supply Corps Foundation If you would like to volunteer to help with Supply Corps Foundation projects or make a donation to the Foundation please complete the coupon below and return it to us at the address below. Name: Address: Telephone where you prefer to be called: Best time to call: E-mail address: I would like to volunteer. I would like to contribute. My check for is enclosed. Return to: Navy Supply Corps Foundation, 1425 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30606-2205 The Oakleaf July 2008/

From the Chief Staff Officer 2008-2009 Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship winners announced Seventy students have been awarded Navy Supply Miss Emily Baumgardner Corps Foundation scholarships, worth $254,500, for the Hampton Roads Supply Corps Association Scholarship 2008-2009 academic year. This group, which includes chil- CDR Charles Baumgardner, Hampton, Va. University of Mary Washington dren and grandchildren of Supply Corps officers and sup- ply enlisted personnel, includes five one-year $10,000 schol- Miss Crystal Bialas arships, 30 one-year $5,000 scholarships, 12 one-year $2,500 National Industries for the Blind and NISH Scholarship scholarships, 21 one-year $1,000 scholarships, one $2,500 LCDR Brian Bialas, Virginia Beach, Va. memorial scholarship, and one $2,000 continuing scholar- Tidewater Community College ship. Since 1971, the Foundation has awarded 1,691 scholar- Mr. David Bianco ships valued in excess of $3,327,000. CAPT Michael Plunkett, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship Board members included: LCDR Thomas Bianco Jr., Clayton, N.J. President: CAPT John Kizer, SC, USN (Ret.) (Retired chair) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Members: CDR Ken Epps, SC, USN (Active Duty chair) CDR Katie Boyce, SC, USN (Reserve chair) Miss Heather Bill CMDCM (SW) James Collins, USN (Senior CAPT Oliver G. Wood Jr., SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship Enlisted chair) CDR Richard Foley, Manassas, Va. James Madison University Mrs. Heather Sherman (Spouse’s Club chair) Recorder: CDR Jack Evans, SC, USN (Ret.) (NSCF Chief Mr. William Bowman Staff Officer) AMSC John T. Eggenberger, USN (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship The selection board carefully screened 143 applica­ LT Sheila Bowman, Bloomington, Ind. tions during the three-day board. Applicants were Indiana University ranked on scholastic ability, character, leadership, and fi- Mr. Branden Bradley nancial need. The names of the applicants were blacked- Jacksonville Supply Corps Association Scholarship out on the application in order to remove any bias in the CAPT Jeffrey Bradley, Lehigh Acres, Fla. selection process. Of the 70 recipients selected this year, Florida Gulf Coast University 42 are currently attending college and 28 will be enter- ing college or university for the first time. There were 46 Mr. James Brazas females and 24 males selected with 80 percent (56) being CAPT Walter Douglas, SC, USNR (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship CAPT Anthony Brazas, Virginia Beach, Va. from the officer community, and 20 percent (14) selected Bob Jones University from the enlisted community. Next year’s application will be available on the Foundation Miss Caitlin Brooks Web site at www.usnscf.com after Jan. 10, 2009. The completed Patuxent River Supply Corps Association Scholarship applications are due to the Navy Supply Corps Foundation, CDR Paul Brooks, Mechanicsville, Md. 1425 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30606-2205, no later than Wake Forest University April 10, 2009. Miss Rebecca Buczkowski Listed below are the recipients, along with the name of RADM Carl R. Webb, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship their scholarship, their hometown, sponsor, and the school LCDR Terry Buczkowski, Jacksonville, Fla. they will be attending. The Foundation is looking for volun- University of Notre Dame teer mentors for each recipient. Members who would like to mentor a student (maybe someone attending your alma ma- Miss Kirsten Buist ter?) should contact Jack Evans at [email protected]. RADM David P. Keller, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship LCDR Craig Buist, Suffolk, Va. Miss Laura Bagbey Liberty University CDR Ronald Roskowski, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship Miss Breanne Burleson SKCS Robert Bagbey, Richmond, Va. CAPT Walter Douglas, SC, USNR (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship College of William and Mary SK1 William Evers, Satsuma, Ala. University of Mobile Miss Bianca Baker Hampton Roads Supply Corps Association Scholarship Miss Kristin Casagrand in Memory of Leslie G. Sherman CDR Kenneth W. Epps, SC, USN Scholarship SKCS David Baker, Portsmouth, Va. CDR Robert F. Casagrand, Horsham, Pa. Virginia Tech Furman University

Mr. John Barr Miss Melissa Cheston RADM and Mrs. Thomas G. Lilly, SC, USNR (Ret.) Scholarship Great Lakes Area Navy Supply Corps Association Scholarship LCDR Robert Barr, Gautier, Miss. CAPT Mark Cheston, O’Fallon, Ill. University of Southern Mississippi Cedarville University The Oakleaf July 2008/

Miss Amber Copp Mr. Andrew Hyatt Bruce Atwater, Distinguished Alumni Scholarship CAPT Walter Douglas, SC, USNR (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship SKC Cheryl Copp, , Mich. CDR John Hyatt, Woodbine, Ga. Eastern Michigan University Mercer University Miss Briana Corney RADM Don Weatherson, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship Mr. Christopher Jernigan SK2 Daniel Corney, Warrington, Pa RADM Don and Libby Hickman, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship West Chester University SKC Walter W. Jernigan, Carmel, Ind. Butler University Miss Cara Deedy CAPT Norma M. Batchelder, SC, USNR (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship Mr. Jason Jew CDR Kevin J. Deedy, Foxborough, Mass. CAPT Robert R. Young, SC, USN Memorial Scholarship College LCDR Kelvin Jew, Hayward, Calif. Holy Names University Miss Megan Ettus Dr. Howard J. Burnett, Distinguished Alumni Scholarship CAPT Douglas Ettus, Williamsburg, Va. Miss Marian Karnas University of Virginia RADM Frank J. Allston, SC, USNR (Ret.) Scholarship LCDR Henry Karnas, Burlington, N.J. Miss Mercedes Fulbright DeSales University Caroline Lesley Kinskie Memorial Scholarship SK1 Michael Fulbright, Cedar Hill, Texas Miss Samantha Keating University of North Texas Paul M. Wythes, Distinguished Alumni Scholarship LCDR Robert Keating, Virginia Beach, Va. Mr. William Grip University of Virginia RADM Robert H. Spiro, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship CAPT Herman Grip Honolulu, Hawaii Miss Caitlyn Kilkenny University of Southern California CAPT Walter Douglas, SC, USNR (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship LCDR George W. Kilkenny, Seville, Ohio Miss Katie Harrigan Niagara University CAPT Ralph J. Cuomo, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship AKC Vincent Sweeney, Orchard Park, N.Y. Miss Katheryn Kuczmarski Sienna College RADM and Mrs. Donald G. St. Angelo, SC, USNR (Ret.) Scholarship LCDR Joseph Kuczmarski, Rhinelander, Wis. Miss Ansley Haynes University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Sanford R. Robertson, Distinguished Alumni Scholarship CDR Jonathan Haynes, Bremerton, Wash. University of Washington Miss Amy Laughlin VADM and Mrs. Kenneth R. Wheeler, SC, USN (Ret.) Mr. Timothy Hennelly Memorial Scholarship CAPT Walter Douglas, SC, USNR (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship CDR Larry M. Laughlin, Aiken, S.C. CAPT Kathleen Hennelly, Cinnaminson, N.J. College of Charleston University of Pennsylvania Miss Laura Laughlin Mr. David Henrioulle RADM Ray Sareeram, SC, USN (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship San Diego Supply Corps Association Scholarship CDR Larry M. Laughlin, Aiken, S.C. LCDR Stevan Henrioulle, Foster City, Calif. University of California, San Diego Clemson University Mr. David Horres Miss Dana Martin Hampton Roads Supply Corps Association Scholarship CAPT T. B. Hagen, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship CAPT Edward Horres, Williamsburg, Va. CDR Gregory Martin, Centreville, Va. University of Virginia University of Virginia

Miss Brittany Houston Mr. Corey Martinez LCDR Howard L. Auten, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship RADM Robert James, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship SK1 Darryl Houston, Chesapeake, Va. LT Raymond Martinez Jr., Holmdel, N.J. Virginia Tech Georgia Tech Miss Kasmiera Hughes Gilbert C. Osnos, Distinguished Alumni Scholarship Miss Alexandra McCarthy CAPT Russell K. Hughes, Richmond, Maine CAPT and Mrs. Nicholas Kalathas, SC, USN Scholarship University of Maine CAPT William D. McCarthy, Winchester, Mass. Georgetown University Miss Lydia Hughes CAPT Jackson L. Schultz, SC, USN (Ret.) Mr. Robert McNeal Distinguished Alumni Scholarship CAPT Elmer J. Maiman, SC, USN (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship CAPT Eric H. Hughes, Cumberland, Md. CAPT James McNeal, Pine Valley, Calif. St. Joseph’s University Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo The Oakleaf July 2008/

Mrs. Jessica Nebre Miss Korinda Rusinyak San Diego Supply Corps Association Scholarship Hampton Roads Supply Corps Association Scholarship LCDR William J. Mitchell, Oak Harbor, Wash. SK1 Robert Rusinyak, Virginia Beach, Va. Pierce College Virginia Wesleyan College Mr. Colin Sapera Miss Lauren Nevels RADM and Mrs. Donald G. St. Angelo, SC, USNR (Ret.) Leonard A. Lauder, Distinguished Alumni Scholarship Scholarship CAPT Jeffrey Nevels, Germantown, Tenn. CAPT Leonard Sapera, Mountain View, Calif. Auburn University University of California, Los Angeles Mr. Jared Odekerken Miss Kathryn Shaw Supply Corps Association of the Northwest Scholarship CAPT Walter Douglas, SC, USNR (Ret.) SK1 Alexander Odekerken, Newhall, Calif. Memorial Scholarship California State Univ. Fullerton. CAPT Harold Shaw, Albuquerque, N.M. Goucher College Mr. John Ondik CAPT William E. Redman, SC, USN (Ret.) Mr. Roland Shaw Memorial Scholarship San Diego Supply Corps Association Scholarship CDR John S. Ondik, Havertown, Pa. CAPT Harold Shaw, Albuquerque, N.M. Georgetown University George Washington University

Miss Anya-Faye Pacleb Miss Kathryn Sinclair CDR Richard R. White, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship Mechanicsburg Spouses Club LTJG Kerry Martin Sinclair, Virginia Beach, Va. LT Theodore Pacleb, Chesapeake, Va. Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Miss Cara Smith Mr. Adam Parker Henry F. Trione Distinguished Alumni Scholarship CAPT Norma M. Batchelder, SC, USNR (Ret.) LCDR Walter P. Smith, Waipahu, Hawaii Memorial Scholarship Texas Christian University CDR Bradford Parker, Rio Rancho, N.M. New State University Mr. Matthew Snyder CAPT John and Kapi Kizer, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship Miss Camille Perrett CAPT Diane Snyder, Coronado, Calif. Kevin M. Twomey, Distinguished Alumni Scholarship Mesa College CDR John Perrett, Franklin, Tenn. University of Alabama Mr. Anthony Spicher Mrs. H. Randolph Holder Scholarship Miss Lindsey Pellegrin SK1 Brian Spicher, St. Marys, Ga. LT Corinne J. Pellegrin Memorial Scholarship Georgia Tech Stafford, Va. Mary Baldwin College Mr. Mark Strother VADM Keith Lippert, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship CAPT Russell Strother, Severna Park, Md. Miss Amanda Pierson University of Maryland, College Park San Diego Supply Corps Association Scholarship CAPT Roger Erickson, Port Orchard, Wash. Miss Erin Tillson Gonzaga University Henry F. Trione, Distinguished Alumni Scholarship CAPT Patrick Tillson, As-Suleimaniyah, Iraq Miss Linda Rackauskas Indiana Wesleyan University Old Area Retired Porkchops Scholarship CAPT Alfredo Rackauskas, Trenton, N.J. Miss Kelly Tillson Catholic University of America Kevin M. Twomey, Distinguished Alumni Scholarship CAPT Patrick Tillson, As-Suleimaniyah, Iraq Miss Jennifer Richmond Trevecca Nazarene University USS Supply Scholarship LCDR Carl Richmond, Falling Waters, W.V. Mr. Darris Wallner Shepherd University Harvard World War II Mid-Off Group Scholarship CDR Michael Wallner, Lexington Park, Md. Miss Jennifer Rickel Virginia Tech RADM Bernard S. Browning, SC, USNR (Ret.) Mr. Jacob Waymire Memorial Scholarship CAPT Billy R. Mitchell, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship CMDCM James Rickel, Newport Center, Vt. CDR Kurt Waymire, Virginia Beach, Va. Coastal Carolina University Virginia Commonwealth University Miss Gina Romero Miss Chalana Williams CAPT Richard A. Harrison, SC, USNR (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship CDR Jesse J. Armentor, SC, USN (Ret.) Scholarship CDR Herman Romero, Green Cove Springs, Fla. SKC Jerome Williams, Chesapeake, Va. Florida State University Christopher Newport University The Oakleaf July 2008/

Jacksonville Association active and enthusiastic Association Presidents LCDR Fernando Lorente Northeast Georgia Although it may be one of the With such a widespread and busy [email protected] smaller associations, the Jacksonville membership, JASCA’s challenge is to CAPT Robert Snyder Central Fla. Area Supply Corps Association (JASCA) find ways to get members together. [email protected] makes up in enthusiasm what it may One of CAPT Rau’s recent innova- lack in size. With a total of about 215 CAPT Todd Friedlander tions is the “Monthly Gather-Up,” an Cleveland, Ohio members, and a geographical area that opportunity for members to get to- extends from northeast Florida up to [email protected] gether. The Gather-Ups are held the CDR Chuck Parker southeast Georgia, JASCA is an active third Thursday of every month, at one Great Lakes Area association with a wide variety of of- of four different locations chosen to [email protected] ferings to its members. cover the geographic area. The events CAPT Dana Weiner According to CAPT Karl Rau, are held after work and no RSVP is Hampton Roads President of JASCA and Commanding required … members are encouraged [email protected] Officer of the Fleet and Industrial to drop by if their schedule permits. CDR Matthew Ott, Hawaii Supply Center (FISC) Jacksonville, the It’s a great opportunity for informal [email protected] membership of the association is about camaraderie, according to CDR Terry half active duty officers, with another CDR Kes Townsend Surdyke, JASCA secretary. Naples, Italy quarter of the members being reserv- JASCA also takes advantage of its ists. Because Jacksonville is an area that [email protected] location with a number of unique ac- CAPT Karl F. Rau often attracts members after their ser- tivities. Members volunteer to work Jacksonville vice is over, the final fourth of the asso- the concession stand at the Jacksonville [email protected] ciation is made up of an equal part retir- Jaguars home games. Funds raised at CDR Stephen Armstong ees and former Supply Corps officers. these events go to support Foundation Japan The active duty officers come from scholarships and local charities. JASCA [email protected] the FISC and from the Trident Refit also coordinates outings to see the lo- CAPT Joe Napoli Mechanicsburg Facility in Kings Bay, Ga., the ships in cal minor league baseball team, the [email protected] Mayport and boats in Kings Bay, and Jacksonville Suns, in action. In addi- the aviation squadrons in Jacksonville LT Vincent Erno and Mayport. Continued on page 10 Monterey [email protected] CDR Gregg Lombardo New Orleans [email protected] CAPT Steve Shapro Northwest [email protected] CAPT Thomas A. Musick Patuxent River [email protected] CDR Timothy Jett Philadelphia [email protected] CAPT Glen Robillard San Diego [email protected] CAPT Bill Withrow (Ret.) San Francisco Bay [email protected] LCDR James Benton Southwest [email protected] CAPT Michael Fabish CAPT Karl Rau, left, JASCA President, and CAPT Mike Gordon, Trident Refit Facility, Kings Washington, D.C. Bay, with JASCA member Ike Wiles at a recent monthly Gather-Up at Naval Station Mayport . [email protected] The Oakleaf July 2008/10

Online Supply Corps networking group up and running By CDR Gregory P. Nordhougen, SC, USN, (Ret.) LinkedIn, a business-oriented recommended by someone in one’s [email protected]. You will be set social networking site, now has a contact network as well as a means to up as preapproved, and will be sent a Navy Supply Corps group estab- locate former shipmates. link to complete the process. lished for anyone who has ever If you are not already a subscrib- Many well known alumni and worn the oakleaf (active, retired, re- er, go to www.linkedin.com to reg- professional associations have set up serve and prior service). ister for a free, basic membership. If groups to leverage the technology of Founded in December 2002 and you are a member and wish to join LinkedIn to enable networking among launched in May 2003, LinkedIn is the Supply Corps LinkedIn group, their membership. As of March 2008, mainly used for professional net- there are two ways to join. You may LinkedIn had more than 20 million working. Using a “gated access ap- click on the Supply Corps group logo registered users. The new Supply proach,” where contact with any pro- (oakleaf) from the profile of a group Corps Group is a venue to connect fessional requires either a pre-exist- member you know or have linked to; the hidden network of former Supply ing relationship, or the intervention this will send an automated request to Corps officers in the business world of a contact of theirs, it is designed the group manager. The other way is and in other professional ventures to to build trust among the service’s us- to send an e-mail with your first and those currently serving or transition- ers. It can then be used to find jobs, last name and your preferred e-mail ing to the civilian workforce. Let’s take people and business opportunities address to CDR Greg Nordhougen at care of our own!

JAX Association active and enthusiastic Snapshots from the Board Meeting (Continued) tion, a deep-sea fishing trip has been a popular outing for members. With its sunny weather year round, Jacksonville is a great place for a golf outing and JASCA holds three or four outings a year, at a variety of locations. Again, the goal is camaraderie, Surdyke says. Other activities include tours of area logistics companies, a professional speakers series and hosting the annual OP Roadshow. Recognizing the difficulty of getting everyone together for an evening Supply Corps Ball, JASCA recently took a page from the Patuxent River Association, Surdyke said, and held a very successful birthday luncheon instead of a ball in March. JASCA relies heavily on e-mail and its Web site (www.jas- cahome.org) to keep in touch with its far flung members. They have also found that widespread use of e-mail can bring unex- pected benefits. Recently, Dwight “Ike” Wiles, a retired CWO3 who served in Korea, showed up at a gathering for the first time. He had received an e-mail about the Gather-Up and his wife encouraged him to come. “It’s been great to have him par- ticipating,” Rau said, noting that they are actively encourag- ing more retirees and prior service members to get involved. In addition to CAPT Rau and CDR Surdyke, the board of JASCA consists of Executive Vice President CDR Kyle Luksovsky, Reserve VP CAPT Sam Allen, Retired VP CDR NAVSUP Command Master Chief Jim Collins and CDR Ken Bruce Watt, Treasurer CDR Steve Romero, Webmaster LT Epps, above, and CAPT Mike Plunkett (Ret.), CAPT Chuck Bobby Reeder, and Event Coordinator LT Fiona Southwood. Gibfried (Ret.), and RADM Don Hickman (Ret.) were among For more information about JASCA contact terry.sur- those attending the Foundation Board meeting in March. [email protected]. The Oakleaf July 2008/11

New floor plan for Newport Navy Supply Corps School unveiled By LCDR Fernando Lorente, SC, USN Director of Corporate Communications/Public Affairs Officer

The Navy Supply Corps School a wall will be dedicated to honor the to display vintage training materials, has unveiled the floor plan of the memory of past Supply Corps Chiefs. command history, and personal mem- new schoolhouse in Newport. The first floor will be divided up orabilia, much of which is from the When walking through the front into 10 classrooms (two of which will soon to be closed museum in Athens. door, a ceremonial quarterdeck will be dedicated Video Tele-Training class- A piece of Athens will remain intact as rooms), an area for the education coun- greet all visitors to the Cradle of the the display cases will proudly incorpo- selor, two student lounges and a mock Corps. The space behind the quarter- up for hands-on training for the galley rate the stained glass windows from deck will be used for server rooms and and ship’s store operations. the NSCS chapel in Pound Hall. The computer equipment. On the left there Classrooms will be flanked by beautiful windows were donated by will be a memorial wall to commemo- 22 display cases that will stand as a former Chiefs of the Supply Corps. rate fallen Supply Corps officers who tribute to the men and women of the Be sure to check the next issue for a have been killed in action. On the right, Supply Corps. These cases will be used description of the second floor.

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RADM (Sel) Ray Berube, SC, USN and Reserve RADM (Sel) Ray English, SC, USN have been selected for a second star. Berube is currently Commander, Fleet and Industrial Supply Centers. English is Deputy Director of Operations, United States Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Captains David F. Baucom, SC, USN and Vincent L. Griffith, SC, USN have been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). Baucom is currently serving as Commanding Officer, Fleet Industrial Supply Center, Norfolk, Va. Griffith is Force Supply day in December. Bourgeois is the sole 3, 2008. Those in attendance are retired Officer, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, survivor of the USNA Class of 1930. Captains Chuck Stone, John McKechnie San Diego, Calif. He retired in 1963 following a tour as and John Kizer from San Diego; retired Also Reserve Captains Mark Belton Commanding Officer of Naval Supply Commander Moshen “Jim” Kamel from and Nicholas T. Kalathas have been Center Pearl Harbor. Virginia Beach; and former Lieutenant nominated for appointment to the grade A photo aboard MS Rotterdam, above, Bobby Ferguson, NW Great Lakes Area of rear admiral (lower half). shows five retired Supply Corps officers President of the Navy League of the U.S. Rear Admiral Aubrey J. Bourgeois, en route from Montevideo, Uruguay, Ferguson served on active duty aboard SC, USN (Ret.) celebrated his 100th birth- to the Falkland Islands on Sunday, Feb. the USS Koelsch. The Oakleaf July 2008/12

Hampton Roads raises $50,000, breaking Foundation records

The Hampton Roads Supply Corps Association (HRSCA) recently present- ed a check for $50,000 to the Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship Fund. The check was gratefully accepted by the Foundation’s Chief Staff Officer, retired CDR Jack Evans (second from right). Presenting the check were, from left, CAPT Bob Howard (HRSCA Auction Lead), RDML (Sel) Dave Baucom (HRSCA President), CDR Rob Csorba (HRSCA Treasurer), LT Joanna Bradley (Executive Chef for “Tastes from Around the World” fundraising event) and RDML Andy Brown, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Taking Care of Our Own, the theme for the Foundation’s largest program to include scholarships for ence in the lives of some very special ever fundraising campaign, “was the dependents of Supply Corps per- young people. I am proud to represent the rally call for our fundraising this sonnel who die while on active duty our HRSCA membership and their year,” said Baucom. “The Foundation’s offers tremendous opportunity for our tremendous generosity to such a wor- recent expansion of its scholarship Association members to make a differ- thy cause,” he said.

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