Reflections on the Ray Nagin Indictment and the Legacy Left Behind
When I saw the news headline in my email feed on late Friday afternoon that former New Orleans Mayor Ray …
Homeland Security
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano Stays Put
With President Barack Obama’s second term beginning, the White House has finally answered the question much of the homeland security …
‘Fortress America’ Changes a Uniquely American Moment
Inaugurations are truly magnificent moments. While there are still many parts of the world where the executive authority of a …
100 Percent Air Cargo Screening Exits Without Fanfare
Did you hear about the recent deadline to screen a million tons of foreign-borne air cargo before takeoff? No? Yeah, …
Wide Area Aerial Surveillance Technologies Evolve for Homeland Security and Other Applications
The Wide Area Aerial Surveillance (WAAS) systems that found improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Iraq and Afghanistan now lend themselves …
Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy: Comparisons and Lessons Learned
In the late summer and early fall of 2005, you could not turn on a TV, radio, or computer without …
USCGC William Flores
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Hurricane Sandy Recovery l Photos
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the pre-storm preparations made by the U.S. military were put to the test. …
Grading DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano’s Homeland Security Performance
It’s not unheard of in the professional world to hear someone say, “If you can’t measure performance, how do you …
USCG Commissions Third Fast Response Cutter, William Flores
On Nov. 3, 2012, the U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its third Sentinel-class fast response cutter (FRC), the William Flores (WPC …