Senate considers nomination of VADM Papp as 24th Commandant of the Coast Guard
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Written by: Christopher Lagan
Vice Admiral Robert J. Papp refers to his notes before answering a question during his Senate confirmation hearing to be named the 24th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard illustration from a photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Victoria Bonk-Meyers.)
Earlier today, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation heard testimony from Vice Admiral Robert J. Papp, President Obama’s nominee to be the 24th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. The Committee is expected to vote on Papp’s nomination on March 24, 2010 and then forward his nomination for a vote by the full Senate.
Click here to watch archived video of the nomination hearing. (Note:Â The actual hearing starts at approximately 50:30 in the video player.)
For more on today’s hearing, click here to read a Navy Times story by Susan Schept.
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Interesting to watch… We are in good hands with the next USCG Commandant!
Well done…
Fred Mann
USCG Auxiliary
Flotilla 7-2, District 8CR
Port Isabel, Texas
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