XVIII Airborne Corps

Aalyria, U.S. Gov’t, ESA & Others Conduct Demonstration of Technology That Enables Hybrid Space Architecture and CJADC2 Capabilities

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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The U.S. Government and Aalyria recently conducted the first demonstration of a key technology that enables two long-sought capabilities for civilian and defense purposes: Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) and Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) concept.

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  • The U.S. Government and Aalyria recently conducted the first demonstration of a key technology that enables two long-sought capabilities for civilian and defense purposes: Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) and Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) concept.
  • Realizing HSA and CJADC2 enables secure, resilient, and low-latency data communications networks anywhere on the globe.
  • “For the first time ever, Hybrid Space Architecture and CJADC2 capabilities have been demonstrated in all domains and orbits.
  • Spacetime’s innovative digital twin technology enables it to look ahead in time and space to determine future motion, potential obstructions, data requirements, and more.

Witness to War Foundation Adds Four New Board Members

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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The Witness to War Foundation (WTW), a non-profit dedicated to preserving the oral histories of combat veterans, is proud to announce the addition of four new members of our board of directors: General Dan Allyn, Sean D. Naylor, Lieutenant Colonel John Phillips, and Lieutenant General Brad Webb.

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  • The Witness to War Foundation (WTW), a non-profit dedicated to preserving the oral histories of combat veterans, is proud to announce the addition of four new members of our board of directors: General Dan Allyn, Sean D. Naylor, Lieutenant Colonel John Phillips, and Lieutenant General Brad Webb.
  • Together with the organization’s existing board members, Command Sergeant Major Michael T. Hall and Lieutenant General P.K.
  • “Ken” Keen, the board will advance WTW’s mission of honoring veterans and educating the public on the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms.
  • Lieutenant Colonel John Phillips served in the US Army Field Artillery as both an enlisted soldier and a commissioned officer.

General Stephen Townsend Joins Phoenix Defense Board

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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GILBERT, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Defense is happy to announce that General Stephen Townsend, U.S. Army (Retired) has joined the esteemed Phoenix Defense Board.

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  • GILBERT, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Defense is happy to announce that General Stephen Townsend, U.S. Army (Retired) has joined the esteemed Phoenix Defense Board.
  • General Townsend served in the U.S. Army for more than 40 years from his commissioning as an Infantry officer in 1982 to retirement in 2022.
  • Phoenix Defense Chairman Benjamin Chereskin stated, "We are excited to welcome General Townsend to the Phoenix Defense Board.
  • General Townsend reciprocated his enthusiasm related to Phoenix Defense, noting, "Phoenix is an exceptionally strong small to mid-size company that is focused on innovation and consistent, quality performance for their customers.

DTC Government Solutions Welcomes Lieutenant General Robert Ashley, Jr. (Ret.) to its Board of Directors and Government Security Committee

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Ashburn, Va, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTC Government Solutions, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for Intelligence Operations, Defense, and Law Enforcement, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lieutenant General (LTG) Robert Ashley (Retired) to their Board of Directors and Government Security Committee (GSC).

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  • Ashburn, Va, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTC Government Solutions, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for Intelligence Operations, Defense, and Law Enforcement, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lieutenant General (LTG) Robert Ashley (Retired) to their Board of Directors and Government Security Committee (GSC).
  • LTG Robert Ashley brings more than 36 years of dedicated United States military active-duty experience to the DTC Government Solutions Board of Directors.
  • His expertise will contribute to the companies' ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of security and intelligence.
  • "We are honored to have Robert join our Board of Directors," said Paul Sangster, Division President of Codan Communications and DTC Government Solutions Board Member.

Primer Announces Former US Army General Stephen J. Townsend to its Federal Advisory Board

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Stephen J. Townsend will join its Federal Advisory Board.

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  • Stephen J. Townsend will join its Federal Advisory Board.
  • General Townsend served as Combatant Commander of U.S. AFRICOM, after commanding the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and XVIII Airborne Corps.
  • I look forward to working alongside the talented experts on its Federal Advisory Board," said General Townsend.
  • "I'm incredibly excited to welcome former U.S. AFRICOM Commander Stephen Townsend to Primer's Federal Advisory Board," said Primer CEO Sean Moriarty.

Scale AI Partners with XVIII Airborne Corps for First LLM Deployment to a U.S. Government Classified Network

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Scale AI, the data infrastructure for AI, today announced it is deploying the first large language model (LLM) on a classified network for the XVIII Airborne Corps - unlocking AI-powered decision-making for defense.

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  • Scale AI, the data infrastructure for AI, today announced it is deploying the first large language model (LLM) on a classified network for the XVIII Airborne Corps - unlocking AI-powered decision-making for defense.
  • The partnership also marks the unveiling of Scale Donovan, the company’s federal AI platform to help operators, analysts, and decision-makers understand, plan, and act in minutes instead of weeks.
  • Additionally, Donovan utilizes Reinforcement Learning From Human Feedback (RLHF) to continuously fine-tune the technology and better support mission objectives over time.
  • LLMs are critical to our Corps vision of data centric warfare,” said COL. Joe O’Callaghan, the Fire Support Coordinator of the XVIII Airborne Corps.

IAP Worldwide Services Appoints Amanda Brownfield as CEO

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IAP Worldwide Services Inc., the middle market leader in providing expeditionary and contingency operations support to the Department of Defense and National Security Community, today announced the appointment of Amanda Brownfield as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IAP Worldwide Services Inc., the middle market leader in providing expeditionary and contingency operations support to the Department of Defense and National Security Community, today announced the appointment of Amanda Brownfield as Chief Executive Officer.
  • "We are tremendously pleased to have Amanda join the IAP team," said IAP Chairman Chris Parker.
  • IAP is a leading provider of global-scale and agile logistics, infrastructure, IT, communications, power, and air traffic management solutions.
  • Most recently, Ms. Brownfield served as CEO of Applied Insight, where she led the company through a major strategy inflection point while doubling down on culture.

Cohen Veterans Network Expands Board of Directors With Appointment of Accomplished Health Care Industry Executive

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn. , March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members, and military families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, announced today the appointment of accomplished health care industry executive and Army veteran Courtney Billington to its Board of Directors. Billington joins CVN's board as the network continues to broaden its impact. Currently, there are 23 Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics in high-need communities across the country with plans to open an additional clinic by end of year. The network has treated 50,000 clients since its inception in 2016.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn. , March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members, and military families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, announced today the appointment of accomplished health care industry executive and Army veteran Courtney Billington to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are fortunate to have Courtney joining the CVN board at a critical time for both our organization and the veteran community," says Cohen Veterans Network Chairman of the Board Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, USAF (Ret.)
  • "Veterans, service members and their families are in great need of access to high-quality mental health services.
  • "I'm honored to join Cohen Veterans Network's Board of Directors in service to our veteran and military communities," says Billington.

Conti Federal Awarded $69.4M Contract to Restore Fort Bragg Barracks

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Fort Bragg is one of the largest army bases in the world, supporting a population of 54,000 military personnel.

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  • Fort Bragg is one of the largest army bases in the world, supporting a population of 54,000 military personnel.
  • Conti Federal will renovate three unaccompanied personnel housing units to house soldiers to maintain the National Defense Mission for rapidly deployable 18th Airborne Corps.
  • Conti Federal Services is a leading global construction and engineering company with roots dating back more than 115 years.
  • Conti Federal is dedicated to ensuring clients meet mission success by executing our teamwide promise that everything is done once and done right.

VetsInTech Expands Executive Team with Appointment of Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Ikram Mansori is the first Chief Operating Officer (COO) of VetsinTech.

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  • Ikram Mansori is the first Chief Operating Officer (COO) of VetsinTech.
  • Ikram's experience and passion make her the perfect person to help VetsinTech continue its mission of empowering veterans through tech-focused employment, education, and entrepreneurship," said Katherine Webster, Founder andCEO of VetsinTech.
  • Ikram Mansori commented, "I'm excited to help VetsinTech expand its impact and scale so that we can continue serving our community.
  • Over the past four years, Ikram has been an integral senior team member of Vetsintech, where she spearheaded entrepreneurship programs.