MCA&F AMMO TECH AWARDS DINNER. 23 May 2012 Springfield Hilton. Coins Provided by:

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1 MCA&F AMMO TECH AWARDS DINNER 23 May 2012 Springfield Hilton Coins Provided by:

2 Lieutenant General Richard P. Mills D e p u t y C o m m a n d a n t f o r C o m b a t Development and Integration A native of Huntington, New York, Lieutenant General Mills was commissioned via Officer Candidate School. As a Lieutenant he served at the battalion level in two Marine Divisions as a rifle platoon commander, weapons platoon commander, rifle company executive officer, and adjutant. As a Captain he attended Amphibious Warfare School, served at Parris Island as a series officer and commanded a recruit company before joining the 6th Marines, 2d Marine Division, as the Commanding Officer of Alpha Company and Regimental Assistant Operations Officer. As a Major, he was assigned to the Officer Assignment Branch, Headquarters Marine Corps, attended the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, was a Military Observer with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine, and served as the Air/ Ground Liaison Officer, Marine Air Group 29, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing. Lieutenant Colonel Mills served as Operations Officer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU SOC) taking part in operations off Bosnia and Somalia, was assigned as the Amphibious Exercise/ Operations Officer on the staff of the Commander, United States Sixth Fleet in Gaeta, Italy, and as Commanding Officer, 3d Battalion, 6th Marines (deploying as Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 24th MEU (SOC)). While a Colonel, he studied at the Royal College of Defense Studies, London, England, was the Officer-In-Charge of the Special Operations Training Group, II MEF before commanding the 24th MEU (SOC). While under his command the 24th MEU (SOC) participated in Operations Joint Guardian in Kosovo, Enduring Freedom, and combat operations ashore in Iraq as part of Task Force Tarawa. Next Colonel Mills went to Headquarters, United States European Command (EUCOM) in Stuttgart, Germany for duty as the Assistant Chief of Staff then, selected to Brigadier General, was the Deputy Director of Operations at EUCOM. Subsequently he was Director, Manpower Management Division at Headquarters Marine Corps before assuming command of the 1st Marine Division. From 2007 to 2009 Brigadier General Mills served concurrently as Assistant Division Commander, 1st Marine Division and upon promotion to Major General as Commander, Ground Combat Element, Multi-National Forces - West, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Upon returning from Iraq he again assumed command of the 1st Marine Division and then was selected to command the I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) which deployed to Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). In June 2010, he assumed command of the newlycreated Regional Command (Southwest) and in October 2010 he relinquished command of the 1st Marine Division. In March 2011 he relinquished his duties as the Commander, Regional Command (Southwest). Lieutenant General Mills is the first Marine Corps General Officer to command NATO forces in combat. In July 2011 and upon promotion to Lieutenant General Mills assumed the duties as the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.

3 Agenda Musical Support Provided by the President s Own Band Post The Colors Retire The Colors Welcoming Comments by Col Walt Ford, USMC (Ret), Publisher, MCA&F Invocation by LT Paul A. Hyder, USN, Chaplain Dinner Introduction by BGen Francis Kelley, USMC Remarks by LtGen Richard Mills, USMC Awards Presentation 2011 Gunnery Sergeant Edwin W. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Ammunition Technician Marine of the Year Award for Superior Achievement 2011 Gunnery Sergeant Edwin W. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Ammunition Technician NCO of the Year Award for Professional Excellence 2011 Gunnery Sergeant Edwin W. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Ammunition Technician SNCO of the Year Award for Distinguished Service 2011 Ammunition Officer of the Year Award for Exceptional Management Closing Comments MCAF Dinner Menu First Course Baby Spinach Salad Baby Spinach, Slivers of Bermuda Onion, Mandarin Oranges, Cajun Spiced Pecans tossed with a Poppy-Seed Dressing Entree Garlic Roasted Chicken and Seared Salmon Accompanied with Roasted Garlic Spaetzle and Caramelized Fennel Puree Assorted Rolls with Butter Dessert Pecan Pie

4 Ammo Tech In 1872 an Ordnance Dept convened by Congress stood up a Small Arms Board consolidating the manufacturing and storage of ammunition. Ordnance Battalions were later formed to manage the weapons supply with only an ancillary knowledge of the management and handling of ammunition. This remained virtually unchanged in the Marine Corps until World War II. In the early part of World War II it was apparent to Marine planners the Marine Corps needed a vastly increased and improved supply system in the Pacific. The need was felt not only at the rear and forward area support bases but in combat itself in the crucial area of shore party operations, the ship-toshore movement of essential equipment and supplies. Once those supplies were ashore, they had to be stockpiled, shifted, sorted, and moved forward into the hands of the Marines battling the Japanese. Gradually, an elaborate system did evolve which included base depots, which received, stored, processed, shipped supplies of all sorts to combat units, and field depots, which were intended to be forward supply activities in operational areas. There were other organizations too, service and supply battalions, for instance, which performed these support activities for local base areas. All of these organizations were primarily composed of specialist companies which handled various types of supplies and equipment, salvaging and repairing non-expendable items where possible. What was missing at first was an essential element of the Marine logistical system, labor troops. All the vast assemblage of equipment had to be moved by ship and those ships had to be unloaded and reloaded time and again. The Marine Corps did not have dock workers and found in its early combat operations that using combat troops for the unloading tasks was not the job that they were trained for. On the 25th day of June 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order No beginning the integration of the military. Companies of Ammunition Technicians were formed and deployed at Montford Point, North Carolina during the period between March and September Conceived of as partners to the Ordnance Companies in the base and field depots, Ammunition Technicians assumed a mission to load and unload, sort and stack, manhandle and guard ammunition; moving it from ship to shore to dump, and in combat, forward to the frontline troops and firing batteries. The first Ammunition Company Commanding Officer, First Lieutenant Placido Gomez, was appointed on 1 October The ammunition companies had a minimum of training before they shipped out; they usually spent at least two months at Montford Point before going overseas. The men were given familiarization courses on various types of ammunition and fuses, often practicing moving ammunition containers from landing craft to inshore dumps. In the 1950 s a formal training school was established in Quantico, Virginia, before moving to Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama in Some potential NCOs were sent to school to receive specialized training in handling ammunition. The staff NCO billets were designed for experienced supervisors to emphasize and enforce safety regulations.

5 History The ammunition company was a large organization with a total strength of eight officers and 251 enlisted men. The unit was organized into a headquarters and four ammunition platoons. During the 1950 s Marines from Ammunition Company, 1st Ordnance Battalion served in the Korean War. Marines from Ammunition Companies during the 1970 s in Vietnam served at Field Ammunition Supply Points hauling ammo to the front lines in combat. Today the Marine Corps is proud to be fully integrated utilizing the depth and breadth of experience found in the diversity of our Corps, in order to provide the very best in Class V ground ammunition support to the warfighter. From World War II to Operation Enduring Freedom Ammo Techs continue to show that they are Marines with enduring values and a drive for mission excellence. Our current MOS Manual states that Ammunition officers and SNCO s supervise and coordinate ammunition supply and renovation functions. Functions include, but are not limited to, procurement, receipt, storage, issue, handling, shipment, salvage, and renovation of ammunition. They also operate ammunition supply points and are responsible for the establishment of field ammunition supply points in forward areas. Ammunition officers and SNCO s are assigned to billets on the general staff level and are responsible for advising those commanders on matters relating to the development of ammunition allowances for both training and combat operations. Today s cadre of ammunition professionals must be many things: parttime logistician, statistician, lawyer, chemist, budgeteer, ballistics expert, computer whiz, tactical genius, and have an innate ability to maneuver and navigate the complexities of the many organizational staffs who have little knowledge of the ammunition field. Rounding out the Marine Corps Ammunition Enterprise, the stand up in the early 80s of the Office of the Program Manager, Ammunition, of the Marine Corps Systems Command provided a one stop, singular voice in the Life Cycle Management of Ground Conventional Ammunition in support of our Marine Forces. These ammunition professionals should be proud that they are part of the ammo machine that simply goes about our business, quietly and with little fanfare, executing the Corps ammo mission.

6 Gunnery Sergeant Edwin Wayne Johnson, USMC U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Edwin Wayne Johnson was born October 8, 1977 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Barbara Ramsey Henderson and step-father Melvin Henderson of Jacob City, Florida. GySgt Johnson enlisted in the Marine Corps in October Upon completion of Recruit Training and MCT he reported to Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama to be trained as Ammunition Technician (2311) graduating in May Gunnery Sergeant Johnson was a patriot with a strong sense of service. During his almost 13 years of service, he served in assignments as an Ammunition Chief with 2nd Tank Battalion, and India Battery, 5th Battalion 10th Marines. He served with Ammunition Companies in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan managing small arms at the Ammunition Supply Point and leading his Marines as a Platoon Sergeant. In balancing out his service to the Marine Corps he successfully completed a tour on recruiting duty. In his time in the Marines, Gunnery Sergeant Johnson was awarded a Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Korean Defense Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal-ISAF Afghanistan, Marine Corps Recruiter Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Certificate of Commendation, Meritorious Masts, and Letters of Appreciation. GySgt Johnson was deployed to combat operations Afghanistan in 2009 and was awarded the Bronze Star with V (posthumously) for his actions taken on September 8th, 2009 in the Ganjgal Valley, Afghanistan as set forth in the following citation: For heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as Staff Noncommissioned Officer Advisor-Mentor, 1st Kandrak, 2d Brigade, 201st Corps, Afghan National Army, Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 8 September Gunnery Sergeant Johnson was the senior enlisted member and machine-gunner of a forward fourman element accompanied by Afgan National Army counterparts that led the way into Ganjgal Village. Following an ambush by enemy forces Gunnery Sergeant Johnson suppressed the enemy fire, allowing his team with effective suppressive fire which allowed Afghan soldiers to link up with the rest of the patrol. He continued to keep the enemy at bay until he was seriously wounded. Despite his injuries, Gunnery Sergeant Johnson effectively engaged targets with his medium machine gun in a brave effort to fend off the enemy while drawing increased fire on his position. He continued to provide support and decisive leadership until falling mortally wounded. Gunnery Sergeant Johnson fought with determination while demonstrating extraordinary courage in the face of the enemy. By his example, selfless initiative, and total dedication to duty, Gunnery Sergeant Johnson reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his wife, Tasha Johnson of Stafford, VA; two sons: Jaron Johnson and Toren Johnson, and one daughter; Jalissa Johnson, one sister; Latoya (Melvin) Lowe of Columbus, Georgia; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

7 Lance Corporal Nicolas G. Salgado-Jimenez, USMC 2011 Gunnery Sergeant Edwin W. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Ammunition Technician of the Year Award Nicolas Salgado-Jimenez reported for training at MCRD San Diego in April 2008 and graduated in July He subsequently reported to Marine Combat Training (MCT) at San Diego, Ca. in September 2008 and following graduation from MCT reported to Red Stone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama in Sept 2008 for MOS school. He reported to Combat Logistics Regiment-2, aboard Camp Lejeune in Oct 2008 and later, deployed to Afghanistan for a 12 month tour with CLR-2. Upon his return from deployment to Afghanistan, he transferred to the 7th Marine Regiment in July While assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment-2, he served as an armory custodian where he successfully kept accountability for 100% of the ordnance equipment within the armory. During his deployment he served a dual capacity, as both an armory custodian and also as an ammunition technician. As an Ammo Tech he was responsible for the accountability of all ammunition and explosives stored within the unit ammunition holding area. As an armory custodian while on deployment, he maintained accountability and serviceability of all weapon systems CLR-2 had in country. Assigned to 7th Marine Regiment, he served as the Regimental Ammunition Chief responsible for all infantry battalion ammunition accounts within the 7th Marine Regiment. As the Chief he was responsible for over 75 different ammunition varieties containing over 5,022,757 rounds of various types. While serving with 7th Marines, he personally processed over 100 ammunition requests involving more than 500,000 rounds of ammunition, 20 priority requests, 20 SAR s, and 10 off base transportation requests. After working hours, he furthered his education by attending Copper Mountain College where he successfully maintained above a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Award sponsored by Rheinmetall

8 CORPORAL MICHAEL A. COVEY, USMC 2011 Gunnery Sergeant Edwin W. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Ammunition Technician NCO of the Year Award for Professional Excellence Corporal Covey started his Marine Corp career on 20 October 2008 as he reported for Recruit Training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California. In January 2009, upon completion of the crucible exercise, Private Covey earned the title Marine, and then reported for duty at Marine Combat Training (MCT) in February 2009 and successfully graduated on 3 March Following MCT Private Covey reported to Redstone Arsenal, Alabama for Ammunition Technician Specialist (2311) training where he graduated with the top five of his class. Following graduation Private First Class Covey received orders to 3d Battalion 7th Marines in 29 Palms, California. On 17 April 2009, Private First Class Covey checked in to the battalion as an Ammunition Technician. While serving in this capacity, he supported numerous predeployment training range and related exercises during 2009 such as: Combat Hunter, squad and platoon live fire attacks, Summer Mountain Training at Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California and Enhanced Mojave Viper. With rapidly increasing ammunition expertise, Private First Class Covey was promoted to Lance Corporal in December On 23 March 2010 he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) 10.1 and halfway through the deployment was appointed Battalion Ammunition Chief because of his relentless work ethic and technical expertise. He turned over the deployed ammunition account to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines in October of 2010 and re-deployed to the continental United States. In November 2010, Lance Corporal Covey started another Pre-deployment Training Program (PTP) as the Battalion Ammunition Chief in preparation for OEF In January 2011 he was promoted to Corporal. Through the 2010/2011 PTP Corporal Covey supported the following major training events: Pacific Horizon, Infantry Immersion Trainer, five Tactical Air Control Party mortar ranges, Mountain Warfare Training Center Cold Weather Training, Hawthorne Nevada live fire ranges, and Enhanced Mojave Viper. Corporal Covey passed the Logistics Readiness Evaluation with a 96% and scored a 100% on the Ammunition section of the Battalion in the Field Supply Maintenance Analysis Office (FSMAO) inspection. He deployed to Sangin, Afghanistan on 5 September 2011 in support of OEF While deployed he kept all accountability of the ammunition stored aboard multiple Forward Operating Bases (FOB) and Patrol Bases (PB) under the command of 3d Battalion 7th Marines. Cpl Covey s dedication and hard work as Battalion Ammo Chief lead to the effortless turnover of the ammunition account to 1st Battalion 7th Marines. With little to no errors on the account, 1st Battalion 7th Marines was able to pick up all accountability of the ammunition and quickly began to conduct operations early in their deployment. The Commandant of the Marine Corps personally awarded Corporal Covey the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on 5 February 2012 for his meritorious service. Corporal Covey s awards include the National Defense Service Medal, (2) Afghan Campaign Medals, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, (2) Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, NATO ISAF Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. Award sponsored by GDOTS

9 Staff Sergeant Joseph J. Giacomelli Jr., USMC 2010 Gunnery Sergeant Edwin W. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Ammunition Technician SNCO of the Year Award for Distinguished Service Staff Sergeant Giacomelli reported to Parris Island for recruit training in August 2000 and graduated November 10th 2000, on the Marine Corps 225th birthday. He then reported to Redstone Arsenal, Alabama for training as a 2311, Ammunition Technician. In March 2001, he reported to the Camp Schwab Ammunition Supply Point (ASP), Ammunition Company, 3rd Material Readiness Battalion, 3rd Force Service Support Group, Okinawa, Japan as an Ammunition Technician. While there, he attended the Primary Marksmanship Instructor (PMI) School and worked on the rifle and pistol ranges as a PMI for 18 months and also competed in the 2002, 2003 Far East Division Matches with the rifle and pistol. Staff Sergeant Giacomelli deployed to South Korea and Thailand in support of ammunition requirements in operations such as Cobra Gold. During this time he was promoted to the ranks of Lance Corporal and Corporal. In July 2003, he reported to the Camp Lejeune ASP, Ammunition Company, 2d Supply Bn, 2d Force Service Support Group as an Ammunition Technician and served as the Inventory team Non Commissioned Officer in Charge during this tour of duty. In July of 2004, he reported to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2d Marine Division, as their Ammunition Chief and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Upon redeployment he attended the Sergeants Course and the Ammunition Non Commissioned Officers Course. Nine months later he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and was promoted to Sergeant in Afghanistan. In July 2006 he reported to the Amphibious Reconnaissance School, Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic (EWTGLANT), Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA serving as the Ammunition Chief. There he provided logistical training support for exercises aboard Fort A. P. Hill, VA and Key West, FL. He assisted in closing the school house and moving it to California in September of In October 2007, he reported to the Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, Quantico, VA as the Ammunition Chief, S-4 Chief, Logistics Chief, and later became the Staff Non-commissioned Officer in Charge (SNCOIC) of the S-4 section. SSgt Giacomelli was responsible for coordinating and conducting all logistical support for the Advance, Career, and Sergeants Courses, plus the First Sergeant/ Master Sergeant Seminars. During his time at the Staff Academy he graduated from the Career Course, Ammunition Managers Course, and deployed to Botswana, Africa to train 27 Officers, Staff Non-Commissioned Officers, and Non-Commissioned Officers of the Botswana defense Force in Combat Orders, Combat Stress, Security Patrols, and Troop Leading Procedures. In 2008 he was promoted to his current rank, In November of 2010 Staff Sergeant Giacomelli reported to the Camp Lejeune ASP, Ammunition Company, 2nd Supply Bn, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, as an Area Supervisor, In January 2011 he went TAD to 29 Palms CA, serving as the SNCOIC of the Field Ammunition Supply Point (FASP), Mojave Viper Support Detachment (MVSD), providing ammunition support to deploying Marines. He was recently deployed to Afghanistan with 2d Supply Battalion, as the Storage Chief and Detachment Company Gunnery Sergeant for the Camp Leatherneck FASP in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Staff Sergeant Giacomelli s personal awards include 3 Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medals, 3 Good Conduct Medals, and a Combat Action Ribbon. Award sponsored by L-3 Communications

10 Chief Warrant Officer 2 John J. Scholten, USMC 2010 Ammunition Officer of the Year Award for Exceptional Management Chief Warrant Officer Scholten was born 13 September 1981 in Zeeland, Michigan. After graduating early from high school, he reported to MCRD San Diego, CA in January 1999 and was promoted to Private First Class upon completion of recruit training. In June of 1999, PFC Scholten attended the Ammunition and Explosives Technician Course in Huntsville, Al. He graduated first in his class and was meritoriously promoted to Lance Corporal as the Distinguished Honor Graduate. In August 1999, Lance Corporal Scholten received orders to the School of Infantry (East) where he served as the Ammunition Operations Chief. He was promoted to Corporal in June 2000 and to Sergeant in October After his SOI tour, he screened for Marine Security Guard Duty and attended class He received orders to Moscow, Russia and follow-on posting to the American Consulate Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. While in Saudi Arabia, he was selected as the Middle East/Far East Asia Marine Security Guard of the Quarter for the 2nd Qtr FY04. On 2 July 2004 he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. In August 2004, SSgt Scholten reported to Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade where he served as the Battalion Ammunition Chief. He served with Mission Security Force (MSF) Baghdad and as a Logistics Advisor for the Border Transition Team s (BTT s) assigned to the Syrian Border. In November 2006, he executed orders to I&I Staff, 4th Supply Battalion for service as Battalion Ammunition Chief and was selected for promotion to Warrant Officer reporting to The Basic School in January Upon TBS graduation, Warrant Officer Scholten was sent to serve as the Officer in Charge, Al Taqaddum Ammunition Supply Point. Returning to Camp Pendleton in March 2009, he assumed the responsibilities of Officer in Charge, Las Pulgas ASP and in August 2009, was promoted to his current rank. He was reassigned to Marine Corps Systems Command in June 2011 where he currently serves as the Inventory Accuracy Officer and Operations Officer for the Ammunition Logistics Focus Team. Chief Warrant Officer Scholten s personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (fourth award), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (third award), and other campaign, unit and service awards. Chief Warrant Officer Scholten is married to the former Miss Stephanie Wassmer and enjoys golf, running, and bowling. Award sponsored by ATK

11 The Marine Corps Association & Foundation Supports Marines! Through the Marine Corps Association & Foundation Marine Excellence Awards Program, 10,613 awards were provided to Marines and the Sailors that served with them in The awards include: trophies plaques certificates of achievements binoculars dress blues K-Bars swords watches professional books complimentary MCA&F memberships gift cards and cash awards 6 C-4 Awards (Gray Trophy, James Hamilton, Littleton, Shea) 8 Ground Awards (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Mar Div Marine of the Year, Chambers, Hulbert, Zembiec, MARSOC NCO of the Year) EWS Awards (Murphy, Ellis) 4 Ammo Tech Awards (SNCO of the Year, NCO of the Year, Officer of the Year, Technician of the Year) 4 Ground Logistics Awards (Enlisted, Officer, Civilian and Unit of the Year) And various other items including thousands of certificates which are given out at various detachments and schools around the country as well as for the winning members of the Units of the Year at the Ground Logistics Awards, the C4 Awards, the Ground Awards, 825 certificates for the 1st Intelligence Battalion Unit of the Year, 789 certificates for the Combat Logistics Battalion 7, and 73 certificates for the 3d Bn 2d Marines Communications Section. Delivered professional books to 271 Units to establish or augment their Commanders Unit Libraries in 2011 and an additional 94 in 2012 to date. And the Commanders Forum Program has funded 18 leader guided study opportunities for various Marine Units to date including: 23d Mar Regt Leadership PME AITB East Cowpens Battle Staff Ride TBS Staff Gettysburg Battle Staff Ride TBS Staff Chancellorsville PME Co B, CLB 6 Battlefield Staff Ride CLR 37 Okinawa Battle Staff Ride MTACS-18 Okinawa Battle Staff Ride 3d Bn, 23d MAR Vicksburg Staff Ride MarForCom Peninsula Campaign Staff Ride AITB East Antietam Battle Staff Ride Wounded Warrior Regt Gettysburg PME & Staff Ride 2d MAW Belleau Wood PME & Staff Ride MCSF Co PME Forum in Kings Bay, GA Your MCA&F sponsorships and member support enable these programs. Please visit the MCAF website at for testimonials and the latest PME and Event photos. Thanks for YOUR support!

12 Semper Fidelis Sponsor SPONSORS We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following sponsors for their support of tonight s awards ceremony: Platinum Dinner Sponsor Award Sponsors Ordnance and Tactical Systems VIP Reception Sponsor Premier Sponsors Name Badge Sponsor Friends of Ammo Techs Sponsors