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VIslander Major Kirt D. Cline is part of President Trump’s medical team

Virgin Islander and Army Nurse, Major Kirt D. Cline was the lone black person featured in President Donald J. Trump medical team on October 3, 2020. Photo: The Federalist Papers
Major Kirt D. Cline, right, has also worked with the Burn Flight Team from the US Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Photo: USAMRDC
Major Kirt D. Cline, right, has also worked with the Burn Flight Team from the US Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Photo: USAMRDC
US Army Nurse, Major Kirt D. Cline, is a product of Ivan Dawson Primary School in Cane Garden Bay and the then BVI High School (now Elmore Stoutt High School). Photo: Facebook
US Army Nurse, Major Kirt D. Cline, is a product of Ivan Dawson Primary School in Cane Garden Bay and the then BVI High School (now Elmore Stoutt High School). Photo: Facebook
BETHESDA, Maryland, USA- With the spotlight on US President Donald J. Trump’s medical team following his positive test for COVID-19, it has also resulted in a sense of pride in the Virgin Islands, with one of the medical team members hailing from the [British] Virgin Islands.

President Trump’s medical staff was introduced to the media by Dr Sean P. Conley, Physician to the President, during an update on the President’s condition yesterday, October 3, 2020.

Among them was local boy and Army Nurse, Major Kirt D. Cline, who was the lone black person featured in the medical team.

Major Cline, who has also worked with the Burn Flight Team from the US Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is the son of well-known local contractor, Daniel Cline aka ‘Pops’ of Cane Garden Bay and retired nurse, Cheryl Bennison of Belle Vue.

Major Cline’s siblings are popular chef, Mr Neil Cline and former Olympian Keita Cline.

The US Army Nurse attended the Cane Garden Bay Primary School (now Ivan Dawson Primary School) and the then BVI High School (now Elmore Stoutt High School).

VI pride

Major Cline’s father, Daniel Cline, told Virgin Islands News Online the family is proud of Kirt’s achievements and noted that his phone “has been blowing up” ever since it was revealed that his son was part of the Presidential Medical Staff.

“Train up a child in the way he should go; Even when he is old he will not depart from it,” Mr Cline quoted Proverbs 22:6, adding that the family always encouraged his son to live by biblical principles.

“He is just doing his work, he is a smart kid just like his father,” Mr Cline quipped, adding that he is happy to hear his son has created a sense of pride and inspiration among Virgin Islanders.

25 Responses to “VIslander Major Kirt D. Cline is part of President Trump’s medical team”

  • BVI pride (04/10/2020, 14:58) Like (30) Dislike (1) Reply
    Good going Kirt. We are all proud of you.
  • E. Leonard (04/10/2020, 15:21) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congrats to Major Cline! He is representing and making the VI extremely proud of him. For a military member to get assigned to the White House, he/she has to be a consistent top performer, perform head and shoulders above peers and be highly recommended and endorsed by the chain of command. Further, to get on the presidential medical staff the requirements are even higher and competition keener. It is a choice assignment that only the best of best gets. Clearly, Major Cline was/is a superb performer. He is making the VI proud. #VI strong.
    • Army Strong (05/10/2020, 08:18) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Were you in the Army and what do you know about Army process? The Army is not the Navy and the first, finest and premier branch. Before you all get your fingers ready to blast, I was just having fun with a likle service banter. More soberly, great take on the process and Major Kirt Cline notable promotion and assignment. Major, you have made the Nation, Army, yourself, family and BVI proud. Keep working hard and climbing. One day we will be saying General. Semper Paratus! Hooah!
  • Toronto (04/10/2020, 16:54) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    A heartfelt Congratulations to Major Cline !!!!!! YOU have made the entire BVI, your family, millitary family, friends, extremely proud of you. I happen to be a high school classmate of your brother Keita, close friend of your other brother Neil, and Pops "your Dad" has always been someone very close to me of whom I respect. One thing you all (the names listed) share in common is that you are all Purpose Driven individuals. That has reflected in this honorary recognition Major Cline. My former principal Mr. Elmore Stoutts slogan "walk with a purpose", comes to Mind as I write this blog. To all the youths of my beloved BVI remember there is absolutely nothing in this world that you can't achieve if: 1). you Keep God First and Foremost in your life, 2). Walk with a Purpose "pe purpose driven", and 3). Your attitude determines your Altitude. Don't ever let anyone determine your worth ! #proudbvislander
  • oh boy (04/10/2020, 18:57) Like (18) Dislike (7) Reply
    But is a problem when people come here and live. But it is ok for BV Islanders to go to the U.S.V.I and the U.S make children. You all are so ungrateful. The U.S do not owe you all not one dam ting so don't say we are part of St. Thomas, St. Croix or St. Johns because all you need time too. Not because they allow you all to enter your passport.
    Congrats young man and may God continue to guide and protect You.
    • @ oh boy (04/10/2020, 19:56) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      This has nothing to do with Kirt as I applaud his career.

      I, however, do agree with you overall and I am a BVIslander.
    • @@oh boy (04/10/2020, 20:51) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      No,we are not ungrategil. We demonstrate our gratitude to our adopted community
      With positive contributions and accomplishnents ,respect and the way we conduct ourselves. No country ever had to triple their law enforcement or build a larger prison because we landed on their shores.
  • Maggie (04/10/2020, 19:21) Like (13) Dislike (6) Reply
    Let's pray for Major Cline's safety as Donald Trump is unhinged and putting people around him, as well as the United States security, ar risk.
    • @ Maggie (04/10/2020, 19:59) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      Trump is not good in his head and his medical real needs to tell us how they allowed him to roam free when there have been partners who could not see their significant other including during sonograms and almost couldn’t during delivery and these people didn’t even have coronavirus. Those who did couldn’t see their loved ones AT ALL AND DIED ALONE!!!!
    • Des (04/10/2020, 20:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      YASSS, MAGGIE
  • T y p i c a l (04/10/2020, 19:54) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is typical of VIslanders when they migrate to other places. No where are VIlanders
    looked at with hesitancy or scorn when we leave home.
    We never have to cringe with shame or anger when we are called Tolian or VIslanders.
    Best wishes and continue to make your home country proud.
  • Good for him (04/10/2020, 20:03) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Welldone to that young man. Doing the Virgin Islands proud
  • SAY I SAY SO (04/10/2020, 20:21) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Bvislanders always shining bright abroad and dimmed by their own upon return back home
  • Wow, Thank u BVI. Trump is Good (04/10/2020, 20:58) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Take care the Anti China and China Virus and Vaccine President.. The man the world won't messed with..... Russia or China will not dear Fly fighter plane close to America Fighter Jet like they did to Obama.... Trump is a better President than Obama..(Oboma was an excellent speaker, thats it. I gave him that) More Black went to Jail under Oboma, more blacks, caribbean and Africa got deported under Oboma, how many good innocent black people in Jail Oboma Parden.? Obama had the Senate, the house and get nothing done of real substance,,, Its like giving a man an exam and giving him the answers before the exam and he still failed...U think Corona Vitus kill people, .If wasn't for Trump Mr. B. Gates would have had half the world sick quarter dead and The Vaccine would be forced on us . Trump aint afraid of them, they cant bribe Trump, the cant intimidate Trump..Trump is onto them...China already have the Virus long time ready to go, but Trump made it clear, America, don't want any China Vaccine, so that spoiled their Vaccine plans... Do u all know that Mr B Gates already invest over half billion in Vaccine research and already get a return of 8 billions, he has investment in almost all the vaccine research, Wonder why he made that money, its from the vaccine stock, ,The vaccine stock is the most profitable stock but u not hearing the fake news telling us that, it making all the Rich Richer,, like CNN Mr.Turner, and other TV owners and Doctors thats why I dont listen CNN, and some other television stations, they have an Agenda, they are in bed with WHO and Mr. B. Gates to discredit Trump, They want Trump out so Mr. B Gates can get his China Vaccine in the market, thats not good for people. Thats why Trump pushing Hard for American made Vaccine, , Respect Trump people. .I respect Trump bad, he is fighting this evil single handenly inspite the fight down he getting....U think we see death and Kaos, Thank God its Trump in Office, this whole thing about Trump make virus worst and cause Amercan death, Nonsense, people will be falling like Flies, If wasn't for Trump.. lots of people are benefiting big time to keep this virus alive...Yep...My President Ranking. Obama 6. Trump 7. One more thing, Warren Buffet own a mask making company in China, Making Billions, He and Bill Gates are buddy, the two richest in the world, they already knew the plaque was coming and knew how and what to invest their money in.... This is too much wisdom for the stiff Necks...They say "wisdom is like poison unto those who refuse to seek it "
    • @Tteump is good (05/10/2020, 03:14) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply
      Say it again. I agree 100,,%>. At lease he looking out for his people which Obama didn't do.
    • well well.... (09/10/2020, 14:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Wow, Thank u BVI. Trump is Good, in agreement on what you said. You are spot on. By the way Mr. Turner said he will be riding to HELL in a muscle car. something to that effect he said. So you know where is mind is demonic imp.
  • deport (04/10/2020, 21:26) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Strupes. Sothis is news....deport him
    • War. The Lion Vs the Eagle (05/10/2020, 06:23) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Thus is an all out war for world Control by the two most powerful men in the world...Bill Gates the Richest man in the world vs President Trump the most powerful man in the world... People. Trump is not perfect but he is fighting the good fight.. if Bill Gates win this war. Hmmmm.
  • Born in the U SA (04/10/2020, 23:11) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Opportunity for dem.
    Our kids no Belonger
    • @ Born in the USA (05/10/2020, 22:23) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      I don't understand why it is only in the Virgin Islands expat are making noise about children being born here and have not status (can't get a passport). It is a British Law, the same thing happens if you expat have a child in Anguilla, Montserrat, Turks & Caucus Islands, Bermuda, Cayman Island or the United Kingdom. The law comes from the UK and affect all British Territories. Why only the Virgin Islands is pick on?
  • vi (05/10/2020, 07:13) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    I am glad to see a young man from the vi but we have it wrong if he was born on st Thomas he cannot be a vi his roots from the bvi the same way if two island person born their child in the bvi they consider not a vi islander we in Tortola like to take credit he is not from there period thank you
  • Outsider (05/10/2020, 08:30) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    @vi I consider myself and my children BVIlanders even though we were born in the US. My mother and father were born in BVI. My grandparents and great grandparents were born in the BVI. I can trace my family back to slavery in the BVI.What am I? I should be a BVIlander without question.

    I am first generation to be born on US soil. Life in BVI was very difficult at one time, so my grandparents had to go to St. Thomas to work. Because of the British Nationality Act, foreigners have more rights in BVI than children of the soil like my children and I.
  • Jose (05/10/2020, 08:44) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Thank you Major Cline for taking care of our hero!
    Trump 2020!
    4 more years, at least!
  • Queen (05/10/2020, 20:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh how good it feels to be accepted in another man's land and given equal opportunity to grow as it's citizens with no hate or envy
  • down2earth (06/10/2020, 22:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    "Train up a child ..." Thank God for a mother like mine!!!


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