President Trump at Swearing-In Ceremony of Robert Wilkie as Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2018 06:14 AM
Washington, DC...Thank you very much and good afternoon. Thank you to Vice President Pence, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, Chairman Johnny Isakson, Senator Thom Tillis — thank you, Thom. Johnny, you’ve been working hard helping our vets. Thank you very much. Great. We’re thrilled to be here for the swearing-in of our new Secretary of Veterans Affairs — a very, very tough and important position — Robert Wilkie. Robert, I want to congratulate you.
North Korea Provides Remains of Fallen U.S. Service Members
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2018 06:46 AM
Osan Air Base, South Korea...United Nations Command returned 55 cases of remains from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea, to Osan Air Base, South Korea, July 27, 2018. Members of the command and the Osan community were on hand at the arrival ceremony.
United Nations Command returned 55 cases of remains from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Friday. Members of the command and the Osan community were on hand at the arrival ceremony. (Photo by US Air Force Technical Sergeant Ashley Tyler.)
United Nations Honor Guard members carry the remains during a dignified return ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Friday. Members of the command and the Osan community were on hand at the arrival ceremony. (Photo by U.S. Army Sergeant Quince Lanford.)
United Nations Honor Guard member carries remains during a dignified return ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Friday. Members of the command and the Osan community were on hand at the arrival ceremony. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kelsey Tucker.)
United Nations Command Chaplain U. S. Army Col. Sam Lee performs a blessing of sacrifice and remembrance on the 55 cases of remains returned by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Friday. (Photo by US Army Sergeant Quince Lanford.)
United Nations Command returned 55 cases of remains from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Friday. Members of the command and the Osan community were on hand at the arrival ceremony. (Photo by US Army Sergeant Quince Lanford.)
Groveland Ranger District Closes Roads & Trails Due to Ferguson Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2018 01:47 PM
Groveland, CA...Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed a forest order closing several Groveland Ranger District roads and trails impacted by the Ferguson Fire. This closure is based on the current and expected fire behavior and will be in effect until Sept. 30, 2018, or until replaced or rescinded.
Roseville, CA...I was deeply saddened to learn that the Ferguson Fire has taken the life of yet another firefighter, Capt. Brian Hughes of Squaw Valley, on Sunday and that bulldozer operator Don Ray Smith of Pollock Pines died Thursday while fighting the Carr fire.
Hunter Dam Fire Threatens CCWD Water Plant in Avery
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2018 03:41 PM
Avery, CA...Late Monday afternoon, the Hunter Dam Fire burned within 10 feet of the Calaveras County Water District’s Hunter’s Water Treatment Plant facility in Avery, which provides water service to more than 6,000 customers who live along the upper Highway 4 Corridor. CCWD is grateful to emergency responders who quickly doused the fire before it damaged the District’s plant, which could have caused a widespread disruption to the community’s water supply. “The firefighters on this incident worked like a well-oiled machine,” said Scott Lunsford, CCWD’s Hunter’s Water Treatment Plant supervisor. “It was a very well-orchestrated effort. These firefighters are awesome.”
San Andreas, CA...Smoke from the Northern California fires continues to impact air quality in Calaveras County. The impact varies, based on geographical location and wind direction, but has the greatest impact at this time on sensitive populations, including individuals with heart and lung disease, elderly persons, infants, children and pregnant women. Because the Calaveras County geography may entrap smoke in certain valleys and basins, the
following visibility chart can be used to determine the air quality where you are. Visibility provides an excellent measure of air quality.
Governor Brown Lowers Capitol Flags in Honor of Fallen Firefighters, Secures Assistance to Support Communities Impacted by Carr Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2018 10:00 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has ordered Capitol flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of two firefighters who died while working on the Carr Fire in Shasta County – Redding Fire Prevention Inspector Jeremiah “Jeremy” Stoke and a bulldozer operator whose name has not been released. “Anne and I were devastated to learn about the deaths of these two heroes who lost their lives while protecting their fellow Californians,” said Governor Brown. “We honor them and all the first responders who are working day and night to protect life and property as wildfires continue to burn across the state.”
President Trump and Prime Minister Conte of Italy in Joint Press Conference
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2018 10:44 PM
Washington, DC...Thank you very much. Thank you. I’m honored to welcome my new friend — we got along very well right from the beginning — Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to the White House. Mr. Prime Minister, I want to begin by congratulating you once again on your tremendous victory in Italy. It was something that all the world was watching, and it excited the people all across Italy and, I can tell you, all across the United States, as well. Congratulations.
Washington, DC...Presidential Weekly Address For July 27th. Previous Administrations released weekly addresses on a very consistent schedule. This administration releases them infrequently but we will post them as they come in.