Joe Sestak served in the U.S. Navy for 31 years – achieving the rank of Vice Admiral. He commanded the George Washington carrier battle group that engaged in combat operations in Afghanistan and precursor operations to war in Iraq.
He also served as President Clinton’s Director of Defense Policy on the National Security Council. Following 9/11, he became the first Director of “Deep Blue”, the Navy’s anti-terrorism group that established the strategic and operational policies for the “Global War on Terrorism”.
Sestak has called the war in Iraq "a tragic misadventure" since announcing his candidacy February 1st. He will deliver his policy position on Iraq and the Global War on Terror at Valley Forge National Park, tomorrow, Wednesday June 7th, in front of supporters and veterans.
Admiral Sestak is believed to be the highest-ranking military officer to ever run for the House of Representatives. He is the Democratic challenger in the 7th Congressional District of Pennsylvania and is running against Republican incumbent Curt Weldon.
DATE: Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
TIME: 11:00 AM
PRESS AVAILABILITY: 11:20 AM
LOCATION: Varnum's Quarters
Route 23 in Valley Forge National Historic Park
Valley Forge, PA
The 7th Congressional District encompasses most of Delaware County and part of Chester and Montgomery counties.
DIRECTIONS: From Schuylkill Expressway take exit 24 to Valley Forge; turn right onto N Gulph Rd./ Rt. 422; turn left onto Valley Forge Rd./Rt. 23; Varnum's Quarters is two-thirds of the way through the park on the left-hand side; Varnum's Quarters is just west of and across the street from Washington Memorial Chapel.
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