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for us or the navy? >> supervisor kim: for either. >> for us, i can say as far as i know we have not headlighted work with tetratech. >> supervisor kim: how many contracts did the e.p.a. have with tetratech? >> i would have to look that up. but they are an important contractor for the e.p.a. and other agencies. >> supervisor kim: how often do members of federal contractors get sentenced to jail time? >> well, supervisor, i've worked for e.p.a. for 33 years, and off the top of my head, i cannot recollect this type of situation. >> supervisor kim: do you think this is extraordinary? >> i do think it's an extraordinary situation? >> supervisor kim: given the extraordinary nature of the situation, wouldn't it make common sense for the navy and the e.p.a. to suspend all of their contract work with this company? [applause] >> supervisor kim: these are public taxpayer dollars. they lied to us. they went to jail. in your 33 years as a government administrator, you cannot recollect any time that you have seen an e
for us or the navy? >> supervisor kim: for either. >> for us, i can say as far as i know we have not headlighted work with tetratech. >> supervisor kim: how many contracts did the e.p.a. have with tetratech? >> i would have to look that up. but they are an important contractor for the e.p.a. and other agencies. >> supervisor kim: how often do members of federal contractors get sentenced to jail time? >> well, supervisor, i've worked for e.p.a. for 33 years,...
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i hope that the navy will commit to that. >> yeah. as i said earlier, we have engaged with the regulatory agencies. we are all in to assist in whatever activities can provide additional information to allay the concerns of the parcel a residents. i don't know what exactly those actions are. we posed those questions to the regulatory agency on thursday, but we are committed to address the actions on parcel a. >> supervisor kim: i don't want to put you on the spot because i know that you're not the only decision maker, but for folks that are listening, it's great to say we're going to look to see what additional information we can share, and that we have to go to a different board and this board to get a confirmation of what we're going to do, but this is what i mean by a bureaucratic response. by the way, this is what i do. i will also give a bureaucratic response on a number of different things, but i think on an issue like this, we have to say yes, we're going to do it, and you can't say, we're going to ask another committee. this is
i hope that the navy will commit to that. >> yeah. as i said earlier, we have engaged with the regulatory agencies. we are all in to assist in whatever activities can provide additional information to allay the concerns of the parcel a residents. i don't know what exactly those actions are. we posed those questions to the regulatory agency on thursday, but we are committed to address the actions on parcel a. >> supervisor kim: i don't want to put you on the spot because i know that...
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what about the navy? just say i agree with the marins. >> i agree with the marines say. >> i never thought i would hear the navy saying that. >> there is no day line between us. >> let's talk about what that means. do you support a residual force in iraq to make sure isis never comes back if the iraq is would agree, general? >> if the iraqi would ask us to stay, it would be in my opinion that would be a good decision for us. >> thank you. syria, we have 2200 people in eastern syria working with syrian democratic forces to make sure isis is destroyed. is that correct, general? >> the mission of that force is to defeat isis. >> right. about 250 marines. is that correct? >> i'd rather not get into the he can act numbers. >> submarines. >> there are submarines there, yes, sir. >> here's my question. to hold the territory, there has to be a holding force or they'll come back? >> if there is a vac you'll, then they will move into it, yes. >> i like partners helping us hold. do you believe it would be smart for a
what about the navy? just say i agree with the marins. >> i agree with the marines say. >> i never thought i would hear the navy saying that. >> there is no day line between us. >> let's talk about what that means. do you support a residual force in iraq to make sure isis never comes back if the iraq is would agree, general? >> if the iraqi would ask us to stay, it would be in my opinion that would be a good decision for us. >> thank you. syria, we have 2200...
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what did the navy do? 'cause it was not in the press. we read about the whistle blower and the two that are going to jail, so that is the public narrative. can you explain what the navy did when they detected the discrepancy first. >> right. so in 2012, when we detected that irregularity, we worked -- >> supervisor kim: in 2012? >> yes, in 2012. >> supervisor kim: six years ago? >> yes. >> supervisor kim: why is it i only found out about the discrepancy in 2018? >> yes. in 2012, we detected the irregularity. we worked with tetratech to say we need to understand what this irregularity is. they did an investigation, an evaluation. they issued a report. i think that report has been heavily covered in the media, and there was -- there was thought to be really limited issue there, and corrective actions were taken and rework was done. so in 2014, it was thought that that had been completely addressed. however, subsequently, we found additional issues. >> supervisor kim: when was that? >> we found them throughout 2013, 2014, and we continued t
what did the navy do? 'cause it was not in the press. we read about the whistle blower and the two that are going to jail, so that is the public narrative. can you explain what the navy did when they detected the discrepancy first. >> right. so in 2012, when we detected that irregularity, we worked -- >> supervisor kim: in 2012? >> yes, in 2012. >> supervisor kim: six years ago? >> yes. >> supervisor kim: why is it i only found out about the discrepancy in...
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again, as the navy and the e.p.a. reported, there was detail process, they kept the regulatory agencies and myself informed, just as they have done for the entire time that i'm working on it and keep reports and information, and they -- as they stated, they thought that they were able to fix all the problems and the err errors, and they issued a report which was reviewed by all the regulatory agencies, and we were given assurances that the problems had been resolved and the falsification had been resolved. >> supervisor cohen: ? 2012, did this matter go before the health commission? >> during -- during my time, there's been technical issues that have been discussed between the navy and the regulatory agencies and the health department has been informed. it's never risen to the level that we need to bring it to the health commission and board of supervisors. health commission and board of supervisors have occasionally voluntarily called for hearings. there was a hearing on the parcel e-2 landfill proposals for how that
again, as the navy and the e.p.a. reported, there was detail process, they kept the regulatory agencies and myself informed, just as they have done for the entire time that i'm working on it and keep reports and information, and they -- as they stated, they thought that they were able to fix all the problems and the err errors, and they issued a report which was reviewed by all the regulatory agencies, and we were given assurances that the problems had been resolved and the falsification had...
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that's concerning that the navy doesn't know or realize that. supervisor kim, i just want to give you a chance to chime in here. >> supervisor kim: thank you. i appreciate many of the questions that were already asked in regards to the shipyard. i'm just going to shift to treasure island which is part of the district that i represent. we know about the falsification of the data as it related to hunters point. can you describe the scope of work that tetratech does on treasure island? >> i can. i have some limited information with me on treasure island today. they performed radiological work between 2007 and 2008, and they also performed radiological work between 2014 and 2015. they work included buildings 334, 333, investigations of site open space, and a radiological survey to support demolition, buildings 1121 and 1323. and lastly, a final status survey of the i.r. site 6 area. >> supervisor kim: how does their work on treasure island differ from the work on hunters point? is it similar, is it surveying and investigation work on both areas? >> s
that's concerning that the navy doesn't know or realize that. supervisor kim, i just want to give you a chance to chime in here. >> supervisor kim: thank you. i appreciate many of the questions that were already asked in regards to the shipyard. i'm just going to shift to treasure island which is part of the district that i represent. we know about the falsification of the data as it related to hunters point. can you describe the scope of work that tetratech does on treasure island?...
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once the u.s. navy squadron arrived, they had boxing tournaments, a football .ournament in the fall of 1918 they played a considerable amount of baseball. there was a lot of the inner fleet, u.s. versus u.k. boxing matches. flow, not really great in terms of liberty call. when the ships would go into the navy yards for repairs, you had a little bit of the traditional nightlife. let me turn to the mediterranean. i want to concentrate on the gallipoli campaign. empire, is stan ball and we are going to focus on this area right here. this was an's -- winston churchill's baby. this was to break the stalemate , open thetern front and into the dardanelles and into the mediterranean. to open up that waterway to asow the black sea fleet well as foodstuffs coming out of this a very robust agricultural area. this would allow them to come out into the ocean. italy designed to prod into joining the war. church l and the admiralty --posed -- church hill churchill and the admiralty advised for an act on julie pooley -
once the u.s. navy squadron arrived, they had boxing tournaments, a football .ournament in the fall of 1918 they played a considerable amount of baseball. there was a lot of the inner fleet, u.s. versus u.k. boxing matches. flow, not really great in terms of liberty call. when the ships would go into the navy yards for repairs, you had a little bit of the traditional nightlife. let me turn to the mediterranean. i want to concentrate on the gallipoli campaign. empire, is stan ball and we are...
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the navy will be releasing a draft work plan within the next month. this will allow us to retest and certify the property is safe for transfer. the navy is taking action against tetraeffect for its unsatisfactory work. we are in the process of contractual remedy force the noncompliant work. additionally, we have provided the department of justice with our findings to aid in the investigation. earlier this hospital, two tetra tech employees received criminal sentences for their part in the fraudulent work at hunters point. both the navy and department of justice are committed to pursuing and persecuting contractor fraud to the fullest extent of the law. we have been and will continue to be open and transparent with the local community on the environmental work at hunters point. we hold four community meetings, bus tours of the shipyard and provide the latest information on the website. last year, we hired a radiological technical expert, the head of the oregon state university school of nuclear science and engineering, who has a ph.d. in radiological h
the navy will be releasing a draft work plan within the next month. this will allow us to retest and certify the property is safe for transfer. the navy is taking action against tetraeffect for its unsatisfactory work. we are in the process of contractual remedy force the noncompliant work. additionally, we have provided the department of justice with our findings to aid in the investigation. earlier this hospital, two tetra tech employees received criminal sentences for their part in the...
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that's concerning that the navy doesn't know or realize that. supervisor kim, i just want to give you a chance to chime in here. >> supervisor kim: thank you. i appreciate many of the questions that were already asked in regards to the shipyard. i'm justn
that's concerning that the navy doesn't know or realize that. supervisor kim, i just want to give you a chance to chime in here. >> supervisor kim: thank you. i appreciate many of the questions that were already asked in regards to the shipyard. i'm justn
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so we reported it to the navy. we were asked if we could remove or separate the tiles to see what was underneath, but they were glued down with something that was better than gorilla glue. finally, the decision was made we would scrape them all up, survey the floor underneath. the material, the tiles, they were labeled as radio active and asbestos containing tiles, and they were properly disposed off-site. after that, we surveyed the floor, the building, did not find any other anomalies, and tetratech came in and demolished the building, as well. >> supervisor kim: there's a very long line of people behind you. i'm going to ask a special stu case which still exists today as such. >> supervisor cohen: okay. thank you. >> supervisor fewer: just one question. >> supervisor kim: supervisor fewer? >> supervisor fewer: yes. gentlemen, i have one question. in your opinion, should parcel a be retested? >> supervisor kim: i'm sorry. you'll have to come back up to the microphone. >> supervisor cohen: the answer was absolutely
so we reported it to the navy. we were asked if we could remove or separate the tiles to see what was underneath, but they were glued down with something that was better than gorilla glue. finally, the decision was made we would scrape them all up, survey the floor underneath. the material, the tiles, they were labeled as radio active and asbestos containing tiles, and they were properly disposed off-site. after that, we surveyed the floor, the building, did not find any other anomalies, and...
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trump: finally to the men and women about to be commissioned in the navy and marine corps, let me say on behalf of the entire nation, we could not be more proud of the united states naval academy class of 2018. thank you. great job. [applause] pres. trump: congratulations to you all. four years ago, each of you make the most important decision of your lives. you chose the path of hard work, sweat, and sacrifice. you chose the life of honor, courage, and commitment. you chose to serve the nation and defend our great american flag. you chose the navy, blue and gold, from the first moments of induction day, through a grueling six weeks of plebe summer, you endured and you persevered. and then the rest of the brigade returned, and the real test began. you developed morally, mentally, and physically. you poured yourself into military tactics, navigation, ethics, and engineering. and when hard work was not enough, like generations before you, you gathered your pennies and sought favor from the all just -- to come [laughter] [applause] pres. trump: all-powerful. a little bit different. other
trump: finally to the men and women about to be commissioned in the navy and marine corps, let me say on behalf of the entire nation, we could not be more proud of the united states naval academy class of 2018. thank you. great job. [applause] pres. trump: congratulations to you all. four years ago, each of you make the most important decision of your lives. you chose the path of hard work, sweat, and sacrifice. you chose the life of honor, courage, and commitment. you chose to serve the nation...
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there is no sea the navy can't brave. and there is no storm the american sailor can't conquer because you know that together, there is nothing americans can't do. absolutely nothing. [cheering and applause] >> in recent years, even decades, too many people have forgotten that truth. they've forgotten that our ancestors trounced an empire tamed a continent, and triumphed over the worst evils in history. in every generation, there have been cynics and critics who try to tear down america. it's not working too well lately. but in recent years the problem grew worse. a growing number use their platforms to denigrate america's incredible heritage, challenge america's sovereignty, and weaken america's pride. but we know the truth. we will speak the truth. and we will defend that truth. america is the greatest fighting force for peace justice and freedom in the history of the world. [applause] and in case you haven't noticed we have become a lot stronger lately. [applause] >> a lot. we are not going to apologize for america. we a
there is no sea the navy can't brave. and there is no storm the american sailor can't conquer because you know that together, there is nothing americans can't do. absolutely nothing. [cheering and applause] >> in recent years, even decades, too many people have forgotten that truth. they've forgotten that our ancestors trounced an empire tamed a continent, and triumphed over the worst evils in history. in every generation, there have been cynics and critics who try to tear down america....
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global demands upon the navy continue to grow. we must continue to recruit, develop, and retain the highly skilled workforce needed to meet the growing demand signal for naval forces. our force structure will grow as we build the navy the nation needs which will require increasing end strength. as we grow, our need for highly talented people increases. at the same time, propensity to serve is declining in each of the services as well as civilian sector vying for the same limited talent pool. we are clearly in ha war for talent. current forecasts based on leading economic indicators suggest difficult times ahead. labor market factors may pull sailors with critical skills into the growing job market. we took note of this and initiated prehem tive action to retain the sail rs using all available policy levels to posture ourselves to meet this anticipated growth. despite this, we just made our fy 17 end strength targets. this year trajectory is good but we will require steady and reliable funding going forward to stay on track. the new
global demands upon the navy continue to grow. we must continue to recruit, develop, and retain the highly skilled workforce needed to meet the growing demand signal for naval forces. our force structure will grow as we build the navy the nation needs which will require increasing end strength. as we grow, our need for highly talented people increases. at the same time, propensity to serve is declining in each of the services as well as civilian sector vying for the same limited talent pool. we...
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this is an exciting time for the navy and marine corps team. rines, as you affirm your oath, we pass the torch to you. it is now your time to lead and shape the marines of today and of tomorrow. you will be busy. you will have fun. that's an order. you are dedicated to the marines and as you prepare for the missions that you will execute together as a team in every place, our nation and our marines are ready for you to lead them. graduates to be commissioned to the united states marine corps, rise. >> raise your right hand. having been appointed as the second lieutenant in the united states marine corps to rank as such from the 25th of may, 2018, do you hereby accept such appointment and do you solemnly swear that you will support and defend the constitution of the united states, against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that you will bear truth and allegiance to the same, that you will take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that you will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon
this is an exciting time for the navy and marine corps team. rines, as you affirm your oath, we pass the torch to you. it is now your time to lead and shape the marines of today and of tomorrow. you will be busy. you will have fun. that's an order. you are dedicated to the marines and as you prepare for the missions that you will execute together as a team in every place, our nation and our marines are ready for you to lead them. graduates to be commissioned to the united states marine corps,...
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i served 12 years in the navy. i was on board three ammunition ships which i can't confirm or deny were nuclear vessels. we did overhauls at the bayview-hunters point. over eight-nine years ago, i was blessed to get some facts from reverend christopher mohamed. he educated us a long, long time ago about these issues, and the board of supervisors ignored him. i think they labelled him at dust man or something, very disrespectful. but now, i call action on supervisor cohen and kim. this is two of your districts, to -- even though you have the speakers, demanding action from them, i demand action from you to come up with an action plan and present us with it asap and to advocate for us to the main -- [inaudible] >> thank you. next speaker. >> my name is john wilkes. i'm a retired federal civil servant. i have about 30 years working on these issues both in san diego and long beach. i'd like to offer you some ideas. you're in uncharted waters, but after you've done the planning, the testing, the data gathering, the evalu
i served 12 years in the navy. i was on board three ammunition ships which i can't confirm or deny were nuclear vessels. we did overhauls at the bayview-hunters point. over eight-nine years ago, i was blessed to get some facts from reverend christopher mohamed. he educated us a long, long time ago about these issues, and the board of supervisors ignored him. i think they labelled him at dust man or something, very disrespectful. but now, i call action on supervisor cohen and kim. this is two of...
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. >> on thursday president trump presented the medal of honor to retired navy seal britt slabinski in the white house east room. he was awarded the militaries highest honor for lead a reconnaissance team against al-qaeda and attempted to rescue a navy seal team member in afghanistan in march 2002. this ceremony is 20 minutes. ♪ ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of united states accompanied by medal of honor recipient master chief special warfare operator britt slabinski come united states navy retired. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> let us pray. mighty god, we come before you on this very special occasion from different backgrounds and cultures and expressions of faith towards you but we all, as americans and those who love her. those who have sacrificed for her, who have bled for her, and who have died for her. today as we gather in our nation's most sacred home, we have the privilege to witness come to celebrate and to honor an extraordinary naval career and a life that is been set apart and called to service and devotion to this nation and those in it. today we're among the most privileged to wat
. >> on thursday president trump presented the medal of honor to retired navy seal britt slabinski in the white house east room. he was awarded the militaries highest honor for lead a reconnaissance team against al-qaeda and attempted to rescue a navy seal team member in afghanistan in march 2002. this ceremony is 20 minutes. ♪ ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of united states accompanied by medal of honor recipient master chief special warfare operator britt slabinski...
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"the navy indicated and i quote avoidable. last week we lost nine airmen from the puerto rico national guard as they were transiting a 53-year-old c-130 to the bone kwrd. this same c-130 aircraft was engaged last year in providing disaster relief to the puerto rican people in the wake of hurricane maria. the footage of this crash is devastating. chairman thornberry, you've been very consistent in pointing out that we have a readiness crisis. as the former readiness subcommittey chairman i'm painfully aware that readiness is comprised of two major components, current readiness and future readiness. without an adequate balance between the two, we cannot hope to be successful in the future of armed conflict. to this end our sea power and projection forces marks sought and achieved a balance of current and feature readiness. as to the sea power mark, we've had to make some very difficult financial decisions. because of these tough choices and a commitment to be good stewards of the taxpayer's dollar we were able to accelerate major
"the navy indicated and i quote avoidable. last week we lost nine airmen from the puerto rico national guard as they were transiting a 53-year-old c-130 to the bone kwrd. this same c-130 aircraft was engaged last year in providing disaster relief to the puerto rican people in the wake of hurricane maria. the footage of this crash is devastating. chairman thornberry, you've been very consistent in pointing out that we have a readiness crisis. as the former readiness subcommittey chairman...
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it performed the services it was contracted to do to the standards that were set by the navy under the contract with the navy. >> today the area has the largest redevelopment project in the city. >> we were being told oh, no. you're safe. it's okay for the children to play outside. i'm a living witness thus far, we were not safe. >> the navy also told supervisors it, too, is recommending that retesting be done. in san francisco, lee ann melendez abc 7 news. >>> quarter to 5:00, happening president trump heads to capitol hill for lunch with senate republicans. the white house says mr. trump will lay out the administration's agenda. he'll also make another push for confirmation of gina haspel as cia director. the senate is set to vote on her tomorrow. senators want to discuss economy and upcoming with north korea. the gop expects to use both as a selling point in the midterm election. >> a request from kensington palace prince harry and meghan markle want understanding and respect for the father. the palace refused to confirm a tmz report that he will not attend the wedding because he do
it performed the services it was contracted to do to the standards that were set by the navy under the contract with the navy. >> today the area has the largest redevelopment project in the city. >> we were being told oh, no. you're safe. it's okay for the children to play outside. i'm a living witness thus far, we were not safe. >> the navy also told supervisors it, too, is recommending that retesting be done. in san francisco, lee ann melendez abc 7 news. >>>...
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the navy drums them out of the service. noy are given very little or medical treatment, psychological treatment, they are not given job training. i have gotten to know some of these men. they have a tragic history. alcoholism. divorce. the fact that the navy just sweat them -- swept them under the table and the american people ignored it is another tragedy of the pueblo. >> thinking about the parallel of the hostages and iran, and how nightline became -- keeping track of everything. what was the american media doing yucca >> for about a week , this was the center of the nation's attention. everyone was outraged. people are demanding war. protest in the street. there are all sorts of powerful stories. when they start signing the confessions, a lot of attention on that. the biggest problem is that the tet offensive breaks out. there are assassinations, it we are starting to >> whyouple stories would the navy or government not declare them pows? >> the navy really just wanted it to go away. they did not have support forces on
the navy drums them out of the service. noy are given very little or medical treatment, psychological treatment, they are not given job training. i have gotten to know some of these men. they have a tragic history. alcoholism. divorce. the fact that the navy just sweat them -- swept them under the table and the american people ignored it is another tragedy of the pueblo. >> thinking about the parallel of the hostages and iran, and how nightline became -- keeping track of everything. what...
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. >> president trump presented the medal of honor to retired navy seal in the white house room.ook -- east this is 25 minutes. >> >> let us pray. almighty god, we come to from different cultures and expressions of faith toward you. but we all, as americans, all who love her, who have sacrificed for her, who have blood for her, and who have died for her. we come together in our nation's most sacred home. we have the privilege to witness and celebrate and honor an externally naval career and a life that has been set apart. today, we are among the most privileged to watch as our nation's highest honor of special trust, achievement, and fidelity is given and received from our nation's commander-in-chief to a leader of naval warriors whose opinion was soft, whose sacrifices were selfless, and whose dedication to duty is unparalleled by any standard. we lift up our very own master chief myths of linsky. may he take with him the absoluteness that certainty nine -- were of value beyond measure. americans,fellow brother and sister warriors, friends and family a lie, collectively ask for your b
. >> president trump presented the medal of honor to retired navy seal in the white house room.ook -- east this is 25 minutes. >> >> let us pray. almighty god, we come to from different cultures and expressions of faith toward you. but we all, as americans, all who love her, who have sacrificed for her, who have blood for her, and who have died for her. we come together in our nation's most sacred home. we have the privilege to witness and celebrate and honor an externally...
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undersecretary of the navy. v.a. secretary nominee and congressman scott taylor and brian mast. k you very much. members of the armed forces and distinguished guests, please sit down. that actually worked out very nicely. [laughter] pres. trump: and join me in officially welcoming master slabinski to the white house, special man, a truly brave person, today we pay tribute to his heroic service and proudly present him with our nation's highest military honor. and i would go so far to say our nation's highest honor. joining britt today is his son brice. brice, thank you very much. a rising senior at a wonderful school, known to the world as ohio state, great place -- it's a great school -- along with britt's sisters, brenda, antika and brenda's husband tom. thank you very much for being here. here as well is britt's significant other, christina and her two children john and megan, whom we just met in the oval office. it's a special place, too. thank you for joining us for this special day and special ceremony. thank you very much. we are honored to be joined by several previous con
undersecretary of the navy. v.a. secretary nominee and congressman scott taylor and brian mast. k you very much. members of the armed forces and distinguished guests, please sit down. that actually worked out very nicely. [laughter] pres. trump: and join me in officially welcoming master slabinski to the white house, special man, a truly brave person, today we pay tribute to his heroic service and proudly present him with our nation's highest military honor. and i would go so far to say our...
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we give the authority to procure more submarines. navy officials testified about their intention to use this new authority to provide options for additional submarines in the next five-year construction contract. therefore this year the ndaa will make down tamente on two additional submarines by providing authorization to fund the materials necessary to take advantage of industrial base capacity in fiscal year 2022 and 2023. i also want to note that this ship bileding was based on the 2016 force structure assessment and is not tie to the nuclear posture review. it's call for low-yield nuclear weapons is a profound departure from our existing strategic defense and i want to associate my remarks today with mr. smith regarding that issue this bill and the committee report also includes several provisions which i sought in committee including additional support from our procurement centers, continued support and ensuring our troops receive danger pay in a timely manner. i want to highlight the hard work of the staff for their tireless effort
we give the authority to procure more submarines. navy officials testified about their intention to use this new authority to provide options for additional submarines in the next five-year construction contract. therefore this year the ndaa will make down tamente on two additional submarines by providing authorization to fund the materials necessary to take advantage of industrial base capacity in fiscal year 2022 and 2023. i also want to note that this ship bileding was based on the 2016...
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you chose the navy, blue and gold. from the first moments of induction day, through a grueling six weeks of plebe summer, you endured and you persevered. and then the rest of the brigade returned and the real test began. you developed morally, mentally, and physically. you poured yourselves into military tactics, seamanship, navigation, ethics, and engineering. and when hard work wasn't enough, like generations before you, you gathered your pennies and sought favor from the all powerful tecumseh. all powerful. little bit different. others worked hard for their demerits at mcgarvey's and the fleet reserve club. and so today in keeping with tradition, i declare that all midshipmen on restriction for minor offenses, you are hereby absolved. [ applause ] sounds like a lot of people. the admiral will define exactly what that means. so admiral, please go easy, please, okay, please go easy. great group of people here, admiral. i'm told that this class led navy athletics to the highest win percentage in your 172-year history. t
you chose the navy, blue and gold. from the first moments of induction day, through a grueling six weeks of plebe summer, you endured and you persevered. and then the rest of the brigade returned and the real test began. you developed morally, mentally, and physically. you poured yourselves into military tactics, seamanship, navigation, ethics, and engineering. and when hard work wasn't enough, like generations before you, you gathered your pennies and sought favor from the all powerful...
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i went in the navy. my younger brother went into the navy. i now have a niece who is in the navy, who served in combat all of yemen last year. you know, that's just us. that's our family. what we are most -- what we consider the most important thing is the fact that we serve because we love this country. we have great patriotism. we want you to enjoy those freedoms that you have, no matter what they are. >> geoff, i want to ask what you'll be watching for as the ceremony gets underway. we have a president of the united states who is admiring of the military. a look at the people with whom he surrounded himself. john kelly, of course. he's had a distinguished career in the armed services. now his chief of staff, he was the secretary of the department of homeland security, as well. fond of talking about general mattis, though now he is the secretary of defense. how at ease is he in this world? >> you know, as the president speaks after he lays this wreath, i'm really going to be listening if there are differences, poet both in subst and tone, b
i went in the navy. my younger brother went into the navy. i now have a niece who is in the navy, who served in combat all of yemen last year. you know, that's just us. that's our family. what we are most -- what we consider the most important thing is the fact that we serve because we love this country. we have great patriotism. we want you to enjoy those freedoms that you have, no matter what they are. >> geoff, i want to ask what you'll be watching for as the ceremony gets underway. we...
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. >> reporter: undergoing testing and removal of toxic materials left behind by the navy. recent allegations of improper clean up has an entire community demanding an investigation. >> we have been saying that the data that was collected has been fraudulent. that the navy has been lying to us. >> two whistle blowers have admitted and convicted of faking soil samples. to demonstrate that the radioactive waste from ships was being properly handled. burt bowers is a third former worker. he was terminated in 2011. >> we caught them. but at the time we caught them, we were kicked off the project. >> reporter: received hundreds of millions of dollars to perform the work. the company is now offering to pay for and hiring an independent contractor to do the retesting. >> standing behind the work that it has done and performed the services it was contracted to do to the standards that were set by the navy under the contract of the navy. >> reporter: the area has the largest redevelopment project in the city. >> we were told no, you are sfe. it is okay for the children to play outsid
. >> reporter: undergoing testing and removal of toxic materials left behind by the navy. recent allegations of improper clean up has an entire community demanding an investigation. >> we have been saying that the data that was collected has been fraudulent. that the navy has been lying to us. >> two whistle blowers have admitted and convicted of faking soil samples. to demonstrate that the radioactive waste from ships was being properly handled. burt bowers is a third former...
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that the navy has been lying to us. >> two whistle blowers have admitted and convicted of faking soilamples. to demonstrate that the radioactive waste from ships was being properly handled. burt bowers is a third former worker. he was terminated in 2011. >> we caught them. but at the time we caught them, we were kicked off the project. >> reporter: received hundreds of millions of dollars to perform the work. the company is now offering to pay for and hiring an independent contractor to do the retesting. >> standing behind the work that it has done and performed the services it was contracted to do to the standards that were set by the navy under the contract of the navy. >> reporter: the area has the largest redevelopment project in the city. >> we were told no, you are sfe. it is okay for the children to play outside. i am a living witness thus far, we were not safe. >> reporter: the navy told supervisors it too was recommending that retesting be done. in san francisco, lyanne melendez, abc7 news. >>> a judge has agreed to the diocese of oakland request. wants more inspections and t
that the navy has been lying to us. >> two whistle blowers have admitted and convicted of faking soilamples. to demonstrate that the radioactive waste from ships was being properly handled. burt bowers is a third former worker. he was terminated in 2011. >> we caught them. but at the time we caught them, we were kicked off the project. >> reporter: received hundreds of millions of dollars to perform the work. the company is now offering to pay for and hiring an independent...
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last year the navy and the epa found the ground may still contain radioactive material. it was the subject of a 27 million-dollar lawsuit on behalf of those who may have developed deadly cancer. >> when he passed away, his last words were that he didn't want to die in vain. he wants them to pay for what happened for taking him away from his family. >> reporter: tetra tech said it stands by its work and will pay for another round of testing. they will meet with the board of supervisors board of supervisors and representatives from the navy, the epa and the department of health. anne makovec, kpix5. >>> gas prices on the rise again. how much more you could pay at the pump, coming up. >>> good news 4880 drivers. all lanes are now cleared after a big rig head lanes are blocked. a new problem in san francisco and we will have the details, coming up. >>> a stubborn marine layer is causing cloudy conditions. some areas will have sunshine and i will explain, coming up. >>> the huge milestone apple is close to reaching. it's not just any streaming. it's "watch what you want on th
last year the navy and the epa found the ground may still contain radioactive material. it was the subject of a 27 million-dollar lawsuit on behalf of those who may have developed deadly cancer. >> when he passed away, his last words were that he didn't want to die in vain. he wants them to pay for what happened for taking him away from his family. >> reporter: tetra tech said it stands by its work and will pay for another round of testing. they will meet with the board of...
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the navy is saying you can spent the 350 million appropriated in the omnibus. i don't believe that, as a former counmayor and executive. i know that the cleanup will get the attention of the xek it i have branch that they need to work through to get this done. this $25 million will not be for my district alone. frankly it's a drop in the bucket for the problem, but will help to get the attention of the navy that we need to accelerate the cleanup of the properties and which more attention to these problems that are existing throughout our country. i'm going to reserve my time if that's all right. >> the gentleman reserves. is there any debate on the amendment? i recognize gentleman wilson. and we have the funds from the osc and service wide activities to the navy and environmental restoration, but the problem is that what it does, even though it's helpful to increase the number for the navy environmental restoration. the real comment is that it accounts and already are appropriately funded based on the military services that requested. with respect to meeting ma
the navy is saying you can spent the 350 million appropriated in the omnibus. i don't believe that, as a former counmayor and executive. i know that the cleanup will get the attention of the xek it i have branch that they need to work through to get this done. this $25 million will not be for my district alone. frankly it's a drop in the bucket for the problem, but will help to get the attention of the navy that we need to accelerate the cleanup of the properties and which more attention to...
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under-secretary of the navy. thank you, thomas. v.a. job for us, robert wilkie. and congressman scott taylor and brian mast. thank you, fellas, very much. thank you. members of the armed forces and distinguished guests, please sit down. that actually worked out very nicely. join me in officially welcoming master chief britt slabinski to the white house. special man. truly brave person. today we pay tribute to britt's heroic service and we proudly present him with our nation's highest military honor. and i would go so far as to say our nation's highest honor. joining britt today is his son bryce. thank you very much. a rising senior at a wonderful school known to world as ohio state. great place. that is a great school. along with britt's sisters brenda, antika and brenda's husband tom. thank you for being here. here as well are britt's significant other christina and her two children john and megan, who we just met in the oval office. that is a special place, too. thank you all for joining us for this really special day and special cerem
under-secretary of the navy. thank you, thomas. v.a. job for us, robert wilkie. and congressman scott taylor and brian mast. thank you, fellas, very much. thank you. members of the armed forces and distinguished guests, please sit down. that actually worked out very nicely. join me in officially welcoming master chief britt slabinski to the white house. special man. truly brave person. today we pay tribute to britt's heroic service and we proudly present him with our nation's highest military...
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the navy needs commit to doing the right thing. >> now, the big question is, the navy said any radiation left over at the hundredor's point to begin with is low level and doesn't pose a damage to the public. but people say they're not convinced. >> thanks very much. if you have a story for our investigative unit, give us a call or visit our website. >> coming together to show their support, how a bay area community is helping a family with seven kids after their mom was killed in a crash. >> i love my children. and all people have to do is see that. >> a bay area mom accused of child endangerment. police called living conditions horrible for her ten children. >>> i'm chief meteorologist jeff ranieri. a cool and comfortable day with 65 in san jose. i'll show you one thing that might make it a little uncomfortable for you when it comes to your health and the weather. because antonio villaraigosa millions got it done.healthcare he defended women's healthcare, banned military-style assault weapons, banned workplace discrimination, and more. antonio for governor. wounds....that )s what invest
the navy needs commit to doing the right thing. >> now, the big question is, the navy said any radiation left over at the hundredor's point to begin with is low level and doesn't pose a damage to the public. but people say they're not convinced. >> thanks very much. if you have a story for our investigative unit, give us a call or visit our website. >> coming together to show their support, how a bay area community is helping a family with seven kids after their mom was killed...
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thank you. >> director lai: i have a question about the navy transfer. in light of all the news around testing and i think my recollection is that they're also the cleanup company for treasure island and i believe a couple of years ago, there were some inconsistencies with their findings on treasure island as well. just curious whether or not there needs to be some sort of peer review or additional review prior to the next transfer given that it's sensitive? >> yeah. there have not been any concerns raised about tetra tech's work at treasure island. they are a large organization. and has multiple operating divisions. the division that is currently working at the island with the navy is tetra tech emi. they work primarily in an administrative role where they're preparing studies, work plans, and keeping meeting minutes for the navy's restoration advisory board minutes and circulating documents to dtsc, et cetera for review. tetra tech ec is the division that was involved with the problems at hunters point. in conversations with the navy and dtsc that provi
thank you. >> director lai: i have a question about the navy transfer. in light of all the news around testing and i think my recollection is that they're also the cleanup company for treasure island and i believe a couple of years ago, there were some inconsistencies with their findings on treasure island as well. just curious whether or not there needs to be some sort of peer review or additional review prior to the next transfer given that it's sensitive? >> yeah. there have not...
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the u.s. coast guard, navy, army, marine corp and air force! pplause ] t you guys a best audience in the world. thank you for being here and thank you for serving and ting our country here an abroad. we are honored to have you with us tonight. we are going to have some fun. [ cheers and applause ] we have a fantastic show. rt of the all-star cast of "ocean's 8." our pal cate blanchett is here tonight. [ cheers and applause ] cate and i are gonna talk about her movie. she wants to feed me some hamburgers. cause it's -- well, it's almost memorial day, yeah. s ve: yeah. >> jimmy: so i'm getting my grill ready and guy fieri is coming on. >> steve: get your grill on. >> jimmy: yeah, i'm l tting my gr. and get my burger on. so she has two burgers she wants me to try. sounds like a taste test. >> steve: oh. >> jimmy: and i want to see if guy fieri's got a burger too. it's an all burger show. >> steve: burger it up >> jimmy: burger it up. i'm gonna see if darius can bring out a burger for me too. >> steve: a good burger? >> jimmy: i don't know, man, you
the u.s. coast guard, navy, army, marine corp and air force! pplause ] t you guys a best audience in the world. thank you for being here and thank you for serving and ting our country here an abroad. we are honored to have you with us tonight. we are going to have some fun. [ cheers and applause ] we have a fantastic show. rt of the all-star cast of "ocean's 8." our pal cate blanchett is here tonight. [ cheers and applause ] cate and i are gonna talk about her movie. she wants to feed...
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late last year, the navy and the epa found the ground may still contain radioactive materials and it's now the subject of a lawsuit on behalf of those who live nearby. some of them have developed deadly cancers and they blame it on toxic materials. >> his last words were, i don't want to die in vain. i want them to pay for what has happened to me, for taking me from my family. >> reporter: tetra tech said it stands by its work and will pay for another round of testing. representatives will be at the board of supervisors land-use committee this land use committee this afternoon, as well's representatives from the navy, the epa and the department of health. -- department of health. >>> the golden state killer is due back in court. the search and arrest warrants will be made public. joseph deangelo has a routine hearing today. it's alleged that he is the serial rapist and so-called golden state killer responsible for 12 murders and nearly 50 rapes in the 1970s and 1980s. some organizations want the documents unsealed. >>> a sheriff's deputy is recovering after being shot at a bay area car
late last year, the navy and the epa found the ground may still contain radioactive materials and it's now the subject of a lawsuit on behalf of those who live nearby. some of them have developed deadly cancers and they blame it on toxic materials. >> his last words were, i don't want to die in vain. i want them to pay for what has happened to me, for taking me from my family. >> reporter: tetra tech said it stands by its work and will pay for another round of testing....
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but the citation for the navy cross he received says he threw himself on top of another marine to absorb blast of a grenade. for almost two hours, that i, that i was inside that room, i, i knew without a doubt that -- that somehow i would make it out. i had that much trust and confidence in those other marines around me that served with me. the photo inspired a sculpture by a father who lost his son in iraq. in addition to the navy cross, castle wears a chest full of medals two purple ng hearts. i hedi nearlylu lost a leg and suffered a traumatic brain injury. but he continued to serve until earlier this month. when he retired after nearly 34 years in uniform. you know if you are in foyt r the right reasons. always going to be difficult to say good-bye. >> the hallmark of a great picture that in the instant it was taken it tells you everything you need to know about what happened. >> there are exceptional young men and women in this country, who are willing to serve, who are willing to make sacrifices, and who are willing to defend the great nation. bradley castle bet his life on the wor
but the citation for the navy cross he received says he threw himself on top of another marine to absorb blast of a grenade. for almost two hours, that i, that i was inside that room, i, i knew without a doubt that -- that somehow i would make it out. i had that much trust and confidence in those other marines around me that served with me. the photo inspired a sculpture by a father who lost his son in iraq. in addition to the navy cross, castle wears a chest full of medals two purple ng...