Navy

TJ White, Accomplished Former Navy Vice Admiral, Joins Core4ce’s Board of Advisors

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Core4ce , a federal contractor with expertise in data and cyber operations, today announced that TJ White, retired Vice Admiral and Commander of the United States Fleet Cyber Command (FCC)/U.S.

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  • Core4ce , a federal contractor with expertise in data and cyber operations, today announced that TJ White, retired Vice Admiral and Commander of the United States Fleet Cyber Command (FCC)/U.S.
  • Navy Space Command and Commander of the U.S. Cyber National Mission Force/USCYBERCOM, is joining Core4ce’s Board of Advisors.
  • “The state of our nation’s security is at a critical inflection point in today’s modern world as adversaries advance.
  • We no longer possess the luxury of time, distance and accepted international standards,” said White.

Morningstar Announces Agenda for 2024 Morningstar Investment Conference

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today announced the agenda for its 36th annual Morningstar Investment Conference , set to convene Wednesday, June 26, through Thursday, June 27, 2024, exclusively in-person at a new venue, Chicago’s Navy Pier.

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  • Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today announced the agenda for its 36th annual Morningstar Investment Conference , set to convene Wednesday, June 26, through Thursday, June 27, 2024, exclusively in-person at a new venue, Chicago’s Navy Pier.
  • “We are reimagining our conference this year to coincide with Morningstar’s 40th anniversary,” said Kunal Kapoor, chief executive officer at Morningstar.
  • More information about the Morningstar Investment Conference, including the full agenda, hotel accommodations, continuing-education credits, and an FAQ is available here .
  • Morningstar is pleased to implement several accessibility measures at the Morningstar Investment Conference.

Amentum Awarded $245 Million IAC MAC Contract to Deliver Microelectronics Capabilities for the U.S. Navy

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Monday, March 11, 2024

The contract will strengthen our nation’s deterrence and defense by delivering state-of-the-art services and independent data driven solutions and establishing GXM as the national leader in high-reliability, radiation hardened microelectronics.

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  • The contract will strengthen our nation’s deterrence and defense by delivering state-of-the-art services and independent data driven solutions and establishing GXM as the national leader in high-reliability, radiation hardened microelectronics.
  • “Amentum will leverage our digital engineering ecosystem and model-based system engineering expertise to enhance capabilities for strategic radiation hardened microelectronics," said Jill Bruning, President of Amentum’s Engineering, Science, and Technology Group.
  • This will include updating and enhancing related microelectronics T&E facilities and laboratories; related capabilities associated with the Navy’s Fleet Ballistic Missile system and Strategic Weapons System; and DoD strategic weapons platforms employing advanced and critical microelectronics technologies.
  • Amentum will also support the Navy by increasing prototyping and test surge capacity and providing radiation hardened and survivability subject matter expertise.

Sherwin-Williams Launches "The Loneliest Color™" with Dapper Dan as Creative Director

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

CLEVELAND, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Believing that the beauty of a color is not determined by its popularity alone, Sherwin-Williams is reframing its focus to celebrate the uniqueness and value of every hue - even the ones that may often be overlooked. Over the last 14 years, Sherwin-Williams has annually designated a highly anticipated Color of the Year, designed to inspire color confidence in consumers and brands as they embark on design projects, decipher fashion trends, identify their unique styles, and more. Today, the brand launches a first-ever color story that rediscovers the beauty of color and spotlights the most overlooked, least tinted and albeit least popular color: The Loneliest Color™. 

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  • Embodying the spirit of The Loneliest Color™, Harlem couturier Dapper Dan will embark upon his premiere role as Creative Director of The Loneliest Color™ by Sherwin-Williams.
  • The Loneliest Color™ Soccer Kit by Dapper Dan: Play your own game in the first soccer kit designed by Dapper Dan.
  • The Loneliest Color™ Leather Jacket by Dapper Dan: A bolder take on a vintage-inspired Dapper Dan vegan leather jacket.
  • "We're thrilled to embark on this journey in partnership with Dapper Dan as Creative Director of The Loneliest Color™.

Shield AI to Acquire Australia-Based Sentient Vision Systems and Establish Shield AI Australia

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, Inc., the defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sentient Vision Systems (Sentient), an Australia-based leader in AI-enabled real-time situational awareness, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, Inc., the defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sentient Vision Systems (Sentient), an Australia-based leader in AI-enabled real-time situational awareness, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.
  • In August 2023, the companies announced the joint development of a ViDAR-enabled wide area motion imagery (WAMI) solution called "Sentient Observer," which Shield AI plans to fly this year.
  • For Shield AI, Sentient Observer is the final piece of that puzzle.
  • Shield AI has accumulated more autonomous flight hours executing fighter jet maneuvers, like dogfighting, than any company in the world.

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace Wins Contract to Provide the U.S. Navy with Its First Electric VTOL Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy, through PMA 263, has chosen KHAero to provide its first electric, solar-powered VTOL UAS. It will be fielded by the United States Marine Corps Small Unit Remote Scouting System.

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  • U.S. Navy procures first-of-its-kind 100% electric, solar-powered Group 2 UAS from Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHAero), allowing them to radically simplify the operational footprint required
    EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy, through PMA 263, has chosen KHAero to provide its first electric, solar-powered VTOL UAS.
  • It will be fielded by the United States Marine Corps Small Unit Remote Scouting System.
  • The Navy asked KHAero to demonstrate their offering through a comprehensive evaluation of capabilities.
  • Additionally, the Navy will get enhanced beyond line-of-sight communication capabilities, securing continued coverage in denied and contested environments.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Pensacola Beach Project by Innisfree Hotels and RREAF Holdings Wins Prestigious 'Deal of the Year' Award from NAIOP Northwest Florida

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innisfree Hotels (innisfreehotels.com) and Dallas-based RREAF Holdings (rreaf.com) have been honored with the "Deal of the Year" award from NAIOP Northwest Florida for their successful Fairfield Inn & Suites Pensacola Beach project.

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  • PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innisfree Hotels ( innisfreehotels.com ) and Dallas-based RREAF Holdings ( rreaf.com ) have been honored with the "Deal of the Year" award from NAIOP Northwest Florida for their successful Fairfield Inn & Suites Pensacola Beach project.
  • Innisfree Hotels and Dallas-based RREAF Holdings have been honored with the "Deal of the Year" award from NAIOP Northwest Florida for their successful Fairfield Inn & Suites Pensacola Beach project.
  • "The Fairfield Inn & Suites Pensacola Beach project is a testament to our exceptional partnership with RREAF, which currently includes eight hotels," said Ted Ent, President and CEO of Innisfree Hotels.
  • "Fairfield Inn & Suites is nestled perfectly on the pristine shores of Pensacola Beach providing guests with a luxurious experience," said Kip Sowden, CEO of RREAF Holdings .

EXCESS SHARE INSURANCE SELECTED TO PROVIDE DEPOSIT INSURANCE FOR MILITARY BANKING FACILITIES OVERSEAS

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

DUBLIN, Ohio, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Excess Share Insurance (ESI), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Share Insurance (ASI), announced today that the company will provide private deposit insurance for Military Banking Facilities (MBF) overseas, known as "Community Bank."

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  • DUBLIN, Ohio, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Excess Share Insurance (ESI), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Share Insurance (ASI), announced today that the company will provide private deposit insurance for Military Banking Facilities (MBF) overseas, known as "Community Bank."
  • These MBFs are a part of the Department of Defense (DoD) Overseas Military Banking Program.
  • With 60 branches and 272 ATMs on bases throughout Europe and the Pacific, MBFs play a crucial role in meeting the banking needs of the military community.
  • "ESI's experience and proven track record of providing private deposit insurance will empower the Overseas Military Banking Program to succeed in its mission while protecting the deposits of the military service members it serves," said Theresa Mason, president and CEO of ASI and ESI.

RETIRED ADMIRAL ANDY LOISELLE JOINS SCIENTIFIC SYSTEMS AS STRATEGIC ADVISOR

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

WOBURN, Mass., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, a leader and pioneer in advanced artificial intelligence for defense applications, today announced that retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Andy "Bucket" Loiselle has joined the company as a strategic advisor.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, a leader and pioneer in advanced artificial intelligence for defense applications, today announced that retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Andy "Bucket" Loiselle has joined the company as a strategic advisor.
  • He has led an F/A-18C squadron, an amphibious assault ship, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and two different aircraft carrier strike groups.
  • "For decades, Scientific Systems has been a trusted partner of the United States Armed Forces to address a new generation of evolving battlefield threats with disruptive technologies," said Admiral Loiselle.
  • Loiselle is a native of Cranston, Rhode Island, and a 1988 graduate of Assumption College with a degree in mathematics.

Navy SEAL Foundation Announces New Official Partner TRX

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Navy SEAL Foundation, the premier nonprofit supporting the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community, is proud to announce a new partnership with TRX®, the global leader in functional training equipment. In 2023, TRX initiated a $2 million gear donation to the Navy SEAL Foundation and will continue to support the organization through various initiatives, including exclusive discounts on TRX products via ID.me.

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  • In 2023, TRX initiated a $2 million gear donation to the Navy SEAL Foundation and will continue to support the organization through various initiatives, including exclusive discounts on TRX products via ID.me.
  • In 2023, TRX initiated a $2 million gear donation to the Navy SEAL Foundation and will continue to support the organization through various initiatives, including exclusive discounts on TRX products via ID.me.
  • - Jack Daly, CEO, TRX
    "We are honored to partner with the Navy SEAL Foundation and support the courageous men and women who serve in the Naval Special Warfare community," said Jack Daly, CEO of TRX.
  • "We are grateful for TRX's generous support and commitment to the NSW community," said Robin King, CEO of the Navy SEAL Foundation.