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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Amentum Team $95.5 Million Contract to Decommission and Dismantle SM-1A Reactor

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Baltimore District has awarded a contract to safely decommission and dismantle the SM-1A Reactor Facility to a team including Amentum.

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  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Baltimore District has awarded a contract to safely decommission and dismantle the SM-1A Reactor Facility to a team including Amentum.
  • The standalone C-contract contract, with an estimated value of $95.5M over a 6-year ordering period, will integrate and leverage proven innovations to dispose of both hazardous and radioactive materials.
  • “As a global leader in environmental solutions, our experience in nuclear remediation is extensive,” said Mark Whitney, President of Amentum’s National Security Group.
  • The contract also includes remediation of contaminated soils, a final status survey, and site restoration.

Vistant Selected To Support Defense Health Agency’s National Capital Region Logistics Program

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Vistant will provide program management support for DHA’s National Capital Region (NCR) Medical Directorate Logistics & Acquisition Support Program.

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  • Vistant will provide program management support for DHA’s National Capital Region (NCR) Medical Directorate Logistics & Acquisition Support Program.
  • Under this two-year, $3.7 million project, Vistant will staff, manage, and operate logistics for the NCR from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center annex.
  • Earlier this year, Vistant was awarded a contract to provide operational support through DHA’s Clinical Operations Program Management Office.
  • Vistant paralegal experts now support active duty and retired service members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and their dependents, as well as civilian employees of the Department of Defense.

The Independence Fund Launches "Thank A Teacher" Campaign For Schools Educating Families of Catastrophically-Wounded Veterans

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting our nation's catastrophically wounded Veterans and their families, today announced the launch of its new Thank A Teacher campaign to support schools and teachers educating military families. The "Thank a Teacher" campaign aims to support schools with a higher proportion of military and Veteran children by distributing a children's book designed to foster understanding among classrooms about the experiences of fellow students living with parents who are also wounded and amputated Veterans.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund , a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting our nation's catastrophically wounded Veterans and their families, today announced the launch of its new Thank A Teacher campaign to support schools and teachers educating military families.
  • The Independence Fund will also select five teachers for a live read-aloud in their classroom of Hero at Home .
  • The Louders, of Vernal, Utah, are one such military family assisted by The Independence Fund.
  • The Thank A Teacher campaign will kick off with teachers at schools near military bases submitting their classroom wishlists on Amazon.

Defense Threat Reduction Agency Awards Valiant $18M Task Order to Provide Advance Cyber Support and Operations to Department of Defense Assessment Team

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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HERNDON, Va., Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valiant announced today that it has been awarded an $18 million task order by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to provide Advance Cyber support and operations at Fort Belvoir, VA, and other locations.

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  • HERNDON, Va., Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valiant announced today that it has been awarded an $18 million task order by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to provide Advance Cyber support and operations at Fort Belvoir, VA, and other locations.
  • This two-year task order falls under the Nuclear Enterprise Support Directorate's Mission Assurance program.
  • As part of this program, Valiant's team will conduct threat-emulative cyber assessments to support the objectives of the Department of Defense (DOD).
  • Valiant’s support will include cyber assessments, planning and coordination of cyber operations, development of code, tools, and exploits, and documentation management.

QinetiQ US Awarded Advanced Research, Technology, and Integration Support Contract with U.S. Army C5ISR Research and Technology Integration Directorate

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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Under this contract QinetiQ US will provide advanced research, technology, and integration support to identify, prototype, and test potential technical approaches to address Army challenges.

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  • Under this contract QinetiQ US will provide advanced research, technology, and integration support to identify, prototype, and test potential technical approaches to address Army challenges.
  • This includes technical support for areas including Electro-Optic Infrared (EO/IR) modeling, tactical lasers, displays, optics, signal and image processing, and counter-explosive hazards.
  • "We have a long-standing history of supporting U.S. Army missions, and we are honored to work with the C5ISR Research Center and Technology Integration Directorate," said Shawn Purvis, President and CEO of QinetiQ US.
  • "Under this task, we will facilitate interaction with critical Army stakeholders and provide support to some of its most high-visibility demonstrations."

DHA Selects Vistant for Clinical Operations Support

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Vistant will deliver additional support services to the Clinical Operations Program Management Office (PMO).

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  • Vistant will deliver additional support services to the Clinical Operations Program Management Office (PMO).
  • Vistant (formerly PM Consulting Group) will provide expertise in credentialing and privileging, patient safety, and infection control to support the DHA Clinical Operations PMO.
  • The company will be responsible for offering data-driven guidance and sound recommendations to improve patient safety and clinical operations across military health services.
  • In addition to the clinical operations work, the company was awarded an expansion of its contract with the DHA Department of Paralegal at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and Fort Belvoir.

Naborforce Continues Its Expansion into Northern Virginia to Provide Backup Eldercare for Families Supporting Aging Adults

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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According to theAARP, women are shouldering the majority of family caregiving tasks which is placing additional pressure todays workforce.

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  • According to theAARP, women are shouldering the majority of family caregiving tasks which is placing additional pressure todays workforce.
  • The demand on families is anticipated to grow further as 11,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 every day through 2030.
  • Our population is clearly aging and families are under increasing pressure to find support, said Paige Wilson, founder and CEO of Naborforce.
  • They consist of empty nesters, retirees, grad students, and others with the desire to make independent and joyous aging possible for older adults in Northern Virginia.

Wayne State dedicates Colonel Gregory Gadson Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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"I knew I was wounded seriously because I couldn't move," Gadson said during an interview with VIP Alexandria magazine.

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  • "I knew I was wounded seriously because I couldn't move," Gadson said during an interview with VIP Alexandria magazine.
  • On Oct. 28, 2022, Wayne State University will unveil the Colonel Gregory Gadson Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence in his honor.
  • Jim Anderson, a College of Engineering alumnus and founder of Urban Science, a Detroit-based automotive consultancy and technology firm, made a gift of $1 million to support the WSU Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence (OMVAE).
  • Wayne State will host the unveiling of the Colonel Gregory Gadson Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence Friday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. Those interested in honoring Gadson and celebrating OMVAE students in particular military personnel and veterans from all branches of service are welcome to join.

The Surefire Group Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 179, Veteran Owned, a Leader in Home Health Care, Title Insurance, Real Estate Brokerages, Mortgage Brokerages

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. revealed that The Surefire Group is No. 179 on its annual Inc. 5000 list and #4 in Philadelphia Overall, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

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  • The Surefire Group (SFG) is always looking for Joint Venture Opportunities to help real estate brokers make money in title insurance or mortgage brokering.
  • The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segmentits independent businesses.
  • The Surefire Group (SFG) is always looking for Joint Venture Opportunities to help real estate brokers make money in title insurance or mortgage brokering.
  • He is the CEO and Founder of The Surefire Group, which has interests in multiple real estate brokerages, Mortgage companies, insurance companies, and over 80 real assets.

QinetiQ US Wins $45M Army Prototyping and Integration Contract

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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QinetiQ will continue supporting the U.S. Armys DEVCOM C5ISR Center Fort Belvoir Prototyping Integration Facility (PIF) by providing technical and programmatic services for system development, fabrication, sensor and system integration, prototyping of multi-function sensor suites, and technology assessment efforts aimed at supporting current and future DEVCOM C5ISR PIF Belvoir customers.

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  • QinetiQ will continue supporting the U.S. Armys DEVCOM C5ISR Center Fort Belvoir Prototyping Integration Facility (PIF) by providing technical and programmatic services for system development, fabrication, sensor and system integration, prototyping of multi-function sensor suites, and technology assessment efforts aimed at supporting current and future DEVCOM C5ISR PIF Belvoir customers.
  • Supporting the U.S. national security is QinetiQs highest priority, said Shawn Purvis, President and CEO of QinetiQ US.
  • QinetiQ US is a leading defense and security company in the United States providing mission-led innovation at pace.
  • QinetiQ US operates as the U.S. arm of QinetiQ Group plc (QQ.LSE), a global integrated defense and security company focused on innovation for defense, security and civil customers around the world.