Admiral Thad W. Allen Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard to receive NDIAs 2008 Eisenhower Award

the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, Va.

Arlington, VA April 16, 2008 -- The National Defense Industrial Association has selected Admiral Thad W. Allen, 23rd Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, as the recipient of the 2008 Dwight D. Eisenhower Award. The award will be presented at NDIA's Annual Dinner, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, Va.

This will be the first time a representative of the United States Coast Guard will be presented the prestigious NDIA Eisenhower Award since its inception in 1979. Previous awardees include: Ambassador Jeanne J. Kirkpatrick, General Richard B. Myers, USAF, General Colin L. Powell, USA, and The Honorable Caspar W. Weinberger.

In his thirty eight years of service, Admiral Allen has held operational command both at sea and ashore, conducting missions to support the maritime safety, security and environmental stewardship interests of the Nation.

Admiral Allen is known for his reasoned leadership in times of crises and his tremendous ability to effect constructive change in an ever changing world. Nowhere is this more evident than in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, when he demonstrated superlative leadership as the Principal Federal Official for response and recovery operations, while also acting as the Coast Guard Chief of Staff. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, he was responsible for leading Coast Guard forces as Commander of the Atlantic Area and U.S. Maritime Defense Zone Atlantic.

About NDIA and the Eisenhower Award:

The National Defense Industrial Association (www.ndia.org) is America's leading defense industry association promoting national security. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Award is NDIA's most prestigious award and is accompanied by the Eisenhower Medal. The award is named in honor of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and serves to recognize his support for and contribution to a strong national security and robust defense industrial base. The Eisenhower Award and Medal recognize leadership and strategic impact at the highest levels of national security. The Eisenhower Award is bestowed annually on an individual who best reflects President Eisenhower's beliefs and support for a strong national security and industrial base.

About the Coast Guard:

Admiral Allen leads the largest component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), comprised of about 40,150 men and women on Active Duty, 7,000 civilians, 8,000 Reservists and 34,000 volunteer Auxiliarists. The Coast Guard is America's oldest continuous seagoing service and is a Federal law enforcement agency as well as a branch of the armed forces.

Contact:

Press inquiries should be directed to Becky Breeden,

Special projects contractor, National Defense Industrial Association

(rbreeden @ ndia.org).

Admiral Thad W. Allen Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard to receive NDIAs 2008 Eisenhower Award

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