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# 07-074
July 19, 2007
 

DoD Leader Visits APCSS

Dr. Chu meets with Hawaii education leaders at APCSS
Dr. David Chu, Principal Under Secretary of Defense

On island to study DoD efforts to reduce problems faced by military children faced with switching schools frequently, Dr. David Chu, Principal Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, paid a visit to the Center on July 19.  While here, he participated in a VTC with Headquarters, Department of Defense Education Activity in D.C, and made time to be interviewed by Honolulu Advertiser reporter, William Cole.

William Cole interviews Dr. David Chu, Principal Under Secretary of Defense

 

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The APCSS addresses regional and global security issues, inviting military and civilian representatives of the United States and 45 Asia-Pacific nations to its comprehensive program of courses and conferences, both in Hawaii and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.  The Center supports the U.S. Pacific Command’s objective of developing professional and personal ties among national security establishments throughout the region.  APCSS focuses on a multilateral and multi-dimensional approach to defining and addressing regional security issues and concerns.  The most beneficial result is building relationships of trust and confidence among future leaders and decision-makers within the region.

 

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