March 20, 2006
Atlanta, GA--The Stoneridge Group today announced launched the official website for United States Congressman John Kline (R-MN).

First elected in 2002, Congressman Kline is a member of the Education & Workforce Committee and the Armed Services Committee. During his time in Congress, Congressman Kline has established himself as an influential voice on national defense and veterans issues, an advocate for education, and an effective representative of the people of Minnesota’s 2nd district.

Although this marks his first elected office, Congressman Kline is familiar with Washington, where he served as a military aide to Presidents Carter and Reagan for part of his twenty-five years in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Kline’s responsibilities during this period included carrying the nuclear “football” – the package containing launch codes for a nuclear attack. He also advised our country’s senior civilian and military leadership, including the President. Throughout a military career from which he retired at the rank of Colonel, Mr. Kline served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, commanded all Marine aviation forces in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, flew “Marine One,” the Presidential helicopter, and served as Program Development Officer at Headquarters Marine Corps. During his military career, Kline received numerous medals and commendations including Four Legions of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal (awarded 3 times), the Vietnam Campaign Medal, a Presidential Service Badge, and the Navy Commendation Medal. (Courtesty: www.house.gov/kline)

Congressman Kline's site may be viewed at www.house.gov/kline.