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The Potomac Institute donated $25,000 to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, representing proceeds from sales of "Al Gray, Marine: The Early Years." Gen. Al Gray and author Scott Laidig were on hand to present the check with Mike Swetnam, CEO. Receiving the check were Karen Guenther, President, CEO and Founder of the Semper Fi Fund; and Bob Bowlin, Semper Fi Fund treasurer.
"Al Gray, Marine" is available in hardback and e-book versions on Amazon.com.
From left: Gen Al Gray, author Scott Laidig, Karen Guenther, Bob Bowlin, Mike Swetnam.
Potomac Institute Welcomes Peggy Evans - New Senior Fellow
Peggy Evans retired from government in 2013 after 24 years’ experience in intelligence and national security programs in CIA, the White House and the Senate. She also founded and led companies that built green homes and provided environmentally sustainable consulting services. Her service at the Office of Management and Budget from 1995-2000 focused on budget and programmatic oversight of the intelligence community and of the Department of Defense, culminating in her assignment as Acting Deputy Associate Director for National Security. During her 13 years at the Central Intelligence Agency starting in 1982, Peggy played many roles, including performing and managing analysis, operations, and covert action programs.
Prof Yonah Alexander featured in BBC Brasil article on Boston Bombing
Prof Alexander of ICTS was featured in an in-depth article looking at recent terrorism issues and trends, framing the discussion on how leaders should re-look at protecting the public, how smaller events may be connected and more challenges in the ongoing battle against terrorism.
Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies Report is Vital in Understanding 'Arc of Instability'
Reports and maps from Potomac Institute's IUCTS were included in recently published articles that referenced the IUCTS study titled "Terrorism in North Africa & the Sahel in 2012: Global Reach and Implications." Maps and other information were central to the coverage that includes comments by United Nations Security Council, discussion of Al Qaeda presence in Polisario camps, and coverage of the Arc of Instability.
- http://moroccoonthemove.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/africas-arc-of-instability-an-investigative-report-by-the-toronto-star/
- http://moroccoonthemove.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/perilous-desert-warns-of-qaeda-threat-in-sahara-polisario-run-camps-m-e-online/
- http://moroccoonthemove.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/arc-of-instability-could-turn-africa-into-launch-pad-for-terrorist-attacks-un-security-council/
Potomac Institute Welcomes Eric Womble, Senior Fellow
Eric Womble joins the Potomac Institute with many years of experience in the defense industry and the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. federal government.
Mr. Womble was an executive at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding and Huntington Ingalls Industries from 2004 through 2012. He was initially responsible for Large Deck Amphibious program and then the Advanced Capabilities Group that did R&D, strategic planning, advanced concepts and new business development for the Shipbuilding sector, which had $6 billion in annual sales. While at HII and Northrop Grumman Corporation, he also served in leading Corporate Programs Division.
He has over 23 years of experience serving in the Executive and Legislative Branches of the United States federal government. He became the National Security Advisor for Senator Trent Lott, Mississippi, in 1995. He was instrumental in setting and passing legislation and appropriations that positively impacted the Department of Defense, its service members and their families. He also coordinated all military, legislative and budget activities with the Pentagon, other Congressional offices, industry, academic institutions, the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Defense and Military Construction Appropriations Subcommittees.
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