CHARLEY'S TAXI | Regonition from the Missle Defense Agency

To Charley's Taxi from
Missile Defense Agency (MDA),
International Affairs
September 2008:

I wish to express my appreciation for the excellent support by your organization in supporting me during our Ballistic Missile Defense Multinational Conference in Hawaii, 6-12 September 2008. The support we received from your staff was outstanding! The Conference is a gathering of over 21 countries with roughly 850 delegates. We have held these conferences all over the world. Last year we convened in the Netherlands and next year we will meet in France. Your superb staff support contributed immeasurably to the success of our participation at the conference.

I was responsible for managing seven Senior Generals, ten Senior Executive Government officials; to include the Under Secretary of State, Department of Defense Officials, foreign heads of state and approximately fifty other senior officials within MDA. Plus, the detailed inteniary for the Director and their logistics. Your superb staff support contributed immeasurably to the success of their participation at the conference. The support we received did not go unnoticed by the Director and our senior executives. As you can imagine the scheduling difficulties and the changes that occur during an event like this were numerous.

In particular, your point of contact for all logistics was superb. Additionally, your transportation coordinators truly distinguished themselves as being dedicated and an invaluable asset, could not have done without them. And certainly the most important were the drivers -- they were terrific, professional and you should be proud to have three such excellent individuals working on your staff.

Again, please express my gratitude and thanks for a job well done!

Sincerely, Thomas J. Blume
Senior Analyst/Program manager
Missile Defense Agency (MDA), International Affairs