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HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Authenticates Keel Of Amphibious Assault Ship Fallujah (LHA 9)

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division authenticated the keel today for the America-class amphibious ship Fallujah (LHA 9).

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  • PASCAGOULA, Miss., Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division authenticated the keel today for the America-class amphibious ship Fallujah (LHA 9).
  • “Ingalls is honored to mark this important milestone with our shipbuilders and so many of our critical partners here today,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said.
  • These large-deck amphibious assault ships also include top-of-the-line medical facilities with full operating suites and triage capabilities.
  • The shipyard delivered the first in the new America class of amphibious assault ships (LHA 6) in 2014.

Fork Union Military Academy Announces Selection of New Commandant as LTC Moss Announces His Retirement

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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FORK UNION, Va., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy today announced that LTC Roy A. "Tony" Moss, US Army (Ret.), will be retiring as Commandant of Cadets at the conclusion of this school year. Charlie E. Coulter III has been selected to serve as Fork Union Military Academy's next Commandant of Cadets.

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  • Charlie E. Coulter III has been selected to serve as Fork Union Military Academy's next Commandant of Cadets.
  • FORK UNION, Va., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy today announced that LTC Roy A.
  • Charlie E. Coulter III has been selected to serve as Fork Union Military Academy's next Commandant of Cadets.
  • LTC Moss joined the Fork Union Military Academy staff as Chief Financial Officer in 2018 and moved to the position of Commandant of Cadets in 2019.

Retired Admiral Bill Lescher, former Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Joins Red Cell Partners and DEFCON AI

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Red Cell Partners (Red Cell), an incubation firm building technology-focused companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market within the national security and healthcare arenas, today announced that Admiral (Retired) William K. Lescher, the 41st Vice Chief of Naval Operations, has joined as a Senior Advisor.

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  • Red Cell Partners (Red Cell), an incubation firm building technology-focused companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market within the national security and healthcare arenas, today announced that Admiral (Retired) William K. Lescher, the 41st Vice Chief of Naval Operations, has joined as a Senior Advisor.
  • In addition, Lescher has joined DEFCON AI (DEFCON), a Red Cell portfolio company building next-generation tools for the modern military mobility environment, as a Strategic Advisor.
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    “The depth of experience and insight that Bill brings to Red Cell Partners and DEFCON AI cannot be overstated,” said Grant Verstandig, Red Cell Founder & CEO and DEFCON Co-Founder and Executive Chairman.
  • “I very much appreciate, and strongly align with, the values and mission focus of Red Cell and DEFCON,” Lescher said.

Aaron Pait, CIO/CISO is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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CLAYTON, N.C., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron Pait, CIO/CISO, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Technology Executive in the Information Security field, acknowledging his outstanding excellence with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare.

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  • CLAYTON, N.C., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron Pait, CIO/CISO, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Technology Executive in the Information Security field, acknowledging his outstanding excellence with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare.
  • Mr. Pait is the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer for AMI Expeditionary Healthcare.
  • He is a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps (Infantry and the Intelligence Community) and a highly accomplished technology executive.
  • With 12 years of experience in information security, Mr. Pait has been in his current role for the past year.

Shield AI's V-BAT selected for DoD's APFIT pilot program

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, a fast-growing defense technology company building AI pilots for aircraft, today announced its inclusion in the first set of projects selected to receive funding for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering's (OUSD(R&E)) pilot program to Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies, also known as APFIT.

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  • Everyone is choosing V-BAT," said Brandon Tseng, Shield AI's co-founder, President, and former Navy SEAL.
  • According to the DoD's official release , the purpose of the APFIT pilot program is to expeditiously transition technologies and get them in the warfighters' hands.
  • Shield AI's products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and allies.
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Aaron Pait, CIO/CISO, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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CLAYTON, N.C., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron Pait, CIO/CISO, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Technology Executive in the Information Security field, acknowledging his professional excellence with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare.

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  • CLAYTON, N.C., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron Pait, CIO/CISO, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Technology Executive in the Information Security field, acknowledging his professional excellence with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare.
  • Mr. Pait is the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer for AMI Expeditionary Healthcare.
  • He is a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps (Infantry and the Intelligence Community) and a highly accomplished technology executive.
  • With 12 years of experience in information security, Mr. Pait has been in his current role for the past year.

Federal Resources, a Noble Company, Hosts Equipment Showcase and Training Event for Military and First Responders

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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This event, organized by Federal Resources, a Noble company, is an exhibition of technologically innovative solutions, focused training, and live product demonstrations for members of the Armed Forces, Federal Law Enforcement, and First Responders.

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  • This event, organized by Federal Resources, a Noble company, is an exhibition of technologically innovative solutions, focused training, and live product demonstrations for members of the Armed Forces, Federal Law Enforcement, and First Responders.
  • Manufacturer representatives will answer questions and demonstrate the latest equipment features designed for C5ISR, CBRNe, EOD, Medical/Fitness, and additional requirements for force protection, safety, and expeditionary applications.
  • The event will take place on March 1-2, 2022, at the MGM Grand National Harbor, 101 MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, MD 20745.
  • In addition to distributing 13,000 manufacturer brands, Noble offers specialized technical equipment and training services for customers with Aerospace, C5ISR, CBRNe, EOD, Expeditionary, MRO, and Tactical requirements.

V-BAT Takes Flight with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard USS Portland

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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The V-BAT UAS provides a critical reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) capability for the Navy and Marine Corps in a unique environment where space is at a premium.

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  • The V-BAT UAS provides a critical reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) capability for the Navy and Marine Corps in a unique environment where space is at a premium.
  • Aboard USS Portland, the unmanned aircraft performed and proved durable in high winds and challenging weather conditions.
  • Propelled by a single, ducted, thrust-vectored fan, it takes off and lands in the style of a SpaceX rocket.
  • Martin UAV (a Shield AI company) specializes in building wholly unique, unmanned aircraft systems and associated flight control software.

Leidos Demonstrates Autonomous Naval Capabilities at Defender Europe 21

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Leidos showcased its next generation capabilities as part of Autonomous Littoral Connector (ALC), a Marine Corps Warfighting Lab program.

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  • Leidos showcased its next generation capabilities as part of Autonomous Littoral Connector (ALC), a Marine Corps Warfighting Lab program.
  • The ALC program - an extension of the Sea Hunter and Seahawk autonomous vessels has an autonomous LCM-8 and LCU currently part of the Navy's Assault Craft Unit TWO.
  • ALC's participation in the JLOTS exercise for DEFENDER-Europe 21 was the first demonstration of its ship-to-shore capabilities in an international forum.
  • By participating in the event, Leidos was able to augment the LCM-8's existing mission with its autonomous capabilities.

Sikorsky Begins CH-53 King Stallion Heavy Lift Helicopter Deliveries to the U.S. Marine Corps

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), delivered the first CH-53 King Stallion helicopter to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) today.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), delivered the first CH-53 King Stallion helicopter to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) today.
  • The CH-53K is the new build replacement for the U.S. Marine Corps' aging CH-53E Super Stallion fleet.
  • This first CH53K heavy lift helicopter will be stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
  • U.S. Marines will conduct a logistics assessment on the maintenance, sustainment and overall aviation logistics support of the King Stallion.