Annual Luncheon Keynote Speaker: General Anthony Zinni.12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. * Tuesday, January 11, 2005 Phoenix Civic Plaza Retired General Anthony Zinni, formerly the Commander-in-Chief of the United States Central Command "Central Command" redirects here. For the Israeli command, see Central Command (Israel). The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) is a theater-level Unified Combatant Command unit of the U.S. armed forces, established in 1983 under the operational control of the U. , and one of the most respected and outspoken military leaders of the past two decades, will motivate the audience with his tales of valor and wisdom as the keynote speaker of the American Correctional Association's (ACA ACA - Application Control Architecture ) 2005 Winter Conference Annual Luncheon. His patriotism and extensive military background as a military strategist for the U.S. Marine Corps will serve as a model of strength and determination to the many corrections professionals in attendance. Gen. Zinni joined the Marine Corps in 1961 and during a 40-year period he ascended from a young lieutenant in Vietnam to a four-star general with a reputation for candor. From 1997 to 2000, Gen. Zinni was in charge of all American troops in the Middle East, the same job held by his predecessor Gen. Norman Schwarzhopf and his successor Gen. Tommy Franks. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] He has held numerous command and staff assignments that include platoon, company, battalion, regimental, Marine expeditionary unit A Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) that is constructed around an infantry battalion reinforced, a helicopter squadron reinforced, and a task-organized combat service support element. It normally fulfills Marine Corps forward sea-based deployment requirements. and Marine expeditionary force The largest Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) and the Marine Corps principal warfighting organization, particularly for larger crises or contingencies. It is task-organized around a permanent command element and normally contains one or more Marine divisions, Marine aircraft wings, and command. His staff assignments included service in operations, training, special operations, counter-terrorism and manpower billets. He has also been a tactics and operations instructor at several Marine Corps schools and was selected as a fellow on the Chief of Naval Operations chief of naval operations n. pl. chiefs of naval operations Abbr. CNO The ranking officer of the U.S. Navy, responsible to the secretary of the Navy and to the President. Strategic Studies Group. General Zinni's joint assignments include command of a joint task force and a unified command. He has also had several joint and combined staff billets at task force and unified command levels. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Following his retirement from the Marine Corps, the Bush administration thought so highly of Gen. Zinni that it appointed him to one of its highest diplomatic posts--special envoy to the Middle East. While serving in the Marine Corps, Gen. Zinni has deployed military units to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Western Pacific, Northern Europe and Korea. As a supporter of the first Persian Gulf War Persian Gulf War or Gulf War (1990–91) International conflict triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990. Though justified by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein on grounds that Kuwait was historically part of Iraq, the invasion was presumed to be he participated in the planning and execution of Operation Proven Force and Operation Patriot Defender and noncombatant evacuation operations Operations directed by the Department of State, the Department of Defense, or other appropriate authority whereby noncombatants are evacuated from foreign countries when their lives are endangered by war, civil unrest, or natural disaster to safe havens or to the United States. in Liberia, Zaire, Sierra Leone and Eritrea. He has also been involved in presidential diplomatic missions to Somalia, Pakistan and Ethiopia-Eritrea and State Department missions involving the Arab-Israeli conflict and conflicts in Indonesia. Gen. Zinni has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal The Defense Distinguished Service Medal is a United States military award which is presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. with oak leaf cluster oak leaf cluster n. A decoration of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns given to holders of various U.S. military medals in recognition of acts entitling them to another award of the same medal. Noun 1. ; the Distinguished Service Medal; the Defense Superior Service Medal The Defense Superior Service Medal of the United States is a senior decoration of the Department of Defense. It is awarded to members of the United States military who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility. with two oak leaf clusters; the Bronze Star with Combat "V" and gold star and the Purple Heart. Currently, Gen. Zinni is a member of the boards of directors of several major U.S. companies. He has also held academic positions, including the Stanley Chair in Ethics at the Virginia Military Institute Virginia Military Institute (VMI), at Lexington; state supported; chartered and opened 1839 as the first state military college in the United States. Although one of the leading U.S. , the Nimitz Chair at the University of California-Berkeley, the Hofheimer Chair at the Joint Forces Staff College and membership on the board of the Reves Center for International Studies at the College of William and Mary Noun 1. William and Mary - joint monarchs of England; William III and Mary II . He is also a Distinguished Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a Washington, D.C.-based foreign policy think tank. The center was founded in 1964 by Admiral Arleigh Burke and historian David Manker Abshire, originally as part of Georgetown University. . General Zinni recently co-authored Tom Clancy's latest book "Battle Ready" that was released this spring. ACA expresses its warmest appreciation to Correctional Services Corporation for their generous support of the conference program, including the 2005 Winter Conference Annual Luncheon Keynote Speaker. CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION (CSC) Youth Services International (YSI) 1819 Main Street, Suite 1000 Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 953-9199 Fax: (941) 953-9198 Contacts: Woodie Harper, Executive Vice President, e-mail: wharper@correctionalservices.com Robert Matthews, Senior Vice President, Adult Division, e-mail: rmatthews@correctionalservices.com Jesse Williams, Senior Vice President, Juvenile Division, e-mail: jwilliams@correctionalservices.com Correctional Services Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. Youth Services International bring together the knowledge and experience of nationally recognized professionals to provide innovative and successful programming for both adult and juvenile offenders. CSC/YSI offers a core of standard programs that are grounded in sound research, theory and practice as well as a full range of specialized treatment programs such as: Sex Offenders (Male and Female); Drug and Alcohol Dependant Populations; and Gender Specific Programs. CSC/YSI has tailored programs to provide in a variety of settings including: Jails; Detention Centers; Correctional Facilities; Day Treatment Programs; and Community Corrections Programs. CSC/YSI also has a proven track record for providing design, construction and financial expertise to deliver new facilities on time and within budget. CSC/YSI's demonstrated expertise in obtaining sound and innovative financing for new correctional facilities has produced significant cost savings for numerous federal, state and local correctional agencies. Stop by and visit with CSC's representatives at booths 703 and 705. ACA extends its sincerest gratitude to The GEO Group for their unyielding support of enlightening conference events, including the 2005 Winter Conference Annual Luncheon Keynote Speaker. THE GEO GROUP, INC. One Park Place 621 NW 53rd Street, Suite 700 Boca Raton, FL 33487 (866) 301-4436 (561) 893-0101 Web Site: www.thegeogroupinc.com E-mail: North American Services: northamerican@thegeogroupinc.com International Services: international@thegeogroupinc.com Mental Health Services and Special Needs: health@thegeogroupinc.com Contacts: Cloid Shuler, Vice President, Business Development Dale Frick, Vice President, Mental Health Services Ron Maddux, Vice President, Project Development Ron Champion, Vice President, International Services The GEO Group (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : GGI) is a world leader in the delivery of correctional and detention management, medical and mental health rehabilitation services and other diversified services to federal, state and local government agencies around the globe. We design, construct, finance and manage jails, state and federal prisons, special-purpose institutions, and immigration and detention centers. We develop and manage medical and mental health rehabilitation facilities and services, including those focused on education, substance abuse, counseling and work programs, and community corrections services. We deliver various other management services such as prisoner transportation, court and immigration custody services, and facility maintenance services. Our world headquarters is located in the United States in Boca Raton, Florida Boca Raton ("bōkə rə-tōn") is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May 1925. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 74,764; the 2006 population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 86,396. . We also have regional offices in Carlsbad, California; New Braunfels, Texas New Braunfels (pronounced "Brawnfells") is a city in Texas in the United States. Braunfels means "brown rock" in German; the city is named for Braunfels, in Germany. In 2000, its population was 36,494, while in 2005 the U.S. ; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Palm Beach Gardens is a city in Palm Beach County in the U.S. state of Florida. The city is in the center of a rapidly-developing area north of West Palm Beach in the northern part of the county and the South Florida metropolitan area. . Our international offices are located in Sydney, Australia; and Johannesburg, South Africa. Make a point to visit The GEO Group at booths 621 and 623. |
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