Robins Air Force Base

Sarcos Awarded $13.8 Million USD Contract by U.S. Air Force for Advancement of Its Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Software

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

This contract will support development, integration, and validation of Sarcos’ artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) software framework, the AI Computational Service, for success-based reinforcement learning in the Sarcos Guardian® line of robotic systems.

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  • This contract will support development, integration, and validation of Sarcos’ artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) software framework, the AI Computational Service, for success-based reinforcement learning in the Sarcos Guardian® line of robotic systems.
  • This contract will span a period of four years, during which Sarcos will continue to advance its software technology to benefit the Department of the Air Force.
  • Throughout the duration of the contract, Sarcos will conduct Military Utility Assessments (MUAs) at various U.S. Air Force locations, including Warner Robins Air Force Base, to test intelligent algorithms implemented on Sarcos robots.
  • “This contract represents a tremendous opportunity for Sarcos as we continue to focus on and invest heavily in the development of our artificial intelligence and machine learning software technology,” said Laura Peterson, Interim President and CEO, Sarcos.

ThroughPut Inc. Appoints Retired Pentagon Brigadier General Max J. Stitzer, U.S Air Force, to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ThroughPut Inc., the Industrial Supply Chain AI pioneer, today announced the addition of retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Max J. Stitzer to its Board of Advisors. Brig. Gen. Stitzer, a well-respected and highly-decorated officer, who most recently served as Deputy to the Director of the Air Staff Headquarters of the United States Air Force; and Principal Deputy Director for Logistics, The Joint Staff at the Pentagon. As part of the role, he coordinated and integrated policy, strategy, resources, processes, and cross-functional issues for the Air Staff. Being the senior Air Force Reserve officer on the staff, General Stitzer represented Air Force Reserve equities in the Air Force's Total Force Continuum effort, and has gathered invaluable expertise across all levels of the Reserve of the Air Force, as well as in the Air Force Reserve Command – a force of over 70,000 reserve airmen who serve in operational missions across the globe. With ongoing supply chain disruptions and the ensuing shortages in several sectors continuing to present defense capacity challenges, U.S. Department of Defense organizations are evaluating supply chain technologies that accelerate equipment readiness. ThroughPut's AI-driven approach bridges the gap between the base level and enterprise level of maintenance and procurement, in order to make existing materiel more accessible within the extended Department of Defense.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the role, he coordinated and integrated policy, strategy, resources, processes, and cross-functional issues for the Air Staff.
  • "General Stitzer was the first leader to advocate for our dual-use capabilities within the US Air Force and greater Department of Defense.
  • Brigadier General Max Stitzer's distinguished military career included decades of experience spanning across influential government projects, during which time he has won numerous awards, accolades, and decorations.
  • Brigadier General Stitzer has accumulated a vast majority of his experience in logistics and maintenance support, which will prove instrumental in supporting ThroughPut.AI and the next phase of his career growth.

ThroughPut Inc. Appoints Retired Pentagon Brigadier General Max J. Stitzer, U.S Air Force, to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ThroughPut Inc., the Industrial Supply Chain AI pioneer, today announced the addition of retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Max J. Stitzer to its Board of Advisors. Brig. Gen. Stitzer, a well-respected and highly-decorated officer, who most recently served as Deputy to the Director of the Air Staff Headquarters of the United States Air Force; and Principal Deputy Director for Logistics, The Joint Staff at the Pentagon. As part of the role, he coordinated and integrated policy, strategy, resources, processes, and cross-functional issues for the Air Staff. Being the senior Air Force Reserve officer on the staff, General Stitzer represented Air Force Reserve equities in the Air Force's Total Force Continuum effort, and has gathered invaluable expertise across all levels of the Reserve of the Air Force, as well as in the Air Force Reserve Command – a force of over 70,000 reserve airmen who serve in operational missions across the globe. With ongoing supply chain disruptions and the ensuing shortages in several sectors continuing to present defense capacity challenges, U.S. Department of Defense organizations are evaluating supply chain technologies that accelerate equipment readiness. ThroughPut's AI-driven approach bridges the gap between the base level and enterprise level of maintenance and procurement, in order to make existing materiel more accessible within the extended Department of Defense.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the role, he coordinated and integrated policy, strategy, resources, processes, and cross-functional issues for the Air Staff.
  • "General Stitzer was the first leader to advocate for our dual-use capabilities within the US Air Force and greater Department of Defense.
  • Brigadier General Max Stitzer's distinguished military career included decades of experience spanning across influential government projects, during which time he has won numerous awards, accolades, and decorations.
  • Brigadier General Stitzer has accumulated a vast majority of his experience in logistics and maintenance support, which will prove instrumental in supporting ThroughPut.AI and the next phase of his career growth.

Accenture Federal Services Wins $25 Million Award to Help the U.S. Air Force Build a First-of-its-Kind “Digital Depot”

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Accenture Federal Services has won a $25 million digital transformation prime contract to modernize operations for the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) including each of the three Air Logistics Complexes (ALCs) at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, and Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

Key Points: 
  • Accenture Federal Services has won a $25 million digital transformation prime contract to modernize operations for the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) including each of the three Air Logistics Complexes (ALCs) at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, and Hill Air Force Base in Utah.
  • ATHENA is central to the Air Force’s plan to create a first-of-its-kind “digital depot”, and ultimately, modernize AFSC operations.
  • “Accenture Federal Services looks forward to using state-of-the-art technologies to create a resilient and secure digital depot ecosystem.
  • Accenture Federal Services is a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN).

DLA, LLC Announces Hiring of Robin Cyrus, Head of Cybersecurity

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

DLA, LLC (“DLA”) a leading provider of internal audit and accounting advisory services, announces that Robin Cyrus will be joining the firm as Managing Director and Head of DLA's National Cybersecurity Practice.

Key Points: 
  • DLA, LLC (“DLA”) a leading provider of internal audit and accounting advisory services, announces that Robin Cyrus will be joining the firm as Managing Director and Head of DLA's National Cybersecurity Practice.
  • Robin Cyrus is a highly experienced cybersecurity and cloud practitioner with over 28 years of expertise in developing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity strategies and policies to safeguard organizations against cyber threats.
  • Robin is a visionary leader who has successfully built a cybersecurity practice from the ground up.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Robin Cyrus to our team as the Head of DLA's National Cybersecurity Practice" notes Keith Snyder, DLA Chief Operating Officer.

Raytheon Technologies secures $135M IDIQ award for C-130 NP2000 propeller system

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Friday, February 17, 2023

NP2000 is an eight composite bladed propeller system designed for performance.

Key Points: 
  • NP2000 is an eight composite bladed propeller system designed for performance.
  • The $135M contract will allow Collins to manufacture and support new NP2000 propeller systems, including the electronic control system and spares.
  • The NP2000 propeller system is designed to modernize the C-130 Hercules and E-2 Hawkeye.
  • More information on the NP2000 Propeller System can be found here .

Col. Michael B. Black, USAF (Ret.) Joins AFCEA International as Vice President, Defense

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Black will build strong professional relationships with government and industry partners to further position AFCEA as a leader in the cyber, defense, security, intelligence and related information technology disciplines.

Key Points: 
  • Black will build strong professional relationships with government and industry partners to further position AFCEA as a leader in the cyber, defense, security, intelligence and related information technology disciplines.
  • Warlick, who will retire from AFCEA International on Sept. 30, 2022, following 11 years of dedicated service to the association.
  • Gen. Paul Fredenburgh, USA (Ret,) executive vice president for Defense and National Security at AFCEA.
  • AFCEA International is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit international professional association that connects people,ideasand solutions globally.

Col. Michael B. Black, USAF (Ret.) Joins AFCEA International as Vice President, Defense

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Black will build strong professional relationships with government and industry partners to further position AFCEA as a leader in the cyber, defense, security, intelligence and related information technology disciplines.

Key Points: 
  • Black will build strong professional relationships with government and industry partners to further position AFCEA as a leader in the cyber, defense, security, intelligence and related information technology disciplines.
  • Warlick, who will retire from AFCEA International on Sept. 30, 2022, following 11 years of dedicated service to the association.
  • Gen. Paul Fredenburgh, USA (Ret,) executive vice president for Defense and National Security at AFCEA.
  • AFCEA International is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit international professional association that connects people,ideasand solutions globally.

Jacobs Wins Two United States Air Force Design Awards

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

DALLAS, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was awarded two United States Air Force Design Awards for benchmark work with the natural and built environment of Air Force facilities and installations.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was awarded two United States Air Force Design Awards for benchmark work with the natural and built environment of Air Force facilities and installations.
  • The Air Force Reserve Command Consolidated Mission Complex Phase One at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia won the Merit Award for facility design.
  • They also noted the impressive two-story lobby, presenting an innovative design and showcasing Air Force Reserve Command history and heritage artifacts.
  • The Distributed Common Ground Station Operations Center at Beale Air Force Base, California received the Citation Award for facility design.

Del Taco Centerville Location Celebrates Grand Re-Opening With Free Tacos, Swag and More

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

During the party, guests will receive a free Del Taco with any purchase all day from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. in addition to receiving free Del Taco swag, while supplies last.

Key Points: 
  • During the party, guests will receive a free Del Taco with any purchase all day from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. in addition to receiving free Del Taco swag, while supplies last.
  • The refurbished restaurant is now under the ownership of Del Taco franchise partners Rusty Skalla, Jim Bennett and Corey Ooversteen of Southeast Taco Hospitality.
  • Southeast Taco Hospitality is extremely excited to have acquired the Del Taco on Watson Blvd in Centerville.
  • The Centerville restaurant will continue the Del Taco legacy of conveniently offering its guests its signature Mexican favorites.