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On Thursday, Admiral Linda Fagan, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard visited with BENS members in New York City. She discussed her goals to transform the Coast Guard, which include deploying innovative recruiting practices, revolutionizing talent management policies, and further focus on investments in technology and critical infrastructure.

BENS Southeast Region hosted Tampa FBI Special Agent in Charge David Walker for a meaningful conversation and briefing on cyber-crime, ransomware, and the unique threats to Tampa and the surrounding area. Walker also shared insights related to the FBI’s shift from international terrorism to localized terrorism threats.

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