Via LinkedIn — Allen Geist, NSRI director for joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, was recently appointed by Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen to the newly formed Committee on Pacific Conflict for the State of Nebraska.
According to a release from the governor’s office: "The group, formed through passage of LB1300, has the responsibility of identifying potential risks to the state that might emanate from China in the event of a conflict in the Pacific Theater. Nebraska is the first state in the nation to enact such a committee for this purpose."
Geist serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for the committee. He retired from 25 years of military service in Air Force, most recently posted as the chief capabilities and requirements for missile defense and electronic warfare at U.S. Strategic Command and has deployed to the Pacific. He will bring forward critical real world experience to the committee.
"This committee is vitally important to Nebraska," Geist said. "The state’s strategic importance cannot be exaggerated. Between the military assets stationed in the state and its agricultural and natural resources, Nebraska’s importance to the Nation is obvious. We must be prepared for the potential impact of a Pacific conflict."
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