Military/Defense
Kimball Office dealer offers 'Hugs from Home'
Kimball Office's Office Furniture Partnership completed a "Hugs from Home" program that supported local troops with much-needed supplies....
Government, military have important role at material handling trade show
The 2010 North American Material Handling and Logistics Show (NA 2010) will have several programs of interest for the public sector....
Another vote in support of veteran-owned businesses
David Heffner, a Vietnam War veteran who is founder of CODY Systems, a Pottstown, Pa.-based developer of public safety software, is yet another vote in support of veteran-owned businesses....
2010 Keating Report on government budgets and spending
Government spending continues to shore up the economy, with $38 billion potentially on tap through jobs bill. The 2010 Keating Report includes analysis of federal, state, and local government spending, as well as an in-depth look at construction and security spending by governments....
U.S. Army orders 15 fire trucks from Pierce
The United States Army has ordered 15 Contender custom pumper fire trucks from Pierce Manufacturing for $5.7 million. The vehicles will be deployed in spring 2010 at Army bases across the U.S....
Veterans group calls on state and local governments to support veteran-owned businesses
The federal government is striving to provide opportunities to veteran-owned businesses. State and local governments should also strive to support those companies through purchases and other means, said Rocky Bleier, a spokesman for the National Veteran-Owned Business Association....
Veterans seeking opportunities as vendors to governments
Government agencies have a growing number of veteran-owned businesses from which to choose when searching for products and services. For instance, the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Web site includes a directory of businesses owned by...
Veterans continue serving their country as vendors to governments
Kurt A. Walker, owner of a Batteries Plus store in Newport News, Va., served his country for 21 years in the U.S. Air Force. He continues to serve by supplying state, local and federal agencies with batteries and police radios, as well as facility maintenance products, including emergency exit lights, fire alarm panels and scrubbers....
Microwave equipment vendor adds executive for government and military programs
Nathan Lader has been appointed the new vice president of Military, Aerospace and Government (MAG) programs for RF Systems, a new division formed by uniting the Nucomm and RF Central companies. In his new position, Lader oversees business development and sales and marketing efforts for the MAG division. RF Systems is part of the Vitec Group...
Logistics contract provides stimulus for family-owned business
And now for a bit of positive economic news: Atlantic Diving Supply (ADS), a Virginia Beach, Va.-based supplier of military, fire, emergency and law enforcement gear, is looking for a few good men and women. ...
Oklahoma state agency honored for supporting its employees called to military service
A unit of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has received the Patriot Award for the organization’s outstanding support of employees serving in the National Guard and Military Reserve....
Goodrich to supply sonar domes for U.S. Navy surface combat ships
The Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Ind., has awarded a contract to Goodrich Corp. to provide sonar domes for U.S. Navy frigates, cruisers and destroyers....
Goodrich to supply sonar domes for U.S. Navy surface combat ships
The Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Ind., has awarded a contract to Goodrich Corp. to provide sonar domes for U.S. Navy frigates, cruisers and destroyers....
Night-vision riflescopes offer two-color manual brightness
MARS series of night-vision riflescopes feature two-color manual brightness of aiming reticle. Allows choice of red or amber color of the projected reticle...
Fleetwoods Trendsetter Homes will build Army barracks at Fort Sam Houston
According to Riverside, Calif.-based Fleetwood, construction of the 682 modular sections will be completed at the companys facility in Belton, Texas....
Defense Department grounds refueling-tanker competition
The delay in awarding the $35 billion contract for the Air Force KC-X refueling planes leaves the highly charged selection process and decision for the...
Dual-operator ironworker offers 9-in. throat depth
Dual-operator 95-ton hydraulic ironworker is designed with two pumps, giving both operations full hydraulic speed and pressure. Includes two valves, two...
Tight timetable for tanker bidding gives Boeing pause
At a news conference announcing the draft request for proposal (RFP) covering the tanker contract, a Pentagon spokesperson said that Boeing and its competitor...
Army awards $19 million IT services contract to SI International
Under the contract, Reston, Va.-based SI International will provide knowledge management, training development and electronic performance system integration...
Department of Justice issues revised standard for body armor
The revised standard, which is part of the Justice Departments Body Armor Safety Initiative, now requires rigorous testing that takes into account high...
Improved body armor is on its way to U.S. military
In May 2007, the Army awarded two contracts for the procurement and initial fielding requirement of 230,000 IOTVs. While the initial 230,000 IOTVs were...
$35 billion aerial tanker contract will be rebid
Gates office rather than the Air Force will supervise the latest round of bidding between Boeing and the team of Northrop Grumman and Airbus parent European...
State and local agencies can buy homeland security goods through GSA
GSAs expanded authority comes as a result of the Local Preparedness Acquisitions Act (H.B. 3179), which the Senate passed on June 10 and President Bush...
Oversight committee will examine Air Force tanker decision
About a week after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) concluded that the Air Force made a number of significant errors during the course of the...
Game scenarios teach tactical skills for military maneuvers
Small Unit Immersive Training Strategy includes 2-D and 3-D games, Web-based interactive multimedia instruction, interactive video, podcasts, real-time...
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