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Jefferson High Grad Gets Top Job With Army Corps Of Engineers
Staff Sergeant Monica F. White, a grad- uate of Jefferson High School, became the Vehi- cle Dispatcher for the Army Corps of Engineers’ Nashville District on November 3, 2014. Her skilled performance in vehicle dispatch led to her being appointed to the new position of Chief Dis- patcher.
As the District’s Vehicle Dispatcher, she di- rectly oversees all vehicle dispatch activities and highly assists with maintenance and manage- ment of all GSA vehicles located with the Nashville District fleet wide. She has acquired ex- tensive knowledge and experience in vehicle op- erations.
Prior to being called up to active duty, SSgt. White was employed by the Hillsborough County School District’s Transportation Depart- ment while serving as a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force Reserves via St. Petersburg and Miami.
SSgt. White spent 3 years with the Army National Guard, enlisting as a Motor Vehicle Op- erator, before deciding to continue her military service commitment in the Air Force.
The Tampa native attended Florida A & M University, but completed studies towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aero- nautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer- sity. She has a passion for aviation. A graduate of Atlas Aviation Flight Academy, SSgt. White has earned the FAA Private Pilot’s license with over 350 flight hours.
In addition to being well-versed in Trans- portation, SSgt. White possesses effective writ- ing and communication skills. She was the official Yearbook Editor of Alpha Company of the 53rd Support Battalion (St. Petersburg and Tampa), and handled the responsibility while fulfilling her main responsibilities.
SSGT. MONICA F. WHITE
Among the awards she has received are: Top AIT Graduate award from Ft. Bliss’ 43rd Air De- fense Artillery, Ft. Bliss’ 43rd Army’s Mentally and Physically Tough Challenge Award and a va- riety of Army and Air Force Commander’s Coins for outstanding meritorious and service awards and recognition.
SSgt. White is the mother of one son, David A. White, a student at Florida A & M University. Her parents are Coach Chuck White and Mrs. Harriette M. Harris, a re- tired pharmacist.
Black-Owned Businesses Submit Bids For Concessions At Tampa International Airport
Last week as part of their multi-billion dollar expansion project, representatives at Tampa International Airport started accepting bids for con- cessions.
Among those submitting bids are 10 African American- owned businesses in the food and beverage, and retail mar- kets.
African American-owned businesses submitting bids for food and beverage services are Bay Coffee and Tea Company, LLC; Estes Joint Ventures, LLC; Green Clay Concession-
aires, LLC; Phase Next Hospitality; the Superior Hospitality Group, LLC, and Tinsley-Bridgeman, LLC.
Submitting bids for retail stores are Corliss-Stone- Littles, LLC, Estes Joint Ventures, LLC; New- burns Management Group, LLC, and Trans- global Concessions, LLC.
Tinsley-Bridgeman, LLC is currently operating a restaurant at TIA, TGI Fri- days. The owner, George Tinsley, Sr., couldn’t be reached for a comment.
Bible-Based Fellowship
Church's Legal Ministry Presents Community Forum
‘Our Community, Our Voice: How to Survive a Law Enforcement Encounter’
On April 1st, the Legal Min- istry of Bible-Based Fellowship Church in Carrollwood will present How to Survive a Law Enforcement Encounter. The forum will begin at 7 p. m. on the campus of Bible-Based, 4811 Ehrlich Road.
Special guest panelists in- clude Tampa Police Chief, Jane Castor, Assistant Chief, Eric Ward, and Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Major, Scott Wellinger, along with other members of the law en- forcement community. The public is invited to attend.
In the wake of highly-con- troversial officer-involved shootings in communities across America and here lo- cally, this forum will seek to ad- dress the actions of law enforcement as well as the re- sponsibilities of all citizens.
This forum is the third in a series of presentations titled, “Our Community, Our Voice” (OCOV), which endeavor to shed light on issues of particu- lar importance to the African- American community.
Previous events addressed topics such as HIV / AIDS and the significance of African- American participation in clin- ical trials. Each event features a panel of guests, a question- and-answer period, and a call for action.
Now in his sophomore year as senior pastor of Bible-Based, Rev. Anthony C. White en-
REV. ANTHONY C. WHITE
visions the community forums as platforms for engaging all stakeholders in meaningful di- alog, thereby providing a cata- lyst for devising long-term solutions to some of the most systemic problems in today’s society.
Groups and organizations interested in attending the event may call the church at (813) 264-4050, for more in- formation.
Bible-Based began as an in- formal Bible study in the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Arthur T. Jones. The church held its inaugural service on Feb. 5, 1989. What started as a hand- ful of faithful Christ seekers have grown into a congregation of about 1,500 members and spawned ministers, pastors, and new churches around the world.
The congregation's mission is to build a church that is Bible-Based, Christ-centered, and Holy-Spirit led. Its opera- tional pillars are Evangelism, Education, Economics, Entre- preneurship, and Expansion.
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