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Air Force Gaming Announces the DAF Gaming League 2024 Spring Season Grand Finals Presented by USAA Insurance

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Force Gaming, the premier esports organization for United States Air Force personnel and DoD civilians, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated DAF Gaming League (DAFGL) 2024 Spring Season Grand Finals presented by USAA Insurance.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Force Gaming, the premier esports organization for United States Air Force personnel and DoD civilians, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated DAF Gaming League (DAFGL) 2024 Spring Season Grand Finals presented by USAA Insurance.
  • The DAF Gaming League has been a cornerstone of the Air Force Gaming community, fostering camaraderie and competition among service members and DoD civilians with a passion for gaming.
  • The DAF Gaming League 2024 Spring Season presented by USAA Insurance promised to be a thrilling journey filled with intense esports action, community building, and opportunities for growth within the Air Force Gaming family, and it did not disappoint.
  • Stay tuned to the official Air Force Gaming website for more details for future seasons of DAF Gaming League.

Operation Homefront Promotes Karen Smithhart to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer. In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative. She will leverage her extensive nonprofit experience background and 15+ years of experience at Operation Homefront to build the exceptionally talented, diverse teams across the organization needed to support its mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer.
  • In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative.
  • Karen began her career with Operation Homefront in 2008 serving as Director of Operations for Texas.
  • Karen has over 37 years in the nonprofit sector with the Girl Scouts, American Red Cross, and Operation Homefront.

Supporting Breastfeeding Advocacy: Momcozy Announces 2023 Lactation Consultant Scholarship Fund Recipients

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Focused on supporting moms pursuing a career in lactation support, Momcozy introduced its Lactation Consultant Scholarship Fund in 2023 and is pleased to announce that 14 recipients have been selected.

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  • NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Focused on supporting moms pursuing a career in lactation support, Momcozy introduced its Lactation Consultant Scholarship Fund in 2023 and is pleased to announce that 14 recipients have been selected.
  • "It's important for us not just to support these individuals with words, but action and the Lactation Consultant Scholarship Fund is an extension of that commitment."
  • Mari Wills, a recipient of the Momcozy Lactation Consultant Scholarship Fund shares, "Receiving this scholarship is an immense honor for me, particularly as a proud member of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community.
  • For more information on the Momcozy, the Lactation Consultant Scholarship Fund or to schedule an interview, email [email protected] .

AFA Crowns CyberPatriot XVI Champions

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The finals began March 16, when 28 teams representing middle schools, high schools, JROTCs, and other educational organizations from around the world were put to the ultimate CyberPatriot test.

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  • The finals began March 16, when 28 teams representing middle schools, high schools, JROTCs, and other educational organizations from around the world were put to the ultimate CyberPatriot test.
  • After a challenging weekend, the 28 teams attended a banquet on March 18 where the National Champions from each division were announced.
  • Four new Cyber All American Awards were given to the CyberPatriot competitors who qualified for the National Finals for four consecutive seasons while in high school.
  • To learn more about CyberPatriot and register your team, please visit www.uscyberpatriot.org .

Stealth Fighter and Bomber Industry Assessment 2023-2035: Focus on Ongoing Programs - Requirement to Increase the Number of Long-Range Strike Bombers for Meeting the Critical Operational Demands

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Saturday, March 23, 2024
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Moreover, favorable government policies are also expected to support the growth of the assessment of stealth fighter and bomber market in North America and Europe during the forecast period 2025-2035.

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  • Moreover, favorable government policies are also expected to support the growth of the assessment of stealth fighter and bomber market in North America and Europe during the forecast period 2025-2035.
  • This market focuses on the development and deployment of advanced stealth bomber and fighter aircraft, showcasing the evolution of military aviation technology.
  • This market showcases the key players, technological advancements, market trends, and strategic initiatives shaping the assessment of stealth fighter and bomber market landscape.
  • The cost-effectiveness of next-generation stealth bombers poses a substantial challenge to the assessment of stealth fighter and bomber market.

AFA Appoints New President & CEO

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Retired Lt. Gen. Burt Field has been appointed President & Chief Executive Officer of the Air & Space Forces Association, the nation's foremost advocate for air and space power as the foundation of U.S. national defense.  

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  • "General Field is an outstanding and proven leader, whose extensive military, business, and non-profit volunteer experience make him the right leader to take AFA into its next chapter," said AFA Chair of the Board Bernie Skoch.
  • During that time, he commanded at the squadron, wing, and Numbered Air Force levels, including as commander of U.S.
  • Following retirement, Field was Vice President for Strategic Planning at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, building on his Pentagon experience and a personal passion for strategy.
  • Strategic planning, Field said, yields priorities, objectives, and metrics for performance, all things he will emphasize as AFA's next President & CEO.

Parry Labs Awarded $13M Contract from GA-ASI to Deliver Edge Computing Hardware

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parry Labs has been awarded a contract valued up to $13 million as a subcontractor to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to deliver its Edge Compute (EC) Hyper and Edge Compute Autonomy hardware systems as part of the multidomain configuration for the Air Force MQ-9A aircraft.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parry Labs has been awarded a contract valued up to $13 million as a subcontractor to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to deliver its Edge Compute (EC) Hyper and Edge Compute Autonomy hardware systems as part of the multidomain configuration for the Air Force MQ-9A aircraft.
  • This signifies a significant program milestone to modernize the MQ-9A, a remotely piloted aircraft produced by GA-ASI, and keep pace with future mission needs with enhanced capabilities.
  • As a centralized communications hub across multi-domain platforms, Hyper provides simultaneous connectivity and management of multiple onboard systems.
  • "Parry Labs is excited to deliver cutting-edge open mission system architecture and edge compute capability to meet the warfighters' needs now and in the future," said Parry Labs CEO John Parkes.

Air Force Research Laboratory Leverages SparkCognition Government Systems' AI Solutions to Optimize Supply Chain

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The contract expands SGS' partnership with the United States Air Force to deploy AI-powered solutions, in collaboration with Boeing.

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  • The contract expands SGS' partnership with the United States Air Force to deploy AI-powered solutions, in collaboration with Boeing.
  • This aims to strengthen the Air Force's supply chain health and create mitigation strategies for operational risks related to our National Defense Strategy (NDS).
  • As a result of using SGS technology, the Air Force will look to increase warfighting readiness, reduce expense, and enhance industrial-base resilience.
  • "With SGS' AI-enabled solutions, actionable insights are generated to help the Air Force quickly identify and fix supply chain vulnerabilities and strengthen our national security posture."

A Groundbreaking Decision Framework for the United States Air Force's (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC)

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Systecon North America utilizes a transformative approach with the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) to enhance aircraft availability of KC-135 and C-17 aircraft to support Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Systecon North America utilizes a transformative approach with the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) to enhance aircraft availability of KC-135 and C-17 aircraft to support Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations.
  • Systecon spearheaded the development of a sophisticated system-level decision model, leveraging its renowned Opus Suite, to optimize ACE operations for KC-135 and C-17 aircraft.
  • Focusing on system-level performance, Systecon's model addressed peacetime scenarios and diverse ACE mission profiles, enabling comprehensive decision support.
  • "Our innovative decision model promises to enhance mission effectiveness and readiness, reinforcing the Air Force's operational capabilities."

A Groundbreaking Decision Framework for the United States Air Force's (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC)

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Systecon North America utilizes a transformative approach with the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) to enhance aircraft availability of KC-135 and C-17 aircraft to support Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Systecon North America utilizes a transformative approach with the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) to enhance aircraft availability of KC-135 and C-17 aircraft to support Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations.
  • Systecon spearheaded the development of a sophisticated system-level decision model, leveraging its renowned Opus Suite, to optimize ACE operations for KC-135 and C-17 aircraft.
  • Focusing on system-level performance, Systecon's model addressed peacetime scenarios and diverse ACE mission profiles, enabling comprehensive decision support.
  • "Our innovative decision model promises to enhance mission effectiveness and readiness, reinforcing the Air Force's operational capabilities."