2007 Finalists—National Security Medal
This award recognizes a federal employee for a significant contribution to the nation in activities related to national security (including defense, military affairs, and intelligence). This medal is accompanied by a $3,000 monetary award.
Dr. William Baker
Position: Chief Scientist, Directed Energy
Agency: Air Force Research Laboratory
Location: Kirtland AFB, New Mexico
Residence: Sandia Park, New Mexico
Achievement: Developed new weapons technologies including the world’s longest-range, non-lethal weapons which heat the target’s skin without causing permanent harm
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Carol Dumaine
Position: Founding Director, Global Futures Partnership
Agency: Central Intelligence Agency
Location: Washington, D.C.
Residence: Reston, Virginia
Achievement: Founded a highly innovative new think tank to leverage international expertise to enhance intelligence analysis
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Anh Duong
Position: Science Advisor, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information, Plans and Strategy
Agency: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division
Location: Washington, D.C.
Residence: Laurel, Maryland
Achievement: Designed the thermobaric bomb credited with helping win the war in Afghanistan and develops anti-terrorism technologies for the Pentagon
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Dr. Robert O. Slater and the NSEP Team
Position: Director, National Security Education Program
Agency: U.S. Department of Defense
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Residence: Chevy Chase, Maryland
Achievement: Developed a program that enables citizens to develop fluency in foreign languages deemed most critical to national security
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The Service to America Medals are presented annually by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service to celebrate excellence in our federal civil service.
