Category: Defense
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Tec-Masters, Inc.: Scaling Innovation One Mission at a Time
From Huntsville, Alabama to Orbit — a 30+ year journey of technical mentorship, with an unwavering commitment to aerospace and defense ARLINGTON, VA—The Department of War Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) recognized its FY2024 and FY2025 Nunn-Perry Award nominees and recipients at an annual luncheon on April 9, 2026 during an annual MPP Summit in Arlington, VA.…
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Earth Day Tech Summits Expose Cybersecurity Students to Greater Challenges and New Opportunities
COLUMBIA, MD—On an early Saturday morning amidst the rain near Ft. Meade, Maryland, industry experts and regional BDPA™ Chapters actively engaged in the preparation and mentorship of BDPA™ Members, parents, interns, and new BDPA™ student members from regional HBCUs andhigh schools during the weekend’s annual Earth Day Tech Summit sessions. “Guardians of the Globe” have…
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Johnson & Johnson Increases U.S. Investment to More than $55 Billion Over the Next Four Years
BDPA Chapters: California, Indiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. New Brunswick, N.J. – Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), healthcare’s leading, most comprehensive innovation powerhouse, announced manufacturing, research and development, and technology investments of more than $55 billion in the United States over the next four years. This represents a 25% increase in investment…
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Computer Museum of America Rebrands as Mimms Museum of Technology and Art
National BDPA, Inc. Celebrates its 50-Year Milestone this year and will host its Golden Anniversary VIP Reception at the Mimms Museum of Technology and Art During BDPACON25 on Friday, August 15, 2025. ROSWELL, GA – (BDPA Atlanta) – During its BYTE fundraiser, Computer Museum of America revealed an exciting announcement – moving forward, it will operate…
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Former NSA Official is new Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Information
WASHINGTON—Lieutenant General Melvin “Jerry” Carter is the fourth Deputy Commandant for Information (DCI) since the position was established in 2017. The Deputy Commandant for Information develops and supervises plans, policies, and strategy for operating in the Information Environment and identifies requirements in doctrine, manpower, training, education, and equipment in order to support Marine Air Ground Task…
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2024 Stars & Stripes at BEYA
BALTIMORE, MD (USBE Online)—The BEYA Annual Stars and Stripes Dinner was held on Friday, February 16th, in Baltimore, MD. The theme for the 2024 BEYA Stars and Stripes event is “Pillars of Influence: Strength, Support, Honor.” This message reflects high regard, respect, and capacity. (L-R) General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff…
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Huntsville’s Tec-Masters Launches MaRVIn, Revolutionizing Microgravity Research on the International Space Station
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—Tec-Masters, Inc. (TMI), a Huntsville-based company with over 30 years of experience in Aerospace and Defense industries, has marked a significant milestone as its Microgravity Research for Versatile Investigations (MaRVIn) was successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard Northrop Grumman’s NG-19 mission today. Designed to perform a variety of scientific and commercial…
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Retired USCYBERCOM Deputy Commander Passes Away
WASHINGTON—Vincent Stewart, a retired Lieutenant General in the United States Marine Corps – who most recently served as Deputy Commander at United States Cyber Command – passed away at his home on 27 April 2023. Lt. Gen. Stewart had a highly distinguished and decorated military career, with over 35 years of Marine Corps and Department…
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Howard University Awarded $90M Air Force R&D Contract
WASHINGTON—Howard University, Washington, D.C., will be awarded a $90,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for research and development (R&D). This new contract establishes a Historically Black Colleges and Universities-led University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) consortium to execute research focused on tactical autonomy that will aid in the transition of research into practical applications. According to the Department…
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U.S. Senate approved the promotion of Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley to the rank of General
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley was confirmed by the Senate on Monday to be appointed to the rank of General and will be promoted to his next rank in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. this Saturday. Langley’s promotion will mark the first time a Black Marine had served as a four-star…