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Spotlight on Commerce: John Murphy, Chief Operating Officer, National Weather Service

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John Murphy, Chief Operating Officer, National Weather Service
Guest blog post by John Murphy, Chief Operating Officer, National Weather Service The National Weather Service (NWS) is proud to employ 1,034 U.S. military veterans -- about a quarter of our total workforce. Veterans bring a wealth of experience and extensive training in many areas to the civilian federal workforce, and we are fortunate to have them in our ranks. As Chief Operating Officer, I am...
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Spotlight on Commerce: Andrew Fiddes, Attorney Advisor, Disaster Recovery Program, Office of Chief Counsel, U.S. Economic Development Administration

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Andrew Fiddes (foreground) serving at Incident Command Post San Juan in the immediate aftermath of the devastating impacts of Hurricane Maria, is seen coordinating the initiation of the inflow of relief supplies in coordination with FEMA and Army/Navy elements.
Guest blog post by Andrew Fiddes, Attorney Advisor, Disaster Recovery Program, Office of Chief Counsel, U.S. Economic Development Administration I am an Attorney-Advisor in the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Office of Chief Counsel, where I support the Disaster Recovery Program, including EDA’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Recovery Assistance. My...
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Spotlight on Commerce: Kevin Cooley Director, Office of Planning & Programming for Service Delivery, National Weather Service

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Kevin Cooley Director, Office of Planning & Programming for Service Delivery, National Weather Service
Guest blog post by Kevin Cooley Director, Office of Planning & Programming for Service Delivery, National Weather Service President Reagan once said, "Some people live their entire lives wondering if they made a difference in the world…but Marines don't have that problem." This sentiment also applies to the dedicated career public servants I have had the honor to work with in government. As a...
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Spotlight on Commerce: Brian Copello, Executive Officer, Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Brian Copello, Executive Officer, Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Guest blog post by Brian Copello, Executive Officer, Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) I never feel worthy of the thanks some bestow upon me for my military service. First and of most importance, I have made so little sacrifice compared to so many brothers and sisters who have given more. And truth be told, my service was as much a...
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Veterans Day 2020

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Thank you Veterans
On November 11, Americans commemorate the service, sacrifice, and immeasurable contributions of our Nation’s veterans who have proudly worn our country’s uniform to defend and preserve our precious liberty. As we celebrate Veterans Day, we pause to recognize the brave men and women who have fearlessly and faithfully worked to defend the United States and our freedom.
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Spotlight on Commerce: Sameh Attia, Senior International Program Specialist, Office of General Counsel, Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP)

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Sameh Attia, Senior International Program Specialist, Office of General Counsel, Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP)
Guest blog post by Sameh Attia, Senior International Program Specialist, Office of General Counsel, Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) My name is Sameh Attia. I am a Senior International Program Specialist with the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) within the Office of General Counsel. I joined CLDP in 2012 after receiving an honorable military discharge in 2011. I am very honored...
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Spotlight on Commerce: Crystal Keaton, Administrative Support Specialist, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Crystal Keaton, Administrative Support Specialist, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Blog post by Crystal Keaton, Administrative Support Specialist, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) My name is Crystal Keaton, and I am grateful to be able to say that at the age of 38 I’ve had two careers. One in the U.S. Army SSG (Ret). The second is the position that I currently hold with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Center for Neutron Research as...
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Remarks by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the U.S. Department of Commerce Veterans Day Ceremony

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Good morning everyone. It is an honor for me to be addressing you — America’s Veterans who are working as cherished members of our team at the U.S. Department of Commerce. You probably are not aware that I personally served as an Army officer myself a long time ago. This shows how — as we go about our daily duties — it is easy to overlook the veterans in our midst. If you don’t mind me using a...
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Spotlight on Commerce: Vincent R. Gordon, Chief of the Administrative and Customer Services Division (ACSD), U.S. Census Bureau

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Ed. note: This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series highlighting the contributions of Department of Commerce African-American military veterans during Black History Month. Guest blog post by Vincent R. Gordon, Chief of the Administrative and Customer Services Division (ACSD), U.S. Census Bureau I currently serve as Division Chief of the Administrative and Customer Services Division...
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Spotlight on Commerce: Rachael Wilde, Division Chief of Trade and Information Programs, Office of Budget

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Ed. note: This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series highlighting the contributions of Department of Commerce African American veterans during Black History Month. The 2018 Black History Month theme, “African Americans in Times of War,” provides the framework for many stories related to African American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, veterans and civilians. The following is part of...
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