1981 Archives - Tulane Naval ROTC Alumni Association

James Robert Pond (1981)

Lowe2023-03-28T16:16:50-05:00

1959 - 2021 James Robert Pond, Director of Transportation for Monroe County, 62, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. He was born Aug. 24, 1959, in Oak Park, IL to James Burton III and Marguerite (Scaer) Pond. Jim married Mary Alice Whiting on April 20, 1991. They celebrated their 30th anniversary this year. Jim has been a member of Pittsford Community Church for over fifteen years, including six years as a trustee, and was actively involved in the church choir. He was involved in many community activities over the years, including riding with the Saturday morning bike [...]

James Robert Pond (1981)Lowe2023-03-28T16:16:50-05:00

Alumni Spotlight: General David H. Berger – Class of 1981

Alumni Spotlight: General David H. Berger – Class of 1981

Michael Hallal, Jr.2020-05-12T13:51:23-05:00

General Berger is currently serving as the 38th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. General Berger was commissioned as an infantry officer in 1981 following graduation from Tulane University, Naval ROTC. As a Lieutenant and Captain, he served as platoon commander in 1st Marine Division, and later as company commander and Battalion Operations Officer in 2d Reconnaissance Battalion during Operation DESERT STORM. He also served as Officer Selection Officer in Roanoke, Virginia. As a field grade officer, Lieutenant General Berger was an instructor at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) in Yuma, Arizona; instructor at III [...]

Alumni Spotlight: General David H. Berger – Class of 1981Michael Hallal, Jr.2020-05-12T13:51:23-05:00

David H. Berger – Class of 1981

exceller2019-07-22T15:10:07-05:00

Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command / Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration General Berger is currently serving as the 38th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. General Berger was commissioned as an infantry officer in 1981 following graduation from Tulane University (BS Engineering 1981). As a Lieutenant and Captain, he served as platoon commander in the 1st Marine Division, and later as Company Commander and Battalion Operations Officer in the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion during Operation DESERT STORM. He also served as Officer Selection Officer in Roanoke, Virginia. As a field grade officer, General [...]

David H. Berger – Class of 1981exceller2019-07-22T15:10:07-05:00