The viciousness of the storm took aback even the most seasoned members of our team. It was one of the worst conditions for search and rescue personnel that we've seen in a long time.

They have become responsible and seasoned. They are senior members of the team in every way.

Valenti [came] through with a big pin and [took] charge of the team.

He's one of the team. The members just adore him. He's a big baby.

The program was in disarray when I took over. That?s the one thing I?m most proud of; I feel like I put a positive stamp on this program. I?m not turning it over to someone else in disarray. It is in very good shape, and it?s only going to get better.

Geneva is here, so that's almost one team you have to pencil into a spot.