NSCC Edward Benfold Division

Congratulations to Benfold Cadets that returned from POLA and RT! We are all very proud of your willingness to learn and take on new challenges. Benfold Division has a perfect record with regard to Cadets finishing what they start and that reflects well on all of us. Well done.

Recruit Training:
William Furlong
Michael Trunda
Benjamin Peters
Nicholas Heyden
Andrew Henne
Alex Lukowski

POLA (Petty Officer Leadership Academy)
Connor Fox
Christian Taylor
Cortlandt Baum
Jacob Glaysher

We have a lot of awards to give out and will plan to do that as part of our annual inspection. Our next drill will end with the last hour set aside for Cadets sharing their stories from Boot Camp and POLA. Parents are invited.. We’ll save the bring a dish and snacks for the annual inspection.

In addition to Benfold’s new Cadets, our division has gained a few new instructors. Let’s welcome aboard Dawn Fox, Thomas Furlong and Michael Clesceri. Fred Bixby, our PT instructor has not officially joined but he will soon. Fred is making a much appreciated contribution as a volunteer. Other volunteers include CDR Stuart Walker, Dan Fox, Andy Taylor. I can’t tell you all how much each your individual contributions are appreciated.

It is important that Benfold Division stays motivated and active. This has to come from everyone. I’m learning more more as we go and there are many exciting things to do that we have not yet explored. All most all the information is available on the web. (that’s where I get most of my info) I encourage you all to snoop around.

The next big two events we have are the Navy League Annual Meeting (formal) and our Division Annual Inspection. We need Color Guard for both events. Report to the XO with RSVP and Color Guard requests. Tickets for the Navy League Meeting are $40.00 Per person. Color Guard are free. (Dinner is a little pricey and parents are under no obligation to attend).