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Kratos Announces New Director as Part of Ongoing Board Refresh and Augmentation Process

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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As the result of an ongoing Board augmentation and refreshment process, the Company has appointed Brigadier General (Retired) Bobbi Doorenbos to the Kratos Board of Directors, effective March 28, 2024.

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  • As the result of an ongoing Board augmentation and refreshment process, the Company has appointed Brigadier General (Retired) Bobbi Doorenbos to the Kratos Board of Directors, effective March 28, 2024.
  • General Doorenbos brings significant relevant and diverse experience and expertise to the Kratos Board.
  • In her nearly 25 years of distinguished military service, General Doorenbos has served in leadership positions in the White House, Headquarters Air Force, and National Guard Bureau.
  • "We are pleased to welcome General Doorenbos to the Company’s Board of Directors.

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 .

Sheppard Air Force Base, 80th Flying Training Wing Awards SBIR Phase III Contract to OpsLab

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, OpsLab announced a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract award with the 80th Flying Training Wing (FTW) at Sheppard Air Force Base (AFB). In collaboration with the Airmen at Sheppard AFB, the OpsLab team will facilitate the automatic building of flying squadron schedules for sorties, simulators, academics, and ground commitments. Additionally, they will help implement automatic reflow of schedules after disruptions including Instructor Pilot fallout, Go cancellations, student reflow for SNP, airspace conflicts, and more. Users will be able to view schedules and quickly update availability via both mobile and desktop applications.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, OpsLab announced a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract award with the 80th Flying Training Wing (FTW) at Sheppard Air Force Base (AFB).
  • "We're thrilled and honored to enter into this relationship with the 80th Flying Training Squadron," said Arun Nair, Co-founder and CEO of OpsLab.
  • OpsLab is actively supporting the U.S. Department of Defense through seven SBIR Phase III contracts with the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
  • For more information, OpsLab solutions are in active implementation across numerous USAF installations, including Luke Air Force Base , Davis-Monthan Air Force Base , Minot Air Force Base , and Aviano Air Force Base .

OpsLab Acquires a Leading Provider of Operational Squadron Planning Software to the U.S. Air Force

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, OpsLab announced the company acquired The Gonkulator (Gonk), a leading provider of operational squadron planning software to the U.S. Air Force (USAF), built by pilots for pilots. Gonk was founded by Ryan Williams to address the squadron scheduling challenges that all fighter pilots face. The software enables pilots to view their flight schedule, log flight hours, and enter their commitments, all via a dual-authentication mobile application with a seamless user interface.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, OpsLab announced the company acquired The Gonkulator (Gonk), a leading provider of operational squadron planning software to the U.S. Air Force (USAF), built by pilots for pilots.
  • The acquisition of Gonk – software built by pilots, for pilots – is a reflection of our commitment to the end user."
  • 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 Luke Air Force Base , Davis-Monthan Air Force Base , Minot Air Force Base , and Aviano Air Force Base .

OpsLab Closes $5 Million Seed Round to Continue Solving Operational Problems for the U.S. Military

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, OpsLab announced the company closed a seed fundraising round totaling $5 million, led by Cultivation Capital and joined by Storm Ventures. Completing this raise during a period of economic uncertainty underscores the strength of the company's fundamentals, as well OpsLab's market opportunity.

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  • OpsLab provides smart assistants to solve operational planning, tracking and recovery problems at scale.
  • Our solutions, built with operations research and machine learning, tackle reactive and predictive aspects of problems like scheduling, routing and dispatch, and automate away the most complex parts of solving such problems.
  • OpsLab is incredibly fortunate to have the support of our partners at Cultivation Capital," said Arun Nair, Founder and CEO at OpsLab.
  • OpsLab solutions are in active implementation across numerous USAF installations, including Luke Air Force Base , Davis-Monthan Air Force Base , Minot Air Force Base , and Aviano Air Force Base .

NASA's Retired SOFIA Aircraft Finds New Home at Arizona Museum

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA's now-retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft will find a permanent home in the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA's now-retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft will find a permanent home in the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona.
  • It will land in Tucson at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base before ultimately arriving at the Air & Space Museum.
  • "We are excited SOFIA will continue to engage a diverse new generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers."
  • The SOFIA aircraft is a Boeing 747SP jetliner modified to carry a reflecting telescope.

Richmond American Debuts New Community in Tucson

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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TUCSON, Ariz., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of Arizona, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce that Sky Village at Rocking K (RichmondAmerican.com/SkyVillageAtRockingK) is now open for sales. This notable new community in Tucson showcases six inspired ranch and two-story floor plans, and two fully furnished model homes will open for tours by appointment this weekend.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of Arizona, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce that Sky Village at Rocking K ( RichmondAmerican.com/SkyVillageAtRockingK ) is now open for sales.
  • This notable new community in Tucson showcases six inspired ranch and two-story floor plans, and two fully furnished model homes will open for tours by appointment this weekend.
  • Operating under the name Richmond American Homes , MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 220,000 homes since 1977.
  • Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company.

USOSM Salutes Dr. Wendell “Wedge” Edgin for 42 years of clinical practice, as he announces his intention to retire

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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IRVING, Texas, April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After 42 years of clinical practice, Wendell Wedge Edgin, DDS, FICD, FACD, has announced his intention to retire from Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates, effective May 1, 2022.

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  • IRVING, Texas, April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After 42 years of clinical practice, Wendell Wedge Edgin, DDS, FICD, FACD, has announced his intention to retire from Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates, effective May 1, 2022.
  • Oral Surgery Management (USOSM), with three locations, treating patients in San Antonio and Boerne, Texas.
  • This will be a big change for me and my family, but getting to spend more time together is something were looking forward to, said Dr. Edgin.
  • He is well-known throughout the Texas Hill Country and the oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) industry for his dedication, experience and clinical expertise.

A-10 Demo Team Members to Return Home to Perform in the 2021 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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ROME, Ga., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Several members of the U.S. Air Force ACC A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team will return to familiar surroundings when they perform at the 2021 Wings Over North Georgia Drive-In Hybrid Air Show .

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  • ROME, Ga., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Several members of the U.S. Air Force ACC A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team will return to familiar surroundings when they perform at the 2021 Wings Over North Georgia Drive-In Hybrid Air Show .
  • Four of the 10-member team hail from towns less than a two-hour drive from the air show site in Rome, GA.
  • The 2021 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show will utilize a hybrid format offering drive-in with tailgate style viewing in addition to hill-top patio club seating.
  • For additional show information, follow the air show's Facebook page or visit the Wings Over North Georgia website at https://www.WingsOverNorthGeorgia.com .

US Air Force Selects Kinnami and West Virginia University for Next Generation Information Technology STTR

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinnami Software Corporation today announced it won a U.S. Air Force Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract in partnership with West Virginia University (WVU).

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinnami Software Corporation today announced it won a U.S. Air Force Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract in partnership with West Virginia University (WVU).
  • This research is in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force 563rd Rescue Group (RQG) , located at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.
  • The award supports the continued development of Kinnami's resilient data platform , AmiShare, and WVU's research on robustness of navigation in challenging environments .
  • "Partnerships like this help us field tomorrow's Air Force faster and smarter, and we're excited to be working with Kinnami and West Virginia University on this important research," said U.S. Air Force Col. Peter White, 563rd RQG commander.