Department of Defence

Security Industry Association appoints Julaine Simmons to Board of Directors

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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Dean vice president of Security and Electronic Systems, was recently appointed to the Security Industry Association's (SIA) Board of Directors during 2024 ISC West.

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  • Dean vice president of Security and Electronic Systems, was recently appointed to the Security Industry Association's (SIA) Board of Directors during 2024 ISC West.
  • In this role, Simmons will join SIA's board of industry professionals who represent manufacturers, integrators, and end users.
  • SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,300 innovative member companies working to provide education, standards, advocacy, and influential events to connect and shape the future of the security industry.
  • "It is an honor to be appointed to the SIA board of directors and join such a talented group of security industry leaders," said Simmons.

Veteran-Owned JDSAT Inc., to Expand AI, Cloud Computing and Data Science Business in Fairfax County

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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The company intends to invest in technical staff and analysts to support its growing artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and data science business.

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  • The company intends to invest in technical staff and analysts to support its growing artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and data science business.
  • JDSAT plans to hire 60 technical staff and analysts to support its growing AI, cloud computing, and data science business, more than doubling its team in Tysons.
  • "I want to thank JDSAT for choosing Fairfax County and putting down roots here to expand your AI, cloud computing and data science business," said Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
  • "Congratulations to JDSAT for growing in Fairfax County," said Victor Hoskins, president and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) .

MAX Power Makes High-Grade Lithium Discovery at Arizona’s Willcox Playa

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) (“MAX Power” or the “Company”) is pleased to confirm the discovery of near-surface lithium-rich clays over a broad area of state-leased ground in first-ever diamond drilling at the Willcox Playa in southeast Arizona.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) (“MAX Power” or the “Company”) is pleased to confirm the discovery of near-surface lithium-rich clays over a broad area of state-leased ground in first-ever diamond drilling at the Willcox Playa in southeast Arizona.
  • Much of the rest of the Playa is leased by the U.S. Defense Department from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
  • Drill results from the Discovery Zone confirm that this type of geophysical signature is an excellent target for lithium mineralization at Willcox.
  • Figure 2 is a summary of selected lithium intercepts of the combined clay and sand fractions from the 2023-2024 program at the Willcox Property.

AFCEA International Announces The 2024 Cyber Edge Writing Award Winners

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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In AFCEA ’s fourth annual The Cyber Edge writing competition, sponsored by ManTech , 37 thought leaders challenged themselves to write articles that addressed this year’s theme, Mitigating Cyber Threats Today and Into the Future.

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  • In AFCEA ’s fourth annual The Cyber Edge writing competition, sponsored by ManTech , 37 thought leaders challenged themselves to write articles that addressed this year’s theme, Mitigating Cyber Threats Today and Into the Future.
  • Winners will receive engraved awards and monetary prizes and will be recognized during an awards ceremony at AFCEA International’s TechNet Cyber conference, June 25-27 in Baltimore.
  • All three winning articles will be published in SIGNAL Magazine’s July 2024 issue as part of The Cyber Edge special section.
  • AFCEA International is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit international professional association that connects people, ideas and solutions globally.

Eutimio “Tim” Reyna III Joins AFCEA International as CIO/CTO

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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Fairfax, VA, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFCEA International is pleased to announce the appointment of former Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Eutimio “Tim” Reyna III as chief information officer (CIO) and chief technology officer (CTO).

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  • Fairfax, VA, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFCEA International is pleased to announce the appointment of former Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Eutimio “Tim” Reyna III as chief information officer (CIO) and chief technology officer (CTO).
  • In this capacity, Reyna will head up day-to-day AFCEA International IT operations and lead outreach efforts to the national security IT community.
  • Reyna comes to AFCEA after serving for two years as senior manager and lead for Defense Portfolio Army Growth at Accenture Federal Services after having served in the U.S. Army.
  • AFCEA International is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit international professional association that connects people, ideas and solutions globally.

One Stop Systems CEO and Chairman Issue Letter to Shareholders

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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Robert brings over 35 years of defense and commercial experience to OSS and has quickly built a strong sales platform and culture.

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  • Robert brings over 35 years of defense and commercial experience to OSS and has quickly built a strong sales platform and culture.
  • As the tenure of our sales team grows, we are focused on converting our strong pipeline into orders throughout 2024 and beyond.
  • I am pleased with the support, leadership, and guidance they have already brought to the Board and the OSS team.
  • We also would like to thank our shareholders and customers for their continued support as we continue to bring innovative solutions to market.

SOSi Extends Long-Standing U.S. Army Relationship with Enterprise Services Agency IT Applications Management and Support Services Contract

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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SOSi announced today it was awarded a new contract worth approximately $19 million by the U.S. Army Enterprise Services Agency for declassification and records management technical support services.

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  • SOSi announced today it was awarded a new contract worth approximately $19 million by the U.S. Army Enterprise Services Agency for declassification and records management technical support services.
  • As the prime awardee on this contract, SOSi will provide technical, analytical, and database-related support for the modernization and cloud migration of the Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS) and its family of applications.
  • The services include application programming and lifecycle management, systems and network administration, cybersecurity, and infrastructure sustainment to ensure interoperability of the ARIMS applications and IT systems.
  • "We recognize the crucial role of the Army Records Information Management System in ensuring the proper stewardship of records.

Godspeed Capital-Backed Special Aerospace Services (SAS) Acquires Willbrook Solutions

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Godspeed Capital Management LP (“Godspeed”), a lower middle market Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology focused private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of Willbrook Solutions, Inc. (“Willbrook”) by SAS, its recently-launched space engineering, defense, and communications technology solutions platform.

Key Points: 
  • Godspeed Capital Management LP (“Godspeed”), a lower middle market Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology focused private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of Willbrook Solutions, Inc. (“Willbrook”) by SAS, its recently-launched space engineering, defense, and communications technology solutions platform.
  • The transaction marks the first addition to the growing SAS platform, expanding its capabilities in the missile defense industry.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430377192/en/
    Founded in 2006, and based in Huntsville, Alabama, Willbrook is an innovative analytical solutions provider to the Missile Defense Agency (“MDA”), Defense Intelligence Agency (“DIA”), NASA, Department of Defense (“DoD”), and commercial space customers.
  • “We look forward to leveraging our strong engineering, analytical capabilities and expertise across critical missile defense programs while supporting strategic customers and pursuing organic growth opportunities in conjunction with SAS.”

U.S. Air Force Cloud One Selects Rebellion Defense to Strengthen Cyber Resilience of Mission Applications

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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“Cloud One is a leader in enabling the U.S. Department of Defense with commercial enterprise cloud offerings to deliver modern capabilities to the Air Force,” said Ben FitzGerald, Chief Executive Officer at Rebellion Defense.

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  • “Cloud One is a leader in enabling the U.S. Department of Defense with commercial enterprise cloud offerings to deliver modern capabilities to the Air Force,” said Ben FitzGerald, Chief Executive Officer at Rebellion Defense.
  • Nova testing results will also inform gating criteria for applications moving into production environments to provide last-mile validation of cyber readiness.
  • Rebellion Defense is operating under a subcontract with Clarity Innovations, a mission-focused software provider, under its prime contract with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.
  • This contract’s deliverables will meaningfully contribute to enhanced, full-cycle application security for Department of Defense application owners leveraging Cloud One’s platform.

Movers for America Coalition Supports High-Quality Military Moving Industry, Warns GHC Contract Will Create Underfunded, Anti-Competitive Monopoly

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to course-correct the U.S. Department of Defense's anti-competitive plan to outsource military household moves, a coalition of nearly 200 experienced moving professionals launched Movers for America .

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  • WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to course-correct the U.S. Department of Defense's anti-competitive plan to outsource military household moves, a coalition of nearly 200 experienced moving professionals launched Movers for America .
  • The coalition, composed of leading moving companies and independent owner-operators who currently participate in a substantial percentage of military moves, questions the viability of and therefore opposes the Defense Department's plan to place all military moves under a single entity through the new Global Household Goods contract (GHC).
  • The coalition supports a high-quality, efficient, and safe moving program for America's servicemembers and their families.
  • Most respected moving professionals with experience in PCS moves have refused to sign on because the GHC compensation structure and business model are unrealistic.