Document Storage Systems and All In Solutions have established a joint venture to help meet the health care needs of veterans and further advance federal health innovation.
Viqtory, a veteran-owned recruitment marketing firm, has included Vectrus in its list of Military Friendly Employers for 2019. Vectrus said Friday the list seeks to recognize the company’s efforts to hire and retain retired military personnel seeking employment in the civilian sector. “Vectrus is proud to once again earn the designation of Military Friendly employer,” said Frank Peloso, […] More
Engility CEO Lynn Dugle told the Washington Business Journal in an interview published Thursday about how government contractors could help address threats from adversaries who have made advances in artificial intelligence and other technology areas. “We really do have to systematically and very quickly revolutionize the business models for service offerings,†Dugle said. She said she considers […] More
Kevin Phillips, president and CEO of ManTech International, told The Voice of Technology magazine in an interview that the increased defense budget for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 means an increase in the number of solicitations and “a requisite openness to new ideas to solve critical issues.†“We see a growing desire for new thought leadership […] More
Nicole Gardner, a vice president of IBM’s global business services division, has said the company intends to employ 2,000 additional veterans, Park Cities People reported Tuesday. Gardner said during a panel discussion on the “Keeping America’s Promise†program that veterans are great team players and contribute to companies through their problem-solving skills. “They are obviously up for […] More
Vectrus has been included in Victory Media’s annual Military Friendly Employers list in recognition of the company’s employment opportunities for retired service members. Chuck Prow, Vectrus president and CEO, said in a statement released Thursday at least 35 percent of Vectrus’ employees have a military background. “Veterans’ military experience provides valuable leadership skills and an understanding […] More
Keith Salzman, chief medical information officer at IBM‘s global business services unit, has said federal, state and local government agencies have partnered with companies and nonprofit organizations to launch efforts that seek to address drug and alcohol use as well as substance abuse disorders in communities. Salzman wrote in a blog post published Tuesday the U.S. Surgeon General’s report […] More
Raytheon will contribute $100,000 and employee volunteers to Habitat for Humanity’s branch in Washington to support the construction of a home for a veteran and his or her family. The company said Tuesday DC Habitat will select the homeowners of the house to be built in the southeast neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon’s intelligence, information […] More
Lockheed Martin has launched the Fighting Spirit Scholarship program designed provide sports-related scholarships for injured and disabled veterans. The company said Tuesday it will sponsor scholarships to Able Flight’s flight school and Warrior Sailing Program’s basic and advanced training courses for two veterans. One of the veterans will attend Able Flight’s six-week flight program at Purdue University’s department of aviation technology and […] More
SOS International has named Stephen Iwicki, a former vice president at General Dynamics‘ information technology business, as the new intelligence solutions group vice president following the appointment of Robert Billeaud as senior vice president for operations. SOSi said Tuesday Iwicki will be in charge of a company business unit that holds a potential $150 million contract to support U.S. Army operations in Afghanistan. “He brings […] More
Veteran-owned small business By Light Professional IT Services has landed a contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency potentially worth $15 million for indefeasible right-of-use dark fiber, equipment and operations and maintenance support over 10 years. The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization will allocate funding from 2015 and 2016 procurement appropriation for the one-year, $10 million base […] More
Microsoft has enlisted celebrities, athletes and civilians to participate in the Pushups for Charity challenge held at the company’s flagship store in New York. The company hosted the event as part of its efforts to raise awareness for military veteran support and to contribute to the celebration of the National Military Appreciation Month, Microsoft said Monday. […] More