Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC Hosts Conference on The Commission on the National Guard and Reserves Report: Where Do We Go From Here?

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On April 2, 2008, the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC is hosting a national conference on The Commission on the National Guard and Reserves Report: Where Do We Go From Here?, featuring two prominent Mainers: former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Charles L. Cragin. The conference will begin at 8:30 a.m. at 1800 K Street NW, B1 Conference Level.

Secretary Cohen will be giving the keynote address.

Assistant Secretary Cragin, a Raymond, Maine resident, will be sitting on a panel titled, Sustaining and Institutionalizing the Operational Reserve. Cragin's panel will include senior ranking military officials including: Dr. David Chu, Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel & Readiness; Lieutenant General Jack Stultz, Chief of the Army Reserve; Ms. Patricia Lewis, Commissioner, Commission on the National Guard and Reserves; and Major General Raymond Rees, Oregon's Adjutant General.

Maine leaders continue to play an important role on the national stage. Charlie Cragin commented, "It is an extraordinary honor to be able to work side-by-side with our nation's leaders in service to our men and women in the armed forces. We are at a crucial juncture in the continued mobilization and employment of the Guard and Reserve and this forum provides a great opportunity to focus on the future of an operational reserve force."

Cragin continued, "From my perspective I am extraordinarily fortunate in being able to serve on the national stage while living and working in Maine. The modern means of technology and transportation have allowed many Mainers to work at the very highest level, while enjoying a wonderful life in Maine."

Charlie Cragin is Senior Government Affairs Counselor at Maine Street Solutions, a Public Affairs and Consulting Service of Verrill Dana, LLP. He works in the Augusta and Washington, DC offices of Maine Street Solutions.

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