Air Combat Command

U.S. Air Force's $46 billion Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC) selects Persistent Systems

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems ("Persistent"), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET), announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to participate in the multi-vendor Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC), a $46 billion Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) rapid acquisition vehicle for the development of novel weapons capabilities.

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  • NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems ("Persistent"), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET), announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to participate in the multi-vendor Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC), a $46 billion Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) rapid acquisition vehicle for the development of novel weapons capabilities.
  • Participating in EWAAC enables Persistent Systems to better support networked autonomy efforts with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as well as provide other Air Force customers, such as Global Strike Command and Air Combat Command, with a ready-to-use contract vehicle.
  • "We are very excited to be selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to participate in the Armament Directorate's EWAAC," said Cody Larson, director of Business Development at Persistent Systems.
  • "This further deepens the relationship between Persistent and the U.S. Air Force to support emerging concepts like JADC2 and other programs," said Adrien Robenhymer, VP of Business Development for the Air Force and Intelligence Community, at Persistent Systems.

Red 6 Announces Selection for AFWERX Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) Award

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Red 6, a revolutionary Augmented Reality (AR) technology firm at the forefront of synthetic air combat training and augmented reality applications, announced today selection for an AFWERX Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) $30M contract award matched with $30M of private investor funding.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Red 6, a revolutionary Augmented Reality (AR) technology firm at the forefront of synthetic air combat training and augmented reality applications, announced today selection for an AFWERX Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) $30M contract award matched with $30M of private investor funding.
  • This prestigious award propels Red 6 forward in advancing the development of the Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) and the Augmented Reality Command and Analytic Data Environment (ARCADE).
  • This technology is poised to revolutionize USAF pilot training across the entire spectrum and significantly enhance joint force training capabilities.
  • "Being chosen as a recipient of the STRATFI award is not just an honor, but a testament to the unwavering dedication and innovation of our team at Red 6.

Reliable Robotics Demonstrates Flexibility of Autonomous Flight System in an Operational Mission for the U.S. Air Force

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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In conjunction with the Air Combat Command branch of the U.S. Air Force's AGILE FLAG exercise, Reliable demonstrated its autonomous flight system for intra-theater military logistics.

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  • In conjunction with the Air Combat Command branch of the U.S. Air Force's AGILE FLAG exercise, Reliable demonstrated its autonomous flight system for intra-theater military logistics.
  • Reliable’s autonomous flight system includes an “always on” autopilot which handles all phases of aircraft operation including autotaxi, autotakeoff, autoflight and autoland.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214333635/en/
    Reliable Robotics remotely operates a flight 120 miles away using a portable control station.
  • With the only FAA-approved autonomous aircraft certification plan for full aircraft automation, Reliable has the most advanced certification program for an autonomous flight system.

TU selects inaugural executive director of Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Gen. Chad Raduege, who most recently served as chief information officer at U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, has been named the inaugural executive director of the Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute (OCII) at The University of Tulsa.

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  • Gen. Chad Raduege, who most recently served as chief information officer at U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, has been named the inaugural executive director of the Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute (OCII) at The University of Tulsa.
  • Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute focuses on developing, testing and deploying cyber research outcomes and technology developments.
  • The university is leveraging nationally recognized cyber scholars in academia and research, in addition to Tulsa's dynamic business and innovation community, to meet the global demand for cyber talent and technology.
  • "Our Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute looks forward to helping shape our nation's technological development, evolution and future."

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NOMINATION OF LISA ATHERTON TO JOIN ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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DALLAS, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has named Lisa Atherton as a candidate to join the Board.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has named Lisa Atherton as a candidate to join the Board.
  • Atherton, along with other Board nominees, will be on the ballot at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 15, 2024.
  • Atherton is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bell, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and a member of Textron's Executive Leadership Team.
  • Prior to assuming her role as President and Chief Executive Officer, Atherton served as the Chief Operating Officer of Bell.

100-Year-Old Tuskegee Airman Promoted to Colonel

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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His two daughters, Alysyn Green and Kathy Harvey, and his niece, Karen Jackson, pinned colonel on his shoulders.

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  • His two daughters, Alysyn Green and Kathy Harvey, and his niece, Karen Jackson, pinned colonel on his shoulders.
  • I want to thank you for breaking barriers, and it's my distinct honor to promote you to colonel today."
  • Brown, promoted him from being the Air Force's oldest lieutenant colonel to the newest colonel in the U.S. Air Force," said AFA's Executive Vice President Maj. Gen. Doug Raaberg, USAF (Ret.
  • "The Air & Space Forces Association is proud to 'issue' him a uniform fitting of his senior rank and stature as a Tuskegee Airman, combat fighter pilot, and leader."

Niron Magnetics Expands its Focus on Government Relations with New Vice President of Government Affairs and New Board Member

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Niron Magnetics , the company pioneering the world’s first high-performance, rare earth-free permanent magnets, today announced it has appointed Mark Schramek as Vice President, Government Affairs.

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  • Niron Magnetics , the company pioneering the world’s first high-performance, rare earth-free permanent magnets, today announced it has appointed Mark Schramek as Vice President, Government Affairs.
  • “We look forward to leveraging both Mark and Don’s in-depth technical and legal expertise to support Niron in advancing our global government affairs initiatives,” said Jonathan Rowntree, CEO at Niron.
  • As a seasoned government relations executive within the aerospace and defense industries, he has advised senior defense, industry and congressional leadership.
  • Prior to joining Niron, Schramek was Executive Director, Corporate and Government Affairs for Cirrus Aircraft, a global general aviation aircraft manufacturer.

Boom Supersonic Launches Defense Advisory Group

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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DENVER, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, today announced the launch of its Defense Advisory Group to assess Boom's Overture aircraft for national security missions. The independent council brings together top military and defense experts to progress the development of defense variants of Overture. Overture is the sustainable supersonic aircraft that will fly at twice the speed of today's airliners with a max range of 4,250 nautical miles, offering a unique combination of speed, payload, space and power.

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  • DENVER, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic , the company building the world's fastest airliner, today announced the launch of its Defense Advisory Group to assess Boom's Overture aircraft for national security missions.
  • The independent council brings together top military and defense experts to progress the development of defense variants of Overture.
  • Boom named seven founding members ranging from retired General Officers to Department of Defense civilian senior executives with expertise in mobility operations, executive airlift, Air Force acquisitions, and research and development within the defense community.
  • Continuing Boom's progress in the defense market and building upon their collaboration with leading global aerospace and defense technology company Northrop Grumman , the Defense Advisory Group will identify the most valuable and critical use cases for supersonic transport.

Metrea Announces First Ever Commercial Aerial Refueling of US Air Force Aircraft

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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While U.S. Navy and Marine Corps units regularly use commercial aerial refueling services for training and support, this marks the first time that U.S. Air Force aircraft have used commercial aerial refueling.

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  • While U.S. Navy and Marine Corps units regularly use commercial aerial refueling services for training and support, this marks the first time that U.S. Air Force aircraft have used commercial aerial refueling.
  • From June 23 through June 29, Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) provided four aerial refueling support missions for RC-135 and E-3 aircraft in support of exercise RESOLUTE HUNTER.
  • We look forward to supporting more US Air Force refueling requirements as well as increasing demand from allies and partners."
  • An RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 55th Wing from Offutt Air Force Base was the first to receive commercial air-to-air refueling, followed by an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing from Tinker Air Force Base.

ASRC Federal Wins Contract with U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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RESTON, Va., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASRC Federal, Broadleaf Division, has secured a new contract to support the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command (ACC) based in Hampton, Va. at Langley Air Force Base, awarded by the General Services Administration under the OASIS vehicle.

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  • RESTON, Va., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASRC Federal, Broadleaf Division, has secured a new contract to support the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command (ACC) based in Hampton, Va. at Langley Air Force Base, awarded by the General Services Administration under the OASIS vehicle.
  • The contract, valued at $56.6M, will provide analytical support and products to the country's primary provider of air combat forces.
  • Beginning on July 1, the team will assist Headquarters ACC Directorate of Plans, Programs and Requirements (A5/8/9) with budgeting and planning for existing combat capabilities and developing new air combat requirements.
  • "Air Combat Command has a vital role in our nation's defense and ASRC Federal is proud to serve and advance the mission of the U.S. Air Force."