The Political Conundrum!

The news was starting to break last night as we wrapped up our You Served Radio show. However due to wanting to make sure the family was notified and the rumors didn’t spread until after all the rights things were done, the milblogging community kept it to ourselves.

This morning I would like to give my thoughts and prayers to the family and friends  (of which there are many) to retired TOPGUN pilot US Navy Capt. Carroll LeFon, also known as Neptunus Lex.

Since retirement Carroll had been a contractor flying “OPFOR” aircraft for young budding Navy pilots to learn and hone their skills. Yesterday he was killed doing what he loved most, flying.

You can learn more about “Lex”, and see some of his writings on his blog at www.neptunuslex.com/

God Speed Brother. You will be missed by many…those that knew you personally and those who knew you through your writing. A great voice has been silenced. See you on the other side.

UPDATE-There are many on the interwebs who are honoring Capt. LeFon today. Here is a running list as I get them of some of those tributes and remembrance posts.

cdrsalamander.blogspot.com/2012/03/neptunus-lex-thank-you-and-farewell.html

www.thedonovan.com/archives/2012/03/there_is_a_univ.html

www.thedonovan.com/archives/2012/03/we_were_blogger.html

instapinch.com/?p=1970

blog.usni.org/2012/03/07/pardon-him-theodotus-neptunus-lex-carroll-lefon/

www.susankatzkeating.com/2012/03/neptunus-lex-1960-2012.html

milblogging.com/index.php?entry=entry120307-062547

www.woodshed.steveambrose.net/2012/03/07/dont-blink/

blog.usni.org/2012/03/07/a-remarkable-man-has-stepped-into-the-clearing-captain-carroll-lefon-usn-ret-1960-2012/

aw1tim.wordpress.com/2012/03/07/one-of-our-own/

homefrontsix.blogspot.com/2012/03/fair-winds-and-following-seas.html

grimbeorn.blogspot.com/2012/03/sic-transit-lex.html

tcoverride.blogspot.com/

www.thesniper.us/?p=9644

fuzzilicious.blogspot.com/2012/03/hole-in-our-world.html

 http://steeljawscribe.com/2012/03/07/ave-atque-vale

soldiersangels.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=1017&cntnt01returnid=15

www.thesandgram.com/2012/03/07/carroll-lex-lefon-you-are-cleared-due-west/

www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fthanlont.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F03%2Fwell-that-sucks.html&h=mAQGOXCmN 

www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flignesdedefense.blogs.ouest-france.fr%2Farchive%2F2012%2F03%2F07%2Fcrash-d-un-chasseur-kfir-de-la-smp-atac-le-pilote-a-ete-tue.html&h=rAQEJmzBf

johncarmichaels.typepad.com/carmichaels_position/2012/03/talk-among-yourselves.html

tailhookdaily.typepad.com/tailhook_daily_briefing/2012/03/neptunus-lex.html

soldiersangelsgermany.blogspot.com/2012/03/fair-winds-lex.html

pebbledrops.blogspot.com/2012/03/mourning.html

boudicca.mu.nu/archives/327294.html

battleland.blogs.time.com/2012/03/08/life-and-death-on-the-fringe/

www.villainouscompany.com/vcblog/archives/2012/03/lex.html

And many more can be found at

tcoverride.blogspot.com/2012/03/remembering-lex.html

 

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today delivered remarks at the National Congress of American Indians 2012 Executive Council Winter Session, highlighting the Department's ongoing commitment to working with tribes and tribal governments to make our nation more safe, secure and resilient.

"Tribes and tribal governments play an essential role across the Department of Homeland Security - from helping combat threats in our communities, to protecting our borders and critical infrastructure, and improving our resilience to disasters of all kinds," said Secretary Napolitano. "We are committed to continuing to work closely with tribal public safety, law enforcement and emergency management officials to enhance information sharing and collaboration, as well as preparedness, response and recovery."

During her remarks, Secretary Napolitano announced the release of the DHS Tribal Resource Guide - a comprehensive catalog of resources within DHS available to Indian Country. This guide provides tribes with information on the Department's offices and components, available training programs, initiatives that impact tribal nations, key contact information, and more.

Secretary Napolitano underscored the importance of collaboration with tribes and tribal governments to improve our ability to protect against threats and better respond to emergencies.

At the 2009 NCAI Winter Session, Secretary Napolitano announced a tribal consultation policy that promotes the direct and interactive involvement of Indian Tribes in developing regulatory policies, recommending grant procedures for tribes, and advising on key issues.

In March 2010, DHS released the DHS Tribal Consultation and Coordination Plan to streamline information sharing and foster a culture of collaboration with federally recognized tribes across the United States.

For more information, visit www.dhs.gov.

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