Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. (MPMA)
Greetings. I would like to take the time to introduce myself and to notify you of my candidacy for MPMA National Recording Secretary for 2009.
Military Background
CWO4 Diedra Ware enlisted in the Navy in April 1982 and was commissioned as a Chief Warrant Officer in Nov 2000, Information Technology (IT) designator. CWO4 Ware volunteered as an Individual Augmentee (IA) and recently completed her tour as the Information Assurance Manager for Commander United States Naval Forces Central Command and Commander US Fifth Fleet. Her most recent assignment includes serving as Director IT Operations and Systems Engineering at the Office of Naval Research. She also served as Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) for a period of 6 months.
Her personal Awards Include: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3 awards), Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal (5 awards). CWO4 Ware has two children.
Volunteer / Community Service
Diedra is very active in the community. She served as the National Secretary, National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) for 3 years and was awarded the Dorie Miller Award in 2007 for her support and service (the organizations highest award). Diedra currently serves as the MPMA Quantico #32 Secretary (2 years), Washington DC Chapter NNOA Historian (4 years), and is an active member of the Mickey Finn Detachment Marine Corps League (MCL). She has been an active volunteer with the TC Williams High School Army JROTC for the past 5 years. She is a member of the Oakland Baptist Church in Alexandria VA. She is a lifetime member of NNOA, MPMA, and MCL.
Education
CWO4 Ware’s career training over the past 27 years includes various courses related to Information Systems, Information Management, Information Assurance, and Acquisition. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Studies from University of Maryland University College and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Business Administration, American Military University.
What I can offer MPMA as National Recording Secretary (my personal statement):
I hope it’s evident to you from reading my brief bio above that I bring to MPMA a history of dedication and service. Serving as National Secretary for NNOA, an organization of over 900 strong, I had the opportunity to work with commissioned officers in the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, to include General Officers and Service Chiefs. I bring experience and professionalism to the organization. As part of my duties, I have presented agendas and minutes from meetings and conferences for several organizations and will continue to do so for MPMA. With a background in Information Technology, I can support the organization with conference call capabilities, PowerPoint presentations, graphics, word processing, and spreadsheet capabilities, as well as project planning where required. My hope for the organization is to work with the President to provide him the best support possible and to get MPMA recognized as the National Organization it should be by all branches of the military. I need your support to make this a reality. Vote for me as the National Secretary for at the 2009 convention!
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44th National Convention
2009 Recording Secretary Candidate
Diedra C. Ware
Chief Warrant Officer-4, USN
