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Former Myanmar Refugee Finds Freedom as an Army National Guard Soldier

Former Myanmar Refugee Finds Freedom as an Army National Guard Soldier












North Little Rock, Arkansas (PRWEB) June 30, 2011

As a former refugee desperately trying to become a free man, Pvt. Saw Blu celebrates his freedom this 4th of July as a solider in the United States National Guard. Each evening, Pvt. Saw Blut reads his bible and prays, thanking his God for life, freedom and asks for a chance to help others. Just three years ago, Blut was granted asylum in the United States through the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) and was resettled in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Blut, a member of the Karen ethnic group, fled Myanmar (Burma) to Malaysia to escape oppression and ethnic cleansing by the Burmese government. He lived in a refugee camp for two years until he registered with the UNHCR and paperwork was finalized.

“The soldiers would come into our villages, kill and terrorize our people and burn our houses,” Blut said.

While his parents survived past attacks, Blut said some of his extended family members didn’t make it. Coupled with the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that ravaged Myanmar and southeast Asia, Blut said he and his parents are lucky to be alive. Blut grew up in a rural, poor village near Pathein, the fourth largest city in Myanmar. Modern conveniences such as plumbing, electricity and paved roads are considered luxuries. Even before the tsunami, communication was limited. Blut said he speaks with his parents several times a year on a shared line, but disconnections and interference on the line make it difficult to keep in touch. That’s where he said their common Christian faith ties them over the miles and separation. Blut said his parents miss him but are glad that he’s safe and has an opportunity to prosper as an individual.

Over the past five years more than 15,000 Burmese refugees have found asylum in the United States and Blut said he is blessed to be one of them. He received his green card from the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services in 2008, but now as a member of the Army National Guard, Blut is eligible to receive expedited citizenship. He said he looks forward to the day that he becomes a naturalized U.S. citizen.    

Blut enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard in the spring of 2011. He earned his GED through the National Guard GED Plus program in North Little Rock on June 21, 2011 and reported for basic training at Ft. Jackson, S.C. the following day. Upon graduation, he will attend the Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic School at Ft. Jackson to learn his military occupational skill. Blut said he plans on returning to Grand Rapids, Michigan to attend college and find a full time civilian job.

“America has given me so much,” Blut said. “I just want to give back and serve my new country.”

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Posted on July 22, 2011 by , Reply

Security Guard and Patrol Service: A Great Help to the Nation

For commercial property managers, security is a big concern. In keeping your properties and assets safe, security guard can be the best companion. With electronic security system and hidden cameras, the modern age has seen much progress; but human guards are by far the best option till date. Therefore, private security guards are employed for proper utilization of human power over electronic safety aids.

 

The security services are increasingly becoming important in our society, and the security industry is thriving fast. Security guards are liable to protect their employer’s investment, enforce rules and laws on the property to safeguard property, and deter criminal activity or other problems.

 

A security guard, according to law have the following functions:

 

·         Protection of People and Property: The main aim of the security guard is protection of persons and/or property from harm, theft, and/or illegal activity

·         Deterrence, observation, discovery, and/or reporting unlawful or unauthorized activity to the property owner is another important function of the security guard

·         Street Patrol Service: The security guards are also utilized for street patrol service

·         Setting Security Alarm: They can in response to, but not installation or service of, a security system alarm, act accordingly.

·         Close Contact: The security guards in borders are always in contact with one another. This communication is important in reducing risks. For this, trained and experienced security services are most wanted.

 

 

What the security guards do?

 

·         Notify about the suspected person: The task of the security personnel is to ask questions to anyone who is suspected; this is notified to higher authorities thereafter.

 

·         Locking Doors: Checking the building entrance doors in order to ensure that they are properly locked at the designated times.

 

·         Check Doors: The security guards also ensure that the doors are properly closed before the beginning of work and after its completion.

  

 

·         Deny access: The security personnel ensure that any unauthorized persons are denied access into the building or tenants’ areas.

 

·         Double Checking of Entrance: The security guards also need to ensure that the entrance doors are double-checked when the work is completed.

 

·         Removing the Potentially Hazardous Substances: The security guards are also responsible for removing the potentially hazardous substances from the site of the property. That may be combustible substance or dangerous gaseous sources.

 

Security or Patrol Services are of great help for the nation. Security is into the hands of patrol services or security guards. The patrol services, rendering its help to the discerning people ensures that the property is safe, and the owner is satisfied.

Tyler Moon is an expert in article writing and internet marketing. She regularly contributes articles on various topics like security services, birth announcements etc.

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Posted on May 22, 2011 by , Reply

Idaho Army National Guard gets 2 new helicopters

Secretary General Meets with Minister of National Security of The Bahamas
National Security
Image by OEA – OAS
From left to right:
Orville A.T. Turnquest, Minister of National Security of the Bahamas
José Miguel Insulza, OAS Secretary General

Date: March 18, 2011
Place: Washington, DC
Credit: Juan Manuel Herrera/OAS

Idaho Army National Guard gets 2 new helicopters
BOISE — The Idaho Army National Guard welcomed two new helicopters to Gowen Field Friday afternoon. The UH-72A Lakota helicopter is a light utility chopper designed specifically for the guard’s medical evacuation mission. It will be used for training and medical evacuations. It is not used for combat. The helicopter is built in Columbus, Mississippi. It has many uses such as security, medical …
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SecurID Company Suffers Security Breach
The RSA Security unit of EMC said that a data breach might compromise computer security products used by corporations and governments.
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SecurID company suffers major breach of data security
The RSA Security division of the EMC Corp. has suffered a sophisticated data breach, potentially compromising computer security products widely used by corporations and governments.
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Posted on March 19, 2011 by , Reply

National Guard force is up to full strength at state border with Mexico

National Guard force is up to full strength at state border with Mexico
The National Guard has completed its deployment of more than 500 troops in support of border security agencies along the Arizona-Mexico border.

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National Guard troops deploy on Arizona border Monday

National Guard troops deploy on Arizona border Monday
PHOENIX (AP) — The first of 532 National Guard troops are set to begin their mission in the southern Arizona desert on Monday under President Barack Obama’s plan to beef up U.S.-Mexico border security, although they won’t have any law enforcement authority. Authorities declined to say how many troops would start Monday, but that waves of them will be deploying every Monday until all 532 are …

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Janet Napolitano, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, speak about the National Guard

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Image taken on 2009-09-13 13:23:39 by The National Guard.

Posted on August 17, 2010 by , Reply