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Stellar Solutions' CEO Michael Lencioni To Retire After 26 Years; Janet Grondin Named New CEO

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Lencioni and Founder/Board Chair Celeste Ford selected Janet Grondin, Vice President for Intelligence Programs, as the third CEO in the history of this Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award-winning organization.

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  • Lencioni and Founder/Board Chair Celeste Ford selected Janet Grondin, Vice President for Intelligence Programs, as the third CEO in the history of this Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award-winning organization.
  • "Both as CEO and his prior role of President/Chief Operating Officer, Mike steered Stellar Solutions to consistent client growth, customer satisfaction and employee retention.
  • She joined Stellar Solutions in 2018 as a systems engineer and quickly advanced to Director of Emerging Space Capabilities.
  • About Stellar Solutions, Inc.: Stellar Solutions is a global aerospace and systems engineering services provider to commercial, defense, intelligence, civil and international sectors.

Rob Clapper Named Air Force Association Chief Development Officer

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association has appointed Robert H. Clapper II as Chief Development Officer, responsible for building relationships and raising funds through individual and corporate giving.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association has appointed Robert H. Clapper II as Chief Development Officer, responsible for building relationships and raising funds through individual and corporate giving.
  • "Having a chief development officer of Rob's caliber is critical to achieving our mission," said AFA Chairman Gerald Murray.
  • "We can't educate the public, advocate for air and space power, or support our Airmen and Guardians without first raising the funds needed to run these programs, hire professional staff, and tell the Air Force and Space Force story.
  • An independent non-profit association, AFA is the single-largest professional military association dedicated to air and space power and to the advancement of aerospace education at every level.

CyberPatriot Draws Record Number of Teams in 14th Season

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association's CyberPatriot program launched its 14th season with more than 5,200 teams, an encouraging sign that the annual National Youth Cyber Defense Competition is back on the rise to its pre-pandemic participation.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association's CyberPatriot program launched its 14th season with more than 5,200 teams, an encouraging sign that the annual National Youth Cyber Defense Competition is back on the rise to its pre-pandemic participation.
  • "We are excited to see so many teams registered for CyberPatriot XIV," said Rachel Zimmerman, CyberPatriot's Director of Business Operations.
  • Seasoned teams will have new competition, and new teams will have plenty of opportunities to learn, excel, and earn recognition."
  • All teams may participate in the first three online rounds of competition, with the fourth online round being the Semifinals in which approximately 25% of teams participate.

PenFed Credit Union President & CEO James Schenck Receives Association of the United States Army's John W. Dixon Award

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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TYSONS, Va., Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second largest federal credit union, today announced its President and CEO James Schenck received the Association of the United States Army's John W. Dixon Award .

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  • TYSONS, Va., Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second largest federal credit union, today announced its President and CEO James Schenck received the Association of the United States Army's John W. Dixon Award .
  • This award recognizes PenFed Credit Union's outstanding service to our core membership base, as well as the PenFed Foundation's contributions to active duty military, veterans, families and caregivers."
  • Established in 1935, Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is America's second-largest federal credit union, serving 2.4 million members worldwide with $29 billion in assets.
  • PenFed Credit Union offers market-leading certificates, checking, credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and a wide range of other financial services.

AFA's StellarXplorers Announces 2021 National Champions

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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b'ARLINGTON, Va., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Air Force Association (AFA) announced today the National Champions of the seventh season of StellarXplorers, the National High School Space Challenge.

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  • b'ARLINGTON, Va., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Air Force Association (AFA) announced today the National Champions of the seventh season of StellarXplorers, the National High School Space Challenge.
  • In third place was "Team Minerva" from Scripps Ranch High School AFJROTC in San Diego, California.\n"AFA is very proud of all the students who competed in the StellarXplorers National Finals.
  • Grants are awarded to the top three placed teams in the National Finals.\n"Congratulations to our National Champions!
  • They, along with all our Finalists, have shown just the capabilities needed to excel in commercial, civil, and national security space endeavors," saidStephen K. Gourley, StellarXplorers Program Director.

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Space Chief Talk Space: Why America Needs a Space Force

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- General John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, renowned astrophysicist and author, laid out the critical national imperatives for the United States Space Force at the Air Force Association's 2021 virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium Feb. 25.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- General John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, renowned astrophysicist and author, laid out the critical national imperatives for the United States Space Force at the Air Force Association's 2021 virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium Feb. 25.
  • "Ever since Sputnik, space has been recognized as a strategic asset, or rather a strategic location," deGrasse Tyson said.
  • "Dr. deGrasse Tyson and Gen Raymond did an incredible job explaining why America needs a Space Force," said AFA President, retired Lt Gen Bruce "Orville" Wright.
  • So just as sea lanes and air space must be protected, space must be protected, too."

AFA Appoints Space Steering Group

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Friday, February 19, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Air Force Association has formed the AFA Space Steering Group to recommend ways the Association can strengthen its long-time advocacy for space capabilities and increase its support for U.S. Space Force Guardians and their families.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Air Force Association has formed the AFA Space Steering Group to recommend ways the Association can strengthen its long-time advocacy for space capabilities and increase its support for U.S. Space Force Guardians and their families.
  • "The mission of the Air Force Association is to support dominant Air and Space Forces," said AFA President, retired Lt Gen Bruce "Orville" Wright.
  • The Steering Group will make its recommendations to the AFA Board of Directors, and will be co-chaired by Maj Gen Tom Taverney, USAF (Ret), and Maj Gen Roger Teague, USAF (Ret).
  • Steering Group members include:
    The Steering Group will solicit advice from a broad cross-section of currently serving and retired Guardians, Airmen, and civilian experts, and seek to collaborate with space-focused industry and private organizations.

Stellar Solutions' Christina Agnew Awarded National Medal of Merit by Air Force Association

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Christina Agnew, Senior Systems Engineer at Stellar Solutions, a global aerospace and systems engineering leader, has been awarded the National Medal of Merit by the Air Force Association (AFA).

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Christina Agnew, Senior Systems Engineer at Stellar Solutions, a global aerospace and systems engineering leader, has been awarded the National Medal of Merit by the Air Force Association (AFA).
  • "With many veterans in our leadership ranks, we at Stellar Solutions are enormously proud of Christina Agnew's passionate dedication to the professional advancement and recognition of Air Force and Space Force personnel and their families.
  • A Major in the Air Force Reserves, Agnew joined the AFA Schriever Chapter 147 Los Angeles in 2014 following nine years of active duty.
  • Agnew regularly tutors high school students, speaks at STEM events and mentors aspiring Air Force candidates.

CyberPatriot XIII Finalists Announced

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Friday, February 12, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Air Force Association (AFA) today released the names of the 28 National Finalist teams that qualified for the CyberPatriot XIII Virtual National Competition March 19-21, 2021.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Air Force Association (AFA) today released the names of the 28 National Finalist teams that qualified for the CyberPatriot XIII Virtual National Competition March 19-21, 2021.
  • "Being named a national finalist in any season is a remarkable achievement," said Bernie Skoch, AFA's CyberPatriot National Commissioner.
  • The CyberPatriot XIII competition season began in November 2020 with 4,800 registered teams.
  • To learn more about CyberPatriot, please visit AFA's CyberPatriot website www.uscyberpatriot.org .

Neil deGrasse Tyson to be Featured at Virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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AFA remains committed to further strengthening our support for the Department of the Air Force, including our growing focus on the Space Force and all things 'space.'

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  • AFA remains committed to further strengthening our support for the Department of the Air Force, including our growing focus on the Space Force and all things 'space.'
  • Brown Jr., Air Force Chief of Staff and The Honorable John Roth, Acting Secretary of the Air Force.
  • Learn more and register for the 2021 virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium.
  • About AFA: The Air Force Association is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association.