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2021 Annual Dinner Program, The O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Annual Dinner Program

The O'Callahan Society resumes the tradition of an annual dinner after a two-year hiatus. This year's speaker is R. Peter Kimener ’67, a leader in business and a Silver Star recipient for his actions in the Vietnam War

This year we salute those who have served since 9/11/01 and mark the 80th anniversary of the NROTC Program on the Holy Cross campus.

80th Anniversary Of The College Of The Holy Cross Naval Rotc Unit, Brendan J. O'Donnell

80th Anniversary of NROTC at Holy Cross

A summarized history of the Naval ROTC Unit at the College of the Holy Cross, presented at the O'Callahan Society Annual Dinner to commemmorate the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the unit.

History Of The Holy Cross Nrotc Unit: 80th Anniversary Slides, Brendan J. O'Donnell

80th Anniversary of NROTC at Holy Cross

Slides used to accompany a presentation of the history of the Naval ROTC Unit at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts given at the O'Callahan Society Annual Dinner on October 2, 2021.

History Of The College Of The Holy Cross Naval Rotc Unit (Most Updated Revision), The O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

75th Anniversary of NROTC at Holy Cross

This history begins with an overview of the Naval ROTC Unit at the College of the Holy Cross, and includes several appendices that provide data on the Unit’s graduates, those killed on active duty, and awards for combat heroism. It also calls attention to transition points in the Unit’s history: the Vietnam War crisis in 1970 and 1971, the introduction of women to the Unit, the transition from a Holy Cross-only Unit to one based on the Worcester Consortium for Higher Education, the Peace Dividend years of the 1990s, the role of the Marine Officer Instructor, and the value of …

2021 O'Callahan Society Newsletter, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Newsletters

This annual newsletter of the O'Callahan Society includes articles about the virtual 2020 annual meeting; guest speaker Rear Admiral Nancy Lacore, HC ’90; guest speaker General James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret), former Secretary of Defense (2017-2018) and Commander, United States Central Command (2010- 2013; In Hoc Signo Award recipient Jim Delehaunty; the death of Lester W. Paquin, founding member of the Society and Secretary of the Executive Committee; unit news, Captain Marv Carlin, USN taking command of the unit; alumni news); ongoing O'Callahan Society programs; publications; and a list of alumni buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

2020 O'Callahan Society Newsletter, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Newsletters

This annual newsletter of the O'Callahan Society includes articles about the Class of 2020 virtual Commencement and includes excerpts from a speech by Dr. Anthony Fauci '62, the USS Thresher Memorial, Midshipman 1/C Benjamin Chiacchia, commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the bombing of the USS Franklin, unit news, alumni news, the 2019 annual meeting, retirement of Captain Larry G. McCullen as Commander of the Holy Cross NROTC Unit, ongoing O'Callahan Society programs, publications, and a list of alumni buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

2019 Annual Dinner, which highlighted 1968 - a pivotal year in the Vietnam War when public …

2019 O'Callahan Society Newsletter, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Newsletters

This annual newsletter of the O'Callahan Society includes articles about the 2018 Annual Dinner, which highlighted 1968 - a pivotal year in the Vietnam War when public opinion turned against it, promotion of Brigadier General Christopher J. Mahoney ’87, promotion of Captain Nancy J. (Stewart) Lacore, ’90, U. S. Navy Reserve, was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral (Lower Half) - the first woman graduate from the Holy Cross NROTC Unit to be so honored, unit news, alumni news, ongoing O'Callahan Society programs, publications, and a list of alumni buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Change 2 To The History Of The College Of The Holy Cross Naval Rotc Unit, Brendan J. O'Donnell, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

75th Anniversary of NROTC at Holy Cross

This document lists revisions made to the 2017 revision of the History of the College of the Holy Cross Naval ROTC Unit. It is intended as a supplement for those who received print copies.

The first printed version (2016) will need Change 1 and Change 2.; the second printed version (2017) will only need Change 2.

The revised version is available at http://crossworks.holycross.edu/nrotc75/1/.

2018 Annual Dinner Program, The O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Annual Dinner Program

Eighteenth annual dinner sponsored by The O'Callahan Society. This year's event departed from the standard format of a keynote speaker in order to give four individuals, whose lives were dramatically impacted by the Vietnam conflict, the opportunity to speak. Medal of Honor Recipient Captain Thomas G. Kelley, USN (ret) HC ‘60; his wife, Commander Joan Kelley, USNR (ret); former POW Commander Timothy B. Sullivan, USN (ret) HC ’65, and Marine veteran Harry Kustigian have agreed to share their experiences and insights.

This year is dedicated to remembering the men and women who served in Vietnam a half century ago.

2018 O'Callahan Society Newsletter, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Newsletters

This annual newsletter of the O'Callahan Society includes articles about the 17th annual dinner, guest speaker Honorable Jeh C. Johnson (former Secretary of Homeland Security), Jesuit education, Association of NROTC Colleges and Universities, unit news, President's Review dedicated to Rev. John Brooks, SJ, commissioning and orders, Nancy J. (Stewart) Lacore '90 (first woman admiral from HC NROTC Unit), Naval War College memorial to Holy Cross graduates, notes from the 2017 annual meeting, O'Callahan Society initiatives, and the Forever GI Bill CrossWorks.

2017 Annual Dinner Program, The O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Annual Dinner Program

Seventeenth annual dinner sponsored by The O'Callahan Society. The keynote speaker is the Honorable Jeh C. Johnson, former Secretary of Homeland Security and General Counsel of the Department of Defense. This year celebrates the women of the Naval ROTC program at the College of the Holy Cross.

Change 1 To The History Of The College Of The Holy Cross Naval Rotc Unit, Brendan J. O'Donnell, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

75th Anniversary of NROTC at Holy Cross

This document lists revisions made to the 2016 version of the History of the College of the Holy Cross Naval ROTC Unit. It is intended as a supplement for those who received print copies.

The revised version is available at http://crossworks.holycross.edu/nrotc75/1/.

2017 O'Callahan Society Newsletter, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Newsletters

This annual newsletter of the O'Callahan Society includes articles about the 75th anniversary of the Holy Cross NROTC Unit, the 16th annual dinner, women from the Holy Cross NROTC Unit, unit news, President's Review, commissioning and orders, notes from the 2016 annual meeting, new Society logo, O'Callahan Society initiatives, and a memoir by Captain Tom Kelly and his wife.

2016 Annual Dinner Program, The O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Annual Dinner Program

Sixteenth in a series of speaker events sponsored by The O'Callahan Society at its annual dinner. The keynote speaker is Vice Admiral Peter Daly '77, USN (Ret.), CEO U.S. Naval Institute. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Naval ROTC program at the College of the Holy Cross.

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Keynote Address On The 75th Anniversary Of Nrotc At Holy Cross, Peter H. Daly Vadm, Usn (Ret)

75th Anniversary of NROTC at Holy Cross

Remarks given by Vice Admiral Peter H. Daly, USN (Ret.) and CEO of the U.S. Naval Institute, at the 2016 O'Callahan Society Annual Dinner, which marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of a Naval ROTC Unit at the College of the Holy Cross.

Overview History Of The Nrotc Unit, Brendan J. O’Donnell, Usn (Ret)

75th Anniversary of NROTC at Holy Cross

This historical overview of the Naval ROTC Unit at the College of the Holy Cross was prepared for the 75th anniversary of the Unit's establishment in 1941. It summarizes three distinct eras and calls attention to transition points in the Unit’s history: the Vietnam War crisis in 1970 and 1971, the introduction of women to the Unit, the transition from a Holy Cross-only Unit to one based on the Worcester Consortium for Higher Education, the Peace Dividend years of the 1990s, the role of the Marine Officer Instructor, and the value of a liberal arts education.

2016 O'Callahan Society Newsletter, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Newsletters

This annual newsletter of the O'Callahan Society includes articles about the 75th anniversary of the Holy Cross NROTC Unit, the 15th annual dinner, unit news, President's Review, commissioning and orders, honor flight escort, Lone Sailor Award recipients John William Middendorf '45 and Robert S. Morrison '63, notes from the 2015 annual meeting, O'Callahan Society initiatives, and CrossWorks.

2015 Annual Dinner Program, The O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Annual Dinner Program

Fifteenth in a series of speaker events sponsored by The O'Callahan Society at its annual dinner. The keynote speaker is Vice Admiral Bill Moran.

2015 O'Callahan Society Newsletter, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Newsletters

This annual newsletter of the O'Callahan Society includes articles about the retirement of Commander Jamie Godwin, a recap of the 2014 O'Callahan Society dinner and remarks by speaker Admiral Michelle Howard, updates on the HC NROTC Unit and the announcement of a mentoring initiative.

2014 Annual Dinner Program, The O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Annual Dinner Program

Fourteenth in a series of speaker events sponsored by the O’Callahan

Society at its annual dinner. The keynote speaker is Admiral Michelle Howard, USN,

Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

2014 O'Callahan Society Newsletter, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Newsletters

This annual newsletter of the O'Callahan Society includes articles about Homecoming Weekend, the 13th annual O'Callahan Society dinner, the remembrance for the 50th anniversary of the death of Rev. Joseph T. O'Callahan, S.J., and a gift by the Class of 1951 in memory of their classmates who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

2013 Annual Dinner Program, The O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Annual Dinner Program

Thirteenth in a series of speaker events sponsored by the O'Callahan Society at its annual dinner. The keynote speaker is Vice Admiral Barry Costello USN (Ret.) '73.

2013 O'Callahan Society Newsletter, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Newsletters

This annual newsletter of the O'Callahan Society includes a tribute in memory of Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., updates on the HCROTC Unit, recap of the 12th annual O'Callahan Society dinner, notification of changes in leadership and notice of the establishment of the O’Callahan Society Initiatives Fund.

2012 Annual Dinner Program, The O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Annual Dinner Program

Twelfth in a series of speaker events sponsored by the O'Callahan Society at its annual dinner. The keynote speaker is Rear Admiral Garry J. Bonelli, Deputy Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command. The evening's program also pays tribute to the Navy SEALS on the fiftieth anniversary of their establishment in 1962.

2011 Annual Dinner Program, The O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Annual Dinner Program

Eleventh in a series of speaker events sponsored by the O'Callahan Society at its annual dinner. This year's program honors Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J.and Captain Harry R. Moore, USN, who through their vision and reasoned approach, resisted pressure in the early 1970s to end Navy and Air Force ROTC programs at Holy Cross. This evening's program also celebrates the Holy Cross NROTC Unit's 70 years of unbroken service to the nation and Naval Department.

2011 O'Callahan Society Newsletter, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Newsletters

This annual newsletter of the O'Callahan Society includes articles about the reinstatement of NROTC at three Ivy League universities, updates for the HC NROTC Unit, and plans to recognize the 70th anniversary of the NROTC Unit at Holy Cross.

2010 O’Callahan Society Newsletter, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Newsletters

The annual newsletter of the O'Callahan Society includes articles about Holy Cross' commitment to a new GI Bill/Yellow Ribbon Program, updates for the HC NROTC Unit, summary of remarks by Vice Admiral Peter H. Daly USN, Deputy Commander Fleet Forces Command and announcement of change from O'Callahan Committee to O'Callahan Society.

2009 O’Callahan Committee Inaugural Newsletter, O'Callahan Society, College Of The Holy Cross

O'Callahan Society Newsletters

First annual newsletter of the O'Callahan Society, formerly known as the Committee for the Joseph T. O’Callahan NROTC Scholarship Fund.

Cross Current, March 29, 1971, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps, College Of The Holy Cross

Cross Current

Cross Current is published by Midshipmen of the Holy Cross ROTC unit and do not reflect official views of the Unit or the government. Articles in this issue examine the epic and idea of heroism in the modern age; apathy in student government and involvement; and the need for more extra-curricular academic activities such as colloquia, panels and guest lecturers.

Cross Current, C. February 1971, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps, College Of The Holy Cross

Cross Current

Cross Current is published by Midshipmen of the Holy Cross ROTC unit and do not reflect official views of the Unit or the government. Articles in this issue include an advertisement for the Military Ball and commentary on a return to apathy and lack of student involvement in campus issues after a year of intense student activism.