Now through December 19, get your copy of "Ready for Sea: The History of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps" for 25% off plus FREE shipping! 

From its post-American Revolutionary War start to the conflicts of today and beyond, the Supply Corps stands at the ready, ensuring that the ships and Sailors of the United States Navy are “Ready for Sea.” The 150-page book, “Ready for Sea: The History of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps”, describes the establishment of the Supply Corps under Tench Francis and follows it to supply operations of today.

Get your limited-edition copy in our Ship's Store! Order by December 19 for Christmas delivery.

Check out the November issue of The Oakleaf! Included in this issue:

• Chapters that were singled out for Chapters of the Year
• What it takes to be named Volunteer of the Year
• Our newest Distinguished Alumnus and how his Navy Supply Corps service made a difference in his life
• Scholarship information for 2019
• More "Memories and Sea Stories" reported by RADM (Ret.) Dan McKinnon
• An introduction to our new Communications Director Tara Neville
• Much, much more  

Submissions for the next issue of The Oakleaf can be sent to TheOakleaf@usnscf.com.  The deadline for the March 2019 issue is January 15. We look forward to hearing from you! 


Photo (right): Chapter Presidents and Chair RADM (ret) Linda Bird at the November board meeting

Congratulations to RADM (Ret.) Douglas M. Moore, Jr. and Mr. Robert E. Riley on their selections as the Foundation's newest Distinguished Alumni. This award is part of an ongoing program to annually identify individuals who have left active duty, but have continued to utilize those skills believed to epitomize the Supply Corps officer and have risen to levels of significant and wide recognition in their chosen field. 

RADM (Ret.) Mike Lyden presented the award to RADM (Ret.) Douglas M. Moore, Jr. on 27 October in San Antonio, TX. RADM (Ret.) Moore is the 54^th Distinguished Alumnus. RADM (Ret.) Linda Bird presented the award to Mr. Robert E. Riley on 26 September in Newport, RI. Mr. Riley is the 55^th Distinguished Alumnus. To read more about the award and see the complete list of Distinguished Alumni, visit the Distinguished Alumni page of our website.

Top Photo: RADM (Ret.) Mike Lyden presents award to Mr. Robert E. Riley


Below: RADM (Ret.) Linda Bird presents award to RADM (Ret.) Douglas M. Moore

 

The Heritage Committee is beginning an initiative to compile and archive the rich historical impact that our most senior Supply Corps officers have had on our Navy and our community. Members of the committee have put together a list of our most senior Supply Corps officers called the “The Vintage Oakleaf Club”.  The committee will be contacting each of them, or their associated family members, to capture their stories. Information that will be sought includes name, rank, years of service, tours, post Navy career accomplishments, as well as photos and sea stories. The Heritage Committee will ultimately feature each member in the Oakleaf, on the Foundation website, and also the Navy Supply Corps Newsletter for the enrichment and appreciation of our entire Supply Corps community. If you know of any Supply Corps officers 90 years and older who we may be able to add to our list and contact, please contact CAPT (ret) Tiffany Schad at tiffanyschad@gmail.com.

RADM Skubic shares her expectations of the Navy Supply community in a 3-minute video message.

Learn more about her central priorities, how she envisions the Supply Corps will improve capabilities, and how the team will contribute to Navy readiness. 

*The video is closed captioned. Transcripts are available upon request by emailing navsuphqquestions@navy.mil.