Air force

Horizon Air names Air Force veteran, Earl Scott, as vice president of maintenance and engineering

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

SEATTLE, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Horizon Air Board of Directors elected Earl Scott as the vice president of maintenance and engineering for Horizon Air.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Horizon Air Board of Directors elected Earl Scott as the vice president of maintenance and engineering for Horizon Air.
  • "We're very excited to have Earl join the Horizon leadership team," said Horizon President Jason Berry.
  • Prior to joining Horizon, Scott was the senior director of business development, Air Force logistics solutions at Palantir Technologies.
  • After retiring from the Air Force, he worked as the director of Air Force services for five years at Boeing where he was responsible for all Boeing Air Force aircraft sales, supply chain and logistics solutions.

DARPA SELECTS ICON FOR LUNA-10 LUNAR ARCHITECTURE STUDY

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICON, a leader in advanced construction technologies and large-scale 3D printing, announced today that the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected the company to take part in the agency's 10-year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) capability study. ICON is among a group of 14 performers that DARPA selected through a competitive solicitation process.

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  • ICON is among a group of 14 performers that DARPA selected through a competitive solicitation process.
  • ICON has been selected as part of the LunA-10 study to accelerate economic vibrancy on the Moon.
  • The seven-month study will aim to create a framework for interoperable commercial lunar architecture that will help to guide lunar research and investment over the next ten years.
  • "ICON is honored to be selected as part of the LunA-10 study to accelerate economic vibrancy on the Moon."

Semper Valens Switches to Unanet GovCon ERP

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

DULLES, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unanet, the leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM for government contractors (GovCons), today announced that Semper Valens has selected Unanet's GovCon ERP to provide the company with the streamlined, user-friendly business tools it needs to forecast projects and drive growth. The Texas-based government contractor will use Unanet's platform to manage its information technology business operations and projects for the Department of Defense, the Army, the Air Force, and Veterans Affairs.

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  • DULLES, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unanet, the leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM for government contractors (GovCons), today announced that Semper Valens has selected Unanet's GovCon ERP to provide the company with the streamlined, user-friendly business tools it needs to forecast projects and drive growth.
  • However, when he took a timely call from Unanet, he was pleased to learn about its modern approach and how Semper Valens could quickly streamline its operations and financial reporting.
  • After several demos with multiple teams and reviewing other ERP software platforms, he and the company decided to switch to Unanet.
  • Today, more than 2,000 GovCons have selected Unanet ERP GovCon and Unanet CRM because the solutions have the right mix of functionality and accessibility while also offering the ability to scale and grow seamlessly.

Air Force Comptroller Selects Guidehouse to Support Workforce Transformation

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, has announced that it was selected by the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Financial Management and Comptroller (SAF/FM) to support its workforce management transformation through workforce development and strategic planning.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, has announced that it was selected by the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Financial Management and Comptroller (SAF/FM) to support its workforce management transformation through workforce development and strategic planning.
  • The SAF/FM Directorate of Workforce Management and Executive Services (SAF/FME) is responsible for a wide range of strategic and tactical level workforce management and development resources in their support of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) financial management community.
  • Through the award of this two-year task order on the Air Force's Strategic Transformation Support (AFSTS) contract vehicle, Guidehouse will be supporting SAF/FM in the areas of strategic planning and workforce analysis, training program developments, performance management, data analytics, and strategic communications and public outreach.
  • Leveraging Guidehouse's Data-Driven Workforce Management methodology Guidehouse has provided similar workforce transformation support to the Department of Defense and national security clients and has been providing financial management support to the DAF for over a decade.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Douglas R. Adams as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to the field of Orthopedic Surgery

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Monday, December 4, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Douglas R. Adams is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to the field of Orthopedic Surgery.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Douglas R. Adams is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to the field of Orthopedic Surgery.
  • A highly respected orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Adams is affiliated with Colorado Orthopedic Specialists, a part of the HealthONE Physician Group.
  • He is a specialist in hip arthroscopy and hip preservation surgery; sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery; and robotic total joint replacement surgery.
  • Dr. Adams noted that orthopedic surgery is a specialized branch of surgery focused on conditions related to the musculoskeletal system.

USAF Selects Woolpert for Geospatial IT Contract to Support 448th Supply Chain Management Wing

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has been contracted by the U.S. Air Force to provide geospatial IT system support and management services for the Air Force Materiel Command's 448th Supply Chain Management Wing (SCMW). Under this yearlong contract, Woolpert will assist the SCMW, the Air Force Sustainment Center, and the AFMC in applying geospatial technologies to identify risks to the USAF supply chain and help mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events, natural hazards, and the potential long-term impacts of climate change.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has been contracted by the U.S. Air Force to provide geospatial IT system support and management services for the Air Force Materiel Command's 448th Supply Chain Management Wing ( SCMW ).
  • This contract will ensure that the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing can best sustain their operations despite challenging conditions.
  • Headquartered at Tinker Air Force Base near Oklahoma City, the 448 SCMW serves as the wholesale supply chain manager for the USAF.
  • This task follows the recent geospatial IT system support and management contract awarded to Woolpert by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center in support of AFMC installations.

Ingenium acquires de Havilland Buffalo CC-115

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The Buffalo is representative of both the technological developments of the time, and de Havilland Canada's legacy of designing short takeoff and landing airplanes for Canada's harsh climate.

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  • The Buffalo is representative of both the technological developments of the time, and de Havilland Canada's legacy of designing short takeoff and landing airplanes for Canada's harsh climate.
  • The CC-115 Buffalo is a key addition to our RCAF and de Havilland collections.
  • We are thrilled to add the de Havilland Buffalo CC-115 to our national collection of science and innovation.
  • "Ingenium's acquisition of the de Havilland Buffalo CC-115 marks a pivotal moment in the narrative of Canadian aviation and 'Your Air Force.'

Agile Defense Wins TEC II Single Award IDIQ Contract Supporting DISA

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

"Agile Defense's unwavering commitment to the defense mission is driving how we impact the market with our client-focused solutions," Agile Defense CEO Rick Wagner explained.

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  • "Agile Defense's unwavering commitment to the defense mission is driving how we impact the market with our client-focused solutions," Agile Defense CEO Rick Wagner explained.
  • "Being able to compete and win a full-and-open IDIQ contract confirms our strategic investments align with our customer needs."
  • News of the award arrived during an energetic period of rapid growth for Agile Defense, just weeks after welcoming Rick Wagner as the new CEO.
  • Agile Defense's joint venture, Agile-Bot II, was also recently selected to deliver credentialing services to DISA Joint Service Provider (JSP).

Final Call for Nominations for 2024 Military Child of the Year® Awards

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Monday, November 20, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 16th year, national nonprofit Operation Homefront will honor the extraordinary achievements of America's military children through its annual Military Child of the Year® Award program. Anyone interested in nominating a military child for Operation Homefront's annual Military Child of the Year® Awards must complete the nomination process on or before Sunday, December 3. From family members and friends, to teachers, coaches, counselors, and clergy, anyone can nominate a military child, and everyone is encouraged to recognize the outstanding military children in their lives.

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  • Anyone interested in nominating a military child for Operation Homefront's annual Military Child of the Year® Awards must complete the nomination process on or before Sunday, December 3.
  • From family members and friends, to teachers, coaches, counselors, and clergy, anyone can nominate a military child, and everyone is encouraged to recognize the outstanding military children in their lives.
  • Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year® Awards program seeks to recognize those who thrive in the face of the challenges common in military life.
  • All seven Military Child of the Year® Award recipients will be invited to attend Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year® Awards Gala on Thursday, April 11, 2024, where they will each receive $10,000, a laptop, and donated surprises from Operation Homefront's generous partners.

The Nature of Adversity, Decision Making and Defeating Obstacles

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Monday, November 20, 2023

FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Scott Moen helps readers recognize the benefits of developing a strong character and self-esteem to conquer adversity in The Politics of Adversity: Taking back our country from the progressive left ($22.49, paperback, 9781662888861; $37.99, dust jacket, 9781662888878; $9.99, e-book, 9781662888885).

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  • Having embraced adversity and conquered it, I now have the confidence and courage to overcome anything that life throws at me.
  • He firmly believes that only by understanding the nature of adversity and defeating the progressive left can the country be saved.
  • His book thoroughly discusses the nature of adversity, where it comes from, why it should be embraced, how to conquer it, and how to use it to develop character and self-esteem.
  • The Politics of Adversity: Taking back our country from the progressive left is available online through amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.