Share your story for inclusion in the Spring issue of The Oakleaf. Whether an active duty, retired, reserve, or former Supply Corps officer, your thoughts and experiences are of interest to our Supply Community. Spouses are also encouraged to submit articles on topics related to military lifestyle and activies in your area. Not sure what to write? Email theoakleaf@usnscf.com for content ideas! Click here for Article & Submission Guidelines and email theoakleaf@usnscf.com with any questions.
 

Calling all high school seniors, college undergraduate students, students attending accredited community college/technical schools and spouses going to school part-time...this is your opportunity to receive a 2023 Foundation Scholarship! Apply today! 
Applications must be in the Foundation office by 3/17/23. Visit here for details!
 

At this time of year you may be thinking for a way to help further our mission. If you are 70½ or older, an IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year.

Benefits of an IRA charitable rollover:
-Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to our organization.
-Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts.
-Help further the work and mission of our organization.

How an IRA charitable rollover gift works:
-Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift from your IRA to us.
-Your IRA funds will be directly transferred to our organization to help continue our important work.
-Please note that IRA charitable rollover gifts do not qualify for a charitable deduction.

Click here for a free brochure or email executivedirector@usnscf.com with any questions about an IRA charitable rollover gift--we are happy to assist you.

The Winter issue of The Oakleaf is available online now! Grab a hot drink and enjoy an issue packed with news Around the Corps, as NSCS welcomes new Commanding Officer CAPT Jason Warner, Spouse Representative Lydia Koh tours Starbucks, and CAPT Josh Hill visits California.

In addition to the holidays this month, we also celebrate the Foundation Scholarship Season opening on December 19th! Scholarship Program updates, application tips and additional opportunities for our Supply Family begin on our cover page! On page 12, Transition Chair CDR (ret) Bob Dolan brings Networking into focus and on page 20, Hampton Roads Spouse Leader Amy Ott shares her thoughts on why the NSCF-HR Fun Bunch is so successful!

In this issue, we also shine the spotlight on the newly-reactivated Iberian Peninsula Chapter, learn from LTJG William Clark what it's like Becoming an Ironman in a High Tempo AOR, and find ourselves following CAPT (ret) Donald Hoffman as he explores the history of The Embroidered Supply Oak Leaf Uniform Insignia on page 22.

And thanks to CDR (ret) Chris Webster, CAPT (ret) Eddie Fishburne, CAPT (ret) Anthony Steigelman, and CAPT (ret) Richard Vroman for sharing very personal, sometimes humorous and always interesting memories in our special section: My Supply Corps Story, beginning on page 24.

Each issue of The Oakleaf brings our Community together, as we share old memories, create new ones and celebrate our Members all over the world! What would you like to contribute to The Oakleaf? Active, retired, reserve, former and family members are encouraged to submit articles, pictures, news and updates to theoakleaf@usnscf.com. Please keep submissions limited to 300 words and two images with captions. 

As you enjoy this issue, we hope you will consider an end of year donation to the Foundation. Your generosity supports this newsletter and all our programs across the globe. Contributing is easy--donate online!

Happy Holidays and cheers to our fabulous Members showcased in the Winter issue of The Oakleaf!

Dear Navy Supply Corps Foundation Member,
 
I am pleased to announce on November 5th, 2022, the Navy Supply Corps Foundation Board of Directors selected Mr. Carl Liebert as the 61st Navy Supply Corps Foundation Distinguished Alumnus.
 
The Navy Supply Corps Foundation Distinguished Alumni Program recognizes individual Supply Corps Officers who have distinguished themselves after their Naval career “by obtaining significant success in the public or private sector and who credit their Supply Corps experience as a basic foundation of further professional achievements”. 

Carl Liebert was recognized for his experience as a global business executive, leading customer-driven digital and technology transformations for more than 30 years. Carl has broad senior management experience in creating team member, partner, customer, and shareholder value within retail companies, including serving as CEO of kwx/Keller Williams and Auto Nation, as well as senior management roles at 24Hour Fitness, The Home Depot, and Circuit City. He has had broad leadership roles in financial services, including USAA, where he served in various senior roles as Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, USAA Bank, Chairman, Board of Directors, USAA Real Estate Company, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of USAA, as well as General Manager of General Electric. Carl is an agile business leader, building team engagement at all levels with end-to-end integrated experience expertise.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (BS) and a member of the U.S. Naval Academy 1987 Elite 8 Basketball team, Carl was commissioned as a Navy Supply Corps Officer in 1987 and served active duty until 1992. Carl earned an MBA from Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management and attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Executive Leadership Program.

“The privilege to serve in the Navy Supply Corps was an experience that would shape my leadership journey forever,” said Carl. “The lessons learned of the importance of taking care of people, and the sacrifices our spouses and families make on behalf of those who serve a higher purpose, have made all the difference on my journey still today.”
 
Carl Liebert joins a memorable NSCF Distinguished Alumni roster. Click here for a complete directory of honorees and please join me in welcoming Mr. Carl Liebert to the ranks of the Navy Supply Corps Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni.

Thank you for supporting your Foundation and helping to “Honor Our Heritage, Invest in Our Future”. 
 
Stay healthy and safe,