May 2011
Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager, Finance Employee... →
Samir Barai, a portfolio manager at two different New York-based hedge funds, and Son Ngoc Nguyen, an employee in the finance department of NVIDIA Corporation, pled guilty in Manhattan federal court…
Family Matters Blog: Blogger Honors Fallen, Their... →
AFPS’ Elaine Sanchez recalls a dignified transfer she attended, and notes the importance of honoring the courage and sacrifice of fallen service members and their families not just on Memorial Day,…
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography... →
Arturo Enrique Ochoa, of Houston, pled guilty to producing child pornography depicting young teenage boys engaged in sexually explicit activity at least since 2009 and distributing these and other…
National Guard Helps Storm-Damaged Communities →
More than 3,400 Guardsmen are on the ground in seven states helping communities devastated by deadly tornadoes and floods.
Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Role in... →
Ralph Appolon, the 12th and final defendant in a large-scale mortgage fraud ring, was sentenced in Boston, Massachusetts for his role in fraudulent property transactions that were part of a larger…
More on Poussin's Ordination →
In a previous article, I described how Poussin’s first Sacraments series was illicitly exported from Italy to the UK in the late 18th century. The illicit scheme was masterminded and coordinated…
Two More Somalis Plead Guilty to Charges Relating... →
Said Abdi Fooley and Abdi Jama Aqid, both of Somalia, pled guilty in Norfolk, Virginia to acts of piracy against the S/V Quest, which resulted in the murder of four United States citizens.
Strong Military is Key to Long-term U.S. Success,... →
The ultimate guarantee against success of aggressors, dictators and terrorists in the 21st century is the size, strength and global reach of the United States military, Defense Secretary Robert M….
IFAR Evening: What Frames Can Tell Us →
On Tuesday May 17, I attended the International Foundation for Art Research’s (IFAR) evening event “What Frames Can Tell Us” held at Christie’s New York. The event featured lectures by…
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NOAH BOURQUE ADDRESSES HIS GENERATION LIVE!
Noah Bourque, 9, addresses his generation on the issues that matter to him. After writing his own speech and delivering it with the grace of his mother, this American is intent on becoming PRESIDENT OF JUNIOR REPUBLICANS. Don’t miss the boat. Get on the ARK. The FUTURE IS NOW!
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Three Somalis Plead Guilty to Charges Relating to... →
Mohamud Hirs Issa Ali, Mohamud Salad Ali, and Ali Abdi Mohamed, all of Somalia, pled guilty in Norfolk, Virginia to acts of piracy and hostage-taking against the S/V Quest, which resulted in the…
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GCIS INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: Three Somalis Plead...
ISSUED BY: GCIS Communications Command Center
SOURCE: FBI
20May2011 8:15pmEST
GCIS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE: NORFOLK, VA—Mohamud Hirs Issa Ali, a/k/a Sanadaaq, 32; Mohamud Salad Ali, a/k/a Juguuf, 35; and Ali Abdi Mohamed, a/k/a Basher, 30, all of Somalia, pled guilty today in Norfolk federal court to acts of piracy and hostage-taking against the S/V Quest, which resulted in the...
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GCIS INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: Texas Man Guilty of...
ISSUED BY: GCIS Communications Command Center
SOURCE: FBI
20May2011 8:13pmEST
GCIS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE: McALLEN, TX—Jose Antonio Armendariz, 27, last known to reside in Penitas, Texas, has been found guilty of all 12 counts charged against him in relation to the 2006 hostage-taking of a local rancher, two 2006 carjackings, and the 2009 attempted carjacking of an off-duty...
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GCIS INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: DoD Contracts for May...
ISSUED BY: GCIS Communications Command Center
SOURCE: DOD
20May2011 8:10pmEST
GCIS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE:
CONTRACTS
NAVY
Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded $125,065,919 for fixed-price delivery order #0117 under their existing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (M67854-06-D-5028). This delivery order is issued against...
Gates Keeps Promise for Families at Fort Riley →
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates returned to Fort Riley, Kan., to deliver on a promise he made last year to open a new elementary school there.
Venezuelan Citizen Admits Obstructing SEC... →
Juan Carlos Horna Napolitano, a citizen of Venezuela residing in Pembroke Pines, Florida, pled guilty in Bridgeport, Connecticut to one count of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding of the…
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GCIS INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: Insurance Broker and...
ISSUED BY: GCIS Communications Command Center
SOURCE: FBI
19May2011 6:31pmEST
GCIS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE: NEWARK, NJ—A Newark federal grand jury has indicted Francis X. Gartland, an insurance broker, and Thomas J. O’Leary, the executive director of the South Amboy Housing Authority, for alleged federal election fraud, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. The...
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GCIS INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: Two Georgia Residents...
ISSUED BY: GCIS Communications Command Center
SOURCE: FBI
19May2011 6:28pmEST
GCIS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE: ATLANTA—SOLOMAN MANASSEH MUSTAFA, 37, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and KALANDRA ANNETTE WALLACE, 24, of Jonesboro, Georgia have been indicted on federal charges relating to a sex trafficking ring operating in the Atlanta area. MUSTAFA was arraigned today before United...
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GCIS INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: CEO of...
ISSUED BY: GCIS Communications Command Center
SOURCE: FBI
19May2011 6:25pmEST
GCIS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE: WASHINGTON—Jorge Granados, the former chief executive officer of Miami-based telecommunications company Latin Node Inc. (LatiNode), pleaded guilty today to conspiring to pay bribes to government officials in Honduras, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of...
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GCIS INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: DoD Contracts May...
ISSUED BY: GCIS Communications Command Center
SOURCE: DOD
19March2011 6:15pmEST
GCIS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE:
CONTRACTS
ARMY
AM General, LLC, South Bend, Ind., was awarded on May 9 a $164,426,332 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of 763 various models of the High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle for two foreign...
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GCIS INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: DoD Contracts, May...
ISSUED BY: GCIS Communications Command Center
SOURCE: DOD
19May2011 6:10pmEST
GCIS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE:
CONTRACTS
NAVY
Harris Corp., Rochester, N.Y., is being awarded a $59,789,249 firm-fixed-price contract to produce the Tactical Key Loader (TKL) KIK-11, which is a ruggedized key management device that supports the receipt, storage and issue/fill...
Forces Kill 60 Enemy Fighters in 3-day Operation →
Combined forces wrapped up a three-day operation in the Qiasar district of Faryab province, killing more than 60 insurgents.
Alaska Resident Pleads Guilty in California to... →
Antonio Bates, of Anchorage, Alaska, pled guilty in San Jose, California to sexually abusing a minor from 1989 through 1996. During that time, the victim was 6 to 13 years of age. The abuse occurred…
Officials Announce Finalists for Employer Awards →
Thirty employers have been chosen as finalists for the 2011 Secretary of Defense Freedom Awards for their support of their employees who serve in the National Guard and reserves.
Genovese Family Soldier Extradited from Italy to... →
Emilio Fusco was extradited from Italy to New York to face racketeering and other charges in connection with his role as a made member of the Genovese organized crime family.
Face of Defense: Deployed Soldier Becomes U.S.... →
Brazil native Army Spc. Rafael Santos brought back a prized possession when he returned to the United States from Afghanistan: his American citizenship.
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'You, Too, Can Shape History,' Gates Tells... →
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates took his message of public service to graduates of North Dakota State University and the University of Oklahoma, urging young people to “consider a life of service.”
CIA Ranks in Top 10 Desired Employers for Young... →
May 13, 2011 - With college graduations quickly approaching, many students are contemplating their next move in life. For most, this means finding a job. However, today’s college graduates aren’t…
Utah Man Indicted in Fraudulent Lien Scheme →
Harvey Douglas Goff, of Ogden, was charged with violations of federal law in connection with alleged schemes to obstruct justice, impede internal revenue laws, pass fictitious documents purporting to…
A Poussin Revisted →
Nearly a year has passed since I completed a work placement in the UK’s Museums, Libraries, and Archives (MLA) Council’s Cultural Property Unit, which oversees government indemnity schemes,…
Maryland Man Sentenced on Child Pornography... →
Rafael Luis Mieles, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for distributing child pornography in connection with an online ad he posted…
Immersive Technology Fuels Infantry Simulators →
A DOD program combines infrastructure, actors, and three-dimensional immersive technologies that replicate war to help Marines and soldiers make better, faster decisions on the ground.
DOD Committed to Realignment of Forces in Japan →
The Defense Department is committed to the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan and will uphold longstanding agreements between the United States and the nation, a defense spokesperson said.
Account Manager Pleads Guilty in New York to Role... →
Manosha Karunatilaka pled guilty in New York to conspiring to participate in an insider trading scheme in which he defrauded a public company to obtain material, non-public information and provided…
Woodson Praises Military's Medical Professionals →
The likelihood of survival for service members wounded in combat after medics arrive “remains at historic and unmatched levels,” Dr. Jonathan Woodson, the assistant defense secreatry for health…
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Most Wanted Terrorists
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Fugitive Child Pornographer Arrested in Chicago →
Ruben Sanchez, a former Bolingbrook, Illinois resident who was wanted for possession and distribution of child pornography and was the subject of a nationwide manhunt since February of 2009, was…
Mullen Says SEAL Team Represents All of Military →
The scene at the White House was “tense” during the assault on the compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, that killed Osama bin Laden, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said.
How an art theft's publicity and documentation can... →
Recently, I had a paper titled “How an art theft’s publicity and documentation can impact the stolen object’s recovery rate” accepted for publication in the Journal of Contemporary…
Face of Defense: Former Drill Sergeant, Trainee... →
Army 1st Lt. Anthony S. Goble, a former noncommissioned officer and drill instructor, met one of his former trainees during his deployment to Afghanistan.
Jersey City Creates Committee to Inventory... →
In past articles, I have written extensively on the benefits of maintaining up to date collection inventories. Accurate collection inventories enable an institution (or individual) to better…
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GCIS INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: Int'l Flight Diverted...
ISSUED BY: GCIS Communications Command Center
8May2011 3:47pmEST
GCIS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE:
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (BERNALILLO) *AIRCRAFT INCIDENT* INTERNAT. AIRPORT. DELTA FLT 1706 DETROIT TO SAN DIEGO DIVERTED FOR SECURITY THREAT. FBI ON SCN. DC2
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“GCIS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE” is an intelligence briefing presented by Griffith Colson Intelligence...
The Operation that Killed Bin Ladin →
May 4, 2011 - In the early morning hours of May 2nd in Pakistan, a U.S. military raid of an al-Qa’ida compound in Abbottabad killed America’s most wanted terrorist, Usama Bin Ladin. The mission’s…
Five Convicted of Selling Texas Driver's Licenses →
Five individuals, including a former Texas Department of Public Safety employee, pled guilty in McAllen, Texas in connection with their participation in a scheme to unlawfully provide Texas driver’s…
First Lady, Dr. Biden Honor Military Spouses at... →
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, paid an emotional tribute to military spouses and their children at the White House, May 6, 2011.
Aeromedical Evacuation Saves Lives in Afghanistan →
An aeromedical evacuation capacity unrivaled anywhere in the world is saving the lives of wounded warriors in Afghanistan.
Five Military Installations Receive Top Honors →
Teams from five military installations around the world received top awards for excelling at their mission despite the demands of war and recent natural disasters.
Korean War Soldiers Receive 'Hall of Heroes'... →
The nation’s two most recent Medal of Honor recipients were added to the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes roster in what Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said is a tribute to their enduring…
