October 16, 2018
On October 10, 2018 at The Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC JINSA Honored Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with the Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson Distinguished Service Award. Secretary Pomepeo then took questions from JINSA President and CEO Dr. Michael Makovsky. The same evening JINSA honored Board Member Fred Zeidman with the National Leadership Award, and six you warriors for their service in the War on Terrorism.
Watch on C-SPAN: Secretary Pompeo Addresses JINSA and Takes Questions from Dr. Michael Makovsky
Watch the Full Event Including the Grateful Nation Award and National Leadership Award Here
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JINSA President & CEO Michael Makovsky, PhD pictured with Senator Tom Cotton and Secretary Michael Pompeo (left); Senator Lindsey Graham and Fred Zeidman (right).
JINSA Honors Six Young Soldiers with Grateful Nation Award
From left to right: Major Cade A. Reedy, USAF, United States Special Operations Command; Master Sergeant Daniel P. McKnight, United States Air Force; Lieutenant Emily H. Brockway, United States Coast Guard; Lieutenant Commander Jacob W. Romelhardt, United States Navy; Master Sergeant Michael L. Settles, United States Army; Staff Sergeant Jason T. Pacheco, United States Marine Corps
Watch the Grateful Nation Award Presentation Here
JINSA Dinner in the Media
Reuters: Pompeo says release of American pastor by Turkish court would be right thing to do
CNN News: US close to securing release of pastor Andrew Brunson from Turkey, source says
New York Times: Pompeo Says Release of American Pastor by Turkish Court Would Be Right Thing to Do
NBC News: Secret deal with Turkey paves way for American pastor's release"
AFP: Pompeo says no more US reconstruction aid to Syria if Iran stays
Yahoo News: Pompeo says release of American pastor by Turkish court would be right thing to do
Jerusalem Post: Pompeo U.S. blocked $165m in funding due to Palestinian incitement
Times of Israel: UAE ambassador to US shares table with Israel’s US envoy at pro-Israel event
Haaretz: Israel's U.S. Envoy Shares Dinner Table With UAE Counterpart in Rare Sign of Warming Ties
Forward: Pompeo: Trump Admin Will Leverage Aid To Syria To Remove Iranian Troops
Washington Free Beacon: Report: Turkey to Free U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson
The Federalist: Mike Pompeo: U.S. Will Cut Off Aid To Syria Until Iranian-Backed Troops Leave