Foundation News“Armed with Insight!”

Number 74 | Fall 2014 | Triannual www.mcuf.org

Contents

President and CEO’s Letter 2

Trustees 2

Upcoming Events 3Semper Fidelis Golf, Russell Leadership Lunch, West Coast Semper Fidelis Award

Command Support 4–5

MCU Graduation and Award Ceremonies 6–7

MCU News 8–9

Development Events 10–11

Have You Heard 12

The Oppenheimer-Stein Marine Corps Scholarship at Harvard 13

Corporate Member Program 14

Friends of the Foundation 14

Donate Today 15

“Armed with Insight!”

Marine Corps University Academic Year 2013–14

Major General John H. Russell Leadership Award Luncheon

Mr. James J. Dunne III

October 9, 2014

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The Marine Corps University recently graduated students from the following: Marine Corps War College (MCWAR), School of Advanced War fighting (SAW), Command and Staff College (CSC), and College of Distance Education and Training (CDET). The Military Guest of Honor was General John J. Paxton.

The resident Class of 2014 consisted of 276 students including 146 Marine Officers, 28 Army Officers, 24 Navy Officers, 23 Air Force Officers, 2 Coast Guard Officers, 17 civilians from various U.S. Government Agencies and 34 Foreign Military Officers from 30 countries. In addition, the Command and Staff College Distance Education Program Class of 2014 consisted of 698 students, including 603 Marine Officers, 5 Army Officers, 39 Navy Officers, 15 Air Force Officers, 3 Coast Guard Officers, 9 civilians and 24 Foreign Military Officers from 10 countries.

This was an exceptionally exciting year as we had two Sergeants Major graduate with Master’s Degrees. They were the first Senior Enlisted to graduate in the history of the University. BZ!

BGen Tom Weidley, Gen John Paxton, ACMC, Col Keil Gentry, Col Mike Morris, Col John Fitzpatrick, Col Terrence Kerrigan (Ret).

Photo by Jill James Photography

SgtMaj Jonathan S. Henry and SgtMaj Scott D. Hamm. Photo by LCpl Samuel Fenandez

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P. O. Box 122 • Quantico, VA 22134-0122 Phone: (703) 640-6835 • Fax: (703) 640-6177

www.mcuf.org

Dear Marines and Friends of the Foundation,

This is our “Graduation Newsletter” as you can see. It marks the end of another successful Academic Year at the Marine Corps University for which we are all grateful. Congratulations to our Graduates, their Families for supporting them, and the Staff and Faculty of MCU. Well done to all!

Of particular interest is the history made at Command and Staff College. It graduated two Marine Corps Sergeants Major! As you know, most students are Majors or equivalent in other Services, Countries, and Agencies. Sergeant Major Jonathan S. Henry received a Master of Military Studies, and Sergeant Major Scott D. Hamm received a Master of Military Studies—and was a Distinguished Graduate (top 10%)! We are delighted with their significant achievements.

Development travel has slowed, but will pick up again soon. All of us appreciate the support of our efforts by your attendance at our various “friend-raising” events. It means so much to Val, John and me to see your smiling, friendly faces in the crowd when we visit your area. Our website, www.mcuf.org, will keep you current on these events.

In addition to our regularly scheduled events (see page 3), we held a special Strategic Planning Session on 12 July at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Pentagon City. Our Trustee and Treasurer, Dan Mudd, took the lead on this. Our facilitator was Joli Cooper, sister of Trustee Shawn Cooper and daughter of General Gary Cooper, USMCR (Ret), a former Trustee. The purpose was to review our Strategic Plan and its associated Mission, Vision, Goals, and to clarify the steps ahead for its execution. (I have devoted lots of time and effort to the “tactical” aspects of this job—fundraising, friend-raising, public speaking, etc., but not much at the “strategic” level. I’m reminded of the statement, “Tactics without Strategy is the noise you hear just before defeat!” That’s not the noise I want to hear, so Dan and Joli worked with us to avoid it.)

At the end of the Academic Year, MCU permitted me to speak to the various graduating groups at each School/College. I congratulate them, naturally, but also reinforce the fact that their association with MCUF doesn’t end with graduation. Since most will be joining the Operating Forces/Supporting Establishment, they should stay in contact with us for support like Visiting Scholars and Battlefield Studies for their future units and commands. A great example of our support is related on page 4.

I began with information about MCU’s graduation. Let me close by informing you of the superb address given by General Jay Paxton, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. He has been a valued friend of MCUF and his remarks about the value of PME were some of the best I’ve heard “take-aways” for the graduates, staff, and faculty of the University.

Semper Fidelis,

Thomas V. Draude Brigadier General, USMC (Ret)

President and Chief Executive Officer

Marine Corps University Foundation trustees

Chairman Gen James T. Conway, USMC (Ret)

Vice Chairman Mr. Guy P. Wyser-Pratte

President and Chief Executive Officer BGen Thomas V. Draude, USMC (Ret)

Secretary and Chief Operating Officer LtCol John R. Hales, USMC (Ret)

Treasurer Mr. Daniel H. Mudd

General Counsel Mr. Christopher G. Oprison

The Honorable Kim T. AdamsonMr. Daniel B. Burton, IIMr. Paul F. CaliendoDr. James J. CarafanoMs. Shawn CooperMr. Derrick T. DortchLtGen Wallace C. Gregson, Jr., USMC (Ret)MajGen William C. Groeniger III, USMCR (Ret)Mr. Donald R. KnaussMr. Nicholas B. LaneMr. Robert A. LutzLtGen Carol Mutter, USMC (Ret)Mr. Steven J. PiccirilliMr. Paul M. “Mickey” PohlMr. Thomas A. Saunders IIIMrs. Jordan Horner SaundersMr. William J. ScottMs. Alexis F. ThomasMr. Michael J. Wheeler

EX Officio Trustees

LtGen Robert R. Blackman, Jr., USMC (Ret)MajGen Edward G. Usher III, USMC (Ret)

MCUF staff

Director of Development Ms. Valerie A. Brown

Director of Program Support Mrs. Kimberly A. Niero

Director of Special Events Mrs. Angela H. Blackiston

Administrative Assistant Ms. Melissa M. Lorditch-Wyer

Accountant Mr. R. Scott Mann

Fall 2014

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Upcoming Events . . . Save the Dates!

Major General John H. Russell Leadership Award new York LuncheonThursday, October 9, 2014

The Award Recipient for this year’s spectacular Luncheon is:

Mr. James J. Dunne III Sandler O’Neil + Partners

The Luncheon reception will start at 11:30 a.m. with lunch to follow at 12:15 p.m. at The Union League Club in Manhattan.

28th Annual Semper Fidelis Golf ClassicMonday, September 8, 2014

Come out for a day of fun and camaraderie for a great cause! Westfields Golf Club in Clifton, Virginia. Tee-Time is 9:00 a.m. with breakfast and registration starting at 8:00 a.m. Food, Silent Auction, Awards and Prizes to follow play. For more information or to preview Silent Auction items, please visit our web site at www.mcuf.org.

Semper Fidelis AwardWest CoastMonday, November 10, 2014

This unique Marine Birthday celebration will take place at The Resort at Pelican Hills, Newport Coast, California. This is an annual event sponsored by the November 10th Association, at which time the MCUF Semper Fidelis Award West Coast will be presented. Award Recipient TBD.

Photo by Mr. Denton Tillman

For more information on this or any events, please email ablackiston@mcuf.org or visit our website at www.mcuf.org.

the Leadership Development CourseSaturday, September 20, 2014

The Leadership Development Course is a character, leadership and team-building experience that develops extraordinary leaders and high-performance individuals. Located at Wagner College on Staten Island and facilitated by retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Jim Sfayer. More information is to come.

save the Date!Semper Fidelis Award East Coast will be held on February 21, 2015 at The Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia. Award Recipient TBD.

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Infantry training Battalion— east Battlefield study at Bentonville Battleground

by Captain Daniel Loyco, USMC

On 12 May 2014, the Officers of Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-East embarked on a two-day off-site Professional Military Education trip to Bentonville Battlefield in Four Oaks, North Carolina in order to learn from military leaders who came before us. We did this by walking the grounds on which the battle was fought and discussing tactics and decision-making. Two weeks prior to the trip, we read and discussed the book Bentonville: The Last Battle Between Sherman and Johnston by Nathaniel C. Hughes, Jr. Each Officer was responsible for discussing one key event during the bloody, three day battle, which corresponded to a stop along a self-guided road tour of the 6,000 preserved acres that the battlefield encompasses.

On the morning of 12 May, the majority of the Officers piled into a 15-passenger rental van funded by the Marine Corps University Foundation and began the first, hour-long leg of the trek. The other Officers, Captains Loyco and Kirsch, were already busy preparing for the arrival of the main body by cooking a pig Captain Loyco had procured in a home-made pit, with the assistance of Captain Kirsch. The Marine Corps University Foundation provided us with funds for the rental van, the pig, as well as the other food items that

evening. After the other Officers arrived and the pig was cooked, we gathered to discuss the remaining two days of the vicious three-day long battle, when the majority of the heaviest fighting took place.

As we progressed into the evening, upon the completion of the battlefield discussion, we began to share sea stories from previous units, deployments, family and a variety of other subjects. We welcomed the new members to our tight knit Officer Corps at Infantry Training Battalion, and we wished those who will soon be departing us “fair winds and following seas.” The time we spent together gave us a rejuvenated sense of esprit de corps and unit pride.

We woke up on 13 May to a warm, somewhat foggy morning, and while the weather was not as cold and wet as it was on 19 March 1865, we were able to grasp an appreciation for how the fog settled on the grounds on that fateful day which we were preparing to discuss. When we arrived at the battlefield each Officer was armed with specialized knowledge regarding certain critical events that took place during the course of the three-day battle and prepared to discuss the actions taken, the decisions that were made, as well as the consequences and how they helped to shape the rest of the battle.

Command Support Program . . .

The visitor center and entrance to the Bentonville Battleground in Four Oaks, North Carolina.

The pig is prepared, and cooking is about to commence over a homemade BBQ pit.

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Upon arriving at the battlefield, the Officers made their way into the Visitor Center to view the artifacts that were on display, as well as watch a 20-minute, informative video. This video laid out the Civil War up to this point, as well as the Battle of Bentonville. Once the video was completed, we began to drive the battlefield, discussing the crucial decision points that were made on that very same ground just over 149 years ago.

As we moved along on our unit tour we stopped at four points where critical events took place. While at each location, we discussed the leadership challenges which were faced, how what may have seemed to be small key leadership decisions affected the outcome of the battle, and how many of the tactics, leadership challenges and key turning points are instructive to the battles that we find ourselves in today. The group discussed the similarity in tactics between those used at Bentonville and those we employ in today’s Marine Corps infantry. We saw that split second decisions made over 149 years ago relate very commonly to those which we make on today’s battlefield whether it be Afghanistan, Iraq, or elsewhere in the future. At each stop, Lieutenant Colonel Wallis led us through the key phases of the battle as we discussed them based on the Marine Corps’ warfighting functions, constantly relating them to today’s wars, and how we as commanders may develop our thought processes and decision making.

Finally, we all climbed into the van and headed back to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina with a better understanding of 19th Century warfare and considerations in our decision making today. We also developed a greater appreciation for the history of our great nation and those who made our independence possible. The Officers of Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-East wish to extend our utmost gratitude to the Marine Corps University Foundation for funding what was a great learning experience in the professional and personal development of our young Officer Corps.

From Left to Right: Capt Daniel Loyco, Capt Joe Reed, Capt John Strange, Capt Vince Thompson, Maj Lawrence Lowman, Capt Greg Kirsch,

LtCol Wallis, and Capt Karl Kurbikoff sit in the shade following the battlefield tour to glean last minute observations from the stops.

From Left to Right: Capt Greg Kirsch, Maj Lance Davis, Capt Phil Skillman, Maj Lawrence Lowman, and Capt Karl Kurbikoff read about where General

Johnston established his headquarters. In the background, you can see the Confederate flag flying.

Each brick in the path has a name engraved. The tan bricks signify a man who was at Bentonville, but did not fight, the red signifies men who fought, and what you cannot see, are the crosses on some,

which signify that man was killed at Bentonville.

“While at each location, we discussed the leadership challenges which were faced, how what may have seemed to be small key

leadership decisions affected the outcome of the battle, and how many of the tactics, leadership challenges and key turning points

are instructive to the battles that we find ourselves in today.”

expeditionary Warfare school (eWs) Graduation Class 2013–14 (May 8, 2014)

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Marine Corps University Graduation Class 2013–14 (June 4, 2014)

Military Guest Speaker, LtGen Ken Glueck, USMC, Deputy Commandant for

Combat Development and Integration

Photos by Jill James Photography

Military Guest Speaker, Gen John

Paxton, USMC, Assistant

Commandant of the Marine Corps

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The Foundation sponsors three different Awards at each year’s Graduation Ceremonies, one at the Expeditionary Warfare School and two at the Command and Staff College. These Awards are:

The International Military Student Award for Excellence recognizes the International Officer who has most contributed to the Profession of Arms at the Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS). The faculty chooses the award winner based on leadership, academics, professional development, and overall superior performance.

RecipientCaptain Matthew Rolls, RCRThe Royal Canadian Regiment

MCU news . . .

Capt Matthew Rolls, RCR, BGen Tom Draude, USMC (Ret) presenting

Maj Chad E. Craven, USMC, BGen Tom Draude, USMC (Ret) presenting

Maj Brendan P. Sullivan, USMC, Maj Rick Spooner, USMC (Ret) presenting

The Streusand-Cooper Award, endowed by Douglas E. Streusand, presented in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Streusand and Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. L. “Gus” Cooper, to a Command and Staff (CSC) student for the best paper on information operations or information as an instrument of national power.

RecipientMajor Chad E. Craven, USMC

“MISO Aspects of Operations in Support of the U.S. Rebalance to the Asia-Pacific”

The Colonel F. Brooke Nihart Writing Award, endowed by Colonel and Mrs. F. Brooke Nihart, USMC (Ret), and presented in honor of the late Colonel Nihart to the Marine Infantry Officer at CSC whose Master of Military Studies paper demonstrates the greatest depth of scholarship, clarity, and originality. Colonel Nihart was a prolific writer for the Marine Corps Gazette; his first article appeared in the August 1946 edition and his last in August 2006.

RecipientMajor Brendan P. Sullivan, USMC

“Bridging the Gap: The 2024 MAGTF in the Pacific”

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late General Graves B. Erskine who, as one of the foremost proponents of education for servicemen, was instrumental in the development of

modern Marine Corps Professional Military Education. General Erskine’s military career is an integral part of the Corps’ history. He fought at Belleau Wood and St. Mihiel, planned the seizure at Tarawa, accompanied assault forces at Saipan and Tinian, and commanded the 3d Marine Division during the battle of Iwo Jima. Between World Wars, he served in Haiti, Santa Domingo, Nicaragua and China as well as several Marine Corps Bases in the United States. Affectionately known as the “Big E”, General Erskine was an instructor at The Basic School and the Senior Course, which was later designated the Command and Staff College. This year’s guest speaker was Mr. Kenneth G. Langone, Co-Founder of the Home Depot Stores and CEO of Invemed Associates, LLC.

In December 1999, The Sergeant Walter K. Singleton Distinguished Lecture Series was established at the Marine Corps University in honor of the late Sergeant Walter K. Singleton, USMC. Sergeant Singleton was killed in action in Vietnam and was posthumously awarded The Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. The purpose of the lecture series is to broaden the leadership perspective of the Corps’ future leaders attending the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy. Distinguished combat veterans are featured guests of this annual series. Each year members of the Singleton Family come to visit Quantico and to hear the Guest Speaker. Sergeant Major Justin LeHew, USMC, Sergeant Major for Training and Education Command, was the Guest Speaker for 2014.

the General Graves B. erskine Distinguished Lecture series

The Erskine Lecture Series was established at the Education Center, now the Marine Corps University, in February 1984, in honor of the

the sergeant Walter K. singleton Distinguished Lecture series

BGen Tom Draude, SgtMaj Justin LeHew, SgtMaj Darryl Cherry

Mr. Ken Langone

the Colonel James D. McGinley Lecture

The annual Colonel James D. McGinley Lecture is co-hosted by The Heritage Foundation and Marine Corps University Foundation. This year’s lecture was WWI and the Lessons for Today by Dr. Victor D. Hanson at the Heritage Foundation Allison Auditorium. It was a wonderful discussion on past lessons and how/if we have learned from them with a question and answer period and a reception afterward. If you missed this terrific opportunity and would like to hear the lecture, you may view at www.heritage.org/events/2014/06/mcginley-lecture.

The Singleton Family at the Home of the Commandants

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Welcome sergeant Major for education Command/Marine Corps University

Sergeant Major Peter A. Siaw, USMC

Sergeant Major Siaw reported to MCRD San Diego, California in April 1993 for training with E Company, 2d Recruit Training Battalion. Upon graduating as the Company Honorman, he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal followed by Marine Combat Training at Camp Pendleton, California, and Personnel Administration School in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina where he was selected as the Honor Graduate.

In November 1993, he reported to Marine Air Control Squadron 6 in Cherry Point, North Carolina serving as an Administrative Clerk, Orders NCOIC, and Postal NCOIC. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal in July 1994, and was selected to receive the Motivation, Leadership, and Integrity Award upon graduation of the Corporal’s Leadership Course. In July 1995, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

In June 1997, he reported to Drill Instructor School, MCRD San Diego, California where he graduated as the Second Place Honor Graduate. He served as a Junior Drill Instructor and Senior Drill Instructor, earned the Moral Leadership Award, and was twice selected as the Senior Drill Instructor of the Quarter. He was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in July 1999. In June 2000, he was assigned as the Staff SNCOIC and Curriculum Developer of the Marine Corps History Section, and later, SNCOIC of the Academic Instruction Unit. In September 2000, he was selected as the MCRD San Diego Drill Instructor of the Year. In October 2000, he was selected as the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Drill Instructor of the Year for 2000 and was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.

In September 2001, he reported to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan to serve as the SNCOIC of the Station Orders Department, Marine Aircraft Group 12 Adjutant Chief, and Detachment SNCOIC for multiple group level exercises in the Western Pacific. He was selected to the rank of First Sergeant in December 2003.

In April 2004, he reported to 1st Battalion, 3d Marines to serve as the First Sergeant for Bravo Company, BLT 1/3, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of Operation

Iraqi Freedom II. In November 2004, he participated in Operation Al Fajr/Fantom Fury, the assault on the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. In January 2005, he participated in combat and security operations for the first Iraqi elections. In July 2005, he assumed duties as the First Sergeant for Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3d Marines and deployed in January 2006 to Kunar Province of eastern Afghanistan to conduct combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom VI/VII.

In September 2006, he reported to Military Police Company, Twin Cities, Minnesota, Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Division to serve as the Inspector-

Instructor First Sergeant. In November 2006, he was selected to the rank of Sergeant Major.

In December 2007, he reported for duty as the Sergeant Major for Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, and deployed in September 2008 to the Western Pacific in support of the Unit Deployment Program.

In September 2009, he reported for duty as the Sergeant Major for 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Camp Sergeant Major for the 41 Area of MCB Camp Pendleton. He deployed in May 2010 to Helmand Province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 10.1.

In February 2011, he reported for duty as the Sergeant Major for 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, MCRD San Diego, California. In April 2012, he assumed duties as the Sergeant Major for Recruit Training Regiment, MCRD San Diego, California.

In March 2014, he assumed his current duties as the Sergeant Major for Education Command/Marine Corps University.

Sergeant Major Siaw’s personal awards include the Bronze Star Medal; the Meritorious Service Medal (gold star in lieu of third award); the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (gold star in lieu of second award); the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (gold star in lieu of third award); and the Combat Action Ribbon (gold star in lieu of second award).

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Since our last newsletter, General Draude, John Hales and I have had the pleasure to travel far and near across America and to have been hosted by so many wonderful people. With this issue, we would like to share a montage of photos, giving you a glimpse of our travels.

Our first event in 2014 (to which we didn’t have to travel far) was a dinner for our Board of Trustees, the evening prior to our February Board Meeting, at the Home of the Commandants at 8th & I, hosted by Bonnie Amos, First Lady of The Marine Corps.

From the Desk of Our Director of Development . . .Val Brown

Don Knauss, Trustee with his wife Ellie, and sons, Alec and Mickey.

Gen Jim Conway, Chair MCUF Board of Trustees, addressing guests prior to dinner. Pictured are Mrs. Bonnie Amos, Ms. Kim Adamson, Trustee, and Mr. Guy Wyser-Pratte,

Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees.

Guy and Karin Wyser-Pratte with Gen Jim Conway.

In April, we headed to Kansas City, Missouri, for an event hosted by MCUF at the city’s WWI Museum. It was a wonderful backdrop and was enjoyed by the more than 175 in attendance. General Anthony Zinni, USMC (Ret) was guest of honor. Everyone was further treated by the attendance of Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon, USA (Ret), the first Medal of Honor Recipient from the Viet Nam War.

Gen Anthony Zinni, Guest of Honor, welcoming Bud Meador, USMC (Ret) and current faculty member of the Fort Leavenworth Command and General Staff College, and Rick Keller, USA (Ret).

Photos courtesy of Mark H. Wiggins.

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April 6th and 7th found us in Florida. On April 5th, MCUF hosted a gathering in Hobe Sound at Loblolly Club courtesy of member, Mitch Shivers (Marine Veteran) and his wife, Nancy. Mitch and his wife recently relocated permanently to Hobe Sound, leaving New Jersey behind. Following Hobe Sound, we then traveled to Tampa where we hosted a gathering of almost 70 at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. Plans for this event were helped by Stephen Elms, formerly of Quantico.

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Col Roger H.C. Donlon, USA (Ret)

Gen Tom Draude welcoming GySgt William DeVlaminck and GySgt David Dillon at the WWI Museum.

From Florida, we traveled to New York. Guy and Karin Wyser-Pratte hosted MCUF at their home in Bedford, New York on Sunday, April 27th with almost 70 guests in attendance.

On April 30th, General Draude and Val Brown flew to Tucson, Arizona for a cocktail reception hosted by The Honorable Kim Adamson, Trustee. Kim welcomed almost 100 area Veteran Marines and their guests to an evening of fun and revelry.

Gen Draude presents Kim Adamson with a gift thanking her for her wonderful “Marine hospitality.”

LtCol John Hales, USMC (Ret), MCUF Secretary and COO, his wife, Vicky, Val Brown, MCUF Director of Development and

Mark Harford pose outside the Wyser-Pratte home prior to the

arrival of guests.

Gen Draude, Trustee Alexis Thomas, and Tom Eiff visit under the Buffalo

prior to the evening’s festivities.

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Have You Heard . . .Great news from Trustee Mr. Chris Oprison. He has accepted a partnership at Akerman LLP (a Miami-based firm). Chris will be splitting time equally between Akerman’s Washington, D.C. and Miami, Florida offices, working both to build the Washington litigation/government investigations group and to also break into the robust South Florida legal market (principally, civil/criminal fraud defense, public corruption/white collar defense, and international investigations) . . . Congratulations Chris!

The Foundation’s newest Trustee, Mr. Paul Caliendo, has undertaken the daunting challenge of riding across America. Paul is taking part in the Cross Country Challenge provided by “America by Bicycle.” The group left San Francisco on June 1st and will arrive in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on July 22 after having amassed 3,845 miles.

He has raised in the form of donations and pledges over $31,000 in support for the Foundation.

MCUF and Brigadier General Tom Draude were honored to became a Commemorative Partner with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Program. The Commemorative Partner Program assists a grateful nation in thanking and honoring our Vietnam Veterans and their families especially those who lost loved ones. Attending the ceremony on June 16, 2014 were Major General Arnold Fields, USMC (Ret); Colonel Larry Brom, USA (Ret); Vic Lopez, Public Affairs; Trina Chisholm, Events; SGT Henry Salice, USA Events and Logistics; Sandy O’Dea, Events, and, the MCUF Staff.

MCWAR hosted a “Farewell” on June 17, 2014 for Dr. Chris Harmon, who has held the Horner Chair of Military Studies for the past 4 years. Good luck in all your future endeavors, Dr. Harmon!

We also welcome aboard Dr. Sebastian Gorka coming to us from the National Defense University, to fill the Horner Chair for the coming academic year. Welcome, Dr. Gorka!

In MemoriamGeneral Carl E. Mundy, Jr., USMC (Ret) passed away at his home in Virginia on April 2nd. He was 78 years old. General Mundy was the 30th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps and he served as the Chairman for the Marine Corps University Foundation Board from 1995 until 2010. He is survived by

his daughter Betsy, and sons, Sam and Tim. He was a great Marine. Rest in peace, General.

Mrs. Sarah Singleton Calvery passed away at her home in Tennessee on April 25th. She was 73 years old and a devoted Church member. Sarah was the eldest sister of Sergeant Walter Singleton, in memory of whom the Singleton Distinguished Lecture Series was established. She is survived by her loving husband M.H. “Buddy,” daughter

Sandy, and son George, and her many extended family members. Rest in peace, dear Sarah.

Mr. Chris Oprison

Brian Caliendo and Dad, Paul Caliendo

Col Larry Brom, BGen Tom Draude, and MajGen Arnold Fields

Dr. Sebastian GorkaDr. Chris Harmon

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Ms. Sarah Schachman is one of our Scholarship Recipients and she writes:

“Dear LtCol Hales,

I’m finally back relaxing with my family in Montana after an incredible sophomore year!

This winter break, I was very busy getting ready for WECode (Women Engineers Code), which is a conference put on by Harvard’s Women in Computer Science (WiCS)! It was our first year putting on the conference so we had a lot of logistics to work out, but in the end it was a success! I served as the VP Entertainment and Theme on the WECode Committee, which means I was in charge of all publicity design (t-shirts, posters, flyers, banners, the program), catering (breakfast lunch and dinner for the entire two days), music, and the

organization of the mentorship lunch (where I paired successful women in tech fields with conference attendees). It was an insane amount of work but I was so happy to see it all come together. Here is a photo of me (in the shirts I designed!) with JN, the Conference Chair, and Irene, who was in charge of the Recruitment Bootcamp.

I really can’t believe how quickly this year went by! I have grown some incredible friendships and explored a lot of new subjects. I’m super excited for this summer though—I’ll be leaving June 14th for Cape Town, South Africa! I’ll be spending two months there with the iExperience program. The program consists of one month of intense coding practice (web and app dev), and one month working at an internship with a local startup. On the weekends, we’ll get to go on excursions to hike Table Mountain, go on a safari, and even shark cage diving! I have never been to this part of the world before and I cannot wait! Hopefully it will be an amazing learning experience.

I hope your summer is going well so far, and that you are enjoying the warmer weather!”

Best, Sarah Schachman

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The Oppenheimer-Stein Marine Corps Scholarship at Harvard University

Far right: Sarah Schachman

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Opportunities for Giving . . .

Marine Corps University Foundation Corporate Members 2014

* * * * * * Honor, Courage and Commitment Council * * * * * * $100,000

The Clorox Company

* * * * * Scarlet and Gold Council – $50,000 * * * * *

* * * * Commandant’s Council – $25,000 * * * *

KUKA

* * * Leadership Council – $15,000 * * *

BAE Systems

CUBIC Applications, Inc.

First Command Financial Planning

Meggitt Training Systems

* * Semper Fidelis Council – $10,000 * *

Lion-Vallen Industries

Lockheed Martin Corporation

The Raytheon Company

SAIC, Inc.

* General John A. Lejeune Council – $5,000 *

AVIALL Services, Inc.

The Boeing Company

Pratt & Whitney

The Marine Corps University Foundation maintains a strong working relationship with many corporations. The companies listed above generously support us through our Corporate Member Program. With their tremendous support, we will continue current programs and will have funding for the serious consideration of new initiatives.

There are six levels of Corporate Membership. The specific benefits at each level may be tailored to meet the corporation’s individual needs.

Friends oF the Foundation

Anonymous

AXA Foundation

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation

Crane Family Foundation

Brigadier General and Mrs. Thomas V. Draude

Lieutenant General Leo J. Dulacki, USMC (Ret)

Mr. James J. Dunne III

Mr. Stephen M. Elms

Lieutenant General Wallace C. Gregson Jr. USMC (Ret)

Mr. G. F. Robert Hanke

The Holborn Corporation

Ms. Sarah S. Holcomb

Lieutenant General and Mrs. Steven Hummer

Mr. Jack Johnston

Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Knauss

Mr. Nicholas B. Lane

Mr. Robert A. Lutz

Lockheed Martin MS2

General Peter Pace, USMC (Ret)

Robins Foundation on behalf of E. Bruce Heilman Ph.D.

SAP Government Support and Services, Inc.

Mr. Thomas A. Saunders, III and Mrs. Mary Jordan Saunders

Lance Corporal and Mrs. Anthony Serra

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Shivers

Colonel Judy G. Smith, USMCR (Ret)

Textron Charitable Trust

The Estate of Mr. Alexander Trowbridge

Rear Admiral H. Kirk Unruh, USNR (Ret)

The John L. & Sue Ann Weinberg Foundation

The Wharton School of Business University of Pennsylvania

* * * * * * Honor, Courage and Commitment Council – minimum annual gift of $100,000

* * * * * Scarlet and Gold Council – minimum annual gift of $50,000

* * * * Commandant’s Council – minimum annual gift of $25,000

* * * Leadership Council – minimum annual gift of $15,000

* * Semper Fidelis Council – minimum annual gift of $10,000

* General John A. Lejeune Council – minimum annual gift of $5,000

Friends of the Foundation recognize donors who have contributed a minimum of $5,000 to MCUF during the past 12 months. Corporate Membership and Event Contributions are recognized separately.

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MCUF helps Marines be “Armed With Insight!”By contributing to the Marine Corps University Foundation, you will stay directly involved with Marine Professional Military Education. Your generosity is a critical component of maintaining many programs at the Marine Corps University. Additionally, gifts directly benefit PME outreach to the Operating Forces and the Supporting Establishment. All contributions are tax deductible and you will receive an appropriate acknowledgement, with the Foundation’s gratitude on behalf of all the Marines your gift helps support. Marine Corps University Foundation, Inc. is incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a nonprofit organization in accordance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Choose the most convenient way to make your donation:

ONLINE Visit www.mcuf.org and click on Donate Now

MAIL Fill out the information below and mail this form to Marine Corps University Foundation, P. O. Box 122, Quantico, VA 22134

FAX Fill out the information below and fax this form to (703) 640-6177

PHONE Call (703) 640-6835 or toll-free (888) 368-5341

Title or Rank/Branch of Service—Active Duty or Retired __________________________________________________

Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________________________ State ____________ Zip __________________

Phone __________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________

My donation is (please specify) ❑ In Honor of ❑ In Memory of someone specialName ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Enclosed is my donation:❑ Friend ...............$5,000 + (annual) ❑ Associate ..........$250 (annual)❑ Benefactor ........$1,000 (annual) ❑ Supporting ........$100 (annual)❑ Patron ...............$ 500 (annual) ❑ Other .................$____________

❑ I would like to make this a recurring donation deducted from my credit card: ❑ Monthly ❑ Quarterly ❑ Annually

Please check one:❑ Enclosed is my check made payable to Marine Corps University Foundation (MAIL ONLy)❑ Please charge my: ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard ❑ American Express

Name on Credit Card __________________________________________________________________________________

Address on Credit Card ________________________________________________________________________________

Card # ______________________________________________ Exp Date __________ 3 Digit Security Code ________

❑ Please send me information about the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor Society, the Foundation’s Planned Giving Society.

Marine Corps University Foundation, Inc.P. O. Box 122 • Quantico, VA 22134

Phone: (703) 640-6835 or (888) 368-5341 • Fax: (703) 640-6177 • Email: mcuf@mcuf.org

Marine Corps University Foundation, Inc.P. O. Box 122

Quantico, VA 22134-0122

Marine Corps University Graduation—see story on pages 6–7.