Air Operations Center

Mattermost Completes Contract with U.S. Air Force 618th Air Operations Center to Deliver Real Time, Mission Critical Communications

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Developed for the 618th Air Operations Center (AOC) of the United States Air Force Air Mobility Command, the four new features address C2 challenges with response time to mission-critical requests for information.

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  • Developed for the 618th Air Operations Center (AOC) of the United States Air Force Air Mobility Command, the four new features address C2 challenges with response time to mission-critical requests for information.
  • Air Force operators of any kind using Mattermost can leverage the features developed under this AFWERX Phase II to enhance mission intelligence shareability in real-time.
  • Message Acknowledgement - Improves situational awareness and synchronization on mission intelligence through enhanced visibility of message receipt across the chain of command.
  • User Group Management - Drives alignment across groups of rotating personnel during a mission, including operators and aircrews at the tactical edge.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CHANGES

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today shared Executive Leadership changes and organizational alignment effective Friday, Dec. 1, to provide additional focus and clarity to support the Company's strategic priorities.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today shared Executive Leadership changes and organizational alignment effective Friday, Dec. 1, to provide additional focus and clarity to support the Company's strategic priorities.
  • "These changes solidify Southwest's Executive Leadership Team as we work to achieve our objectives for 2024 and beyond."
  • Jones joined Southwest Airlines® in 2001 and has since held positions across the Company, including Executive roles in Operational Strategy & Performance, Technical Operations, and Revenue Management & Pricing.
  • Elizabeth Bryant advances to SVP & Chief People Officer to provide Executive Leadership for People (Human Resources), Talent & Leadership Development, Total Rewards (Benefits and Compensation), and Southwest Airlines University (Training.)

PenFed Foundation Raises $1 Million for Veterans and Military Community at 19th Annual Military Heroes Golf Classic

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

TYSONS, Va., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation joined community and business leaders to raise $1 million to support veterans and the military community at the 19th annual Military Heroes Golf Classic on Monday, September 12. Those who were impacted by and responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, were honored during a remembrance dinner held on the evening before the event marking the 21st anniversary of the day.

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  • TYSONS, Va., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The PenFed Foundation joined community and business leaders to raise$1 millionto support veterans and the military community at the 19th annual Military Heroes Golf Classic onMonday, September 12.
  • During the September 11 remembrance dinner, James Schenck, President/CEO of PenFed Credit Union and CEO of the PenFed Foundation, reminded that "Freedom isn't free.
  • In response to the attacks, PenFed Credit Union launched the PenFed Foundation to support service members, veterans and their families.
  • The PenFed Foundation has served members of the military community through programs providing financial education, credit-building, homeownership, short-term assistance and veteran entrepreneurial support services.

SAIC Awarded $319 Million Air Force Air Operations Center Weapon System Sustainment Contract

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) has been awarded the $319 million Falconer Air Operations Center (AOC) Weapon System Sustainment contract by the U.S. Air Force.

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  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) has been awarded the $319 million Falconer Air Operations Center (AOC) Weapon System Sustainment contract by the U.S. Air Force.
  • The SAIC team will partner with Kessel Run, a Division within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Centers (AFLCMC) Digital Directorate, to provide Air Operations Centers around the globe with a reliable, secure and modernized mission system to plan and conduct air operations.
  • The Falconer program assists Air Force component commanders in planning, directing and assessing air, space and cyberspace operations.
  • Other recent and related JADC2 awards include the Advanced Battle Management System contract, the Integrated Multi-Domain Command and Control contract and the Air Forces Counter-small UAS contract.

VISIMO and West Point Advancing Artificial Intelligence for Judge Advocates

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

However, Judge Advocates are not equipped to keep pace with modern combat.

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  • However, Judge Advocates are not equipped to keep pace with modern combat.
  • Legal experts include Professor Michael Schmitt, who is a distinguished scholar at both West Point and the U.S.
  • "We're proud to be the first small business to work with West Point in the STTR program," said James Julius, VISIMO founder and CEO.
  • VISIMO and West Point are currently seeking collaborators across the DoD to support the project's continued development in Phase II.

Lisa Gillette is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lisa Gillette is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lisa Gillette is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker.
  • Lisa Gillette is the founder and CEO of BIG SKY Coaching & Consulting.
  • Ms. Gillette founded her company, BIG SKY Coaching & Consulting on the belief that, "When you can see the big picture, you will find the opportunities."
  • Women must stand up, speak up, and be prepared to negotiate the title and salary they deserve," continues Ms. Gillette.