NCOA Parks Dining Out Program (DRAFT)

The Army Song Non-commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) Parks

March along, sing our song, W|Ç|Çz bâà
with the Army of the free.
Count the brave, count the true, “NCOs Make it Happen”
who have fought to victory. “Bear the Standard—Keep It High”
We’re the Army and proud of our name!
We’re the Army and proudly proclaim: August 12th, 2021
First to fight for the right,
And to build the Nation’s might,
And the Army goes rolling along.
Proud of all we have done,
Fighting till the battle’s won,
And the Army goes rolling along.

Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey!
The Army’s on its way.
Count off the cadence loud and strong;
For where e’er we go,
You will always know
That the Army goes rolling along.

Thank you for joining us tonight.
We hope you had a memorable evening!

Please remember to always be safe!

MENU Ceremonial Toast
Chicken Caprese
1st Toast: CSM Stoots “Ladies and Gentlemen...I propose a
seared breast of chicken topped with mozzarella, toast to the United States of America.”
tomato and basil with a balsamic glaze “To the United States.”

Filet Mignon 8oz 2nd Toast: SFC Coleman “Ladies and Gentlemen… I pro-
pose a toast to the Commander-in-Chief, the President of
Grilled and served with a green peppercorn the United States of America.”
sauce
“To the President”
Portabello Mushroom
Napoleon 3rd Toast: SSG Ojeda “Ladies and Gentlemen… I propose a
toast to the United States Army and Army Reserve.”
seasonal vegetables with cheese wrapped in puff
pastry and topped with a red “To the Army”
bell pepper sauce 4th Toast: SSG Mclean “Ladies and Gentlemen...I propose a
toast to the Soldiers, and Civilians of the NCO Academy
All meals are served with a salad and Parks”
herb roasted red potatoes. “To the NCO Academy Parks."

5th Toast: SFC Matias “Ladies and Gentlemen… I propose a
toast to our honored Guests.”

“Here Here”

6th Toast: SFC Boudreau “Ladies and Gentlemen… I pro-
pose a toast to our spouses, family members, and
friends”

“To our spouses, family members and friends”

7th Toast: SFC Santana “Ladies and Gentlemen… I propose
a toast to our fallen comrades and those missing in
action.”

“You are not forgotten”

Table of the Fallen Soldier Sequence of Events

 This table and setting is a reminder that all of our com- 1630 - Reception Area Opens for Refreshments and
rades could not be here with us tonight. 1730 - Cocktails
Receiving Line Opens
 The tablecloth is white, symbolizing the purity of their
intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms. 1800 - Mess Call; members of the mess assemble
behind their seats.
 The single rose in the vase reminds us of the families
and loved ones of our comrades-in-arms who kept the 1805 - Posting of the Colors
faith until the very end.
1810 - Invocation
 A slice of lemon is on the bread plate to remind us of
their bitter faith. 1815 - Opening Remarks/Toasts/ Fallen Soldier Table

 There is salt upon the bread plate, symbolic of the fami- 1835 - Dinner is Served
lies tears as they learned of their loved ones death.
1935 - Grog Bowl/SKit
 The glass is inverted; they cannot toast with us tonight.
 The chair is empty; they are not here. 2010 - Guest of Honor Introduction and Address
 Remember, all of you who served with them and called
2035 - Closing Remarks by the NCOA Parks Commandant
them comrade, who depended upon their might and aid,
and relied upon them, for surely they have not forgotten 2040 - Benediction; Army Song
you. It is our hope this night, that with pride and honor,
they will hear us as we toast their ultimate sacrifice to
their country’s call to arms.

2045 - Retiring of the Colors

2050 - Conclusion of Ceremony

NCOA Parks History

Honored Guest Symbolism:
SGM Aaron M. Stubenvoll The cipher spelling out “OHIO” refers to the 83d Division as being originally
known as the “Ohio Division.”
Commandant/President of the Mess Background:
CSM James C. Stoots The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 83d Division on 26
December 1918. It was officially announced on 22 June 1922. It was redesig-
Deputy Commandant nated for the 83d Infantry Division (RTU) on 2 February 1966. The insignia was
SGM Aaron M. Stubenvoll redesignated for the 83d US Army Reserve Command on 22 April 1968. It was
redesignated effective 27 November 2013, for the 83d US Army Reserve Read-
SGM Paul E. Caswell iness Training Center and amended to update the description and add a sym-
bolism. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-130)
First Sergeant
1SG Lonnie T. Lape Symbolism:
The crusaders’ cross indicating leadership symbolizes the functions of the
Master of Ceremonies organization. The numerical designation is represented by the Moline form of
SSG Anthony J. Carrillo the cross, the heraldic symbol of the eighth son, the silver mullet being repre-
sentative of the third son. The motto translates to “Shine Forth.”
Background:
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the Headquarters and
Military Police Company, 83d Division on 8 December 1942. It was redesig-

Rules of the Mess SGM Aaron Stubenvoll was born in Waterloo,
IA and enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve in
1. The President, Members of the Head Table, and Mr. Vice are 2001 as a 38B, Civil Affairs. He completed
never wrong and will not be challenged. Basic Combat Training and Civil Affairs Ad-
vanced Individual Training in 2002. SGM
2. One rap of the President’s gavel means ALL members will be Stubenvoll currently serves as the Deputy
seated. Commandant at the Noncommissioned Of-
ficer Academy Parks in Dublin, CA.
3. Two raps of gavel means rise and stand at His previous military assignments include the
attention. 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, Green Bay, WI;
TASS Training Center, Fort Dix, NJ; 4/104th
4. Three raps of the gavel means all members of the mess will give (CA/PO) BN, Mountain View, CA; and 3rd
the President their undivided Battalion, 1st SWTG (A), Fort Bragg, NC.
attention. SGM Stubenvoll’s leadership positions in-
clude Civil Affairs Team Sergeant, BN Opera-
5. Four raps of the gavel means the President is choking on his tions NCOIC, Civil Military Operations Center
dinner and needs someone to NCOIC, Civil Affairs Senior and Chief Instruc-
perform the Heimlich maneuver. tor, and First Sergeant.
His civilian education consists of a Master’s Certificate in Security, Stability, and De-
6. All Points of Order will be directed to Mr. Vice. velopment in Complex Operations from the Navy Postgraduate School and a Bache-
lor of Science in Management from the University of Phoenix. His initial and profes-
7. No member of the mess will leave the mess without permission sional military education includes: Basic Combat Training, Civil Affairs Advanced
from Mr. Vice. Individual Training, Warrior Leader Course, Common Core Basic Non-Commissioned
Officer Course, Civil Affairs Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, and Civil Affairs
8. The junior ranking member of each table will Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course, and the U.S. Army Sergeants Major
ensure table’s glasses are always charged. Course. Functional military education includes: Brigade Pre-Command/ Command
Sergeant Major Course, Commandant’s Pre-Command Course, Battle Staff Non-
9. Members will keep comments and points of Commissioned Officer Course, Master Resilience Trainer, U.S. Army Airborne
order in good taste. School, USASOC Static Line Jumpmaster Course, SERE High Risk (Level C),
ATRRS Operator, LMTS Trainer, DTMS Trainer, CAISI/VSAT, OPSEC Level II, Ap-
10. Members will not begin eating before the plied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Army Safety and Risk Management. Military
members of the head table. instructor education includes: Army Basic Instructor Course, Small Group Instructor
Course, Training Developer Course, Instructor Preparation Course, Training and Edu-
11. Mr. Vice will punish breaches of etiquette. cation Management for Middle Managers Course, Instructor Leader Course, and Fac-
ulty Development Program Phase 1.
12. Retrieve you napkin and place in your lap immediately. Do His military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), the Army
not retrieve a fallen napkin. When finished eating, neatly place Commendation Medal (4th Award), the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), the
napkin next to your plate. Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), the Army Reserve Component Achievement Med-
al, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal (1 Star), the Global
13. Bodily gas expulsion is unacceptable and will result in punish- War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal,
ment the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (“M” Device and Bronze Hourglass), the NCO Pro-
fessional Development Ribbon (5th Award), the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas
Service Ribbon (2nd Award), the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Rib-
bon, the Navy Presidential Unit Citation, the Army Superior Unit Award, the Meritori-
ous Unit Commendation, the Combat Action Badge, the U.S. Army Senior Parachutist
Badge, the Polish Military Parachutist Wings, the Swedish Parachutist Wings, the
Italian Parachutist Wings, the Ivory Coast Parachutist Wings, and the Driver and Me-
chanic Badge (Driver-Wheeled Bar).
SGM Stubenvoll married the former Lora Ruebesam of Manitowoc, WI. They have
two daughters, Allison (16) and Lindsay (13), and one son, Joseph (14).