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Boeing Announces $230M in Corporate Philanthropy Programs; Dennis Muilenburg Quoted

Boeing expects its corporate giving efforts to reach more than $230M in 2018. The investment includes $55M in new charitable grants as well as donations from business units and employees, the company said Monday. The $55M grants package includesÂ $13M for veterans’ recovery and workforce transition initiatives and aÂ $1.1M investment to support the National Archives Foundation’s […] More

by Matthew Nelson November 20, 2018, 9:00 am
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Lockheed Unveils STEM Scholarship Program; Patricia Lewis Quoted

Lockheed Martin has introduced a potential five-year, $30M scholarship initiative to help college and high school students pursue degrees in computer science and engineering. The company said Thursday its science, technology, engineering and math program will provide yearly scholarship grants worth $10K to 200 chosen students starting in 2019. Lockheed will continue to pick up […] More

by Matthew Nelson November 16, 2018, 7:19 am
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Lockheed Martin Selects Veterans for 2018 Fighting Spirit Scholarships

Veterans 1st Lt. Victor Prato, retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Anthony Radetic and retired Sgt. 1st Class Randy Nantz have been awarded scholarships under Lockheed Martin‘s 2018 Fighting Spirit program. The company said Monday its scholarship program, which it sponsored for the third consecutive year, provides wounded veterans with flying, sailing and competitive exercise […] More

by Nichols Martin November 13, 2018, 7:53 am
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DynCorp Supports USAF-Led Hurricane Fund; George Krivo Quoted

DynCorp International has contributed $5K to the Air Force Aid Societyâ€™s fund effort aimed at supporting airmen affected by Hurricane Michael. The hurricane struck and damaged Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, the company said Friday. According to the National Weather Center, MichaelÂ is the fourth-strongest landfalling hurricane â€” with regard to wind speed â€” to […] More

by Nichols Martin October 22, 2018, 4:31 am
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Jacobs-Navy Team Recognized for Puerto Rico Cleanup Project

Jacobs Engineering Group, aÂ Comprehensive Long-term Environmental Action Navy program contractor, has received recognition for its cleanup efforts in Vieques, Puerto Rico, as part of an environmental restoration team along with the U.S. Navy. Jacobs said ThursdayÂ the team received the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations awards for environmental restoration, […] More

by Brenda Marie Rivers July 27, 2018, 7:13 am
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Vectrus Selected for Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2018 List

Vectrus has landed a spot under a survey-based ranking that recognizes organizations supporting veterans and their relatives. Over 35 percent of Vectrus’ workforce consists of individuals who have previously served with the military,Â the information technology firmÂ said Wednesday. Military Times’Â Best for Vets: Employers 2018Â evaluates a company in terms of culture, veteran recruitment, veteran policy and accommodation […] More

by Nichols Martin July 26, 2018, 7:25 am
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Northrop Grumman Awards Scholarships to High School Winners of CyberPatriot Competition

Northrop Grumman awarded $52,500 worth of scholarships to the high school teams that won at the CyberPatriot X National Finals Competition, which took place on April 17. An awards banquet was held on April 18 at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore, where the winners were announced, Northrop Grumman said Wednesday. The cyber competition is the […] More

by Joanna Crews May 24, 2018, 7:30 am
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Inmarsat Joins UN’s Crisis Satellite Communications Providers; Paul Gudonis Comments

On Thursday,Â InmarsatÂ announced it signed a contribution agreement supporting the United Nations’Â Crisis Connectivity Charter, which directs participants to dedicate satellite equipment and network volume for humanitarian and emergency response. The agreement with the World Food Programme , on behalf of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster, is meant to improve the humanitarian response community’s access to critical satellite-based […] More

by Joanna Crews May 18, 2018, 7:48 am
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Engility, Nonprofit Donate House to Wounded Air Force Vet; Lynn Dugle Comments

EngilityÂ has collaborated with Building Homes for Heroes to provide a mortgage-free house in Tampa, Florida to retired U.S. Air Force Capt. Gabriel Gonzalez, who was injured during active duty in Iraq. The company published MondayÂ it has helped five wounded veterans receive home gifts since 2013 and Gonzalez will be the first of two home gift […] More

by Joanna Crews April 25, 2018, 12:36 am
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Leidos Makes Military Times ‘Best for VETS’ Index

Leidos has been added to the 2017-2018 ‘Best for VETS’ Index of the Military Times for the company’s support for U.S. military veterans and their families and for three consecutive years on the publications’ rankings for employers of former service members. The company said Thursday it is one of the 36 firmsÂ included in this year’s […] More

by Joanna Crews April 20, 2018, 9:54 am
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Horacio Rozanski: Booz Allen Foundation to Complement Corporate Philanthropic Initiatives

Booz Allen Hamilton has established a public charity that aims toÂ help address social challenges and strengthen community resilience with the use of technology. The company said WednesdayÂ pledged an initial $5 million to support theÂ Booz Allen Foundation’s mission across its primary focus areas ofÂ public health, military veteran services, youth and education. “Establishing an independent foundation to […] More

by Joanna Crews April 19, 2018, 3:52 am
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Boeing Backs Military Service Initiative With $10M Donation

Boeing has provided a $10 million donation to support programs and services of the Military Service Initiative of the George W. Bush Institute. The company said WednesdayÂ it donated the money asÂ part of a multiyear, $30 million investment geared toward veteran recovery and rehabilitation and military transition services. “Through our support of the Military Service Initiative, […] More

by Neel Mehta January 11, 2018, 12:00 am