After 31 years of total service to the federal government, John Randt is retiring.After 31 years of total service to the federal government, John Randt is retiring. Randt, director of Command Affairs, has served as chief spokesperson for the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command for 6 years. He is a veteran newsman with 16 years of newspaper and television experience. Randt has overseen the growth of public affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. to include the functions of legislative liaison, protocol and the annual training conference. The office's quarterly "Translog" magazine, detailing the organization's work, has received multiple awards and recognition daring Mr. Randt's tenure. A "seasoned" journalist, Randt has provided endless public affairs support for SDDC SDDC Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (formerly Military Traffic Management Command) SDDC Single Data Device Correction equipment moves in the War on Terror This article is about U.S. actions, and those of other states, after September 11, 2001. For other conflicts, see Terrorism. The War on Terror (also known as the War on Terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. His relationships with the newspaper media spilled over to the transportation industry. During his time with SDDC, several articles he and his staff wrote were published in other publications because of Randt's ability to work the press. With his narration abilities, Randt was often dubbed dub 1 tr.v. dubbed, dub·bing, dubs 1. To tap lightly on the shoulder by way of conferring knighthood. 2. To honor with a new title or description. 3. the "Voice of SDDC" at numerous command functions. He also gave several command briefings to VIP's and internal and external audiences to increase awareness of the command's vital mission. Randt's candor can·dor n. 1. Frankness or sincerity of expression; openness. 2. Freedom from prejudice; impartiality. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin, from , professional demeanor and steadfastness stead·fast also sted·fast adj. 1. Fixed or unchanging; steady. 2. Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving. See Synonyms at faithful. , garnered respect, as well as camaraderie, among his peers in the military and his counterparts in the transportation industry. His enthusiasm and dedication for getting the SDDC story told will be greatly missed. (Photo by LaWanda York) |
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