The July 12th, 1999 VSO meeting at Pentagon

On July 12th of 1999 Dr. Bernard Rostker spoke to the Veteran Service Organizations

about closing OSAGWI. The conversation started of how they felt their job was about

over, and they were looking for input from the VSO's.

Venus Hammack was the first to speak up stating this decision seemed quite premature.

She elegantly stated her position, and observations, which then sparked several other

areas of interest.

Ed Bryan was concerned with the Oil well fires, and wanted more research.

Kirt Love started with personal records, bunker demolitions, silicosis, mycoplasma,

and his own personal experiences with Rostkers staff.

Paul Sullivan, and Dan Fahey droned on about DU, which got groans from everyone.

Then Paul asked for Dr. Bernard Rostker's resignation, and handed him a small

stack of FOIA's. A few times James Tuitte stepped in to question Bernie, and like

the rest found Bernie sticking to over simplified answers.

Bill Frasure ( VVA ) was quite unhappy with Rostker, and his team - he spoke his fill

and then sat back.

Matt Puglisi ( American Legion ) stated some facts, and commented.

All in all the meeting was pointless, other than the fact that most did not agree with

OSAGWI shutting down. DAV rep was quite happy with this idea, but it seemed

the general census was more needed doing.

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What caught my attention was after leaving the meeting room at the E-wing, I was

approached by one of General Dale Vessers assistants. She handed me this very

letter, and asked me if I understood what she had given me. I laughed and said I

had gotten earlier.

It looked like OSAGWI wanted to scare me about how they handle outside classified

materials. This letters states its either them, or Department of Justice, with no terms. Its

not hard to see why so many walked away instead of giving their material to OSAGWI.

The NBC Logs had been a learning experience for all, and no one wanted to end up

in the same position.

Ive written a variety of letters asking OSAGWI to use their executive authority to

grant special immunity for people to come forward with materials. To this day they

act as if Executive Power doesnt mean they can do anything about this - yeah right.

Here is the letter for your review, see what you think.