Virginia Beach, VA (PressExposure) July 17, 2010 -- Anchor Innovation, Inc. (Anchor) announced today a consulting agreement with Colonel Harvey C. "Barney" Barnum. Colonel Barnum was the fourth Marine to receive the Medal of Honor in Vietnam for heroic actions which took place in the Queson Mountains between Da Nang and Chu Lai in 1965. Colonel Barnum retired from the Marine Corps in 1989, after 27 years of service.

Upon retirement, he continued his government service as a Principal Director, Drug Enforcement Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense. In 2001, Colonel Barnum was appointed as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the navy for Reserve Affairs. Answering the many calls for reforms of the disability system, Colonel Barnum started the Seriously Injured Sailors and Marines Program, a highly successful pilot program which aids veterans in the education of their post-service options.

Colonel Barnum became the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs on 20 January 2009, a post he held until his retirement in May, 2009. With 47 years of exemplary military and government service behind him, Anchor is extremely proud to have Colonel Barnum join our team. His uncompromising value system, concern for the troops, and tireless dedication to the security of this country motivate all that come in contact with him.

About Anchor Innovation, Inc.

Established in 2002, Anchor Innovation, Inc. (Anchor) is a diversified technical services company specializing in Harbor Security, Anti-Terrorism, and Oil Spill mitigation. Anchor is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA with a satellite office in San Diego, CA. Current contracts include; consulting, boat/engine repair, and Harbor security Boat training contracts with U.S. Fleet Forces Antiterrorism Directorate, Naval Special Warfare Group Four - Special Boat Team TWELVE, Navy Region Southeast, Navy Region Southwest, and Naval Surface Warfare Crane. Anchor is an authorized Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) distributor.

About Anchor Innovation, Inc.

Anchor Innovation, Inc (Anchor) is a diversified technical services company. Click Colonel Barney Barnum to visit him on the Anchor Innovation Inc. website.

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