ABOUT US
We are a Federally designated, tax-exempt, non-profit, IRS 501(C) (3) corporation comprised of retired service members of the U.S. Armed Forces, community leaders, academics, corporate executives, civic leaders, partners and sponsors, and veterans’ families committed to facilitating the major milestones leading to the commissioning of the USS Telesforo Trinidad (DDG 139).
OUR MISSION
To engage stakeholders, and the broader community to raise funds to ensure that the USS Telesforo Trinidad’s (DDG 139) start of fabrication, keel laying, christening, and commissioning ceremonies are executed in a manner emblematic of its historical significance and to provide enduring support for the morale, welfare and recreation of the ship’s officers, crew, and their families.
OUR VISION
Honor and continue the legacy of distinguished service of Filipinos and Americans in the U.S. armed forces with the commissioning and service of the USS Telesforo Trinidad.
LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
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Chairman of the Board - Victorino Mercado, RADM, USN (Ret)
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Director - Nonie C. Cabana, Col, USAF (Ret)
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Director - Raquel Bono, VADM, USN (Ret)
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Director - Antonio Taguba, MG, USA (Ret)
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Director - Pat Piercey, RADM, USN (Ret)
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Director - Alan Reyes RADM, USN (Ret)
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Director - Anatolio (AB) Cruz, RDML, USN (Ret)
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Director - Dr. Joseph Felter, PhD
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Director - Honorable Judge Bernie Laforteza
Executive Leadership Team
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President/CEO - Nonie Cabana, Col. USAF (Ret)
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Board Secretary/Chief Operating Officer - Dan Gruta, CAPT, USN (Ret)
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Cultural/History Officer - Ms. Cecilia Gaerlan
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Public Affairs Officer - Mr. Sonny Busa
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Admin Officer - Louie Maligat, LT, USN (Ret)
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Comptroller - Ralph Celenta, CMGSGT, USAF (Ret)
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Board Treasurer / ELT CFO - Ms. Rowena Musico, CPA (Ret)
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Chief Business Development Officer - Ray Ricario, CDR, USN (Ret)
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Chief Marketing Officer - vacant
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Chief Development Officer - Mr. Phil Maligsa
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Deputy COO - Wayne Hill, CDR, USN (Ret)
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General Counsel - Marty Lorenzo, Maj. USMC (Ret)
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Chief Strategy Officer - Burt Espe, CAPT, USN (Ret)
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Copywriter - Mr. Fidencio "Fido" Pampo
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.
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).
Nonie Cabana - nonie.cabana@yahoo.com
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.
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).
Nonie Cabana - nonie.cabana@yahoo.com
Dan Gruta - dan.gruta@gmail.com
CONTACT US
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions or comments, please email: Nonie Cabana, Chief Executive Officer, USSTTCC