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| April 20, 2007 |
Submarine Squadron ELEVEN Commodore, CAPT Chip Jaenichen, OCNL VP Patrick Duffey and Council Executive
VP Dru Secrist present the Jr and Sr Sailor of the 1st Quarter Award to MM1 (SW) Michael Mosley and MM3 Michael
Penrod.
Your Orange County Council delivered cash and certificates to SUBRON 11, Friday April 20th.
Handing out the 1st Quarter 2007 awards was new Squadron ELEVEN Commodore, Captain Paul
"Chip" Jaenichen. Taking care of the Blue Jackets of the San Diego submarine fleet has been a
priority for every SUBRON 11 Commodore. CAPT Jaenichen is not only excited to continue the
current program but is also eager to explore new ways to increase civilian recognition for his troops.
VP Dru Secrist present the Jr and Sr Sailor of the 1st Quarter Award to MM1 (SW) Michael Mosley and MM3 Michael
Penrod.
Your Orange County Council delivered cash and certificates to SUBRON 11, Friday April 20th.
Handing out the 1st Quarter 2007 awards was new Squadron ELEVEN Commodore, Captain Paul
"Chip" Jaenichen. Taking care of the Blue Jackets of the San Diego submarine fleet has been a
priority for every SUBRON 11 Commodore. CAPT Jaenichen is not only excited to continue the
current program but is also eager to explore new ways to increase civilian recognition for his troops.
| April 21, 2007 |
Orange County Council President Colin Mellin, his wife Sonja (left) and Theanna Server at the
Chief's Hospitalty Suite and Cocktail Party during the Submarine Birthday Ball in San Diego.
Chief's Hospitalty Suite and Cocktail Party during the Submarine Birthday Ball in San Diego.
The 107th Submarine Birthday Ball was held at the San Diego Sheraton Harbor Island April 14.
For the 4th year in a row, your Orange County Council hosted the Chief Petty Officer (CPO)
Hospitality Suite and Cocktail Party. This over 21 room provides heavy hors d'oeuvres and an
open bar to CPO's and Officers from SUBRON 11, Naval Base Point Loma and all the submarines
and support elements in San Diego. Council sponsors Brown-Forman, Bacardi USA and
Southern Wines and Spirits again ensured that the suite was fully stocked. Navy Leaguers from
the Orange County and San Diego Councils were also in attendance. The Submarine Birthday Ball
gives submariners and their families an opportunity to celebrate not only their contributions to our
Nation’s security but the contributions of those that have served before them.
For the 4th year in a row, your Orange County Council hosted the Chief Petty Officer (CPO)
Hospitality Suite and Cocktail Party. This over 21 room provides heavy hors d'oeuvres and an
open bar to CPO's and Officers from SUBRON 11, Naval Base Point Loma and all the submarines
and support elements in San Diego. Council sponsors Brown-Forman, Bacardi USA and
Southern Wines and Spirits again ensured that the suite was fully stocked. Navy Leaguers from
the Orange County and San Diego Councils were also in attendance. The Submarine Birthday Ball
gives submariners and their families an opportunity to celebrate not only their contributions to our
Nation’s security but the contributions of those that have served before them.
| April 23, 2007 |
LT Marek Strosin, the Air Transfer Officer (ATO), escorts Sailors into a C-2A Greyhound for a “goodwill”
flight by your Council's adopted “Providers” of Carrier Logistics Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30).
flight by your Council's adopted “Providers” of Carrier Logistics Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30).
USS Nimitz, CVN-68 Public Affairs Officer LDCR Kim Marks recently provided an update on two of
your OCNL's adopted units. Sailors from Nimitz were treated an airborne tour of the carrier. The
“Providers” of VRC-30, hosted four “goodwill” flights open to all crew members aboard CVN-68 April
14 and 17 to promote high morale. The “goodwill” flights allowed Sailors to take a Carrier Onboard
Delivery (COD) ride in a C-2A Greyhound – with a launch and recovery aboard Nimitz at sea - and a
chance to tour the cockpit. While deployed your adopted carrier relies on the "Providers" for
everything from food and mail to aircraft and ship parts. LCDR Marks has been a Council friend and
supporter dating back to her days as Public Affairs Officer at Submarine Squadron ELEVEN and
with Commander, United States Third Fleet. While deployed, Kim will ensure that the OC Navy
League is kept abreast of all the work being done by both Nimitz and VRC-30 Det. 3.
your OCNL's adopted units. Sailors from Nimitz were treated an airborne tour of the carrier. The
“Providers” of VRC-30, hosted four “goodwill” flights open to all crew members aboard CVN-68 April
14 and 17 to promote high morale. The “goodwill” flights allowed Sailors to take a Carrier Onboard
Delivery (COD) ride in a C-2A Greyhound – with a launch and recovery aboard Nimitz at sea - and a
chance to tour the cockpit. While deployed your adopted carrier relies on the "Providers" for
everything from food and mail to aircraft and ship parts. LCDR Marks has been a Council friend and
supporter dating back to her days as Public Affairs Officer at Submarine Squadron ELEVEN and
with Commander, United States Third Fleet. While deployed, Kim will ensure that the OC Navy
League is kept abreast of all the work being done by both Nimitz and VRC-30 Det. 3.
| May 3, 2007 |
OCNL Director, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Don Andrews with outgoing 1st MEF
SGTMAJ Carlton Kent.
SGTMAJ Carlton Kent.
Your Council's adopted 1st Marine Expeditionary Force recently took a break to change Sergeant
Majors. Carl Kent was replaced by Dennis Reed April 27. The 1st MEF has made multiple
deployments to Iraq over the last few years. Your Council supports the Marine of the Year,
including this years winner -19 year old Cpl. Edgar I. Moreno, with a cash stipend and Certificate of
Achievement. Council Director,1st MEF, Don Andrews also represents your Council while working
with the Wounded Warrior Project on Camp Pendleton.
Majors. Carl Kent was replaced by Dennis Reed April 27. The 1st MEF has made multiple
deployments to Iraq over the last few years. Your Council supports the Marine of the Year,
including this years winner -19 year old Cpl. Edgar I. Moreno, with a cash stipend and Certificate of
Achievement. Council Director,1st MEF, Don Andrews also represents your Council while working
with the Wounded Warrior Project on Camp Pendleton.
| June 3, 2007 |
Your adopted Arliegh Burke Guided Missile Destroyer, USS McCampbell, DDG-85, will soon be
transferred to Yokosuka, Japan. McCampbell will trade places with the USS Gary, FFG-51. When
the swap of home ports takes place, your Council's relationship with McCampbell will end. While
sad, plans are in place to adopt Gary once She arrives in San Diego. McCampbell will still receive
great Navy League support from our sister Council in Placer County. Once in Japan, McCampbell
will be reunited with Her first Commanding Officer, Captain Mark Montgomery. Montgomery is
currently serving as Commodore, Destroyer Squadron Fifteen in Japan. Captain Montgomery, a
long time Council friend, was also responsible for your OC Navy League adoption of the USS
Nimitz, CVN-68 while serving as Her Reactor Officer shortly after leaving DDG-85.
transferred to Yokosuka, Japan. McCampbell will trade places with the USS Gary, FFG-51. When
the swap of home ports takes place, your Council's relationship with McCampbell will end. While
sad, plans are in place to adopt Gary once She arrives in San Diego. McCampbell will still receive
great Navy League support from our sister Council in Placer County. Once in Japan, McCampbell
will be reunited with Her first Commanding Officer, Captain Mark Montgomery. Montgomery is
currently serving as Commodore, Destroyer Squadron Fifteen in Japan. Captain Montgomery, a
long time Council friend, was also responsible for your OC Navy League adoption of the USS
Nimitz, CVN-68 while serving as Her Reactor Officer shortly after leaving DDG-85.
| June 8, 2007 |
Your Council handed out awards for the 1st Quarter Blue Jacket, Jr and Sr Sailor to the troops of
VRC-30. The "Providers" are the Orange County Council's newest adopted squadron.
Responsible for the fleet logistics for every West Coast Aircraft Carrier, the "Providers" have
detachments at sea, all over the world. Also receiving awards, but currently deployed were Jr
Sailor AM2(AW) Carl Lesaca and Blue Jacket AEAN William Merida. OCNL members and
community supporters will have a chance to meet the VRC-30 Command element and at the
Casino Royale, "All-In Support of the Troops" Texas Hold 'em Tournament in July.
VRC-30. The "Providers" are the Orange County Council's newest adopted squadron.
Responsible for the fleet logistics for every West Coast Aircraft Carrier, the "Providers" have
detachments at sea, all over the world. Also receiving awards, but currently deployed were Jr
Sailor AM2(AW) Carl Lesaca and Blue Jacket AEAN William Merida. OCNL members and
community supporters will have a chance to meet the VRC-30 Command element and at the
Casino Royale, "All-In Support of the Troops" Texas Hold 'em Tournament in July.
Orange County Council Executive Vice President, Dru Secrist and Command Master Chief, Bob Wolfe,
present VRC-30 "Providers" Sailor of the 1st Quarter, AE1(AW) Jorge Gomez with cash and Council
Certificate of Achievement
present VRC-30 "Providers" Sailor of the 1st Quarter, AE1(AW) Jorge Gomez with cash and Council
Certificate of Achievement
| June 8, 2007 |
Left to Right: The newest Corporal in the Marine Corps, CPL Vincent Vitale is promoted with help from his wife,
Precilla and friend CPL Stonavick. OCNL Vice Presidents, Scott Lanier and Art Hasselbrink present 1st Quarter
money for the troops of VMFAT-101 to CPL Vitale.
Precilla and friend CPL Stonavick. OCNL Vice Presidents, Scott Lanier and Art Hasselbrink present 1st Quarter
money for the troops of VMFAT-101 to CPL Vitale.
Better late than never. Money for books from the Commandant and CNO's Reading List was
delivered to the OC Navy League's oldest adoption, VMFAT-101. The "SharpShooters" will receive
money for the second and third quarters in July. The books are given to the NCO, Marine, Jr and
Sr Sailor for each quarter. The West Coast F/A-18 Hornet Training Squadron, the "SharpShooters"
instruct both Marine and Naval Aviators before sending them to the fleet. The Squadron is served
by both marine and navy personal. As with the command element for VRC-30 below, OC
Leaguers and community supporters will have an opportunity to meet the Command Element for
VMFAT-101 at the "All-In Support of the Troops" Poker Tournament July
20th at Straub Distributors Special Events Room in Tustin. Click on the poker chip at the top of this
sites Home Page for more information on how to attend!
delivered to the OC Navy League's oldest adoption, VMFAT-101. The "SharpShooters" will receive
money for the second and third quarters in July. The books are given to the NCO, Marine, Jr and
Sr Sailor for each quarter. The West Coast F/A-18 Hornet Training Squadron, the "SharpShooters"
instruct both Marine and Naval Aviators before sending them to the fleet. The Squadron is served
by both marine and navy personal. As with the command element for VRC-30 below, OC
Leaguers and community supporters will have an opportunity to meet the Command Element for
VMFAT-101 at the "All-In Support of the Troops" Poker Tournament July
20th at Straub Distributors Special Events Room in Tustin. Click on the poker chip at the top of this
sites Home Page for more information on how to attend!
| July 21 , 2007 |
Celebrating the service of our men and women in uniform, your Council, in partnership with
Homefront America hosted OC Leaguers and their guests to the Casino Royale, Poker
Tournament. With facilities and adult beverages sponsored by Struab Distributors, Orange County’s
largest provider of fine Anhueser Busch products, this event received wonderful support from some
local and not so local Companies. The evening began with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and
then the Texas Hold ‘em and Blackjack Tournaments. During breaks, prizes were raffled off and
items were bid at silent auction. A special thank you to the following sponsors who helped make
this night possible; Struab Distributors, Arribas Brothers Crystal, Drew Estate Cigars, Hoxsie
Builders, Hobby People, Sara’s Hope, Military Connection.com and Trading Places International.
On top of all that great support, many Orange County businesses provided items for raffle and silent
auction. For a complete list of all the organizations that support our Sea Services through donations
to the Orange County Navy League, click on the “Sponsors” link. While 2008’s event is already in
the planning stage, you can view pictures from this years evening by going to the “Photo Gallery”.
Homefront America hosted OC Leaguers and their guests to the Casino Royale, Poker
Tournament. With facilities and adult beverages sponsored by Struab Distributors, Orange County’s
largest provider of fine Anhueser Busch products, this event received wonderful support from some
local and not so local Companies. The evening began with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and
then the Texas Hold ‘em and Blackjack Tournaments. During breaks, prizes were raffled off and
items were bid at silent auction. A special thank you to the following sponsors who helped make
this night possible; Struab Distributors, Arribas Brothers Crystal, Drew Estate Cigars, Hoxsie
Builders, Hobby People, Sara’s Hope, Military Connection.com and Trading Places International.
On top of all that great support, many Orange County businesses provided items for raffle and silent
auction. For a complete list of all the organizations that support our Sea Services through donations
to the Orange County Navy League, click on the “Sponsors” link. While 2008’s event is already in
the planning stage, you can view pictures from this years evening by going to the “Photo Gallery”.
OCNL President Colin Mellin oversees the seven finalist playing in the first annual, Orange
County Navy League, "All-In Support of the Troops" Texas Hold 'em Tournament.
County Navy League, "All-In Support of the Troops" Texas Hold 'em Tournament.