Security News in Brief: United States Attorney Breon Peace Announces Selection of Carolyn Pokorny as First Assistant United States Attorney

Source: United States Department of Justice News

Today, United States Attorney Breon Peace announced his selection of Carolyn Pokorny to serve as First Assistant United States Attorney (FAUSA) for the Eastern District of New York. As FAUSA, Ms. Pokorny oversees the Criminal, Civil, Appeals and Administrative Divisions of the United States Attorney’s Office.

Defense News in Brief: Hometown Connections Aboard USS Portland

Source: United States Navy

GULF OF ADEN — It’s not uncommon for service members to meet others from their home state when they report to a new command. It’s far less likely you’ll serve alongside a hometown friend. That’s what happened to Electronics Technician 3rd Class Julianna Kowalewski-Silva while she was working at the coffee shop aboard USS Portland (LPD 27).