|
Col. John Garrett, USMC (retired) helps clients identify federal grants and contracting opportunities for government projects in the United States and abroad, through daily contact with U.S. government requirements and procurement agencies. Domestically, Col. Garrett's work focuses on programs and procurements in the homeland security arena; internationally, his efforts emphasize such areas as Iraq reconstruction and Afghanistan reconstruction. Once an opportunity is identified, Col. Garrett helps clients navigate the complex process of defining the government's specific program requirements and then developing comprehensive capability statements that communicate that the client provides the best value and is best able to meet government requirements.
In nearly 30 years of developing relationships throughout the U.S. government and defense industry, Col. Garrett has developed strong networks with policy and decision makers in the U.S. Congress; the Departments of State, Defense and Energy; and the Department of Homeland Security. The access that comes with these relationships allows Col. Garrett to know in advance - and in detail - how best to meet the needs of each agency's procurement programs.
Col. Garrett’s extensive operational experience includes:
Infantry Platoon and Company Commander, Vietnam, 1969-70
Infantry Battalion Commander, Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Led U.S. Marines in support of the Saudi Arabian Forces that attacked and regained the town of Khafji in northern Saudi Arabia, January 1991
Commanded the first American combat unit to breach the Iraqi defenses on G-Day, 24 February 1991, and continued the attack to ultimately secure Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City
Commander, Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), 1993-96
Conducted ship seizure of Syrian-flagged ship, a sanctions violator, on Christmas Day 1994, in the Arabian Gulf
Commanded a multi-national force which protected the final withdrawal of 4,000 UN Peacekeepers (Pakistani Tank Brigade and Bangladesh Infantry Battalion) and closed the UN occupation in Somalia, February-March 1995
Planned and executed antiterrorism and counter-terrorism missions during the course of two deployments to Southwest Asia and the Middle East.
27 years Training/Advisor/Combined Operational Experience with the command, ground operations, aviation, and logistics forces of: Thailand, Singapore, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Australia, UK.
Col. Garrett is a regular commentator on Fox News Channel, presenting observations and analysis on the war on terrorism, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and a range of topics relating to national and homeland security. He was Dan Rather's featured guest on 60 Minutes II, regarding the history of U.S. anti-terrorism programs. He has also appeared on Radio America and Canada TV regarding Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Col. Garrett is a member of the Office of the Secretary of Defense of Media Military Analysts Group, which receives weekly access and briefings with the Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other high level policymakers in the Administration. He has made three trips to Iraq with this group to travel the country and assess the operational and political situations, also meeting with the highest level U.S. and Iraqi Government Leadership. He is also a frequent speaker and panelist on homeland security, Iraq reconstruction, and national security at conferences and seminars throughout the country. | 