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IDIQ Executive Leadership Joins San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

IDIQ ®, a leader in financial and identity protection, today announced it has joined the board of the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to growing the regional cyber economy and creating a more secure digital community for all.

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  • IDIQ ®, a leader in financial and identity protection, today announced it has joined the board of the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to growing the regional cyber economy and creating a more secure digital community for all.
  • Representing IDIQ on the CCOE Board is Michael Scheumack, IDIQ chief marketing and innovation officer .
  • As a member of the Board of Directors, Scheumack brings more than 20 years of cybersecurity, technology and marketing experience in the financial, credit and identity theft protection industries.
  • "We are honored to have IDIQ join our elite roster of CCOE Board Members with a focus on identity theft education.

15th Annual Operation Dry Water yields over 700 BUI arrests

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an effort to increase public awareness surrounding the dangers of boating under the influence (BUI) and remove impaired operators from our nation's waterways, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard and hundreds of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, conducted the fifteenth annual Operation Dry Water weekend July 1 – 3, 2023.

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  • The substantial law enforcement presence on the water, coupled with the heightened outreach and educational endeavors of the 'Operation Dry Water' campaign, has contributed to a safer and more enjoyable environment for recreational boaters.
  • Over the course of the three-day weekend, 488 law enforcement agencies deployed 7,767 officers which resulted in a total of 717 boating under the influence (BUI) arrests.
  • "The substantial law enforcement presence on the water, coupled with the heightened outreach and educational endeavors of the 'Operation Dry Water' campaign, has contributed to a safer and more enjoyable environment for recreational boaters."
  • The 2024 Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend will take place nationwide, July 4 – 6, 2024.

EASTERN SHIPBUILDING GROUP CHRISTENS AND LAUNCHES U.S. COAST GUARD's FIRST HERITAGE CLASS OFFSHORE PATROL CUTTER

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Monday, October 30, 2023

PANAMA CITY, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Shipbuilding Group christened and launched USCGC ARGUS (WMSM-915), the U.S. Coast Guard's first Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) on Friday, October 27th.

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  • PANAMA CITY, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Shipbuilding Group christened and launched USCGC ARGUS (WMSM-915), the U.S. Coast Guard's first Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) on Friday, October 27th.
  • Admiral Linda Fagan, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, delivered the keynote address.
  • Over 1,500 highly skilled craft employees and program professionals at Eastern Shipbuilding Group and 200 businesses from over 25 states are supporting the production of the first four Offshore Patrol Cutters in Panama City.
  • Revenue Cutter Argus began 13 years of service to the newly formed United States of America in 1791.

Birdon Exits WCC Preliminary Design Review

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Friday, October 27, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 19th Birdon completed the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Program Preliminary Design Review (PDR).

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 19th Birdon completed the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Program Preliminary Design Review (PDR).
  • This milestone, achieved just two months after the first Program Management Review (PMR), shows that Birdon's design meets the United States Coast Guard's (USCG) requirements at this stage of the Program and establishes a path forward to starting detailed design work.
  • PDR acts as a technical review of the functional design and ensures that the design is operationally effective.
  • Birdon was given the notice to proceed with the WCC Program in March 2023.

ABS Consulting and Dragos Expand Strategic Partnership to Strengthen OT Defenses

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), a leading global operational risk management company, and Dragos Inc. (Dragos), the global leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems, today announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to provide industry-leading operational technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions, services and training to federal and commercial organizations.

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  • ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), a leading global operational risk management company, and Dragos Inc. (Dragos), the global leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems, today announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to provide industry-leading operational technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions, services and training to federal and commercial organizations.
  • This strategic partnership will build on the companies’ existing work together, further integrating Dragos’ world-class OT cybersecurity technology with ABS Consulting’s award-winning OT risk management expertise to address the market-wide demand for a comprehensive, well-resourced approach to cyber defense.
  • “ABS Consulting is an important strategic partner in helping to safeguard critical infrastructure and this expanded partnership will allow our companies to help even more organizations faster,” said Robert M. Lee, CEO of Dragos.
  • In turn, ABS Consulting clients will get access to the Dragos Platform , a leading cybersecurity technology tailored specifically to OT environments.

Great Lakes Announces Delivery of Their Multi Cats, the Cape Hatteras and the Cape Canaveral

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Chris Gunsten, Great Lakes’ Senior Vice President of Project Services and Fleet Engineering, commented on the improvements the Cape Hatteras and Cape Canaveral will represent, “This is a milestone for our Company and the U.S. dredging industry.

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  • Chris Gunsten, Great Lakes’ Senior Vice President of Project Services and Fleet Engineering, commented on the improvements the Cape Hatteras and Cape Canaveral will represent, “This is a milestone for our Company and the U.S. dredging industry.
  • The Multi Cat brings step change safety improvements to Great Lakes’ dredge pipeline operations, which was a prime driver for the investment.
  • Great Lakes cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Great Lakes are not guarantees or indicative of future events.
  • Although Great Lakes believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in this press release are reasonable, actual events could differ materially.

REGENT Raises $60M Series A to Define New Era of Sustainable Transportation

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Seagliders are a new mode of transportation that enables fast, affordable, zero-emission travel along coastal routes.

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  • Seagliders are a new mode of transportation that enables fast, affordable, zero-emission travel along coastal routes.
  • They reach cruise speeds up to 180 mph while traveling up to 180 miles on a single charge.
  • “Our two investment pillars are sustainability and aerospace and defense, and REGENT falls perfectly in the intersection.
  • “Their faster, cheaper, and cleaner solution for regional mobility is the first radical advance in transportation in decades.

Sea Tow® Celebrates 40th Anniversary as a Leader in On-Water Assistance, Safety and Support

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

SOUTHOLD, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sea Tow , the nation's leading on-water marine assistance provider, is marking its 40th anniversary in business in 2023.

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  • SOUTHOLD, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sea Tow , the nation's leading on-water marine assistance provider, is marking its 40th anniversary in business in 2023.
  • Technological innovation has been a large driver of the evolution and expansion of Sea Tow's services.
  • By promoting education and fostering anticipation of potential challenges, Sea Tow ensures boaters build on a solid foundation of knowledge and safety.
  • "We are very proud of our four decades of service and look forward to the next exciting chapter for Sea Tow."

Five Courageous Canines Chosen to Compete for Honor of Becoming America's Top Dog

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a public voting period in which animal lovers from across the country participated, a field of 25 courageous canines has been narrowed down to five finalists. These five dogs now advance to the final round of the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®. It's a nationwide competition that searches for and recognizes America's standout dogs in five categories. The 13th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards® and Gala presented by Lois Pope and the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, will culminate with a nationally televised event broadcast on A&E on Nov. 26 and fyi, on Thanksgiving Day.

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  • These five dogs now advance to the final round of the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awards® .
  • The five categories for 2023 are: Therapy Dogs; Service and Guide Dogs; Military Dogs; Law Enforcement and First Responder Dogs; and Shelter Dogs.
  • Buda (Oceanside, California): Military working dog Buda—a four-year-old German shorthaired pointer—bravely serves our country as one of only eighteen certified explosives-detection canines in the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • Ever since, this 13-year-old hero dog has served as a beautiful advocate for people and pets with special needs.

Birdon Welcomes New Additions to its U.S. Board

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

"Kevin and Ron will provide invaluable insight and guidance to our management team as Birdon continues to grow and deliver major programs to its customers," said Birdon CEO and Owner, Jamie Bruce.

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  • "Kevin and Ron will provide invaluable insight and guidance to our management team as Birdon continues to grow and deliver major programs to its customers," said Birdon CEO and Owner, Jamie Bruce.
  • Kevin Mooney has over 37 years of leadership and management experience in both private industry and the U.S. Navy.
  • "I welcome the opportunity to work more closely with the Birdon team during this exciting time for the company."
  • Birdon is successfully delivering on major projects for the Australian Navy, Australian Army, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy.