Media Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago, IL January 16, 2012 Contact: Ruth Thomas Email: Ruth.Thomas@LeaveNoVeteranBehind.org Office Phone: 312-379-8652 MEDIA ADVISORY: Leave No Veteran Behind Black History Month Luncheon: Featuring Lieutenant General Honoré at The Union League Club of Chicago Who: Leave No Veteran Behind and Lieutenant General Honoré U.S. Army (Ret.) When: February 29, 2012 11:00am until 2:00pm Where: The Union League Club of Chicago (Crystal Room), 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago Illinois 60604 What: Leave No Veteran Behind (LNVB) is proud to partner with American Legion Post 758 and the Military Affairs Committee at the Union League Club of Chicago to celebrate the legacy of African Americans in the military. Our guest of honor will be Lieutenant General Honore’ U.S. Army (Ret.) who will be interviewed live by Chicago luminary William E. (Bill) Lowry Jr. (Air Force).

Eli Williamson, executive director of LNVB stated, “Lieutenant General Honoré and his actions during Hurricane Katrina was an inspiration not only to African Americans, but for all Americans. It will be great to hear his story through the interactive interview format that we will have for this event.”

Last year at the Union League Club of Chicago, LNVB honored the 555th Parachute Battalion “Triple Nickles” and Colonel Christine B. “Nickey” Knighton U.S. Army (Ret.) was the keynote speaker. This year LNVB will continue this annual event to honor the role of African Americans in the United States Military. LNVB will also be highlighting and seeking support for its various programs that invest in our veterans in the areas of education, employment, and community service. Proceeds from this luncheon will go to support LVNB programming and are tax-deductable.

About Leave No Veteran Behind LNVB a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational and employment opportunities to returning veterans who are facing economic hardship. As part of its efforts to help these veterans in the Chicago area, they have established a workforce development program that employs veterans in transitional employment and integrates on the job training and long-term placement opportunities. Currently, veterans employed by LNVB provide safe passage for Chicago Public School children in high violence neighborhoods.

About Lieutenant General Honoré U.S. Army (Ret.) Lieutenant General Honoré is a native of Lakeland, Louisiana. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Agriculture upon graduation from Southern University and A&M College in 1971. He holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources from Troy State University as well as an

Honorary Doctorate in Public Administration from Southern University and A&M College, an Honorary Doctorate in Laws from Stillman College, an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Virginia State University, Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Stillman College, an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Loyola University, an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Virginia State University & an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Meharry Medical College.

Prior to his command of Joint Task Force-Katrina – leading the Department of Defense response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana – General Honoré served in a variety of command and staff positions which focused on Defense Support to Civil Authorities and Homeland Defense. As Vice Director for Operations, J-3, The Joint Staff, Washington, D.C., and, as the Commander, Standing Joint Force Headquarters-Homeland Security, United States Northern Command, General Honoré’s focus was Defense Support to Civil Authorities and Homeland Defense. For four of the past six hurricane seasons, he supported the Department of Defense planning and response for Hurricanes Floyd in 1999; Lilli and Isidore in 2002 (both hit the Gulf Coast); Isabel in 2003; and Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne in 2004. General Honoré also planned and supported the United States military response to the devastating flooding which swept Venezuela 1999 and Mozambique in 2000. As Vice Director for Operations, he led the Defense Department’s planning and preparation for the anticipated Y2K Millennium anomaly. As Commander of SJFHQ-HLS under NORTHCOM direction, he planned and oversaw the military response to the Space Shuttle Columbia Tragedy and the DC Sniper Shootings. Additionally, General Honoré participated in three TOPOFF (Top Officials) exercises as well as the United Endeavor series of Homeland Defense exercises.

Among his assignments are Commanding General, First Army; Commanding General, SJFHQ-HLS, U.S. Northern Command; Commanding General, 2d Infantry Division, Korea; Deputy Commanding General/Assistant Commandant, United States Army Infantry Center and School, Fort Benning, Georgia; and the Assistant Division Commander, Maneuver/Support, 1st Calvary Division, Fort Hood, Texas. He has also served as the Brigade Commander, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia; Senior Mechanized Observer/Controller, “Scorpion 07,” National Training Center (25 rotations); and Commander, 4th Battalion, 16th Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Germany.

General Honoré retired on February 29, 2008, following 37 years of active service with the United States Army. He continues to speak and consult nationally on Building a Culture of Preparedness. ###