The Wackenhut Security Post

Congratulations to Joyce Hopperton of WSI Savannah River Site who recently earned the Certified Quality Auditor certification from the American Society of Quality. Joyce began her Wackenhut career in 1984 and is currently the company's Total Quality Administrator.

"ASQ provides certification as a way to provide formal recognition to professionals who have demonstrated an understanding of, and a commitment to, quality techniques and practices in their job and career," said Ronald D. Atkinson of the American Society for Quality.

Wackenhut's General Manager at Savannah River, James "Bud" Isom, said, "This is an honor for Joyce and for our organization. Professional excellence is one of our core values and we congratulate Joyce on her accomplishment."

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Congratulations to Rodney Jones, Jason McCall and Gregory Stockwell of WSI-Oak Ridge on their promotions to sergeant, security police officer (SPO) II at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

Rodney was previously a SPO II in the protected area of Y-12; Jason was a central alarm station officer; and Gregory was a SPO II in the perimeter sector patrol.

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On June 14 members of the WSI-Nevada Test Site Team gathered at the WSI Training Academy complex at the site to participate in a dedication ceremony of the new live fire shoot house in honor of their coworker and friend Carlos Noe Saenz. Carlos, a member of the site's protective force, was killed in action in May of 2006 while performing military duties in Iraq.

Many of Carlos' family members and friends attended the ceremony, including his wife, son, and parents. Also attending were WSI leaders and representatives from Sen. John Ensign's office, the NNSA and the Nevada National Guard.

During the very moving ceremony, Carlos' wife, Nanette, and his mother, Joaquina, unveiled the memorial placque formally dedicating the new facility in his name.

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