Army

Maxar Intelligence Awarded Phase 4 of U.S. Army’s One World Terrain Contract

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Maxar Intelligence, a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, today announced that it was awarded Phase 4 of the U.S. Army’s One World Terrain (OWT) prototype Other Transaction Agreement contract.

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  • Maxar Intelligence, a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, today announced that it was awarded Phase 4 of the U.S. Army’s One World Terrain (OWT) prototype Other Transaction Agreement contract.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312793353/en/
    An example of the precise, realistic 3D terrain that Maxar Intelligence creates to support programs such as One World Terrain.
  • Improving 3D terrain dataset fidelity and refining automation processes to generate realistic terrain for high-fidelity modeling and simulation systems.
  • Maxar Intelligence has supported the OWT contract since 2019.

Dr. Richard Carmona, Former U.S. Surgeon General, Joins Alli Connect Board of Advisors

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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SEATTLE, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alli Connect, a leading software innovator in proactive mental health and wellness technology solutions for first responders, is honored to announce that Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th Surgeon General of the United States and renowned public health advocate, has joined its Board of Advisors .

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  • SEATTLE, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alli Connect, a leading software innovator in proactive mental health and wellness technology solutions for first responders, is honored to announce that Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th Surgeon General of the United States and renowned public health advocate, has joined its Board of Advisors .
  • Dr. Carmona's career marks his commitment to science-based public health practices and initiatives aimed at improving the health and safety of the American people, in perfect alignment with the mission and vision of Alli Connect.
  • Colleen Hilton, CEO of Alli Connect, expressed enthusiasm about Dr. Carmona's appointment, stating, "Dr. Carmona's unparalleled expertise in public health and his profound commitment to serving communities align perfectly with our mission.
  • Dr. Carmona's addition to the Board of Advisors comes as Alli Connect launches a multi-state expansion of its products and seeks to partner with the federal leaders to tackle the mental health crisis in our military service members and veterans.

AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST'S 28TH ANNUAL PARK DAY CONNECTS COMMUNITIES THROUGH HISTORY

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Battlefield Trust is gearing up for its 28th annual Park Day event. Stretching from coast to coast, some 100 sites across 27 states have enlisted to participate in this year's hands-on preservation event. With tasks ranging from landscape maintenance and cleaning museum windows to staining fences and relocating interpretation signs, volunteers nationwide will take on these tasks in a continued effort of maintaining our historic sites on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Battlefield Trust is gearing up for its 28th annual Park Day event.
  • Historic sites nationwide seek volunteers for 28th Annual Park Day!
  • "Park Day is not just about celebrating our history; it's about weaving it into the fabric of communities across the country," said Trust President David Duncan.
  • In addition to receiving official Park Day reusable water bottles, many sites provide volunteers with snacks, lunch and tours of the sites.

Operation Homefront Promotes Karen Smithhart to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer. In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative. She will leverage her extensive nonprofit experience background and 15+ years of experience at Operation Homefront to build the exceptionally talented, diverse teams across the organization needed to support its mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced that Karen Smithhart has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer.
  • In this capacity, Smithhart oversees recruitment, hiring and retention, organizational policy, professional development, volunteer management, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative.
  • Karen began her career with Operation Homefront in 2008 serving as Director of Operations for Texas.
  • Karen has over 37 years in the nonprofit sector with the Girl Scouts, American Red Cross, and Operation Homefront.

Are You Ready for 1 Million Miles? Austin, Travis County Officials and Business Leaders Step Out for Million Mile Month

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Austin and Travis County elected officials and business leaders today encouraged area residents to step up and step out with the Million Mile Month challenge throughout the month of April.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Austin and Travis County elected officials and business leaders today encouraged area residents to step up and step out with the Million Mile Month challenge throughout the month of April.
  • Joining the Million Mile Month challenge is an effective way for us to develop a healthier lifestyle while having fun.
  • The mayor signed a proclamation declaring April 2024 as Million Mile Month.
  • So, we challenge all adults and kids in Travis County to participate in the Million Mile month challenge this April.

U.S. Army awards BAE Systems $754 million contract for second phase of full-rate production for Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle program

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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YORK, Penn., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) received a $754 million contract award to continue producing the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) family of vehicles (FoVs) for the U.S. Army.

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  • YORK, Penn., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) received a $754 million contract award to continue producing the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) family of vehicles (FoVs) for the U.S. Army.
  • This contract begins the second phase of full-rate production of AMPVs between March 2026 and February 2027.
  • The Army first awarded BAE Systems the AMPV engineering and manufacturing development contract in 2014 and signed a low-rate initial production contract in 2018.
  • BAE Systems announced new investments by the company and the U.S. Army to expand the AMPV production line in York, Pennsylvania last year.

Award-Winning Mana Pacific Inc Appoints New Board Chair

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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KIHEI, Hawaii, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mana Pacific, Inc. announced that the company's Board of Directors has appointed Honorable Katherine Hammack as its new Chair of the Board.

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  • KIHEI, Hawaii, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mana Pacific, Inc. announced that the company's Board of Directors has appointed Honorable Katherine Hammack as its new Chair of the Board.
  • Hon Hammack succeeds MK Merrigan, Co-Founder of Mana Pacific, who served as Chair of the Board of Directors since 2019.
  • MK will continue to serve Mana Pacific's board as a Director.
  • She is exactly the leadership the Mana Pacific Board needs during this exciting season of expansion."

Global Armored Vehicles Market Comparative SWOT & Strategy Focus 2024-2027 for Top 5 Companies - General Dynamics, BAE Systems, Oshkosh Defense, Rheinmetall and Hanwha Aerospace

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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DUBLIN, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Top 5 Companies in the Global Armored Vehicles Market: General Dynamics, BAE Systems, Oshkosh Defense, Rheinmetall, Hanwha - Comparative SWOT & Strategy Focus, 2024-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Top 5 Companies in the Global Armored Vehicles Market: General Dynamics, BAE Systems, Oshkosh Defense, Rheinmetall, Hanwha - Comparative SWOT & Strategy Focus, 2024-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The demand for armored vehicles has seen a major surge with their extensive utilization during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
  • The report provides a Comparative SWOT Analysis and Comprehensive Insights into the Global Top 5 Armored Vehicles Manufacturers with focus on a blend of quantitative & qualitative analysis.
  • The report provides detailed analysis on the Global Top 5 Armored Vehicle OEMs, including:

BAE Systems receives $318 million services contract for M109 Self-Propelled Howitzers

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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"Sustainment services for the M109 allow the U.S. Army to maintain a high level of operational readiness"

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  • "Sustainment services for the M109 allow the U.S. Army to maintain a high level of operational readiness"
    Under the five-year System Technical Support and Sustainment System Technical Support contract, BAE Systems will deliver ongoing engineering and logistics services to provide new capabilities, maintenance, and testing on the family of vehicles.
  • "The M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer continues to prove itself as the 'King of Battle' as it provides the firepower and maneuverability to dominate the battlefield," said Dan Furber, director of ground vehicle production for BAE Systems' Combat Mission Systems business.
  • "Sustainment services for the M109 allow the U.S. Army to maintain a high level of operational readiness to take this powerful capability to the fight."
  • The services contract follows the M109A7 production contract awarded in November 2023 .

BAE Systems showcases latest Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle prototype at AUSA Global Force

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) is showcasing its future-driven Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) prototype configured with the External Mission Equipment Package (ExMEP) at the 2024 AUSA Global Force Symposium.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) is showcasing its future-driven Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) prototype configured with the External Mission Equipment Package (ExMEP) at the 2024 AUSA Global Force Symposium.
  • This prototype marks the third successful capability combination in the last six months.
  • Keeping pace with the rapidly evolving threats on the battlefield is the objective of the AMPV with ExMEP," said Bill Sheehy, AMPV program director for BAE Systems.
  • For those not attending Global Force, learn more about AMPV and ExMEP here: https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/event/global-force-symposium-and-exposi... .