Posts by Amy Westercamp
A Reflection on the Clinton J. Hill Memorial Service April 8, 2025
Beneath the soaring arches of the Washington National Cathedral, we said goodbye to a legend. Clint Hill was more than a witness to history—he shaped it. Sixty years ago, in Dallas, when an assassin’s bullets shattered the calm, it was Hill who ran toward danger. With only instinct and duty as his armor, he leapt…
Read MoreUSSSA Foundation Scholarship Programs Open
The scholarship application period for the Foundation of the U.S. Secret Service Association is March 7 through April 7 for the 2025-2026 school year. Thanks to the generosity of our members, the USSSA Foundation has funded over $1.3 million in scholarships to eligible members, their families and other qualified students over the past 20 years.…
Read MoreLegendary Secret Service Agent and Best-Selling Author Clint Hill Passes Away at 93
Clinton J. “Clint” Hill, 93, renowned Secret Service agent and bestselling author, passed away peacefully at home in Belvedere, California, on February 21 with his beloved wife, Lisa McCubbin Hill, by his side. Hill’s heroism on November 22, 1963, during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, made him a symbol of courage and a…
Read MoreWATCH NOW: U.S. Secret Service launches recruiting campaign at Super Bowl LIX
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Secret Service kicked off a new recruiting campaign with a public service announcement that was played at Super Bowl LIX.
Read MoreSSA Provides Update On Implementing Social Security Fairness Act
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has provided some additional information about its progress on implementing the Social Security Fairness Act, the new law that repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). Federal retirees who are wanting to know explicit details about whether and how they will be impacted will be disappointed.…
Read More1099-Rs for Federal Police PensionPlan Now Available on Portal
The 2024 1099-Rs for the Federal Police Pension Plan are now available on the portal at fpp.dc.gov. In accordance with IRS guidelines, hard copies will be mailed no later than January 31, 2025. To avoid delays due to tax season mail volume, we encourage users to access their 1099-Rs online. If users have not accessed…
Read More120 Years of Securing the Presidential Inauguration
The U.S. Secret Service has safeguarded Presidential Inaugurations for 120 years. This year’s event is unique—not only was it the 60th Presidential Inauguration, but it was also the largest National Special Security Event in U.S. history. In addition to the extensive coordination and resources required for an event of this scale, adjustments were made for…
Read MoreFrom USSSA’s Private LinkedIn Group
Posted byAnthony Guglielmi, Chief of Communications for the United States Secret Service As our teams put in 15-hour days to prepare for and safeguard the Inauguration, we’re collaborating with local and national outlets to highlight the dedication and professionalism of the men and women of the Secret Service and the thousands of federal, state and…
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