Harrison Township, MI – U.S. Congresswoman Candice Miller (MI-10), on Thursday, March 24th, will attend an official opening of the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Operational Integration Center (OIC) located on Selfridge ANGB, MI. The new OIC will be used to coordinate security efforts of all federal, state and local law enforcement and security partners. CBP is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation’s borders at and between the official ports of entry. Local, national and international media representatives are invited and encouraged to attend this important event and tour the new facility. Details are as follows:
What: Operational Integration Center Grand Opening

Who: Congresswoman Candice Miller (MI-10); Governor Rick Snyder (MI); David Aguilar, Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Sally Brice-O’Hara, Vice Commandant United States Coast Guard; Michael L. Peplinski, Commander, Selfridge ANGB; COL Kristie Kibbey Etue, Director, Michigan State Police; Karen Newman, Recording Artist

When: Thursday, March 24, 2011

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Media Set up
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Ceremony
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Media Inquiries
12:00 p.m. – 13:00 p.m.: Facility Tours

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Contact for media inquiries & to receive RSVP information:
Erin Sayago
erin.sayago@mail.house.gov