Speaker Summary for Sept. 19, 2011

Scott McGregor introduced Major General David Baldwin of the California National Guard.  General Baldwin discussed the importance of the National Guard both to California and to the military forces deployed by the United States.  The California National Guard deploys personnel in the infantry, the Air Force, search and rescue units, as Predator drone pilots and Milstar Satellite controllers, and to conduct Global Hawk operations.  California National Guard personnel are involved in a broad spectrum of activities that range from combat operations in all parts of the world to providing vital community service support to California schools and veterans.  General Baldwin also discussed emerging global threats from China, Iran, nuclear proliferation and cyber terrorism and the importance of maintaining a strong National Guard structure into the future.