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COMDTNOTE 5500
SUBJ: 2012 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SECURITY OFFICER (ISSO) OF THE YEAR AWARD
1. I am pleased to announce that Mr. Don Wilson, the 2012 U.S. Coast
Guard ISSO of the Year, was selected as the DHS 2012 ISSO of the
year.
2. He was recognized for demonstrating loyalty, outstanding
performance, commitment, dedication and innovation in implementing
Information Technology (IT) security leading to a positive impact
upon the DHS Security and Information Assurance Program.
3. I would also like to make honorable mention of all the DHS ISSO
Nominees for their service in the field of Security and Information
Assurance for 2012:
   A. Michael T. Ross, Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
   B. Hannah Bruce, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
   C. Steve Friend, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
   D. Bob Smith, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
   E. Lynn Garofalo, DHS Headquarters and Enterprise Services (HQ)
   F. Trevor Kelly, National Protection and Programs Directorate
(NPPD)
   G. Candi Bryant, Office of Inspector General (OIG)
   H. Becky Lee, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
   I. Jane Cappe, U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS)
   J. Kimberly OHanlon, U.S. Secret Service (USSS)
4. The DHS ISSO of the Year trophy will be on display in the PACAREA
(PAC-6) front office until the 2013 award ceremony.
5. RADM R. E. Day, Assistant Commandant for Command, Control,
Communications, Computers and Information Technology, sends.
6. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.