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NMI inks pact to support servicemembers
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Posted on Jul 05 2008
The CNMI government has come forward in support of the Army Community Covenant during one-hour signing ceremony yesterday morning at the American Memorial Park stadium.
The covenant is designed to develop and promote effective state and community partnerships with the Army in improving the quality of life for soldiers and their families.
With the signing ceremony, the Commonwealth pledges to assist military family member who are in need of help.
“This is a great opportunity for the military members, families, and personnel to really support their families,” said Fitial.
Some of the assistance that could be extended to families of military members includes helping them find jobs and sharing resources with other families.
“You know when Edward Manibusan came up with this idea, I couldn’t believe that we were entitled to this kind of privilege, of which that I am really proud of,” he added.
“I think that the CNMI people should be very proud as well to support the military personnel coming from the CNMI, especially now with this covenant initiative. The government and the entire community should support these families, too,” he said.
Approximately 50 people attended the ceremony yesterday.
Fitial was joined at the signing ceremony by Naval Forces Marianas commander Rear Adm. William French, U.S Army Reserve chief of staff Maj. Gen. Stephen Tom, U.S Air Force retired Col. Pete Callaghan, Chamber of Commerce president Jim Arenovski, Saipan Mayor Juan Tudela, Tinian Mayor Jose San Nicolas, Rota Mayor Joseph Inos, Northern Islands Mayor Valentin Taisakan, American Red Cross executive director John Hirsh, and Secretary of the Army Edward Manibusan.
