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CNO Speaks at Hampton Roads
T
he Hampton Roads Council kicked off the year
with its Annual Dinner Jan. 28. The event had
outstanding representation from all of the sea
services that included political, business and community
leadership. ADM Jonathan W. Greenert, the chief of naval
operations (CNO), was the distinguished guest speaker.
In Greenert’s opening remarks, he stated that in his four
years as serving in this honorable position he has been
consistent in two things: “The first is that I have attended
every State of the Union Address and the second that I
have attended every Navy League Hampton Roads Annual Dinner,” according to a report from Council Executive Director Mary Ellen Baldwin.
The council’s newly elected president, Bill Crow, welcomed the guests that included service members from PreCommissioning Units (PCUs) John Warner and Gerald
R. Ford, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and U.S. Marine
Corps Forces Command. ADM Philip S. Davidson, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and his wife, Tracy,
were welcomed to their first event since taking his new
post.
Greenert highlighted several issues during his remarks,
including the balancing act between ship construction
costs and the number of ships in the Navy in an era of
shrinking federal budgets; looking into the future through
a lens of increased automation for effective warfighting
campaigns; and forward operations in the littorals, making
sure the Navy and Marine Corps have ample capability to
carry out power projection from the sea, across any shoreline where necessary. He also noted the role the U.S. Navy
plays as an engine of the global economy, saying keeping
our sea lanes open is a global issue.
U.S. Navy photo
Chief of Naval Operations ADM Jonathan Greenert speaks at the annual
Hampton Roads Navy League Dinner where he provided the group with
a status update on the Navy. Greenert spoke with ADM Philip Davidson,
commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) at the USFF headquarters building for an office call and USFF all-flag officers meeting.
In 2016, Hampton Roads will have supported its 25th
commissioning. Council members are engaged with the
PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and PCU John Warner
(SSN 785), the latter to be commissioning Aug. 1. Information on commissioning activities for each ship is
available at www.ussgeraldrfordcommissioning.org and
www.ussjohnwarnercommissioning.org.
Navy League Hampton Roads continues to support our
sea services, hosting, planning and implementing myriad
programs that enhance our citizenry’s understanding of the
continuing need for a strong maritime defense, now more
than ever.
“I have attended every Navy League Hampton Roads Annual Dinner.”
– ADM Jonathan W. Greenert
In this issue...
2
President’s
Message
3
4
5
7
NOVA Blue Angels Pacific MM Bremerton
Council Night Council Council
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Sea
Cadets
9-10
11-12
Council Council
Update Alert
12-13
From
HQ
President’s Message
Dear fellow Navy Leaguers,
The Navy League has deep international roots. I attended the European
Region meeting in Barcelona, Spain,
and had the opportunity to visit with
our members from the region. What
a dedicated group. The majority are
nationals of the country in which they
live. They support the U.S. sea services any way they can. They want
more opportunities to do so, which
means they want increased ship and
unit visits to their countries. We held training for attendees,
covering areas such as council organization, officer and Board of Director
responsibilities, membership recruiting
that is unique to international councils, and other topics basic to council
operations. We had briefs from the
Madrid Council, in operation since
1965, and from the Romania Council,
which started in 2013. Both are highly
successful councils. Other council
presidents talked about their operations, and two themes emerged: They
were recruiting new members and getting existing members to become more
involved. These are familiar themes
that I hear at our domestic region
meetings.
The Navy League is building a great
foundation for international shows,
most recently hosting the USA Pavilion at NAVDEX Feb, 22-26 in Abu
Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. With
our international program, we
provide meeting space and support to
American government organizations,
and exhibiting opportunities for U.S.
companies in the Middle East/North
Africa, South America and the AsiaPacific region. The events fulfill the
Navy League’s mission to support the
international engagement strategies
of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and
Coast Guard.
Outreach at these shows helped us
attract more business to the upcoming
Sea-Air-Space exposition, April 12-15,
including several official international delegations; a panel that will see
our own Chief of Naval Operations
ADM Jonathan W. Greenert joined
by his counterparts from the United
Kingdom, Italy, Singapore and elsewhere; and, for the first time, a U.K.
Industry Pavilion on the show floor.
This program has increased the Navy
League’s profile abroad and at home,
and drawn attention to the amazing
work our councils do on behalf of the
sea services.
Speaking of Sea-Air-Space, 2015
marks the 50th year that the Navy
League has put on this exposition. It
has grown to be the largest maritime
show and professional development
program in the United States. If you
can make it to the Washington, D.C.,
area April 12-15, you ought to come
and have a look. Admission is free to
Navy League members. Visit Molly Long, president of the Madrid Council; Admiral Jaime Muñoz-Delgado, chief of the Spanish Navy; Navy League National President Jim Offutt;
and Nick Hayes, president of the European Region, at the Madrid Council
Board of Directors holiday dinner.
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www.seaairspace.org for complete
details.
Hope to see you there or at a meeting in the near future. Registration for
National Convention, June 16-21 in
Tampa, is open. Visit
http://navyleagueconvention.org/ for
more information.
Remember, we have to continue
to earn our position as the “Trusted
Partner of the Sea Services,” and we
need all hands on deck to execute our
mission.
My best to all of you,
James H. Offut
National President
Navy League of the United States
Frank Kendall III, undersecretary of defense for Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics (center), and National President Jim Offutt pose with the
aircrew of the MH-60R from the USS Carl Vinson at the NAVDEX 2015
Exposition at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
RADM Harris Returns to NOVA Council
RADM Sinclair M. Harris, vice
director for Operations, Joint Chiefs
of Staff (J3), made a return engagement before the Northern Virginia
(NOVA) Council during its February meeting at Navy League Headquarters in Arlington.
A Washington native, he spoke
at the March 2011 meeting of the
NOVA Council. This time around,
Harris was accompanied by his
wife, Cora, who is a life member of
the Navy League, and a member of
the NOVA Council.
The admiral’s informative slide
presentation amazed the gathering
with just how many Combatant
Command actions the J3 works on
a day-to-day basis, according to a
report from Council National Director Duane Wills. His remarks were
entertaining as well as very informative, and attendees came away
from that meeting with a deeper
appreciation of the work of the U.S.
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Harris fielded
a great number of questions and
comments from the group.
Harris was introduced by Roger
Camp, NOVA Council vice president for programs. Council
President Eugene Godwin was on
business travel, so Council Executive Vice President Nancy Gorell
presided over the evening’s activities.
As is the council’s tradition, the
meeting began by recognizing several outstanding men and women
from NOVA Council adopted ships
and units. These included two
Marines from Headquarters Marine
Corps Service Battalion, Henderson
Hall. LCpL Manuel Barragan-Rodriguez and Cpl Alan Flores were
recognized, respectively, as Marine
of the Quarter and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter. A special Bravo-Zulu to Flores, who had
been recognized in October 2014
as Noncommissioned Officer of the
Quarter. These young men were
highly praised and complimented
by their superiors, as emphasized by
Battalion SgtMaj Craig Cressman.
The NOVA Council also recognized three crew members of the
USS Gunston Hall, which currently
is moored at General Dynamics
NASSCO-Earl Industries shipyard
in Portsmouth, Va., for repairs and
alterations. The awards were
presented in absentia, and will be
personally presented in Portsmouth
by Gorell. Sailor of the Quarter
was Engineman 1st Class Roberts,
Junior Sailor of the Quarter was
Yeoman 2nd Class Stern and Blue
Jacket of the Quarter was Electrician’s Mate Fireman Hertz.
After the awards, NOVA Council Vice President for Legislative
Affairs Jon Kaskin reported on a
successful campaign to defeat an
amendment that would have harmed
the U.S. shipbuilding industry. The
amendment, filed by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., as part of the Keystone Pipeline legislation, sought to
repeal the U.S.-build requirement
of the Jones Act. It was not attached
to the bill that was approved by the
Senate in late January. The pipeline
bill was was vetoed by President
Barack Obama in February.
Dozens of NOVA Council members used the “Navy League Voice
to Congress” website application
to easily communicate with their
U.S. senators and representatives
about their opposition to McCain’s
amendment, according to Wills.
Photo Courtesy of Duane Wills
At left, Headquarters Marine Corps Service Battalion SgtMaj Craig Cressman and Northern Virginia Council Executive Vice President Nancy
Gorell, and, at right, RADM Sinclair M. Harris, vice director for Operations, Joint Chiefs of Staff, stand with Cpl Alan Flores and LCpL Manuel
Barragan-Rodriguez, who were recognized as Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter and Marine of the Quarter, respectively, during the
council’s February meeting at Navy League Headquarters in Arlington.
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Blue Angels Night at Imperial Valley
Photo courtesy of NLUS Life Member John Kline
The Imperial Valley, Calif., Council hosted the U.S. Navy
Flight Demonstration Squadron — the Blue Angels — at
its monthly dinner Feb. 3 at the Mirage Club. This was the
Blue Angels’ first public engagement during their training
season at Naval Air Facility El Centro.
The Imperial Valley Council, chartered in 1949, immediately adopted the Blue Angels when they made the decision to make El Centro their winter training home in 1967.
Since that time, the council continues to sponsor the Blue
Angels, and host a yearly “Blue Angels Night,” where the
newly formed team is officially introduced to the Imperial
Valley community. The council serves up a locally raised
and hand-cut 16-ounce T-bone steak dinner to the guests.
Blue Angels “Boss” CAPT Tom Frosch introduced the
2015 Flight Demonstration Team, which consists of flight
officers and the support team of non-flight officers that
serve as events coordinator, maintenance officer, flight
surgeon, administrative officer, public affairs officer and
supply officer, as well as their two Boeing technical representatives. During the dinner, Frosch presented Council
President Steve Benton with the first Blue Angels lithograph of the year.
The Blue Angels represent the finest from the Navy and
Marine Corps. Each member, whether officer or enlisted,
is hand-picked from the fleet to be part of the team. Every
year, this select group begins a two- or three-year rotation
traveling across the country and around the world to perform for millions of spectators.
In addition to the flight officers, the team consists of approximately 100 enlisted Sailors and Marines. Alternating
crews of about 45 team members travel to each show site.
All career-oriented enlisted Sailor or Marine applicants
come recommended for Blue Angel duty by their current commanding officer. Applicants go through extensive
screening, including interviewing with the members of each
of the 15 squadron work centers. The selection process
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Photo courtesy of NLUS Life Member John Kline
secures the squadron’s tradition of excellence, ensuring the
Blue Angels are a direct reflection of the professionalism
of today’s Sailors and Marines. After completing their Blue
Angel tour, individuals return to the fleet to continue their
naval careers.
Selected enlisted personnel volunteer for a three-year
tour with the squadron. Though every team member brings
skills in a distinct job specialty, each is expected to work
beyond that specialty, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Blue Angels. The squadron consists of seven
distinct departments, jointly responsible for guaranteeing
command readiness. A tribute to this dedicated team is the
fact that the Blue Angels never have canceled an air show
due to a maintenance problem.
Imperial Valley Council Photo
The Imperial Valley Council celebrated its 66th birthday with the 2015
Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron on Feb. 3, with over 100
members, Blue Angels officers and Naval Air Facility El Centro personnel
in attendance. CAPT Tom Frosch introduced the 2015 Team and Council
President Steve Benton received the Blue Angels’ first lithograph of the
season.
Pacific Merchant Marine Council Engaged
Besides its Navy League affiliation, the Pacific
Merchant Marine Council and its members are engaged in several additional maritime organizations
and events. Such is the case with the California
Maritime Leadership Symposium, which meets annually, most recently Feb. 24-25 in Sacramento.
Three members are instrumental in staging the
event. Others are featured speakers, and still others have been recognized with awards. In fact, the
lifetime achievement award has a member’s name
attached to it, Gary Gregory. This year, member
Norman Fassler-Katz, now retired, was recognized
for his efforts as Senior Consultant, Senate Transportation Select Committee on California Ports and
Goods Movement.
A few years ago, networking was a Navy League
buzzword and the Pacific Merchant Marine Council
took it to heart. Commissioned in 2006, it immediately reached out to a maritime community frequently
neglected by other councils. Bonds were formed with:
■ American Maritime Partnership,
www.americanmaritimepartnership.com
■ Bay Planning Coalition,
www.bayplanningcoalition.org
■ California Marine & Intermodal Transportation System Advisory Council, www.calmitsac.org
■ Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors (“Ally” status), www.tradecorridors.org
■ FuturePorts (“Strategic Partner” status),
www.futureports.org
■ Los Angeles Maritime Museum Foundation,
www.lamaritimemuseum.org
■ Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region,
www.sfmx.org
■ San Francisco Maritime National Park Association,
www.maritime.org
The executive directors of these organizations are
also members of the council.
Good fortune occurred when the council was seeking a Sea Cadet division to sponsor and support. The
Arkansas Division, based at U.S. Coast Guard Sector
San Francisco facilities on Yerba Buena Island in the
middle of the bay, lacked recognition by the many
councils nearby. So in 2009, the council and the division teamed up.
By coincidence, the division has a maritime industry
leaning. Both the previous and current commanding
officers were maritime employed. A few years ago,
Council President Phelps Hobart was able to arrange
for a year of Seafarers International Union training for
a cadet chief. With his new U.S. Coast Guard licenses,
the cadet has served aboard U.S. ships and may apply
to attend the Naval or Merchant Marine Academy. He
paved the way for more cadets to get similar training
scholarships.
Photo courtesy of Phelps Hobart
Phelps Hobart, president of the Pacific Merchant Marine Council, with
the council’s adopted National Liberty Ship Memorial SS Jeremiah
O’Brien, Pier 45 (Fisherman’s Wharf), in San Francisco. The Rosie
the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park is located on
the waterfront in nearby Richmond.
The Band of the West Sea Cadet Division became
a part of the Arkansas Division and then, two years
ago, branched out on its own. In addition to presenting
youth awards for the Arkansas Division, the council has
provided awards for the band. The Band of the West
Division would welcome Navy League council sponsorship and support.
A number of members are members of other councils.
Others served in the Merchant Marine. Their support
is greatly appreciated. Social media is used extensively
for informational and recruiting purposes. Ahead, the
council will further engage within the maritime industry as well as advise elected officials and the public that
the fourth sea service, the U.S.-flag Merchant Marine,
is essential for our nation’s defense and prosperity.
Photo courtesy of Phelps Hobart
Member Norman Fassler-Katz was recognized for his efforts as
Senior Consultant, Senate Transportation Select Committee on California Ports and Goods Movement.
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Coast Guard Enlisted Standouts Recognized
The Bremerton/Olympic Peninsula Council recognized
the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office (SFO)
Port Angeles 2014 Enlisted Person of the Year (EPOY) and
the Fourth Quarter 2014 Enlisted Person of the Quarter
(EPOQ) during a recent Command All-Hands gathering.
At the ceremony, Navy Leaguer Ken Sweeney presented
2014 EPOY, Aviation Electrical Technician 1st Class
(AET2) Trevor Sly, and the Fourth Quarter 2014 EPOQ,
Machinery Technician 2nd Class (MK2) Shaine Wells, with
soaring eagle statuettes engraved with their names following an introduction by the station’s commanding officer,
CDR Andrew Eriks, who also detailed their achievements
that led to their selection as key unit leaders in 2014.
According to his citation, as the Avionics Shop supervisor, Sly led six avionics technicians and two maintenance
mechanics through the successful completion of more than
4,000 aircraft maintenance labor hours. In doing so, he enabled the unit to successfully support more than 2,000 flight
hours (well above the fleet average), 203 search-and-rescue
cases, as well as all mission readiness requirements. When
assigned as the Night Shift Primary Quality Assurance
Inspector, he monitored complex maintenance practices and
ensured all work was completed in compliance with manufactures specifications. His pursuit of perfection resulted
in all aircraft receiving safe for flight certification after the
completion of eight heavy maintenance evolutions.
Sly’s fleet-wide reputation of possessing and demonstrating excellent communication skills, mountaineering
experience and weapons expertise also resulted in him
being hand-picked by the Coast Guard Office of Aviation
Forces to participate as a recent member of a U.S. Army’s
Bremerton/Olympic Peninsula Council Photo
Ken Sweeney (right), representing the Navy League of the United States
Bremerton/Olympic Peninsula Council, helps recognize U.S. Coast Guard
Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles 2014 Enlisted Person of the
Year, AET2 Trevor Sly (center), along with the station’s commanding officer, CDR Andrew Eriks (left).
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Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command team conducting
a search for two Coast Guard members missing in action
since 1943 near Koge Bay, Greenland.
MK2 Wells, the 4th Quarter 2014 EPOQ, Wells was cited
for demonstrating superior knowledge and skills while assisting six cutters, supporting three stations, and maintaining the unit’s facilities and equipment. His efforts greatly
contributed to the station attaining an unusually high
Ready-for-Operations score of 97.5 percent.
He also managed the work list of the Machinery Technician Shop, ensuring the completion of more than 150
Preventive Maintenance Procedures and 15 casualty repairs
aboard five cutters and 14 small boats. During a busy
autumn search-and-rescue season, he was able to conduct
maintenance on all SFO-supported assets and facilities
assets without a lapse in service, thereby ensuring that
Western Sector Puget Sound vessels maintained a high state
of operational readiness throughout the season.
The Coast Guard has been present at Port Angeles for
more than 150 years. The current Air Station/SFO Port Angeles is a dual-mission unit charged with both operational
and support responsibilities. Operational responsibilities
include conducting search and rescue, law enforcement/
homeland security and resource protection activities in an
area that includes the Strait of Juan De Fuca and the northwestern coast of Washington around the Olympic Peninsula
to the mouth of Puget Sound.
The unit also provides logistical support to other Coast
Guard Sector Puget Sound units located on the Olympic
and Quimper Peninsulas and the northwest coast of
Washington.
Bremerton/Olympic Peninsula Council Photo
Sweeney (right), also helps recognize U.S. Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles Fourth Quarter 2014 Enlisted Person of the
Quarter, MK2 Shaine Wells (center), along with Eriks (left).
NAVY LEAGUE
NATIONAL
CONVENTION
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Steering Committee Meeting
7:30AM – 11:30AM
Nominating Committee (CLOSED)
5:00PM – 6:00PM
Regional Presidents Meeting
8:00AM – 9:30AM
Investment Committee
Communications Committee
8:30AM – 9:30AM
Town Hall Meeting with National
President & President-Elect
7:30AM – 9:00AM
Council President’s
Breakfast and Training
8:30AM – 9:30AM
Award Winner Briefing
9:00AM – 2:00PM
Ship Commissioning of the USCG
Cutter Richard Dixon (WPC-1113)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
8:00AM – 9:00AM
Meetings Committee Meeting
8:00AM – 9:30AM
Financial Presentation
& Audit Overview
8:00AM – 9:30AM
Proxy Committee Meeting
9:30AM – 11:30AM
Executive Committee Meeting
12:00PM – 5:00PM
Hospitality Suite
1:00PM – 4:00PM
Board of Directors Meeting
5:00PM – 7:30PM
Welcome Aboard Reception
EVENING
Dinner on Own
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Hospitality Suite
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Hospitality Suite
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Navy League Foundation
Communications Workshop
Legislative Affairs Committee
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Sea Services Panel
12:00PM – 1:30PM
Hall of Fame & Honors Luncheon
2:00PM – 3:30PM
Awards Committee
Membership Committee
STEM Information Exchange
2:00PM – 5:00PM
Spouse Event
2:00PM – 5:00PM
NSCC Board of Directors Meeting
3:45PM – 5:15PM
International Committee
Development Committee
Coast Guard Affairs Committee
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Speaker Series/ USAA Wealth
Management Seminar
11:45AM – 1:30PM
Sea Services Luncheon
2:00PM – 3:30PM
NSCC Foundation
Mentor Program Update
Automated Council
Annual Report Demo
Maritime Policy Committee
IT Committee
3:45PM – 5:15PM
Youth Committee
Merchant Marine
Affairs Committee
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Speaker Series/USAA Wealth
Management Seminar
3:00PM – 4:00PM
Annual Meeting of Members
4:00PM – 5:00PM
New Board of Directors Meeting
5:00PM – 6:00PM
New Executive Committee Meeting
6:00PM – 7:15PM
President’s Circle/
1902 Society Reception
6:30PM – 7:30PM
Final Night Reception
7:30PM – 9:30PM
Final Night Banquet
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
9:00AM – 10:00AM
Interfaith Service
EVENING
Dinner on Own
EVENING
Dinner on Own
JUNE 16–21, 2015
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Many Opportunities for Navy League Cadets
By Petty Officer 2nd Class Jack Hixson, NLCC
Training Ship Orion, Mountain View, Calif.
Many Navy League cadets struggle to figure out their
place in the Cadet Corps. There are a lot of older cadets
who seem to have access to better training and leadership
positions. But I’m here to tell you the ways that League
Cadets like me can take full advantage of all our program
has to offer.
I have been promoted to Petty Officer Second Class with
a goal to become a Ship’s Leading Petting Officer. Being a
Petty Officer means I can lead marches, staff trainings and
lots more. I am able to attend various trainings, and I can
choose from a huge variety of training types. I have been
able to learn about the Navy and other branches of the military and their rates. I also have visited many places, such
as Camp Pendleton and Camp San Luis Obispo. We are
able to spend the night on various ships including the SS
Lane Victory, the SS Gem State and USS Callaghan. You
earn ribbons and are recognized for things you learn. I have
made many new friends from all over the country.
In each of the trainings I have attended I was able to
learn fun and interesting things I did not know before. At
my first training, League Orientation, we learned all about
the Sea Cadets and military life. The fun part was making new friends. I attended Navy SEAL training, which
has been my favorite so far. We learned about weapons
and shooting. I received some medical training and I was
able to scuba dive, which I had never done before. I built
an underwater SeaPerch at STEM training. I also attended
leadership training where we learned how to be leaders and
take charge. I am looking forward to my next training and
seeing the friends I have made.
I attend bi-monthly drills where we learn naval history
and marching drills. We have tied knots and have had different visitors sharing their military experiences and what
they do. I have gone to different community events like
Photo courtesy of PO2 Hixson, NLCC
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jack Hixson (second from left) with some of his
shipmates at NLCC SEAL training.
the commissioning of USS America during San Francisco’s
Fleet Week. We visited Coast Guard Island Alameda and
were able to spend the night aboard a ship. I attended a memorial service honoring veterans who have served. We also
get together with other units for challenges and trainings.
Because of this program and these trainings, I am learning things I would not have known as a normal middle
school student. Younger League Cadets can also select
trainings just like the older cadets do. I now feel like I
know more about military life. It has been an amazing experience and I am excited to attend trainings and drills.
I encourage all League Cadets to join early and take advantage of all the program has to offer and don’t be afraid
of trying new things!
This article has been reprinted from the March 2015
“Sea Cadet Quarterly.” For more articles about teamwork, growing as a leader and an interview with Rep.
Madeleine Z. Bordallo, D-Guam, check out the latest
“Sea Cadet Quarterly” at
www.seacadets.org/scq.
Or connect with the Sea Cadets Online.
http://www.seacadets.org/
www.facebook.com/usnscc
https://www.twitter.com/seacadets
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Council News and Updates
BREMERTON/OLYMPIC PENINSULA
Again this year, in alignment with the national Navy
League objective of supporting initiatives in science, engineering, technology and math (STEM), the
Bremerton-Olympic, Wash., Council is sponsoring
multiple awards at all grade levels at the Washington
State Science & Engineering Fair (WSSEF). They also
are assembling an esteemed judging team to help with
general judging and to identify the Navy League award
recipients.
The fair runs March 27-28 at Bremerton High
School. An estimated 600 students and 100 teachers
from across the state will be in attendance, and there
will be a concurrent science film festival. There will be
two awards ceremonies hosted by Mayor Patty Lent.
For more information visit https://wssef.org.
DENVER
The Denver Council held its January Council dinner
at the Hilton Garden Inn on Jan. 23 in Aurora, Colo.
CDR Matt Savage of Naval Recruiting Command Denver provided a presentation on the global operations of
today’s naval forces.
The council also presented awards to active-duty
Sailors from the Naval Recruiting District Denver.
Chris Puleio received a gift in recognition of her longtime support of the Denver Council. And outgoing
Council President, Dan Puleio, was presented a gift
clock by 2015 President Linda Morris.
Commanding Officer of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet
Corps (USNSCC) Lexington Division, LCDR David
Fong, USNSCC, was presented with a check by Puleio.
The Council supports the Lexington Division of the
USNSCC and the Blue Ghost Training Division of the
Navy League Cadet Corps.
SAN DIEGO
The guest speaker for the January monthly meeting
of the San Diego Council was CAPT Robert A. Hall
Jr., commanding officer of the USS America (LHA 6).
Hall thanked the Navy League for all that they do for
the Navy and its personnel. His presentation began with
the statement that “he is the first commanding officer
of a great ship and it gets better as it is named the USS
America after our great a country.”
Hall started his career as a Merchant Mariner, graduating from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and
then transferred over to the Navy and receiving his
commission from Officer Candidate School. Hall’s
infectious attitude was received with laughter and awe
as he told the group about the eight phases of building
the ship.
Hall answered several questions from our members
and was presented a Navy League History book for being guest speaker.
ORANGE COUNTY
The Orange County Council was in San Diego on
Feb. 6 to present awards to its adopted Submarine
Squadron 11. The council joined Commodore Gene
Doyle in presenting the Junior and Senior Sailor of the
first Quarter, fiscal 2015, and the Junior/Senior Sailor
of the Year Award 2014. The council presented a certificate and a cash stipend to each Sailor. Congratulations
to MM1 Mitchell Gatton, YN2(SS) Mark Cardenas,
EM1(SS) Jonathan Isaac and YN2 Benjamin Stone.
Orange County Council Photo
Orange County Navy League member Brett Nelson congratulates
EM1(SS) Jonathan Isaac on his selection as Sailor of the Quarter,
1st Quarter 2015.
SARASOTA-MANATEE
At its annual joint meeting with the Port Manatee Propeller Club, held on Feb. 12 at the Bradenton
Yacht Club, Carlos Diaz of World Direct Shipping
spoke about the new service that his company recently
inaugurated between Mexico and Florida. World Direct
shipping operates a container ship service that provides direct, door-to-door sea cargo transport between
Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, and Port Manatee, Fla. The
service connects the key central and southern markets
of Mexico, including Mexico City, to west Florida and
the eastern United States, and vice versa. According
to Diaz, their short transit times and trip frequency
are ideal for perishable cargo, and for those customers that need more reliability and less handling than
conventional over-the-road-trucks can provide, and
they offer service for refrigerated and oversized cargo.
Their service is once-per-week, with a two-and-a-halfday transit in each direction. Diaz’s presentation was
very interesting, and another reminder of the economic
importance of Port Manatee to the community.
SAVANNAH
CDR Todd Figannbaum, commanding officer of the
Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska
Blue Crew, was the featured speaker at the February
dinner meeting held at Carey Hilliard’s Banquet Center.
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The Alaska is the official adopted ship from Kings Bay,
Ga., Submarine Base. The Savannah Council has gotten to
know the Alaska quite well over the last several years at
many events and activities with the ships officers and crew.
Figgebaum reflected on the submarine service and its
relationship with the Savannah Navy League, as well as
discussing his boat, the way ahead and his great crew. He
then presented a USS Alaska (SSBN 732) plaque to Tom
Latham and Pat Yovich for the Savannah Council and the
NJROTCU from Jenkins High School presented the colors.
TAMPA
The Tampa Council hosted the Florida Region Meeting
at the Grand Hyatt in Tampa on Feb. 6-7. The nominating
committee also met. National President James H. Offutt was on hand to share points of interest for the Navy
League’s direction and energy. President-elect Skip Witunski presented the Scroll of Honor to Dave Sullivan, region
vice president of Legislative Affairs and a National Director, for his years of leadership in the Navy League.
Photo Courtesy of Skip Witunski
Tampa Council President Jason Allen accepts the award for the council
with the most new members from President-elect Skip Witunski
WESTERN CONNECTICUT
On March 19, the Western Connecticut Council was
scheduled to convene for its delayed annual meeting and
holiday dinner at the Riverside Yacht Club. Special guest
speaker will be CAPT Carl Lahti, commanding officer
(CO), Naval Submarine Base, New London.
Lahti became the 50th CO of the Submarine Base in May
2013; it totals more than 680 acres and is home to 15 attack
submarines.
A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Lahti is a 1989 graduate of
the U.S. Naval Academy and holds graduate degrees in
Electrical Engineering and National Security and Strategic
Studies. In addition to many operational assignments, Lahti
served as an Associate Fellow on the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group, a division chief on the Joint
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Staff, and as CO of the ballistic-missile submarine USS
Nebraska, completing four deterrent patrols.
The captain anticipates focusing on two areas in his
presentation: first, the Submarine Force and the significant
role submarines play in our national defense; second, the
Submarine Base, its operations, its continuing transformation, and its impact on Connecticut and the local economy.
With the New London Submarine Base being the oldest
and largest military operation in Connecticut, this will be a
timely and informative evening.
The event will also include the annual election of council
officers.
WILLIAMSBURG-YORKTOWN
CAPT John F. Meier, prospective commanding officer
of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), spoke at
the Jan. 14 meeting of the Williamsburg-Yorktown Council, held at the Port of York Club on the U.S. Coast Guard
Training Center Yorktown, Va. He discussed the ship’s
motto, “Integrity at the Helm,” which characterizes the life
and leadership of the former president. Meier also reviewed
the technologies and design features that will be aboard
the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, including a larger flight
deck, electromagnetic catapults, advanced weapons systems, and a command culture that is founded on “character
and quality of work.”
FLORIDA
Navy League Southern Region President Tom Pruter and
Gulf Coast East Area President Mark Harden conducted a
training session for the new officers and new board members (all pictured below) of the Mobile, Pensacola, and
Santa Rosa Councils in Pensacola, Fla., on Feb. 21. The
workshop provided an opportunity to better understand the
tools and resources available on the Navy League national
website and to set plans for the coming year. It also offered
the participants a venue to brainstorm membership ideas as
well as to share best practices among the councils.
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Council Alert
Council Alert Provided by William Waylett, Consultant for Regional Programs
Grassroots Legislative Initiative
This year we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our
grassroots legislative initiative. This important program
is managed in the field by region leaders – Region
Presidents, Area Presidents and Region Vice Presidents-Legislative Affairs (RVP-LA). Is your council
participating? If not, here’s the pitch:
The Grassroots Legislative Initiative (GLI) fulfills the
Navy League mission of educating the public and our
leaders about the importance of strong U.S. sea services for both our national defense and sustaining U.S.
participation in the global economy. Every member of
Congress (MOC) depends on global trade to sustain the
economy in their district since most business entities
prosper by participating in the global economy.
Our advocacy for the sea services, the people in uniform and their families is a core strategy for growth in
membership of the Navy League.
Council participation in the program is supported by
training programs:
■ Officers, board members and interested individuals
can learn the basics elements of the GLI in the Field
Leader Orientation workshop, held every month on the
first Thursday.
■ RVP-LA selectees, as well as Council Vice PresidentLA selectees learn the basics requirements of their job
in the monthly RVPLA workshop, held on the third
Thursday.
Presenter workshops are held four times per month as
follows:
Presentation One — Navy Shipbuilding is held on the
first Tuesday every month.
Presentation Two — Coast Guard Modernization is
held on the second Tuesday every month.
Presentation Three — U.S. Merchant Marine is held
on the third Tuesday every month.
Presentation Four — U.S. Marine Corps is held on
the fourth Tuesday every month.
Every two years (this year will be the next event) the
Navy League conducts a Congressional Fly-in. Teams
of Navy League volunteers visit MOCs and their staff
members to provide an overview of our GLI and our
concerns. Special training sessions are held to prepare
these volunteers for their visits to The Hill.
Any Navy League leader or member who wants
to participate in the GLI or just learn about this core
initiative should contact their RVP-LA to schedule
themselves for a workshop.
RVP-LAs by region are:
Empire Region — Roger Bing,
bingo165@verizon.net
Florida Region — Dave Sullivan,
dcsintelman@aol.com
Great Lakes Region — Bob Wilson,
yoemanbob@yahoo.com
Liberty Region — Harry Boyd,
hmboyd@fuse.net
Lone Star Region — Tim Hunsberger,
tahunsberger@earthlink.net
Mid-Atlantic Region — Michael Werbowetzki,
mpwseatek@aol.com
Midwest Region — Ward Cook,
ward@cozadcompany.com
New England Region — Tomi Olson,
tomi.olson@gmail.com
Northwest Region — Scott Smith,
scott.smith@trmnet.com
Pacific Region — Nora Ruebrook,
nora@omegahub.tv
Pacific Central Region — Tom Winant,
tom.winant@gmail.com
Pacific Southwest Region — Jim Bras,
jimbras@earthlink.net
Rocky Mountain Region — Jim Bras,
jimbras@earthlink.net
South Atlantic Coast Region — Don Giles,
dongiles@mindspring.com
Southern Region — Walter Reese,
waltr1@bellsouth.net
Online Community Field Calendar
A calendar of upcoming field events and activities is
now included in the Online Community. Council, Area
and Region leaders can post their events on this calendar, which can be accessed by all members. Please add
your important events to this calendar.
IRS Information
IRS resources available to councils.
If you have a technical or procedural question relating to Exempt Organizations (EOs), visit the Charities
and Nonprofits homepage on the IRS.gov web site:
http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Charitable-Organizations/Exemption-Requirements-Section-501%28c%29%283%29-Organizations
Reminder Council Tax Returns (IRS Form 990) are
due May 15.
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Other important resources (partially described below):
■ EO Select Check
■ A-Z Index
■ Calendar of Events
■ Stay Exempt
■ Life Cycle
■ Free articles for your publications
■ Subscribe to the EO Update
If you have a specific question about exempt organizations, call EO Customer Account Services at (877) 8295500.
The Life Cycle of an Exempt Organization external link
is: http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/LifeCycle-of-an-Exempt-Organization
The Life Cycle tool provides information on points of
intersection between organizations and the IRS. Materials include explanatory information and links to forms an
organization may need to file during the five stages of its
charitable life.
Existing Organizations Course Summaries (download at
http://www.stayexempt.irs.gov/ResourceLibrary.aspx)
Workshop 1 Summary: Tax-Exempt Status
Learn the ABCs of 501(c)(3) tax exemption and how to
avoid activities that jeopardize it.
Workshop 2 Summary: Unrelated Business Income
Identify income-producing activities that generate taxable
income and learn how to report and pay taxes on it.
Workshop 3 Summary: Employment Issues
Learn the differences between employees, independent
contractors and volunteers, and the different tax treatment
required for each.
Workshop 4 Summary: Form 990
Walk through the steps of filling out Form 990, and learn
how good recordkeeping is essential for accurate completion.
Workshop 5 Summary: Required Disclosures
Learn your organization’s responsibilities to disclose
certain types of information to the general public.
Small and Medium-sized 501(c)(3) Organizations
Workshop
These downloadable PDF chapters come straight out of
the Small to Mid-sized Workshop participant text books
offered at Exempt Organization’s one-day workshops for
small and mid-size section 501(c)(3) exempt organizations. These live workshops, presented by experienced
Exempt Organizations specialists, explain what 501(c)(3)
organizations must do to keep their tax-exempt status. This
introductory workshop is designed for the administrators
or volunteers responsible for an organization’s tax compliance. Pre-registration is required. Visit the Exempt Organizations Workshop Events Calendar external link for more
information.
Phone Forums and Webinars
This list includes various presentations provided by the
Exempt Organizations team. Many can also be found on
www.irsvideos.gov. Recording of presentation topics available now are:
■ Unrelated Business Income and Exempt Organizations
■ Form 990N and Form 990EZ filing tips
News from Headquarters
Spotlight on 2015 National Convention
Tampa, Fla., Convention Chairman Skip Witunski and his
team are busy working on events for this year’s convention,
June 16-21 at the Grand Hyatt - Tampa Bay. Here is a sneak
peek of a few events in the works.
USCGC Dixon Commissioning
The commissioning of this Sentinel-class patrol cutter will be held on Saturday, June 20, at 10 a.m., at Port
Tampa Bay Cruise Terminal 3, with a reception immediately following. There will be an ice sculpture of the ship’s
crest and the attendance is FREE; 800 to 1,000 people are
expected to attend.
Named in honor of Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Richard
Dixon, who as coxswain of a 44-foot motor lifeboat was
credited with saving lives in Tillamook Bay, Ore., during
two incidents on the July 4 weekend in 1980, will be the
first Sentinel-class cutter to be homeported in Puerto Rico.
Dixon, who died in 2010, was a rare two-time recipient of
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the Coast Guard Medal, one of the nation’s highest noncombat honors.
Welcome Reception
On Wednesday, June 20, Navy League members will
meet the local mayors and congressmen, along with World
War II veterans, to honor those who serve, along with
officials from U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special
Operations Command. The event will start out with the Sea
Cadets dancing to swing music of the World War II era,
and the guest veterans will judge the talent and present an
award. Attendees will be entertained by the Deacon Blues
Band, made up in part by emergency room doctors from
Tampa General.
For more information on events, contact Skip Witunski
at skip@witunski.com. Be sure to check the Convention website at http://www.navyleagueconvention.org/
for information on registration, hotel information and the
program.
News from Headquarters
Legislative Affairs Update
Navy League Legislative Affairs has started 2015
with a sprint! The 114th Congress was sworn in on Jan.
3 and new and returning members of Congress and
their staffs have been getting settled. The Navy League
has been working to get them quickly informed on the
needs of the sea services.
The Navy House Liaison Office ran a hospitality
table at the orientation for new members of Congress.
The Navy League sponsored the table and supplied
refreshments and Seapower Almanacs, which allowed
new members to become acquainted with Navy legislative staff. Also, in coordination with the Navy legislative staff, the Navy League-sponsored informational
brief series is again off and running and has been very
well attended. They provide an opportunity for congressional staff to receive a brief on various topics from
the officer in charge of the program to gain detailed
information and ask the speaker in-depth questions.
The Navy League’s Voice to Congress voter engagement program is off to a big start in the new year. An
amendment from Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., in the
Keystone Pipeline legislation that went before the
Senate in January would have removed the critical
U.S.-build requirement provisions of the Jones Act. The
Jones Act requires vessels in domestic waterborne trade
to be owned by U.S. citizens, built in the United States
and crewed by U.S. mariners. These provisions keep
American shipping companies, shipyards, mariners,
maritime academies and thousands of people working. In a very short amount of time, Navy Leaguers
sent more than 575 letters to their senators opposing
the McCain Amendment. The prompt and enthusiastic
efforts of Navy Leaguers had such an impact that the
amendment was not brought to the Senate floor for
consideration!
The Navy League also helped the Coast Guard attain regular funding. There was a very real chance that
there would be a Department of Homeland Security
shutdown, meaning active-duty Coast Guard men and
women would be working without pay, retirees would
not receive their pay, and a number of programs and
contracts would be delayed. More than 11,700 e-mails
were sent to Congress to help the men and women
who protect our coasts and save lives to receive their
well-deserved pay. Thank you for helping the Coast
Guard — your voice, actions and passion made a real
difference.
STEM Expo at Sea-Air-Space
The Navy League STEM Institute is proud to announce that it will host the Naval STEM Exposition, a
one-day event in partnership with the Office of Naval
Research that will highlight the importance of careers
in science, technology, engineering and math in the
maritime workforce (civilian and military). This event
will be held on Sunday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m., at the Gaylord Convention Center in National
Harbor, Md.
Hands-on exhibits range from Marine Corps robotics
to virtual flight simulators. Career exploration exhibits
will allow students to understand the wide range of careers needed to support our maritime nation and inform
students on the type of education needed to pursue fulfilling careers. Students in grades six to 12 are encouraged to attend and set the direction of their education
today to have the naval career of their future!
We want to hear from you on the STEM activities
your council is doing. Please send your stories to
communications@navyleague.org.
If your council wants to start a STEM program,
please visit the Navy League STEM Institute Tools and
Resources at http://navyleague.org/stem/tools.html.
For SAS program, registration and hotel information,
visit the SAS website at http://www.seaairspace.org/.
What Is STEM Education?
Why Does It Matter?
By Stacy McFarland
Staff Vice President, Development and Programs
Some Navy League members have recently asked
“Why should the Navy League be involved in STEM
and, if we are active locally, why should we care about
any STEM activities at the national level?”
Over the past 15 years, “STEM” has become a commonly used buzz word, even though it is an acronym
for science, technology, engineering and math. There
are several variations of the word, including STEAM
and STEM-H, which extend to cover arts and health,
respectively.
The National Science Foundation is credited with
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starting the STEM education initiative in 2001 in an effort
to address the lack of students from the United States qualified for high-tech jobs. The nation’s workforce pipeline
of qualified personnel in STEM fields needs to be greatly
increased to meet the growing demand of our sea services
and the corporations that support them. Many corporations and government contractors do not have enough U.S.
citizens with the appropriate skill sets required to obtain security clearance, which negatively impacts both workforce
development and our national security.
When discussing STEM, it cannot be a grassroots or national discussion solely. Navy League councils act locally
to foster an interest in our nation’s youth into these career
fields. Currently there are active discussions on the Navy
League’s LinkedIn page as well as the Navy League STEM
Working Group regarding STEM and why it matters. Members are encouraged to join these groups, learn more and
participate in the discussions.
The STEM Working Group is a network-sharing platform
that exists for members to share their council/area/region
experiences and post questions relating to STEM and outreach. The goal is to share and learn from each other locally
and nationally. The STEM discussion is not cut and dry. It
is a multifaceted and constantly evolving dialogue, as it has
been over the last 14 years.
Many Navy League councils around the world are actively engaged in outreach to local youth through informal
learning and after-school activities, and have been for quite
a while. The two most commonly used kits to engage with
youth are SeaPerch and First Robotics.
Jerry Clusen, director of Outreach for the NLUS Greater
Green Bay Area Council in Wisconsin, stated that the
council is partnering with the North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance (NCMMA) in the use of SeaPerch for
STEM outreach. They are launching their initial SeaPerch
effort with two area schools in Northeast Wisconsin and
the VADM Flatley Sea Cadet unit in Green Bay with four
SeaPerch kits.
The Navy League Southern Region has 10 SeaPerch users ranging from Sea Cadets, 4H Club, NJROTC, Military/
Maritime Academy and base After School Programs, according to Tom Pruter, Region President.
These are only two examples of our councils, but there
are many more. Additionally, the Naval Sea Cadet Corps is
actively leading the way with the cadets to ensure they have
the necessary skills to help feel the workforce demands and
partnering with our councils, where able.
The Navy League National Headquarters is hosting a
Naval STEM Exposition, co-sponsored by the Office of
Naval Research (ONR), on April 12. This is the day before
the Sea-Air-Space Exposition, which facilitates ease of
participation by area labs and companies. The ONR support
is covering the cost of the event, ensuring all exhibitors and
attendees are able to participate free of charge. The goal is
to launch this first year without cost to the Navy League
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and seek corporate support for future years above and beyond the cost of the event.
The excess future funds can then be used as grants to
councils/areas/regions for support of STEM efforts. The
Navy League STEM Institute is the umbrella under which
STEM outreach can take place nationally. It was not created to supplant any local efforts; rather it was established
as a way to pursue national grants and sponsorships to support local efforts.
As with all programs the Navy League does to support
the sea services, we are stronger as a combined unit than
separate. Experiences and stories that help another council or national efforts should be shared in open forums for
communication. Visit this LinkedIn site:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=673009
8&trk=anet_ug_hm. Talk with your local Sea Cadet unit
to see what they are doing and how it could be expanded
with support. Ask questions of national staff. (stem@
navyleague.org)
Amazon Smile
The Navy League is part of the Amazon Smile program.
Amazon will make a donation to the Navy League for
every purchase made under an account registered with
Amazon Smile. Get your shopping done and support the
great work of the Navy League at the same time.
Click here to register today: http://smile.amazon.com/
ch/53-0116710
Facebook Tips
Having trouble finding content for your council’s Facebook page? While original content is ideal, don’t overlook
sharing. Visit pages like National Headquarters, Seapower
Magazine, Sea Cadets, Sea-Air-Space or those of other
councils. If you see a post you like, or think it would benefit your council, simply click the share button. Then you
can either write an additional comment to go along with the
post, or share the post as is. This is a fast, easy way to keep
your page looking fresh and updated with content.
Have a busy week? Don’t forget about the schedule
function. After you type up your post, click the arrow next
to “Post” and you will see the “Schedule” option. This is a
great solution for anyone who needs a little help.
If you ever have a question regarding Facebook, Twitter or other social media, feel free to send your question to
communications@navyleague.org and we’ll try to help
you out.
Here are some useful Facebook pages to follow:
Navy League National –
www.facebook.com/NavyLeagueUS
Seapower Magazine –
www.facebook.com/SeapowerMagazine
Sea Cadet Headquarters –
www.facebook.com/usnscc
News from Headquarters
50 Years of Sea-Air-Space
By Kevin Traver
Staff Vice President, Corporate Affairs
This April the Navy League will celebrate the 50th
anniversary of Sea-Air-Space. This is an amazing
milestone considering the change our sea services and
the trade show business have gone through in a halfcentury.
In 1965, at the “new” Washington Hilton — we just
held the Navy Ball at this location last year, so it is still
going strong — was our first home and, if you review
our current exhibitors you will notice some familiar
names. We had Northrup and Grumman, we had Lockheed and Martin, Boeing, AT&T, IBM, General Dynamics and many others. We also had some companies
that we would not consider as targets today, including
Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
We have changed venues (twice at least). We have
updated our communications and infrastructure. But
some things are much the same. In the 1965 program,
you will see images that celebrate aircraft carriers, missile defense and shipbuilding, all major issues today.
We have a professional development program that is
similar and the invite list of military commands is very
much the same 50 years later. The chairman 50 years
ago was the venerable Morgan Fitch.
As we approach the Sea-Air-Space 2015, every Navy
Leaguer should be proud that our exposition is now the
largest professional development platform for the Navy,
Marine Corps and Coast Guard annually. Our
Navy Reserve Celebrates Its Centennial
March 3 Marked the Celebration of the U.S. Navy Reserve’s 100th Anniversary
The Navy Reserve on March 3 began its year-long
centennial celebration, with Navy Operational Support
Centers (NOSCs) marking the Reserve’s 100 years with
ceremonies around the nation. With nearly one-quarter
of the Navy Reserve Force providing support to the
active-duty Navy on any given day, today’s Navy Reserve is the most combat and operationally experienced
force in decades.
The 123 NOSCs located across the country also will
mark the Navy Reserve Centennial with celebrations in
their respective communities throughout the year. Local
NOSCs would love the support of the Navy League if
your council is able to do something as simple as provide a cake for their celebration. For more information
on these celebrations, please visit
http://navyreservecentennial.com/events/.
Navy Reserve Sailors have deployed in every American conflict since the first World War. By World War
I’s end, more than 250,000 Reserve Sailors, including 12,000 women, were on active duty. In the second
Original 1965 Sea-Air-Space Invitation
focus at Sea-Air-Space is to provide the best and most
professionally run platform possible for the sea services
to communicate with industry, the media and Congress
on the needs of the naval forces.
We are the largest naval exposition in the United
States. We are the only exposition that can claim to
support more than 22 military commands as exhibitors, the only one that can claim to be an international
exposition with 15 international delegations attending
in 2015 and the only one that can claim to have more
than 100 flag and general officer and Senior Executive
Service participants. We are the granddaddy of them
all!
Our show is healthy, growing and provides the Navy
League with a huge communications and financial asset, providing us with a global platform from which to
support the sea services and a healthy future.
Please join me in saying happy 50th birthday SeaWorld War, the Navy Reserve contributed 84 percent of
the Navy’s manpower, including five future U.S. presidents: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard
M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford and George H.W. Bush. In
Korea, Navy Reserve aviators flew nearly 75 percent of
the Navy’s combat sorties. Since Sept. 11, 2001, there
have been more than 70,000 Reserve Sailor mobilizations.
For information on centennial events, as well as the
history and heritage of the Navy Reserve, please visit
www.navyreservecentennial.com. To view the Navy
Reserve history video, please go to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RasZBIPmouw.
As part of the Navy League’s support of the Navy
Reserve Centennial, March 3 — and the commemorative coffee-table book “Ready Then. Ready Now.
Ready Always” — part of the proceeds from sales of
the book benefit the Navy League. This book, priced at
$34.95, would make a beautiful gift for the Reservist in
your life, or anyone interested in maritime history. So,
visit the NLUS-specific shopping portal https://upress.
qg.com/nlus to get your copy today! You must register
as a new user (scroll down to see that bit) so that the
Navy League can get credit for the purchase.
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