Naval Reserve Association

VISION OF THE NAVAL RESERVE ASSOCIATIONThe Premier Professional Organization for Naval Reservists,Committed to Supporting a Strong Navy and National Defense,While Providing Outstanding Service to Its Members.ContentsNRA NEWS September 2005, Volume 52, No. 9FEATURE12 NRA 2005 FALL NATIONAL CONFERENCE“Conferences are the governing body of the Association andattendees control the future of it when they cast their votes.Come make a difference and vote for the next slate of NationalOfficers and have some fun as well.”–– RADM Steve Keith, USNR (Ret)14 THE NAVAL RESERVE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAM“The Committee and the Naval Reserve Association congratulatethe recipients of our scholarship awards for academic year2005-2006.”–– CAPT Richard “Ron” Bowers, MSC, USNR (Ret)DEPARTMENTS4 From the Editor6 President’s Message7 Legislative Update8 Retirees’ Corner10 Professional Development11 Junior Officer Country17 MembershipOTHERS19 District News Briefs20 Health Affairs21 Letters26 In Memoriam27 Info That You Can Use29 Reservists in Action5 Corporate Associates Program18 News Notes26 Navy Sabbath 200530 It’s Time to Restructure Our Reserve Payment SystemON THE COVER“Ground Zero” – the World Trade Center, New York CityNaval Reserve Association NEWS (ISSN 0162-2129), authorized under PSM, Section 132.22,published monthly by the Naval Reserve Association, is a magazine devoted to the professional interests of theOfficers of the United States Naval Reserve Association. Editorial and Executive Offices, 1619 King Street,Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone (703) 548-5800. Periodicals postage paid at Alexandria, VA, andother mailing offices. Articles and letters appearing the Naval Reserve Association News do not necessarily reflectthe opinions of the Executive Committee of the Naval Reserve Association or the Editor, nor are theynecessarily to be interpreted as official policy of the United States Navy or Naval Reserve Association. Rates: TheNaval Reserve Association News subscription is covered by membership in the Naval Reserve Association.Membership is open to all commissioned or warrant officers who are serving or have served honorablyas members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Subscription price is $7.50 domestic. Single copy: 75 cents.Eligible non-members are not entitled to subscription rates. Photos or articles may be reproduced,providing credit is given to the Naval Reserve Association News. Postmaster: Send change of address to the NavalReserve Association, 1619 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Printed in USA.ASSOCIATION OFFICERSAND COMMITTEE CHAIRSNATIONAL OFFICERSNATIONAL PRESIDENTCAPT John Eric Lindell, USN (Ret)E-mail: johnl@portarthur.comNATIONAL EXECUTIVE VPRADM William J. Lynch, MC, USNR (Ret)E-mail: radmwjl@comcast.netNATIONAL VP-SURFACE RESERVEPROGRAMSCAPT Thaddeus A. Peake III, USNE-mail: dpeake@peakeeng.comNATIONAL VP-AIR RESERVEPROGRAMSCDR Bryan D. Quigley, USNE-mail: Bryanquigley@comcast.netNATIONAL VP-BUDGET & FINANCECAPT Haig Bodour, SC, USNR (Ret)E-mail: hbodour@newmexico.comNATIONAL VP-LEGISLATION &EDUCATIONCDR James M. Gerlach, USNE-mail: jim.gerlach@verizon.netNATIONAL VP-MEMBERSHIPLCDR Lawrence M. Miller, MSC, USNE-mail: millernavy1@yahoo.comNATIONAL VP-MEMBER SERVICESLCDR Gail W. Holzworth, NC, USNR (Ret)E-mail: Misslorton@aol.comNATIONAL VP-PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTCAPT G. Mark Hardy III, USNE-mail: gmhardy@usnr.orgNATIONAL VP-ACTIVE DUTYPROGRAMSCDR Edward J. Nava, USNE-mail: ejnava@lanl.govNATIONAL VP-PUBLIC RELATIONSLCDR Eddie Oestreicher, MSC, USNE-mail: EGPO1@msn.comNATIONAL VP-LEGAL AFFAIRSLT Marc J. Soss, SC, USNE-mail: SMSOSS@aol.comNATIONAL VP-HEALTH PROGRAMSRADM Peter L. Andrus, MC, USNE-mail: captpla@aol.comNATIONAL VP-RETIRED PERSONNELCDR Sharon K. Kleinschmidt, USNR (Ret)Tel: 619-429-4504NATIONAL VP-JUNIOR OFFICERSCDR Phan Phan, USNE-mail: phan_p@hq.cnrf.navy.milNATIONAL TREASURERCAPT W. Stuart Colby, USNR (Ret)E-mail: glendalefingrp@aol.comNATIONAL CHAPLAINCAPT Horace A. Hamm, CHC, USNR (Ret)E-mail: hhamm@worldnet.att.netNATIONAL HISTORIANCAPT John C. Rice, Jr., USNR (Ret)Fax: 504-486-6040NATIONAL PARLIAMENTARIANCDR Willard B. Stubbs, USNE-mail: willstubbs@cox.netCOMMITTEESANCHORS PRESIDENTDr. Maureen Lindell, Ph.DE-mail: maureenl@portarthur.comCONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS COMMITTEE CHAIRCDR Gary W. Barron, USNE-mail: gary.r.barron@boeing.comRESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE CHAIRLCDR Andrew Scheerer, USNE-mail: scheerer@bww.comAWARDS COMMITTEE CHAIRCAPT Larry R. Danielson, USNR (Ret)E-mail: captlrd@yahoo.comNOMINATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIRCDR Joseph Quaglino, Jr., USNR (Ret)E-mail: joseph.quaglino-jr@boeing.comCREDENTIALS & ELECTIONS COMMITTEE CHAIRCDR ChisT. K. Kirstein-Blackburn, NC, USNE-mail: bskts4u2@prodigy.netSITE SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRCDR Leo B. Hill, USNR (Ret)E-mail: lbhtimwolf@aol.comSTRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE CHAIRCAPT Timothy D. Moon, USNE-mail: moontd@earthlink.netINVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CHAIRCAPT William D. Loockerman, USNR (Ret)E-mail: wloockerman@aol.comSCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIRCAPT Richard Bowers, MSC, USNR (Ret)E-mail: ah106sru@aol.comDISTRICT PRESIDENTSFIRST DISTRICTLCDR Paul R. Younes, USNE-mail: p.younes@att.netTHIRD DISTRICTCAPT Thomas J. Caulfield, USNR (Ret)E-mail: clfield@canisius.eduFOURTH DISTRICTCAPT David M. Mitchell, USNE-mail: davemitch@ohiocpa.netFIFTH DISTRICTCAPT Robin L. Graf, USNE-mail: grafrl@earthlink.netSIXTH DISTRICTLT Louise M. Anderson, MSC, USNE-mail: louise.anderson@flhosp.orgEIGHTH DISTRICTCAPT Michael C. Leskin, USNE-mail: mleskin@sleh.comNINTH DISTRICTRADM Richard E. Young, USNR (Ret)E-mail: dickyoung@4dv.netELEVENTH DISTRICTCDR Joseph Quaglino, Jr., USNR (Ret)E-mail: joseph.quaglino-jr@boeing.comTWELFTH DISTRICTCAPT David M. Epstein, USNR (Ret)E-mail: davidepstein@sbcglobal.netTHIRTEENTH DISTRICTCAPT Marshall A. Hanson, USNR (Ret)E-mail: pacnwmailbuoy@juno.comFOURTEENTH DISTRICTCAPT Gayle J. Lau, JAGC, USNE-mail: laug004@hawaii.rr.com