Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE34961
2009-04-09 17:50:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF BLUE
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UNCLAS STATE 034961
SIPDIS
BAGHDAD FOR CHARGE PATRICIA A. BUTENIS FROM ACTING PM A/S FRANK
RUGGIERO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC ETTC KOMC IZ
SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF BLUE
LANTERN PROGRAM: DAVID HOWELL AND NATALIE AHN
UNCLAS STATE 034961
SIPDIS
BAGHDAD FOR CHARGE PATRICIA A. BUTENIS FROM ACTING PM A/S FRANK
RUGGIERO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC ETTC KOMC IZ
SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF BLUE
LANTERN PROGRAM: DAVID HOWELL AND NATALIE AHN
1. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the
outstanding performance of political-military officers David
Howell and Natalie Ahn in supporting the Blue Lantern
program. As you know, Blue Lantern is the Department's
primary instrument for monitoring the end-use of exported
defense articles, technology, and services. This program is
indispensable to PM's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
(PM/DDTC) in making informed licensing decisions, discovering
illicit supply networks, and deterring diversions of U.S.
military articles and technology.
2. Mr. Howell and Ms. Ahn have be integral to the
Department,s implementation of new enhanced end-use
monitoring measures required by Section 1228 of the National
Defense Authorization Act of 2008. They took the lead on
preparing and executing a Blue Lantern outreach visit to
Baghdad in February 2009, which achieved its primary
objective of ensuring the effective coordination of PM/DDTC,
the Embassy team, and MNSTC-I. Throughout the visit, Mr.
Howell and Ms. Ahn demonstrated professionalism in very
hostile environments.
3. The PM Bureau and the Department are grateful for the
efforts of Mr. Howell and Ms. Ahn, which have demonstrably
contributed to the security and integrity of U.S. defense
trade.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
BAGHDAD FOR CHARGE PATRICIA A. BUTENIS FROM ACTING PM A/S FRANK
RUGGIERO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC ETTC KOMC IZ
SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF BLUE
LANTERN PROGRAM: DAVID HOWELL AND NATALIE AHN
1. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the
outstanding performance of political-military officers David
Howell and Natalie Ahn in supporting the Blue Lantern
program. As you know, Blue Lantern is the Department's
primary instrument for monitoring the end-use of exported
defense articles, technology, and services. This program is
indispensable to PM's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
(PM/DDTC) in making informed licensing decisions, discovering
illicit supply networks, and deterring diversions of U.S.
military articles and technology.
2. Mr. Howell and Ms. Ahn have be integral to the
Department,s implementation of new enhanced end-use
monitoring measures required by Section 1228 of the National
Defense Authorization Act of 2008. They took the lead on
preparing and executing a Blue Lantern outreach visit to
Baghdad in February 2009, which achieved its primary
objective of ensuring the effective coordination of PM/DDTC,
the Embassy team, and MNSTC-I. Throughout the visit, Mr.
Howell and Ms. Ahn demonstrated professionalism in very
hostile environments.
3. The PM Bureau and the Department are grateful for the
efforts of Mr. Howell and Ms. Ahn, which have demonstrably
contributed to the security and integrity of U.S. defense
trade.
CLINTON