Recipients of the Legion of Merit

AFCEA International Reveals Its Spring Awards Winners

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Friday, May 1, 2020

Fairfax, VA, May 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Through its awards program, AFCEA International recognizes exemplary service to the government, military and industry clients and partners.

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  • Fairfax, VA, May 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Through its awards program, AFCEA International recognizes exemplary service to the government, military and industry clients and partners.
  • Among the winners of the top awards for 2020 are:
    Chairs Superior Performance Award : Recognizes superior service to AFCEA over a sustained period of time.
  • Adm. Jon L. Boyes Medal for Distinguished Service to AFCEA : Presented for exceptional career service to AFCEA.
  • The complete list of award winners, including the Leadership, Medal of Merit, Meritorious Service Award, the chapter awards and the 40 Under 40 awards, is available online.

Four-Star General Stanley McChrystal Offers COVID-19 Leadership Advice for President Donald Trump On Top Podcast

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Monday, April 20, 2020

During a wide-ranging, unedited podcast dialogue , General McChrystal a decorated serviceman best-known for his command of Joint Special Operations Command in the mid-2000s shares his unvarnishedassessment of:

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  • During a wide-ranging, unedited podcast dialogue , General McChrystal a decorated serviceman best-known for his command of Joint Special Operations Command in the mid-2000s shares his unvarnishedassessment of:
    - the current COVID-19 healthcare and economic crisis.
  • - seminal leadership strategies for business and government executives, and;
    - specific advice for U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • General McChrystal founded McChrystal Group in January 2011 to deliver innovative leadership solutions to businesses globally helping them transform and succeed in challenging, dynamic environments.
  • Former Navy SEAL and president of McChrystal Group, Chris Fussell, says: "There's not a more forward-thinking leader out there.

CACI Awarded $83 Million Task Order to Support Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that it has been awarded a single-award task order for one base-year and four option-years, with a ceiling value of more than $83 million, by the U.S. Navy to provide engineering, technical, and planning expertise to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine.

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  • CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that it has been awarded a single-award task order for one base-year and four option-years, with a ceiling value of more than $83 million, by the U.S. Navy to provide engineering, technical, and planning expertise to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine.
  • The task order is CACIs first award under the SeaPort-NxG vehicle.
  • For example, CACI has developed the Shipyard Planning Engineering Automated Reports (SPEAR), the software tool SHAPEC uses to more effectively conduct its planning.
  • CACI stands ready to support the Navy shipyards in any way they may need, including by providing acquisition and engineering support.

Exclusive Virtual Event: WSB's Experts Adm. William H. McRaven (Ret.), Adm. James Stavridis (Ret.), And Fox News Correspondent Shannon Bream Discuss COVID-19

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Discussions will focus on health, the economy, resilience, crisis management, adaptability, leadership, and other key topics in this unprecedented time.

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  • Discussions will focus on health, the economy, resilience, crisis management, adaptability, leadership, and other key topics in this unprecedented time.
  • On Wednesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. EDT, WSB will host an hourlong virtual discussion on Leadership and a New World Order:The Need for Resilience, featuring retired U.S. Navy four-star admirals William H. McRaven and James Stavridis , moderated by Fox News @ Night Anchor Shannon Bream .
  • The wide-ranging conversation will cover leadership, resilience, our military's role in the war against COVID-19, and America in a post-pandemic world.
  • Bream is the anchor of Fox News @ Night and Chief Legal Correspondent for the Fox News Channel.

PredaSAR Appoints Three Retired United States Air Force Generals to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 9, 2020

"We are thrilled to welcome all three generals to the Board," said Marc Bell, PredaSAR Chairman and Co-Founder.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome all three generals to the Board," said Marc Bell, PredaSAR Chairman and Co-Founder.
  • ), was commissioned in 1976 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy.
  • He is currently an independent consultant and a Member of the Board of Directors for Airbus United States Space & Defense Inc, Colorado Thirty Group, and Voyager Space Holdings.
  • General Newton's career spanned a board range of assignments, ultimately retiring as the Assistant Vice Chief of Staff and Director for the Air Staff at the U.S. Air Force Headquarters.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Executive Chairman and Founder Joel S. Marcus Honored With the 2020 Navy SEAL Foundation Patriot Award

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Friday, March 6, 2020

The evening featured keynote speaker and special guest retired U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral William H. McRaven.

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  • The evening featured keynote speaker and special guest retired U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral William H. McRaven.
  • "Alexandria and Joel's tireless support of the Navy SEAL Foundation has and continues to have a significant impact on the health and welfare of our elite warriors and their families," said Robin King, chief executive officer of the Navy SEAL Foundation.
  • Alexandria and Mr. Marcus have actively supported the Navy SEAL Foundation since 2010, including serving as the chair of the New York City Benefit in 2017.
  • Both Mr. Marcus and former Navy SEAL Tony Duynstee, vice president of strategic operations at Alexandria, serve as members of the Navy SEAL Foundation board of directors.

Honeywell Names Former U.S. Army Chief Of Staff Raymond Odierno To Board Of Directors

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Friday, February 28, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected retired four-star United States Army Gen. Raymond ("Ray") T. Odierno, 65, to its Board of Directors as an independent Director.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected retired four-star United States Army Gen. Raymond ("Ray") T. Odierno, 65, to its Board of Directors as an independent Director.
  • In nearly four decades of exemplary military service, Gen. Odierno commanded units at every level of the Army.
  • On Sept. 7, 2011, Gen. Odierno was sworn in as the 38th U.S. Army Chief of Staff, capping a military career that includes service in both the Persian Gulf and Iraq wars.
  • Gen. Odierno is only the second Army officer since the Vietnam War to command at the Division, Corps and Army level during the same conflict.

C.A. Fortune Welcomes New Vice President of Business Intelligence

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Insights the business intelligence pillar of the larger consumer brands agency C.A.

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  • Insights the business intelligence pillar of the larger consumer brands agency C.A.
  • Schmidt will serve as the Vice President of Business Intelligence.
  • Working her way up the ranks, she most recently served as Vice President of National Business Intelligence for Acosta.
  • C.A.

New Saddlewood Neighborhood Debuts at Audie Murphy Ranch in Menifee, Saturday, February 15th

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Come to Audie Murphy Ranch on Saturday, February 15 for the Model Grand Opening of this beautiful, new single-family neighborhood to enjoy refreshments, live music and first-hand tours of Saddlewoods gorgeous model homes.

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  • Come to Audie Murphy Ranch on Saturday, February 15 for the Model Grand Opening of this beautiful, new single-family neighborhood to enjoy refreshments, live music and first-hand tours of Saddlewoods gorgeous model homes.
  • Join us at the Model Grand Opening February 15th to explore each floorplan in person, and get a taste of your future at Audie Murphy Ranch.
  • In addition to the new Saddlewood collection, Audie Murphy Ranch is currently selling single-family homes at seven other exquisitely planned neighborhoods , all built by the nations finest homebuilders.
  • The Audie Murphy Ranch lifestyle centers around a vibrant resort-style experience, where homeowners enjoy abundant recreation that inspires activity for all life stages.

AFBA Names General Larry O. Spencer, USAF (Ret.) as its New President General Ralph E. “Ed” Eberhart, USAF (Ret.) to Remain as Chair

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Monday, February 10, 2020

The Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) Board of Directors has named General Larry O. Spencer, USAF (Ret.)

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  • The Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) Board of Directors has named General Larry O. Spencer, USAF (Ret.)
  • as its new President (effective March 9, 2020) and member of the Board (effective February 26, 2020).
  • Current AFBA Chair and President General Ralph E. Ed Eberhart, USAF (Ret.
  • After retiring from the Air Force in 2015, General Spencer served as President of the Air Force Association until 2019.