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The Military Order of

Foreign Wars

Hawaii Commandery

December 20, 2013

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2013 Hawaii Commandery MOFW CAP/ROTC/JROTC Report

1. Introduction. The Hawaii Commandery supports all 26 JROTC units in Hawaii, 2 JROTC units in Japan,

the Army ROTC units of the Universities of Hawaii and Guam, as well as the 8 squadrons of the Hawaii

Civil Air Patrol Cadets.

At the national level, MOFW supports an annual award programs of all the military academies (West

Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy. and Coast Guard Academy),

provides medals through Commanderies at the local level to ROTC/JROTC programs. Over the last few

years, these efforts have grown significantly with involvement of the supporting community through

members of the State Commanderies. MOFW Commanderies also support Military Science studies

through direct involvement with individual ROTC programs.

2. Awards.

The MOFW issues two Medals – Silver for Academics and Bronze for Leadership (see below).

3. History of the MOFW Awards Program.

The MOFW Awards Program was instituted by resolution at the

11th MOFW National Triennial Convention and was primarily

concerned with presentations at the US Military Academy and

the US Naval Academy. The first awards were made in 1929. The

US Coast Guard Academy was added to the program in 1941,

followed by the US Air Force Academy in 1957, and the US

Merchant Marine Academy in 1999. During the late 1920s and

1930s resolutions were made to support and encourage the

Citizens Military Training Corps (now defunct) and the Reserve

Officers Training Corps (ROTC) programs throughout the country.

This gave rise to the awards of medals by resolution of the 1973

Convention by which state Commanderies could select and

present ROTC medals. With the increase in interest of Junior

ROTC in high schools, these programs were included in the MOFW Awards Program.

Photo: Silver Academics Medal and Bronze Leadership Medal.

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1. Hawaii Civil Air Patrol.

a. COL Arthur Tulak, U.S. Army presented eight Bronze Leadership Medals awarded at ceremonies held

at the Pearl Country Club on 6 April, to:

1) C/CMSgt Emma R. Green 2) C/SMSgt Alexandria H. Croydon 3) C/SMSgt William Aukai Adams 4) C/MSgt Ragan K. Leslie 5) C/MSgt Charis I. Lucero 6) C/SMSgt Joshua M. Myrick 7) C/CMSgt Iliana Y. Nakamoto 8) C/CMSgt Mason H. Dupont

In their own words, the Cadets wrote to thank the Commandery for the medals:

“Thank you for the leadership excellence award to myself and my fellow cadets. It is a very huge honor to

have received and accepted this award.” C/MSgt Ragan Leslie, Kona Composite Squadron

“This medal has become a great motivator for me and will serve as a reminder for me to follow for the

future… With this new experience I hope to lead new cadets into a life of honor, excellence in

leadership, and in service to their community, state, and nation.” SMSgt Joshua Myrick, Kona Squadron.

2. Senior ROTC.

a. University of Hawaii Army ROTC. MAJ Greg Pipes, U.S. Army, was the presenter for both the Army

and Air Force at the combined awards ceremonies held on 18 April, 2013 at the University of Hawaii

campus in the Orvis Theater. The Army Cadets honored were:

1) Military Order of Foreign Wars Awards Silver Medal: Shasta Davalos

Photo: COL Tulak and the top cadets from the CAP Squadrons of Hawaii

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Photos: MAJ Gregory Pipes presents the Silver Academics Medal to Cadet Hasebe and the Bronze Leadership Medal to Cadet Ganitano, 18 April 2013.

2) Military Order of Foreign Wars Awards Bronze Medal: Cadet Dmitry Novikov

The Air Force Cadets honored were:

1) Military Order of Foreign Wars Awards Silver Medal: Cadet Jody Hasebe

2) Military Order of Foreign Wars Awards Bronze Medal: Cadet Craig Ganitano

Photos: MAJ Gregory Pipes presents the Silver Academics Medal to CDT Davalos, and the Bronze Leadership Medal to CDT Novikov, 18 April 2013.

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b. University of Guam Army ROTC. LTC Scott Bartley, PMS, was the presenter for the

Awards Ceremony held 19 April. The cadets honored were:

1) Military Order of Foreign Wars Awards Silver Medal: Cadet/SGT Jimwel Cabay

(Saipan/Northern Marianas College) . Cadet Cabay was the top MSII NMC cadet for the Spring

semester and met the criteria established by the University of Guam Professor of Military

Science to achieve a minimum academic grade of a "B" in the class and pass the Army Physical

Fitness Test. The recipient is considered to be the top University of Guam MSII Cadet..

2) Military Order of Foreign Wars Awards Bronze Medal: Cadet/PFC Javil Manglona (Guam)

Cadet Manglona was the top MSI NMC Cadet for the Spring semester and met or surpassed the

criteria established by the Professor of Military Science to achieve a min of a "B" in the class and

pass the APFT.

Photo: C/SGT Jimwel Cabay receiving the award during our Saipan Northern Marianas College FTX that was held at Managaha Island, Saipan. C/Battalion Commander C/LTC Ronnel Baris presented the award after the FTX officially ended.

Photo: University of Guam ROTC Awards Ceremonies19 April

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3. Junior ROTC.

a. Radford High School Marine

JROTC: Companion LtCol Dave

Terrinoni was the presenter at the

Radford Awards Ceremony held 24

April, in the Okinawa Center. The

cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal:

Cadet Petty Officer Second

Class Vanessa Garza

(Radford High School

Freshman)

2) Bronze Leadership Medal:

Cadet Chief Petty Officer

Theodore Guillory (Radford

High School Junior)

b. Kahuku High School JROTC. COL Douglas Jackson was the presenter at the Kahuku awards

ceremony on 24 April. The cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet

c. Kaimuki High School JROTC: SAI MAJ Doug Thomas was the presenter at the Kaimuki annual awards

ceremony held on Thursday, 25

April, at 6:00 PM, in the Kaimuki

High School auditorium. The cadets

who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal:

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel

Tani Nakashima. She is the

salutatorian of this year's

graduating class as well as

the Cadet Battalion

Commander.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal:

Cadet Major Yena Kim. She

is the school's student body

president as well as the

Cadet Battalion Executive Officer.

Photos: MAJ Thomas presenting the Silver Academics Medal to Cadet Nakashima, and the Bronze Leadership Medal to Cadet Kim.

Photos: LtCol Terrinoni presenting the Silver Academics Medal to Cadet Garza, and the Bronze Leadership Medal to Cadet Guillory.

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d. Waimea High School JROTC. SGM Keith Castaneda was the presenter at the Waimea awards

ceremony on 24 April. The cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet SSG Emily Evans. Emily was a squad leader. She was involved in

the Saber Honor Guard and performed for Veterans' Day, 100th Battalion Memorial Ceremony.

She was also a supporter for the community by helping with the public display of flags

throughout the year during federal holidays. She also assisted directing students in Frank

DeLima's Moving on Up Transition program and also in the Kauai Science In Step for 4th, 6th and

8th graders. She also marched in the Veterans' Day parade, Lights on Rice parade and the

Waimea Lights parade and also supported the Relay for Life event. Recently she was one of our

cadets who took part in a flight orientation with COL Victor Bonfiglio who enabled her to pilot

the aircraft with him as the instructor pilot.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet LT Jofferlyn Perpose. Jofferlyn was a platoon leader. She was

involved in all the off island adventure challenge competitions. She went to Maui Madness

(Baldwin Adventure Challenge), Waianae Adventure Challenge, Navy Team Challenge, Kalaheo

Basketball Invitation and hosted our competition, the Menehune Adventure Challenge. She was

also a member of the Saber Honor Guard and performed in the Veterans' Day Ceremonies,

marched in the Veterans' Day parade, Lights on Rice parade and the Waimea Lights parade and

assisted in the posting of flags during the federal holidays in the town of Waimea too. Besides

supporting the Relay for Life, she also supported the Visitors' Industry Charity Walk and raised

money for the United Way Walk a thon. She would assist in timing swimmers during the

Mokihana Aquatics Swim meet. Jofferly also joined us on visitations to the Waimea Canyon

School for recruiting for JROTC.

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e. Kalaheo High School NJROTC: Companion

LTC Robyn Pietron was the presenter at the

Awards Banquet held on Thursday, 25 April at

the Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH)

Kaneohe Officer’s Club. The cadets who were

honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Kekai

o’ Kalani Akita. Kekai is a 4.0 GPA

student and junior varsity football

player who leads by example.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet

Connor Doane. Connor is an Eagle

Scout, Kalaheo News anchorman,

Platoon Sergeant, and possesses a

great spirit of volunteerism.

In their own words, the Cadets wrote to thank

the Commandery for the medals. :

“Dear Military Order of Foreign Wars…please extend my thank you to LTC Pietron for presenting the

award, I was honored to shake her hand and receive the medal.” Cadet Akita

“…thank you to my presenter LTC Pietron for…this award…Because of this award, my family has reason

to be proud of me.” Cadet Doane

f. Saint Louis JROTC: Companion MAJ Ahmad Perry, U.S. Army, was the presenter at the Awards night

held 25 April, 1800hrs in the Mamiya theater on the St. Louis H.S. / Chaminade University Campus. The

cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Jordan Yamamoto

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Erica Nishi-Bantolina

Photos: LTC Pietron presents the Bronze Leadership Medal to Cadet Doane, and the Silver Academics Medal to Cadet Akita, Kalaheo High School, 25 April.

Photos: MAJ Perry presents the Bronze Medal to Cadet Nishi-Bantolina, and the Silver Medal to Cadet Yamamoto, 25 April, 2013.

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g. Kaleakehe High School Army JROTC: LTC Dan Malakie was the presenter on behalf of the

Commandery at the Kaleakehe Awards Ceremony, 26 April, in the High School Cafeteria. The cadets who

were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet N. Nicholas. Cadet Nicholas is college bound, plans to be a

veterinarian, and is considering Senior ROTC.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet R. Pira.

h. Moanalua High School Air Force JROTC: Companion LTC Robyn Pietron was the presenter on behalf

of the Commandery at the Moanalua Awards Ceremony, 26 April, at the Pearl Country Club. The cadets

who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Christian Fisher

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Kiana Snellinger

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j. Roosevelt High School Army JROTC: LTC

(Ret)Wayne Swan was the presenter 27 April.

The cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet 2LT

Abigail Olipani Cadet - S5 Public

Affairs Officer

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet 2LT

Kristen Kaulia B Company Commander

k. Kaiser High School Air Force JROTC: Commandery Supporter LTC Robyn Pietron was the presenter at

the annual awards banquet on April 27, 2013, at the MCBH Kaneohe Officers’ Club. The honored cadets

are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Master Sergeant (C/MSgt) Hosoi-Gallucci (sophomore). Cadet

Hosoi-Gallucci had a 4.3 GPA first semester and was in the top 8% of her academic class

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Senior Airman (C/SrA) Alisha K.P. Tokumaru (freshman) is a Drill

team member, and performed 39 community service hours in just 3 Qtrs.

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l. McKinley HS JROTC: Companion COL William

Hollingsworth was the presenter for the

Commandery at the McKinley JROTC Awards

Night, May 1, 2013. The cadets who were

honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal - C/1SG Jade

Saavedra. Jade was selected for this

award because she is a fantastic

performer who maintains passing grades

while serving as a Company 1SG in JROTC,

being a valuable member of the JROTC

Ranger Team, competing with the

McKinley Track team, playing on the girls

soccer team, and practicing Brazilian Ju Jitsu every night and competing in major competitions.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal - C/SSG Justin DeVera. Justin was selected for his award for stepping

up and doing whatever is asked of him. He is a SQD LDR in JROTC and volunteered to train daily

with our drill team which ultimately led to him being a member of the team which competed in

the National Drill Meet at Ft Knox in April.

m. Mililani High School JROTC: Companion MAJ Ahmad Perry, U.S. Army,

was the presenter at the Mililani Activation and Awards Ceremony held 1

May, 1730-1900, in the Mililani HS Cafeteria. . The cadets who were

honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Kendra McKinney - a senior at

Mililani High School, graduated with 4.0 GPA, and has enlisted in the

United States Army, Medical Lab Specialist (Military Occupational

Specialty 68K). Kendra was the first ever Battalion S-2 for the Mililani

Army JROTC Program. Kendra is an upright person with high

character, as evidenced by a total devotion to her family, school,

church and community. Some of her accomplishments during School

Year 12/13 as the Battalion S-2 include: 1) 100 percent accountability

of over $40,000 of property, and; 2) Team Member on the Cyber

Patriot Team, (this team came in 2nd Place in the State of Hawaii for

JROTC). Kendra was a member of the Mililani Raider team that won

four trophies including the following: 1st Place Mixed Team

(Roosevelt Rough Rider Challenge), 1st Place Girls Obstacle Course

Photos: COL Hollingsworth presenting the Silver Medal to C/1SG Saavedra and the Bronze Medal to C/SSG DeVera, May 1, 2013

Photo: MAJ Perry presenting the MOFW Silver Academics Medal to Cadet McKinney

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(West Side Challenge (Nanakuli High School), 1st Place, Mixed

Team, Swim Canoe Event, 2nd Place, Mixed Team, Triathlon,

Waianae Adventure Challenge (WAC).

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Keoni Borja. As one of the

Commander’s for the Raider Team, Cadet Borja played a key role

in the team placing first in several events, all due to his

leadership, physical skills, and mental toughness. Cadet Borja

has continuously demonstrated that he has all the leadership

and mental attributes to be a superb officer once he completes

the Senior Army ROTC. Cadet Keoni Borja has been setting the

example throughout his life. His cheerfulness, maturity, and

politeness are infectious. Others are drawn to him by his

magnetic personality and honest concern for others. He has

great potential, and will serve our country with great distinction.

n. Waipahu High School Army JROTC: Companion COL Arthur Tulak was the presenter at the Waipahu

JROTC President’s Parade on 2 May. The Cadets receiving the awards were:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Jehner

Agpoon, a sophomore and LET 2 at Waipahu

High School, has been selected for the

Bronze Leadership medal. He is the

Marauder Battalion S3 for this year and was

selected to be the Brigade S3 for this year's

Spring Camp and Governor's Review. He is

very active in the Battalion and regularly

competes in drill competitions and on color

guards. Cadet Agpoon is also on the school's

track team and maintains a 3.2 GPA.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Regina

Marie Calo, a sophomore and LET 2 at Waipahu High School, has been selected for the Silver

Academics medal. Cadet Calo has a very rigorous class schedule and maintains a 3.95 GPA. She

constantly strives to do her very best in every thing she does and consistently excels. She is the

Battalion S1, is on our Raider and Cyber Patriot teams, and was selected to be a battalion

commander during this year's Spring Camp.

Photo: L-R - COL Tulak, SGM Oliver McGuire, Cadet Calo, Cadet Agpoon, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) LTC (Ret) Kent Palmer

Photo: MAJ Perry presenting the MOFW Leadership Medal to Cadt Borja.

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o. Leilehua High School Army JROTC: Companion

COL Arthur Tulak was the presenter on 2 May.

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Jonathon

Shoemaker

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Dy-onna

Stith.

p. Kapolei High School JROTC: Commandery Supporter LTC (Ret) Cynthia Glennister was the presenter

at the Kapolei Awards Ceremony held 2 May, in the Kapolei HS Cafeteria. The cadets who were

honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Lauren Lobaton. Cadet SSgt Lowen Lobaton holds the Billet of

Platoon Guide, and, due to his leadership qualities, has been selected to be Company Staff next

year. Assistant Supply Officer. Highest GPA in JROTC. Has competed in many Drill competitions

this year. High YPFT score. Has participated in almost all Civic Service/volunteer activities.

Great leader that will probably be the Cadet Commander by the time he's a Senior.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Kayla Lanier. Cadet 2ndLt Kayla Lanier: Commanding Officer

(prior to that, she was Executive Officer). Recon Team Commander. Highest YPFT (youth

physical fitness test) score. Most Civic Service/volunteer hours. She's not the Drill Team

Commander, but she does compete, and even when she's not competing, she comes to every

drill competition. She also attended this year's Army JCLC (JROTC Cadet Leadership Course)

where she was a 'Stand-out Cadet'. Cadet Lanier displays Leadership qualities on a daily basis.

Photo: L-R, COL Tulak presenting the Silver Academics medal to C/CPT Shoemaker, and the Bronze Leadership Medal to CDT Stith, with Senior Army Instructor LTC (Ret) Spiridigliozzi.

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q. Aiea High School Air Force JROTC, May 4, Major Gerald McClellan, was the presenter at the awards ceremonies held at the School Library. The cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Bradley Padama-Kinere. Cadet Padama-Kinere e is a second

year cadet in the class of 2015. He holds a 3.5 GPA placing in 6th overall in the Aiea Corps of

Cadets. He is a member of the Aiea Varsity football team and the track team. In addition to his

MOFW award, Cadet Padama-Kinere received the AFJROTC bronze medal for academics, the

AFJROTC gold medal for athletics, The Marine Corps JORTC medal for athletics and, most

importantly, the Aiea Principal Award for Top Overall Cadet for the 2012-2013 school year.

Because of his talents, Cadet Padama-Kinere will hold the position of Inspector-General during

the spring semester of the upcoming school year.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Logun Morton. Cadet Morton is a first year cadet and a

sophomore in the class of 2015. He holds a 3.95 GPA placing him second overall in the Aiea

Corps of Cadets. He is a member of the Aiea Varsity football team and the Paddling Team. In

addition to his MOFW award, Cadet Morton received the AFJROTC silver medal for academics,

AFJROTC silver medal for

athletics, the Marine Corps JROTC

scholarship medal, and was

selected the top first year cadet

for 2012-2013. Cadet Morton is a

member of the Aiea Special

Forces Team and Honor Guard.

Because of his abilities Cadet

Morton has been designated

Deputy Commander for

Operations during the spring

semester in the upcoming school

year. This is the second highest

position in the corps. It is unusual

to jump a 1st year cadet to what

is essentially a 3rd year position

thus underscoring his talents.

Photo: Cadets Bradley Padama-Kinere MOFW Silver Medal (left) and Logun Morton MOFW Bronze (right)

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r. Farrington High School Army JROTC, May 7, LTC William Crawford, 196 Bde XO, was the presenter.

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Ryan Cardenas. The MOFW Academic Medal is awarded to a

cadet who exemplifies the torch of knowledge and excels in teaching others.”

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Bob Soi. The MOFW Leadership Medal is awarded to a cadet

who leads by positive example, lives the Army Values, and demonstrates the highest personal

and ethical standards

s. Baldwin High School Army JROTC, in Wailuku, on the Island of Maui, May 8, 2013. LTC Allen E. Patty

was the presenter.

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet

Photo; LTC William “Alex” Crawford, 196th Infantry Brigade Executive Officer presenting the MOFW Silver Academics Medal to Cadet Staff Sergeant Ryan Cardenas, accompanied by his father, Mr. Cardenas.

Figure 1: Sergeant Jorge Decastro of the 196th Infantry Brigade presented this award. The recipient of the MOFW Bronze Leadership Medal is Cadet First Sergeant Bob Soi.

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t. Punahou High School Army JROTC, May 8, Lt Col David Terrinoni, was the presenter. The cadets

who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics

Medal: Cadet

Corporal Joshua

Orimoto

2) Bronze Leadership

Medal: Cadet

Corporal Christian

Salisbury

u. Waianae High School Army JROTC: Companion LtCol Dave Terrinoni was the presenter at the

Waianae annual awards ceremony held on May 9, 2013, at 1730, in the Our Lady of Keaau Church. The

cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet

Corporal Evgeny Artsibasov.

Cadet Artsibasov is an exchange

student from southern Siberia. He

is 17 years old and completes his

one-year study in Hawaii in June.

He is a very sharp young man and

was deeply honored to receive

this award from the MOFW.

Cadet Artsibasov explained that he

will probably serve in the Russian

military at some point. Lt Col

Terrinoni, after making the

presentation, explained to Cadet

Artsibasov that we who serve in our individual country's military have a bond of service and

country that that allows us to have an understanding with each other, across country lines, that

not many other professions can understand and that he has an award from an American military

order that no one else in Russia will have.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Malachi Swift. Cadet Swift’s award was accepted by the SAI

Major Alvarado.

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v. Nanakuli High School Army JROTC: Companion MAJ Ahmad Perry, U.S. Army, was the presenter at

the Awards night held May 10, 2013 in the High School cafeteria. The cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet

Staff Sergeant Krysta Pa'e.

Cadet Pa'e is a Sophomore and

served as our Battalion S-4 this

school year. She's done an

exemplary job. She's also been

an active member of our

Unarmed Exhibition Drill Team

and our school's Cheerleading

Squad. Krysta excels in her

academics and will

undoubtedly, be assigned in

ever-increasing positions of

leadership through her

remaining years in the JROTC

program and Nanakuli High and

Intermediate School.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Sergeant Heaven Sooga. Cadet Sooga is a Junior (LET 3). He is

a Squad Leader and active member of our Armed Exhibition Drill Team. He's also an active

member of our Ranger Team. Always motivated and mature-minded, Heaven has set an

extremely positive example for his peers and subordinates throughout the school year. He will

continue to be a positive force within our corps of cadets.

w. Matthew C. Perry High School Marine Corps JROTC, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Major Devalle was the presenter on 12 May.

1) Silver Academics Medal: Not only has Cadet Archambault been a cornerstone of the Drill Team

he also participated in all the unit community service projects and the Rifle Team. Academically,

he received an overall 4.0 GPA to include his grade in the JROTC. He was this year's President of

the Freshman class and a two time member of the National Honor Society. He originated a tutor

program within the JROTC in an effort to help struggling cadets. Cadet Ryan C. Archambault. He

was also the recipient of the Son of the American Revolution Award.

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2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Cecilia M. Calderon received the MOWF Leadership Award.

She is a current sophomore student who excels in every endeavor she attempts. She is the

Secretary of the Sophomore Class, a member of the Far East Choir, participates in numerous

clubs and activities and has coordinated numerous community affairs where she is always

present. Continually striving for excellence, she has been selected to lead the JROTC unit next

year.

x. Kailua High School Air Force JROTC. COL Tulak was the presenter on 11 May 2013, at the Klipper

Club, Kaneohe Marine Corps Base. The cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Kalen Holbrook. Cadet Holbrook is a second year sophomore

and is in the top 20 percent of his class. He completed Summer Leadership School and is an

active member of the Adventure Team. Kalen is the Financial Management NCO and is

responsible for fundraisers and planning the cadet corps budget. Cadet Holbrook was a key

member of the JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl team, which was the only Air Force Team

from Hawaii to advance to the second round. His performance was also noteworthy during the

Headquarters Unit Evaluation Inspection and contributed to earning the Distinguished Unit

Award with Merit, the highest recognition given to an AFJROTC corps.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Tyler Nicosia. Cadet Nicosia is a sophomore transfer student

who joined the program upon his arrival in January. Tyler quickly established himself as a leader

by completing Liko Academy and becoming part of the Adventure Team, Honor Guard, and

Sabre Team and he participated in the Governor’s Review, the Waianae Adventure Challenge

and the KHS Graduation ceremony. Cadet Nicosia was selected as the Logistics Apprentice and

is responsible for the care and management of over 150 uniforms, the curriculum library of over

500 books, and an Air Force equipment account valued at over $10,000. He is also an active

aviation enthusiast and is certified in both gliders and paragliding.

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y. Hilo High School Army JROTC. LTC Chuck Furtado was the presenter in Hilo on the island of Hawaii.

The cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet LTC Logan Higaki

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet CPT Joshua Dodo

z. Konawaena High School Army JROTC. 1SG Lydell Libre, Senior NCO, was the presenter in Kealakekua,

on the Island of Hawaii. The cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Master Sergeant Kitana Godard

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Captain Finn Gallagher

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aa. Campbell High School Navy JROTC: COL Arthur Tulak was the presenter on behalf of the

Commandery at the Campbell Awards Ceremony, May 16, 2013, at the Campbell HS Cafeteria. The

cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Roden Parro. Cadet Parro is a 4th year cadet in his Senior

year. Cadet Parro was selected as our Senior recipient of the Military Order of Foreign Wars

because of his dedication to our unit, the school and his community, Cadt Parro is the unit’s

Command Master Chief and has been the leader of the Campbell Armed Drill Team for 4 years.

As the Drill Team leader he has taught, led and coached many cadets in drilling with the rifle

(regulation drill) as well as exhibition drill. Cadet Parro is a true professional whose ambition is

to join the U.S. Marine Corps after completion of high school. An example of Cadet Parro’s

character is his dedication to his family (mother), as a single parent Cadet Parro carries the

weight of being the “head of the family” as well as balancing school work, his NJROTC unit

responsibilities and a part time job. He never complains, drops his grades or neglects his ROTC

responsibilities. He is the epitome of Honor, Courage and Commitment.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Mark Anthony Miguel. Cadet Miguel was selected as the

Freshman recipient of the Military Order of Foreign Wars Academics Medal, because he

demonstrates the true sense of Community and school service. Cadet Miguel is consistently

spearheading community service projects as well as school projects. Cadet Miguel has the gift

of charisma; which enables him to gather people for projects to benefit less fortunate people.

Cadet Miguel maintains a 4.0 GPA in NJROTC as well as his core subjects. Cadet Miguel is also

on the drill team and has competed in several drill competitions.

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bb. cc. Paloma Valley High School Navy JROTC, May 16, 2013, MSgt Frank Puebla, was the presenter at the annual awards ceremony.

1) The MOFW Ribbon was presented to: Cadet Danielle Tulak in recognition of her induction as a

Hereditary Junior Member of the Military Order of Foreign Wars, based on the qualifying service

of her Great Grand Father, LT Harrison Taylor Wells, U.S. Army, who served in the 72d Field

Artillery during World War One and was awarded the Allied Victory Medal, the Missouri Medal

for the War with Germany, and a silver War Chevron .

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cc. Nile C. Kinnick High School NJROTC, Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan., Hawaii Commandery Junior Vice Commander, LT USN (Ret) Cornelius Brown, was the presenter on 15 June at the Kennick High School on the Yokusaka Naval Base. The cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Richard Sebrano Beredo. Cadet Beredo was selected as Honor

Cadet awarded to the single cadet in each grade level with the Highest School-Wide Cumulative

GPA. One of 6 cadets selected to participate in the College Options Foundation JROTC Academic

competition advancing to Level 2 in the competition. Other awards include Outstanding Naval

Science Cadet, Aptitude, Participation, Community Service, Unit Achievement and Exemplary

Conduct.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet Don Elijah Atienza. Cadet Atienza was selected as

Distinguished Cadet over 50 other cadets, active on Orientation and Drill Teams, selected to

represent Kinnick HS at the JROTC Far East Drill Competition, participated in the Secretary of the

Navy Academic Competition. Other awards include Physical Fitness, Community Service, Unit

Service, Participation, and Exemplary Conduct.

Photo: Junior Vice Commander LT USN (Ret) Brown presenting the MOFW Academics and Leadership Medals to Cadets Atienza and Baredo.

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Photos: Commander COL Arthur Tulak presenting the MOFW Academics and Leadership Medals to Cadets Maleko Alexander and Daniel Waters.

dd. Hawaii National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy, Kapolei. COL Arthur Tulak was the presenter on 20 at the Kroc Center. presented medals to the top Cadets of Class 39 at the 12 December graduation ceremonies at the Kroc Center in Kapolei. The State Adjutant General, Major General, Darryll Wong, Air National Guard, was the presiding officer and was assisted by Brigadier General Stanley Osserman. This was the first year that Cadets have received any medals from any veterans organization. The presentation was well received and several parents, family members, and community leaders expressed their thanks to the Commander for supporting the program. The cadets who were honored are:

1) Silver Academics Medal: Cadet Daniel Waters received the Silver Medal for Academic

performance. Maj. Gen. Wong expressed his great pride in the success of the program, and in

particular this graduating class, which had 100% high-school graduates. Those who meet all

academic standards for a High School diploma receive a State diploma administered by the Dept

of Adult Education. This was the first class to have all Cadets achieve this distinction.

2) Bronze Leadership Medal: Cadet LTC Maleko Alexander, Class Commander, received the Bronze

Medal for Leadership. Cadet Alexander was the top-cadet for this class, finishing the program as

a Cadet Lieutenant Colonel and Commander.