In the coming months you will hear more about the Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future Campaign. The Campaign is a long-term effort to expand our donor base to support Foundation operations, along with the Foundation’s Heritage and Transition programs. 

The Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future Campaign will help the Foundation reach its full potential supporting the Supply Corps Community beyond scholarships, by increasing aid available to the organization's Areas of Greatest Need. Please take a few minutes to watch the exciting CAMPAIGN VIDEO to learn about the Foundation’s effort to connect all Supply Corps Officers to the Supply Corps Community. 

Watch your email! Several Foundation Webinars are planned for the coming months to enlighten and enrich the professional and personal lives of our members, while celebrating the Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future Campaign. In the meantime, please take a few minutes to view the video and information provided on the Campaign Website and consider making your 2023 donation to Honor our Heritage and Invest in Our Future once again in 2023!


 

DFW Supply Corps Foundation members! Reminder that we are gathering this Saturday at Coopers BBQ at 1630!
Please come by and say hello! We will have some exciting door prizes and good sea stories. 
Coopers BBQ is located at: 301 Stockyards Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76164
 

Follow us on Navy Supply Corps Foundation - Groton/New London Chapter | Facebook page to get the latest information on all events and activities !

We want to hear from you!
All Members are encouraged to submit an article for the Winter issue of The Oakleaf.
Member stories are the highlight of each issue: sea duty, spouse activities, travel, pcs orders, successes and failures. Your experiences are part of our shared Supply Corps Family story!
Submissions are due October 15th. Visit here for submission guidelines or email theoakleaf@usnscf.com with any questions.

We are a group of Navy Supply Corps spouses that are currently stationed in the San Diego, CA area.

You can find us at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sdfunbunch

          
RADM (ret) Cub Amos, ENS Jordan Carter, and RADM Keith Jones represent our oldest, youngest and guest speaker for the evening.


     

Dear Navy Supply Corps Foundation Members and Friends,

Registration is NOW OPEN for a special Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: An Evening with the Chief with Guest Speaker Rear Admiral Kenneth Epps, Commander Naval Supply Systems Command and Chief of Supply Corps, on Tuesday, October 10th at 7pm ET. Click HERE to register!

The virtual event will focus on current topics relevant to the Supply Corps Community and provide a unique opportunity for members to ask questions of the Chief. Advance registration is required to attend the Webinar--click HERE to register. Questions and/or topic suggestions can be submitted in advance and will be shared with the Chief during the Webinar. 

We hope you'll join us on Tuesday, October 10th at 7pm ET for An Evening with the Chief. 

Dear Fellow Supply Corps Officers and Friends,

Please take a few minutes to read the September issue of the Foundation's eNewsletter--it includes important information related to our Community.

Save-the-Date ~ 10/10 Webinar: An Evening with the Chief 

Please mark your calendars for a special Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: An Evening with the Chief with Guest Speaker Rear Admiral Kenneth Epps, Commander Naval Supply Systems Command and Chief of Supply Corps, on Tuesday, October 10th at 7pm ET. The virtual event will focus on current topics relevant to the Supply Corps Community and provide a unique opportunity for members to ask questions of the Chief. Advance registration is required to attend the Webinar. Questions and/or topic suggestions can be submitted in advance and will be shared with the Chief during the Webinar. Stay tuned for the registration opportunity coming soon >>

Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future Campaign

The Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future Campaign is a long-term effort to expand our donor base to support Foundation operations, along with the Foundation’s Heritage and Transition programs. The Campaign will help the Foundation reach its full potential supporting the Supply Corps Community beyond scholarships, by increasing funds available to the Foundation's Areas of Greatest Need. Please take a few minutes to watch the exciting CAMPAIGN VIDEO to learn about the Foundation’s effort to connect all Supply Corps Officers to the Supply Corps Community. You may have already noticed the many new ways we are enlightening and enriching the lives of our members, through regular webinars, business partnerships, and program enhancements. Be a part of this great effort--consider making your 2023 donation to Honor our Heritage and Invest in Our Future in 2023! Visit the Campaign Website >>



Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

The 2023 CFC Giving Season has begun, and you can be the face of giving to our Foundation! The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the official workplace giving campaign for federal employees and retirees. Over the years, the Navy Supply Corps Foundation has been the grateful recipient of your kind consideration during the campaign—Federal, postal, military, and retirees contribute to our non-profit organization. The CFC mission is "to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all”. The solicitation period opened September 1, 2023, and runs through January 15, 2024. Donate to the Foundation through the CFC ~ the Navy Supply Corps Foundation, Inc. #10281. Sign up today >>

Upcoming dates:

• October 10 ~ Webinar: An Evening with the Chief 
• October 15 ~ The Oakleaf: Winter issue submission deadline. Click HERE for submission guidelines. 
• November 4 ~ Fall Board of Directors Meeting
• Through January 15, 2024 ~ CFC solicitation period: Navy Supply Corps Foundation, Inc. #10281. Click HERE to register. 

Additional notes:

• We have a new mailing address: 

Navy Supply Corps Foundation
2385 Godby Road
P.O. Box 490165
College Park, GA 30349

• Help us find your classmates! Share contact information of NSCS classmates you're in touch with--email foundation@usnscf.com.
• Have you moved? Update your membership today! Keep your Foundation profile current by regularly updating your contact information. We are Your Connection to the Supply Community.
• Share your Supply Corps story! Capturing your stories serves to honor our shared heritage and preserve our Supply Corps traditions. Learn how you can participate! 

Please take a few minutes to watch our CAMPAIGN VIDEO to learn about the Foundation’s effort to connect the Supply Corps Community. We hope you'll consider making your 2023 donation to Honor our Heritage and Invest in Our Future!

Be the Face of Giving in 2023

The 2023 CFC Giving Season has begun and you can be the face of giving to the Navy Supply Corps Foundation! 

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the official workplace giving campaign for federal employees and retirees. Over the years, the Navy Supply Corps Foundation has been the grateful recipient of your kind consideration during the campaign—Federal, postal, military, and retirees contribute to our non-profit organization. The CFC mission is "to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all”.

The benefits of your CFC contributions can be seen in every program we offer the Supply Community—and it’s so easy to participate! The cornerstone of the campaign is the CFC Online Donation System. The mobile giving app integrates full payroll deduction options. For employees who may not have access to or decide not to use the electronic donation system, a paper pledge form will also be available. We hope all Members will consider this giving option—the largest and most successful annual workplace charity opportunity!

The solicitation period opened September 1, 2023, and runs through January 15, 2024. New employees may make pledges within 30 days of entry on duty, if outside of the campaign solicitation period.

Join the CFC 2023 Giving Campaign! Donate to the Foundation through the CFC ~ the Navy Supply Corps Foundation, Inc. #10281. Don't wait, visit the CFC website to sign up and name the Foundation #10281 as your charity today! 


 

Public invited to the Naval Commissioning of the USS Jack H. Lucas DDG 125 Warship in October

 - Port Tampa Bay is proud to serve as the host facility for the Naval Commissioning of the USS Jack H. Lucas DDG 125 warship on October 7, 2023. The Jack H. Lucas Commissioning Committee, Navy League of Tampa and U.S. Department of the Navy are working with the port to host this important ceremony.  Ship commissioning is the act or ceremony of placing a ship into active Navy service. The moment the commissioning pennant is broken at the masthead, a ship becomes a Navy command in her own right, and takes her place alongside the other active ships of the fleet.

The commissioning ceremony is one of the most significant milestones in the life of a U.S. Navy ship and includes a weeklong event of festivities for the ship’s crew, the U.S. Navy and the Tampa Bay community. The USS Jack H. Lucas DDG 125 is currently under construction in Pascagoula, Mississippi but will travel to Tampa Bay for the ceremony.

For more information, tours, and reservations to the Commissioning Ceremony visit the Port of Tampa Bay at this link: Port of Tampa Bay

I want to invite all the Supply Corps Officers (past and present) in the Tampa Bay Area to join me for lunch at the Diner's Reef Dining Facility (DFAC) on MacDill AFB on Wednesday 11 OCT from 1200 - 1300. Address as follows: 8118 Hillsborough Loop Dr., Bldg #263, MacDill AFB, FL 33621. Purpose of the luncheon is to:

1. Provide an opportunity for all Supply Corps in the Tampa Bay area to get to know each other.
2. Provide an opportunity to request feedback to improve our Chapter and Chapter's Webpage.
3. Request volunteers for Chapter's Positions: Vice President, Secretary, Webmaster, and Community Outreach Coordinator (and any other recommended).

I request your response via this Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/723598712227?aff=oddtdtcreator, email, or phone below if you plan to attend as the Diner's Reef will be reserving an area for us. If you haven't already, I asked you register as a member of the Tampa Bay Chapter on the USNSCF page. I understand our Chapter is small but that shouldn't prevent us from building camaraderie and sharing a few sea stories.  

For Any Questions:
POC: LCDR Juan Figueroa
Email: NSCFtampabaypres@gmail.com
Phone: (813) 421-4333

The Chief of Supply Corps, RDML Kenneth Epps, will receive the officers, spouses, and guests of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps at the All Calls made and returned reception at the Hamilton Live, Washington D.C on Friday, 17 November 2023 from six-thirty to eleven in the evening.

Early Bird tickets are now on sale -   
LT & Below: $90
CDR & LCDR: $110
Flag Officer/SES/CAPT/Retiree: $130

Click the invitation link below and join us for this memorable event!

https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=779500&k=05664B0C7B57

R.S.V.P. by 1 November 2023
POC: CDR Carl Pennycooke
321-662-6680
Alt POC: CDR Aaron K. Smith
757-816-0892

A recording of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: Transition Career Roundtable on August 30th, is available online now. The presentation handouts are also available here.

This event is a focused discussion on various career opportunities to consider when transitioning to the civilian sector. The webinar spotlights careers on Wall Street, Entrepreneurship, & the Federal Government.

Panelists include:
CDR (ret) Joe Purcell - Vice Chairman, Financial Sponsors Group, Morgan Stanley
CAPT (ret) Francis Tisak, Division Director, Services Acquisitions and Category Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy  
CAPT (ret) Bruce Gearey, Owner, Patrick Henry Ventures LLC

Enjoy viewing the Webinar at your convenience and please consider supporting our mission through a donation to the Foundation. 

 

 

Dear Fellow Supply Corps Officers and Friends,

Please take a few minutes to read the August issue of the Foundation's eNewsletter--it includes important information related to our Community.

Legacy Giving Month

Legacy Giving Month marks a time for donors to consider options for legacy giving and what matters to them. August is What Will Be Your Legacy Month! This is the month to reflect on your past and your future goals to consider what you will be leaving behind for future generations. Plan some actions this month that will allow you to leave the legacy you want! Consider a Legacy Gift Endowment, no matter what age you are. Honor Our Heritage, and Invest In Our Future! Your gift will sustain the Foundation and support in the Areas of Greatest Need to ensure the future of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation! Learn more »



Tench Francis Legacy Society

For more than 50 years, the Foundation has played an instrumental role in the lives of our Supply Corps Community across the globe, including more than 2,500 family members through educational scholarships. Your foresight and generosity have made this tremendous accomplishment possible. But what about the future? How can you ensure the strength and longevity of the Foundation for generations to come?

As a Foundation member, you have a unique opportunity to “take care of own”—today and tomorrow’s Supply Corps officers and their families—through the Tench Francis Legacy Society. When you include the Navy Supply Corps Foundation in your Estate Plan, you enable the Foundation to plan, prepare for and execute needed programs and services for our Supply Corps Community, well into the future. Learn more »

IRA Charitable Rollover

You may be looking for a way to make a big difference to help further our mission. If you are 70½ or older, an IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year. Benefits of an IRA charitable rollover include:

• Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to our organization
• Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts
• Help further the work and mission of our organization

 Learn more »

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)

A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a wonderful way for donors who are 70½ and older to make a gift from their IRA to support the Foundation. It's a good time to think about QCDs as we approach the end of the year since donors aged 72 and older must take their required minimum distribution (RMD). What are some of the benefits of this popular gift? Learn more »


Upcoming dates:

• August 30 ~ Webinar: Career Roundtable on Wednesday, August 30th at 7pm EST. Click HERE to register!
• September 1 ~ Join the CFC 2023 Giving Campaign! Pledge your donation to The Navy Supply Corps Foundation, Inc. CFC #10281#. Official Solicitation Period runs September 1, 2023 thru January 14, 2024.
• October 15 ~ The Oakleaf: WInter issue submission deadline. Click HERE for submission guidelines. 

Additional notes:

• We have a new mailing address: 

• Help us find your classmates! Share contact information of NSCS classmates you're in touch with--email foundation@usnscf.com.
• Keep your Foundation profile current by regularly updating your contact information. Update your membership today!  We are Your Connection to the Supply Community.
• Capturing your stories serves to honor our shared heritage and preserve our Supply Corps traditions. Learn how you can participate! Share your Supply Corps story! 

We exist for you! And in 2023, through the Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future Campaign, we are making a special effort to broaden and strengthen the programs and services we offer our Supply Community. Please take a few minutes to watch our CAMPAIGN VIDEO to learn about the Foundation’s effort to connect the Supply Corps Community. We hope you'll consider making your 2023 donation to Honor our Heritage and Invest in Our Future!

On Friday, July 21^st, the NSCF-PRC went on a Professional Development Tour of Amazon in Baltimore, MD.  The tour was an incredible opportunity to learn, observe, and witness Amazon’s processes and automation systems in their one million square foot warehouse.  Warehouse robotic drivers were used to move products from shelves to personnel simultaneously while millions of items were transported through the warehouse with great accuracy.  Thank you to Amazon for an outstanding tour!

On Friday, June 23rd, the NSCF-PRC enjoyed a Hail and Farewell with the Supply Corps Foundation and Wardroom at the MWR Bowling Center on NAS PAX.  We welcomed LCDR Buffington and said goodbye to CDR Xiao Wang, LCDR Kiengsiri, and LT Michael Anderson.  Please reach out and send your best wishes to our departing friends.

REGISTER NOW for a special Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: Career Roundtable on Wednesday, August 30th at 7pm EST. Click HERE to register! 
 
This event will be a focused discussion on various career opportunities to consider when transitioning to the civilian sector. The webinar will spotlight careers on Wall Street, Entrepreneurship, & the Federal Government.

Panelists include:
CDR (ret) Joe Purcell - Vice Chairman, Financial Sponsors Group, Morgan Stanley
CAPT (ret) Francis Tisak, Division Director, Services Acquisitions and Category Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy  
CAPT (ret) Bruce Gearey, Owner, Patrick Henry Ventures LLC

We hope you will join us for the Webinar: Career Roundtable on Wednesday, August 30th at 7pm EST. Advance registration is required to attend, click HERE to register! 

The Summer issue of The Oakleaf is available online now! Our diverse Community is showcased in the variety of articles written by and about you! Shining on our cover is Scholarship Recipient Audrey Bediako, sponsored by her mother LCDR Rowena Bediako as we proudly announce our 2023-24 Scholarship recipients and thank our many scholarship donors! Of course, the biggest event recently was the Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command, Chief of Supply Corps Change of Command. On page 4, we get to know the 50th Chief of Supply Corps, Rear Admiral Kenneth Epps, as we say farewell with great gratitude to Rear Admiral Peter Stamatopoulos.  On page 8, we witness the character of our Community as we learn of the great generosity of RADM Don St. Angelo and his wife Elizabeth, not only during their lifetime, but also after their passing through The Tench Francis Society. In the following pages, LCDR Tyree "Goldilocks" Harris shares The Inspiring Journey of LCDR Ismail Tajudeen, LT Alyssa Viscomi gives us a glimpse of her life as a Congressional Liaison Officer in Supply in the House, and we celebrate our Chapter-of-the-Year and Volunteer-of-the-Year winners on page 17. Certainly, an issue would be incomplete without your supply stories! Enjoy the tales shared by CDR (ret) David Cicio, LCDR (ret) David LeBeau, and CAPT (ret) Pat Beamer beginning on page 26. And, please continue to share your sea stories at mysupplycorpsstory@usnscf.com.  Each issue of The Oakleaf brings our Community together, as we share memories of our past and create opportunities for new experiences. What would you like to contribute to The Oakleaf? Active, retired, reserve, former and family members are encouraged to submit articles, pictures, news and updates to theoakleaf@usnscf.com. Visit our website for submission guidelines. Thank you for your gifts of time and money. Your generosity supports this newsletter and our Foundation programs across the globe. Contributing is easy! Donate online and encourage all who have ever worn the Oakleaf of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps to register as a Member, or update membership contact information online now. Enjoy the Summer issue of The Oakleaf!

A recording is now available for the 7/26 NSCF Distinguished Alumni Webinar Series: Chasing the Dream. Click HERE to view! This webinar was the first of the Foundation's Distinguished Alumni Series.
 
Chasing the Dream was a virtual discussion focused on finding meaning and purpose in life outside the workplace with guest speaker Billy Dodson. Billy is a Foundation Distinguished Alumnus, retired Supply Corps Captain, and world-renowned conservationist, writer, and wildlife photographer. His work has been published in magazines, newspapers, posters and calendars around the world, learn more at www.savannaimages.com. 
 
Stay tuned for more webinars in our  NSCF Distinguished Alumni Webinar Series. 

 

Dear Fellow Supply Corps Officers and Friends,

Please take a few minutes to read the July issue of the Foundation's eNewsletter--it includes important information related to our Community.



Mentors needed for American Corporate Partners (ACP)
American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a national nonprofit organization focused on helping veterans, transitioning military members and active-duty military spouses find their next careers through year-long, customized, one-on-one mentorships. ACP provides career counseling and networking opportunities—focusing on meaningful employment opportunities for veterans, and developing long-term career and professional goals. ACP connects vets with professionals participating through their organization’s partnership with ACP. Currently, five senior Foundation members are mentors in the ACP Program and many Foundation members have already benefitted from an enriched transitioning experience with ACP. Would you like to become a mentor? Learn more about this opportunity with ACP »
Upcoming dates:

• July 26 ~ Distinguished Alumni Series Webinar: Chasing the Dream with Guest Speaker Billy Dodson. Click HERE to register!
• Now accepting 2024 Board Member nominations, click HERE for more information.

Additional notes:

• We have a new mailing address: 

• Keep your Foundation profile current by regularly updating your contact information. Update your membership today!  We are Your Connection to the Supply Community.
• Capturing your stories serves to honor our shared heritage and preserve our Supply Corps traditions. Learn how you can participate! Share your Supply Corps story! 

We exist for you! And in 2023, through the Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future Campaign, we are making a special effort to broaden and strengthen the programs and services we offer our Supply Community. Please take a few minutes to watch our CAMPAIGN VIDEO to learn about the Foundation’s effort to connect the Supply Corps Community. We hope you'll consider making your 2023 donation to Honor our Heritage and Invest in Our Future!
 

A recording of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: From Sailor to Civilian on June 28th, is available online now. The presentation handouts are also available here.

Whether you have already transitioned to civilian life or are planning to in the future, this webinar can help you! It contains financial strategies and information applicable to enhancing your money skills and cash flow--including important skills to help you pay off debt and keep more of what you earn.

Thank you to our webinar sponsor, The Prosperity Solutions Group. The Prosperity Solutions Group is here to help people and businesses improve their financial picture– to get “money smart”. 

Enjoy viewing the Webinar at your convenience and please consider supporting our mission through a donation to the Foundation. 
 

We are excited to share the names of our 2023 - 2024 Scholarship Recipients and wish them all a successful and enjoyable academic year! Please join us in congratulating our Supply Family Scholarship Recipients!
 

We are excited to name our 2023 - 2024 Scholarship Recipients and wish them all a successful and enjoyable academic year! Please join us in congratulating our Supply Family Scholarship Recipients! 
 

The Foundation is soliciting volunteers to become Board Members and join our Board of Directors beginning in 2024. This is a great opportunity to take an active role in our Foundation--providing your specific leadership and guidance to help the Foundation achieve its mission. Board positions are open to all members of the Foundation (active, reserve, retired and former Supply Corps officers). Please email the Foundation’s Executive Director CAPT (ret) Dan Pionk at ExecutiveDirector@usnscf.com by July 30th, 2023 indicating your interest in becoming a Foundation Board Member.

Board Members serve a minimum three-year term, beginning each calendar year. The Foundation holds two annual Board Meetings in the Spring and Fall, though much of the Board's work and communication is managed virtually. You can view the Foundation’s current Board of Directors and Committees here.

The Foundation is particularly interested in welcoming new Board Members to enhance the Board's diversity and strengthen the Foundation. The Foundation is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment. We are also looking for potential Board Members who may have experience with strategic planning, strategic communications, and development, as well as experience serving on other non-profit Boards. 

If you are interested in serving our Community but do not wish to be on the Board, additional opportunities are available for non-Board volunteers to support our Committees. Volunteering with a Committee is a great way to share your talents while enhancing the Foundation's programs and services.

Finally, we are also seeking a senior member of the Supply enlisted community to serve as an ad hoc, non-voting Director. Please reach out to your contacts who may be interested in this opportunity.

If you are interested in becoming a Board Member or have any questions about the Board of Directors, please contact the Foundation’s Executive Director CAPT (ret) Dan Pionk at ExecutiveDirector@usnscf.com or (202) 956-8229.

Pursuing our Commitment to Service, Community, and “Taking Care of Our Own”

By CAPT Marion Eggenberger SC, USN (Ret), Strategic Planning Chair

As we approach the sunset of 2023 and focus on transitioning projects and goals we committed to in 2019, the momentum must continue as we embark on our 2024 through 2026 work. Again, we strive to expand the resources we offer and to serve our Community with greater breadth. We want to energize and leverage the vast expertise of our membership to provide relevant, beneficial programs and services through our global network of world-wide Chapters.

To that end, we’ve begun shaping the priorities the Foundation will pursue through 2026. In April, we distributed a short member survey to gain a sense of Members’ thoughts regarding current programs and whether the balance of effort was responsive to mission fulfillment. Questions took a pulse of the adequacy of processes and tools to address mission needs, and effectively communicate issues and programs across the NSCF network. 

We received 179 responses that will inform the 2024-2026 strategic plan, to be published the last quarter of 2023. The consensus from respondents was that the critically important programs are Heritage, Scholarship, and Transition. In addition, the development of a Supply Community Directory tool was seen as valuable in facilitating communication and networking across membership. The Heritage program’s promotion and preservation of Navy Supply Corps Heritage and Traditions were deeply valued, and resourcing should reflect that value.  Recognizing that mission fulfillment is a never-ending task, many responses advocated for expanding corporate giving and sponsorship.

Respondents offered several ideas to enhance and expand the programs and services provided through the Foundation, ranging from transition services such as VA benefits, Job Fairs, establishing partnerships with public or professional organizations, and leveraging professional development through podcasts, mentoring, and videos. Demonstrating the membership’s priority of preserving and communicating the Supply Corps Community’s history and contribution to the larger Naval mission, establishment of a Supply Corps museum was suggested, as well as a virtual Leadership Series, and a Point/Counterpoint Podcast Series. In summary, the themes communicated in survey responses were closely aligned with or a natural extension of the efforts of the Heritage, Scholarship, and Transition programs. As we craft the 2024 – 2026 Strategic Plan, the themes and recommendations submitted will be considered in the context of the Foundation’s mission and strategic goals.

Shortly, we will be conducting a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats [SWOT] assessment to further inform the development of the 2024 – 2026 Strategic Plan. Additional updates on this effort will be provided through eBlasts and articles in The Oakleaf. 

 

Dear Navy Supply Corps Foundation Members and Friends,

Registration is now open for a special Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: From Sailor to Civilian (Your Financial Checklist) on Wednesday, June 28th at 7pm EST. Click HERE to register! 
 
Moderated by NSCF Transition Committee Chair CDR (ret) Bob Dolan, this event will be a focused discussion on transitioning to the civilian sector with financial considerations and challenges, featuring Guest Speaker Tom Elliott, founder of @The Prosperity Solutions Group.

Guest Speaker Tom Elliott was born in Arlington, MA. He attended Purdue University on a NROTC scholarship, received his bachelor’s degree and was commissioned in May 1990. Later, Tom received his master’s degree in Information Systems from Florida Institute of Technology. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Supply Corps Officer from 1990 to 2003. He was the Supply Officer of USS HENRY L STIMSON (SSBN 655) (Blue), among other tours, and was warfare qualified in Submarines, Surface, and Aviation.

After transitioning from the Navy to the civilian sector, Tom built and started 10 individual, successful companies in the fields of website services, computer and network support, aviation, real estate, financial coaching, direct sales, travel, and business consulting. He authored the book, Website 411: Business Survival in an Internet Economy, and is the author of Life After Debt™ seminars, webinars, and workshops. He also created The Financial Acumen Course®. Tom currently resides near Mechanicsburg, PA.

We hope you will join us for the Webinar: From Sailor to Civilian (Your Financial Checklist) on Wednesday, June 28th at 7pm EST. Advance registration is required to attend, click HERE to register! 


Sincerely and very respectfully,

The 2022 Volunteers-of-the-Year and the Chapters-of-the-Year selections were named at the Foundation’s 2023 Spring Board of Directors Meeting.

2022 Chapters-of-the-Year 
Hampton Roads
Mechanicsburg
Newport
Patuxent River
Philadelphia

2022 Volunteers-of-the-Year
LT Kim Bossu (Newport)
LCDR Crette Hendricks (Mechanicsburg)
LCDR David Hunt (Patuxent River)
LT Tiffany Robinson (Hampton Roads)

Congratulations to all who were submitted for consideration and our worthy selectees!

Click here to read more about our winners and the recognition process.
 

Dear Fellow Supply Corps Officers and Friends,

Please take a few minutes to read the May issue of the Foundation's eNewsletter--it includes three important topics related to our Community.
 


Military Appreciation Month
We are grateful for all servicemen and women, in and out of uniform, every day...but during the month of May, we pay special attention to the selfless soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who help keep freedom free. In 1999, Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month, to ensure the nation was given the chance to publicly show our appreciation for troops past and present.

This month, throughout the country, many towns will host celebrations in honor of local active duty, reserve and military veterans. Local businesses and online companies may offer discounts, while sports teams and museums often give free entrance to military families. We hope you'll take advantage of these opportunities and share your pride with your local community. Learn more>>> 



Resources available on Foundation website 
You've come to know the Foundation website has up-to-date information on our programs and services, but did you know that we also share lifestyle news and information throughout our website and social media accounts? This month we offer resources to help you plan for the future. Read more >>>



2022 Chapter & Volunteer-of-the-Year Selections

The 2022 Volunteer-of-the-Year and the Chapter-of-the-Year selections were named at the Foundation’s 2023 Spring Board of Directors Meeting.

2022 Chapters-of-the-Year 
Hampton Roads
Mechanicsburg
Newport
Patuxent River
Philadelphia

2022 Volunteers-of-the-Year
LT Kim Bossu (Newport)
LCDR Crette Hendricks (Mechanicsburg)
LCDR David Hunt (Patuxent River)
LT Tiffany Robinson (Hampton Roads)

Congratulations to all who were submitted for consideration and our worthy selectees! 
Read more>>>

Upcoming dates:

• May 23 ~ Webinar: An Evening with the Chief at 7pm. Register for the webinar.
• June 15th ~ Summer Oakleaf submission deadline. View the Article & Submission Guidelines and email theoakleaf@usnscf.com with any questions.
• June 28 ~ Webinar: Transitioning with Guest Speaker Tom Elliott
• July 26 ~ Webinar: Distinguished Alumni Series with Guest Speaker Billy Dodson

Reminders:

• Keep your Foundation profile current by regularly updating your contact information. Update your membership today!  We are Your Connection to the Supply Community.
• Capturing your stories serves to honor our shared heritage and preserve our Supply Corps traditions. Learn how you can participate! Share your Supply Corps story! 

We appreciate your active participation in our Supply Community and are especially grateful to our faithful donors and Tench Francis Legacy Society members for providing the vital resources needed for the successful operation of our programs and services. It's easy to donate to the Foundation or designate a bequest to the Foundation in your Estate Plan--thank you, in advance!


Stay well and safe,



 

We are grateful for our servicemen and women, in and out of uniform, every day...but during the month of May, we pay special attention to the selfless soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who help keep freedom free. In 1999, Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month, to ensure the nation was given the chance to publicly show their appreciation for troops past and present.

The Navy Supply Corps Foundation is proud to serve the men, women and families of our Navy Supply Corps throughout the year, since 1970. Hundreds of volunteers throughout our 38 Chapters worldwide bring educational and social opportunities to the Supply Community. Additionally, our Museum Ship Display, Scholarship and Transition Programs, among others, continue to honor our Supply Corps history and provide services in support of our active duty, reserve, veterans and their families. 

This month, throughout the country, many towns will host celebrations in honor of local active duty, reserve and military veterans. Local businesses may offer discounts, while sports teams and museums may give free entrance to military families. We hope you'll take advantage of these opportunities and share your pride with your local community.

Learn more about Military Appreciation Month and the many activities and discounts available to you in May!
Visit the following websites:

• https://www.military.com/military-appreciation-month
• https://veteran.com/national-military-appreciation-month/
• https://usveteransmagazine.com/2023/05/2023-military-appreciation-month-discounts/
• https://www.uso.org/stories/2699-what-is-military-appreciation-month
• https://mymilitarybenefits.com/discounts/national-military-appreciation-month-discounts/
• https://www.facebook.com/theUSO/videos/may-is-military-appreciation-month-weve-set-a-goal-of-200000-patriotic-americans/10155409081129407/?locale=sv_SE

 

NSCF-HR Chapter Members,

We recently supported a CLEAN THE BAY DAY EVENT, and it was a great community service experience!  

*** We are actively trying to add more community service events.  Let us know if you have a charity event you would like to add to this list, or an event you would like to take the lead on as the coordinator for the chapter. ***

Upcoming Community Service Events (12 Months Out)

1. OCTOBER2023 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITY EVENT:  We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate and lead.  Please email LCDR Green (joseph.green147.mil@us.navy.mil) if interested. 

2. JANUARY2024 NORFOLK ANIMAL SHELTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:  We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate and lead.  Please email LCDR Green if interested. 

3. APRIL2024 SOUTHSIDE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB EARTH DAY PROJECT:  We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate and lead.  Please email LCDR Green if interested. 

We hope to see you all at each of these events to better our community! 

Very respectfully,
NSCF-HR Community Services Team  
      

Chapters, Committees, Active duty, reserve, retired, veterans, AND spouses...share in the next issue of The Oakleaf! Your stories are the highlight of each issue: sea duty, spouse activities, travel, pcs orders, transition, life successes and failures. Your experiences are part of our shared Supply Corps Family story!
 
All content is due by June 15th. Send submissions to theoakleaf@usnscf.com .
Please keep submissions to 300 words and 2-3 pictures (with captions), where appropriate. 
If you have any questions or want to discuss content display options, please email theoakleaf@usnscf.com

During his tenure as President of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation-Philadelphia Chapter, CDR Jay McFarland demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to the community. He strengthened the chapter's sense of purpose and unity through numerous events and initiatives. He restored face-to-face engagements, promoted social interactions that fostered camaraderie, and emphasized community involvment. He played a pivotal role in hosting the 227th Navy Supply Corps Birthday Ball at the Philadelphia Union League—a resounding success.

In addition to these events, CDR McFarland spearheaded community outreach programs that benefited wounded warriors, local youth, and prioritized public relations. The 2022 Philly “Ruff Ride”, Travis Manion Foundation, CAPT John Titus 9/11 Hero's Run, Army-Navy Tailgate, and Earth Day Cleanup are some examples of the impactful initiatives. Through his vision and dedication, the Philadelphia Chapter achieved milestones as a prominent community leader. As CDR McFarland turns over the reins to CDR(s) Christopher Norman, the chapter is grateful for his outstanding service and leadership. 

CDR(s) Chris Norman is an accomplished Operations Research Analyst and Petroleum Management Officer with 19 years of active duty and represents a 4th generation of United States Naval Service. He has earned recognition for his outstanding work, including multiple awards for his expertise in Operations Research and Petroleum Management. CDR(s) Norman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role of Chapter President. He currently serves as the sole Operations Research Analyst at NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Chapter takes pride in CDR McFarland's accomplishments and is simultanously thrilled to welcome CDR(s) Norman as the new President!
 

Dear Supply Corps Members and Friends,

The Foundation is excited to announce that we received a very generous donation from the estate of Rear Admiral Donald and Elizabeth St. Angelo--one of the largest donations from a single individual in the organization’s history. 

RADM St. Angelo served in the Supply Corps from 1955-1990 and was named a Navy Supply Corps Foundation Distinguished Alumnus in 2008. He and his wife were lifelong supporters of the Navy Supply Corps Community.

Rear Admiral Donald and Elizabeth St. Angelo exemplify what it means to Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future. We are extremely grateful for their incredible support of the Foundation's mission and the future of our organization. Please read the official press release here.

            Sincerely,

Follow us on Navy Supply Corps Foundation - Japan Chapter | Yokosuka-shi Kanagawa | Facebook page to get the latest information on all events and activities!

On Friday April 14th, the NSCF-PRC enjoyed a Hail and Farewell with the Supply Corps Foundation and Wardroom in attendance. We said goodbye to CDR Suquon Combs, LCDR Mark Adjei, LT Adrian Copiaco, and LT Pedro Cardozo.  Please reach out and send your best wishes to our departing friends.

WAYS TO CELEBRATE

Wear purple on Purple Up Day - Wearing purple is a visible way for everyone to show support and thank military youth for their strength and sacrifices.

Web Site Feature - Schools can promote the Month of the Military Child on their web sites. Provide links to sites that offer resources for military families.

Publicize Installation/Community Events - Use the school newsletter to publicize Month of the Military Child events and activities hosted by the installation/community. Look for ways schools can contribute to these celebrations (setting up an information or activity booth, having teachers volunteer at events and activities, etc.).

Host an Assembly for Month of the Military Child - Hold a school assembly honoring military children. Include a performance by the band. Have students write a poem about what it means to be a military child and select several student volunteers to read their poems.

Salute to Military Children at Sporting Events - Have the announcer make a special announcement before, during or after sporting events recognizing all military children. Have them raise the flag, sing the National Anthem or recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Teachers Salute Military Children - Ask teachers at your school make a special project with their classes such as a picture frame, bookmark, journal, etc., that ties into the Month of the Military Child.

For more ideas - click 50 Ways to Celebrate Month of the Military Child

Learn more at: 
https://bluestarfam.org/militarychild/
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/leaders-service-providers/children-youth-and-teens/month-of-the-military-child-toolkit/
https://www.dodea.edu/dodeacelebrates/military-child-month.cfm
 

Please mark your calendars and register for a special Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: An Evening with the Chief with Guest Speaker RADM Peter Stamatopoulos, Commander Naval Supply Systems Command and Chief of Supply Corps, on Tuesday, May 23rd at 7pm EST.

The virtual event will focus on current topics relevant to the Supply Corps Community and provide a unique opportunity for members to ask questions of the Chief. Advance registration is required to attend the Webinar. Questions and/or topic suggestions can be submitted in advance and will be shared with RADM Stamatopoulos during the Webinar. 

Click here to register for the webinar.
Click here to submit questions and/or topic suggestions.

We hope you'll join us Tuesday, May 23rd at 7pm EST for An Evening with the Chief.

Dear Fellow Supply Corps Officers and Friends,

Please take a few minutes to read the April issue of the Foundation's eNewsletter--it includes three important topics related to our Community.

 
Save-the-Date: An Evening with the Chief Webinar

You are cordially invited to a special Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: An Evening with the Chief with Guest Speaker RADM Peter Stamatopoulos, Commander Naval Supply Systems Command and Chief of Supply Corps, on Tuesday, May 23rd at 7pm EST. The virtual event will focus on current Supply Corps topics relevant to the Supply Corps Community and provide a unique opportunity for members to ask questions of the Chief. Advance registration is required to attend the Webinar. Questions or suggested topics can be submitted in advance and will be shared with RADM Stamatopoulos during the Webinar. More information on registration will be available soon. For now, please save the date Tuesday, May 23rd at 7pm EST to attend this special webinar.



Welcome our 61st Distinguished Alumnus 

On March 24, at the Navy Supply Corps 228th Birthday Ball, in Newport, RI, Mr. Carl Liebert was inducted as the 61st Distinguished Alumnus of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation. Carl was recognized for his experience as a global business executive leading customer-driven digital and technology transformations for more than 30 years. He served as CEO of kwx/Keller Williams, Auto Nation, and 24Hour Fitness, and in senior management roles at The Home Depot and Circuit City. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (BS) and a member of the U.S. Naval Academy 1987 Elite 8 Basketball team, Carl was commissioned as a Navy Supply Corps Officer in 1987 and served active duty until 1992. “The privilege to serve in the Navy Supply Corps was an experience that would shape my leadership journey forever,” said Liebert. “The lessons learned of the importance of taking care of people, and the sacrifices our spouses and families make on behalf of those who serve a higher purpose, have made all the difference on my journey still today.” Read more >>>



2022 Annual Report available online 

The Navy Supply Corps Foundation 2022 Annual Report is available for your review. The Foundation is committed to our mission and continues to maintain a high standard for all programs and services. In 2022, we celebrated accomplishments throughout the Foundation which enabled greater opportunities to the Supply Corps Community. With the hard work of our dedicated staff, an exceptional team of volunteers and the contributions of our generous members, your Foundation will continue to Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future. Read the report >>>

Upcoming dates:

• April 15th ~ Chapter-of-the-Year & Volunteer-of-the-Year nominations are due. Click here for details.
• May 6th ~ Spring Board of Directors Meeting.
• June 15th ~ Summer Oakleaf submission deadline. Click here for Article & Submission Guidelines and email theoakleaf@usnscf.com with any questions.   

Reminders:

• Keep your Foundation profile current by regularly updating your contact information. Update your membership today!  We are Your Connection to the Supply Community.
• Capturing your stories serves to honor our shared heritage and preserve our Supply Corps traditions. Learn how you can participate! Share your Supply Corps story! 

Thank you to all who contribute to the Foundation. In the Spring issue of The Oakleaf (online now), we offer a personal Thank You to each of our donors and Tench Francis Legacy Society members. Donations are vital to the successful operation of the programs and services we offer our Supply Corps Family. It's easy to donate to the Foundation or designate a bequest to the Foundation in your Estate Plan. Thank you!

Stay well and safe,

If you have any questions or comments, please email Executive Director CAPT (ret) Dan Pionk at executivedirector@usnscf.com
 

Dear Navy Supply Corps Foundation Members,

The Navy Supply Corps Foundation 2022 Annual Report is available for your review.
The Foundation is committed to our mission and continues to maintain a high standard for all programs and services. In 2022, we celebrated accomplishments throughout the Foundation which enabled greater opportunities to the Supply Corps Community. 

With the hard work of our dedicated staff, an exceptional team of volunteers and the contributions of our generous members, your Foundation will continue to Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future.

Sincerely and respectfully,

                    
            RADM (ret) Mike Lyden                        CAPT (ret) Daniel Pionk
            Chairman                                              Executive Director

On April 10th, NAVSUP WSS-P wished fair winds and following seas to our departing wardroom members: LCDR Wyatt France, LCDR Dave Couchman, CDR Casey Gillette, CAPT Dan Norton, CAPT Matt Bolls, and CAPT Shannon Walker.

The camaraderie was evident as we shared stories and memories of our time together. We carry with us those shared memories and look forward to the next chapter in our journey.

 

The Spring issue of The Oakleaf is available online now! In this issue, we kick-off a new fundraising campaign Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future--offering a simple way to support your Supply Community into the future! And, as we do every spring, we thank you, our Members, for your generous donations to the Foundation. A list of Tench Francis Legacy Society Members is on page 7 and Foundation Endowments are listed on page 19. A complete list of 2022 donors begins on page 21. There are so many ways to support the Foundation--thanks for making a difference.

In the Spring issue, we get a glimpse into our Chapters' 228th Supply Corps Birthday celebrations, as photos of the Japan Chapter (page 6) and the Philadelphia Chapter (page 11) grace our pages. On page 9, we shine the spotlight on Member ENS Adam Enbrecht, and on page 12, it's the Philadelphia Chapter that's shining as their enthusiasm and excitement for the Supply Family shows in the varied Chapter events held recently. And our Distinguished Alumni Program is in the forefront on page 8, as we share highlights of Mr. Carl Liebert's recognition ceremony in Newport, RI, where he was honored as our 61st Distinguished Alumnus.

On page 14, CAPT (ret) Donald Hoffman comes through with another treasured lesson in Supply Corps history with The Paymaster Commodore. Of course, no issue would be complete without your Supply Corps stories! Beginning on page 16, we're transported back in time as CAPT (ret) Mark Westin, CAPT (ret) Wallace "Rope" Burns, CDR (ret) Richard Asche, and CAPT (ret) Bob "Zool" Schwaneke share stories from their past. Won't you contribute to our next issue? Send submissions to MySupplyCorpsStory@usnscf.com.

Each issue of The Oakleaf brings our Community together, as we share memories of our past and create new opportunities for future experiences. What would you like to contribute to The Oakleaf? Active, retired, reserve, former and family members are encouraged to submit articles, pictures, news and updates to theoakleaf@usnscf.com. Please keep submissions limited to 300 words and two images with captions.

Remember, membership in the Navy Supply Corps Foundation is free! Encourage all who have ever worn the Oakleaf of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps to register as a Member, or update membership contact information, online now. Enjoy the Spring issue of The Oakleaf!
 

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Financial planning involves putting together a plan for your future. How will you manage your finances and prepare for all of the potential costs and issues that may arise? It's important to evaluate your current financial situation, identify your goals and then develop and implement a plan. Financial planning is essential throughout our lives, yet it's easy to overlook opportunities as they arrise. 

• If you're thinking about moving this summer or adding a vacation residence, read this article Domicile - Where You Live Affects Your Taxes before you make the committment.
• No matter the size of your family or the size of your estate, making a Will promises to give you and your relatives a sense of relief. Plan for tomorrow and beyond, download our How to Make a Will Brochure.
• Visit our GiftLegacy website for more Will plannnig ideas, as well as other retirement opportunities.

Dear Fellow Supply Corps Officers and Friends,

Please take a few minutes to read the March issue of the Foundation's eNewsletter--it includes three important topics related to our Community.
 
2023 - 24 Foundation Scholarship update
New this year, Scholarship application packages (including transcripts) may be emailed to the Foundation. Sending full packages electronically is preferred, however mailed packages will be accepted. All parts of the package must be received, through email or U.S. Mail, by March 17, 2023. Please call/email teresarhood@usnscf.com to verify receipt of package, if in doubt. The Foundation will award multi-year and one-time scholarships up to $10,000, with a minimum $2,500 scholarship award. Qualifying applicants are Supply Corps Officer spouses, children and grandchildren, and Supply Enlisted spouses and children. Spouse and Supply Enlisted dependents are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. To begin the application process, visit the Foundation website Scholarship page »

Chapter-of-the-Year & Volunteer-of-the-Year Recognition Award nominations 
Chapter-of-the-Year and Volunteer-of-the-Year nominations are due by April 15th. Each year we recognize the Foundation's most outstanding Chapters (self nomination) and ask Chapters to nominate individual volunteers who have made a significant contribution. Help us honor the wonderful contributions of our leaders. For information on the nomination process and submission guidelines click here »

IRA Charitable Rollovers
You may be looking for a way to make a big difference to help further our mission. If you are 70½ or older, an IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year. Benefits of an IRA charitable rollover include:

• Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to our organization
• Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts
• Help further the work and mission of our organization

Read more»
 
Upcoming dates:

• March 17 - Scholarship application deadline
• March 24 - Distinguished Alumnus Carl Liebert Ceremony
• April 15 - Chapter & Volunteer of-the-Year nomination deadline 
• May 6 - Spring Board of Directors meeting
• June 8 - President's Call
• June 15 - The Oakleaf ~ Summer issue submission deadline

Reminders:

• Join our NEW WEBSITE initiative ~ Calling for volunteers who have experience with website design/implementation and would be willing to serve on the Website Building Committee in 2023. Share your skills!
• Share your Supply Corps story! Capturing your stories serves to honor our shared heritage and preserve our Supply Corps traditions. Learn how you can participate! 

Don't forget to keep your Foundation profile current by regularly updating your contact information. Update your membership today!  And, please consider a donation to the Foundation. Member donations are vital to the successful operation of the programs and services serving our Supply Corps Family into the future. We are Your Connection to the Supply Community.
Stay well and safe,


 

On 06Mar, NAVSUP WSS-P officially welcomed aboard our newest members: LCDR Dessi Rabell, LCDR Nate Marlow, and Maj Luke Scholl. We wished fair winds and following seas to our departing friends: Capt Danny Poulsen, LCDR Nick Mader, and CDR Jen Charlton.

For more than 50 years, the Foundation has preserved the rich history, shared the traditions, and fostered the growth of the Navy Supply Corps Community for our Members. Our Members include more than 35,000 active duty, reserve, and veteran Supply Corps Officers. 
This year we ask for your pledge to help us continue our mission of support to the Supply Corps Community! 

The Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future campaign helps to sustain the Foundation and grow our line of programs and services available to the Supply Corps Family. Your pledge ensures the story of our Supply Corps continues to be shared with the public. Your pledge increases the support available to our transitioning officers and creates more impactful scholarships for our chidren, grandchildren and spouses. Your pledge gives us the strength and security needed to develop our programs and services throughout our 38 Chapters.
Don't wait, visit our Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future campaign website today and make a pledge for tomorrow!

Visit https://navysupplycorpsfoundation.org/home to learn more about The Campaign.

Dear Navy Supply Corps Foundation Distinguished Alumni, Members, and Friends,

It is my pleasure to invite you to the Navy Supply Corps Foundation - Newport Chapter 228th Supply Corps Birthday Celebration on March 24th, 2023, at 6 pm, in Newport, RI. Please see the online invitation for details. 

In addition to celebrating our Navy Supply Corps 228th Birthday, 
Mr. Carl Liebert will be honored as the Navy Supply Corps Foundation's 61st Distinguished Alumnus and serve as the event's guest speaker.

Mr. Carl Liebert is a global business executive, leading customer-driven digital and technology transformations for more than 30 years. Carl has broad senior management experience in creating team member, partner, customer, and shareholder value within retail companies, including serving as CEO of kwx/Keller Williams, Auto Nation, and 24Hour Fitness, as well as senior management roles at The Home Depot, and Circuit City. He has had broad leadership roles in financial services, including USAA, as well as General Manager of General Electric.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (BS) and a member of the U.S. Naval Academy 1987 Elite 8 Basketball team, Carl was commissioned as a Navy Supply Corps Officer in 1987 and served active duty until 1992. Carl earned an MBA from Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management and attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Executive Leadership Program.

We are excited to welcome Mr. Carl Liebert as our newest NSCF Distinguished Alumnus and to celebrate our Supply Corps Birthday at this special event. Please join us in attending the Navy Supply Corps Foundation - Newport Chapter 228th Supply Corps Birthday Celebration on March 24th, 2023, at 6 pm, in Newport, RI.

Thank you for supporting your Foundation and helping to Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future. 

Sincerely and very respectfully,


 

NOMINATIONS REQUESTED: 2022 Chapter & Volunteer of the Year Award

All Foundation Chapters are encouraged to identify exceptional volunteers for the 2022 Volunteer-of-the-Year Award, as well as nominate your Chapter for 2022 Chapter-of-theYear.

NOMINATE NOW! Help us recognize the 2022 achievements of our local Chapters and most successful Volunteers, whose commitment to the Foundation is vital to carrying out our mission of support to the Supply Community. The 2022 nomination form offers an easy format to quickly highlight Chapter and Volunteer achievements. Click here to learn more about the nomination process and submission guidelines! For additional questions, please email the Recognition Committee Chair LCDR Dave Couchman.

The due date for 2022 nominations is APRIL 15th, 2023.

Dear Fellow Supply Corps Officers and Friends,

As we celebrate the 228th Supply Corps Birthday, I wish you and your families a prosperous 2023 and look forward to seeing you at Foundation events this year. Our Supply Corps Community is active and engaged across the Foundation’s 38 Chapters, with many local events planned for camaraderie, development, and service.

The Foundation finished a very successful year in 2022, as summarized in the 2022 Infographic (shown below). Thanks to your generosity, the level of donations and new endowments was outstanding. We executed a robust scholarship program and celebrated accomplishments in other mission areas: Heritage, Transition, Family Assistance and Support (FAST), and Recognition. All of this was achieved in a lean and effective manner. Our Scholarship program for 2023 is well underway and we appreciate your help spreading the word on the program’s broad opportunities, especially for Enlisted and Spouse applications.

From Heritage to Scholarships, to Transition and beyond, your generous support is a key driver to our success. In 2023, we are emphasizing a theme of Honor Our Heritage…Invest in Our Future and ask you to consider a donation to help sustain the Foundation. Your financial support in the area of greatest need ensures the future stability of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation. Your donation will support our general operations, as well as efforts to promote the Supply Corps heritage and traditions that we have all grown to appreciate and treasure.

Thank you again for a successful 2022. I wish you a Happy 228th Supply Corps Birthday! Go Navy Supply Corps!

                  Sincerely, 



                 Mike Lyden
                 RADM, SC, USN (Ret.)
                 Chairman


 

   

The Navy Supply Corps Foundation Philadelphia Chapter was first to kick off 2023 Supply Corps Birthday Ball and Celebration.  On February 23, 1795, the United States Navy Supply Corps was officially established by an act of Congress.  On February 17, 2023, the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Philadelphia Chapter celebrated the 228th Supply Corps Birthday with a ball at the Union League in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  The Navy Supply Corps Birthday Ball is a longstanding tradition that brings together members of the Navy Supply Corps to celebrate service and honor the corps' rich history.

Our Navy Supply Corps is responsible for providing logistics and supply support to the Navy and other branches of the military.  This includes everything from food and fuel to medical supplies and equipment.  Supply Corps has played an essential role in every major conflict in which the United States has been involved, from the American Revolution to this present day.

Our Chapter’s Navy Supply Corps Birthday Ball is a way to recognize the contributions of those who serve in the Supply Corps and to honor the legacy of those who have come before them.  This event was an elegant affair, with formal attire and a ceremonial cake-cutting ceremony.  Celebration included guest speaker Mr. Robert Irvine (chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur), speeches, toasts, and live music by local Uptown Band, as well as presentation of the CAPT John D. Titus Award.  The CAPT John D. Titus Award was presented to LCDR Dave Coachman for having an exemplary uniformed service record and going the extra mile to foster military and community relations throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area.  Dave’s Wife Michiko received the CAPT Titus Award on his behalf.

A long standing tradition for the Philadelphia Chapter the celebration was held at the Union League in Philadelphia, a historic venue that has hosted many significant events throughout its long history. The Union League was founded in 1862 as a patriotic organization to support the Union during the Civil War.  Today, it is a private social club that is committed to promoting civic engagement and serving the community.
 

Our Chapters are the face of the Foundation--bringing the Supply Community together through professional networking, community outreach...and incredibly fun socials! In honor of the Navy Supply Corps 228th Birthday, Chapters throughout the world are hosting celebratory Birthday Balls! Don't miss out! Find a 228th Birthday celebration near you:

Chapter Birthday Balls 2023

2/17 - Philadelphia Event information
2/25 - Japan Event information
3/2 - Hawaii - contact President for details
3/4 - Naples, Italy - contact President for details
3/4 - Washington D.C. Event information
3/4 - Pax River - Event information
3/10 - San Diego Event information
3/10 - Mechanicsburg Event information
3/11 - Hampton Roads Event information
3/24 - Newport Event information
4/1 - Monterey Peninsula - Contact President for details
4/14 - Jacksonville Event information


Is your Chapter missing? Let us know! email communications@usnscf.com . 
 

It's Birthday Ball Season!Our Chapters are the face of the Foundation--bringing the Supply Community together through professional networking, community outreach...and incredibly fun socials! In honor of the Navy Supply Corps 228th Birthday, Chapters throughout the world are hosting celebratory Birthday Balls! Don't miss out! Find a 228th Birthday celebration near you, click here »


Become a Foundation Volunteer and serve your Supply Community  
The Foundation is made up of almost 200 volunteers at the Foundation and Chapter levels. The Volunteer Committee is comprised of Members who give their time and energy to Foundation-level programs and services. Serving on this Committee is an opportunity for Members, their spouses and enlisted Supply ratings, to directly support the Supply Community. Much of the work and communication is handled virtually, but volunteers work closely with board members. Please email foundation@usnscf.com to volunteer, or to learn more about the Volunteer Committee, click here »


2024 - 2026 Strategic Planning underway
The Foundation Board of Directors is currently working on the next 3-year iteration of the Strategic Plan. Please check your email in the upcoming weeks for a brief survey regarding your experience with the Foundation's programs and services and your thoughts on the future needs of our Members. Sometimes surveys can be delivered into a "junk" email file, so please check all your inbox folders for an opportunity to share your ideas with our Board.

Upcoming dates:

• March 17th ~ Scholarship submission deadline. Note: Applications can be submitted electronically. To learn about the Scholarship Program and application submission process, click here .
• March 24th ~ Distinguished Alumni Carl Liebert Ceremony
• April 15th ~ 2022 Chapter & Volunteer of the Year Nominations due
• May 6th ~ Spring Board of Directors Meeting.
• June 15th ~ Summer Oakleaf submission deadline. Click here for Article & Submission Guidelines and email theoakleaf@usnscf.com with any questions.   

Reminders:

• Keep your Foundation profile current by regularly updating your contact information. Update your membership today!  We are Your Connection to the Supply Community.
• Capturing your stories serves to honor our shared heritage and preserve our Supply Corps traditions. Learn how you can participate! Share your Supply Corps story! 

Thank you to all who donate to the Foundation. In the Spring issue of The Oakleaf (online in late March), we offer a personal Thank You to each of our donors and Tench Francis Legacy Society members. Donations are vital to the successful operation of the programs and services we offer our Supply Corps Family. It's easy to donate to the Foundation or designate a bequest to the Foundation in your Estate Plan. Thank you!
 

Philly Chapter brought together friends and family to enjoy the inaugural Parent-Daughter Dance! Families had a blast with an amazing Valentine's Day backdrop, cookies and baked goods, pizza, art & crafts, and a dance floor with the best DJ around!
It will be hard to top this one again next year! What an outstanding time with plenty of memories made...

 

LCDR Juan S. Figueroa
USCENTCOM

LCDR Juan S. Figueroa
USCENTCOM

LCDR Juan S. Figueroa
USCENTCOM

POSITION OPEN
 

Dear Fellow Supply Corps Officers and Friends,

Please take a few minutes to read the January issue of the Foundation's eNewsletter--it includes three important topics related to our Community.



What You Need to Know About SECURE 2.0

On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, an omnibus spending bill that includes the SECURE 2.0 measure (a.k.a. the Securing a Strong Retirement Act 2.0). Broadly, SECURE 2.0 is intended to make retirement saving more straightforward and accessible to a wider range of people. As such, it encompasses many aspects of financial planning and retirement saving. It’s important to confer with a tax professional before executing any strategy based on this new legislation. Read more »




Now accepting Supply Corps Recognition Award nominations

Chapter-of-the-Year and Volunteer-of-the-Year: The Foundation is made up of almost 200 volunteers. These volunteers give their time and energy to our Foundation programs and services, and are leaders within our Chapters. Each year we recognize the Foundation's most outstanding Chapters (self nomination) and ask Chapters to nominate individual volunteers who have made a significant contribution. Chapter-of-the-Year and Volunteer-of-the-Year nominations are due by April 15th. NOMINATE NOW! For information on the nomination process and submission guidelines click here »

Distinguished Alumni: Established in 1989, the Distinguished Alumni (DA) Program is one of the  Foundation’s hallmark programs, recognizing individual Supply Corps Officers who have distinguished themselves in their post-Naval career “by obtaining significant success in the public or private sector and who credit their Supply Corps experience as a basic foundation of further professional achievements.” Click here to download a list of NSCF's NSCF Distinguished Alumni. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. The nomination deadline is April 1st. To learn more about the DA program and the nomination process visit here »




2023 - 2024 Foundation Scholarship applications now open 

Foundation Scholarships make higher education more affordable for our Supply Family members! Since 1971, more than $6.5 million has been awarded to 2,700 Supply Corps dependents and descendants, through our Scholarship Program. This opportunity is open to Supply Corps Officer spouses, children and grandchildren, and Supply Enlisted spouses and children. The Foundation will award multi-year and one-time scholarships up to $10,000, with a minimum $2,500 scholarship award. Spouses and Supply enlisted dependents are especially encouraged to apply for this career-enhancing opportunity. Applications must be in the Foundation office by March 17, 2023. Apply today! To learn more about the Scholarship Program, and the submission process, visit the Foundation website Scholarship page »

Upcoming dates:

• February 15th ~ Spring Oakleaf submission deadline. Click here for Article & Submission Guidelines and email theoakleaf@usnscf.com with any questions.   

Reminders:

• Share your Supply Corps story! Capturing your stories serves to honor our shared heritage and preserve our Supply Corps traditions. Learn how you can participate! 
• We are Your Connection to the Supply Community. Keep your Foundation profile current by regularly updating your contact information. Update your membership today!  

As we begin a new year, please consider a donation to the Foundation or designating a bequest to the Foundation in your Estate Plan and become a member of the Tench Francis Legacy Society. Member donations are vital to the successful operation of the programs and services serving our Supply Corps Family into the future.


If you have any questions or comments, please email Executive Director CAPT (ret) Dan Pionk at executivedirector@usnscf.com. 
 

At this time of year you may be thinking for a way to help further our mission. If you are 70½ or older, an IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year.

Benefits of an IRA charitable rollover:
-Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to our organization.
-Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts.
-Help further the work and mission of our organization.

How an IRA charitable rollover gift works:
-Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift from your IRA to us.
-Your IRA funds will be directly transferred to our organization to help continue our important work.
-Please note that IRA charitable rollover gifts do not qualify for a charitable deduction.

Click here for a free brochure or email executivedirector@usnscf.com with any questions about an IRA charitable rollover gift--we are happy to assist you.

Share your story for inclusion in the Spring issue of The Oakleaf. Whether an active duty, retired, reserve, or former Supply Corps officer, your thoughts and experiences are of interest to our Supply Community. Spouses are also encouraged to submit articles on topics related to military lifestyle and activies in your area. Not sure what to write? Email theoakleaf@usnscf.com for content ideas! Click here for Article & Submission Guidelines and email theoakleaf@usnscf.com with any questions.
 

Happy New Year and welcome to 2023! We are excited for what is to come and hope everyone enjoyed their Holiday season with friends and family. Be on the lookout for events coming in the near future: JOTS, Supply Corps Ball, and OP Roadshow to name just a few. Let us know if you have any ideas or suggestions; see everyone soon!

2023 - 2024 Foundation Scholarship Applications will be accepted thru March 17, 2023. Applications are available online at usnscf.com.

The Foundation will award multi-year and one-time scholarships up to $10,000, with a minimum $2,500 scholarship award. Qualifying Scholarship applicants are Supply Corps Officer spouses, children and grandchildren, and Supply Enlisted spouses and children.

We strongly encourage Spouse and Supply Enlisted dependents to take advantage of this opportunity. Visit the Foundation website Scholarship page for details on the submission process*, to learn more about the Scholarship Program, and to meet past winners.

Since 1971, more than $6.5 million has been awarded to almost 2,700 Supply Corps dependents and descendants, through our Scholarship Program. Please share this excellent opportunity for our Supply Corps Family members to further their education!  

*SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND TRANSCRIPTS CAN NOW BE EMAILED TO FOUNDATION@USNSCF.COM (See yellow highlighted updates on the Scholarship Instruction pdf)

Dear Navy Supply Corps Foundation Member,

As we prepare to celebrate the Holiday Season, please remember the Navy Supply Corps Foundation and consider making a donation to the Foundation during our Annual Appeal.

This year we are emphasizing a theme of Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future and are asking for donations to help sustain Foundation operations. Your financial support in the area of greatest need ensures the future stability of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation. Your donation will support our general operations, as well as efforts to promote the Supply Corps heritage and traditions that we have all grown to appreciate and treasure.

Our Supply Corps Community is active and engaged throughout the Foundation’s 38 Chapters. Active, retired, reserve and former Supply officers, and family members are re-energized and enjoying social, charitable, and mentoring opportunities more than ever this year. From Heritage to Scholarships, to Transition and beyond, your generous support makes it all possible!

Please consider an end of the year donation to keep the Foundation strong, focused, and ready to assist our members in 2023 and beyond. Take a moment to print the donation form and mail in your contribution, or make an online donation now. 

Thank you for being a valued member of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation, our Supply Corps Family and the United States Navy. Let’s maintain our great tradition of service and community and help “take care of our own”.

 
             Sincerely, 

"On Friday December 9th, the NSCF-PRC enjoyed a Hail and Farewell during our Holiday Party with the Supply Corps Foundation and Wardroom in attendance. We welcomed LTJG Stephanie Jamison and LTJG Alora Horne while saying goodbye to LT Nick Zimmer and LT Mario Smaldino. Please reach out and give a warm welcome to our new arrivals and send your best wishes to our departing friends"
 

Dear Navy Supply Corps Foundation Member,
 
I am pleased to announce on November 5th, 2022, the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Board of Directors selected Mr. Carl Liebert as the 61st Navy Supply Corps Foundation Distinguished Alumnus.
 
The Navy Supply Corps Foundation Distinguished Alumni Program recognizes individual Supply Corps Officers who have distinguished themselves after their Naval career “by obtaining significant success in the public or private sector and who credit their Supply Corps experience as a basic foundation of further professional achievements”. 

Carl Liebert was recognized for his experience as a global business executive, leading customer-driven digital and technology transformations for more than 30 years. Carl has broad senior management experience in creating team member, partner, customer, and shareholder value within retail companies, including serving as CEO of kwx/Keller Williams and Auto Nation, as well as senior management roles at 24Hour Fitness, The Home Depot, and Circuit City. He has had broad leadership roles in financial services, including USAA, where he served in various senior roles as Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, USAA Bank, Chairman, Board of Directors, USAA Real Estate Company, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of USAA, as well as General Manager of General Electric. Carl is an agile business leader, building team engagement at all levels with end-to-end integrated experience expertise.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (BS) and a member of the U.S. Naval Academy 1987 Elite 8 Basketball team, Carl was commissioned as a Navy Supply Corps Officer in 1987 and served active duty until 1992. Carl earned an MBA from Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management and attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Executive Leadership Program.

“The privilege to serve in the Navy Supply Corps was an experience that would shape my leadership journey forever,” said Carl. “The lessons learned of the importance of taking care of people, and the sacrifices our spouses and families make on behalf of those who serve a higher purpose, have made all the difference on my journey still today.”
 
Carl Liebert joins a memorable NSCF Distinguished Alumni roster. Click here for a complete directory of honorees and please join me in welcoming Mr. Carl Liebert to the ranks of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni.

Thank you for supporting your Foundation and helping to “Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future”. 
 
Stay healthy and safe,



 

The Winter issue of The Oakleaf is available online now! Grab a hot drink and enjoy an issue packed with news Around the Corps, as NSCS welcomes new Commanding Officer CAPT Jason Warner, Spouse Representative Lydia Koh tours Starbucks, and CAPT Josh Hill visits California.

In addition to the holidays this month, we also celebrate the Foundation Scholarship Season opening on December 19th! Scholarship Program updates, application tips and additional opportunities for our Supply Family begin on our cover page! On page 12, Transition Chair CDR (ret) Bob Dolan brings Networking into focus and on page 20, Hampton Roads Spouse Leader Amy Ott shares her thoughts on why the NSCF-HR Fun Bunch is so successful!

In this issue, we also shine the spotlight on the newly-reactivated Iberian Peninsula Chapter, learn from LTJG William Clark what it's like Becoming an Ironman in a High Tempo AOR, and find ourselves following CAPT (ret) Donald Hoffman as he explores the history of The Embroidered Supply Oak Leaf Uniform Insignia on page 22.

And thanks to CDR (ret) Chris Webster, CAPT (ret) Eddie Fishburne, CAPT (ret) Anthony Steigelman, and CAPT (ret) Richard Vroman for sharing very personal, sometimes humorous and always interesting memories in our special section: My Supply Corps Story, beginning on page 24.

Each issue of The Oakleaf brings our Community together, as we share old memories, create new ones and celebrate our Members all over the world! What would you like to contribute to The Oakleaf? Active, retired, reserve, former and family members are encouraged to submit articles, pictures, news and updates to theoakleaf@usnscf.com. Please keep submissions limited to 300 words and two images with captions. 

As you enjoy this issue, we hope you will consider an end of year donation to the Foundation. Your generosity supports this newsletter and all our programs across the globe. Contributing is easy--donate online!

Happy Holidays and cheers to our fabulous Members showcased in the Winter issue of The Oakleaf!

Launched on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in 2012 as a special day of giving to nonprofit organizations, the #GivingTuesday campaign focuses on supporting nonprofits, as a way of thinking beyond oneself, BEFORE we head into the busy holiday season.

Each year, our Members and their families donate to the Foundation in support of our Supply Corps around the globe.

Now, more than ever, #GivingTuesday donations are needed to continue the Foundation’s work and “take care of our own”. 
Click here to DONATE NOW! 

Please share this post on our Foundation website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages with your friends and families to encourage their support, as well. 

 
 

A recording of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: Military to Civilian Transition on Tuesday, November 15th, is now available online. The presentation slide deck is also available here.

The event featured a panel of guests discussing best practices, strategies, and opportunities available to transitioning officers, and included a panel of former Supply Corps Officers along with American Corporate Partners (ACP), a national nonprofit mentoring program: 

Mr. Richard Comitz, Senior Vice President, ACP
CAPT (ret) Scott Eberwine, Senior Naval Science Instructor, Naval JROTC
CAPT (ret) Eddie Fishburne, Director, The Home Depot
CAPT (ret) Carla Meyers, Specialist Leader, Deloitte
CDR (ret) Joe Purcell - Vice Chairman, Financial Sponsors Group, Morgan Stanley

Enjoy viewing the Webinar at your convenience and please consider supporting our mission through a donation to the Foundation. 

“On October 21^st, The NSCF-PRC held its 20th Annual Captain Ed Morgan Memorial Golf Tournament at the Cedar Point Golf Club. The Foundation would like to personally thank all those who supported the event. All proceeds from this charity fundraiser benefited The American Cancer Society whose mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. This event allowed us to celebrate the life, career, and family of CAPT Ed Morgan. Thank you to all those who helped promote camaraderie, professional and social networking, and supported the community and a great cause!”
 

The Chapter will be having a Holiday Party on DEC 9^th in person at the Lincoln Military Housing Community Center at 5-7PM.

Dear Navy Supply Corps Foundation Member,

As we celebrate Veterans Day, join us in honoring the sacrifice and contributions of our Navy Supply Corps veterans, and all veterans. This year marks 227 years of Supply Corps service and dedication to our Navy and Nation.

Our Supply Corps Community is active and engaged throughout the Foundation’s 38 Chapters. Active, retired, reserve and former Supply officers, and family members are re-energized and enjoying social, charitable, and mentoring opportunities more than ever this year!

2022 looks to be another successful year for the Foundation’s mission as we execute our full range of programs and services in support of our Members and their families. From Heritage to Scholarships, to Transition and beyond, your generous support is a key driver to our success.

This year during our Annual Appeal, we are emphasizing a theme of “Honor Our Heritage…Invest In Our Future” and are asking for donations to help sustain the Foundation. Your financial support in the area of greatest need ensures the future stability of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation. Your donation will support our general operations, as well as efforts to promote the Supply Corps heritage and traditions that we have all grown to appreciate and treasure.

Thank you for being a valued member of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation, our Supply Corps Family and the United States Navy. Let’s maintain our great tradition of service and community and help “take care of our own”.

Please consider an end of the year donation to keep the Foundation strong, focused, and ready to assist our members in 2023 and beyond. Take a moment now to make an online donation or print the donation form and mail in your contribution.

   Sincerely, 

Dear Navy Supply Corps Foundation Members,
   
Best regards,

On 30 Oct 2022, members and family of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation – Patuxent River Chapter (NSCF-PRC) came out to support the 47th Marine Corps Marathon. This event is one of the largest marathons in the United States which is held in the Arlington, VA and Washington, DC areas. The event’s Adopt-a-Mile program allowed the Chapter to sponsor a mile to clean-up after the runners. This was also a great opportunity to cheer on thousands of motivated athletes and support our Marine Corps brothers and sisters while helping maintain cleanliness in the community.

“On Friday October 28th, the NSCF-PRC enjoyed a Hail and Farewell with the Supply Corps Foundation and Wardroom in attendance. We welcomed LCDR Chris Cromie, and LCDR Maria Warner while saying goodbye to LT Chris LaFrancois. Please reach out and give a warm welcome to our new arrivals and send your best wishes to our departing friend.”

Dear Fellow Supply Corps Officers and Friends,

Please take a few minutes to read the November issue of the Foundation's eNewsletter--it includes three important topics related to our Community.

 
Named Scholarship policy update

Beginning with the 2023-24 Scholarship Season, the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Board of Directors has revised the minimum amount for a Named Scholarship from $1,000 to $2,500 to provide for more meaningful scholarships, especially with the rising costs of higher education. This policy change will enable the Foundation to comply with the IRS restrictions and award larger scholarships to our recipients. Annual Named Scholarships can take up most of the available scholarship opportunities and reduce the ability to award higher value scholarships from the perpetual endowments. Scholarship donations less than $2,500 will still be accepted and grouped into larger scholarships, with donor recognition in The Oakleaf. In parallel, the Foundation continues to actively market and promote the Scholarship Program to increase the applicant pool and corresponding number of potential scholarships.
Learn more about donation opportunities »



Planning for Social Security benefits 

Social Security is part of a retirement plan for most Americans, but knowing when and how to apply social security benefits can be challenging. A retirement plan should be based on today's knowledge but allow for future adaptations as circumstances change. Certainly deciding when to collect Social Security is a major retirement decision, but there are related decisions that can influence future income. Financial planning includes learning ways to maximize your benefits. Understanding Social Security options can start you on your way to financial success in retirement. The NSCF offers a free weekly e-newsletter to assist Members with common concerns regarding retirement planning. 
Learn more about Social Security planning »



Professional Certification/Licenses Grant Program

Attaining a professional certification can be costly. The NSCF Professional Certification/Licenses Grant Program assists transitioning officers with the costs incurred attaining a certification or license to enhance a civilian logistics career opportunity up to $500. Examples of professional logistics certificates that are available for Supply Officers and enlisted supply personnel are: Supply Chain Professional (CSCP); Foodservice Management Professional (FMP); Certified Professional Contract Manager; and Financial Management Certification. Professional certifications and licenses can offer members a competitive advantage over candidates without certificates and lead to higher wages. 
Learn more about the NSCF Grant Program  »

Upcoming dates:

• Now through January 14th, 2023 ~ Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is open! Be the Face of Giving to the Navy Supply Corps Foundation, Inc. (#10281). Donate now!
• November 15th ~  Webinar: Military to Civilian Transition ~ Tuesday, November 15th at 7pm EST. Register now!
• December 2nd ~ Winter issue of The Oakleaf is online! Want to contribute to the next issue? View the submission guidelines or email theoakleaf@usnscf.com with questions.

Reminders:

• Thank you to all who attended the Webinar: An Evening with the Chief. It was well attended and very informative. View the slide presentation! 
• Share your Supply Corps story! Capturing your stories serves to honor our shared heritage and preserve our Supply Corps traditions. Learn how you can participate! 
• We are Your Connection to the Supply Community. Keep your Foundation profile current by regularly updating your contact information. Update your membership today!  

In the spirit of giving, please consider a donation to the Foundation today. Member donations are vital to the successful operation of the programs and services serving our Supply Corps Family.


If you have any questions or comments, please email Executive Director CAPT (ret) Dan Pionk at executivedirector@usnscf.com. 
 

Registration is now open for the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: Military to Civilian Transition on Tuesday, November 15th at 7pm EST. Click HERE to register! 
 
This event will feature a panel of guests discussing best practices, strategies, and opportunities available to transitioning officers. The panel is comprised of former Supply Corps Officers and American Corporate Partners (ACP), a national nonprofit mentoring program. 

Panelists include:
Mr. Richard Comitz, Senior Vice President, ACP
CAPT (ret) Scott Eberwine, Senior Naval Science Instructor, Naval JROTC
CAPT (ret) Eddie Fishburne, Director, The Home Depot
CAPT (ret) Carla Meyers, Specialist Leader, Deloitte
CDR (ret) Joe Purcell - Vice Chairman, Financial Sponsors Group, Morgan Stanley

Advance registration is required to attend the Webinar. Please register HERE. To submit an advance question for the panelists, please email foundation@usnscf.com.

Thank you for being a valued Member of the Supply Corps Family. The Navy Supply Corps Foundation strives to provide you and your families with the information, activities and support needed to maintain a strong relationship with our Community. Please join us for Military to Civilian Transition on Tuesday, November 15th at 7pm EST. 
 

 

You are invited to a Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: Military to Civilian Transition on Tuesday, November 15th at 7pm EST.  

Transitioning from military to civilian life can be a challenging journey. This event will feature a panel of guests discussing best practices, strategies, and opportunities available to transitioning officers. The panel will be comprised of former Supply Officers, feature American Corporate Partners (ACP), and include a retired Supply Officer and current ACP mentor to share his experience with the mentoring program. ACP is national nonprofit focused on helping transitioning veterans, as well as their spouses, find their next careers through a year-long, one-on-one mentorship. Additionally, tune in for information on the Navy Supply Corps Foundation's programs and services available to Members throughout the Transition process.

More details on the panel, program, and registration will be sent in the near future. For now, please save the date and mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 15th at 7pm EST.

Thank you for being a valued Member of the Supply Corps Family. The Navy Supply Corps Foundation strives to provide you and your families with the information, activities and support needed to maintain a strong relationship with our Community. Please join us for Military to Civilian Transition on Tuesday, November 15th at 7pm EST. 

Thank you for joining us for the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: An Evening with the Chief, held on Thursday, October 6th, 2022. The slides presented during the webinar are now available online.

The event was a unique opportunity to hear directly from RADM Peter Stamatopoulos, Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and 49th Chief of Supply Corps, as he discussed the most important topics of interest to our Community. 

Enjoy viewing the Webinar slides at your convenience. The Navy Supply Corps Foundation provides Members with programs and services to support and strengthen our Community. Stay tuned for information on our next Webinar--The Transition--coming November 15th. 

Thank you for being a valued Member of the Supply Corps Family. Please consider supporting our mission through a donation to the Foundation. 
 

Happy 247th Birthday, United States Navy!

The Philly Chapter celebrated with a traditional cake cutting ceremony. This tradition enhances the greater appreciation of our Navy heritage, showing a positive sense of pride and professionalism.

This year's central theme is “On Watch – 24/7 for 247 Years,” which highlights Navy’s enduring ability to remain fully ready to respond and effectively deter threats.

Hooyah, Navy!

Dear Fellow Supply Corps Officers and Friends,

We hope you are enjoying the fall season. Please take a few minutes to read the October issue of the Foundation's eNewsletter which includes three important topics related to our Community.



Welcome our newest Supply Corps Officers
Foundation Chairman RADM (ret) Mike Lyden was recently honored to be the guest speaker at the Navy Supply Corps School in Newport, RI for the graduation of the 3rd Battalion--an incredible group of new Supply Officers. Executive Director CAPT (ret) Dan Pionk also attended the ceremony and welcomed each graduate to our Community with a copy of our history book Ready for Sea: The History of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps. This event and others are posted on LinkedIn. 

For more Community news and current events, resources and opportunities, find NSCF on social media, follow us and tag the Foundation with your posts, too!
LinkedIn @navy supply corps foundation
Facebook @NavySupplyCorpsFoundation
Instagram @navysupplycorpsfoundation 
Twitter @usnscf




Transitioning with ACP
American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a national nonprofit organization focused on helping veterans, transitioning military members and active-duty military spouses find their next careers through year-long, customized, one-on-one mentorships. ACP provides career counseling and networking opportunities—focusing on meaningful employment opportunities for veterans, and developing long-term career and professional goals. ACP connects vets with professionals participating through their organization’s partnership with ACP.

Currently, five senior Members are Mentors in the ACP Program and many Foundation Members have already benefitted from an enriched transitioning experience with ACP. 
Learn more about the Transition Program and ACP »




Spouse support opportunity
Supply Corps spouses support one another all over the globe though their engagement with a Fun Bunch--groups of spouses associated with Foundation Chapters. Foundation leader Lydia Koh brings years of active duty, civil servant and military spouse support experience to her role as Foundation Spouse Representative. Lydia leads the spousal support effort through local Fun Bunch groups, open to all spouses of active duty, retired and deceased Supply Corps officers, with an emphasis on fun.
Is there a spouse support group in your area? Want to join one? 
Learn more about the Fun Bunch »

Upcoming dates:

• October 6th ~  An Evening with the Chief~ NEW DATE~ Thursday, October 6th at 7pm EST. Registration is still open. Register now!
• October 15th ~ Submissions due for the Winter issue of The Oakleaf. View the submission guidelines or email theoakleaf@usnscf.com with questions. 

Reminders:

• Share your Supply Corps story! Capturing your stories serves to honor our shared heritage and preserve our Supply Corps traditions. Learn how you can participate! 
• We are Your Connection to the Supply Community. Keep your Foundation profile current by regularly updating your contact information. Update your membership today!  

If you have not contributed to the Foundation this year, please make an online donation now. Your donations are vital to the successful programs and services we offer our Supply Corps Family.

If you have any questions or comments, please email Executive Director CAPT (ret) Dan Pionk at executivedirector@usnscf.com. 

Please email the Board President and Vice President with information, stories or suggestions you would like to share with our Northwest Chapter members:
nscf.nw.president@gmail.com
nscf.nw.vicepresident@gmail.com

Due to personnel transfers, we are seeking volunteers to assist with event planning and committee roles. If you are interested, please contact CDR Charmaine Yap at charmaine.yap@gmail.com
 

 
 

The 2022 CFC Giving Season has begun and you can be the face of giving to our Foundation!

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the official workplace giving campaign for federal employees and retirees. Over the years, the Navy Supply Corps Foundation has been the grateful recipient of your kind consideration during the campaign—Federal, postal, military, and retirees contribute to our non-profit organization. The CFC mission is "to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all”.

The benefits of your CFC contributions can be seen in every program we offer the Supply Community—and it’s so easy to participate! The cornerstone of the campaign is the CFC Online Donation System. This year, the mobile giving app will integrate full payroll deduction options. For employees who may not have access to or decide not to use the electronic donation system, a paper pledge form will also be available. As we emerge from the pandemic, we hope all Members will consider this giving option—the largest and most successful annual workplace charity opportunity!

The solicitation period opened September 1, 2022, and runs through January 14, 2023. New employees may make pledges within 30 days of entry on duty, if outside of the campaign solicitation period.

Join the CFC 2022 Giving Campaign! Donate to the Foundation through the CFC ~ the Navy Supply Corps Foundation, Inc. #10281. Don't wait, visit the CFC website to sign up and name the Foundation #10281 as your charity today!
 

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We want to hear from you! All members and their families are encouraged to write an article for the next issue of The Oakleaf. Hearing from our Members is the highlight of each issue: sea duty, spouse activities, travel, pcs orders, successes and failures. Your experiences are part of our shared Supply Corps Family story!
 
All content is due by October 15th. 
Please keep submissions to 300 words and 2-3 pictures (with captions), where appropriate. 
If you have any questions or want to discuss content display options, please email theoakleaf@usnscf.com

We are just 2 weeks away from a special Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: An Evening with the Chief on Thursday, October 6th at 7pm eastern*. Register to attend now!

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE! If you registered for the original October 4th date, your registration is automatically rolled to the new date - Oct. 6th...no further action is needed.

This event is a unique opportunity to hear directly from RADM Peter Stamatopoulos, Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and 49th Chief of Supply Corps,  as he addresses the most important topics of interest to our Community. 

Advance registration is required to attend the Webinar. Please register here. If you have a specific question or topic you would like addressed, please email Foundation@usnscf.com and your question will be shared with RADM Stamatopoulos.

Thank you for being a valued Member of the Supply Corps Family. The Navy Supply Corps Foundation strives to provide you and your families with the information, activities and support needed to maintain a strong relationship with our Community.

We look forward to you joining us for An Evening with the Chief on Thursday, October 6th at 7pm eastern. 

As we move into Fall and exiting COVID, there have been alot of events this spring/summer. For example: Marine Corps Mess Night, WW II Legacy Groundbreaking, University of Michigan NROTC Awards, Navy Academy Awards/Annapolis, Battle of the Atlantic/Windsor, International Armed Forces night, Gold Star Ceremony, USNA Boat outing, and many more.  Some venues you want to take in; USS Silversides/Muskegon, USS LST 393/Muskegon, USS Edson DD 946/Bay City, Veterans Honor Museum/Frankenmuth, and many more.  We had some crew of the USS Michigan SSGN 727 and USS Detroit LCS 7 visit us during Navy Week in July along with 60 sailors and RADM Greene.  We are slo linking up with Capt Dan Pionk, USN (Ret) and now Executive Director of NSCF.  Hope you will sign up and get involved. 

On 10Sep22, NAVSUP WSS-P tradition continues as the team gathers for the 9/11 Heroes Run in Philadelphia at the Navy Yard.

The 9/11 Heroes Run joins communities to honor the sacrifices of those heroes from September 11th and wars since, including Veterans, Active Duty, First Responders, and families of the fallen.

The Philadelphia Chapter pays tribute yearly by volunteering and participating in the 9/11 Heroes Run hosted by the Travis Manion Foundation.

 
 

Back to school season kicked off with a bang at the Philadelphia Learning Academy-South as members of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation-Philadelphia Chapter delivered over 200 pounds of school supplies.

Navy Supply Corps Foundation-Philadelphia Chapter President, Commander Jay McFarland stated, “This effort stemmed from numerous members throughout the NAVSUP WSS community seeking to make a difference during the start of the school year.” The Chapter’s Vice President, Lieutenant Commander Jennifer Charlton added, “Generosity is at the core of the volunteer mission of this chapter. We hope the spirit of giving and caring will take root and carry on throughout the future back-to-school seasons—amplifying the impact for the students and giving back to the community in which we proudly serve today.”

Staff and Military pictured from left to right: Ms. Maggie Harbour (English), Mr. Mohammad Camara (Social Studies), Ms. Winnie Gralinski (Math), Dr. Darryl Blackwell (Principal), Commander Jay McFarland, Ms. Kia Ireland-Hall (Science), FLTLT Dean Topp, Lieutenant Commander Jennifer Charlton, Lieutenant Commander Daniel Hatting, and Ms. Edda Loredo (School Counselor).

The Philadelphia Chapter has profound beliefs in being an active member in the community and having a lasting, positive impact on society at large.
 

Dear Fellow Supply Corps Officers and Friends,

We hope you and your families are enjoying the fall season. Please take a few minutes to read the September issue of the Foundation's new eNewsletter which includes three important topics related to our Community.
 

IRA Charitable Rollover

At this time of year you may be thinking for a way to help further our mission. If you are 70½ or older, an IRA charitable rollover is a great way to contribute to our mission and enjoy tax benefits, as well. 
Benefits of an IRA charitable rollover include:
-Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to our organization.
-Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts.
-Help further the work and mission of our organization.

Click here for a free brochure or email executivedirector@usnscf.com with questions regarding an IRA charitable rollover gift--we are happy to assist you.
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August is National Make-a-Will Month!

Make-a-Will month is a national movement to create awareness of the importance of having a will and to encourage individuals to create an estate plan to protect their loved ones. Legacy planning can provide security and even advance your passions for your most important causes.

The process of writing your will can be stress-free, and this important task empowers you to best decide how your assets are distributed rather than leaving those decisions to the government. No matter what your estate includes today, everyone needs a plan.
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Membership Update Campaign

Have you moved? Recently married? New email? Update your contact information on the Foundation website now! We are working hard to maintain accurate membership records to ensure your connection to a local Chapter and our Supply network--wherever you live. Also, keeping your Foundation membership profile current will bring timely Supply News and Community information to you and your family through mail and email. Can't remember your login information? Call (706) 354-4111. Membership is free! Stay in touch with our Supply Community.
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As always, a sincere thanks to our generous donors for continuing to enhance the lives of our Supply Corps Community through your contributions to the Foundation. Your donations are vital to the successful operations of the programs and services we offer to our Supply Corps Family. If you have not contributed this year, please take a moment and make a donation to the Foundation today*!   

*For the month of September, all members who make a donation of $100 or more will receive a free copy of our history book Ready for Sea: The History of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps. 

If you have any questions or comments, please email Executive Director CAPT (ret) Dan Pionk at executivedirector@usnscf.com

 

Stay in touch with our Supply Community!
Your Foundation membership profile should be kept up to date to ensure you receive Supply News and Community information through mail and email. Keep your contact information current by logging in at usnscf.com. 
Can't remember your login information? Call (706) 354-4111.

The Navy Supply Corps Foundation has developed a Professional Certification/Licenses Grant Program to assist with the costs incurred attaining a certification or license to enhance a civilian logistics career opportunity, after VA reimbursement, up to $500.

To qualify for this grant program the applicant must:

1. Be an active regular or reserve Supply Corps officer
2. Be an Active-duty Enlisted Sailor in a supply enlisted rating (e.g., CS, CSS, LS, LSS, or RS)
3. Be registered on the Navy Supply Corps Foundation website with current email and mailing address
4. Have attained the professional certification or dation Welicense to enhance a civilian logistics career opportunity

To be considered for this grant the applicant must fill out and submit an online application. Once the application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the Transition Committee and notification will be sent on reimbursement determination.

Professional certification is the process by which a person proves that he or she has the knowledge, experience and skills to perform a specific job and the tasks in which they have been trained. Having a professional certification also shows potential employers that you are committed to your profession and are well-trained. It gives them confidence in your abilities and knowledge. Certification makes you more valuable to employers, so you can expect to earn more than someone without certification. Certification also offers advancement opportunities and management opportunities. Additionally, you can have a competitive advantage over candidates without certificates, earn higher wages and receive tuition reimbursement for continuing education. 

Examples of some of the professional logistics certificates that are available for Supply Officers and enlisted supply personnel are: Supply Chain Professional (CSCP); Foodservice Management Professional (FMP); Certified Professional Contract Manager; and Financial Management Certification.  Attaining a professional certification can be costly. Examples of the costs for these certificates are:

• Supply Chain Professional (CSCP): Exam Preparation: $1,380 & Exam: $965
• Certified Professional Contract Manager: Exam Preparation: $410 & Exam: $125
• Certified in Transportation and Logistics and Distribution (CLTD): Exam Preparation: $1,245 & Exam: $1,195
• Certificate in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM): Exam Preparation: $550 & Exam: $690

If you’re a Veteran and you qualify for the GI Bill, you may be able to use part of your entitlement to cover test fees up to $2,000 for a job that requires a license or certification in order for you to work. The VA.gov site provides detailed information on how to apply for reimbursement up to $2,000. Even after VA reimbursement for exam fees this can leave a substantial bill for the individual. 

For more information or additional questions, please email foundation@usnscf.com.

Aloha SUPP-Ohana,

First, we would like to thank everyone who has purchased gear from the NSCF - Hawaii Chapter SquadLocker. 10% of all proceeds go directly to the foundation and we have added tons of new gear!
Simply click on the link in the attached flyer or go to: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/...

The Philadelphia Chapter hosted interns from NAVAIR and NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg on Friday 05Aug.

Enriching the Supply Corps community across commands with a focus on “Relationships Build Readiness,” we aimed to strengthen relationships and further naval readiness.

Hooyah, Supply Corps!







 

The Summer issue of The Oakleaf is available online now! With articles written by Committee Chairs, Chapter leaders, and many of our Members, you’ll get news from across the Supply Community. Our cover stories shine the light on new Board Member CAPT (ret) Jennifer Lednicky, recently transitioned CAPT (ret) Andy Matthews, and our 2021 Volunteers and Chapters-of-the-Year award winners. We also celebrate our 2022-23 Foundation Scholarship recipients, while thanking the Scholarship Program’s generous donors who make this gift a reality! A few of our young achievers are profiled in this issue.

Speaking of achievers, the Supply Community is full of them! Read about the Volunteer and Chapter of the Year award winners on page 9, meet new Spouse Representative Lydia Koh on page 12, and join our Staff Hail & Farewell as we thank longtime Administrative Assistant Cindy Inglett and welcome new Executive Assistant Teresa Hood on page 13.

Starting on page 14, Members tell their Supply Corps story, in their own words. CAPT (ret) Bob Rodine and LCDR (ret) Glenn Munkres are just two of the many Members who have shared their stories with us. On page 17, History buff CAPT (ret) Donald Hoffmann continues his discovery of the Navy’s first Purser, in part 2 of 3.

As exemplified in this issue, our Supply Corps Family’s connection crosses generations. On page 22, LCDR Garrett Bond introduces us to a group of WWII, Korea and Vietnam Veterans in his article on the Honor Flight Program. Then we hear from LCDR (ret) Zenobia Shepherd and learn of RADM Kristin Aquavella’s compassion and kindness in the wake of a family tragedy. And, don’t miss the photo of a special meeting between two SUPPOs on page 18!

Each issue of The Oakleaf brings our Community together, as we share memories of our past and create opportunities for new experiences. What would you like to contribute to The Oakleaf? Active, retired, reserve, former and family members are encouraged to submit articles, pictures, news and updates to theoakleaf@usnscf.com. Please keep submissions limited to 300 words and two images with captions. Ready to share your Supply Corps story? Email mysupplycorpsstory@usnscf.com or call (706) 354-4111 to learn how your memories can become a part of the Supply Corps archives.

Thank you for your gifts of time and money. Your generosity supports this newsletter and our Foundation programs across the globe. Contributing is easy! Donate online and encourage all who have ever worn the Oakleaf of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps to register as a Member, or update membership contact information online now. Enjoy the Summer issue of The Oakleaf!

The 2021 Volunteers-of-the-Year and the Chapters-of-the-Year selections were named at the Foundation’s 2022 Spring Board of Directors Meeting.

The 2021 Volunteers-of-the-Year are:

 LCDR Lauren Peters from the Hampton Roads Chapter. Lauren raised $4,929 in chapter funds as golf tournament lead, hosted monthly networking gatherings, developed JO mentorship program on Postgrad, OpTour selection, home/life balance. She also reinvigorated Spouses Social and lead multiple community relations efforts, including Toys for Tots.

LCDR Nick Mader from the Philadelphia Chapter. Nick organized Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Run ISO CAPT Titus, Feast of
Justice food bank support, participated in the Scholarship package review (National Support), ran Adopt a Highway and re-invigorated
community participation. He also was the captain/organizer of the Dragon Boat race team.

LT Terry Hogan from the Mechanicsburg Chapter. Terry organized golf tournament ISO 144, raising $12K, led greater Harrisburg beautification project, Paulus Orchard volunteer efforts, Young Professionals of Harrisburg – various beautification and food bank efforts.

LT Derek Fleming from the San Diego Chapter. Derek led Virtual Mentorship Panel with 100+ attendees, facilitated virtual Spouse event, led Golf Tournament fundraiser with 80+ players. He also contributed to the Children School events and supported plannning efforts to NAVSUP FLC San Diego to host OP Roadshow.


The 2021 Chapters-of-the-Year are:


Hampton Roads (President CAPT Tommy Neville)
Internal Events: 
Monthly networking/social gathering (virtual and in-person)
JO mentorship program on Postgrad, OpTour selection, home/life balance
3 Spouse Socials
“Beat Army” Holiday Party w/RDML Ott

Outreach Events:
Support to local shelters, mission ministries, and warehouse/yard cleanup. Led coat and food drives.
$1K in toys ISO Toys for Tots 
Formalized Habitat for Humanity partnership for future collaboration.
Local HR Flag Football Coaching Partnership


Mechanicsburg (President CAPT Joe Peth)
Internal Events:
Training with Industry professional development (partnership w/Home Depot)
Annual Golf Tournament
OP Roadshow and mentorship events
Emblematic sales of $470

Outreach Events:
Lebanon VA Hospital support to veterans for Navy birthday.
Paulus Orchard Partnership to mitigate local food insecurity
$1K in toys ISO Toys for Tots


Patuxent River  (President CAPT Matt Brickhaus)
Internal Events:
Holiday party ISO 80 people
4 professional development events ISO 120 people
5 hail and farewells ISO 117 people
Senior Guest Speaker Series (transition support, NSS-S) ISO 92 people

Outreach Events:
393 cumulative community support hours, increasing MoM as HPCON lifted.
156 contact youth sports coaching hours
66 religious support hours
20 hours of veteran event support
106 elderly/disabled minor repair hours
Golf tournament supporting 80+ players


San Diego (President CAPT Brian Anderson)
Internal Events:
4 no-host flag socials ISO chapter members
Annual Golf Tournament
Golf tournament supporting 80+ players

Outreach Events:
OP Roadshow
Senior SC Officer Leader Panel PRODEV


Philadelphia (President CDR Matt Duncan)
Internal Events:
Weekly socials, PRODEV Events.
226th Virtual Birthday Ball viewing party; HPCON delayed 227th in May
First-ever NSCF holiday party with family, international officers
First CAPT John D. Titus Award for fostering military/civilian relations…partnered with Col. (ret) Tom Manion, Travis Manion Foundation

Outreach Events:
Feast of Justice food bank support
Int’l Dragon Boat Regatta Cresencz Cup Winners
CAPT John Titus memorial run…direct partnership with Travis Manion Foundation
Renaming ceremony and Memorial Day wreath laying for Abington War Memorial
Adopt a Highway expanded in Center City, PA
Community Craft Fair supporting $3.2K fundraising

Each of these Chapters devoted significant time, energy, and passion to serve our Supply Community and further the mission of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation. Congratulations to all!

There are many outstanding volunteers across the Foundation’s 39 Chapters. All Chapters are encouraged to identify exceptional volunteers for the 2022 Volunteer-of-the-Year Award, as well as nominate your Chapter for 2022 Chapter-of-the-Year. The due date for 2022 nominations is April 1, 2023. For more information on the nominating process, please email our Recognition Committee Chair.  

We are excited to announce the Foundation has awarded $10,000 multi-year scholarships and single year scholarships to both Supply Corps Community high school and college students. 38 new scholarships were awarded to students for the 2022-2023 academic year worth $158,000. The recipients include children and grandchildren of Supply Corps officers and children of Supply enlisted personnel. This is in addition to the 15 previously-awarded multi-year scholarships and six Memorial Scholarships. The overall scholarship total for the 2022-2023 Scholarship year is $245,000. 

Join us in congratulating all our awardees!

Follow us on social media to meet our recipients and watch for the Summer issue of The Oakleaf for more details on this year's Scholarship board.

Click here to see the full list of scholarships awarded and to learn how you can be a part of this program!

Where do Sailors and Officers eat, sleep, do laundry, receive letters/packages, and get paid? Is there a store on board? How do ships have enough supplies at sea? In an effort to answer these and other popular questions posed by the public, the Foundation has partnered with several Museum Ships (USS ALABAMA, USS HORNET, USS INTREPID, USS IOWA, USS MASSACHUSETTS, USS MIDWAY, USS NORTH CAROLINA, USS WISCONSIN) located at ports across the United States, to include Hawaii (USS MISSOURI). 

Under the Heritage Committee, the Ship Display Program was created to capture the traditions and customs of the Navy Supply Corps, as well as tell its cherished story on board some of our most treasured warships. These Memorial Ship Museums are our primary venue to engage and educate the public, providing a record of the Navy Supply Corps history and maritime traditions. From aircraft carriers to battleships, museum ships across the country host 12 to 15 million visitors per year.

Our recent project with Battleship North Carolina includes the Provisions Issue compartment, Officer Galley, and a Storeroom (pictures below). The replica can selections are based on a 1941 photograph and archived Supply Dept. records. The exhibit is still being created, but it is fun to see the progress!

  

Additionally, at the Battleship IOWA, the Navy Supply Corps Foundation partnership includes support for Vicky's Doghouse Cafe. Located on the main deck, Vicky's is a popular destination for patrons of the museum ship. The signage below was installed just in time for LA Fleet Week!


 

To learn more about our Museum Ship displays and exhibits, visit our Heritage page! Also, we would love to see pictures of you enjoying these exhibits. Email communications@usnscf.com with photos of your adventures!
 

What better way to serve our Veterans than to spin outdoors at a fun-filled event on the Eagles playing field. Navy Supply Corps Foundation--Philadelphia Chapter joined Comcast in raising money for Veterans through Team Foster on June 4-5.

“No Hero Left Behind” is Philadelphia’s Ruff Ride’s motto at the Lincoln Financial Field held on June 4-5, 2022. Ruff Ride is part festival and part competition, bringing together friends and families in forming teams to sponsor a stationary spin bike for 24 consecutive hours!

As 22 Veterans and service members lose the battle to suicide every day, events like Ruff Ride benefits “Team Foster” to provide the resources to train and partner specialized dogs to our Veterans. They aim to raise awareness on the unmet needs of injured and disabled Veterans while raising standards for service dog training. It was an honor for friends and family to take part in supporting our Veterans!

Click HERE (part 1) and HERE (part2) for photos of the event!


 

The Philly Chapter participated in the Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival on 04 June 2022. Many gather in crews of twenty paddlers on the Schuylkill River to share in camaraderie, competition, culture, and community. Having fun, embracing challenges, and combining strength with teamwork is the recipe for success while out on the river.

Click HERE to view photos of the event!
 

CDR Matthew Duncan has brought the strength and unity of this chapter to new heights during his tenure as president. He orchestrated weekly socials, the 226^th Supply Corps Virtual Birthday Ball, and the inaugural holiday party to reinforce and celebrate the chapter’s renewed purpose and community. His impact through various community outreach events such as Feast of Justice and Travis Manion Foundation, CAPT John Titus 9/11 Hero’s Run, are examples of the amazing milestones reached by the Philadelphia Chapter. BZ CDR Duncan on an inspirational tour!

CDR(s) Jay McFarland is our newest Navy Supply Corps Foundation- Philadelphia Chapter President. He enlisted through the delayed entry program at the age of 17 and ultimately received his commissioning through the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) Program. CDR(s) McFarland is the first LDO assigned to NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia. He set records as the Director of the E-2/C-2 Integrated Weapons Systems Team (IWST) and will continue leading as the Director of Commons Avionics IWST. This chapter is looking forward to his innovative and trailblazing leadership!
 







 

































































 

On Memorial Day, we recognize and honor the men and women who have sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. military. In particular, the Foundation remembers our fallen Supply Corps brothers and sisters, and honors their contributions to the Navy and ultimate sacrifice while serving our great Nation. 

Since 2001, 26 Supply Corps officers have died while on active duty, leaving behind 45 dependent children. Through our Memorial Scholarship program, the Foundation contributes $10,000 to establish a scholarship fund for each of the minor children of our Supply Corps officers who die while on active duty. Our fallen Supply Corps officers have a place in the context of American naval history and remind us of the Supply Corps critical role in maintaining the world’s most modern and efficient naval force. We continue to proudly support their families, our veterans and all who currently serve in the Supply Corps, as we have for more than 50 years. 

This Memorial Day, we hope you will remember and honor these special Supply families. Please take a moment to make a donation in support of our mission. The Navy Supply Corps Foundation strengthens the Supply Corps Community--providing much needed resources, programs and services in direct support of our members and their families. Your donation today will keep the Foundation strong, focused, and ready to help! 
You are a part of a Community committed to service. Thank you for supporting the Foundation and helping to “take care of our own”.

Stay healthy and safe.

 

Our Chapters are the face of the Foundation--bringing the Supply Community together through professional networking, community outreach...and incredibly fun socials! Check out the amazing 227th Birthday Celebrations around the globe! 
*If your Chapter is not shown, please email Communications@usnscf.com to share photos or tag the Foundation on Facebook @NavySupplyCorpsFoundation

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On behalf of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation, Philadelphia Chapter, the CAPT John D. Titus Award was presented to LCDR Nicholas Mader on 20 May 2022.

This annual award celebrates achievements of a uniformed service member who has gone the extra mile in community leadership, outreach, and impacts which have contributed to a greater social responsibility through community involvement.

CAPT John D. Titus enlisted in the Navy in 1982 via the Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training Program. He became a commissioned officer and a US Naval Academy graduate in 1987 and retired in October 2012 after 26 years of distinguished active duty service. On June 14, 2019, CAPT Titus passed away unexpectedly leaving behind a wife, two sons and scores of friends and family. This award was established in 2020 to honor his memory and selfless contributions and to the Supply Corps and Philadelphia community, serving as a guiding light for others to carry on in his place.

LCDR Nicholas Mader formalized a partnership with Philabundance and Feast of Justice, fighting food insecurity in the area immediately surrounding the base and organized efforts that streamlines operations, delivered on-time support and provided financial aid. He dedicated countless hours of meticulous review of national scholarship packages for youth in need. He is an inspiration, a tremendous leader, a community servant and a friend of the city. He has left an unforgettable impression on the Philadelphia community across two tours in the area. Congratulations to LCDR Nick Mader and his family!

















 

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NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia hosted their Semi-Annual Craft Fair on Saturday May 14, 2022!

The team came together for a long standing tradition in supporting the community, local vendors, and crafters!

Click HERE for photos!

https://www.usnscf.com/Foundation/NewsAndInfo/Detail/2335
 

Members, we want to hear from you! Your Supply stories are the highlight of each issue: sea duty, spouse activities, travel, pcs orders, successes and failures. Your experiences are part of our shared Supply Corps Family story!   All content is due by June 15th.  Please keep submissions to 300 words and 2-3 pictures (with captions), where appropriate.  If you have any questions or want to discuss content display options, please email theoakleaf@usnscf.com

Last week the Supply Corps Community bid a final farewell to one of our most beloved leaders. A memorial ceremony for RADM Edward "Ted" K. Walker, Jr. was held at the United States Naval Academy, with many from our Supply Family in attendance. Rear Admiral Walker passed away on December 11, 2021. As the 35th Chief of Supply Corps and Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command, RADM Walker advocated the Corps’ critical role as the ‘Golden Link’ in the chain that makes everything else in the Navy possible, and each officer’s role within the chain. Revered by his Community, RADM Walker served as a 2018 BQC graduation ceremony guest speaker. In his speech, RADM Walker shared his ‘Golden Link’ perspective and the great lessons he learned while serving in the Navy. In 2020, the NSCF honored RADM Walker as a Distinguished Alumnus, for his great success in the private sector following his 34-year naval career, in a virtual ceremony celebrated by the Supply Community around the globe. The Supply Corps will forever be touched by RADM Ted Walker's example, leadership, and contributions to our Community. Fair winds and following seas...

RADM Ted Walker's Speech as Guest Speaker at 2018 BQC Graduation
RADM Ted Walker's 2020 NSCF Distinguished Alumni Ceremony video
RADM Ted Walker's Obituary
VADM Edward Straw's Eulogy for RADM Ted Walker
 

The Foundation is soliciting a volunteer to be the new NSCF Spouse Representative. The Spouse Representative role is to enhance communication, networking possibilities, and community support among families of the Supply Corps Community, as well as to enrich the relationship between the Foundation and Supply Corps families. This is a great opportunity for a spouse to take an active role in our Foundation and bring the Supply Community together though leadership of the Spouse Program. 

If you know a good candidate for the Foundation Spouse Representative or would like to learn more about the role, please contact Executive Director CAPT (ret) Dan Pionk at executivedirector@usnscf.com or (202) 956-8228.

Thank you for supporting your Foundation and helping to “Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future”. 
 

We want to hear from you! Each member of our Community offers a unique perspective on life in the Navy Supply Corps. Share your personal experiences and greatest memories with our Heritage Committee.

Capturing your stories serves to honor our shared heritage and preserve our Supply Corps traditions. Each member experience brings depth and dimention to historical events and offers the public a greater appreciation of the Supply Corps role in the Navy and service to the United States of America. 

Please submit stories, photos or videos to MySupplyCorpsStory@usnscf.com. Include names, dates, and locations, if known. Unless otherwise requested, all submissions will become property of NSCF and NSCF may publish, archive or share content with the public.

Everybody has a story, and we want to hear yours. Honor our heritage. Share your Supply Corps story today! 

This Earth Day we recognize and celebrate the commitment to give back to our community and positively impact our environment.

NSCF Philadelphia Chapter kicked off Earth Day with an annual Kelly Drive 5K Fun Run. Military members and families celebrated the completion of the 5K at the top of "The Rocky Steps" of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Following the Kelly Drive 5K Fun Run, NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia and Naval Support Activity Philadelphia joined in a base and community clean up while spreading awareness on preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of the environment. 

• Gracie Dziewiatkowski, wife of CDR Craig Dziewiatkowski, a dedicated Spouse Representative Volunteer who paved the way for the expansion of the "Fun Bunch" across the community.
• LT Pamela Velez, a Heritage Committee Volunteer with almost 20 years of Naval experience who continues to spread and preserve the history of our community.
• Interesting and thought provoking Q&A with the newest members of the Board of Directors: LCDR Dave Couchman, CAPT (ret) Eddie Fishburne, CAPT (ret) Jennifer Lednicky, CAPT (ret) Mike Lucas, CAPT (ret) Mark Murphy, and CAPT (ret) Dana Weiner. 
• An encaptivating sea story from RADM (ret) Dan McKinnon as he recounts his most unusual assignments as a Supply Corps Officer!
• Rachel Beanland: A now established author and then receipient of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship. Her novel, "Florence Adler Swims Forever," was recognized as one of the Best Books of 2020 according to USA Today and the Barnes & Nobel Book Club!

Senator Gary Peters was celebrated as the 60th Navy Supply Corps Foundation Distinguished Alumnus in a ceremony at NSCS in Newport, RI.* The ceremony was hosted by Foundation Chair RADM (ret) Mike Lyden, with Foundation Executive Director CAPT (ret) Daniel Pionk, and Distinguished Alumni Committee Chair CAPT (ret) Bud Schiff. Click here to view a video of the ceremony.

Senator Peters stated that: “I am deeply honored by this recognition. My time as a Supply Corps Officer has shaped who I am personally and as an elected official. During my time in the Navy Reserve, I served with some of the most patriotic individuals I’ve ever met. For us, it never mattered what our political ideology was – we focused on working together to accomplish our goals. The dedication of those I served with in the Navy Reserve reinforced in me that we must keep the promises we’ve made to those who have worn the uniform and served our country. Joining the Navy Reserve was one of the best decisions I have ever made - and the lessons I learned will continue guiding my work.”
 
The Navy Supply Corps Foundation Distinguished Alumni Program recognizes individual Supply Corps Officers who have distinguished themselves after their Naval career “by obtaining significant success in the public or private sector and who credit their Supply Corps experience as a basic foundation of further professional achievements.” 
 
Senator Peters has represented the State of Michigan in the United States Senate since 2015. In the 117th Congress, he is the Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which oversees the Department of Homeland Security and is the Senate’s top oversight committee. Senator Peters also serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
 
Peters volunteered for the U.S. Navy Reserve at age 34, where he earned a Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist designation and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After the September 11th terrorist attacks on the U.S., Peters volunteered again for drilling status and served overseas as part of his Reserve duty. He also completed the Naval Command and Staff course from the U.S. Naval War College.
 
Born in Pontiac, Michigan, Peters graduated from Rochester High School and went on to earn a B.A. in political science from Alma College. He later earned an M.B.A. in finance from the University of Detroit Mercy, M.A. in political science from Wayne State University; M.A. in philosophy from Michigan State University, and a law degree (J.D.) from Wayne State University Law School.
 
Prior to entering public service, Peters worked in the private sector for over 20 years as a financial advisor and in a variety of management positions with two major financial service firms. He was an assistant vice president at Merrill Lynch before becoming a vice president at UBS/PaineWebber.
 
Senator Peters and his wife, Colleen, live in Oakland County, Michigan and have three children: Gary Jr., Madeleine and Alana.
 
*Click here to read Senator Peter's press release on his April 1st NSCF Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony. Click here to view a video of Senator Gary Peters Distinguished Alumni Ceremony. 

Please join us in welcoming Senator Peters to the ranks of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni. Thank you for supporting your Foundation and helping to “Honor Our Heritage, Invest In Our Future”.

 

At this time of year you may be thinking for a way to help further our mission. If you are 70½ or older, an IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year.

Benefits of an IRA charitable rollover:
-Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to our organization.
-Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts.
-Help further the work and mission of our organization.

How an IRA charitable rollover gift works:
-Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift from your IRA to us.
-Your IRA funds will be directly transferred to our organization to help continue our important work.
-Please note that IRA charitable rollover gifts do not qualify for a charitable deduction.

Click here for a free brochure or email executivedirector@usnscf.com with any questions about an IRA charitable rollover gift--we are happy to assist you.

The Foundation is committed to our mission and continues to maintain a high standard for all programs and services. In 2021, we celebrated accomplishments throughout the Foundation which enabled greater opportunities to the Supply Corps Community. 

With the hard work of our dedicated staff, an exceptional team of volunteers and the contributions of our generous members, your Foundation will continue to Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future.

Sincerely and respectfully,

                    
            RADM (ret) Mike Lyden                             CAPT (ret) Daniel Pionk
            Chairman                                                   Executive Director
 

On January 12, 2010, a 7.2 Magnitude earthquake struck Haiti causing catastrophic infrastructure damage and loss of life to the major population center of Port Au Prince and surrounding areas. It is estimated that over 200,000 people perished and two million people were displaced. The country’s infrastructure was decimated.

The U.S. Military was tasked to support the humanitarian assistance/disaster relief efforts. Operation UNIFIED RESPONSE was established with Joint Task Force Haiti (JTF-H) leading the humanitarian assistance/disaster relief and force sustainment operations in Haiti. Task Force 48 was stood up at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay to operate a Joint Logistics Sea Base, supported by a Joint Logistics Hub.

We are excited to provide a video collage of the humanitarian relief efforts led by the Supply Corps officers who played a critical role across the theater and who were on the ground and offshore during the crises.

You can also view the recording of the Webinar and panel discussion of Supply Corps leaders who were on the ground and offshore:

RADM (ret) Patty Wolfe, former CTF-48 Commander
RDML Ken Epps, former Supply Officer USS CARL VINSON
RDML Matt Ott, former Operations Officer, DLA Support Team - Haiti
CAPT (ret) Willie Robohn, former Supply Officer, USS BATAAN
CAPT (ret) Joe Mahan, former Executive Officer, DLA Support Team - Haiti
 

The Spring issue of The Oakleaf is available online now! This issue is all about you--our Members! Starting with the cover, we shine the spotlight on Members who work hard to serve our Community and share the value of the Supply Corps with the public. Heritage Committee Volunteer LT Pamela Velez is a terrific example of the dedication of our Members--her story is on page 7.  Also featured on the cover page is new Board Member CAPT (ret) Eddie Fishburne. We get to know Eddie and four other new Board Members on page 12. Plus, in our lead cover story, we catch up with Scholarship Recipient Rachel Beanland, who is now an accomplished novelist!

On page 5, we say thanks to our beloved Spouse Representative Gracie Dziewiatkowski for five years of dedicated service to the Foundation. On page 11, we celebrate NSCS's December 2021 Navy Supply Corps Foundation Leadership Award winners, ENS Nicholas Lenover and LT Joshua Todd.  Don't forget to read the updates from our Transition and Recognition Committee Chairs, including a reminder to submit 2021 Chapter-of-the-Year and Volunteer-of-the-Year nominations by April 1st. And, if you've missed our social media posts, just click away on page 15 to get caught up on the latest Community news! Of course, a highlight of every issue is RADM (ret) Dan McKinnon's Sea Stories. Starting on page 16, Admiral McKinnon tells the story, "I did my best work as a Lieutenant".

Are you famliar with The Vintage Oakleaf Club? Foundation Members 90 years and older make up The Vintage Oakleaf Club, identified on page 21. If you're on the list and want to share your Supply Corps story, please call the Foundation at (706) 354-4111 or email us at mysupplycorpsstory@usnscf.com .

The Spring issue wouldn't be complete if we didn't thank each one of you, our many generous donors, for your faithful contributions to the Foundation in 2021. Our donor list starts on page 25. There are so many ways to support the Foundation, including The Tench Francis Legacy Society (page 8) and Foundation Endowments (page 19). You can make a difference.

Each issue of The Oakleaf brings our Community together, as we share memories of our past and create new opportunities for future experiences. What would you like to contribute to The Oakleaf? Active, retired, reserve, former and family members are encouraged to submit articles, pictures, news and updates to theoakleaf@usnscf.com. Please keep submissions limited to 300 words and two images with captions.

Remember, membership in the Navy Supply Corps Foundation is free! Encourage all who have ever worn the Oakleaf of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps to register as a Member, or update membership contact information, online now. Enjoy the Spring issue of The Oakleaf!

Stay healthy and safe,

FY22 Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Food Service Award Winners

Secretary of the Navy Honorable Carlos Del Toro announced the 2022 winners of the Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Awards for excellence in food service.

The Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award represents the highest honor given to U.S. Navy Food Service operations in recognition of food service excellence. The competition challenges culinary teams to consistently demonstrate outstanding sanitation, safety, administration, management, and training while simultaneously delivering high-quality, nutritious foods that exceed customer expectations.

The galley, or dining area, is the heart of every ship or unit. Culinary Specialists operate in a global and diverse environment and they control a key component of every Sailor’s quality of life. You can find them planning a load-out down to the last pound to fill a ballistic missile submarine for deployment; or planning and serving a special meal at a base galley to recognize our powerful diversity; or perhaps carefully placing tableware to ready the White House Mess for the President of the United States. With every task undertaken, often during very long days, Culinary Specialists, along with their Supply Corps leadership, are building resilience and enabling warfighters!

Please join me in congratulating the very best of the best this year:

Captain Edward F. Ney Afloat General Messes, representing the Navy's Undersea Enterprise, Surface Warfare Enterprise, and Naval Aviation Enterprise:
(1) Submarine Category Winner: USS Kentucky (SSBN 737)
(2) Small-Medium Afloat Category Winner: USS McFaul (DDG 74)
(3) Large Afloat Category Winner: USS Makin Island (LHD 8)
(4) Aircraft Carrier Category Winner: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

Captain Edward F. Ney Ashore General Messes representing Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC):
(1) West Coast General Mess Category Winner: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI Silver Dolphin Bistro
(2) East Coast General Mess Category Winner: Naval Station Mayport, FL Oasis Galley
(3) OCONUS General Mess Category Winner: U.S. Naval Support Activity, Bahrain Blue Jacket Bistro

Awards will be presented in May.


P.G. STAMATOPOULOS
RADM, SC, USN

Do Good...
Do Right...
Do What is Honorable...



Find the latest from the 49th Chief of Supply Corps at usnscf.com. 

• Navy Supply Corps Foundation Flag - $30
• Small Paperweight - $15
• Mechanicsburg Chapter Coin - $5
• Year of Supply Coin - $8
• Ready for Sea Book - $25

To purchase, please contact LTJG Ross Magee at ross.a.magee.mil@us.navy.mil. Method of payment and delivery options will then be arranged.

Dear Fellow Supply Corps Officers and Friends,

As we celebrate the 227^th Supply Corps Birthday, I wish all of you and your families a safe and healthy year with as much return to normalcy as possible. We look forward to the Foundation and its 38 Chapters carefully returning to more in-person activities as conditions permit, with personal safety remaining a top priority. Our sincere thanks continue to go out to our Supply Corps officers, enlisted, and all of those working the pandemic.

We finished a very successful year in 2021 as summarized in the infographic. Thanks to your generosity, the level of donations and new endowments was outstanding. We executed a robust scholarship program and celebrated accomplishments in other mission areas: Heritage, Transition, Family Assistance and Support (FAST), and Recognition. All of this was achieved in a lean and effective manner.

Our Scholarship program for 2022 is well underway. We appreciate your help in spreading the word on the program’s broad opportunities. In addition to scholarships, this year we are emphasizing the need for general unrestricted donations to support our general operations and parallel mission efforts to “promote the Supply Corps heritage and traditions”. As part of this, we have endowments for Heritage, FAST and Recognition programs, and will initiate one for General Operations to support our dedicated staff who make it all happen, particularly in their comprehensive execution of the Scholarship program.

In February, we also held an online Board session which reviewed our plans for 2022, including the efforts of three work groups: ensuring a viable Business Model, building a vision for Heritage, and maximizing the value of our Scholarships to recipients.

I hope that you share our perspective and excitement on the value the Supply Corps Foundation brings to its members, taking care of its own and honoring its heritage! Your donations to our Annual Appeal are an investment in the future of the Supply Corps Foundation and will ensure its continued success and value to its members and their families.

Thank you again for a successful 2021. I wish you a Happy 227^th Supply Corps Birthday!
Go Navy Supply Corps.


            Sincerely,

The due date for 2021 nominations HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 15th, 2022.

All Foundation Chapters are encouraged to identify exceptional volunteers for the 2021 Volunteer-of-the-Year Award, as well as nominate your Chapter for 2021 Chapter-of-theYear.

NOMINATE NOW! Help us recognize the 2021 achievements of our local Chapters and most successful Volunteers, whose commitment to the Foundation is vital to carrying out our mission of support to the Supply Community. The 2021 nomination form offers an easy format to quickly highlight Chapter and Volunteer achievements. Click here to learn more about the nomination process and submission guidelines! For additional questions, please email the Recognition Committee Chair LCDR Dave Couchman.

 

All Foundation Chapters are encouraged to identify exceptional volunteers for the 2021 Volunteer-of-the-Year Award, as well as nominate your Chapter for 2021 Chapter-of-theYear. The due date for 2021 nominations is April 1, 2022. For more information on the nominating process, please email the Recognition Committee Chair LCDR Dave Couchman.

 

Join the Foundation for a special Webinar: Navy Supply Corps and Operation Unified Response on Wednesday, March 16th at 7pm EST. 

Panelists include:
RADM (ret) Patty Wolfe, former CTF-48 Commander
RDML Ken Epps, former Supply Officer USS CARL VINSON
RDML Matt Ott, former Operations Officer, DLA Support Team - Haiti
CAPT (ret) Willie Robohn, former Supply Officer, USS BATAAN
CAPT (ret) Joe Mahan, former Executive Officer, DLA Support Team - Haiti

On January 12, 2010, a 7.2 Magnitude earthquake struck Haiti causing catastrophic infrastructure damage and loss of life to the major population center of Port Au Prince and surrounding areas. It is estimated that over 200,000 people perished and two million people were displaced. The country’s infrastructure was decimated.

The U.S. Military was tasked to support the humanitarian assistance/disaster relief efforts. Operation UNIFIED RESPONSE was established with Joint Task Force Haiti (JTF-H) leading the humanitarian assistance/disaster relief and force sustainment operations in Haiti. Task Force 48 was stood up at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay to operate a Joint Logistics Sea Base, supported by a Joint Logistics Hub.

The webinar will focus on the roles Supply Corps officers played across the theater and include a panel of Supply Corps leaders who were on the ground and offshore. Advance registration is required to attend the Webinar. Please register here. To submit an advance question for the panelists, please email foundation@usnscf.com.

 

The NSCF Detroit Chapter has been partnering with a lot of Navy and Veteran groups the last couple of years.  Examples:  USS Detroit LCS 7 crew visit in Dec 2021, Veterans Day Parade, Army/Navy Game, Naval War College, Navy League, and more.  Make sure you register and pass the message about the important work of the NSCF.

Flash from the 49th Chief of Supply Corps
3 FEB 2022


Supply Corps Officer Nominated for Promotion

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the president has made the nomination for promotion of Captain George E. Bresnihan to the rank of Rear Admiral (lower half).

CAPT Bresnihan is currently serving as chief of staff, Naval Supply Systems Command, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Bresnihan received a Bachelor’s of Science in Management from Clemson University in 1992 and was commissioned an ensign in the Navy through Officer Candidate School in September 1994. He earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from Webster University in 2006 and a master’s in Military Operational Arts and Sciences from Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base in 2007. He is also a 2016 graduate of The Executive Program: Strategic Leadership at the Top, Darden School of Business.

His operational assignments include supply officer, Mine Countermeasures Rotational Crew Hotel, embarked on USS Chief (MCM 14), and USS Ardent (MCM 12); aviation supply officer and assistant supply officer, USS Essex (LHD 2); deputy U.S. Army Contracting Command Southwest Asia principal assistant responsible for contracting, Coalition Forces Land Component Command Headquarters, Camp Arifjan Kuwait; logistics planner and chief, J4 logistics plans and operations division, Joint Special Operations Command; commanding officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit 1; and assistant chief of staff, logistics, Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73.

Previous shore assignments include Navy Acquisition Contracting Officer internship, Naval Sea Systems Command; career counselor, detailer and special assistant to the director, Supply Corps detailing division, Navy Personnel Command; executive officer, Navy Supply Corps School; deputy department head, major weapons systems aircraft support, contracts department, Naval Air Systems Command; and commander, Defense Contract Management Agency International, Fort Lee, Virginia.

He is a qualified Surface Warfare Supply Corps Officer, Naval Aviation Supply Corps Officer, Navy Expeditionary Supply Corps Officer, and Naval Parachutist. His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal (four awards), Joint Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy Achievement Medal and various service and unit awards. He is a member of the Defense Acquisition Corps, a designated a Joint Qualified Officer, and a 2002 recipient of the Vice Adm. Robert F. Batchelder Award.

Please join me in congratulating CAPT Bresnihan on achieving this significant career milestone!


P.G. STAMATOPOULOS
RADM, SC, USN

Do Good...
Do Right...
Do What is Honorable...

Stay up to date! Visit FLASH FROM THE CHIEF to read the latest!
 

2022 is full of great opportunities for Transitioning Officers. From virtual job fairs...to webinars on engagement at virtual events...to recruiting agencies in your area, the Foundation pulls resources to give you the best start to the new year! Visit our Transition Page regularly for a list of new opportunities and tips to manage the transition process, view our job postings for an up-to-date list of companies seeking your talents and background and follow us on our social media channels to get all our transition news quickly and directly to your phone! 

   
 

Webinar: Local Government Careers for Transitioning Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Spouses ~ Tues, Jan 26 at 2:00 PM EST. 

Is a career transition part of your new year's resolution? Join our experts to understand the path forward.

Register HERE!

Private sector. Public sector. Nonprofit sector. Opportunities abound in all employment industries and sectors for transitioning servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses. Given the core value of service to country, public sector work may make for the right fit.  

We all know about DoD, VA, and DHS at the federal level, but have you considered a career in local government? If not, maybe you should! Like your military service, it’s a purpose and a calling greater than yourself. 

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Webinar: Certifications and Credentials: Make Yourself More Marketable ~ Tues, Feb 3 at 2:00 PM EST.

As a transitioning servicemember or military spouse contemplating workforce re-entry, certifications and credentials can give you a leg up on your peers and make you more competitive with civilian counterparts, who are already working in and seeking career advancement in their chosen industry and sector. Unsure how to get started? Join MOAA and a panel of industry-leading experts on Feb 3.

Register HERE! 

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Article: THE DO'S AND DON'T'S OF SALARY NEGOTIATION 

For many veterans and transitioning servicemembers, salary negotiation is an unfamiliar step in the hiring process. Because every organization is different and many factors influence a salary offer, there is no single correct approach to salary negotiation. However, there are a few common tips to keep in mind. Learn methods to guide your salary discussions with employers, recruiters, and hiring managers.

Read the article HERE!

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DAV RecruitMilitary Job Fair Opportinities ~ Ongoing
Invest in yourself. Whether you are starting a new career, going back to school, or looking for a new opportunity, we have thousands of partners who are looking for military talent just like you.

VETERAN JOB FAIR SCHEDULE

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Article: HOW TO CRAFT A MEMORABLE ELEVATOR PITCH

The Military Executive Transition (MET) seminar is a virtual, one-day workshop geared toward preparing military leaders for civilian careers. The seminar includes insight on how to build a stronger and broader network to accelerate your job search; strategies for using recruiters and executive search firms; self-marketing tools including your résumé and LinkedIn profile; as well as interview pointers and best practices for salary and benefits negotiations. The workshop concludes with a popular panel of successfully transitioned senior officers from a range of industries who share their experiences and insights.

Read the article HERE!

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Transitioning assistance available to Hampton Roads officers and beyond...
 

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Transitioning? Visit ClearanceJobs regularly for new opportunities...

 

We are pleased to announce on November 6th, 2021, the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Board of Directors selected U.S. Senator Gary Peters as the 60th Navy Supply Corps Foundation Distinguished Alumnus.*
 
The Navy Supply Corps Foundation Distinguished Alumni Program recognizes individual Supply Corps Officers who have distinguished themselves after their Naval career “by obtaining significant success in the public or private sector and who credit their Supply Corps experience as a basic foundation of further professional achievements.” 
 
Senator Peters has represented the State of Michigan in the United States Senate since 2015. In the 117th Congress, he is the Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which oversees the Department of Homeland Security and is the Senate’s top oversight committee. Senator Peters also serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
 
Peters volunteered for the U.S. Navy Reserve at age 34, where he earned a Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist designation and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After the September 11th terrorist attacks on the U.S., Peters volunteered again for drilling status and served overseas as part of his Reserve duty. He also completed the Naval Command and Staff course from the U.S. Naval War College.
 
Senator Peters stated that: “I am deeply honored by this recognition. My time as a Supply Corps Officer has shaped who I am personally and as an elected official. During my time in the Navy Reserve, I served with some of the most patriotic individuals I’ve ever met. For us, it never mattered what our political ideology was – we focused on working together to accomplish our goals. The dedication of those I served with in the Navy Reserve reinforced in me that we must keep the promises we’ve made to those who have worn the uniform and served our country. Joining the Navy Reserve was one of the best decisions I have ever made = and the lessons I learned will continue guiding my work.”
 
Born in Pontiac, Michigan, Peters graduated from Rochester High School and went on to earn a B.A. in political science from Alma College. He later earned an M.B.A. in finance from the University of Detroit Mercy, M.A. in political science from Wayne State University; M.A. in philosophy from Michigan State University, and a law degree (J.D.) from Wayne State University Law School.
 
Prior to entering public service, Peters worked in the private sector for over 20 years as a financial advisor and in a variety of management positions with two major financial service firms. He was an assistant vice president at Merrill Lynch before becoming a vice president at UBS/PaineWebber.
 
Senator Peters and his wife, Colleen, live in Oakland County, Michigan and have three children: Gary Jr., Madeleine and Alana.
 
*Click here to read Senator Peter's press release announcing his selection as a NSCF Distinguished Alumnus.

Please join us in welcoming Senator Peters to the ranks of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni. Thank you for supporting your Foundation and helping to “Honor Our Heritage, Invest In Our Future”. 
 

Rear Admiral (Retired) Ted Walker passed away on December 11, 2021. He was recognized by the Navy Supply Corps Foundation as a Distinguished Alumnus in 2019. After a 34-year career in the Navy, culminating as the 35th Chief of Supply Corps and Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command, Admiral Walker continued his dedication to service in both public and private sectors throughout the past 33 years since his retirement.

Admiral Walker represented the very essence of a Naval and Supply Officer. His association with the Supply Corps began upon graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy as a member of the Class of 1954. Arriving at the Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS) at Athens, Georgia only six months after the school relocated from Bayonne, New Jersey, he promoted Naval and Supply Corps service as a superb foundation for professional success. Admiral Walker consistently advocated the Supply Corps critical role as the “Golden Link” in the chain that makes everything else in the Navy possible.

From Ensign to Rear Admiral, his naval career was a track record of success framed by fearless execution, bold innovation, and the strongest possible example of leadership. Selected as a flag officer in 1981, Admiral Walker served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics and Fleet Supply Officer for Commander-in-Chief Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT) and Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic (SACLANT). Later, he led the Navy Accounting and Finance Center as Assistant Comptroller of the Navy for Accounting Policy. In April 1984, Admiral Walker became the 35th Chief of Supply Corps and Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command until his retirement.

Admiral Walker’s afloat assignments included USS New Jersey (BB 62), USS Wren (DD 568), Submarine Squadron 16 (Rota, Spain), and USS H. W. Gilmore (AS 16). Ashore he served as Navy Exchange officer at Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Station Rodman, Canal Zone, Panama, before moving to the Naval Supply Depot at Newport, Rhode, Island. After graduation from Armed Forces Staff College, Admiral Walker spent two tours in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as the War Plans Action Officer (OP605E) and Attack Submarines Program and Budget Officer (OP22M). Next, he moved to Commander, Submarine Forces Atlantic (COMSUBLANT) as the Force Supply Officer and later served as the Executive Officer at the Navy Ships Parts Control Center (SPCC). He assumed command of the Naval Supply Center Puget Sound, Bremerton, Washington, where he was selected for flag.

Upon retirement in September 1988, Admiral Walker took his strong foundation of service, commitment, and excellence into the private and non-profit sectors, while concurrently becoming one of the strongest advocates of the Supply Corps value and contributions of service. In the private sector he served as Vice President, Administration and Strategic Planning with RCI, Inc., Member and Vice Chairman of the Board for Herley Industries, and a Consultant with Vanguard Industries.

Admiral Walker became a cornerstone in the success and growth of the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation in Washington, D.C., serving as a longtime member of the Board and Treasurer. In addition, he stepped in as President and Chief Executive Officer three times to fill critical leadership gaps. During his tenure, Admiral Walker strengthened the financial stability of the Navy Memorial, built a strong relationship with the Chief of Naval Operations, and set the organization on a path that brought it to the success it enjoys today. He established the outstanding reputation that the Navy Memorial’s annual Lone Sailor Dinner enjoys today. He also institutionalized the popular Navy Log Room that was later named in his honor, in recognition of his longstanding contributions to the Navy Memorial.

Admiral Walker was also a keen supporter of Vinson Hall Retirement Community in McLean, Virginia since 1985. Again, he leveraged the leadership and financial foundation he gained in the Supply Corps to guide the organization through financial challenges. In 1989, he became Treasurer for the new Arleigh Burke Pavilion where he played a central role in the financing, construction and manning of the facility. He subsequently joined the Board and Finance Committee for Vinson Hall and served as its Chairman.

Since his daughters attended Elon University in North Carolina in the late 1970’s, Admiral Walker remained a key supporter for the school and responsible for the accessions of over 120 talented young men and women. He served on the Board of Visitors and as a strong supporter to the Athletics Department, where he was a significant benefactor.

An avid alumni and supporter of the Naval Academy, Admiral Walker served as a Naval Academy Foundation Trustee for over three decades. He was also a member of the New York and Chesapeake Yacht Clubs.

Everyone that has had the opportunity to meet Admiral Walker could not help but come away with a strong admiration for this true gentleman, incredible officer, successful businessman, dedicated volunteer and benefactor, and devoted father.

The details for the visitation and funeral: Visitation: Monday, May 2nd, 6 – 8:30 PM, Everly Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 W Braddock Rd., Alexandria VA 22301 Funeral and Interment Services: Tuesday, May 3rd, 10:30 AM. USNA Chapel, Annapolis MD, 21401

Calling all high school seniors, college undergraduate students, students attending accredited community college/technical schools and spouses going to school part-time...this is your opportunity to receive a 2022 Foundation Scholarship! Apply today! Applications must be in the Foundation office by 3/18/22.

ELIGIBILITY: For all scholarships, the applicant must:

1. Be a spouse, child or grandchild of a living or deceased regular, retired, reserve or prior service Supply Corps officer.
2. Be a spouse or child of an Active or Retired Enlisted with supply enlisted rating (e.g., AK, SK, MS/CS, SH, DK, LI, PC, LS).
3. Recipient must attend a two (2) or four (4) year accredited college and should be a full-time undergraduate student. (Note: Spouse scholarships are available for spouses who are enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours per semester, undergraduate only)

 Visit our Scholarship page to learn more about the program and meet past winners. 

TO APPLY:

1. Applicants must register every year.  Click “New User?” and register.  Sponsor membership accounts on the Foundation’s website cannot be used for applying.
2. When registering, please make sure you select the following boxes on the registration form in order to obtain an application:
   •  Rank and Status – "Other", then type in "Student"
   •  Chapter – "Foundation"
   •  Check the box - “Apply for a Scholarship”

 
Once you submit your registration, log back on and click on your name. The application will be at the top right of the page.
 
READ the instructions on the right-hand side of the application.
  
The application is comprised of four primary components: academic performance records, extracurricular activities, financial need and two short essay questions. The Scholarship Board consists of one person each from the Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, Enlisted, and spouse communities. They individually review and critique each application and then meet as a virtual board to collectively select the best candidates. Scholarship funds are then distributed to the awardee’s institution for the upcoming academic year.

Questions? Please email: foundationadmin@usnscf.com

Spread the word about this excellent opportunity for our Supply Corps Family members to further their education!

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We pack as much as possible into every issue and this one is no exception--starting with our cover stories. Despite the obstacles, our 2020 Chapters-of-the-Year provided an impressive program of activities, which we describe in detail on page 16. We also introduce our newest Distinguished Alumnus, J. Ronald Terwilliger in an article on Page 8, and celebrate all our Distinguished Alumni on the following pages.

Our Transition Survey results are in! Starting on page 24, CDR (ret) Bob Dolan breaks down your survey responses and brings new resources to your attention, namely a Grant Pilot Program and partnership with a mentoring company. And we kick off Scholarship season (2022-2023 Foundation Applications open December 20th) with a reminder of the many grateful recipients of your generosity. Highlighted in this issue are Memorial Scholarship beneficiaries The Dour Family and Kahleb Fallon, son of SK3 Jamie Fallon who was killed at the Pentagon on 9/11.

Of course, no issue is complete without the wise words of RADM (ret) Dan McKinnon. On page 15 he solves the mystery of the Supply Corps Flag officers from the Summer issue, and on page 12, Dan shares his thoughts on a recent lunch in his article Chief 49 visits Chief 35.

The Winter issue includes many submissions from our valued Members--from LCDR Jim Jacobs' update on Navy Supply Corps School, to the many memories and anecdotes of our veterans, each contribution helps to tell the story of our Community. Would you like to contribute? Active, retired, reserve, former and family members are encouraged to submit articles, pictures, news and updates to theoakleaf@usnscf.com. Click here to view our Submission Guidelines.

Finally, it's a good time to update your email and Chapter affiliation in your Member Profile to ensure you don't miss Chapter activities in your area. Login and update your information at www.usnscf.com. 

Click here to enjoy the Winter issue of The Oakleaf!

Ready for Sea - Inventory Sheet
ITEM	DESCRIPTION	QTY	COST	SOLD
T-shirt	White - NSCS Newport (Adult L)	2	$   12.00
T-shirt	White - NSCS Newport (Adult S)	1	$   12.00
T-shirt - Long Sleeve	White - NSCS Newport (Adult S)	1	$   12.00
T-shirt	Blue - Pint Size Pork Chop (Youth XL)	4	$   10.00
T-shirt	Blue - Pint Size Pork Chop (Youth L)	2	$   10.00
T-shirt	Blue - Pint Size Pork Chop (Youth M)	2	$   10.00
T-shirt	Blue - Pint Size Pork Chop (Youth S)	1	$   10.00
T-shirt	Blue - Pint Size Pork Chop (Youth XS)	2	$   10.00
T-shirt	Blue - Ready for Sea (Youth XL)	1	$   10.00
T-shirt	Blue - Ready for Sea (Youth M)	1	$   10.00
T-shirt	Blue - Ready for Sea (Youth XS)	1	$   10.00
Polo	Blue - SC Logo (Adult XL)	2	$   20.00
Polo	Blue - SC Logo (Adult M)	1	$   20.00
Polo	White - SC Logo (Adult L)	1	$   20.00
Bags	Canvas Bags	4
Ball Cap	Navy Supply Corps - Regular	4	$   10.00
Ball Cap	Navy Supply Corps - Scrambled Eggs	4	$   10.00
Ornaments	Athens Christmas Ornaments	1	$   10.00
Coin	Navy Memorial coin - Year of Supply Corps	7	$     8.00
Photo	USNS Supply - picutre	1
History Book	Ready for Sea - History Book	48	$   25.00

Ready for Sea- History Book for your coffee table are available with a limited supply. Please contact the NSCF-HC Chapter VP or the Events Coordinator for questions or to purchase.

Inventory: 48
Price:$25

NSCF-HC Vice President: Thomas Poe ( NSCF.HC.VP@GMAIL.COM )
NSCF-HC Events Coordinator: Michael Hockett ( NSCF.HC.EVENTS@GMAIL.COM )

 

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We pack as much as possible into every issue and this one is no exception--starting with our cover stories. Despite the obstacles, our 2020 Chapters-of-the-Year provided an impressive program of activities, which we describe in detail on page 16. We also introduce our newest Distinguished Alumnus, J. Ronald Terwilliger in an article on Page 8, and celebrate all our Distinguished Alumni on the following pages.

Our Transition Survey results are in! Starting on page 24, CDR (ret) Bob Dolan breaks down your survey responses and brings new resources to your attention, namely a Grant Pilot Program and partnership with a mentoring company. And we kick off Scholarship season (2022-2023 Foundation Applications open December 20th) with a reminder of the many grateful recipients of your generosity. Highlighted in this issue are Memorial Scholarship beneficiaries The Dour Family and Kahleb Fallon, son of SK3 Jamie Fallon who was killed at the Pentagon on 9/11.

Of course, no issue is complete without the wise words of RADM (ret) Dan McKinnon. On page 15 he solves the mystery of the Supply Corps Flag officers from the Summer issue, and on page 12, Dan shares his thoughts on a recent lunch in his article Chief 49 visits Chief 35.

The Winter issue includes many submissions from our valued Members--from LCDR Jim Jacobs' update on Navy Supply Corps School, to the many memories and anecdotes of our veterans, each contribution helps to tell the story of our Community. Would you like to contribute? Active, retired, reserve, former and family members are encouraged to submit articles, pictures, news and updates to theoakleaf@usnscf.com. Click here to view our Submission Guidelines.

Finally, it's a good time to update your email and Chapter affiliation in your Member Profile to ensure you don't miss Chapter activities in your area. Login and update your information at www.usnscf.com. 

Click here to enjoy the Winter issue of The Oakleaf!

Dear Navy Supply Corps Foundation Member,

As our Nation celebrates Veterans Day, we recognize and honor the sacrifice and contributions of our Supply Corps veterans and thank you for your service and dedication to our country. We proudly support our veterans, as well as all who are currently serving in the Supply Corps—this year marks the Navy Supply Corps 226^th Birthday!

As we navigated another challenging year amidst the pandemic, the Foundation executed our full range of programs and services in a lean and effective manner. From Scholarships to Heritage, to Transition and beyond, your generous support was a key driver in our success!

The Foundation Scholarship Program provides tuition assistance to members and their families, including Memorial Scholarships for the children of Supply Corps officers who die on active duty. Our Transition Program offers resources to assist officers transitioning from active duty, while our Family Aid and Support Team (FAST) extends relief assistance to our members and their families experiencing times of extreme hardship. All these programs have taken on new importance as members of our Community face financial crises due to the pandemic.

Our Heritage Program sponsors Supply Corps displays, exhibits, and programs on Museum Ships across the country, educating the public on the critical role our Supply Corps serves in our military, as well as preserving the rich history and cherished stories of our Navy Supply Corps.

We are a Community committed to service. Please consider an end of the year donation to keep the Foundation strong, focused, and ready to assist our members throughout 2022. Thank you for being a valuable member of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation and maintaining our great tradition of service and community.

Please take a moment to print the donation form here and mail in your contribution or make an online donation here.

Thank you for "Honoring our Heritage, Investing in our Future".

Stay healthy and safe, 

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The Foundation inducted J. Ronald "Ron" Terwilliger as the 59th NSCF Distinguished Alumnus at a special ceremony in Atlanta on Saturday, November 6th. Click here to download the complete list (with biographies) of the Foundation's Distinguished Alumni.

Established in 1989, the Distinguished Alumni (DA) Program is one of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation’s hallmark programs as it identifies and recognizes retired and former Navy Supply Corps officers who have gone on to distinguish themselves by obtaining significant success in the public or private sector. We celebrate our Supply Community by recognizing the contributions of our members in and out of uniform! 

Ron is the Chairman Emeritus and retired Chief Executive Officer of Trammell Crow Residential, and the Founder and Chairman of the J. Ronald Terwilliger Foundation for Housing America's Families. He is also past Chairman of the Urban Land Institute (and currently serves as a Trustee), Chairman Emeritus of the Wharton Real Estate Center, past Chairman of the International Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity, currently Chair of Habitat’s Global Development Council and Chair of the “I Have a Dream Foundation” (a nonprofit dedicated to educating low-income children), Chairman of the Enterprise Community Partners Board of Trustees, and serves on the boards of the U. S. Naval Academy Foundation, the Urban Institute and the Horatio Alger Association.

Ron is an ardent supporter of the U.S. Naval Academy and credits much of his success to the opportunities provided to him by the Academy and the Navy Supply Corps. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with honors in 1963, was commissioned as a Supply Corps officer and served five years on active duty. Ron received his Master of Business Administration with High Distinction from Harvard Business School, where he was named a Baker Scholar.

Following his graduation from Navy Supply Corps School, Ron played a year on the “Sublant” basketball team which won the All-Navy Championship.  Thereafter, he joined the Nuclear Submarine Navy and served as Supply Officer on a Polaris nuclear submarine, after which he was transferred to the Norfolk Navy Supply Center purchasing department.

At his induction ceremony, Ron said, “I was amazed at the responsibility given to young officers in the US Navy - I am an ardent supporter of the US Navy Supply Corps.” As Ron’s professional success grew, he became increasingly involved in philanthropy. Other awards Ron received include the 2017 Edward W. Brooke Housing Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to elevating the national discussion on rebalancing federal housing policy to better serve the needs of low-income households, the 2013 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, the Housing Leader of the Year Award in 2009 by the National Housing Conference and he was inducted into the National Association of Homebuilder’s Hall of Fame in 2008.

The Navy Supply Corps Foundation is proud to welcome Mr. Ron Terwilliger to its Distinguished Alumni ranks.

Join in this great Supply Corps tradition and the opportunity to meet new friends, catch up with mentors, and recount sea stories with old shipmates. Tickets are still on sale for the 2021 All Calls Made and Returned.

Fri, November 5, 2021, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM EDT

Location:

Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol Street Southeast
Washington, DC 20003

Navy Supply Corps Foundation Washington Area

RSVP CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2021.  

A few additional notes:

•   Only vaccinated persons may attend this event.
•   Masks will be required at all times except when eating and drinking.
•   Childcare will not be provided.

 
2021 Nationals Ball Park Health and Safety:
https://www.mlb.com/nationals/ballpark/health-and-safety
 
Please click on the link below to register and pay online. Issues with payment via the website , please contact CDR Sina Ekundayo: nscf.dc.treasurer@gmail.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-all-calls-made-and-returned-tickets-177447669757

https://www.facebook.com/NavySupplyCorpsFoundationWashingtonAreaChapter

Flash from the 49th Chief of Supply Corps
15 OCT 2021

CY22 Supply Corps Commander Milestone Slate

It gives me great pleasure to announce the CY 2022 Commander Milestone assignments. The below assignments are critical to the success of our Naval, Joint, and Allied mission partners. I expect each of you to lead by example, be accountable for success and failure, and maintain fiduciary responsibility for your personnel, material, and fiscal resources. Your leadership efforts must be well grounded in integrity with an aggressive, action oriented focus on producing high-impact and measurable results. Congratulations on this amazing opportunity and let the quality of your leadership be the decisive key to success!

AS/PMO
Jason P. Harper AS 40 FRANK CABLE
Robert D. Salire PMO BREMERTON

CVN
Diana I. Dalphonse CVN 74 JOHN C. STENNIS
Gene M. Lattus CVN 76 RONALD REAGAN
Soktheas S. Lieng CVN 72 ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Donald M. McIntyre CVN 77 GEORGE H.W. BUSH

LHA/LHD/ESG-7
Jeffrey W. Carideo COMEXSTRKGRU 7
Britta W. Christianson LHA 8 BOUGAINVILLE
Danny L. Ewing LHA 6 AMERICA
Maxine J. Gardner LHD 4 BOXER
Marcus L. Jones LHD 2 ESSEX
Joshua R. Melchert LHD 3 KEARSARGE
Carrie L. Paben LHD 5 BATAAN

EXPEDITIONARY
Karlie M. Blake NSW LOGSU THREE
Owen B. Morrissey NSW LOGSU ONE
Blake A. Whittle EOD ESU ONE

T-AH
Erika M. Schoenthal TAH-19 MERCY

DCMA
Curtis P. Ceaser DCMA PITTSBURGH
Krysten J. Ellis DCMA SPECIAL PROGRAMS

DEFENSE ENERGY
Anas E. Maazouzi DLA ENERGY SAN PEDRO

DLA
Ian G. Iliff DD YOKOSUKA
Sean R. Moody DD PEARL HARBOR


Please join me in congratulating these outstanding Supply Corps officers who have been selected to fill these critical leadership billets. BRAVO ZULU!
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Flash from the 49th Chief of Supply Corps
18 OCT 2021


CY22 Supply Corps Major Command Ashore Slate

It is my pleasure to announce the Captain Major Command Ashore assignments for calendar year 2022. Selection and assignment to these key leadership positions represent years of hard work and merit exemplifying the Navy and Supply Corps' core values. Each of these officers has spent their careers cultivating the acquisition, supply chain management, operational logistics, and leadership skills needed to project forces, generate readiness, and sustain our naval forces worldwide in order to deter our adversaries and defend our homeland. I have the utmost faith and confidence that these leaders will continue to build and sustain the trust and accountability their subordinates and mission partners require to achieve mission success. A commander's ability to carry out his or her charge of command is the single most important factor in enabling command climate conditions for enduring success. I charge each of you to continue to lean in and embrace opportunities available to meet our current and future mission challenges.

NAVSUP
Michael S. Carl NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka
David D. Carnal NAVSUP BSC
Martin L. Edmonds NAVSUP FLC Norfolk
Cory D. Schemm NAVSUP FLC San Diego
Alexander D. Wallace III NAVSUP FLC Bahrain
Jason C. Warner Navy Supply Corps School

DLA
Cielo I. Almanza DLA San Diego
Patrick C Blake DLA IndoPacom

DCMA
La Hesh A. Graham DCMA Boston
Edward D. Pidgeon DCMA Europe

NAVSEA
Doyne D. Clem NAVSEALOGCEN

CNIC
Johnetta C. Thomas Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, PA


Please join me in congratulating these officers on their assignment to our community's most critical positions of leadership, trust and responsibility.






P.G. STAMATOPOULOS
RADM, SC, USN

Do Good...
Do Right...
Do What is Honorable...


 

As we approach the 20^th Anniversary of 9/11, let us all pause to recognize and honor those who were killed in the attacks of September 11th, 2001. We remember all U.S. veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, and especially those from our Navy Supply Corps Community who were tragically killed on that day—among those was SK3 Jamie Fallon.

Jamie Lynn Fallon was born in Towson, Maryland and enlisted in the Navy in 1996 following in her father’s footsteps, a retired Chief Radioman. In her five years as an enlisted storekeeper, Jamie had the opportunity to deploy to Bahrain and a three-year sea duty tour before serving as a watch-stander at the Navy Command Center at the Pentagon. 
 
Jamie was on duty in the Pentagon on September 11^th, 2001, when the hijacked American Airlines flight 77 crashed into the building near the Command Center. She was part of a team of strategic planners, serving her country to keep all Americans safe. Jamie was a single mother and left behind a seven-month-old son, Kahleb. Kahleb would not get the chance to know his mother or experience her generous heart and zest for life.
 
Following Jamie’s death, the Navy Supply Corps School’s 3^rd Battalion established a Memorial Scholarship endowment for Kahleb. During their graduation ceremony, the 60 members of the class presented a check for nearly $1,000 to the Foundation. 

The Foundation is particularly proud of our Memorial Scholarship program—providing an opportunity for our Community to generate college tuition assistance for the minor children of Supply Corps officers and enlisted Supply ranks who die while on active duty. Additionally, the Foundation contributes $10,000 to establish a Memorial Scholarship fund for each of the minor children of Supply Corps officers who die while on active duty.
 
Today, Jamie’s son Kahleb is 20 years-old and in his 3^rd year as a student at The University of Iowa. Thanks to the many generous donors in our Supply Corps Community, family, and friends, the financial burden of Kahleb’s college education has been greatly reduced by the NSCF Memorial Scholarship endowment. Since 2007, the Foundation has provided more than $220,000 in Memorial Scholarships to 30 children of Supply officers and Supply enlisted killed on active duty. The Foundation is actively tracking 46 children of 27 Supply Corps personnel entitled to a Memorial Scholarship.
 
We are a Community committed to service. Your support provides the necessary resources for the Foundation to continue its mission, particularly in these challenging times. Your generous donation will keep your Foundation strong, focused, and ready to help our members—maintaining our great tradition of service and community. Please take a moment to make a donation in support of our mission.
 
Thank you for supporting your Foundation and helping to “take care of our own”.
 
Best regards,

As we approach the 20^th Anniversary of 9/11, let us all pause to recognize and honor those who were killed in the attacks of September 11th, 2001. We remember all U.S. veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, and especially those from our Navy Supply Corps Community who were tragically killed on that day—among those was SK3 Jamie Fallon.

Jamie Lynn Fallon was born in Towson, Maryland and enlisted in the Navy in 1996 following in her father’s footsteps, a retired Chief Radioman. In her five years as an enlisted storekeeper, Jamie had the opportunity to deploy to Bahrain and a three-year sea duty tour before serving as a watch-stander at the Navy Command Center at the Pentagon. 
 
Jamie was on duty in the Pentagon on September 11^th, 2001, when the hijacked American Airlines flight 77 crashed into the building near the Command Center. She was part of a team of strategic planners, serving her country to keep all Americans safe. Jamie was a single mother and left behind a seven-month-old son, Kahleb. Kahleb would not get the chance to know his mother or experience her generous heart and zest for life.
 
Following Jamie’s death, the Navy Supply Corps School’s 3^rd Battalion established a Memorial Scholarship endowment for Kahleb. During their graduation ceremony, the 60 members of the class presented a check for nearly $1,000 to the Foundation. 

The Foundation is particularly proud of our Memorial Scholarship program—providing an opportunity for our Community to generate college tuition assistance for the minor children of Supply Corps officers and enlisted Supply ranks who die while on active duty. Additionally, the Foundation contributes $10,000 to establish a Memorial Scholarship fund for each of the minor children of Supply Corps officers who die while on active duty.
 
Today, Jamie’s son Kahleb is 20 years-old and in his 3^rd year as a student at The University of Iowa. Thanks to the many generous donors in our Supply Corps Community, family, and friends, the financial burden of Kahleb’s college education has been greatly reduced by the NSCF Memorial Scholarship endowment. Since 2007, the Foundation has provided more than $220,000 in Memorial Scholarships to 30 children of Supply officers and Supply enlisted killed on active duty. The Foundation is actively tracking 46 children of 27 Supply Corps personnel entitled to a Memorial Scholarship.
 
We are a Community committed to service. Your support provides the necessary resources for the Foundation to continue its mission, particularly in these challenging times. Your generous donation will keep your Foundation strong, focused, and ready to help our members—maintaining our great tradition of service and community. Please take a moment to make a donation in support of our mission.
 
Thank you for supporting your Foundation and helping to “take care of our own”.
 
Best regards,

Honor our heritage. Share your Supply Corps story and receive the Navy Supply Corps History Book! 

The Navy Supply Corps Foundation strives to learn more about the lives of our Supply Community through your compelling stories and experiences serving our nation. Capturing your stories serves to honor our shared heritage and preserve our Supply Corps traditions. 

The stories of our men and women of the United States Navy Supply Corps are unique and relevant. You offer a perspective that may not be experienced by others in the same way. The value in sharing our stories goes beyond today–bringing depth and dimension to historical events and helping to shape a greater understanding of our role in the Navy and our service to the United States of America. 

Record your story with NSCF to receive a copy of Ready for Sea: The History of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps. 

Start your online submission today! 

- Member must be registered on the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Website (usnscf.com) with current email and mailing address
- Story must be a minimum of 250 words or 1,500 characters
- Images can be added
- Submission must be "signed"

For more information about this project, email the NSCF Communications Director at communications@usnscf.com.

The Department of Defense launched its newly-enhanced MySECO website, putting career and education resources at the fingertips of military spouses easier and faster than ever.

MySECO is part of the DOD’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, which provides career and education guidance to military spouses worldwide. The MySECO enhancements create a more personalized and improved experience for military spouses as they navigate career and education opportunities on the website. 
“SECO connects military spouses with benefits and support that help them overcome barriers to employment, such as frequent relocation,” said Patricia “Patty” Montes Barron, deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy. “MySECO is an important tool for spouses and we are excited to offer them an easier, faster and more intuitive way to explore their interests, research occupations, and search for scholarships, look for schools and find jobs.” 
With the enhancements, spouses can more easily access all that SECO has to offer, including the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship, which provides eligible spouses with up to $4,000 for education and training; the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Job Search tool, which searches career openings among the 500 companies and organizations that have committed to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses; the Military Spouse Transition Program; resume reviews; specialized career coaching packages; and more.
“We are all one military community and each of us is unique, said Lee Kelley, director for military community support programs. “That’s why SECO offers a wide variety of tools, resources and information to meet the needs of each and every military spouse.”  
Learn more about SECO and visit the newly-enhanced MySECO website at https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/portal/

*Content from the DoD

About Spouse Education and Career Opportunities  
Spouse Education and Career Opportunities. The DOD established the SECO program to provide education and career guidance to military spouses worldwide, offering free, comprehensive resources and tools related to career exploration, education, training and licensing, employment readiness and career connections. This program also offers free career coaching services six days a week.

We're proud to announce our new Foundation Scholarship recipients have been selected for the 2021-22 academic year. View the list of worthy students on page 25, and take notice of the familiar scholarship names too! We think you'll love the new features in this issue: a Calendar of Events on page 3 and Committee & Program News on page 11--plus, all your Tench Francis Legacy Society questions are answered by CAPT (ret) Will Port on page 7. And after a year of limited activity, our Chapters are back in action and we have the first photos on page 4 to prove it. 

Also in this issue, CAPT (ret) Tiffany Schad shines the Vintage Oakleaf spotlight on a pioneer in the Supply Corps, RADM (ret) Joseph Howard, and includes a letter from (then) CNO RADM Arleigh Burke to CDR Howard. Transition Committee Chair CDR (ret) Bob Dolan completes his three-part interview with Tom Wolfe, sharing a few final thoughts from the author on page 19, and our Museum Ships & Displays come alive as CAPT Danny King provides photos and details about the historic Supply Corps exhibits...and a dog named Vicky! 

Read CAPT (ret) Donald B. Hoffmann's article on the history of our Supply Corps shoulder insignia and as a bonus you'll learn the name of the last Navy captain to be promoted directly to two-star! Then, the tables are turned as RADM (ret) Dan McKinnon asks you to name the Flag officers in the photos on page 23.

Our Members are at the heart of every story told and memory shared in The Oakleaf. As exhibited in the various contributions from ENS Robert Georgen, LT Patrick Oliveri, and CAPT (ret) Lee Henwood, your experiences in uniform are valuable and a part of our collective history as Supply Corps officers. Would you like to contribute? Active, retired, reserve, former and family members are encouraged to submit articles, pictures, news and updates to theoakleaf@usnscf.com. Please keep submissions limited to 300 words and two images with captions.

Finally, don't forget to keep your email and mailing address current so you continue to receive Foundation news and information, and update your Chapter affiliation in your Member Profile to ensure you don't miss Chapter activities in your area. Login and update your information at www.usnscf.com. 

Enjoy the Summer issue of The Oakleaf!
https://www.usnscf.com/Foundation/TheOakleaf/Current

The 2020 Volunteer-of-the-Year and the Chapters-of-the-Year selections were named at the Foundation’s 2021 Spring Board of Directors Meeting on May 8th.

The 2020 Volunteer-of-the-Year is LCDR Jose Galvao from the Patuxent River Chapter. Jose is the Wardroom Treasurer for Pax River and established the Pax River Wardroom Mess. He volunteered significant off-duty time to the Foundation throughout the year, totaling over 130 hours. He also served as the Navy Supply Corps Birthday Coordinator and despite COVID, executed a virtual Navy Birthday Celebration with the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home with local veterans.

The 2020 Chapters-of-the-Year are the Mechanicsburg Chapter, Patuxent River Chapter, and Philadelphia Chapter. Each of these Chapters devoted significant time, energy, and passion to serve our Supply Community and further the mission of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation. Congratulations to all! 

There are many outstanding volunteers across the Foundation’s 39 Chapters. All Chapters are encouraged to identify exceptional volunteers for the 2021 Volunteer-of-the-Year Award, as well as nominate your Chapter for 2021 Chapter-of-the-Year. The due date for 2021 nominations is April 1, 2022. For more information on the nominating process, please email our Recognition Committee Chair.  

Read the Summer issue of The Oakleaf now! We're proud to announce our new Foundation Scholarship recipients have been selected for the 2021-22 academic year. View the list of worthy students on page 25, and take notice of the familiar scholarship names too! We think you'll love the new features in this issue: a Calendar of Events on page 3 and Committee & Program News on page 11--plus, all your Tench Francis Legacy Society questions are answered by CAPT (ret) Will Port on page 7. And after a year of limited activity, our Chapters are back in action and we have the first photos on page 4 to prove it. 

Also in this issue, CAPT (ret) Tiffany Schad shines the Vintage Oakleaf spotlight on a pioneer in the Supply Corps, RADM (ret) Joseph Howard, and includes a letter from (then) CNO RADM Arleigh Burke to CDR Howard. Transition Committee Chair CDR (ret) Bob Dolan completes his three-part interview with Tom Wolfe, sharing a few final thoughts from the author on page 19, and our Museum Ships & Displays come alive as CAPT Danny King provides photos and details about the historic Supply Corps exhibits...and a dog named Vicky! 

Read CAPT (ret) Donald B. Hoffmann's article on the history of our Supply Corps shoulder insignia and as a bonus you'll learn the name of the last Navy captain to be promoted directly to two-star! Then, the tables are turned as RADM (ret) Dan McKinnon asks you to name the Flag officers in the photos on page 23.

Our Members are at the heart of every story told and memory shared in The Oakleaf. As exhibited in the various contributions from ENS Robert Georgen, LT Patrick Oliveri, and CAPT (ret) Lee Henwood, your experiences in uniform are valuable and a part of our collective history as Supply Corps officers. Would you like to contribute? Active, retired, reserve, former and family members are encouraged to submit articles, pictures, news and updates to theoakleaf@usnscf.com. Please keep submissions limited to 300 words and two images with captions.

Finally, don't forget to keep your email and mailing address current so you continue to receive Foundation news and information, and update your Chapter affiliation in your Member Profile to ensure you don't miss Chapter activities in your area. Login and update your information at www.usnscf.com. 

Enjoy the Summer issue of The Oakleaf!

You are important to us! Transitioning out of the military can be a challenging time for many of our Members. Take this 3-minute Transition Survey to help us better understand all aspects of the transition process. Your input will help us provide needed programs and services to assist transitioning military members. By expanding and refining our current Foundation services, tools, and resources, we continue to "take care of our own". 
  
Click here to take the survey. Thank you for your time!

The Foundation is soliciting volunteers to become Board Members and join our Board of Directors beginning in 2022.  This is a great opportunity to take an active role in our Foundation--providing your specific leadership and guidance to help the Foundation achieve its mission. Board positions are open to all members of the Foundation (active, reserve, retired and former Supply Corps officers), their spouses and members of the enlisted Supply ratings. 

Board Members serve a minimum three-year term, beginning each year.  The Foundation holds two annual Board Meetings in the Spring and Fall, though much of the Board's work and communication is managed virtually. You can view the Foundation’s current Board of Directors and Committees here. 

If you are interested in becoming a Board Member or have any questions about the Board of Directors, please contact the Foundation’s Executive Director CAPT (ret) Dan Pionk at ExecutiveDirector@usnscf.com or (202) 956-8229.

We are excited to announce the Foundation has awarded 40 new scholarships to students for the 2021-2022 academic year worth $73,500. The winners include children and grandchildren of Supply Corps officers and Supply enlisted personnel. This is in addition to the 19 scholarships valued at $65,000 that were previously awarded as multi-year awards. Total scholarship awards for this year = $168,000, including the Memorial Scholarships we will give to eight (8) children of deceased active duty Supply officers. Thank you to all our donors, for without your contributions these awards would not be possible.

Please join us in congratulating our 2021-2022 Foundation Scholarship Winners! 

Did you know you can name a Scholarship after a loved one? Learn more about our Scholarship Program.

The Department of Defense (DoD) remains committed to ensuring the health and safety of all DoD personnel and beneficiaries and ensuring their continued access to healthcare and all authorized benefits. In its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on identification (ID) card site operations, effective immediately, the DoD is extending temporary Uniformed Services ID (USID) card expiration policy guidance for all USID cards with expiration dates between January 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021 as follows:

• Through August 31, 2021 for all Foreign Affiliates and their dependents;
• Through October 31, 2021 for the Dependents of Active Duty uniformed Service members, and Reserve and National Guard uniformed Service members and their dependents; and
• Through January 31, 2022 for retirees and their dependents, and all other USID card populations.

ID cards that expired prior to January 1, 2020, have not been extended and must be replaced.  ID cards with expiration dates after July 31, 2021, must be replaced by their expiration date.
To learn more about the extension of policy guidance for expiring USID cards visit the DoD Response to COVID-19 - DoD ID Cards and Benefits website (https://www.cac.mil/Coronavirus/) for a fact sheet and FAQs.
To schedule an appointment to have an ID card reissued, visit the ID Card Office Online website (https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/), and select the ID Card Office Locator & Appointments option.

Support the Foundation every time you shop! When you shop at smile.amazon.com and designate the Navy Supply Corps Foundation, Inc. as your charity, Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchases to the Foundation—without any cost to you! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know! Same products, same prices, same service! Support us by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com.

Every contribution to the Navy Supply Corps Foundation helps to maintain and grow our programs and services, in support of the Supply Community. The 21st Century Club recognizes our most generous donors. Click here to view the current list of 21st Century Club members!

The Navy Supply Corps Foundation is committed to offering programs and services in support of our Supply Community. The Foundation's recent virtual event, the Navy Supply Corps 226th Birthday Ball on April 24th, brought together members from our 38 Chapters all over the world. A video recording of the event is available here and includes the full formal program, highlighted by Guest Speaker Brody Young, as well as a special message from RADM Peter Stamatopoulos, Commander, NAVSUP and 49th Chief of Supply Corps. 

Stay tuned to the Foundation's website and Facebook page as more virtual events are planned for 2021. Additionally, as we work through the residual challenges of the pandemic, our Chapters aim to re-establish engagement opportunities at the local level during the second half of the year.

The Foundation continues to take care of our own--unifying our Supply Corps Community and preserving its heritage and traditions. Your regular contributions support the Foundation's mission, and your bequests strengthen our Supply Corps Community well into the future! 
 

The Spring issue of The Oakleaf is available online now! 

This is our largest issue yet—full of member contributions—including recent news, sea stories and Committee updates. Our cover stories highlight how important our members are to the Foundation's mission and the Supply Corps Community, as we say farewell to retiring Vice Chair RADM (ret) Linda Bird and thank her for more than a decade of outstanding leadership on the Board, and thank our many generous donors for your faithful contributions to the Foundation during the challenging year of 2020.

On page 6, Foundation Secretary CDR Marcus Thomas reports on our recent webinar "An Evening with the Chief", where Guest Speaker RADM Pete Stamatopoulos, Commander of NAVSUP and 49th Chief of Supply Corps, spoke to more than 400 members about the priorities of today's Supply Corps and his vision for the future. And later in the issue, LCDR Keith Darby shares how his team navigated COVID-19 protocol while supporting the 59th Presidential Inauguration.

We also dive deep into the history of the Oak Leaf collar insignia with CAPT (ret) Donald B. Hoffmann, welcome our newest Distinguished Alumnus J. Ronald Terwilliger, and learn the full story of Doris "Dorie" Miller—who was not a cook but an "Officer's Mess Attendant"—from RADM (ret) Dan McKinnon's extensive article on the "Lion of the Sea". And, on pages 10 and 25, two Supply Corps Spouses discuss how our families are thriving with a positive attitude and Community support!

Every Foundation newsletter aims to bring our Community together through sharing our members' experiences of yesterday and today. Would you like to contribute? Active, retired, reserve, and family members are encouraged to submit articles, pictures, news and updates to theoakleaf@usnscf.com. Please keep submissions limited to 300 words and two images with captions.

Remember to keep your email and mailing address current so you continue to receive Foundation news and information. Login and update your contact information at www.usnscf.com .

Enjoy the Spring issue of The Oakleaf! 

Many are familiar with Doris "Dorie" Miller, but few know the full story of the simple man who became a hero. Retired Admiral Daniel W. McKinnon, Jr., author of Doris Miller: Messboy, Steward, Cook, Hero "Lion of the Sea", states, "He was not a Cook. He was an Officer’s Mess Attendant, a 'Messboy', collecting wardroom linen in the laundry, when fate took Dorie Miller to the signal bridge of a battleship and heroism on, 'a day that will live in infamy'."
 

Join in celebration at the Navy Supply Corps 226th Birthday Ball, a global virtual event on Saturday, April 24th at 7:00pm ET, hosted by the Navy Supply Corps Foundation and featuring Guest Speaker Brody Young. A traditional Event Program is available to print here.


Pre-registration is required for the event.

Enjoy an evening of fellowship with Foundation members around the globe, celebrating the U.S. Navy Supply Corps 226th Birthday. Our Master of Ceremonies, Foundation Executive Director CAPT (ret) Daniel Pionk, will lead the traditional program which includes formal remarks, toasts and a cake cutting ceremony. Later in the program, Chapter breakout rooms will be available for more intimate engagement, moderated by Chapter leadership. You can view the full Program of Events here.

Our guest speaker, Brody Young, was a Utah State Park Ranger whose life changed the day he began his patrol on the early evening of November 19, 2010. Shot 9 times during an ambush, he had no pulse or heartbeat, but miraculously survived and was in a comma for a month. Brody's inspirational story, "9 Miracles", centers around his strength, family, training, and perseverance. As a motivational speaker, Brody routinely speaks at the Department of Justice, FBI and other service-oriented agencies about overcoming the ordinary and extraordinary challenges we all face. As the world navigates the recent pandemic, Brody's story is sure to inspire us all and remind us of the important role we play as past and present U.S. Navy Supply Corps officers. Read more about Brody here.

Registration for the Navy Supply Corps 226th Birthday Ball is required. Please register here. The waiting room will open at 6:30pm, with a photo montage showcasing our Chapters. No formal dress code attire is required.

Join us this Saturday, April 24th at 7pm ET, to celebrate the Navy Supply Corps 226th Birthday, in unison with our Supply Corps Community all over the world!

"Do some good! Shake off the regret from the borrowed time we have. Live everyday as if it was your last." -Brody Young

Members,
The Foundation maintained our momentum in 2020, as all programs were executed in a lean and effective manner. The NSCF 2020 Annual Report highlights our achievements. Your generous support was a key driver in this success--thank you!

Click here to view the Foundation's 2020 Annual Report.

For more than 50 years, the Navy Supply Corps Foundation has supported the Supply Corps Community. Foundation members are everyone who has ever worn the Oakleaf of the United States Navy Supply Corps Officer—veterans, active duty, reserve. Our global programs and services and 38 regional Chapters support members in need, provide camaraderie, professional and social networking, and  promote the Supply Corps heritage and traditions. 

On February 23rd, we celebrated the U.S. Navy Supply Corps 226th Birthday! Thank you to each and every Supply Corps officer for your service to our fleet--keeping us ready and able to protect and defend our United States of America. 
 
Our members and their families are at the heart of our mission. We strive to bring more value to our members’ lives year over year and THANK YOU for your financial contributions. Your generousity enables us to "take care of our own" Supply Community each and every day—keeping our culture and heritage alive through generations!  
 
You are important! Be an active and supportive member of the Supply Community:

• Donate now using a credit card at https://www.usnscf.com/Foundation/Ships_Store/MakeDonation
• Shop AmazonSmile and designate The Navy Supply Corps Foundation, Inc. as your charity. Visit smile.amazon.com to sign up!
• Honor Tench Francis as the founding officer of the Navy Supply Corps through the Tench Francis Legacy Society –recognizing members who have included the Foundation in their estate planning. Gift planning can include a bequest in your will or by participating in a gift annuity or other life-income tool. To become a member, or if you have already taken steps to provide this type of support, please contact our Executive Director, CAPT (Ret) Daniel Pionk at: executivedirector@usnscf.com or call 706-354-4111.
• Learn more about your contribution options through the Foundation's Donor eNewsletter delivered right to your inbox. Many of our friends find this very interesting and helpful. It features news from Washington, Savvy Living, gift stories, finance news and timely articles. Sign up now at https://usnscf.giftlegacy.com/?pageID=36
• Volunteer with any of our Committees. Learn how at https://www.usnscf.com/Foundation/pages/Programs/Volunteer_Committee
• Support Chapter events and programs. Learn about your Chapter at https://www.usnscf.com/Foundation/pages/About_Us/Chapter_Information
• Encourage members to register on our website at https://www.usnscf.com/Foundation/
• Join the CFC 2021 Giving Campaign! Pledge your donation to the Foundation through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Use The Navy Supply Corps Foundation, Inc. CFC #, which is 10281# . Visit https://givecfc.org/home to sign up now and name the Foundation (10281#) as your charity. 

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Today the Navy Supply Corps Foundation joins our Supply Community in celebrating the 226th Birthday of the U.S.Navy Supply Corps! Thank you to each and every Supply Corps officer for your service to our fleet--keeping us ready and able to protect and defend our United States of America. 

Click here to read a special Supply Corps Birthday Message from the 49th Chief of Supply Corps.

Dear Fellow Supply Corps Officers and Friends, 

I hope you and your family have persevered through the challenges of the past year and are safe and healthy. With full deployment of the vaccine, the Foundation looks forward to moving beyond this crisis and returning to a more normal life. Of note, the vaccine distribution highlights the importance of logistics and the vital role many of our Supply Corps officers are playing in this effort. We remain grateful to them and all of those working to manage the crisis on our behalf.

Last February when I wrote my first letter as Chairman of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation, I could never have imagined the year that would follow. Our birthday celebrations, chapter events, and board meetings all went virtual. Our focus quickly went to ensuring that the Foundation, both fiscally and operationally, was positioned to continue its mission throughout the pandemic.

I am happy to report that the Foundation maintained our momentum in 2020. The attached infographic highlights our 2020 achievements and our Annual Report will be published shortly to offer greater detail. From Scholarships to Heritage to Transition and beyond, we executed our programs in a lean and effective manner. Your generous support was a key driver in this success. Thank you.

As we begin 2021, we have started executing our 2021-2023 Strategic Plan—much of it reflects the inputs from our membership survey. Look for a summary of the Plan in our spring issue of The Oakleaf. Also in this issue, as the anniversaries of 911 (20th), Desert Storm (30th) and the Korean War (70th) approach, the Heritage Committee will share our members’ memories and stories of the Supply Corps role in these historical events. Along with these stories, we ask for your help identifying our Foundation members over 90 years old for recognition in our Vintage Oakleaf Club—a distinct group of Supply Corps officers. And, don't forget to visit our website for information on all our programs and services, including the Foundation’s Scholarship Program, which is accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 school year through March 12th.

I hope you share our perspective on the value the Navy Supply Corps Foundation brings to its members, taking care of our own and preserving the Supply Corps history and traditions! With your continued support we can make a difference in the lives of our Supply Corps Community.

Thank you again for a successful 2020. I wish you a happy 226th Supply Corps Anniversary!

This month we recognize the many African American men and women who overcame great adversity, stood for equality, and paved the way for unity in this country and throughout the world. Black History Month celebrates the contributions of historical leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Muhammad Ali and Harriet Tubman as well as modern figures such as Barack Obama, Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey.

We also honor the first African American sailors whose strength, courage and determination profoundly impacted our United States Navy and whose significant contributions are felt today.

Below RADM (ret) Dan McKinnon shares the story of Doris Miller, an African American mess attendant on the USS West Virginia in 1941 whose bravery earned him the Navy Cross. RADM (ret) McKinnon highlights the pivitol moments of African Americans' history in the Navy in his story Doris Miller: Messboy, Steward, Cook, Hero..."Lion of the Sea".
 

Doris Miller: Messboy, Steward, Cook, Hero..."Lion of the Sea" Many are familiar with Doris "Dorie" Miller, but few know the full story of the simple man who became a hero. Retired Admiral Daniel W. McKinnon, Jr., author of Doris Miller: Messboy, Steward, Cook, Hero "Lion of the Sea", states, "He was not a Cook. He was an Officer’s Mess Attendant, a 'Messboy', collecting wardroom linen in the laundry, when fate took Dorie Miller to the signal bridge of a battleship and heroism on, 'a day that will live in infamy'."   The United States Navy Supply Corps is responsible for the Navy Food Service Program and the professionalism of the Culinary Specialists that daily ensure the nutritional health and well being of our men and woman at sea. It is necessary to understand the history and the stories of those that made it so; from Messmen, Stewards and Commissarymen, to the shipboard galleys of today. The life and times of Dorie Miller are part of that story. Dorie Miller was the “Black Lives Matter” iconic symbol of his day where “newspaper headlines were about the injustice, and absurdity, of racial discrimination”. Like then and now, “It is never about brains or ability, it is about opportunity; from the school house to the White House.”   In 2030, Dorie Miller will be known by all, as the USS Doris Miller (CVN-81) will be commissioned in his honor. Click here to read the full story of Dorie's life, as told by The Oakleaf columnist, and 36th Chief of Supply Corps, RADM (ret) Dan McKinnon. Retired Admiral Daniel W. McKinnon, Jr.    In 1958, Dan served as Wardroom Mess Caterer of the USS Boxer, where once a week he was allowed to add something to the menu by Steward Mates whose competence, professionalism, and friendship, helped make a ship a home.

Foundation Members, You are cordially invited to a special Navy Supply Corps Foundation Webinar: An Evening with the Chief with Guest Speaker RADM Peter Stamatopoulos, Chief of Supply Corps and Commander Naval Supply Systems Command, on Wednesday, February 24th at 7pm EST.

The virtual event will focus on current Supply Corps topics relevant to the Supply Corps Community and provide a unique opportunity for members to ask questions of the Chief. Advance registration is required to attend the Webinar. Please register here. If you have a specific question or topic you would like addressed, please email Foundation@usnscf.com and your question will be shared with RADM Stamatopoulos during the Webinar.

The Navy Supply Corps Foundation hopes you will join us for An Evening with the Chief, on Wednesday, February 24th at 7:00pm EST. Stay well and safe.

Click here to register.
Click here to submit your questions.

NOMINATE NOW! Help us recognize the 2020 achievements of our local Chapters and most successful Volunteers, whose commitment to the Foundation is vital to carrying out our mission of support to the Supply Community. The 2020 nomination form offers an easy format to quickly highlight Chapter and Volunteer achievements. Click here to learn more about the nomination process!

NOMINATIONS DUE 1 APRIL 2021

email to:  recognition@usnscf.com
copy to: executivedirector@usnscf.com

Now is the time to get your applications in! Don't miss out on this special opportunity! Foundation scholarships are for high school seniors and college undergraduate students. Scholarships are also available for spouses going to school part-time, as well as students attending accredited community college/technical schools. Don't wait! Applications must be in the Foundation office by 3/12.

ELIGIBILITY: For all scholarships, the applicant must:

1. Be a spouse, child or grandchild of a living or deceased regular, retired, reserve or prior service Supply Corps officer.
2. Be a spouse or child of an Active or Retired Enlisted with supply enlisted rating (e.g., AK, SK, MS/CS, SH, DK, LI, PC, LS).
3. Recipient must attend a two (2) or four (4) year accredited college and should be a full-time undergraduate student. (Note: Spouse scholarships are available for spouses who are enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours per semester, undergraduate only)

 Visit our Scholarship page to learn more about the program and meet past winners. 

TO APPLY:

1. Applicants must register every year.  Click “New User?” and register.  Sponsor membership accounts on the Foundation’s website cannot be used for applying.
2. When registering, please make sure you select the following boxes on the registration form in order to obtain an application:
   •  Rank and Status – "Other", then type in "Student"
   •  Chapter – "Foundation"
   •  Check the box - “Apply for a Scholarship”

 
Once you submit your registration, log back on and click on your name. The application will be at the top right of the page.
 
READ the instructions on the right hand side of the application.
  
The application is comprised of four primary components: academic performance records, extracurricular activities, financial need and two short essay questions. The Scholarship Board consists of one person each from the Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, Enlisted, and spouse communities. They individually review and critique each application and then meet as a virtual board to collectively select the best candidates. Scholarship funds are then distributed to the awardee’s institution for the upcoming academic year.

Questions? Please email: foundationadmin@usnscf.com

Spread the word about this excellent opportunity for our Supply Corps Family members to further their education!

Spring is right around the corner and our Oakleaf staff wants to hear from you! Special requests for this issue: Supply Corps Birthday celebrations from the past, memories and thoughts on Desert Storm/Desert Shield, and personal stories related to the Korean War. All family members of our Supply Community are encouraged to share! Send submissions by 2/15 to theoakleaf@usnscf.com.

Fellow Philadelphia Area Supply Corps Officers, Families, and Community Members:

Thank you for visiting our Chapter page!  We're excited to incorporate this avenue of communication as we celebrate camaraderie and work together to make our community a better place.  As President of the Philadelphia Chapter, I want to thank you for your continued involvement and support.  Thanks!

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization. The purpose of NSCF is to advance the professional development of area Supply Corps Officers and to foster esprit de corps through participation in social and community activities. NSCF strives to build a strong partnership between our Active Duty, Reserve, and Retired Communities that encourages involvement, commitment, and camaraderie.

We're always up to something fun around here!  Our most anticipated event of the year is Philadelphia's renowned Supply Corps Ball.  Our chapter takes pride in hosting the best Supply Corps Ball in the area.  If camaraderie through sports is your thing, be sure to join us each year in the Group Schuylkill River Runs in the summer months with all area military and friends.  If you want to reconnect with your aquatic tendencies (we are Navy!), we also race Dragon Boats on the Schuylkill River each June.  And if you consider yourself a grill master or bean bag toss champ, make sure to join us at our Tailgater each December for the classic Army-Navy Football Game played in Philadelphia.  Whether it's social events, sporting events, or community betterment projects, we hope to see you out there.  I'm looking forward to it!

Please "Like" our Chapter and Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/NavySupplyCorpsFoundationPhiladelphiaChapter/, to keep an eye on the happenings here in our community.  In addition, if you desire to become a Supply Corps Foundation member, we strongly encourage you to do so at our Philadelphia Chapter Foundation website.  You'll need to be a member if you're interested in applying for one of the Supply Corps Foundation Scholarships offered each year. 

Thank you for visiting the Philadelphia Chapter web page. Please remember to "Like" us on Facebook! We believe your involvement will strengthen and enlarge the sense of community in our Supply Corps and further the impact of our community betterment efforts.  Thank you for being part of our team!

If you have any ideas, connections, or are a local business person looking to get involved, please feel free to reach us through private message or via the contact info listed on the home page.  Thank you for all that you do, and we look forward to our continued relationship.

I look forward to serving with you.

Very respectfully,
 
Matt Duncan
NSCF Philadelphia Chapter President
 
*The Navy Supply Corps Foundation-Philadelphia Chapter is a private organization and is not part of, or endorsed by the Navy, the Department of Defense, or the federal government.
 

Scholarship applications will be accepted thru Friday, March 12, 2021. Foundation scholarships are for high school seniors and college undergraduate students only. Additionally, Scholarships for spouses going to school part-time as well as students attending accredited community college/technical school are available.

The application is comprised of four primary components: academic performance records, extracurricular activities, financial need and two short essay questions. The Scholarship Board consists of one person each from the Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, Enlisted, and spouse communities. They individually review and critique each application and then meet as a virtual board to collectively select the best candidates. Scholarship funds are then distributed to the awardee’s institution for the upcoming academic year.

ELIGIBILITY: For all scholarships, the applicant must:

1. Be a spouse, child or grandchild of a living or deceased regular, retired, reserve or prior service Supply Corps officer.
2. Be a spouse or child of an Active or Retired Enlisted with supply enlisted rating (e.g., AK, SK, MS/CS, SH, DK, LI, PC, LS).
3. Recipient must attend a two (2) or four (4) year accredited college and should be a full-time undergraduate student. (Note: Spouse scholarships are available for spouses who are enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours per semester, undergraduate only)

 Visit our Scholarship page to learn more about the program and meet past winners. 

TO APPLY:

1. Applicants must register every year.  Click “New User?” and register.  Sponsor membership accounts on the Foundation’s website cannot be used for applying.
2. When registering, please make sure you select the following boxes on the registration form in order to obtain an application:
   •  Rank and Status – "Other", then type in "Student"
   •  Chapter – "Foundation"
   •  Check the box - “Apply for a Scholarship”

 
Once you submit your registration, log back on and click on your name. The application will be at the top right of the page.
 
READ the instructions on the right hand side of the application.
  
Questions? Please email: foundationadmin@usnscf.com

Spread the word about this excellent opportunity for our Supply Corps Family members to further their education!
 

Dear Navy Supply Corps Foundation Members,

The Winter issue of The Oakleaf is online now!

We have so much to share in this issue as we close out 2020. The pandemic made for a challenging year but, like you, the NSCF has adjusted to the ever-changing environment. Celebrating the Foundation's 50th Anniversary, recent Philadelphia Chapter Presidents reflect on their leadership experiences and RADM (ret) Dan McKinnon brings the Supply Corps 225th Birthday into focus with his essay "Our Supply Corps...Looking Back...Looking Ahead". 

In response to your survey feedback, starting on page 6, Transition Committee Chair CDR (ret) Bob Dolan shares his interview with Tom Wolfe, an expert in the field of military-to-civilian career transition and author of Out of Uniform. Bob also shines the spotlight on former Supply Corps Officer, and current chair of the US Veterans employee ambassador group for McCormick & Company, Mr. Alex Gardner in the first part of a series of articles profiling Members' lessons learned during the transitioning process.

Thanks to your submissions, The Oakleaf always includes stories about our Members and their families. In this issue, an article by CAPT (ret) Tiffany Schad catches up with Vintage Oakleaf Club Member CAPT (ret) Kenneth M. Beyer and a conversation with Foundation Scholarship winners Julia and Rachel Sarnowski, daughters of former Supply Corps LT Michael Sarnowski, helps kick off the application season. We also get to know CDR Nick Ulmer, LCDR Dave Couchman and Mr. Devin Wenzel as Volunteer Committee Chair LCDR Adam Gunter introduces us to three of the many volunteers who serve the Supply Corps Community through their work with the Foundation. 

Do you have a story or memory to share? Consider writing an article for our Spring Issue! All active, retired, reserve, prior service and family members are encouraged to submit articles, pictures, news and updates to theoakleaf@usnscf.com . Any submissions not included in The Oakleaf due to space limitations may be used on our website and/or social media platforms.

To ensure you never miss an issue of The Oakleaf, keep your contact information current by logging into your account at www.usnscf.com and updating your information now, email or call the Foundation at (706) 354-4111. 

Let's celebrate the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 with the Winter Issue of The Oakleaf. Click here to read it now!


CAPT Dan Pionk, SC, USN (Ret.), Executive Director, Navy Supply Corps Foundation