FT. MONMOUTH, NJ (September 7, 2007) – Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown and key members of the BRAC sub-cabinet met with BGen (Selected Major General) Dennis L. Via and other U.S. Army officials stationed at Fort Monmouth, N.J., today. The meeting provided a forum in which Maryland officials could discuss the state’s efforts to further support Ft. Monmouth’s Team C4ISR mission during the transition to Aberdeen Proving Ground, and Army officials could outline their plans for the move.
In addition to Lt. Governor Brown, the Maryland contingent included Asuntha Chiang-Smith, BRAC sub-cabinet executive director, and Cabinet Secretaries James E. Lyons Sr., Ph.D., Higher Education; Thomas E. Perez, Department of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation; John D. Porcari, Department of Transportation; and Raymond A. Skinner, Department of Housing & Community Development. Mary Gable represented State Superintendent of Schools Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D. BGen Mike Hayes USMC (Ret.), managing director of the Office of Military and Federal Affairs in the Department of Business and Economic Development, also participated in the meeting.
“Maryland has a rich military history that dates back to our nation’s infancy. We remain committed to the mission we’ve been given and are excited to welcome the dedicated servicemen and women of Ft. Monmouth to that tradition,” said Lt. Governor Brown. “We recognize the tough, personal decisions Ft. Monmouth employees have to make in the coming years and we are standing by, ready to help answer any questions and provide any support that will make their move easier for them and their families.”
Maryland state representatives – joined by county officials – will return to Fort Monmouth for the Employee Relocation Fair on October 10-11.