SILICON BAYOU CHAPTER - 09/26/2017
In September, the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation and AFCEA presented a $4,000 scholarship to Midshipman Bradley William Reber of Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. Midshipman Reber was one of four recipients across the country that received the scholarship.
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SILICON BAYOU CHAPTER - 03/20/2014
The chapter granted a $1,000 STEM Initiative Grant to the New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy (NOMMA) in March. NOMMA provides for the development of student cadet skills in the areas of leadership, citizenship, character development, self-discipline, communication, group dynamics, team building and other related areas.
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SILICON BAYOU CHAPTER - 04/11/2013
The chapter held its annual Military IT Day at the New Orleans Federal City Auditorium in April. The keynote speaker was Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, USA (Ret.), who spoke on “The Price of Leadership.” In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when chaos took over the Gulf Coast and the city of New Orleans, it was Gen. Honoré who stepped in to restore hope and order. In his keynote address, Gen. Honoré challenged leaders to do the routine things well, to not be afraid to take on the impossible and to not be afraid to act in the face of criticism. He challenged industry leaders to solve national issues like disruption of electrical power, clean water and safe food production. Mark Krause, speaking on Navy Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Information Technology Programs, opened the conference. Krause is responsible for SPAWAR's support of the Department of Veterans Affairs. George Budz, director of business operations for the 81st Contracting Squadron, spoke on “Doing Business with ... READ MORE
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