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The Board of Directors of the USO of Metropolitan Washington would like to welcome the senior leadership of the Department of Defense and United States Coast Guard who join us here tonight.
The Honorable John ff. Dalton Secretary of the Navy The Honorable Shella E. Wldnall Secretary of the Air Force General John Shallkaahvlll, USA Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Mr. Edwin Dorn Under Secretary of Defense for Penormel and Readinus Admiral Wiiiiam A. Owens, USN Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff General Gordon R. Sulllvan, USA Chief of Staff of the Anny Admiral Jeremy M. Boorda, USN Chief of Naval Opentions The Honorable Joe R. Reeder Under Secretary of the Army Admiral Stanley R. Arthur, USN Vice Chief of Naval Operations General John ff. Tllelll, Jr., USA Vice Chief of Staff General Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., USAF Vice Chief of Stlff of the Air Force Ms. Nora Slatkin Assistant Secretary of the Navy Mr. Clark G. Fleeter Assistant Secretary of the Air Force {RDA) Lieutenant General Albert J, Edmonds, USAF Director, Defense Information Systcms Agency Lieutenant General James R. Clapper, Jr., USAF Director, Defense Intelligence Agency Lieutenant General Charles E. Dominy, USA Director of the Anny Staff Lieutenant General Wllllam Forster, USA Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army {RDA) Lieutenant General Paul E. Blackwell, USA Deputy Chief of Staff for Opentions and Plans Lieutenant General Carl G. O'Berry, USAF Director of Command, Control, Communications and Computcra Lieutenant General George R. Chrlstm11, USMC Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Lieutenant General Harry Blot, USMC Deputy Chief of Staff for Aviation Lieutenant General Ed Baca, USA Chief, National Guard Bureau Mr. Tuny Valletta Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, C3I Acquisition Major General Jerry Harrison, USA Chief of Legislative Liaison Major General Edward G. Anderson, m, USA Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Force Development Rear Admiral Norbert R. Ryan, Jr., USN Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Distribution Mr. Wiiiiam A. Curtis Deputy Director C41 Code D2 Sergeant Major Richard A. Kidd, USA Sergeant Major of the Anny Sergeant Major Harold G. Overstreet, USMC Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps MCPON John Hagan, USN Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy CMSAF David J. Campanale, USAF Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force MCPOCG Eric Tl"ent, USCG Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
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USO OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON
1995 ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
Honoring
Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole USO of Metropolitan Washington Service Award
Mr. Bob Hope USO of Metropolitan Washington Merit Award
Anthony R. Gillespie Staff Sergeant, United States Marine Corps C. Haskell Small Award for Volunteerism
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City Arlington, VA• April 5, 1995
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PRESIDENT'S WELCOME GREETING
Welcome to the Twelfth Annual USO of Metropolitan Washington Awards On behalf of the Board of Directors of the USO of Metropolitan Dinner. We are delighted that you could join us here tonight in honoring Washington, I would like to welcome you to our Annual Awards Dinner. It is Senator Bob Dole, Senate Majority Leader, as we present him our 1995 Service only through your generous support that USO-Metro can continue to offer the Award for his many years of outstanding public service. It also is our great programs and services that assist enlisted servicemembers and their families pleasure to honor Mr. Bob Hope with the USO-Metro Merit Award, and to based in the greater Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area. recognize Staff Sergeant Anthony R. Gillespie as this year's recipient of the C. Tonight we are extremely pleased to honor Senate Majority Leader Bob Haskell Small Award for Volunteerism. Dole, Mr. Bob Hope and Staff Sergeant Anthony R. Gillespie for their We gather here tonight to recognize and honor these three outstanding extraordinary contributions in the name of public service and volunteerism. choosing, Americans. Each of our honored guests has, in a manner of his own We will also commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II and demonstrated a dedicated commitment to serving the public interest, assisting will provide a special salute to all those who served during the war. those who require assistance, and contributing to the welfare of their country and their community. The USO of Metropolitan Washington takes great pride Since 1941, the USO of Metropolitan Washington has kept pace with the in be ing able to recognize these fine individuals who are true representatives of changing human services needs of our Armed Forces. Its success can be the spirit of volunteerism and public service. directly attributed to the dedicated support of the hundreds of people, civilian and military, who work together to improve and enrich the lives of military Tonight we also will pay special tribute to those military personnel who men and women. They are the backbone of USO-Metro, and it is through this served in World War II. USO-Metro believes that it is important that we never dinner and our honorees that we give our thanks and recognition. We are also forget that hundreds of thousa nds of Americans postponed their private lives in most appreciative of the members of the United States Congress and the senior order to answer their country's call to arms. They poured all their talents and military and Department of Defense officials who support our activities this energy into becoming the finest soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines assembled evening and throughout the year. by a nation. They stood their ground and guaranteed us a right to enjoy living in a free and democratic country. It is both appropriate and necessary that we We are proud to announce that, through the efforts and contributions of remember and thank them. our Dinner Committee and our many Board members and sponsors, nearly 90 On behalf of the Dinner Committee, the friends and extended family of USO- cents of every dollar raised here tonight will go directly back into USO-Metro Metro, J offer each of you my s incere thanks for your generous support. Also, programs and services. we are especia lly grateful to the Ritz-Ca rlton, Pentagon City and specifically to We hope that you enjoy the evening. Please accept our sincere thanks for Mr. Paul We tbrook, the General Manager, for their continued patronage of our the invaluable support you give to the USO of Metropolitan Washington. Annual Dinner. Again, welcome to this very special evening. SAMUEL D. CHILCOTE, JR. ROBEH.T H . KOEHLER President, Board of Directors Dinner Chair111a11 and USO of Metropolitan Washington Vice President, Board of Directors USO of Metropolitan Washington Page 4 of 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas I http://dolearchives.ku.edu I
· 1 1995 CONGRESSIONAL DINNER COMMITTEE
EXECUTIVE Hon. Bill Archer Hon. Dick Armey DIRECTOR'S Hon. Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. Hon. John A. Boehner TRIBUTE Hon. Sam Brownback Hon. William F. Clinger, Jr. Hon. Thad Cochran Hon. Larry Combest Hon. Christopher Cox Hon. Thomas A. Daschle Each year the USO of Metropolitan Washington holds its Annual Awards Hon. Tom DeLay Dinner to recognize the spirit of public service and volunteerism. The three Hon. Pete V. Domenici individuals we are honoring tonight certainly embody this spirit: Senate Hon. Newt Gingrich Majority Leader, Bob Dole, recipient of the 1995 USO-Metro Service Award; Mr. Hon. William F. Goodling Bob Hope, recipient of this year's Merit Award; and Staff Sergeant Anthony R. Hon. Orrin G. Hatch Gillespie, the 1995 winner of the C. Haskell Small Award for Volunteerism. As Hon. Mark 0. Hatfield an organization that has dedicated 54 years to "serving those who serve," USO- Hon. Henry J. Hyde Metro is proud to salute these distinguished citizens. And tonight we will also Hon. John R. Kasich commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II by paying tribute to all those who served during the war. It is our intent to give this Hon. Nancy Landon Kassebaum recognition through a special presentation to three World War II Medal of Hon. Bob Livingston Honor recipients. Hon. Trent Lott When the USO was chartered in February 1941, eight clubs in the Hon. Richard G. Lugar Washington, D.C. area provided the coffee, donuts and conversation for Hon. John McCain members of our nation's Armed Forces. Thanks to you, our faithful supporters, Hon. Jan Meyers the vision of the founders of the USO continues today, although our support Hon. Susan Molinari role has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. Your support enables us Hon. Frank H. Murkowski to work together daily with area military commands and civilian organizations Hon. Don Nickles to provide timely programs such as Emergency Housing for military families in Hon. Bob Packwood crisis, Food Assistance, educational scholarships, Airport Assistance Desks, Hon. Larry Pressler Holiday Programs, Job Fairs, and Family Support Centers at four locations in Pat Roberts the metropolitan area. We are dedicated to providing programs and services Hon. that are especially designed to enrich the lives of the 317,000 military men, Hon. William V. Roth, Jr. women and family members that we support and who reside in the greater Hon. Bud Shuster Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area. Hon. Alan K. Simpson We are extremely grateful for the many contributions of our supporters: Hon. Gerald B.H. Solomon volunteer, in-kind, and the wide variety of community-based support. Your Hon. Floyd Spence presence here tonight and continued support in the future will enable USO- Hon. Ted Stevens Metro to continue extending a helping hand to military families throughout the Hon. Bob Stump region. Also, we are especially grateful to Mr. Bob Koehler, Vice President of Hon. Strom Thurmond our Board of Directors, for his committed support by serving as the Dinner Hon. Bill Thomas Chairman for the past three years. Hon. Todd Tiahrt Thank you for coming and enjoy the celebration. Hon. Barbara F. Vucanovich ELATNE B. ROGERS Executive Director Hon. Robert S. Walker USO of Metropolitan Washington Page 5 of 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu
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SPONSORS DINNER (Ticket(s) Purchasers) AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION Salmon Rose with ARMY NATIONAL BANK Japanese Seaweed Salad ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY Citrus and Lobster Vinaigrette BELL ATLANTIC *** MICHAEL A. CAGGIANO Marinated Beef Tenderloin THE CENTRE GROUP with CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES Traditional Red Burgundy Sauce DYNCORP and ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. Herb Crusted Chicken with EQUITY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES Garlic Cream Sauce ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL White and Wild Rice KIMMITT & COATES LORILLARD TOBACCO COMPANY Bouquet of Vegetables FLORINE MULLINS *** PAR GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS CORPORATION Chocolate Mocha Mousse Timbale R&B REALTY GROUP /OAKWOOD with SP ARBER AND ASSOCIATES Blackberry and Mocha Coulis SVERDRUP Coffee and Tea TITAN CORPORATION USAA
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PROGRAM OF EVENTS Notes * * * RECEPTION
INTRODUCTION OF HEAD TABLE
MASTER OF CEREMONIES Mr. Arch Campbell, WRC-TV
NATIONAL ANTHEM
INVOCATION Captain John F. Gundlach, III, Chaplain U.S. Navy
PRESENTATION OF 1995 C. HASKELL SMALL AWARD Staff Sergeant Anthony R. Gillespie, USMC
DINNER
USO-METRO PRESENTATION and Special Salute
ENTERTAINMENT U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants
PRESENTATION OF 1995 USO-METRO MERIT AWARD Mr. Bob Hope
PRESENTATION OF 1995 USO-METRO SERVICE AWARD Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole
finale
Page 8 of 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu Recognized as one of our nation's towering 1975 Congress passed a national law, the political figures, Senator Bob Dole has a Education of All Handicapped Children Act, distinguished record of public service that has which ensures that children with disabilities made a difference in America. have the same educational opportunities as all A decorated and wounded combat veteran of children. In July 1993, Senator Dole introduced World War II, Bob Dole was raised on the plains a bill requiring the Secretary of State to examine of western Kansas. This tough, common sense discrimination against people with disabilities in conservative from America's heartland has the annual report on human rights, which extensive experience in the public sector: he is received broad bipartisan support. Under currently the Senate Majority Leader, and has Senator Dole's leadership, Congress has made been Chairman of the Senate Finance many important contributions in other areas, as Committee, a candidate for President in 1980 well, including housing, transportation, assistive and 1988, his party's nominee for Vice President, technology, and help to families of people with a member of the House of Representatives, the disabilities. Also, in 1983, Senator Dole created Chairman of the Republican Party, a state the Dole Foundation, which to date has legislator, and a county attorney. awarded over $5 million in grants. Also, he has In high school Dole was president of Hl-Y been interested and active in various local and and a member of the National Honor Society. national community outreach programs. He enrolled at Kansas University as a On April 14, 1994, which marked the 25th premedical student, played football, basketball, anniversary of his first major Senate speech, and ran indoor track. Dole joined the Army Senator Dole rose before the Senate and called Reserve, and on June 1st, 1943, he asked to be for a National Commission on the Future of placed on active duty. Disability, to examine and evaluate the nation's During the second World War, Bob Dole was disability programs. For many years he has a platoon leader in the legendary Tenth worked tirelessly on behalf of the disabled, to Mountain Division in Italy. They had a help foster their independence, dignity, and reputation for never losing the ground they security. ln fact, his efforts are the fotmdation took, and in the six weeks Lieutenant Dole was for the Americans with Disabilities Act, a with them they labeled him "the best combat sweeping law to promote equal opporh.mity and leader the platoon had." He would later be full participation. awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star While clearly a champion of the disabled, with Oakleaf Cluster for heroism on the Senator Dole also speaks for all Americans. As battlefield. the new Senate Majority Leader he speaks of On April 14, 1945, while engaged in combat limited governn1ent, demanding a nation with against the enemy near Bologna, Italy, fewer federal programs, more power to the Lieutenant Bob Dole was gravely wounded. states, and more freedom for individuals. He After 39 months in various hospitals in the advocates a balanced budget amendment, the United States and abroad, he returned to college roll back of oppressive regulation, the line item at the University of Arizona, and subsequently veto, and term Limits, as do most Americans. received a joint bachelors and law degree in Senator Dole also favors the abolition of four 1952 from Washburn Municipal University in cabinet departments (Education, HUD, Energy, Topeka. Dole was elected to the Kansas House and Commerce), which he feels are ineffective, of Representatives in 1950, and was Russell burdensome, and meddlesome. But most of all, County Attorney until he was elected to the U.S. Senator Bob Dole believes in the American Congress in 1960. In 1968 he was elected to the people. He has an undying faith in our people United States Senate, and in 1976 he was the and the power of our ideas. Ideas like freedom, Republican nominee for Vice President. ln 1982 self government, and self-determination. And he became Chairman of the Senate Finance he knows that families, communities, and Committee, and served as Senate Majority businesses are the true source of our nation's Leader in 1985 and 1986. And, in January 1995 energy. he once again became Senate Majority Leader. Senator Dole was born in Russell, Kansas, Senator Dole has long been an advocate for and is married to Elizabeth Hanford Dole, SENATE MAJORITY LEADER BOB DOLE those with disabilities. Today, 49 million President of the American Red Cross. Senator Americans have disabilities, 24 million of whom Dole has a daughter, Robin, who resides in USO OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON are severely disabled. In 1969, Dole first called Washington, DC. for greater removal of architectural barriers, and Because of his 45 years of public service and SERVICE AWARD in 1973 the Rehabilitation Act was passed, which his selfless devotion to his country and to all required accessibility for the disabled to all Americans, the USO of Metropolitan 1995 Federal buildings. He has also spoke out Washington is proud to honor Senator Bob Dole consistently about the need to improve with its 1995 Service Award. education for children with disabilities, and in Page 9 of 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu In the entire history of show business, no into a combat zone was just four years ago, individual has traveled so far - so often - when he traveled to the Middle East during to entertain so many as comedian Bob Operation Desert Storm. Bob has also Hope. Nor has any entertainer been made many trips to military bases and acclaimed for his talents and humanitarian veterans' hospitals here in the United efforts by so many - so often. When States, not only at Christmas time, but presenting Hope with the nation's highest throughout the year. For over 45 years Bob award, the Congressional Gold Medal, Hope has been a true friend and supporter President Kennedy called Bob "America's to every military man and woman who has most prized ambassador of good will served their country. throughout the world." At 91 when one Through the years, Bob Hope has should think of slowing down a little, received an incredible array of awards and "Rapid Robert" still maintains a very active academic degrees. The awards and and busy schedule. citations Bob has received for his Born Leslie Townes Hope in Eltham, humanitarian and professional efforts England, May 29, 1903, he was the fifth of number well over a thousand - he is the seven sons of William Henry Hope, a most decorated civilian in the United stonemason, and Avis Hope, a former States. ln addition to the Congressional concert singer. His family moved to Gold Medal (at this time, only the third Cleveland, Ohio in 1907 where 13 years civilian in history to be so honored), he has later he would become a naturalized U.S. received the Medal of Freedom, the Medal citizen. During his school years he worked of Merit, the George C. Marshall Award, as a delivery boy, a soda fountain clerk, the Distinguished Service Medal, and the and a shoe salesman. He also tried Distinguished Public Service Medal by the amateur boxing under the name of Packy U.S. Department of Defense (the highest East, and worked briefly as a newspaper award the military can bestow upon a reporter. civilian), to name only a few. His first professional stage appearance A number of "firsts" have also come his was in a dancing act hastily put together way. The National Space Club, just for a Fatty Arbuckle show in Washington, D.C. established its "Freedom Cleveland. Vaudeville called - and Hope Through Knowledge Award" and answered. From comedy bits, dance presented the first one to Bob. The Dutch routines, singing and even saxophone Treat Club of New York, whose members playing, Bob Hope traveled the vaudeville represent all the arts, gave him their First circuit. After being booked into the Annual Rube Goldberg Award. The Stratford Theatre in Chicago for three days International Congress of Little League - and staying six months - in 1932 he Baseball presented him with the "Man of finally landed on Broadway in "Ballyhoo." Humanity Award," the first ever given by After a succession of New York hits that the organization. included "Ziegfield Follies" and "Roberta," Jn addition, he received a gold card life his radio career was launched on Rudy membership in the stage hands union, Vallee's Thursday night program. He IA TSE Loca l No. 33; the Lions International became star of his own radio show in 1938, "Humanitarian Award"; Department of and on May 6, 1941, Hope went to March ew York Catholic War Veterans' field near Riverside, California, where he "Americanism Award"; the Boy Scout performed for a group of airmen. For the "Oscar"; the Army "Oscar"; and awards next seven years Hope performed 1,145 from the American Bar Association and the radio programs at military bases around Exchange Club. the country, and also did many special Looking back through the years, he was broadcasts for Armed Forces Radio elected the first honorary member of Network. Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. He In 1948, Hope began what was to has received the Herbert Hoover Memorial become a Christmas custom, when he went Award from the Boys Clubs of America BOB HOPE to Berlin to put on several shows for our and the B'nai B'rith "Man of the Year" Cl's. The following year Hope and a award. His awards also include the USO USO OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON troupe of Hollywood performers Gold Medal; the Peabody Award; the entertained Cl's in Alaska - and the rest is Patriot's Award, from the Congressional MERIT AWARD history. From the Pacific in 1950 to the Medal of Honor Society; a special Oscar; an Orient in 1957; England in 1954 to Emmy; Philadelphia's Poor Richard 1995 Greenland in 1961; and in Vietnam every Award; innumerable plaques for War Bond year from 1964 to 1972, Bob Hope has been service from the Treasury Department; the there to support the troops. His last trip top civilian awards givenPage by 10 all of three 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu services - Army, avy and Air Force; and stage, radio, motion pictures and the Murray-Green AFL-CIO Award. "Bob television." He has "become a charter Hope Day" has been proclaimed in member of the American family, a welcome numerous cities throughout the United guest in every living room." His name on C. HASKELL SMALL AWARD States and he has received the highest any billboard spells "entertainment" for honors the broadcasting industry's any audience. It is extremely doubtful if FOR VOLUNTEERISM International Radio and Television Society anyone in the annals of show business ever and National Association of Broadcasters made a more endearing hit than Hope did can bestow, as well as i1mumerable awards in the moment when he stepped before from a host of civic and charitable American servicemen, sick for home, and The C. Haskell S111nll Awn rd for Vo/1111teeris111 is presented each year to an active been organizations. He has been awarded many quipped: "Hi, fellow tourists." It has duty serviceman or woman in the Washington metropolitan community in including said of Hope that "if he could live his life honorary academic degrees, recognition of volunteer efforts performed during periods of military off-duty Doctorates from such prestigious over again - he wouldn't have time." Or, in 1984 with board contributions and a grant from the universities as Georgetown, Ohio State, in the words of John Steinbeck, concerning hours. A fund established orthwestern and Brown. Hope: "This man drives himself and is Suevia and Rudolph B. Behrend Foundation, perpetuates Colonel Small's memory, to see how he can volunteer service. Bob Hope has starred in television driven. It is impossible honors his patriotism, dedication to duty and exemplary life of so much ground, can shows, Broadway, radio, over 50 motion do so much, can cover work so hard and be so effective. There's a pictures, and is the author of ten books. He is granted annually to a local, active duty enlisted man or woman man. There is really a man." The award has millions of air miles and entertained selected from nominations placed by all five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. millions of people in dozens of countries. For his selfless and tireless works on With all that, he has still found time for a behalf of many charities Bob Hope clearly round of golf, and the love of his life, his meets the criteria for the USO-Metro Merit Each nominee must- wife Dolores Reade. Bob and Dolores have Award: a person of outstanding creative four children and four grandchildren. talents who is dedicated to serving others • demonstrate a history of noteworthy volunteer achievement for one or more The USO of Bob Hope has been hailed as the "only through volunteerism. organizations, exceptionally charitable performer who has triumphed in all five Metropolitan Washington is salute Mr. major show business media: vaudeville, proud and truly honored to Hope as our 1995 Merit Award winner. • perform such vo.luntcer service independent of military duty, and
• possess an outstanding military record. USO OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON SERVICE AND MERIT AWARDS FORMER RECIPIENTS C. HASKELL SMALL Mrs. Ronald Reagan 1982 A native of Savannah, Georgia, Colonel Small first came to Washington in 1940 1984 Mrs. James Brady under military orders. His wartime experiences and subsequent reserve duty- Ms. Elizabeth Taylor where he rose to the rank of Colonel-led to his affection for the USO. A man 1986 Mrs. George Bush devoted to his wife, Ruth, and family, he demonstrated his love for his "extended volunteer service to the USO of 1987 Mrs. Helmut Kohl family" in the community through tireless Metropolitan Washington and other organizations. 1988 Congressman Tony Coelho Mr. Ben Vereen Serving as president of USO-Metro from 1971-72, his generosity 1989 Senator Daniel K. Inouye motivated his active involvement with other organizations as well, including Ms. Lynda Carter the boards of the Washington Arts Club, Columbia Lighthouse for the Washington Opera, and 1990 General Colin L. Powell Blind, Lions Club, National Chorale Foundation, the Jewish Historical Society. He served as a member of the USO World Mr. Robert Prosky Board of Governors from 1975 until his death in 1984. 1991 Secretary Richard B. Cheney 1992 Congressman John P. Murtha Mr. Marvin Hamlisch 1993 Congressman Jack Brooks Mr. Kevin Dobson 1994 Speaker Thomas S. Foley Mr. Steven Seagal Page 11 of 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu The USO of Metropolitan Prince William County. In 1994 Washington is proud to honor Staff alone, over 4,000 pounds of food was Sergeant Anthony R. Gillespie for his collected and distributed to help superlative record of voluntary Marines and their families. community service. Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant Gillespie has also Gillespie is the Information Systems volunteered his time to support the Management Officer for The Basic Deep Run Lodge, a youth drug and School, located at Marine Corps Base alcohol rehabilitation camp located in Quantico, Virginia. He enlisted in the Fredericksburg, Virginia. Operating Marine Corps in 1981. under a limited budget, this camp Over the past three years, Staff requires constant volunteer Sergeant Gillespie has unselfishly maintenance and cleaning to remain \ given of himself in numerous operational. As a utility engineer by community service organizations and military occupational specialty, Staff J has volunteered for projects that have Sergeant Gillespie has utilized his had a lasting, positive impact on technical knowledge to defray the many military personnel and cost of hiring a contractor, thereby civilians. He serves as both the saving funds which were spent Cubmaster and as the Leader of a directly on training and rehabilitation Cub Scout Wolf and a Cub Scout Bear activities. Den aboard Marine Corps Base Staff Sergeant Gillespie is a member Quantico. This is a volunteer of the Lynchburg Detachment's position that requires an enormous Marine Corps League. For the past amount of time to plan and execute three years, he has volunteered to the events of a Cub Scout pack that stand in a 24-hour Memorial Day currently has over 120 scouts, boys vigil to honor fallen, former and ranging from seven to eleven years of current veterans. As a League age. His many annual projects member, he routinely organizes visits include taking the Quantico Scouts to for former Marines to come to Camp Goshen for a week of summer Quantico and tour the base and its Cub Scout training, and being the facilities. coordinator and sponsor for visiting Staff Sergeant Gillespie was born in Boy Scout troops that come to Quantico, Virginia in August of 1962. Quantico for camping and After attending schools in Italy, sightseeing in the Washington area. North Carolina and South Carolina, 1 This latter activity requires him to Sergeant Gillespie graduated from coordinate camping and dining E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, facilities, hikes, transportation and Virginia. He enlisted in the Marine J tours of Quantico and its facilities. Corps Reserve in February 1981, and His efforts directly enhance the completed recruit training at Parris quality of Cub Scout life and promote Island as a meritoriously promoted harmonious relations with the Private First Class. He reenlisted in civilian community from both local 1983 and was assigned to duty at and neighboring areas. Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Staff Sergeant Gillespie also helps After serving at Camp Lejeune, Staff ANTHONY R. GILLESPIE coordinate the annual Family Service Sergeant Gillespie was transferred to Staff Sergeant Center and the avy and Marine Okinawa, Japan. He returned from Corps Relief Society food drives Okinawa in 1985 as a Sergeant for his United States Marine Corps aboard Quantico. A portion of the first of two tours at The Basic School, collected food is also distributed to Quantico, Virginia. In ovember 1995 C. Haskell Small Award local Action in the Community 1987, Sergeant Gillespie was ordered for Volunteerism Through Services (ACTS) houses in to recruiting duty, where he was Page 12 of 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas meritoriously promoted to Staff deployment ribbon, Marine SCUBAhttp://dolearchives.ku.edu Sergeant in October 1989. Upon device, and the National Defense successful completion of recruiting Medal. He is married to the former duty, Staff Sergeant Gillespie was Suzanne Carter of Lynchburg. They transferred to Iwakuni, Japan, where have two children, John and Laura. he participated in operations Staff Sergeant Gillespie personifies "Jigsaw" and "Fiery Vigil." Staff the term Marine and community Sergeant Gillespie was reassigned to volunteer. He expects nothing in the Basic School in December 1992 return for his efforts and frequently and assumed duties as a Platoon downplays his involvement. His Commander in the Enlisted usual reply to questions concerning Instructor Company until transfer to his volunteer activities is, "I am his current assignment as the simply trying to make it better." His Information Systems Management military record is exemplary and Officer. His future goals include stands distinctly on its merits. application for the Warrant Officer Staff Sergeant Gillespie's Program, and pursuit of a Masters exceptional desire and motivation to Degree in Information Systems. improve his community and his Staff Sergeant Gillespie's military outstanding performance in the U.S. decorations include The Navy Marine Marine Corps make him an ideal Corps Achievement Medal, Good recipient of the 1995 USO-Metro C. Conduct Medal, Sea service Haskell Small A ward for Volunteerism.
C. HASKELL SMALL AWARD FOR VOLUNTEERISM FORMER RECIPIENTS 1984 Airman First Class Mark R. Puffer, USAF 1986 Sergeant Major Walter C. Knauss, USA 1987 Intelligence Specialist First Class Vernon Dean Hanson, USN 1988 Intelligence Specialist Second Class Christopher L. Webster, USN 1989 Chief Master Sergeant Roger D. McGrady, USAF 1990 Petty Officer Second Class Irene M. Wallingford, USCG 1991 Sergeant First Class Terry A. Lee, USA 1992 Petty Officer First Class James Carter Mayhew, USN "I don't think this is what they had in mind when they said, 'Hollywood 1993 Petty Officer Second Class Goes To War.' Here I am with Jerry Colonna and Brenda and Cobina at Glynn D. Jackson, USN one of the camp shows during World War II." 1994 Chief Master Sergeant ... BOB HOPE Timmothy M. Dickens, USAF
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Special Salute Awards
In addition to honoring three exceptional Americans who embody the
spirit of public service and volunteerism, USO-Metro will also commemorate Distinguished by flawless craftsmanship and centuries-old glass cutting the anniversary of the end of World War II. USO-Metro will salute all of techniques, each piece of Steuben lead crystal presented here tonight is made in the USA. Neiman Marcus Mazza Galleria has graciously those who served during the war by recognizing three World War II Medal donated the three exceptional artworks that are being presented to tonight's of Honor recipients. Colonel Van T. Barfoot, U.S. Army (Retired), received USO-Metro honorees. Each piece is designed in celebration of our country. his Medal of Honor for actions near Carano, Italy on May 23rd, 1944. Through a pattern of stars and stripes within a cut crystal, "Old Glory," Corporal Richard E. Bush, U. S. Marine Corps, received his for heroism created by designer Paul Schulze in 1985, illustrates America's belief in against enemy forces on Okinawa on April 16th, 1945. And retired Navy liberty and freedom. Two pieces of this brilliant design are being presented tonight. Rear Admiral Eugene B. Fluckey received his Medal of Honor as a result of Designed actions off the coast of China in January 1945. The USO of Metropolitan by David Dowler in 1991, the third piece, "Star Spangled Banner," is an exquisite representation of American pride. Past Washington proudly salutes these three American heroes as representatives recipients of this cast crystal sculpture of a billowing flag include Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton, Generals H. Norman of all those who so valiantly served their country during the Second World Schwarzkopf and Colin L. Powell, Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney, War. King Hussein of Jordan, and King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain.
Page 14 of 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu Pedro Alfonso Jam es Lowthers Dynn1J1ic Concepts, Inc. United Food & Co111111ercinl Workers Ronald Barnhart Louise Messano Honeywell, Inc. R & B R enlty, Onkwood Pat Boinski RADM Edward Moore, USN ARCO Naval District of Wnshington Donald Campbell Michael Patrick BOARD OF DIRECTORS Century Technologies, In c. AT&T Duncan Campbell Daniel Peterson BDM Federal Mnrtin-Mnriettn 1994-95 OFFICERS Ronald Coleman Michael Premo The Alexander and Coleman Group Sato Travel Colonel Richard Cote, USMC Riley Repko United States Marine Corps The Repko Croup Samuel D. Chilcote, Jr., President VADM John Disher, USN (Ret) David Roe The Tobacco Institute National Training Systems United Services Life Brian Dwyer George Roman Allan Horlick, Vice President USAir McDonnell Douglns WRC-TV Jerry Edgerton Colonel Steven A. Roser, USAF MCI Co111mu11icntions Corporation 11th Support Wing Joseph Elkins Doug Russell Robert H. Koehler, Vice President TelePnd Corporation MetLife Patton Boggs, L. L. P. MG Calvin Franklin, DCNG (Ret) Trude See Engi11eering Systems Consultnnts Neimnn Mnrcus H. Lawrence Garrett, III Greg Shuk Charlie Ochs, Vice President Rolls-Royce, lnc. AlliedSignal Aerospace WMZQ,Inc. Mary Ann Gilleece George Sibley Gadsby & Hannah EDS Michael M. Singer, Vice President John Gioia Arthur L. Silber Robbins-G ioin, Inc. Sterling Bnnk nnd Trust SunSoft Federal Systems Group MG Fred Gorden, USA George Snyder Military District of Washington Americnn Bus Association Gary Stephani, Treasurer Judy Holland Wayne Tingle Coopers & Lybrand The Wnshington Bullets Loral Missiles Croup Marty Irving Paul Westbrook The Irving Group The Ritz-Carlton , Pentagon City William D. Merritt, Secretary Charles R. Jackson V ADM Kent H. Williams, USCG Hughes Aircraft Company NCOA United States Const Guard CSM Edwin Johnson, USA Austin Yerks 0. M. Nicely, Past President Military District of Wnshington PRC, Inc. Ing Kiland GEICO General Motors J. Stanley Kimmitt HONORARY MEMBERS Elaine B. Rogers, Executive Director Ki111111itt, Coates & McCarthy, lnc. USO of Metropolitan Washington James Kimsey John Camp America Online, Inc. Patton Boggs, L. L. P. Richard Kubu Joseph H. Garrett, Jr. Harris Corporation Rockwell Jackie Lawrence Mrs. John M. Shalikashvili Infor111ix Software, In c. Page 15 of 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu TEAMWORK, DEDICATION, COMMITMENT: HALLMARKS OF USO-METRO'S CARING PROGRAMS SPECIAL THANKS FOR THE NINETIES For fifty-four years, the USO of Metropolitan Washington has "served The 1995 Dinner Committee expresses sincere appreciation and gratitude to those who serve ... and their families." Now, more than ever, teamwork is an all who have contributed to the success of the evening, especially to: essential part of USO-Metro's ability to deliver quality services for military personnel and their families. Our AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON success depends on the teamwork that links the military and the civilian communities. COLONEL H. "BARNEY" BARNUM, USMC (RET) Key players on our USO-Metro team include area military commanders, SERGEANT MAJOR RICHARD EFF, USMC coordinators and directors of the many human and social services offices, military hospital patient representatives, and chaplains COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR EDWIN JOHNSON, USA within each of the five service branches. The military knows it can rely on USO-Metro's staff to provide quick, JOINT SERVICES COLOR GUARD dependable action, coupled with genuine care and concern for the mi litary and family members in need. MILITARY DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON Mobilization NAVAL DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON of our team to handle a crisis situation involves the volunteer support and participation of the civilian community as well, particularly in USO- NEIMAN MARCUS Metro's Emergency Housing Program. Since its inception in 1986, the program has continued to expand to fill the growing need. Currently, six area apartment realty JAMES J. NEMER firms donate 25 units that are in constant rotation. Each year more than 50 families in crisis situations will THE RITZ-CARLTON, PENTAGON CITY be placed in our emergency housing. THE RUSSELL KANSAS PUBLIC LIBRARY From Baltimore, Maryland to Quantico, Virginia, USO-Metro's comprehensive human services programs and activities are an integra l part of the vast Washington UNITED SERVICES LIFE military community. With nearly 100,000 active duty personnel stationed here, plus their spouses U.S. AIR FORCE SINGING SERGEANTS and family members, our programs reach out to over 300,000 people, yearly. U.S. ARMY FIFE AND DRUM CORPS, 3rd U.S. INFANTRY Our Food Assistance Program, Educational Scholarships, Mobile Outreach UNITED AIRLINES and Family Support Centers, Job Fairs, Ticketline, Holiday Programs, Newcomer Orientations, US AIR and the distribution of our Guide To Washington offer a measure of peace of mind while helping to improve the quality of life for those in greatest need. DICK ZWEBER/BBC PRODUCTIONS Additionally, responding to the needs of the fastest growing segment of the military population, its children, is of increasing importance to us. AND, TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Our dedicated Board of Directors, Senior Enlisted Advisory Council (SEAC), military and civilian volunteers, business leaders, and government officials are the You are the lifeblood of our organization! Whatever you like to do, whether power behind our team. The generosity of so many individuals, foundations, you are a civilian or military service member or spouse, if you care deeply corporations, associations, and the United Way and Combined Federal Campaigns assures our success. Together about young people and their families far from home in need of friendship we will continue to work to improve and expand our programs. Our program goals remain firm: to enhance, and fellowship, there areopportunitiesforserviceat USO-Metro. Volunteer not duplicate, military human services to meet the ever-changing needs of today's military population. openings exist at airport assistance desks, family service centers, and We welcome your participation as an important member of our team. administra tive headquarters. Please phone 703-696-2552. During 1994 approximately 900 volunteers provided over 25,000 hours of service to the USO of Metropolitan Washington. Won't you join us soon?
Page 16 of 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas PROGRAMS FOR http://dolearchives.ku.edu TODAY'S NEEDS FAMILY PROGRAMS OFFICE WOODBRIDGE RUN FAMJLY Building 59, Post Headquarters SUPPORT CENTER Timely USO-Metro services meet dozens • MobileOutreachFamilySupport-to Room B-12 Community Center of human services needs with programs outlying bases and areas Fort Myer, Virginia 22211 1400 Eisenhower Circle such as: 703-696-2552 Woodbridge, VA 22191 • Airport Welcoming and Assistance 703-696-2551 (Ticketline) 703-490-8880 • Emergency Housing-provided for Centers-at National, BWI, and Dale Jovero, Director Trina Jackson, Coordinator military families in extreme emergency Andrews Air Force Base Becky Blount, Administrative situations (for example, personnel in Assistant severe financial crisis due to relocation, • Holiday Programs-such as AIRPORT ASSISTANCE CENTERS ormed-evaced to Washington's military hundreds of donated hotel rooms for FORT BELVOIR FAMILY SUPPORT Baltimore Washington International hospitals for emergency care) by USO- visiting family members of personnel SERVICES Airport Metro at no cost for up to 60 days stationed in the metro area at Christmas SOSA Recreation Center Main Terminal and a Mother's Day celebration and Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060 410-859-4425 • Fami ly Support Centers- four essay contest 703-805-2464 Pat Roberts, Coordinator locations, staffed by military spouses Sharon Reynolds, Coordinator and volunteers, provide outreach • Hospital Visits-to veterans and Washington National Airport programs and services to young military military medical centers including a INDIAN HEAD USO I JOINT Assistance Desk, Interim Terminal families USO-Metro tradition, "The World's SERVICES CENTER 703-419-7705 Longest Valen tine," containing Building 13, Riverview Village Airport Lounge, Main Terminal • A Food Assistance Program- thousands of encouraging messages Naval Surface Warfare Center 703-419-3990 providing food and food certificates to Indian Head, Maryland 20640 Bi ll Bickford and Jim Ford, those young fam ili es in need • Distribution of Safety Infant and 301-743-5180 Coordinators Toddler Car Seats-a joint project with 301-753-5650 • Inform a ti on Pr ograms-including GEICO Insurance Company Diane Siegel, Coordinator Andrews Air Force Base USO-Metro's "Guide to Washington," a Air Terminal compre hensive compendium of useful • Enrichment programs for young TENCZA TERRACE FAMILY 301-981-2525 facts for military and fami ly members. chi ld ren SUPPORT CENTER Volunteer Coordinators Distributed free-of-charge, yearly, to Building 501 75,000 military personnel and family • Volunteer Service to Education Fort Myer, Virginia 22211 members Awards-recognizes active duty 703-696-3479 military personnel who provide Tonya Blain, Coordinator • Job Fairs for spouses, separating volunteer service in area public schools military personnel and their families. Jointly sponsored with the Joint **** SO of METROPOLITAN WASHING TON, is an autonomous Employment Transition Services STAFF AND chapter of USO World chartered by the United (JETS)-covering all branches of the U States Congress to meet the human services Armed Forces LOCATIONS needs of Armed Forces personnel and their families in the greater Washington- Baltimore metropolitan area. Civilian and nonprofit, USO-Metro receives no direct funds • A yearly Scholarship Program forthe from the federal, state or loca children of active duty servicemembers ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES l governments. Supported by in-kind and financial donations from private based in the metropolitan area Building 59, Post Headquarters corporations, associations and individuals, USO-Metro is a United Way Room B-9 agency and benefits from the United Way-Combined Federal Campaigns. While USO • A 24-hour Ticketline supplying free Fort Myer, Virginia 22211 World determines certain guidelines for its stateside affi seats to Washington's top cultural, 703-696-2628 liates, each chapter fun ctions as sports, and recreational events Elaine Rogers, Executive Director an independent unit, responsible for its own operating funds. Daniel Childs, Deputy Director • Tours and Newcomer Orientations- Ashleigh Woodall, PR Coordinator in cooperation with area military Pauline Ray, Executive Assistant commands
Page 17 of 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu TO THOSE WHO HELPED US GROW Michael A. Caggiano The steadfast support of the tollowing organization~ and individu~ls Arch Campbell allowed USO-Metro to maintain and expand programs m 1994-95. Special Capital Area Supply Corps thanks to: Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Carricato CAPFUA AAFES Ceasars Pocono Resorts A & D Insurance Company The Centre Group ADC Century Technologies Air Force Association Colonel R. V. Chandler Air Force District of Washington George Chapman Air Force Officers Wives' Club Chief Petty Officers Assn., Indian Head Alamo Rent A Car Chemical Manufacturers Association AlliedSignal Aerospace Choice Hotels International America Online CIAO International Relocation Management American Airlines Citibank F.S.B. American Bus Association Comfort Suites Hotels American Defense Preparedness Association Comprint, Inc. American Express Computer Sciences Corporation American Legion Auxillary, Wheaton Unit 268 Cooper & Associates Karen L. Anderson Coopers and Lybrand Andrews AFB OWC Cort Furniture Debi Angus Courtyard by Marriott Hotels Anheuser Busch Companies Bob Cvetic Archer Daniels Midland Company Hon. John Dalton ARCO Days Inn Hotels Arena Stage D.C. National Guard Arlington Printers Defense Mapping Agency Arlington Renaissance Hotel Delta Airlines Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Colonel Scott Deibler Army National Bank Dolphin Majesty Cruises Army OWC of the Greater Washington Area Tom Domenici Association of the United States Army Doubletree Hotel, Arlington AT&T Dynamic Concepts AUSA, Fairfax Lee Chapter Dyna mis AUSA, George Washington Chapter Dyncorp A vis Rent A Car Systems, Inc. EDS Laura Balun Charles Elliott Bath Iron Works Corporation Environmental Consultants and Contractors, Inc. BDM International, Inc. Equity Residential Properties Bell Atlantic Dr. Richard Erkenbeck Alaine Benson Executive Amenities Bethesda Navy Exchange First Union Bank Boeing Matt Foreman BRACHS Candy LTG Eugene P. Forrester Bristol-Myers Squibb Company James R. Friedman William E. Brown Ft. Belvoir Commissary Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation Ft. Belvoir Chaplain's Fund J.C. Herbert Bryant Page 18 of 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu Ft. Belvoir Enlisted Wives Club Lorillard Tobacco Company Ft. Belvoir OWC Garden Club Maison Blanche Furniture Rentors of America The Madison Hotel Lou Gatti, 1713 Corporation Marine Corps Exchange GEICO Marine Corps League General Dynamics Corporation Marine Officers Wives' Club General Electric Corporation Marlo Furniture General Motors Marriott Corporation Giant Food, Inc. Martin Marietta Corporation Gold Star Wives Club Mattie Graphics Robert Graham Mayflower Hotel Mr. and Mrs. Peter Graves McDonnell Douglas Corporation Gray Line MCI Communications Corporation Thomas L. Groppel MetLife Grumman Corporation Metro Auto Center GTE Government Systems Corporation Hon. Robert H. Michel Robert Half International Military District of Washington Hanson Office Products Florine Mullins Captain Joseph Harford Gordon Murray Harris Corporation National Park Service Hartke Theatre, Catholic University National Rifle Association Lisa Heider, Washington Intl. Horse Show National Security Industrial Association Hertz National Soft Drink Association Ava Hill National Vietnam Veterans Coalition Foundation, Inc. Lynda Hirsch National War College Spouses' Club Holiday Inn/Ballston Naval Academy Women's Club Holiday Inn/Bethesda Naval District of Washington The Homestead The Navy Chapel Honeywell Inc. Navy Exchange Systems Howard Johnson, National Airport Navy Federal Credit Union Hughes Aircraft Company Navy League of the U.S. Hyatt Fair Lakes Navy Medical Corps OWC Hyatt Grand Slam Navy Officers Wive's Club Hyatt Regency, Crystal City NBC-TV Publicity Department IBM Corporation Neiman Marcus Indian Head Senior NCO Association Newport News Shipbuilding Indian Head Joint Service Enlisted Association Non Commissioned Officers Association Informix Software Inc. Norden Systems Joint Service Enlisted Association Northrop Corporation Kemper Open Northwest Airlines Susan Kidd Olin Corporation Kimmitt & Coates Omni Shoreham Joanne Kowalski On Site Inspection Agency KPMG Peat Marwick Oracle Kathy Lane PAR Government Systems Corporation Lansdowne Conference Resort PCS Relocation Management Lockheed Corporation Peake Printers Long and Foster Pentagon Federal Credit Union Loral Missiles Group Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Perry Page 19 of 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu Philip Morris Companies, Inc. Texaco Photri Thiokol Foundation PRC, Inc. Thompson-CSF Prince William Cannons Titan Corporation Protestant Women of the Chapel, Ft. Belvoir The Tobacco Institute Publick Playhouse Towers Hotel Suites Quality Inn, lwo Jima TWA Radisson Mark Plaza Hotel Twentieth Century Club R & B Realty Group/Oakwood United Airlines Red Roof Inns United Beverage Company Relocation Consultants United Way of National Capitol Area Re MAX USAA The Repko Group US Air The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City USAir Arena The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner U.S. Air Force River Inn U.S. Army Colonel Robert Rivers U.S. Army Chorale Robbins-Gioia U.S. Coast Guard Rockwell Unisys Corporation Rolls-Royce Inc. United Services Life Sabre Travel Information Network UST SatoTravel U.S. Marine Corps Arthur J. Schultz Company, Inc. U.S. Navy General John Shalikashvili USO World Greg Sharp The Virginian Sheraton City Centre Hotel T.E. Waldrop Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel Walt Disney Dolphin Hotel Sheraton National Hotel Warner Brothers H.J. Sheriff Washington Ballet Signal Officers Wives' Club Washington Bullets Springfield Hilton Washington Capitals Susan Silverstein Washington Court Ruth B. Small Washington Marriott HMC Raymond Snyder Washington Metropolitan Area-Transit Authority William Snyder Washington Redskinettes Southern Management Corporation Westinghouse Sparber and Associates ENSI (SW) Paul M. Westrich, Jr. Spirit of Washington Harbor Cruises Willard Inter-Continental Sprint WMZQ FM/ AM I VIACOM Steamroller Productions Wolf Trap Foundation Steward Manor Apartments Women's Club of the ASGO David Sullivan Women's Overseas Service League/Washington Unit General Gordon Sullivan WRAMC Sun Microsystems Federal Inc. WRC-TV SunSoft Federal Systems Group Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Sverdrup Fred and Judy Zedeck Sy base Gary Zieses Talbots Dick Zweber, BBC Productions Telepad Corporation Page 20 of 34 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu
1995 USO METRO AWARDS DINNER PROGRAM
* Text
Ashleigh Woodall
* Cover Design
Karen L. Anderson, United Services Life
* Design, Typography and Printing
United Services Life
* Editing
Daniel R. Childs
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TO: Senator Dole FR: Kerry
RE: Uso of Metropolitan Awards Dinner April 5, 1995
*This annual dinner is the most important fundraiser of the year for the Metropolitan USO, which provides programs and services to the more than 300,000 military peronnel who reside in the greater Washington-Baltimore Area. USO programs include emergency housing, job fairs, and family support centers.
*You are recieving the Service Award. A Voluntarism award will also be given out. And they are still looking for a Hollywood "celebrity" to receive an award.
*The program is lengthy, and includes a military band, and recognition of three WWII Medal of Honor recipients.
*They are looking for 3-5 minutes of acceptance remarks after you receive your award.
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COL Van t. Barfoot USA Caet) Al:"IDy l1ilII l944~05-Z3 - 157 IlfF/4S IJ1 DIVt Cs~ano IT Medal of Honor
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BARFOOT, VAN T. Rank and organization; Second Lieutenant, U.S_ Army, fantry, 157th In· 45th Infantry Division. Place and dace_· Near Carano, Italy, May 23 · 1944. Entered service a.t: Cacth~ge, Miss. Birth: Edinburg, Miss. G.O. No_: 79, 4 October 1944. Citation: For con$picuous gallantry intrepi4ity and at the risk of life above·and beyond the call of duty on 23 May 1944, near Carano, Italy., With his platoon heavily engaged during a~ assault against forces ~ell entrenched ·on commanding gr:ound, 2d Lt. Barf9ot (th~n - Te<;:h. Sgt.) moved off alone upon the enemy left flank. He crawled to the protjmity of 1 machinegun :oest and r.iade a direct hit on it with a bandgrenade, killi~g 2 and wounding 3 Germans. HG continued along the German defense line to another: rnachinegun emplacement, an~ with his tommygun killed 2 and captured 3 soldiers. M::mbers of another enemy machinegun crew then abandoned their position and gave themselves up to Sgt. Barfoot. Leaving the prisoners for his support squad to pick up, he proceeded to mop up positions in the immediate area, capturing tnore: prisoners and bringi'nl his total count to 17. Later that day, after he had reorganized his men and solidated con- the newly captured ground, the enemy launched a fierce moi-ed ar- counterattack directly at his platoon positions. Securing a bazooka, Sgt. Barfoot took up an exposed position ·directly in 3 front of advancing Mark VI tanks. From a distance of 75 yards his first destroyed shot the track of the l~ding tank, effectively di.sabling it, while the other 2 changed direction toward the flank. As the crew of the abled dis- tank dismounted, Sgt. Barfoot killed 3 of them with his tom- mygun. He continued onward .into enemy terrain and destroyed a recently abandoned German ficldpicce with a demolition placed charge in the breech. While returning to his platoon position, Sgt. Bar- foot, though greatly fatigued by his herculean efforts, assisted 2 of his serio\lsly wounded me.n 1,700 yaccls to a position of safety. Sgt. Bar~ ' · foot's extraordinary heroism, demonstration of magnificent valor. , · aggressive and determination in the face of pointblank fire are a perpetual :: inspiration to his fellow soldiers.
COl'-'CRESSIONAL MEDAL Of HC~~OR SOClfTY. lntrel)id S•• •Air • Space Munum . We11t46th BIO-PORTRAIT St. arid 12th Ave.· NY. NY 10036 . -. . (212J 582-5355 . • RESOURCE DATA · ~~~~~~~------~~
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The Presidenl of the Uaited States i.a the Pame of the Con1fess takes pleasure in presen1ing the Medal of Honor so
lSUSH, RICHARD EARL CoaPORAL, USMC.
for service as set fortb in tbe followiag Citacioll:
' 'For c:onspicuom g~uy and intrepidity at \he rislt. O{ his life above and beyond the Qll o! di.lty as a Squad Leader serving widl die First Ba~, Fourth Marinc:s, SIXTH Ma~ rinc DMsinn, iD. action agaimt enemy JapaDCY forces, durin' the final assault against Mount Yaetake: on Okina.w~ llyukyu Islands, 16 April 194~. Rallying bis men forwud with incbn- itable determiPatlon, Coipotal BUib boldly dded ihe slashing fwy of concoiralcd Japanc::sc artillery fire powing down from the gwwtudded naountain font\!SS io lead hod squad up r.bc lace ,,,,,-.. of the rocky pRcip.\ce, sweep ovu the ~ and drive the ddmding troops from ibcir dc=eply cnU'CDChcd pciUcion. With ht! unit, the first to break \hrough to the innci- defense of M.onnt Yact.kc:, he: fougtn Rlmdmly in ch~ foref:Ollt o{ die action wnil ~ wowided and evacu+ aled wid:t othcn uDdcr proccctiAg rocb. Al\hougb prasrnte WJdU' medical UEil.u:nent whCD a japanr.x hand grenade laAdcd in the midst of the gniup, ~ Bwab, ak.rt and ~uragCOU5 in ouemity as in banle, uabaitati:agly pulled the deadly am.sac io hinlsclf and absotbal ~ sbancring violcnc:c of the aploding clw'ge in bis own body, thereby saving bis fellow Muiacs from severe iDjmy or death despite 1he cataiJ1 peril to his own life. By his valiant lcadeimip .a.nd aggrcsgi.vc tactics in the face of savage oppc:&tion, Corporal Bush contributed. nwerially to the succes5 of the sus~ drive toward the conquesi of this ierw:ely defended outpost of the Japanese Empin. H~ cQllltant conc:em lor the ""elfarc of his llWl. Im ftlOlutc spirit of sdf- sacrifi.ce, uad his unwavcriDg devotion to duty throughout ibc: bin.er c.cmAict enhance and sustain tbe highest tnditions of the United State& Naval Service.!'
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FLUCXEY, EUGENE BENNETI Rank and organiv;ition: Commander. U.S. Navy, Commanding B"rb. Pl«e and date: U.S.S. Alon& coast of China, 19 Declll!mber 1944 February l 94S. E.nt~red to 1 S urvic~ at: Illinois. Som·: S October Washington. D.C. OrMr 1913, NGvy a.ward: Navy Cross with 3 Gold Stars. Cittuian: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and at the risk gf his lif'e beyond the call of duty as commanding officer Baril during her l of the U .S.S. \th war patrol along the east coast of China December 1944 to lS February from 19 1945. After sinking a large enemy am· munition ship and damaging additional tonnage hour night during a running 2- battle on 8 January, Comdr. Flu.ckey. in an of brilliant deduction exceptional feat and bold tra~king on 25 January, located ccntration of more than 30 a con. enemy ships in the lower re~hcs of Nan- kuan Chiang (Marnl.;wan Harbor). Fully would aware that a safe retirement necessitate an hour's nm at full speed through mined, and rock-obstructed the uncharted. waters, he bravely ordered... Battle tion-torpedoes!,.. In a sta- daring penetration of the heavy enemy screen. and riding in S fathoms of water. he 0 tori)edoes launched the 8ti,.b 1 last forward at 3,000-yard range. Quickly bringing th~ to bear, he ship's stem tubes turned loose 4 more torpedoes into the enemy. direct hits on 6 of obtain in& 8 the main targets to explode ;a large arnmunitioa and cause inestimOlble damage ship by the resultant fiyin1 shells and other pyrotechniC$. Clearing the treacherous area at high speed. he brought the Barb through to safety and 4 days freighter later sank a lar1e Japanese to complete a record of heroic combat achievement. ing the highest credit reflect· upon Comdr. Fluc:k.ey. his gallant officers men, and the U.S. Naval Service. and
TOTAL P.07
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH. IT'S A
PRIVILEGE TO ACCEPT THIS
AWARD, AND TO BE IN THE
COMPANY OF SO MANY TRUE
PATRIOTS.
AND l'M NOT JUST TALKING
ABOUT THE MEDAL OF HONOR
RECIPIENTS, OR THE MANY OTHER
MEMBERS OF OUR ARMED FORCES
HERE TONIGHT. AL THOUGH, NO
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DOUBT ABOUT IT, EACH OF THEM IS
A PATRIOT, AND EACH IS A HERO IN
MY BOOK.
l'M ALSO TALKING ABOUT THOSE
WHO GIVE FREELY OF THEIR TIME
AND MONEY TO THE U.S.0. FOR
OVER THE PAST 50 YEARS, JUST
ABOUT ANY PLACE IN THE WORLD
WHERE YOU FOUND AMERICA'S
MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN, YOU
ALSO FOUND THE USO.
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AND, AS YOU WELL KNOW, YOU
CAN ALWAYS FIND A GREAT MANY
MILITARY MEN IN THE
WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA. I KNOW
THEY ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE
WORK AND THE COMMITMENT OF
THE HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF
MEN AND WOMEN WHO
VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO THE
METROPOLITAN U.S.0.
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NO DOUBT ABOUT IT, U.S.0.
STAFFERS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE
ALSO PATRIOTS IN MY BOOK.
AND WHEN I TALK ABOUT
PATRIOTS, l'M ALSO TALKING
ABOUT THOSE OF YOU HERE
TONIGHT WHO PAY YOUR TAXES,
WHO BELONG TO ORGANIZATIONS
LIKE THE ROTARY AND THE PTA,
WHO OBEY THE LAW, WHO RAISE
THEIR FAMILIES, AND WHO PASS
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ALONG TO THEIR CHILDREN THE
VALUES THAT MADE AMERICA
GREAT: VALUES LIKE HONESTY,
HARD WORK, AND CIVILITY.
PRESIDENTS AND POLITICIANS
COME AND GO, BUT THOSE ARE
THE PATRIOTS ... YOU ARE THE
PATRIOTS ... THAT HAVE ALREADY
KEPT AMERICA MOVING FORWARD.
Fl NALLY, I DO WANT TO SHARE
WITH YOU SOME MEMORIES FROM
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A TRIP I MADE LAST YEAR TO
EUROPE, FOR THE 50TH
ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION
OF D-DAY.
IT WAS A REMARKABLE
JOURNEY. AND WHILE I ENJOYED
THE TIME I SPENT WITH MY FELLOW
VETERANS, WHAT MOVED ME
MORE WAS TALKING WITH THE
CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN
THAT MANY BROUGHT WITH THEM.
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IT'S HARD TO IMAGINE YOUR
FATHER AS A 18 OR 19 YEAR
OLD ... AND IT'S ALMOST
IMPOSSIBLE TO IMAGINE YOUR
GRANDFATHER AS A 18 OR 19
YEAR OLD. BUT THE FAMILIES
THAT VETERANS BROUGHT WITH
THEM WERE DOING JUST THAT--
MANY FOR THE FIRST TIME.
THEY REALIZED WHAT THEIR
FATHERS AND GRANDFATHERS HAD
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DONE ... THEY UNDERSTOOD THAT
THEY HAD RISKED THEIR LIVE FOR
DEMOCRACY .. AND I THINK MANY
OF THEM WENT HOME MUCH
PROUDER OF OUR COUNTRY AND
MUCH MORE PATRIOTIC THAN
BEFORE THEY MADE THE TRIP.
THEY UNDERSTAND--AS WE ALL
DO HERE THIS EVENING--THAT
AMERICA IS THE GREATEST
COUNTRY ON EARTH, AND
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WORKING TOGETHER AS
AMERICANS--AND AS PATRIOTS--WE
WILL ENSURE THAT THE BEST
CHAPTERS OF THE AMERICAN
STORY ARE YET TO BE WRITTEN,
AND THAT OUR COUNTRY'S BEST
DAYS ARE YET TO COME.
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