Annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony

Keynote Address:

We're excited to welcome Capt. Andrew Pecora, Commander, Surface Forces Logistics Center, Baltimore, MD as our Keynote speaker.

SFLC is responsible for the sustainment of approximately 2000 vessels operating across the globe performing every USCG mission. As the SFLC Commander, he leads 1800 people executing over 1300 maintenance projects each year valued at about $650M

Raised in Baltimore, Md and having attended Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, CAPT Pecora is a 1996 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, receiving B.S. degrees in Naval and Mechanical Engineering. His assignments have been a mix of naval engineering afloat and ashore duties on both the east and west coasts where he was responsible for the life-cycle sustainment of various boats and cutters. Additionally, he has served in two acquisitions assignments, serving as a deputy program manager for the first two National Security Cutters and Program Manager for the first Offshore Patrol Cutter.

Special Presentation: Baltimore in WWII.

We welcome presenter Ken Jones from the Baltimore Museum of Industry who will discuss how news of the distant attack on US forces effected the citizens of Baltimore.

Baltimore was a major contributor to the United States war effort, and Ken will briefly detail all the major Baltimore industries that roared back to life after years of depression to help achieve victory.

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We welcome Delegate Nino Mangione as our master of ceremonies for this year's commemoration. His experience as a radio personality and state delegate is a welcome addition.

Nino Mangione is a lifelong resident of Baltimore County. Coming from a large Italian family, he grew up the second of six children and one of 60 grandchildren. He began his love of country and community at a young age listening to his grandfather retell, with pride, his World War II stories of service aboard USS Caperton.

After graduating, Nino took an internship at WCBM radio and was hired by Calvert High School to coach in their soccer program. Nino took a full-time position with WCBM where he has been a voice for the people of Baltimore County, live on air for more than a decade. Nino’s experience at WCBM includes guest hosting, managing the external communications of the station and offering commentary on the relevant issues of the day.

Prior to entering elective politics, Nino had the opportunity to interview a variety of people including some of America’s top law enforcement officials and a 4-star United States General.