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Rettig Appointed to OTO Melara North America Posts

Beverly T. Schaeffer — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:11:38 +0000

OTO Melara North America, a subsidiary of OTO Melara S.p.A, a Finmeccanica company, Washington, D.C., has appointed R. Scott Rettig chairman and chief executive officer.

Collyar Assigned CG of U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command

Beverly T. Schaeffer — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:02:40 +0000

Maj. Gen. Lynn A. Collyar, USA, has been assigned commanding general, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Palumbo Named Deputy Undersecretary of Defense (Intel), Joint/Coalition Warfighter Support

Beverly T. Schaeffer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:10:52 +0000

Maj. Gen. Raymond P. Palumbo, USA, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and assignment as deputy undersecretary of defense (intelligence) for joint and coalition warfighter support, Washington, D.C.

QinetiQ Taps Sutton for GM, Executive VP Slots

Beverly T. Schaeffer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:59:36 +0000

QinetiQ North America, McLean, Virginia, has appointed John Sutton general manager and executive vice president of its Mission and Information Solutions Business Unit.

Evans Appointed to OUSD (AT&L) Naval Warfare Post

Beverly T. Schaeffer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:56:26 +0000

John J. Evans has been assigned deputy director, naval warfare, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), Washington, D.C.

Experts to Discuss Budget Constraints and Homeland Security

SIGNAL — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:12:31 +0000

Protecting any nation’s citizens and institutions is difficult under any circumstances, but today’s economic limitations make this task even more challenging. Government and business leaders will meet at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center February 28 to March 1 to tackle this topic during AFCEA International’s 11th annual Homeland Security conference.

Conference discussion topics include cloud computing, cyberwar, procurement, wireless broadband and social media. Small businesses’ interaction with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also will be explored.

Speakers and panelists include Jim Flyzik, president, The Flyzik Group; Peter Tseronis, chief technology officer, U.S. Department of Energy; Cathy Lanier, chief of police, District of Columbia; and Bruce Walker, acting vice president, homeland security, Northrop Grumman Information Technology.

Although the first day of DHS IT strategy sessions is not affiliated with the AFCEA conference, coverage of the sessions will be featured on the Coverage and Collaboration: Homeland Security 2012 Web page.

Argy Promotes Andersen to Advisory, Services Partner

Beverly T. Schaeffer — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:54:11 +0000

Argy, Wiltse and Robinson P.C., McLean, Virginia, promoted Mark Andersen to assurance and business advisory services partner.

Nicholson Now Deputy Director of JIEDDO

Beverly T. Schaeffer — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:51:30 +0000

Maj. Gen. John W. Nicholson Jr., USA, has been assigned deputy director, Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization, Arlington, Virginia.

Military Awards Millions for Battlefield Energy Research

Helen Mosher — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:23:17 +0000

The U.S. Defense Department has awarded $18 million to six programs to reduce the energy demand of future expeditionary outposts. The assistant secretary of defense for operational energy plans and programs will administer the funds, which are granted programs aimed at developing and rapidly transitioning energy technologies for the combat force. Defense Department-led teams representing the military services and the Department of Energy will receive the money but are seeking support and innovation from small businesses. In March, the military and Small Business Administration will host an information session for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Additional information about the teams can be found at http://energy.defense.gov.

Perseus Telecom Appoints Kadunce to Executive VP Slot

Beverly T. Schaeffer — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:56:41 +0000

Perseus Telecom, New York, has appointed Wendell Kadunce executive vice president of Global Sales.