By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2011 - President Barack Obama issued an official memorandum yesterday authorizing Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates to dissolve U.S. Joint Forces Command. "I hereby accept the recommendations of the secretary of defense and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and approve the disestablishment of United States Joint Forces Command, effective on a date to be determined by the secretary of defense," the memo read in part. In the document, Obama also directed Gates to notify the Congress on his behalf. Gates announced in August that he would recommend the command be eliminated and its essential functions assigned to other organizations. During a Pentagon news conference yesterday, Gates said about half of the Norfolk, Va.-based command's missions would be reassigned to other organizations but should be retained in the Norfolk-Suffolk area of Virginia. Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno commands Joint Forces Command, which is responsible for the military's joint training, doctrine and operations. In August, Gates said that with the depth of joint experience now established in the services through experience in Afghanistan, Iraq and around the world, the need for such a joint advocate has lessened. The military no longer requires a "separate four-star combatant command, which, in the case of [Joint Forces Command] entails about 2,800 military and civilian positions and roughly 3,000 contractors of all kinds at an annual cost of at least $240 million to operate," the secretary said. In a written statement issued today, Odierno pledged all possible help for the command's work force. "We continue to work closely with the Pentagon, the Virginia [congressional] delegation and the governor's office in our detailed planning effort," the statement said. "The input and involvement of the Virginia delegation and the governor's office have been very valuable to me, and we will continue to work together towards a final plan in the near future. "U.S. Joint Forces Command has an exceptionally skilled and capable work force that will continue to make contributions to the joint warfighter," the general continued. "We will do everything we can to assist the work force going forward." |
| Biographies: Robert M. Gates |
Saturday, January 8, 2011
President Authorizes U.S. Joint Forces Command Closing
2011 C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Training Seminar Registration Notice
(01/07/2011)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be hosting the 2011 C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Training Seminar. This year, CBP will be hosting two seminars due to the interest of previous events and to expand the opportunity to as many member companies to attend as possible. The first seminar will be held in San Diego, California on March 29-31, 2011. The second seminar will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 8-9, 2011. This year’s theme is “A Decade of Supply Chain Security and Innovation”.In New Orleans there will be one session:
Schedule:
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Registration
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Registration
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Registration
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM – General Session
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Registration
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM – General Session
Thursday, June 9, 2011
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM – Supply Chain Security Workshops
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM – Supply Chain Security Workshops
Location:
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Expenses for lodging are the responsibility of the C-TPAT members. Please do not make reservations at the hotels until you have received confirmation of your attendance. Those members who successfully register for the first seminar will not be eligible to register for the second seminar.
These seminars are open to certified C-TPAT members only. Attendees should be individuals directly responsible for the implementation of the C-TPAT program throughout the organizations’ supply chain.
The agenda for both seminars will focus on facing the challenges of balancing security needs and economic efficiency in today’s environment. In addition to significant program updates, joint CBP/Trade presentations, panel discussions, and seminar workshops will be conducted.
This year's C-TPAT Training seminars will include topics such as:
- Anatomy of a PIA
- Conducting a Supply Chain Security Risk Assessment
- Evidence of Implementation/Documentation
- Suspensions and Removals
- CBP Risk Indicators
- Developing a Security Training & Awareness Program
- Proactive Approaches to Security Breach Prevention
There will be no registration fee for this seminar; however space is limited to 1,200 participants in San Diego and 600 participants in New Orleans.
C-TPAT Training Seminar Registration for both conferences will be conducted via an on-line registration process beginning January 5, 2011. Registration will open at 12:00 Noon Eastern Standard Time (9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time). Each company will be required to pick one seminar only for two participants.
You must have your C-TPAT account number to register. If you do not have it immediately available, you will not be able to register in a timely manner!
Attendees will be selected based on certified membership status and on a first come first served basis. Tier 3 members will be given preference for the event they choose. Attendance is limited to a maximum of two (2) persons per C-TPAT certified account. At least one person registering to attend must be a designated point of contact (POC) listed in the company’s C-TPAT Portal account. At time of registration, members will be required to provide identifying information exactly as it appears in the C-TPAT Portal account. Identifying information will include: company name, C-TPAT account number, and POC email addresses. Information not accurately matching the information contained in the C-TPAT Portal may delay registration processing.
U.S. Border Patrol Seizes Nearly $1 Million in Marijuana in One Day
Calexico, California – In two separate incidents, U.S. Border Patrol agents seized an estimated 1,176 pounds of marijuana.
At approximately 9 p.m., three individuals were observed loading three large bundles into the back of a pickup truck near the Calexico East Port of Entry. The three individuals then attempted to return to Mexico before being apprehended by nearby Border Patrol agents.
The driver of the pickup was later questioned while parked at a nearby gas station. A consensual search of the vehicle yielded approximately 221 pounds of marijuana. The driver was arrested and transported to the Calexico Border Patrol Station along with the other three suspects.
The second incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m., while a canine team was conducting a routine inspection of a railroad yard near downtown Calexico. A canine alert resulted in the discovery of several small packages hidden in the undercarriage of a tanker car. Further examination of the packages yielded 955 pounds of marijuana.
Suspects and marijuana for both incidents were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
CBP Finds 85-Year-Old Man with Marijuana at Calexico Port
Calexico, Calif. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers conducting inspections at the Calexico downtown port of entry yesterday arrested an 85-year-old man after they found 217 pounds of marijuana hidden in the truck he was driving.
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Wednesday afternoon at about 2:30 p.m., the 85-year-old driver of a white 1993 Nissan stake bed pickup truck entered the Calexico border station for inspection. During an interview with a CBP officer, the officer noticed discrepancies with the truck, so he pulled it and the driver aside for a more in-depth examination.
Officers conducted a physical inspection and canine screening of the truck, resulting in the discovery of 35 wrapped packages of marijuana, valued at $98,800, in a compartment in the bed of the pickup.
The man, a resident of Calexico, Calif. was arrested for the alleged smuggling attempt.
CBP seized the marijuana and conveyance.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
1300 Harlem Road - Property Damage Only Accident
Slick roads may be a contributing factior
CBP Officers Reunite Runaway Teen With Mother at El Paso Port of Entry
El Paso, Texas -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the El Paso Port of Entry detained a juvenile girl yesterday reported as missing to authorities by her mother in El Paso.
“Our officers did an outstanding job in detaining and confirming the identity of this missing juvenile,” said Bill Molaski, U.S. Customs and Border Protection El Paso port director, “CBP officers at the El Paso Port of Entry identify approximately two dozen wanted people every week because of our inspection process.”
The missing juvenile detection was made at approximately 2:47 p.m. when a 14-year-old entered the Bridge of the Americas crossing from Mexico. The juvenile told CBP officers that she had fled from home and was in Juarez. CBP officers performed a query and found that there was a National Crime Information Center lookout for the resident of El Paso. CBP officers took custody of the juvenile and confirmed the lookout. The juvenile was turned over to El Paso police officers.
In addition to the missing juvenile, CBP officers at the El Paso port were busy performing their anti-terrorism mission and associated enforcement responsibilities during the day. Enforcement highlights of the day were one currency seizure and four marijuana smuggling attempts that were stopped. CBP officers seized $13,534 and a total of 103.85 pounds of marijuana Wednesday.
CBP officers also recorded seven immigration violations at area ports including six intended immigrants and one imposter. Intended immigrants will use a legally issued border-crossing card (laser visa) to live or work in the United States, which is not authorized. They also lose their documents and are generally returned to Mexico. Imposters generally will use a legitimate entry document assigned to another person and present it as their own. Violators generally lose their documents, can be prosecuted and go to jail or are returned to Mexico.
CBP officers working at the El Paso port made one seizure of an agricultural item - prohibited pork. The violator paid $300 in penalties in association with the violation.
CBP officers working at area ports made a total of two fugitive apprehensions during the day.
CBP Field Operations is responsible for securing our borders at the ports of entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers’ primary mission is anti-terrorism; they screen all people, vehicles, and goods entering the United States, while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel into and out of the United States. Their mission also includes carrying out traditional border-related responsibilities, including narcotics interdiction, enforcing immigration law, protecting the nation’s food supply and agriculture industry from pests and diseases, and enforcing trade laws.
Agents Seize More Than $1.4 Million Worth of Marijuana
Garceño, Texas ─ More than $1.4 million worth of marijuana was seized by U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Rio Grande City Station Wednesday.
The marijuana was found at a ranch where the agents were responding to a report of suspicious activity. At the ranch the agents followed a trail to an abandoned, partially-built cinderblock building.
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Inside the building the agents found more than 220 packages of marijuana, with a weight of more than 1,700 pounds.
The Drug Enforcement Administration assumed custody of the marijuana.
“Thanks to an alert citizen speaking up and reporting suspicious activity, these drugs won’t make it into our communities,” Chief Patrol Agent Rosendo Hinojosa said. “When people speak up and take a stand against crime, our communities and, ultimately, the nation as a whole are safer.”
To report suspicious activity, call the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector’s toll-free telephone number at 1-800-863-9382.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
Agents Seize More Than 6,400 Pounds of Dope in 24 Hours
Edinburg, Texas - Nearly $6.5 million worth of marijuana was confiscated by U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector in multiple seizures throughout the area Tuesday.
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More than 2,200 pounds of marijuana, with a value of more than $1.8 million, was found inside the vehicles.
Nearly 2,000 additional pounds of marijuana was seized by agents assigned to the Weslaco Station when they saw about 20 people loading bundles into a Ford pickup near the river. Agents attempted to stop the vehicle as it traveled north at a high rate of speed, but the driver turned the vehicle around and sped back south. The driver and passenger jumped out near the river and swam to Mexico.
Inside the truck agents found 131 bundles of marijuana, with a value of more than $1.5 million.
Several additional seizures occurred throughout the area, bringing the total amount of marijuana seized to more than 6,400 pounds. The Drug Enforcement Administration assumed custody of the narcotics.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
CBP Officers Make "First Ever" Insect Discovery
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Port Everglades discovered an unwanted alien hitching a ride in a shipment of Travertine tile in a container arriving from Turkey.
While conducting an inspection of the container on December 20, agriculture specialists found the adult insect, which was later identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture entomologist as a Eurygaster maura Linnaeus. The USDA, after a search of their database confirmed that it is the first time this particular species has been intercepted at Port Everglades.
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CBP agriculture specialists issued an Emergency Action Notification requiring the importer to fumigate the container and its contents.
“U.S. Customs and Border Protection Field Operations in Miami is actively engaged in all aspects of our mission to protect the homeland. Our agriculture specialists ensure that invasive species that could cause irreparable harm to this country's diverse agricultural and natural resources do not have the opportunity to enter and become established," stated Greg McCann, acting director of field operations for CBP in Miami.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
Shipmate of the Week – BM2 Ryan Anderson
Shipmate of the Week – BM2 Ryan Anderson
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011
Written by: LTJG Stephanie Young
This is the first post in our new series entitled “Shipmate of the Week” that will highlight contributions of active, reserve, veteran, civilian, auxiliary, and family members of the United States Coast Guard. We look forward to bringing you a new post every Friday sharing the extraordinary actions of the men and women of the Coast Guard.
Petty Officer Anderson stands by 62 bales of cocaine interdicted from a go-fast vessel off Panama. The cocaine had an estimated street value of $48 million. U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of LT David Ratner.
As night descends upon the coast of Nicaragua, Coast Guard Cutter Thetiswatchstanders spot a go-fast on the ship’s radar. A small boat launches and a helicopter from the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron is airborne. A three-hour chase ensues – ending with the interdiction of five suspected narco-terrorists. This adrenaline-filled pursuit has all the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster, but it’s all just another day’s work for boat driver Ryan Anderson.
As a boatswain’s mate aboard Thetis, Petty Officer Second Class Anderson is the cutter’s only qualified tactical pursuit coxswain. That means Anderson is the one to count on when it’s time to chase down drug runners and other threats.
Petty Officer Anderson is a boatswain’s mate aboard Coast Guard Cutter Thetis and is also a qualified tactical pursuit coxswain. U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of LT David Ratner.
His skills were put to the test last month as Thetis patrolled the Caribbean. Thetis was off the coast of Nicaragua when Anderson and his crew got the call to man their small boat.
With the small boat, helicopter and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection aircraft in place, the assets began tracking the vessel. As the tactical pursuit coxswain, Anderson is responsible for getting the boarding team – including gunners, boarding officer and boarding team members – to the suspected drug smugglers. While this duty means driving into the line of fire, he relies on his experience and training.
“My experience driving boats for nine years let me stay calm and keep my crew safe,” said Anderson. “You have to make that call with your experience and judgment as you assess each situation.”
The suspects attempted to outrun the boats and aircraft, but after more than three hours of pursuit, the suspects couldn’t shake Anderson and gave up. As Thetis’ boarding team closed in on the vessel, the smugglers jettisoned their illicit cargo.
The crew boarded the go-fast, securing the suspects and cargo. In addition to the five bales discovered on the vessel, the small boat was able to recover 15 more bales floating nearby.
Later in the patrol, Anderson and the interdiction team were back in action as they intercepted another go-fast approximately 160 miles off the coast of Panama.
Each interdiction case presents different tests and trials, and this one was no different. As Anderson drove his crew to the intercepted boat, it was clear the vessel was taking on water – and fast.
“This was a high pressure situation – the boat was gradually sinking from the second we came on scene,” describes Anderson. “My crewmembers were on board to take control of the vessel as it was taking on water over the stern, so I had to do my best to maintain focus.”
Click the above image to see a video of the cocaine being offloaded and to hear a description of the interdiction by Lt. j.g. Erin Palmer, the boarding officer for the seizure. U.S. Coast Guard video.
The boarding team’s diligence paid off; 62 bales of cocaine were found aboard the go-fast, and the three people on board were taken into custody. On that day, 3,400 pounds of cocaine were seized, with an estimated street value of $48 million.
“There is a lot of pride that you get to stop the drugs from hitting the streets,” said Anderson. “There’s a lot of training and hard work that goes into this and it’s great to see the results at the end.”
There aren’t many people who can face this challenging fast paced environment day in and day out. But for Anderson, and others defending the nation’s borders, it comes with the territory.
Do you know a Shipmate that has done something great for the service, the missions or the public? Please submit your nominations using the “Submit Ideas” link on the right.
SUBJ: MILITARYSAVES 2011 CAMPAIGN
R 071804Z JAN 11
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COMDTNOTE 1740
SUBJ: MILITARYSAVES 2011 CAMPAIGN
1. MILITARYSAVES IS A SOCIAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN TO PERSUADE,
MOTIVATE, AND ENCOURAGE MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SAVE
MONEY EVERY MONTH, AND TO CONVINCE LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BE
AGGRESSIVE IN PROMOTING AUTOMATIC SAVINGS. IT WAS WAS DEVELOPED AND
TESTED BY ITS NON-PROFIT SPONSOR, CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA, AND
DOD, FROM 2003 TO 2006 AND LAUNCHED THROUGHOUT DOD IN 2007. WHILE IT
IS AN ONGOING CAMPAIGN, THE MILITARY COMMUNITY FOCUSES ON FINANCIAL
READINESS DURING MILITARY SAVES WEEK. FOR 2011 THAT WEEK IS 20-27
FEBRUARY. WE ENCOURAGE ALL COAST GUARD (CG) COMMANDS AND CG PERSONNEL
TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CAMPAIGN.
2. AS A FIRST STEP, GO TO WWW.MILITARYSAVES.ORG AND TAKE THE PLEDGE
TO SAVE REGULARLY. THIS SEEMINGLY SIMPLE GESTURE CAN HAVE A POWERFUL
IMPACT IN SOLIDIFYING YOUR BEST INTENTIONS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR
FUTURE.
3. SINCE POOR FINANCIAL READINESS AFFECTS MISSION EXECUTION, IT IS
ALSO A COMMAND ISSUE. ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT WITH THE ECONOMIC
CHALLENGES OF TODAY, A SOUND SAVINGS INITIATIVE IS CRITICAL TO
HELPING OUR SHIPMATES ACHIEVE FINANCIAL FITNESS. MILITARY SAVES WEEK
PRESENTS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ENCOURAGE, MOTIVATE, AND EDUCATE
ALL PERSONNEL TO INCREASE PERSONAL SAVINGS, DECREASE DEBT, AND
DEVELOP FINANCIAL FITNESS HABITS THAT LEAD TO IMPROVED PERSONAL
FINANCIAL STABILITY AND ULTIMATELY TO MISSION READINESS.
4. COMMANDING OFFICERS AND LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS CAN ALSO SUPPORT
THEIR PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES BY FOSTERING A CULTURE THAT
ENCOURAGES ALL TO SAVE, BUILD WEALTH, AND AVOID THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL
OF DEBT WHICH CAUSES FINANCIAL DISTRESS. DELIBERATE ACTIONS BY
COMMANDS CAN HELP CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE SHIPMATES ARE
COMFORTABLE DISCUSSING FINANCIAL ISSUES EARLY WITH THEIR CHAIN OF
COMMAND. THIS WILL ALSO INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THEY WILL BE
MORE WILLING TO SEEK REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE RESOURCE FOR
ASSISTANCE.
5. YOUNGER PEOPLE OFTEN SAY THEY JUST DO NOT MAKE ENOUGH MONEY TO
SAVE MONEY RIGHT NOW. THE REALITY IS THAT SAVING MONEY TODAY WILL
HAVE THE GREATEST EFFECT ON YOUR NET WORTH IN THE FUTURE. TIME, NOT
MONEY IS YOUR GREATEST ASSET. EVEN SMALL AMOUNTS OF MONEY SAVED
PERIODICALLY OVER TIME STARTING NOW WILL PRODUCE VAST AMOUNTS OF
MONEY FOR YOU IN THE FUTURE. THE REASON FOR THIS IS COMPOUND
INTEREST, WHERE MONEY IS EARNED ON THE PRINCIPAL AND THE INTEREST
THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY EARNED. THIS WILL ALLOW YOUR MONEY TO DOUBLE OR
TRIPLE OVER TIME. FOR EXAMPLE, SEAMAN HARDCHARGER PUTS AWAY 2000
DOLLARS A YEAR STARTING AT AGE 22. SEAMAN LAIDBACK DECIDES TO WAIT
SIX YEARS BEFORE HE STARTS SAVING. HARDCHARGER STOPS HIS SAVINGS
AFTER 6 YEARS AND HAS SAVED A TOTAL OF 12,000 DOLLARS WHILE LAIDBACK
IS JUST GETTING STARTED. BOTH WIND UP WITH THE SAME AMOUNT AT AGE 65,
ABOUT 1,235,350 DOLLARS. EACH OF THEM EARNED 12 PERCENT BUT LAIDBACK
HAD TO SAVE 74,000 DOLLARS INSTEAD OF THE 12,000 DOLLARS HARDCHARGER
SAVED. THE KEY POINT HERE IS THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO START SAVING
EARLY INSTEAD OF WAITING. YOU CAN DO THIS BY OPENING A THRIFT SAVINGS
PLAN (TSP) ACCOUNT RIGHT NOW AND START SAVING 5 OR 10 PERCENT. IF YOU
ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT, CONSIDER RAISING THE CONTRIBUTION.
6. USEFUL RESOURCES RELATED TO MILITARYSAVES 2011, EDUCATION ON
SAVINGS, AND DEBT MANAGMENT INCLUDE:
A. MILITARYSAVES - WWW.MILITARYSAVES.ORG. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING
AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE SAVINGS PLEDGE, THIS SITE PROVIDES
INFORMATION ON HOW TO SAVE ON AUTO PURCHASES, SAVE FOR EMERGENCIES,
SAVE FOR A HOME, GET OUT OF DEBT, AND MANAGE SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS.
IT ALSO PROVIDES AN ONLINE TOOLKIT TO HELP MILITARY UNITS PROMOTE
MILITARYSAVE 2011. THIS TOOLKIT INCLUDES POSTERS, FLYERS, PUBLIC
SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, CHECKLISTS, GRAPHICS, AND A SAMPLE OPLAN FOR A
MILITARYSAVES CAMPAIGN (SAVER DRIVE).
B. TSP - WWW.USCG.MIL/PPC/TSP.ASP(NUMBER SIGN)LIMITS. PROVIDES
INFORMATION AND RELATED LINKS FOR INITIATING AND UPDATING TSPS. TO
SPECIFY THE WAY YOU WANT YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE INVESTED, USE THE
TSP WEB SITE HTTP://WWW.TSP.GOV/INDEX.HTML OR THE THRIFTLINE AT
504-255-8777.
C. COAST GUARD WORK-LIFE - WWW.USCG.MIL/WORKLIFE/FINANCIAL.ASP.
PROVIDES LINKS TO MANY FINANCIAL TOOLS AND RELATED RESOURCES.
D. WORKLIFE4YOU - WWW.WORKLIFE4YOU.COM OR 800-222-0364. PROVIDES
ALL CG EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES
TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. IT IS ALSO A GOOD SOURCE FOR
INFORMATION RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL LOANS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
USE "USCG" (SMALL CASE) FOR BOTH USER NAME AND PASSWORD.
E. FEEDTHEPIG.ORG - HTTP://WWW.FEEDTHEPIG.ORG. SPONSORED BY THE
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND THE
ADVERTISING COUNCIL, THE GOAL OF THIS SITE IS TO ENCOURAGE AMERICANS
TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR PERSONAL FINANCES. THIS SITE PROVIDES USEFUL
INFORMATION IN A HUMOROUS WAY. INCLUDES SAVINGS TIPS, DISCUSSION
FORUMS, EDUCATIONAL GAMES, AND OTHER USEFUL AND EDUCATIONAL TOOLS.
F. SAVEANDINVEST.ORG - WWW.SAVEANDINVEST.ORG. THIS SITE IS A GOOD
SOURCE FOR OBJECTIVE ANSWERS AND UNBIASED INVESTING RESOURCES. IT
INCLUDES USEFUL TOOLS AND STRAIGHT-TALKING FINANCIAL ADVICE. THIS IS
A FREE SERVICE OF THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND WAS DESIGNED WITH MILITARY MEMBERS
IN MIND.
G. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC) -
WWW.FDIC.GOV/INDEX.HTML. FDIC IS AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT WHOSE MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE
IN THE U.S. FINANCIAL SYSTEM. THEIR WEBSITE PROVIDES A WEALTH OF
CONSUMER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE BANKING INDUSTRY. THE SITE ALSO
OFFERS RESOURCES TO EDUCATE AND PROTECT CONSUMERS INCLUDING THE MONEY
SMART COMPUTER-BASED INSTRUCTION (CBI) COURSE, A FRIENDLY AND EASY TO
USE LEARNING TOOL THAT TEACHES THE 10 MODULES OF THE MONEY SMART
CURRICULUM. EACH MODULE GENERALLY TAKES BETWEEN 20-30 MINUTES TO
COMPLETE.
H. NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING (NFCC) -
WWW.NFCC.ORG.
PROVIDES USEFUL INFORMATION AND SERVICES RELATED TO DEBT MANAGEMENT.
CG MUTUAL ASSISTANCE (WWW.CGMAHQ.ORG) HAS LONG PARTNERED WITH NFCC
AND WILL PAY REASONABLE FEES FOR COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDED BY
THEIR MEMBER AGENCIES, CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE (CCCS)
OFFICES, NATION-WIDE. TO FIND A CCCS OFFICE NEAR YOU GO TO
WWW.NFCC.ORG/FIRSTSTEP/FIRSTSTEP(UNDERSCORE)01.CFM OR CALL
1-800-388-2227.
7. ADDRESSING THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF OUR SHIPMATES IS BOTH AN
INDIVIDUAL AND A LEADERSHIP ISSUE. PLEASE CONSIDER USING THE
MILITARYSAVES CAMPAIGN AS BOTH A PERSONAL AND COMMAND OPPORTUNITY TO
PRACTICE AND PROMOTE POSITIVE FINANCIAL BEHAVIOR. AND REMEMBER TO
TAKE THE MILITARYSAVES PLEDGE AT WWW.MILITARYSAVES.ORG.
8. POC: MR JOHN REIBLING, COMMANDANT (CG-1112), AT (202) 475-5161, OR
VIA E-MAIL AT JOHN.S.REIBLING(AT)USCG.MIL.
9. CAPT D. E. CULKIN, JR., ACTING DIRECTOR OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND
WORK-LIFE, SENDS.
10. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
SUBJ: 2011 COAST GUARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OPEN SEASON
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SUBJ: 2011 COAST GUARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OPEN SEASON
1. THE COAST GUARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS SOLICITING
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2011-2012 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR. THESE FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY MAJOR BENEFACTOR ORGANIZATIONS
WHICH ARE: THE ARNOLD SOBEL ENDOWMENT FUND (SOBEL), THE COAST GUARD
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND (FOUNDATION), THE COMMANDER RONALD J.
CANTIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND (CANTIN), THE DANIEL J. CHRISTOVICH
SCHOLARSHIP FUND (CHRISTOVICH), THE WESTBROOK SCHOLARSHIP FUND
(WESTBROOK), AND THE CLAY MAITLAND COAST GUARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
(MAITLAND). MAJOR CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE SELECTION OF AWARDEES
INCLUDE SCHOLASTIC PROMISE, MOTIVATION, MORAL CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP
QUALITIES, AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP FOR ALL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS.
2. THE SOBEL ENDOWMENT FUND HONORS RADM ARNOLD SOBEL, WHOSE
AFFILIATION WITH THE COAST GUARD BEGAN DURING WORLD WAR II WHEN HE
COMMANDED A TANK LANDING SHIP IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. HE IS KNOWN FOR
HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MARITIME COMMUNITY, IMPACT ON THE "ONE COAST
GUARD" CONCEPT THROUGH HIS RESERVE SERVICE, AND HIS PHILANTHROPIC
EFFORTS WITH THE COAST GUARD FOUNDATION. THIS FUND WILL PROVIDE TWO
OR MORE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR. THE SOBEL
SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDES UP TO 5,000 DOLLARS PER YEAR AND IS RENEWABLE
FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS, AS LONG AS THE STUDENT, IN THE OPINION OF
THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, CONTINUES TO QUALIFY.
3. THE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH PROCEEDS
FROM ITS GOLF TOURNAMENTS. TOURNAMENTS ARE HELD IN WASHINGTON DC,
LONG BEACH, CA, MONMOUTH, NJ, AND STONINGTON, CT. THIS FUND WILL
PROVIDE TWO OR MORE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2011-2012 ACADEMIC SCHOOL
YEAR. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS RANGE FROM 2,500 TO 5,000 DOLLARS PER YEAR
AND MAY BE AWARDED ONE YEAR OR UP TO FOUR YEARS.
4. THE CANTIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND HONORS COMMANDER RONALD J. CANTIN WHO
RETIRED IN 2007 AFTER A DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN THE COAST GUARD
WHERE HE SERVED IN NEARLY EVERY ASPECT OF THE MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM
AND EARNED NUMEROUS NATIONAL LEVEL CREDENTIALS BOTH AS A RESPONDER
AND INSTRUCTOR OF MARINE SAFETY. THE CANTIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND WILL
PROVIDE ONE, NON-RENEWABLE, 2,500 DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE
2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR.
5. THE CHRISTOVICH SCHOLARSHIP FUND HONORS THE CAREER OF COMMANDER
DANIEL J. CHRISTOVICH. HIS CAREER ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDE DECK WATCH
OFFICER ABOARD CGC JARVIS, COMMANDING OFFICER OF CGC CAPE GEORGE,
OFFICER-IN-CHARGE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT DETACHMENT 7TH DISTRICT, AND
SEVERAL KEY STAFF OFFICER POSITIONS THOUGHOUT COAST GUARD
HEADQUARTERS. LATER, CDR CHRISTOVICH WORKED IN THE FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT ARENA FOR THE COAST GUARD CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER IN THE
OFFICE OF POLICY AND IN THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL SYSTEMS. UPON
RETIREMENT, HE WAS THE CHIEF OF PROGRAM, BUDGET AND EXECUTION
DIVISION FOR THE OFFICE OF COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATION, COMPUTERS
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. THIS FUND WILL PROVIDE ONE 2,500 DOLLAR
NON-RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR.
6. THE WESTBROOK SCHOLARSHIP FUND (WESTBROOK) HONORS THE WORK OF HUGH
WESTBROOK, AND HIS WIFE, CAROLE SHIELDS. MR. WESTBROOK IS A METHODIST
MINISTER WHO IN 1976 CO-FOUNDED A LOCAL MIAMI HOSPICE ORGANIZATION
THAT GREW TO BECOME VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION. HIS LEADERSHIP IN
AMERICAN HOSPICE CARE AND HIS WORK WITH CONGRESS HELPED TO DEVELOP
LANDMARK HOSPICE LEGISLATION, AND CONSEQUENTLY, FOUNDED THE HOSPICE
FOUNDATION OF AMERICA IN 1980. THE WESTBROOKS CONTINUE THEIR
COMMITMENT TO PHILANTHROPY IN SUPPORT OF MANY FOUNDATIONS,
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE COAST GUARD FOUNDATION. THE
WESTBROOK SCHOLARSHIP WILL PROVIDE ONE, NON-RENEWABLE, 2,500 DOLLAR
SCHOLARSHIP FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
7. THE CLAY MAITLAND COAST GUARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (MAITLAND)
HONORS THE WORK OF CLAY MAITLAND WHO EXCEEDED ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN
GIVING TO THE COAST GUARD FOUNDATION. THE MAITLAND SCHOLARSHIP WILL
PROVIDE A ONE, NON-RENEWABLE 5,000 DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP FOR THIS SCHOOL
YEAR TO A STUDENT PURSUING A DEGREE RELATED TO MARINE SCIENCE.
8. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE SOBEL, FOUNDATION, CANTIN, CHRISTOVICH,
WESTBROOK AND MAITLAND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE THE SAME. DEPENDENT CHILDREN
OF ACTIVE DUTY, RETIRED, OR DECEASED COAST GUARD ENLISTED PERSONNEL,
AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL IN THE COAST GUARD
RESERVE CURRENTLY ON ACTIVE DUTY ARE ELIGIBLE AND ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORTING UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS.
STUDENTS CURRENTLY ATTENDING COLLEGE ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY, AS LONG
AS THEY HAVE DEPENDENT STATUS WITH THEIR SPONSOR.
9. APPLICATION MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE SOBEL, FOUNDATION,
CANTIN, CHRISTOVICH, WESTBROOK AND MAITLAND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE THE
SAME. APPLICANTS WILL COMPETE FOR ALL OF THESE SCHOLARSHIPS VIA ONE
APPLICATION PACKET. YOU MAY OBTAIN APPLICATION MATERIALS AND
REQUIREMENTS FROM THE CG OFFICE OF WORK-LIFE WEBSITE AT
WWW.USCG.MIL/WORKLIFE. CLICK ON "FAMILY SUPPORT" AND THEN
"SCHOLARSHIPS". YOU MAY CONTACT THE FAMILY RESOURCE SPECIALIST (FRS)
AT YOUR SERVICING HEALTH, SAFETY AND WORK-LIFE FIELD OFFICE (HSWL FO)
(800-872-4957) FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE STUDENT
SHOULD NOT BE SUBMITTED. APPLICATION MATERIALS WILL ALSO BE
AVAILABLE ON THE COAST GUARD FOUNDATION WEBSITE UNDER THEIR
SCHOLARSHIP SECTION AT WWW.COASTGUARDFOUNDATION.ORG. APPLICATION
PACKAGES SHALL INCLUDE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS PLUS FOUR COPIES OF ALL
REQUIRED MATERIALS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. ONLY
ONE SEALED TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED. THE APPLICATION PACKAGE MUST
CONTAIN:
A. A COMPLETED COAST GUARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
(CG-6054),
B. A COMPLETED COAST GUARD FOUNDATION FINANCIAL AID FORM (CG-
6053),
C. A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM A SCHOOL OFFICIAL WHERE THE
STUDENT IS CURRENTLY ENROLLED,
D. OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS (IF THE STUDENT IS
CURRENTLY ATTENDING COLLEGE, THEN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
SHOULD BE SUBMITTED),
E. AN ESSAY EXPLAINING HOW THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL SUPPORT THE
STUDENTS EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS AS WELL AS THE STUDENTS MOTIVATION,
MORAL CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, AND SCHOLASTIC PROMISE.
THE ESSAY SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE
AND BE 500 WORDS OR LESS,
F. A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM THE COLLEGE/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL THE
STUDENT PLANS TO ATTEND, (STUDENTS AWAITING NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSION
TO THEIR CHOSEN INSTITUTION MAY SUBMIT A PHOTOCOPY OF THEIR ADMISSION
APPLICATION IN LIEU OF AN ACCEPTANCE LETTER), AND,
G. THE STUDENTS COLLEGE ENTRANCE SCORES (SAT, ACT, OR MAT, UNLESS
NOT REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION).
10. COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKETS FOR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS SHOULD
BE MAILED TO COMMANDANT (CG-1112), ATTN: FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS,
2100 2ND STREET, SW, STOP 7902, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7902. DHL,
FEDEX, OR OTHER EXPRESS MAIL METHODS ARE PREFERRED. PLEASE ALLOW FOUR
WEEKS IF USING U.S. POSTAL MAIL AND TWO WEEKS FOR OVERNIGHT EXPRESS
MAIL AS STRICT SECURITY PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN PLACED ON EXPRESS MAIL
ENTERING COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS. APPLICATIONS AND ALL REQUIRED
MATERIALS MUST ARRIVE AT COMMANDANT (CG-1112) NOT LATER THAN CLOSE OF
BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, 1 APRIL 2011. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL
NOT BE CONSIDERED. FAXED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
11.ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE MORE SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS:
A. THE CAPTAIN ERNEST W. FOX PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (FOX)
IS SPONSORED BY ELIZABETH, CLAY AND DEAN FOX TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF
THEIR LATE SON AND BROTHER, RESPECTIVELY, WHO SERVED 23 YEARS IN THE
COAST GUARD (1977-2000). THIS PROGRAM ESTABLISHED A PERPETUAL
SCHOLARSHIP AT THE AIRCRAFT REPAIR AND SUPPLY CENTER (NOW THE
AVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)), ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA TO
ASSIST THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING ENDEAVORS OF ALC PERSONNEL ONLY.
CAPTAIN FOX SERVED AS THE ASSISTANT CHIEF AND CHIEF OF THE REPAIR
DIVISION AT THE ALC FROM 1992 UNTIL 1996. EMPLOYEES OF ALC, ACTIVE
DUTY OFFICERS AND ENLISTED PERSONNEL, FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE
EMPLOYEES, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. THE FOX
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE ONE, NON-RENEWABLE, 1,000 DOLLAR
SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR. CONTACT THE ALC TRAINING
OFFICER/ESO CAREER DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR AT 252-335-6214 TO OBTAIN
INFORMATION ON ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES. APPLICATIONS
FOR THE FOX PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MUST BE SUBMITTED TO ALC BY
15 MARCH 2011.
B. THE FALLEN HEROES SCHOLARSHIP FUND SOLICITS APPLICATIONS ON A
CONTINUOUS BASIS YEAR ROUND. DEPENDENT COAST GUARD CHILDREN WHO LOSE
A PARENT IN COAST GUARD OPERATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE AND ENCOURAGED TO
APPLY FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS. THE FALLEN HEROES FUND WAS ESTABLISHED
BY JOHN AND DELINDA STATTS TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THE PARENTS OF MR.
STATTS, CAPTAIN FREDERICK STATTS AND MRS. SARA STATTS. CAPTAIN STATTS
GRADUATED FROM THE COAST GUARD ACADEMY IN 1936 AND SERVED WITH
DISTINCTION FOR 30 YEARS. HE RETIRED AS THE COMMANDING OFFICER OF
THE TRAINING CENTER IN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY. MRS SARA STATTS WAS
ACTIVE IN A NUMBER OF EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS, AND WAS RECOGNIZED IN
PRESIDENT GEORGE H. BUSHS "THOUSAND POINTS OF LIGHT" STATE OF THE
UNION ADDRESS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED BASED ON AVAILABLE FUNDING
BUT EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO ALL APPLICANTS
WHO ARE ACADEMICALLY ELIGIBLE. AWARDS ARE RENEWABLE FOR FOUR
CONSECUTIVE YEARS, AS LONG AS THE STUDENT, IN THE OPINION OF THE
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, CONTINUES TO QUALIFY. THE OFFICE OF WORK- LIFE
ENCOURAGES THOSE WHO KNOW OF THE LOSS OF A COAST GUARD SPONSOR WHILE
PERFORMING COAST GUARD OPERATIONS TO CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
MANAGER.
12. ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPOUSES, MILITARY
CHILDREN AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES CAN BE VIEWED AT THE OFFICE OF
WORK-LIFE WEBSITE AT WWW.USCG.MIL/WORKLIFE. CLICK ON "FAMILY SUPPORT"
AND THEN "SCHOLARSHIPS". SCROLL THE ENTIRE WEBSITE TO VIEW ALL
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES.
13. QUESTIONS REGARDING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES MAY BE DIRECTED TO
THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MANAGER, MRS. YVETTE WRIGHT AT 202-475-5159,
OR EMAIL AT YVETTE.D.WRIGHT(AT)USCG.MIL.
14. CAPT D.E. CULKIN, JR., ACTING DIRECTOR OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND
WORK-LIFE, SENDS.
15. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
2011 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE
R 071705Z JAN 11
ALCOAST 006/11
COMDTNOTE 5350
SUBJ:
1. JANUARY 17TH IS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING
JR. NATIONAL OBSERVANCE. THE THEME FOR THIS YEARS OBSERVANCE IS
"REMEMBER - CELEBRATE - ACT. A DAY ON, NOT A DAY OFF."
2. WHILE WE HAVE MADE A GREAT DEAL OF PROGRESS IN ADVANCING DR. KINGS
QUEST FOR EQUALITY, FREEDOM AND JUSTICE FOR ALL THROUGH NON-VIOLENT
CHANGE, 43 YEARS AFTER HIS PASSING, WE STILL HAVE MUCH TO LEARN FROM
THIS HERO. DR. KING DEDICATED SIGNIFICANT TIME AND EFFORT TO
COMMUNITY SERVICE. HE ONCE SAID THAT "LIFES MOST PERSISTENT AND
URGENT QUESTION IS: WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR OTHERS?"
3. AS COAST GUARD MEN AND WOMEN, YOU HAVE DEDICATED YOUR LIVES TO
ASSISTING OTHERS. DURING THIS YEARS MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
OBSERVANCE, IF THE OPPORTUNITY EXISTS, CONSIDER PARTICIPATING IN A
LOCAL SERVICE PROJECT WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS THAT ENHANCES
YOUR COMMUNITY. OPPORTUNITIES TO SPEND YOUR "DAY ON" CAN BE FOUND AT
HTTP://MLKDAY.GOV. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND INFORMATION ABOUT DR.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.THEKINGCENTER.COM.
4. ADM BOB PAPP, COMMANDANT, SENDS.
5. INTERNET RELEASE IS AUTHORIZED.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Joseph R. Giese, 24, of Winder, Ga., died Jan. 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
Release Date: January 8, 2011
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Office of the Press Secretary
"I am deeply saddened by reports that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Chief Judge John Roll and others were attacked today in Tucson, Arizona. There is no place in our society or discourse for such senseless and unconscionable acts of violence. Gabby is a steadfast representative for southern Arizona and both she and John are dedicated public servants.
"The Department of Homeland Security has offered all possible assistance to the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff's Office, who are leading the investigation. My thoughts and prayers are with Congresswoman Giffords, her family and staff, and all those who were injured in this difficult time."
DOD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
They died January 5 of wounds suffered at Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked their unit using an improvised explosive device.
Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Robert W. Pharris, 48, of Seymour, Mo. He was assigned to the Missouri National Guard Agri-Business Development Team IV, Jefferson City, Mo.
Spc. Christian J. Romig, 24, of Kenner, La. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Statement by ICE Director John Morton
Statement by ICE Director John Morton
"On behalf of the men and women of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), I was deeply saddened to learn of the shooting attack that gravely injured Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and took the life of Chief Judge John Roll earlier today in Tucson, Arizona.
"Congresswoman Giffords has always been a valuable partner to ICE in our shared effort to serve the nation and we pray for her recovery. All of us at ICE condemn this senseless act of violence and join the American people in seeking justice for the victims of this horrific act."
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