USS TELESFORO TRINIDAD
Commissioning Committee
ABOUT US
The USSTTC is a US registered non-profit corporation (IRS 501c3) comprised of retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces, community leaders, academics, corporate executives, civic leaders, partners and sponsors, and veterans’ families commissioning to naming a U.S. Navy Warship after Medal of Honor Recipient Telesforo Trinidad.
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OUR MISSION
Work with partners, stakeholders and communities to facilitate the successful execution of the major ship building milestones of USS Telesforo Trinidad (DDG 139), highlight the selfless service of Fireman Second Class Trinidad and the distinguished service of Filipinos/Americans in the United States Navy.
OUR GOALS
Build partnerships and raise funds to support major shipbuilding milestones and raise awareness of the historic significance of a warship named after Fireman Second Class Trinidad.
LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
Honorable Vic Mercado, RADM, USN (Ret) - Chairman
Vice Admiral Raquel Bono, USN (Ret)
Major General Tony Taguba, USA (Ret)
Rear Admiral Pat Piercey, USN (Ret)
Rear Admiral Alan Reyes (Ret)
Rear Admiral (Lower Half) AB Cruz, USN (Ret)
Dr. Joe Felter, PhD
Honorable Judge Bernie Laforteza
Colonel Nonie Cabana, USAF (Ret)
Captain Dan Gruta, USN (Ret) - Board Secretary
Executive Committee
Colonel Nonie Cabana, USAF (Ret) - Chief Executive Officer
Captain Dan Gruta, USN (Ret) - Chief Operating Officer
Ms.Cecilia Gaerlan - Chief Information Officer
Mr. Sonny Busa - Public Affairs Officer
Lieutenant Louie Maligat, USN (Ret) - Area Coordinator
Chief Master Seargent Ralph Celenta, USAF (Ret) - Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Rowena Musico - CPA (Retired), Internal Auditor
Lieutenant Commander Rey Regis, USN (Ret) - Area Coordinator
Commander Ray Ricario, USN (Ret) - Chief Technology Officer
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NEWS & EVENTS
SECNAV Announces Sponsors for the Future USS Telesforo Trinidad
10 JAN 2023
VOLUNTEER
The USSTTCC organization is always looking for talented people with highly specialized skillsets and certain areas of expertise to join our team. Specifically, we are actively seeking volunteers who have recent work experience in the following areas: ship commissioning ceremonies, marketing, social media, fund raising and corporate sponsorship.
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If you believe you possess one of these areas of expertise, have the energy and passion for volunteer work, please contact our Chief Executive, Colonel Nonie Cabana, USAF, (Ret) or our Chief Operating Officer, Captain Dan Gruta, USN, (Ret).
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Nonie Cabana - nonie.cabana@yahoo.com
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Dan Gruta - dan.gruta@gmail.com
BECOME A SPONSOR
The numerous activities involving the commissioning of a United States Navy ship is quite a costly endeavor. In this light, one of the USSTTC's organization's major focus is to seek significant corporate and private sponsors to assist in all of the financial requirements to properly welcome the United States Ship Telesforo Trinidad (DDG-139) to the Fleet.
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If you or your organization would like to more details on how to participate in the various Levels of Support and Recognition, please contact our Chief Executive, Colonel Nonie Cabana, USAF, (Ret) or our Chief Operating Officer, Captain Dan Gruta, USN, (Ret).
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Nonie Cabana - nonie.cabana@yahoo.com
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Dan Gruta - dan.gruta@gmail.com
CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions or comments, please email: Nonie Cabana, Chief Executive Officer, USSTTCC