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I am the director of communications for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. I enjoy running marathons and triathlons, playing guitar and spending time with family. My professional interest is in how social media and new technology shapes the communication relationship between government and the general public. I have a Master’s degree in Communications and Leadership from Gonzaga University in Spokane and a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Washington State University.
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Upon reaching the Ross Sea just over three weeks after she left San Diego, Burton Island met up with various other vessels that were also part of the First Antarctic Developments Program. This U.S. Navy initiative, which became better known as Operation Highjump, marked the largest expedition to the Antarctic region up to that time.
Break into the rest of the story: https://transportationhistory.org/2020/01/17/1947-one-of-the-most-active-icebreakers-in-the-us-fleet-makes-her-maiden-voyage/