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Something is not right at Sweetwater
Maybe Sweetwater should institute the Rooney Rule like the NFL. The Rooney Rule requires National Football League teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation jobs. It is sometimes cited as an example of affirmative action, though there is no quota or preference given to minorities in the hiring of candidates. It was established in 2003. I'm not in favor of giving a less qualified person, regardless of race a position solely on their race but at least this will get minority candidates an interview.— March 18, 2015 11:47 a.m.
The vote swinger
At the next meeting McCann will probably say he was riding in the same helicopter as Brian Williams when it was hit by RPG/small arms fire. LOL— February 12, 2015 1:50 p.m.
South Bay politiscape on election day
danfogel, yes they do count. Since McCann is in the Navy I tried to tailor this to the Navy. I certanily mean no disrespect to any of the other Armed Services, again I was trying to make this Navy specific.— July 1, 2014 11:14 a.m.
South Bay politiscape on election day
First, I am not a McCann supporter, I did serve 35 years in the US Army with three deployments and here is my take on the situation. First, in my opinion a "decorated" war hero would have received 1) a Medal of Honor 2) The Navy Cross 3) A Silver Star 4) A Bronze Star or 5) A Purple Heart. Any other medal (decoration) is pretty much at the unit's discretion. Some awards are time sensitive example; Good Conduct & Service related. According to McCann's bio he is in the Supply Corps, I believe at one time I read his duty position was that of a Contract Officer. I don't know about the Navy but in the Army some units gave out awards like candy, little or no verification of the events stated on the Award Recommendation Form. Also, Officers many times were given "higher" awards than the Enlisted. I saw an officer get a Bronze Star for a years service and he never went "outside the wire" (off the compound). Short story long, any award McCann has should come with a Nomination Form, the Army uses DA Form 1256 and the award itself. Not sure about the Navy but it should be similar. It would be interesting to verify his awards because he could be in violation of the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 which states "it a federal misdemeanor to falsely represent oneself as having received any U.S. military decoration or medal. If convicted, defendants might be imprisoned for up to six months."— June 30, 2014 10:51 a.m.
“John McCann and Ed Brand should resign”
Eastlaker, very well said.— May 15, 2014 10:58 a.m.
Sweetwater chaos reaches Judge España’s court
I just checked the Sweetwater website, the meeting notice and the "working agenda" have been pulled. I looked at the profiles and the only two there are Brand and McCann. The other four show two vacant and two suspended. Are we on hold now?— May 14, 2014 4:38 p.m.
Sweetwater chaos reaches Judge España’s court
anniej, I checked yesterday specifically for those 2 items, I could not find either one listed anywhere. I speculate they will leave the performance review off and push it out until it is too late and Ed's contract will automatically renew. We are running out of time.— May 13, 2014 1:08 p.m.
“John McCann and Ed Brand should resign”
bbq, maybe he buys and sells items on ebay or has a garage sale now and then. His blurb states "He is now an independent businessman in the technology sector". I have searched County records and I can not find any reference of him, a company or as a DBA.— May 13, 2014 12:34 p.m.
“John McCann and Ed Brand should resign”
Under oath, Brand said to deputy district attorney Leon Schorr that none of the trustees were “mensas.”. Coming from Ed Brand, a graduate of the prestigious United States International University, known synonymously as Alliant, that quote is quite an insult.— May 13, 2014 12:27 p.m.
Sweetwater Athletics Hall of Fame scrutinized
I think they should have open the Sweetwater Hall of Shame and use the letters to name it dr edward m brand.— April 29, 2014 3:34 p.m.