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TRUMP CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL The Honorable Charles L. Glazer Former Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador Charles L. Glazer served as Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador from January 16, 2007 until January 20, 2009. Prior to his appointment, Charles L. Glazer was President and CEO of C.L. Glazer & Company, Inc., an institutional brokerage and investment banking firm in Greenwich, Connecticut. Mr. Glazer served as an officer in the U.S. Army and was attached to the 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion while stationed in Seoul, Korea. Mr. James “Jim” Hoskins Former Chief Executive Officer of Scitor Corporation James “Jim” Hoskins is an inventor, major systems developer, constellation architect, entrepreneur, and former Chief Executive Officer. A graduate of Auburn University, Jim Hoskins spent 20 years in government service within the uniformed military which included key assignments at the Air Force Cryptologic Depot, National Security Agency, National Reconnaissance Office, and the Intelligence Community Management Staff. Mr. Hoskins military service was followed by 21 years at a large American corporation where he retired as Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Kathleen Troia “KT” McFarland Senior Fellow at The American Conservative Union Kathleen Troia “KT” McFarland held national security posts in the Nixon, Ford and Reagan Administrations including as an aide to Dr. Henry Kissinger on the NSC Staff, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee Staff, Senior Speechwriter to Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger and later the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (PA) and Pentagon Spokesman. A graduate of George Washington University, Oxford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ms. McFarland is the author of the forthcoming Turning Point: Reclaiming an America We Can Believe In. General Robert Magnus (Ret.) Former Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps Robert Magnus served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer from 1969 to 2008. He ended his career in the Marine Corps as the 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps where he oversaw 250,000 Marines and Sailors as well as 17,000 civilians. General Magnus sits on several boards and councils where his experience is utilized by corporations and non-profits alike. Major General Bert Mizusawa (Ret.) Silver Star Recipient Former Commanding Officer of the Combined Joint Interagency Task Force- Afghanistan Major General Bert Mizusawa is a decorated Combat Commander with decades of government service. In addition to commanding the Combined Joint Interagency Task Force—Afghanistan, Major General Mizusawa also commanded the U.S. Army Reserve’s Cyber Command. A successful lawyer, Major General Mizusawa has advised private business, government- sponsored organizations, and numerous Members of Congress on the law and Armed Forces. Rear Admiral Charles R. Kubic (Ret.) Former Commanding Officer of the 1st Naval Construction Division Former Commanding Officer of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Engineer Group An expert in National Security and International Business, Rear Admiral Charles R. Kubic (Ret.) ended his active military service by concurrently commanding the 1st Naval Construction Division and the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Engineer Group during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since his retirement, Admiral Kubic has become President of ECC International as well as Kubic Engineer Group. With over 40 years of worldwide planning, design, engineering, construction, and contracting experience, Admiral Kubic is a highly sought after adviser and speaker. The Honorable Jim Inhofe (R-OK) Senior United States Senator from Oklahoma Chairman of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Senior Member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee Senator Jim Inhofe is a U.S. Army veteran. An avid pilot with over 11,000 flight hours, Inhofe became the only member of Congress to fly an airplane around the world when he recreated Wiley Post’s legendary trip around the globe. Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Outstanding Conservative Senators, Senator Inhofe is known for being an “unabashed conservative” who is “unafraid to speak his mind.” Senator Inhofe has been married to his wife Kay for 55 years and they have 20 children and grandchildren. The Honorable Bob McEwen Former Member of the United States House of Representatives for Ohio’s 6th District Former Member on the U.S. House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Intelligence Congressman Bob McEwen has served the United States in numerous capacities including as Special Presidential Envoy and U.S. Representative to the European Parliament. Congressman McEwen remains a respected member of a select Congressional leadership team that meets weekly when Congress is in session. Throughout his entire career, Congressman McEwen often served as negotiator to bring resolution to Senate and House Conference Committee impasses on dozens of pieces of legislation including Defense and International Relations legislation. The Honorable Jim Woolsey Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Former Ambassador to the Negotiation on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Director Woolsey has served the United States government on five separate occasions. Director Woolsey was the director of the CIA during President Bill Clinton’s first term. Director Woolsey has been appointed to serve the United States government by both Republican and Democratic administrations. Director Woolsey currently chairs the Strategic Advisory group of the Washington, D.C. private equity fund, Paladin Capital Group, chairs the Advisory Board of the Opportunities Development Group, and he is Of Counsel to the Washington D.C. office of Boston-based law firm, Goodwin Procter. Director Woolsey remains an eminent expert on alternative energy sources and security issues. The Honorable John Ashcroft Former United States Attorney General Former United States Senator from Missouri Senator Ashcroft most recently served the United States government as Attorney General during President George W. Bush’s first term, as the 79th United States Attorney General. Senator Ashcroft served as a United States Senator from Missouri prior to becoming Attorney General. Before reaching the senate, Senator Ashcroft served as the Governor of Missouri and the Missouri Attorney General. Since leaving public office in 2005, Senator Ashcroft has founded The Ashcroft Group, a Washington D.C. lobbying firm. The Honorable Darrell Issa (R-CA) Current Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for California’s 49th District Current Member of the U.S. House of Representatives’ House Judiciary Committee Congressman Darrell Issa proudly represents California’s 49th Congressional District, which is home of Camp Pendleton, the largest Marine Corps training facility in the United States. Congressman Issa is not a lifelong politician, he has experienced tremendous success in the private sector before taking up public office. Congressman Issa was the CEO, and founder, of California-based Directed Electronics, which was the largest American manufacturer of anti- theft technology for vehicles. Congressman Issa was named Entrepreneur of the Year in 1994 by Inc. Magazine, Ernst & Young and the San Diego Union Tribune. While leading Directed Electronics, Congressman Issa also served as Chairman to the Consumer Electronics Association, a coalition of over 2000 electronic companies. Prior to his work in the private sector, Congressman Issa proudly served the United States military, earning the rank of Captain before receiving his discharge. The Honorable Michael McCaul (R-TX) Current Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas’ 10th District Current Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul is currently serving his sixth term representing Texas’ 10th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, which includes the metropolitan area of Austin, TX. Chairman McCaul leads the House’s Homeland Security Committee, which provides oversight for the Department of Homeland Security, with the express mission of preventing terrorist attacks in the United States. Chairman McCaul is also Chairman of the U.S.-Mexico Inter-Parliamentary Group, which meets annually so both American and Mexican lawmakers can discuss issues important to each nation. Chairman McCaul also serves on the House’s Committee on Foreign Affairs to ensure national security remains intact. Chairman McCaul is currently standing for re-election in Texas. The Honorable Bob Corker (R-TN) Current Member of the United States Senate for Tennessee Current Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee Senator Corker is currently serving his second term representing Tennessee in the United States Senate, after earning reelection with an overwhelming victory in 2012. Senator Corker proudly serves as Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, and is also an active member of the Banking Committee and the Budget Committee. As Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Corker has travelled to over 70 different nations to gain a deeper understanding of the United States’ foreign interests. Senator Corker served as Mayor of Chattanooga in his home state before being elected to the United States Senate in 2006. Senator Corker experienced success in the private sector before taking up public office, opening his own construction company at the age of 25, which grew