OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF

THE USC NROTC ALUMNI LEAGUE SPRING 2006

the log

SPRING 2006 COMISSIONEES

On Friday, May 12th, the USC NROTC unit commissioned thirteen new Navy & Marine Corps officers that are heading for the Fleet.

NROTC Spring Class of 2006 RADM Len Hering USN, Commander Navy Region, SW Spring 2006 commissionees are:

• 2nd Lt. STEVE CARLOS, USMC – The Basic School, Quantico, VA • ENS LINDSAY A. DRAPER, USN – USS TARAWA (LHA-1), San Diego, CA • ENS RONALD C. FAIRBANKS, USN – USS PORT ROYAL (CG-73), Pearl Harbor, HI • ENS JUSTIN L. GUERNSEY, USN – USS DONALD COOK (DDG-75), Norfolk, VA • ENS CLIFFORD T. HARLAN, USN – USS GRIDLEY (DDG-101), San Diego, CA • 2nd Lt. KATHRYN M. HORGAN, USMC - The Basic School, Quantico, VA • ENS TODD E. HUTCHINS, USN - USS SHILOH (CG-67), Yokosuka, Japan • 2nd Lt. LUIS F. MORALES, USMC - The Basic School, Quantico, VA • 2nd Lt. RALPH D. REY, USMC - The Basic School, Quantico, VA • ENS STEVEN C. SCHUETTE, USN – Navy Flight School, Pensacola, FL • ENS WOLDEKIDAN TEGEGNE, USN - Navy Flight School, Pensacola, FL • 2nd Lt. COLT R. TEUCHER, USMC - The Basic School, Quantico, VA • ENS CHRISTOPHER E. TIU, USN – USS NORMANDY (CG-60), Norfolk, VA

The Alumni League congratulates all these officers on successfully completing their studies at USC, on becoming the newest members of the USC NROTC Alumni League, and wishes them well on active duty in the fleet!

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MCAS MIRAMAR AIRSHOW

The NROTC Alumni League welcomes our members to attend one of the world’s best military air shows on Friday, October 13, 2006 at MCAS Miramar in San Diego. Highlights of the show include:

♦ Blue Angels 60th Anniversary flight demonstration ♦ MAGTAF – Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration ♦ Civilian Aerobatic and Jet teams ♦ Air Force F-117 Stealth fighter demonstration ♦ Navy’s new F/A-18 Super Hornet demonstration ♦ Marine Corps’ new MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft demonstration ♦ Air Force F-16 Falcon demonstration ♦ Army Golden Knights parachute team ♦ Civilian & Military static displays and more….

When: Friday, October 13 – flying from 0930 to 1600 (gates open at 0800) Where: MCAS Miramar, San Diego – “Flight Deck Chalet,” which includes a Tented area with seating both in the shade and in the sunshine on the edge of the flight line, Bistro box lunch, unlimited soda and water, preferred parking and an Air Show program. The USC NROTC Alumni League will have some “semi-reserved” tables in the tent to meet and greet members. Tickets: Flight Deck Chalet - $65 (July 1 – Oct 12), $70 (at the show). Order tickets online at: www.miramarairshow.com/ Transportation: Drive your own car, carpool, or if there is sufficient interest we may arrange a bus/van from LA/Orange County. For questions contact CAPT Bob Brockmeier (714) 637-4547 or email him at bnbbrock@sbcglobal.net

FROM THE BRIDGE

Paul R. Alwine (Class of 1962) CAPT, SC, USN (Ret) President – USC NROTC Alumni League I am extremely honored and privileged to take over the helm as your new Alumni League President. Many thanks to my predecessor – CAPT Bob Brockmeier (’63) - who superbly guided the League for tpast 3 years. Bob has now taken on the assignment of planning and arranging Special Events, and we welcome his creativity and experin this new role.

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Our Alumni League is strong and well-positioned to continue providing support to the USC NROTC Midshipmen. During 2006 we are tackling a number of challenges to make your League even better:

• Recruiting New Officers and Board Members – there are currently several positions open for League officers and members of the Board of Directors, including VP of Communications and “Log” editor; VP of Information Technology; and Senior VP & Decade Coordinator. These positions offer an opportunity to “give back” to the program from which we all graduated, be involved with the current battalion Midshipmen, and have some FUN! If you have an interest, please give me a call (949) 636-0603 or drop me an email (alwine@cox.net).

• Member Database – we continue to be challenged to receive timely, accurate listings of our NROTC alumni from the University computer systems to use for mailings and member contact. This has been an ongoing issue for years and we are working with staff from the School of Policy, Planning and Development (SPPD) to develop a better, more efficient way to access the alumni database.

• Electronic version of “the Log” – we are investigating the option of members choosing an electronic version of the “the Log” instead of a mailed hardcopy. We will also post an electronic copy on our Alumni League website for archival purposes.

• Alumni League Website – updating, expanding and refreshing our website for the use of our members. The address of our website is: http://uscnrotc.org/ Our webmaster – Major Marcia Keuhl, USMC (Ret) – continues to input member data and information that is submitted to her. She can be reached at: maktranscriber@yahoo.com

• Computer Lab Upgrades – ongoing support and investment in the Computer Lab that is used by members of the battalion. We recently replaced some older PCs and upgraded all the systems with flat panel displays. These PCs get a hard and constant workout by the midshipmen and we will continually assess needs for newer technology as we go forward.

• Field Trips – we are planning several “field trips” during the year to visit Navy, Marine Corps and defense contractor facilities in the southern California area. The Board recognizes that many of you still work, are on active duty or are out of the immediate area, but we will try to get out the word to those who may be able to attend.

I also want to offer my heartfelt thanks and gratitude on behalf of all members of the NROTC Alumni League to Dr. Bryan S. “Bill” Stevens. Bill is the father of “the Log,” and has been the editor and publisher since its inception many years ago. He has decided to retire and give someone else the opportunity to produce our semi-annual communications for you. So a hearty thanks to you Bill for a job WELL DONE! The legacy and hard work of our Founder’s Group from the 1940s continues to be a roadmap forward for those of us now guiding the direction of the NROTC Alumni League. With your continued help and contributions of dues and “extras,” we will be able to increase our support to the Midshipmen of the Trojan battalion. If you have any ideas, comments, concerns, please let me know. I am looking forward to a great year! Fight On!

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COMMANDING OFFICER’S REPORT

Col. A. “Rocky” Morrison, USMC Commanding Officer & Professor of Naval Science University of Southern California Since arriving on the USC campus last fall, I continue to be impressed by the ongoing support by the NROTC Alumni League for our midshipmen. The Trojan battalion currently numbers 71 top quality men and women, and in May we commissioned 13 new officers that are heading to the fleet. Our Drill team recently competed in the national competition, held this year at the University of Colorado. The location shifted from Tulane, which is still recovering from the

effects of hurricane Katrina. The Trojan Drill Team, led by Midn 1/c Derrick Rey, did an outstanding job, placing 3rd overall in Platoon Drill and 3rd in the Color Guard competition. The Trojan Battalion completed a rigorous inspection from the Officer Development Inspector General. According to the lead inspector, this is the best NROTC unit that he has ever inspected! My hat’s off to the entire staff, from the XO to the Officer Instructors and civilian employees – simply outstanding! The inspection team was also impressed with Alumni support and participation. My thanks to all the “Old Trojans” who continue to support and mentor these outstanding men and women. With the spring semester completed, the seniors who were commissioned are now heading to the fleet. My Executive Officer – CDR Angus McColl – is retiring this summer after 24 years of Naval service. Angus has been the guy “making things happen” for the last 4 years at SC, and we all wish him well on his next adventure. LT Tony DeCastro, one of my Officer Instructors, will be departing soon for a one year tour of duty in Iraq, to return in July 2007. The Department of the Navy has reduced the number of NROTC scholarships for “high cost” schools like USC, so we are slimming down from 25 annual scholarships to 15. This means that the competition for spots in the Trojan Battalion will be even harder in coming years. If you happen to be on campus, stop by the unit and say hello…the midshipmen always enjoy meeting and talking with our alumni. Semper Fi…

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NROTC ALUMNI LEAGUE OFFICERS The 2006 officers of your USC NROTC Alumni League are listed below. Several “open” spots are available for members who would like to get involved in helping to make this the nation’s finest NROTC Alumni group and to help support the USC Midshipmen. Let CAPT Paul Alwine know of your interest or questions…

• President – CAPT Paul Alwine, SC, USN (Ret) • Senior Vice President & Decade Coordinator – Open • Secretary – CAPT Ron Bartholomew, USN (Ret) • Vice President, Finance – Bob Benner • Vice President, Communications & LOG Editor – Open • Vice President, Scholarship & Endowments – Ev Dodge • Vice President, Treasurer – Dr. Bob Graham • Vice President, Special Projects – CAPT Bob Brockmeier, USN (Ret) • Vice President, Membership – Jim Eddy • Vice President, NROTC Unit Relations – Charlie Repp • Vice President, Memorials – Dick Irwin • Vice President, Information Technology – Open • Vice President, By-Laws – CDR Walt Nollac, USN (Ret)

NOW HEAR THIS ! ! !

You know where you are….We know where we are….but we don’t always know where you are! Please notify us when you move or change your email address ! ! !

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2006

• 6 April: Board of Directors Meeting, 1000, Davidson Conference Center, USC Campus • 20 April: NROTC Awards Presentation: 0830, Atrium Court, PE Building • 12 May: Commissioning of New Officers, 1400, PE Building • 14 June: Annual Luncheon – Newport Beach harbor cruise • 18 August: Swearing In of new midshipmen • 24 August: Executive Committee Meeting, 1000, Santa Ana Elks Club • 21 September: Board of Directors Meeting, 1000, USC Campus (location TBD) • 13 October: Blue Angels Air Show, MCAS Miramar. • 10 November: Navy & Marine Corps Ball, Location TBD • 18 January 2007: Executive Committee Meeting, 1000, Santa Ana Elks Club

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ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

On April 20th Col Rocky Morrison, USMC presided at the Annual Awards Ceremony held in the PE Building Atrium. The NROTC Alumni League presented several awards to members of the Trojan Battalion for outstanding performance.

• Drill Team Commander Sword – MIDN 1/C Derek Rey, USMCR • CAPT William McGonagle Scholarship – Sergeant Kevin Enright, USMC • USC NROTC Alumni League Sword – MIDN 1/C Colt Teuscher, USMCR

MIDN Rey with CAPT Brockmeier Sgt Enright with CAPT Alwine

CDR ANGUS McCOLL, USN – NROTC EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO RETIRE 1 OCTOBER 2006

CDR Angus McColl has been the Trojan Battalion XO since 2002. Later this summer he will retire from the Naval service after 24 years of service. He grew up in San Diego, California, and then attended the Naval Academy where he majored in English and was also a Spanish and Russian linguist. He was commissioned an Ensign in May 1982, and then completed Navy Nuclear Propulsion training and the Submarine Officer’s Basic Course. CDR McColl served as a junior officer in USS ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706) based at Groton, Connecticut, completing four North Atlantic Forward Area ASW Operations, and qualified as a Submarine Officer and Submarine Engineer Officer. His next assignment was as Radiological Controls Officer in USS PROTEUS (AS-19) based at Apra Harbor, Guam, where he supervised nuclear repairs on deployed

Pacific Fleet submarines, and completed Surface Warfare Officer qualifications. He then attended the Submarine Officer’s Advanced Course, where he graduated with distinction and was voted by his peers for the David Lloyd Submarine Excellence Award. CDR McColl then served as Navigator in USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669) based at Charleston, South Carolina, completing an

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Arctic Ocean research and development deployment to the North Pole (ICEX), and two North Atlantic Forward Area ASW Operations. He then served as the Submarine Operations Officer on the staff of Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group TWO, also based at Charleston, completing a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf with the AMERICA Carrier Battle Group, and two Joint Task Force Four Counter Drug Operations in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean. After four sea-going assignments, CDR McColl attended the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, California, where he completed a Master’s Degree in Strategic Planning and International Negotiations, wrote a thesis that was used as a textbook in the arms control curriculum, and graduated with distinction. He then served as Executive Officer in USS OHIO (SSBN-726)(BLUE) based at Bangor, Washington, completing four strategic deterrent patrols and a flawless test launch of four Trident I ballistic missiles. CDR McColl was then assigned to the staff of Commander, Submarine Group NINE, also at Bangor, where he served as Deputy Chief of Staff – Readiness and Training, and then Deputy Chief of Staff – Operations. During this tour he also completed teacher certification and a Master’s Degree in Education. In April 2002, CDR McColl began his current job as Executive Officer, NROTC Los Angeles Consortium working as a faculty member at the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California. CDR McColl and his wife Denise have five daughters: Heather –21, Shannon –19, Amber – 17, Kelly – 15, and Adrienne – 12. They have enjoyed an active family and community life at each duty station through the activities of their daughters and church.

CDR McColl addresses the attendees CDR McColl receives the Meritorious Service Medal

CDR McColl’s relief will be CDR Rommel Esteves, USN. He is a surface nuclear officer, and is reporting from a billet as XO of the Nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team on the staff of Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific Fleet (COMNAVAIRPAC). This team conducts training for the Engineering Departments of nuclear powered aircraft carriers in the Pacific Fleet (NIMITZ, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, JOHN C. STENNIS, and RONALD REAGAN) plus USS KITTY HAWK. He previously served as an Officer Instructor at USC, and that he holds a Master’s Degree from USC, so he is very familiar with the Trojan NROTC unit and the SC Campus.

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DECADE DOINGS

This section of the LOG will be used in upcoming issues to share brief “happenings” or news items from our NROTC Alumni League members. It will be organized by decades of your commissioning date for ease in finding info about your SC classmates. Send your news items in an email to your decade Chairman and/or the Vice-Chairman (listed below) or jot down the news info on the return slip when you send in your annual dues. Please keep it brief! Your current Decade Chairmen are:

• 1940s – Chairman: Dick Sprinkel Email: rrichlane@aol.com Vice Chairman: Dr. Bob Graham Email:

• 1950s – Chairman: CAPT Ron Bartholomew Email: capn-ron@cox.net Vice Chairman: Jim Eddy Email: jeeddy@pacbell.net

• 1960s – Chairman: CAPT Bob Brockmeier Email: bnbbrock@sbcglobal.net Vice Chairman: CAPT Paul Alwine Email: alwine@cox.net

• 1970s – Chairman : Col Mike McCloskey Email: mmcclosky@foleylaw.com Vice Chairman: Bruce Nelson Email: bnelsonca1@aol.com

• 1980s – Chairman: CDR John Petranek Email: john.petranek@usc.alumni.edu Vice Chairman: CDR Matthew Faletti Email: falettimj@aol.com

• 1990s – Chairman: Kent Hedges Email: Vice Chairman: LT Chris Lutgendorf Email: lutgendorfc@cox.net

• 2000s – Chairman: ENS Joshua Kornblum Email: kornbluj@lake-erie.navy.mil Vice Chairman: TBD

USC NROTC CHALLENGE COINS

In recent years the “Challenge Coin” has become very popular in the various branches of the military and for collectors of military memorabilia. The USC NROTC unit has developed its own challenge coin, which is available for purchase by our NROTC alumni. On one side of the bronze coin are the Navy and Marine Corps crests superimposed on an American flag. The other side has the USC seal. The story of “Challenge coins

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goes back to World War I, as detailed in the following story: “During World War I, American volunteers from all parts of the country filled the newly-formed flying squadrons. Some were wealthy scions attending colleges such as Yale and Harvard who quit in mid-term to join the war. In one squadron, a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck in solid bronze and presented them to the members of his unit. One young pilot placed the medallion in a small leather pouch that he wore around his neck. Shortly after acquiring the medallion, the pilot’s aircraft was severely damaged by ground fire while on a patrol flight. He was forced to land behind enemy lines and was immediately captured by the Germans. In order to discourage his escape, the Germans took all his personal identification except for the small leather pouch around his neck. In the meantime, he was taken to a small French town near the front. Taking advantage of a bombardment one night, he escaped. However, he was without personal identification. He succeeded in avoiding German patrols by donning civilian attire and reached the front lines. With great difficulty he crossed no-man’s land and eventually stumbled onto a French outpost. Unfortunately saboteurs had plagued the French in the sector. They sometimes masqueraded as civilians and wore civilian clothes. Not recognizing the young pilot’s American accent, the French thought him to be a saboteur and made ready to execute him. He had no identification to prove his allegiance, but he did have the leather pouch containing his squadron medallion. He showed the medallion to his would-be executioners and one of his French captors recognized the squadron insignia on the medallion. They delayed the execution long enough to confirm his identity. Instead of shooting they gave him a bottle of wine. Back at the squadron, it became tradition to ensure that all members carried their medallion or coin at all times. This was accomplished through a “challenge” in the following manner – a challenger would ask to see the medallion. If the challenged could not produce the medallion, they were required to buy a drink of choice for the member who challenged him. If the challenged member produced the medallion, then the challenging member was required to pay for the drink. The tradition continued throughout the war and for many years after the war while surviving members of the squadron were still alive. This tradition continues with today’s challenge coin. Many Navy and Marine Corps units, as well as Army and Air Force units’ present coins struck to represent their ship or unit logo, to members of the unit, to visiting dignitaries and to community leaders.” To get your USC NROTC Challenge coin, visit the “Ship Store” button on our website (http://uscnrotc.org/) for ordering details. The coins are $10 each, with proceeds of the sales benefiting the Midshipmen’s Fund of the Trojan battalion. Get yours today.

BULLETIN BOARD

• 2006 Voluntary Dues & Donations are Due! Time to dig deep and support your USC NROTC Alumni League! Your contributions directly benefit the Midshipmen of the Trojan battalion. Fill out the dues form inside the back cover of this LOG and mail with your check in the enclosed envelope. Also remember that you can double your contribution if your company has a Matching Gift program.

• Visit our USC NROTC Website

http://uscnrotc.org/

• NOW HEAR THIS ! ! ! You know where you are….We know where we are….but we don’t always know where you are! Please notify us when you move or change your email address ! ! !

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• Board of Director’s Meetings - Any NROTC Alumni League Member may attend our Spring and Fall board meetings as a non-voting attendee. Reservations can be made with Paul Alwine: Home (949)559-8659, or cell (949) 636-0603. Fall meetings are at 1000 on the third Thursday in September. Meetings are in Lewis Hall Dean’s Conference Room, #308 or location to be announced. Spring meetings are usually held on the third Thursday of April on the USC Campus. Check the Calendar of Events.

• NROTC Alumni Scholarship Endowment - We are pleased to announce that our NROTC

Alumni Scholarship Endowment, thanks to your contributions and participation is now in excess of $117,000. We also have pending two “Remainder Trusts”. Thank you again for your generous donations. We know the midshipmen appreciate your participation. If you have any questions as to the best manner to contribute to the Alumni endowment please contact Paul Alwine or Bob Brockmeier and we will gladly assist you.

NEW NAVY UNIFORMS

The Chief of Naval Operations instituted a new task force in 2004 – “Task Force Uniform”- to evaluate all uniforms of the Navy, and make recommendations for improvements. After extensive surveys of Navy personnel, both officer and enlisted, some new uniforms are being tested and will be implemented in the coming years. These new uniforms are being met with mixed reaction by many who say that they look more like Marines or Army and not like a Naval service. The new Navy Working Uniform (NWU) – shown at the left - which will be worn by all Navy enlisted and officer personnel from E-1 to O-10, will be the primary working uniform for all Navy communities and duties, including watchstanding, and is designed for wear off the base. The uniform is a camouflage pattern of blue, deck grey and haze grey and replaces current utilities, wash khaki, coveralls,

woodland green, aviation green, winter working blue and all tropical working uniforms. The new Service Uniform for enlisted personnel (E-1 to E-6) will be worn year round, and will consist of a khaki short sleeve shirt (as currently worn by officers and chiefs), black trousers, black web belt, black shoes, and black garrison cap. Metal rank insignia will be worn on the shirt collar and garrison cap. This uniform will replace the Summer White and Winter Blue uniforms. It appears that the enlisted blue “crackerjack” dress uniform will remain for E-1 to E-6 personnel. The Task Force Uniform will also look at options regarding officer’s service uniforms. There is even a proposal to bring back the Service Dress Khaki uniform for officers. Time will tell…

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TAPS Farewell and bon voyage to our departed shipmates. A donation has been made to the USC NROTC Alumni League Scholarship Endowment in the name of each officer listed here.

• Michael W. Bodie 1960 • William B. Burns 1946 • Robert H. Butler 1946 • James Cannon 1945 • Christine Barta George 1990

• Maurice H. Hellner 1943 • Edward A. Laich 1978 • David D. Sheldon 1960 • Charles R. Stevens, Jr. 1944 • Robert T. Whitman 1946

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Please cut at the dotted line and return in the enclosed envelope. Thank You! Here is my support for the USC NROTC Alumni League and Trojan Midshipmen! TAX DEDUCTIBLE (Note – You will receive a donation receipt from the University) $ 25 Annual dues donation for the year 2006 $ ________ Additional contribution for special events such as Drill Team travel, our Computer Lab for the Midshipmen, supplies, postage and printing. $ _________ Extra Donations for the NROTC Alumni League Scholarship Endowment $ _________ Total [ ] My company will match my gift. A completed matching gift form is enclosed.

Make Checks Payable to: “USC NROTC Alumni League” Mail to: Dr. Robert Graham, Treasurer, USC NROTC Alumni League, 22 Belcourt Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92606

Procedures are in place to allocate your donated funds to the proper accounts at the University, such as dues, Extras, LOG expenses and Scholarship Endowment. (as an alternative, you may mail checks directly to the NROTC unit; Attention Alumni League, at the address listed on the back page). [ ] Please update my address! Name __________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ State ____ Zip ________________ Phone (____) _______________ Email _______________________________________ Date of Commission ________________ Year and School of Degree ______________ Spouse _____________________________________ Attended USC Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes, School of Degree ______________________ Year _________ Info/News to share in “Decade Doings” _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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USC NAVAL ROTC ALUMNI LEAGUE Department of Naval Science University of Southern California 3560 Watt Way, PEB Room 101 University Park Los Angeles, California 90089-0654

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