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| Orange County, Navy League of the United States |
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OCNL.
We encourage members to
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| March 10, 2008 |
| February 25, 2008 |
The 108th Submarine Birthday Ball is just around the corner and all Orange County Navy League
members are invited! For the 6th year in a row, the OC Navy League will be hosting the 21 and
over Hospitality Suite. With support once again from Brown-Forman and Bacardi U.S.A. this
years Hospitality Suite will host over 500 of the 1800 guests in attendance. If you attend just one
Birthday Ball in 2008, this is THE one! Cost is $55.00 per person. Those wishing to attend can
click on the picture above and send their check to CMDCM (SS) Kirk Saunders. To attend the
hosted Hospitality Suite, please email your information / reservation by clicking on this link.
Join submariners past and present as we celebrate 108 years of the finest submarine force in
the world!
members are invited! For the 6th year in a row, the OC Navy League will be hosting the 21 and
over Hospitality Suite. With support once again from Brown-Forman and Bacardi U.S.A. this
years Hospitality Suite will host over 500 of the 1800 guests in attendance. If you attend just one
Birthday Ball in 2008, this is THE one! Cost is $55.00 per person. Those wishing to attend can
click on the picture above and send their check to CMDCM (SS) Kirk Saunders. To attend the
hosted Hospitality Suite, please email your information / reservation by clicking on this link.
Join submariners past and present as we celebrate 108 years of the finest submarine force in
the world!
The Commander, Submarine Force, United States Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) once again held
their Sailor of the Year Award in San Diego. Our adopted Submarine Squadron ELEVEN played
host for a week of tours, shopping, wine tasting and fun for the eight finalists and families from
Japan, Guam, Hawaii, Washington and San Diego. The Orange County Navy League of the United
States continues to be a major sponsor of this event by presenting each finalist with a $100.00
cash award. This year, OCNL corporate sponsor, Drew Estate Cigars chipped in by providing gift
bags to each finalist and some of the finest cigars in the world to the annual COMSUBPAC wine
tasting and dinner held in Temecula, CA. Also this year, in a first for the these awards, a civilian
was asked to serve on the selection Board with the Command Master Chiefs from around the
Pacific. Orange County Superior Court Judge Rick Aguirre was sponsored by the Orange County
Navy League and participated in the interview and selection of the Sea and Shore Sailor of the
Year. Rick also serves as President of the Latino Advocates for Education, a group that celebrates
the contributions of Hispanics, both past and present, to our armed forces. Because of the terrific
support from responsible companies like Drew Estate and from the Orange County Navy League,
the COMSUBPAC Sailor of the Year Awards will continue to be held at Naval Station, Point Loma in
San Diego. If you or your company would like to be involved next year in supporting these young
men and women from the United States Pacific Fleet, email your interest by clicking here. Bravo
Zulu to the eight men and women who made up this years finalists from around our Pacific
Submarine Force!
their Sailor of the Year Award in San Diego. Our adopted Submarine Squadron ELEVEN played
host for a week of tours, shopping, wine tasting and fun for the eight finalists and families from
Japan, Guam, Hawaii, Washington and San Diego. The Orange County Navy League of the United
States continues to be a major sponsor of this event by presenting each finalist with a $100.00
cash award. This year, OCNL corporate sponsor, Drew Estate Cigars chipped in by providing gift
bags to each finalist and some of the finest cigars in the world to the annual COMSUBPAC wine
tasting and dinner held in Temecula, CA. Also this year, in a first for the these awards, a civilian
was asked to serve on the selection Board with the Command Master Chiefs from around the
Pacific. Orange County Superior Court Judge Rick Aguirre was sponsored by the Orange County
Navy League and participated in the interview and selection of the Sea and Shore Sailor of the
Year. Rick also serves as President of the Latino Advocates for Education, a group that celebrates
the contributions of Hispanics, both past and present, to our armed forces. Because of the terrific
support from responsible companies like Drew Estate and from the Orange County Navy League,
the COMSUBPAC Sailor of the Year Awards will continue to be held at Naval Station, Point Loma in
San Diego. If you or your company would like to be involved next year in supporting these young
men and women from the United States Pacific Fleet, email your interest by clicking here. Bravo
Zulu to the eight men and women who made up this years finalists from around our Pacific
Submarine Force!
Members of the Orange County Navy League with the eight finalists for the COMSUBPAC Sea and Shore Sailor
of the Year Award and the Pacific Submarine Force Command Element.
Left to Right- Bill Forrey, OCNL President, CMDCM (SS) Bill Keith, Art Hasselbrink, OCNL Vice President,
CMDCM (SS) Greg Weber, CMDCM (SS) Vincent Vinson, EM1 (SS / DV) John Conyers, MM1 (SS) Joseph
Buehring, YN1 (SW) Latoyna Grace, EM1 (SS) Raymond Delask, RADM Joseph Walsh, Mamie Maywhort, OCNL
Member, YN1 (SS) William McCastle, MM1 (SS) Miguel Gonzalez, IT1 (SW) Clifford McDaniel, SK1 (SS / SW)
Bryant Guzman, FORCE CMDCM Mo Pollard, Dru Secrist, OCNL Vice President and CMDCM (SS) Kirk Saunders.
of the Year Award and the Pacific Submarine Force Command Element.
Left to Right- Bill Forrey, OCNL President, CMDCM (SS) Bill Keith, Art Hasselbrink, OCNL Vice President,
CMDCM (SS) Greg Weber, CMDCM (SS) Vincent Vinson, EM1 (SS / DV) John Conyers, MM1 (SS) Joseph
Buehring, YN1 (SW) Latoyna Grace, EM1 (SS) Raymond Delask, RADM Joseph Walsh, Mamie Maywhort, OCNL
Member, YN1 (SS) William McCastle, MM1 (SS) Miguel Gonzalez, IT1 (SW) Clifford McDaniel, SK1 (SS / SW)
Bryant Guzman, FORCE CMDCM Mo Pollard, Dru Secrist, OCNL Vice President and CMDCM (SS) Kirk Saunders.
| March 28, 2008 |
OCNL members and representatives from Bacardi, USA and Team Enterprises deliver the Blue Jacket,
Junior and Senior Sailor of the Quarter Awards to troops from Submarine Squadron ELEVEN.
Top Picture, Left to Right- Natalie Hubbard, Market Manager, Customer Business Unit, Bacardi U.S.A.,
INC., Blue Jacket of the Quarter, MCSN April Marie Currie and CAPT. Paul Jaenichen. Commodore,
Submarine Squadron ELEVEN.
Middle Picture, Left to Right- Scott Lanier, VP OCNL, Hubbard, Jr. Sailor BM3 Brent Raymond
Macheer, Brandy Weiss, Art Hasselbrink, VP OCNL, Dalina Sun, Team Brand Specialist, Team
Enterprises and CAPT Jaenichen.
Bottom Picture, Left to Right- Lanier, Sun, Sr. Sailor, ET1 (SS) Nicholas Alan Green, Weiss,
Hasselbrink, Hubbard and CAPT Jaenichen.
Junior and Senior Sailor of the Quarter Awards to troops from Submarine Squadron ELEVEN.
Top Picture, Left to Right- Natalie Hubbard, Market Manager, Customer Business Unit, Bacardi U.S.A.,
INC., Blue Jacket of the Quarter, MCSN April Marie Currie and CAPT. Paul Jaenichen. Commodore,
Submarine Squadron ELEVEN.
Middle Picture, Left to Right- Scott Lanier, VP OCNL, Hubbard, Jr. Sailor BM3 Brent Raymond
Macheer, Brandy Weiss, Art Hasselbrink, VP OCNL, Dalina Sun, Team Brand Specialist, Team
Enterprises and CAPT Jaenichen.
Bottom Picture, Left to Right- Lanier, Sun, Sr. Sailor, ET1 (SS) Nicholas Alan Green, Weiss,
Hasselbrink, Hubbard and CAPT Jaenichen.
During the first quarter of each year, members of the Orange County Navy League have the
privilege of interacting with the sailors of our Nations submarine force. Awards are given for the
Year and 1st Quarter Blue Jacket, Junior and Senior Sailor, the Commander, Submarine Force,
United States Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year presentation is made and the Submarine Birthday Ball
is held. This time of year also gives us an opportunity to introduce OC Navy League supporters to
the troops that they help take care of. Friday, March 28th, Bacardi, U.S.A. and TEAM Enterprises
handed out OCNL awards to the top performers for the 1st Quarter, 2008 at Naval Base, Point
Loma. Following the presentation, a special tour was held aboard the USS Jefferson City,
SSN-759. For the 5th year in a row, Bacardi, U.S.A will help sponsor the Orange County Council /
Chief Petty Officer Hospitality Suite at the 108th Submarine Birthday ball. Navy League members
and responsible business partners from around the community continue to ensure that our Sea
Power team is well cared for.
If your business or company would like to be a part of our Sea Service support please click HERE
privilege of interacting with the sailors of our Nations submarine force. Awards are given for the
Year and 1st Quarter Blue Jacket, Junior and Senior Sailor, the Commander, Submarine Force,
United States Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year presentation is made and the Submarine Birthday Ball
is held. This time of year also gives us an opportunity to introduce OC Navy League supporters to
the troops that they help take care of. Friday, March 28th, Bacardi, U.S.A. and TEAM Enterprises
handed out OCNL awards to the top performers for the 1st Quarter, 2008 at Naval Base, Point
Loma. Following the presentation, a special tour was held aboard the USS Jefferson City,
SSN-759. For the 5th year in a row, Bacardi, U.S.A will help sponsor the Orange County Council /
Chief Petty Officer Hospitality Suite at the 108th Submarine Birthday ball. Navy League members
and responsible business partners from around the community continue to ensure that our Sea
Power team is well cared for.
If your business or company would like to be a part of our Sea Service support please click HERE
| March 30, 2008 |
Left to Right: OC Council Vice President Art Hasselbrink, VMFAT-101 Commanding Officer LTCOL Robert "Nuke"
Premo, Vice President Scott Lanier, Command Senior Chief Mark Pohlson and Council Past President and Vice
President, Legislative Affairs Jim Bras.
Your Orange County Council dropped off two checks for the troops of the VMFAT-101
"SharpShooters". The first one to support the Marine, NCO, Junior and Senior Sailor of the First
Quarter and the second to purchase two picnic tables for the 'Shooters out door BBQ area. Last
year the OCNL provided a deluxe Perfect Flame grill, this year we are helping to refurbish their
picnic area with tables and a wood and shingle covering. This area is used by the entire squadron
to take breaks and to enjoy a BBQ meal and the California sunshine. We are still working on
getting the materials needed to complete the cover. If you would like to donate lumber and/or
roofing to the Marines and Sailors of VMFAT-101, contact the Orange County Navy League by
clicking HERE
Premo, Vice President Scott Lanier, Command Senior Chief Mark Pohlson and Council Past President and Vice
President, Legislative Affairs Jim Bras.
Your Orange County Council dropped off two checks for the troops of the VMFAT-101
"SharpShooters". The first one to support the Marine, NCO, Junior and Senior Sailor of the First
Quarter and the second to purchase two picnic tables for the 'Shooters out door BBQ area. Last
year the OCNL provided a deluxe Perfect Flame grill, this year we are helping to refurbish their
picnic area with tables and a wood and shingle covering. This area is used by the entire squadron
to take breaks and to enjoy a BBQ meal and the California sunshine. We are still working on
getting the materials needed to complete the cover. If you would like to donate lumber and/or
roofing to the Marines and Sailors of VMFAT-101, contact the Orange County Navy League by
clicking HERE
| April 19, 2008 |
Guest at the Head Table of the 108th Submarine Birthday Ball in San Diego take a moment for a photo,
Left to Right: Pat Nicholson, Vice Admiral John Nicholson USN (Ret.), Debbie Holloway, SUBRON 11 Deputy
Commander, CDR Eric Holloway, OC Navy League President Bill Forrey, CO Navy League Secretary, Carol
Forrey, Vice Admiral Al Konetzni, USN (Ret.), SUBRON 11 Commodore, CAPT Paul Jaenichen and Paul
Jaenichen.
Left to Right: Pat Nicholson, Vice Admiral John Nicholson USN (Ret.), Debbie Holloway, SUBRON 11 Deputy
Commander, CDR Eric Holloway, OC Navy League President Bill Forrey, CO Navy League Secretary, Carol
Forrey, Vice Admiral Al Konetzni, USN (Ret.), SUBRON 11 Commodore, CAPT Paul Jaenichen and Paul
Jaenichen.
The 108th Submarine Birthday was held on Saturday, April 19th in San Diego. Over 1100 Sailors
and invited guests helped honor submariners past and present. The Orange County Council of
the Navy League again sponsored the Chiefs Hospitality Suite. Bacardi, U.S.A and
Brown-Forman donated all of the adult beverages and over 350 Chiefs and guests enjoyed a
hosted bar for the evening. Vice Admiral Al Konetzni, also known as "Big Al the Sailors Pal" was
the guest speaker. Navy Leaguers from around Southern California joined in the celebration. At
the conclusion of dinner, VADM Konetzni was presented with a custom submarine cigar humidor
from SUBRON 11 and a supply of Chateau Real cigars donated by OCNL corporate sponsor
Drew Estate Cigars.
and invited guests helped honor submariners past and present. The Orange County Council of
the Navy League again sponsored the Chiefs Hospitality Suite. Bacardi, U.S.A and
Brown-Forman donated all of the adult beverages and over 350 Chiefs and guests enjoyed a
hosted bar for the evening. Vice Admiral Al Konetzni, also known as "Big Al the Sailors Pal" was
the guest speaker. Navy Leaguers from around Southern California joined in the celebration. At
the conclusion of dinner, VADM Konetzni was presented with a custom submarine cigar humidor
from SUBRON 11 and a supply of Chateau Real cigars donated by OCNL corporate sponsor
Drew Estate Cigars.
| May 2, 2008 |
All OC Leaguers and friends are invited to the 2nd Annual Casino Royale evening of fun! A
special web page that lists the nights sponsors and with special sign up forms and links for
on-line sign up will be added shortly. We will once again have Marine and Navy heroes as invited
guests providing Navy Leaguers and community members with an opportunity to thank them for
their service while learning about their job. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, October 18th,
and check this web site soon for more information!
special web page that lists the nights sponsors and with special sign up forms and links for
on-line sign up will be added shortly. We will once again have Marine and Navy heroes as invited
guests providing Navy Leaguers and community members with an opportunity to thank them for
their service while learning about their job. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, October 18th,
and check this web site soon for more information!
