Filipinos of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Presentation at USS Midway

Jan -2024 Captain Dan Gruta, USN (Ret)  shared the remarkable story of the future USS Telesforo Trinidad at the USS Midway Museum. This special event was part of the Filipinos of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Presentation, honoring Ship Serviceman Second Class Demetrio Bogtong, USN (Ret).

Three board members narrate the inspiring USS Telesforo Trinidad story during the Filipinos of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Presentation hosted by the Organization of Filipinos of Texas: L-R Mrs. Elsie Cortez (OFT VP); City of San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenber; VADM Raquel “Rocky” Bono, USN Ret; City of San Antonio Director of Military and Veterans Affairs, Major General Juan Ayala, USMC (Ret); RDML AB Cruz, USN (Ret); Colonel Nonie Cabana, USAF (Ret).

In March 2024, members of the USSTTCC and board members gathered at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico to participate in the Bataan Memorial Death March. During this significant event, they shared the powerful and inspiring story of the USS Telesforo Trinidad, honoring the legacy and heroism of those who served: L-R BGEN Oscar Hillman, USA (Ret); CAPT Dan Gruta, USN (Ret); Philippine  Under Secretary for Veterans Affairs Reynaldo  Mapagu; Mr. Sonny Busa; MGEN Tony Taguba, USA (Ret); Philippine Embassy Attache for Air,  Col. Dennis Alcarde, PAF.

In May 2024, Chief Operating Officer, CAPT Dan Gruta, USN (Ret) shared the inspiring story of the USS Telesforo Trinidad at the Filipino Military Officers Association Gala held at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.