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Shaw Air Force Base, 20th Fighter Wing Awards SBIR Phase III Contract to OpsLab

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, OpsLab announced a new contract to support the Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB). The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III award will provide software to 200 users with the 20th Fighter Wing, the 20th Operations Group, and the 20th Operations Support Squadron. To support this scope of work, OpsLab will maintain and build upon Shaw AFB's current squadron planning software, The Gonkulator, which OpsLab recently acquired. OpsLab will facilitate software licensing, onboarding, cloud hosting, 24/7 customer support, and software upkeep and maintenance.

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  • The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III award will provide software to 200 users with the 20th Fighter Wing, the 20th Operations Group, and the 20th Operations Support Squadron.
  • "Seven SBIR Phase III contracts with different Air Force installations shows OpsLab's commitment to pilots is meaningful," said Gen. (R) Stephen Wilson, former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force and OpsLab advisor.
  • OpsLab is actively supporting the U.S. Department of Defense through seven SBIR Phase III contracts with the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
  • OpsLab solutions are in active implementation across numerous USAF installations, including Sheppard Air Force Base , Luke Air Force Base , Davis-Monthan Air Force Base , Minot Air Force Base , and Aviano Air Force Base .

Major General Bob LaBrutta, USAF (Retired) Joins USAA Life Insurance Company as Vice President, Survivorship and Claims

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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USAA, a leading provider of financial services to military members and their families, announces Major General Bob LaBrutta, USAF (Retired) has joined USAA Life Insurance Company (USAA Life) as vice president – serving members after the loss of a loved one.

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  • USAA, a leading provider of financial services to military members and their families, announces Major General Bob LaBrutta, USAF (Retired) has joined USAA Life Insurance Company (USAA Life) as vice president – serving members after the loss of a loved one.
  • In his new position at USAA, LaBrutta will be responsible for leading the Enterprise Survivor Relations Team and Life Claims.
  • The Survivor Relations team provides support to members during the difficult time after the loss of a loved one.
  • He will also oversee the modernization of life claims processes and systems to deliver memorable experiences when doing business with USAA.

AFA Announces a Worldwide Toast to the 82nd Anniversary of Doolittle Raid

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) is hosting the "Doolittle Raiders Toast," a heritage event commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the Doolittle Raid in 1942.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) is hosting the "Doolittle Raiders Toast," a heritage event commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the Doolittle Raid in 1942.
  • The ceremony, organized by AFA's Doolittle Leadership Center, will be held on April 18, 2024, and livestreamed on YouTube.
  • Units across all U.S. Air Force major commands and AFA Chapters around the world are invited to join the ceremony virtually.
  • Originally an annual reunion for the Raiders, the toast has since become a commemoration of the 80 Airmen who flew in the Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942.

Dynepic, Inc. Acquires SmartBridge CAC Login Technology to Level-Up MOTAR's Secure Single Sign-On

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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"We are stoked to fully acquire Netrist's SmartBridge technology," said Krissa Watry, Co-Founder and CEO of Dynepic.

Key Points: 
  • "We are stoked to fully acquire Netrist's SmartBridge technology," said Krissa Watry, Co-Founder and CEO of Dynepic.
  • "SmartBridge is a natural fit for the core MOTAR Platform," explained Kevin Wood, Managing Director of Netrist.
  • With Dynepic's newly acquired CAC login technology, MOTAR ecosystem applications will be able to more quickly activate under MOTAR Live's ( https://motar.af.mil ) Authority to Operate (ATO).
  • For government users, the addition of CAC as a core MOTAR service means effortless, secure access with the opportunity to discover all the platform has to offer before choosing to fully activate.

Lockheed Martin Delivers First C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the Georgia Air National Guard

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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MARIETTA, Ga., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a ceremony today, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this longtime C-130 Hercules operator.

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  • MARIETTA, Ga., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a ceremony today, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this longtime C-130 Hercules operator.
  • "Today's delivery of this C-130J-30 Super Hercules is another symbol of Lockheed Martin's long-term commitment to the Hercules' home state.
  • "The addition of the C-130J Super Hercules, the most advanced Hercules ever produced, to the Georgia Air National Guard's fleet enables its crews deliver hope and help ― all over the world for many years to come."
  • The 165th Airlift Wing has the distinction of operating the first all-C-130J-30 Super Hercules fleet in Georgia.

Retired Navy Admiral Philip Davidson Named Recipient of 2023 Freedom of the Seas Award by National Museum of the Surface Navy

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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SAN PEDRO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Museum of the Surface Navy, founded aboard Battleship USS IOWA and scheduled to open in 2025, today named retired Navy Admiral Philip S. Davidson as the recipient of the 2023 Freedom of the Seas Award. The Freedom of the Seas Award goes to an accomplished individual who embodies the core principles of America's Surface Navy to protect and defend our oceans for the benefit of the free world.

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  • The National Museum of the Surface Navy today named retired Navy Admiral Philip S. Davidson as the recipient of the 2023 Freedom of the Seas Award.
  • SAN PEDRO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Museum of the Surface Navy , founded aboard Battleship USS IOWA and scheduled to open in 2025, today named retired Navy Admiral Philip S. Davidson as the recipient of the 2023 Freedom of the Seas Award.
  • The Freedom of the Seas Award goes to an accomplished individual who embodies the core principles of America's Surface Navy to protect and defend our oceans for the benefit of the free world.
  • Admiral Davidson is the former 25th Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), America's oldest and largest military combatant command.

Sarcos Awarded $13.8 Million USD Contract by U.S. Air Force for Advancement of Its Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Software

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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This contract will support development, integration, and validation of Sarcos’ artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) software framework, the AI Computational Service, for success-based reinforcement learning in the Sarcos Guardian® line of robotic systems.

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  • This contract will support development, integration, and validation of Sarcos’ artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) software framework, the AI Computational Service, for success-based reinforcement learning in the Sarcos Guardian® line of robotic systems.
  • This contract will span a period of four years, during which Sarcos will continue to advance its software technology to benefit the Department of the Air Force.
  • Throughout the duration of the contract, Sarcos will conduct Military Utility Assessments (MUAs) at various U.S. Air Force locations, including Warner Robins Air Force Base, to test intelligent algorithms implemented on Sarcos robots.
  • “This contract represents a tremendous opportunity for Sarcos as we continue to focus on and invest heavily in the development of our artificial intelligence and machine learning software technology,” said Laura Peterson, Interim President and CEO, Sarcos.

Volato Announces Strategic Reorganization to Fuel Sustained Growth and Business Maturity

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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"As a rapidly scaling company, it's tempting to focus solely on meeting the immediate demands of growth," said Matt Liotta, Co-Founder and CEO of Volato.

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  • "As a rapidly scaling company, it's tempting to focus solely on meeting the immediate demands of growth," said Matt Liotta, Co-Founder and CEO of Volato.
  • Today’s announcement demonstrates our commitment to evolving our business structure, optimizing operations, and setting new benchmarks for excellence in private aviation."
  • Keith Rabin, who has ably served as CFO of Volato, has been promoted to the role of President.
  • James Cuff, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Volato, has 25 years of experience in global consumer brand marketing.

John Marshall Bank Sponsors the Tuskegee Airmen in Bringing the Traveling RISE ABOVE Exhibit to Prince William County

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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John Marshall Bank (“JMB” or the “Bank”), subsidiary of John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JMSB), is proud to announce the Bank is one of the sponsors bringing the Tuskegee Airmen, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (“WASP”), and the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit to Prince William County from August 21 to August 27, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • John Marshall Bank (“JMB” or the “Bank”), subsidiary of John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JMSB), is proud to announce the Bank is one of the sponsors bringing the Tuskegee Airmen, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (“WASP”), and the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit to Prince William County from August 21 to August 27, 2023.
  • The RISE ABOVE exhibit tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen and WASP as they rose above adversity and the clouds to serve the country during World War II.
  • which tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen (pictured) and the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), is coming to the Manassas Airport from August 21-27 thanks, in part, to John Marshall Bank.
  • This community focus aligns with the Bank’s goal of enriching the communities it serves and the Bank is honored to be among the organizations bringing this historic event to Prince William County.

CodeMettle Wins U.S. National Guard Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) Contract to Provide Vendor Agnostic, All-Domain Tactical Edge NetOps Licenses

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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ATLANTA, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeMettle, an innovative developer of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) NetOps software, has been awarded a contract to provide the software management and configuration component for all-domain agile command and control (C2) systems for National Guard Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR). CodeMettle NetOps software is a platform-agnostic solution that provides users with a single management interface for the best-of-breed hardware system delivered by Weapons & Tactical Alliance Group (WepTac AG). These C2 systems will be bundled with CodeMettle's platform-agnostic and intuitive software that easily integrates with disparate node components to bolster Airmen's success. The CodeMettle solution includes a lightweight and simplified node management software that was built from the ground up to manage tactical through enterprise solutions and their subsystems (e.g., Backhaul, Electronic Warfare (EW), dis/mount Radio Frequency (RF), Tactical Data Link (TDL), network, services/applications). 

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeMettle, an innovative developer of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) NetOps software, has been awarded a contract to provide the software management and configuration component for all-domain agile command and control (C2) systems for National Guard Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR).
  • CodeMettle NetOps software is a platform-agnostic solution that provides users with a single management interface for the best-of-breed hardware system delivered by Weapons & Tactical Alliance Group (WepTac AG).
  • These C2 systems will be bundled with CodeMettle's platform-agnostic and intuitive software that easily integrates with disparate node components to bolster Airmen's success.
  • "As a company, we are very excited to welcome yet another customer within a new branch of the U.S. Military to CodeMettle."