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| Orange County, Navy League of the United States |
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to real time news regarding
OCNL.
We encourage members to
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| October 25, 2009 |
November 7th, your Orange County Council has been invited to tell the Navy League story at the
13th Annual "Tribute to Mexican American Veterans". Hosted by the Latino Advocates of Orange
County, this event celebrates the contributions made to our Nation's defense by the Hispanic
community. The event will be held at California State University, Fullerton and is open to the public.
The Guest Speaker will be LtGen. Ricardo Sanchez, USA Ret. Sanchez, served as the V Corps
commander of coalition forces in Iraq from June 2003 to June 2004. He was the highest-ranking
Hispanic in the United States Army when he retired on November 1, 2006. This is a great
opportunity to meet the OC Navy League and celebrate the service Mexican Americans have made
to our Country's defense. Click on the flyer above for more information.
13th Annual "Tribute to Mexican American Veterans". Hosted by the Latino Advocates of Orange
County, this event celebrates the contributions made to our Nation's defense by the Hispanic
community. The event will be held at California State University, Fullerton and is open to the public.
The Guest Speaker will be LtGen. Ricardo Sanchez, USA Ret. Sanchez, served as the V Corps
commander of coalition forces in Iraq from June 2003 to June 2004. He was the highest-ranking
Hispanic in the United States Army when he retired on November 1, 2006. This is a great
opportunity to meet the OC Navy League and celebrate the service Mexican Americans have made
to our Country's defense. Click on the flyer above for more information.
| November 5, 2009 |
L-R Orange County Council President, Bill Forrey presents USS Albuquerque, SSN-706 Commanding
Officer, CDR Michael Badorf with the Councils Official Adoption papers and plaque. Forrey later presented
the Sr and Jr Sailor of the 3rd Quarter Awards to STS1 (SS) Wade Duncan and FT2 (SS) Jonathan Williams.
Officer, CDR Michael Badorf with the Councils Official Adoption papers and plaque. Forrey later presented
the Sr and Jr Sailor of the 3rd Quarter Awards to STS1 (SS) Wade Duncan and FT2 (SS) Jonathan Williams.
Your Orange County Council has made it official! The USS Albuquerque, SSN-706 is now a
part of those we support. The adoption ceremony was held pier side in San Diego. Support
will include the Jr and Sr Sailor of the Quarter and Year as well as providing off budget items for
deployment. Albuquerque will be in port for a bit as she undergoes a dry dock and waterfront
maintenance period. While in San Diego, your Council also presented awards for to the
Sailors of the 3rd Quarter from Submarine Squadron ELEVEN. You can see videos from both
events on the Councils Facebook page by clicking on the link on this web sites Home Page.
part of those we support. The adoption ceremony was held pier side in San Diego. Support
will include the Jr and Sr Sailor of the Quarter and Year as well as providing off budget items for
deployment. Albuquerque will be in port for a bit as she undergoes a dry dock and waterfront
maintenance period. While in San Diego, your Council also presented awards for to the
Sailors of the 3rd Quarter from Submarine Squadron ELEVEN. You can see videos from both
events on the Councils Facebook page by clicking on the link on this web sites Home Page.
| November 12, 2009 |
Saturday, November 7th your Orange County Council presented $1,200.00 to adopted Marine
Fighter-Attack Training Squadron, VMFAT-101. The yearly money is delivered to help the
SharpShooter's junior enlisted folks with holiday meals. The event of the presentation was the
234th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in San Diego. It also served as the last time Command Senior
Chief, Mark Pohlson would be in his official ShaprShooter capacity. Mark is retiring at the end of this
year. Mark has ensure the success of the OC Navy League's mission, which is taking care of those
who protect us. Congratulations to Mark on an excellent career and thank you to all the VMFAT-101
sailors and marines for their hard work and dedication to duty!
Fighter-Attack Training Squadron, VMFAT-101. The yearly money is delivered to help the
SharpShooter's junior enlisted folks with holiday meals. The event of the presentation was the
234th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in San Diego. It also served as the last time Command Senior
Chief, Mark Pohlson would be in his official ShaprShooter capacity. Mark is retiring at the end of this
year. Mark has ensure the success of the OC Navy League's mission, which is taking care of those
who protect us. Congratulations to Mark on an excellent career and thank you to all the VMFAT-101
sailors and marines for their hard work and dedication to duty!
OCNL Vice President Dru Secrist and Past President Art Hasselbrink present Council funds to Commanding
Officer, COL Jeff "Woody" Woods and Command Senior Chief, Mark Pohlson.
Officer, COL Jeff "Woody" Woods and Command Senior Chief, Mark Pohlson.
| November 20, 2009 |
The Orange County Council of the Navy League joined the Latino Advocates for Education in
celebrating the contributions Mexican-Americans have made to our nation's defense. Held at
California State University, Fullerton, the event featured LtGEN Ricardo Sanchez, USA (ret). GEN
Sanchez served as the V Corps commander of coalition forces in Iraq from June 2003 to June
2004. He was the highest-ranking Hispanic in the United States Army when he retired on
November 1, 2006. This is the 13th Year in which the Latino Advocates have recognized
Hispanic veterans and they are dedicated to sharing their accomplishments with Orange County.
The OC Navy League was invited to tell our story of support to our Country's Sea Services.
Congratulations to the Latino Advocates for Education on another fun and informative opportunity
to thank those who have helped to protect the United States.
celebrating the contributions Mexican-Americans have made to our nation's defense. Held at
California State University, Fullerton, the event featured LtGEN Ricardo Sanchez, USA (ret). GEN
Sanchez served as the V Corps commander of coalition forces in Iraq from June 2003 to June
2004. He was the highest-ranking Hispanic in the United States Army when he retired on
November 1, 2006. This is the 13th Year in which the Latino Advocates have recognized
Hispanic veterans and they are dedicated to sharing their accomplishments with Orange County.
The OC Navy League was invited to tell our story of support to our Country's Sea Services.
Congratulations to the Latino Advocates for Education on another fun and informative opportunity
to thank those who have helped to protect the United States.
Members of the OC Navy League join the Latino Advocates for Education in celebrating the service of
Mexican-Americans in defense of the United States.
Top Photo- L-R LtCOL Henry Cervantes, USAF (ret), Latino Advocates President, HON Rick Agguire, Navy
League Legislative Affairs Chairman, Jim Bras, LtGEN Ricardo Sanchez, USA (ret), Council President, Bill Forrey.
Bottom Photo- LtCOL Cervantes and Jim Bras at the OC Navy League information table.
Mexican-Americans in defense of the United States.
Top Photo- L-R LtCOL Henry Cervantes, USAF (ret), Latino Advocates President, HON Rick Agguire, Navy
League Legislative Affairs Chairman, Jim Bras, LtGEN Ricardo Sanchez, USA (ret), Council President, Bill Forrey.
Bottom Photo- LtCOL Cervantes and Jim Bras at the OC Navy League information table.
| January 9, 2010 |
Orange County Council friends are filling some large submarine commands. Through our
relationship with Submarine Squadron ELEVEN, we've watched the careers of many
submariners take off. Click here for the details!
relationship with Submarine Squadron ELEVEN, we've watched the careers of many
submariners take off. Click here for the details!
| February 2, 2010 |
The 110th Submarine Birthday Ball in San Diego is just around the corner. OC Navy League
President, Bill Forrey has designed the Sub Ball Challenge Coin and the OC Navy League,
along with our partners, Bacardi, USA and Brown-Forman will once again be hosting the
Hospitality Suite at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina April 17. Orange County Navy
League members and guests will be invited. Watch this web site, the OCNL Facebook page or
the OCNL Twitter page for information on how to purchase your tickets!
President, Bill Forrey has designed the Sub Ball Challenge Coin and the OC Navy League,
along with our partners, Bacardi, USA and Brown-Forman will once again be hosting the
Hospitality Suite at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina April 17. Orange County Navy
League members and guests will be invited. Watch this web site, the OCNL Facebook page or
the OCNL Twitter page for information on how to purchase your tickets!
| February 5, 2010 |
Your Orange County Council is on the move again. Over the last five years we've had to change
our meeting place twice. We left Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach because of the difficulty in
getting all members on base.. Hobby People, one of our best corporate sponsors donated their
conference room in their headquarters building, but we now have out grown that! We think we
have found ourselves a new, permanent home. The Santa Ana Elks Lodge is providing a large
meeting room and the use of their restaurant and full bar. Meetings will be held on the second
Thursday of each month at 1930. All OC Navy League members are invited to attend. Come
early and enjoy dinner and happy hour with fellow members. Stay for the meetings and help
support adopted Sea Service personnel. Click here for directions!
our meeting place twice. We left Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach because of the difficulty in
getting all members on base.. Hobby People, one of our best corporate sponsors donated their
conference room in their headquarters building, but we now have out grown that! We think we
have found ourselves a new, permanent home. The Santa Ana Elks Lodge is providing a large
meeting room and the use of their restaurant and full bar. Meetings will be held on the second
Thursday of each month at 1930. All OC Navy League members are invited to attend. Come
early and enjoy dinner and happy hour with fellow members. Stay for the meetings and help
support adopted Sea Service personnel. Click here for directions!
| February 12, 2010 |
Your Orange County Council presented 4th Quarter and Year Awards for 2009 to the Third
Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar Marines and Sailors on Friday. The morning Colors
Ceremony was also a special salute to National African American History Month. Video of the
Ceremony, including the 3rd MAW Marching Band is available on the Orange County Navy
League Facebook page. Click here to view them all.
Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar Marines and Sailors on Friday. The morning Colors
Ceremony was also a special salute to National African American History Month. Video of the
Ceremony, including the 3rd MAW Marching Band is available on the Orange County Navy
League Facebook page. Click here to view them all.
| March 5, 2010 |
You Orange County Council is gearing up to help support the Commander, Submarine Force,
United States Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year Awards in San Diego. This will be our 6th year
supporting sub sailors from all around the Pacific. Drew Estate Cigars will again be helping to
host the Wilson Creek Winery and Morton's Steakhouse dinner for these sailors and their families.
Visit the OC Navy League Facebook page for more information, or click HERE.
United States Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year Awards in San Diego. This will be our 6th year
supporting sub sailors from all around the Pacific. Drew Estate Cigars will again be helping to
host the Wilson Creek Winery and Morton's Steakhouse dinner for these sailors and their families.
Visit the OC Navy League Facebook page for more information, or click HERE.