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String theorist turned Georgia Tech Professor and startup CEO. 13th U.S. Air and Space…
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After 36 years of extraordinary public service, Darlene Costello retires today. 🇺🇸 Her impact is unframeable — a career of immeasurable insight…
After 36 years of extraordinary public service, Darlene Costello retires today. 🇺🇸 Her impact is unframeable — a career of immeasurable insight…
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Excited to partner with Harpoon Ventures , Shield Capital , and IQT (In-Q-Tel) to mentor the next generation of defense-focused startups. The future…
Excited to partner with Harpoon Ventures , Shield Capital , and IQT (In-Q-Tel) to mentor the next generation of defense-focused startups. The future…
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Last Monday, I attended Mike Bloomberg's final Defense Innovation Board meeting. Inspiring to see entrepreneurial leaders stepping up to meet…
Last Monday, I attended Mike Bloomberg's final Defense Innovation Board meeting. Inspiring to see entrepreneurial leaders stepping up to meet…
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Experience & Education
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Honors & Awards
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Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service
United States Air Force
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William J. Perry Award
National Defense Industrial Association
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Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service
United States Air Force
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Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service
Secretary of Defense
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Innovation Award
Under Secretary of Defense Acquisitions, Technology, & Logistics
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Award for Excellence: Asia-Pacific Rebalance
Secretary of Defense
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Technology Award: Unmanned Airborne Systems
Missile Defense Agency
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Innovation Award: European Phased Adaptive Approach
Missile Defense Agency
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Contractor of the Year
Missile Defense Agency
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Rhodes Scholar
Rhodes Trust
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Truman Scholar
U.S. Congress
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Today, we observe both Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a Presidential Inauguration. My four-year-old daughter is now grasping why certain days hold…
Today, we observe both Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a Presidential Inauguration. My four-year-old daughter is now grasping why certain days hold…
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This short technical note in AIAA's Journal of Spacecraft & Rockets is dedicated to all whose ultimate mission is to fight gravity:…
This short technical note in AIAA's Journal of Spacecraft & Rockets is dedicated to all whose ultimate mission is to fight gravity:…
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Shyam Sankar, this is called a “Performanced-Based Contract,” alive and well for decades, but mostly in sustainment programs. No new acquisition…
Shyam Sankar, this is called a “Performanced-Based Contract,” alive and well for decades, but mostly in sustainment programs. No new acquisition…
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One of my hopeful thoughts this Veteran’s Day is what great leaders and entrepreneurs veterans also become in the private sector. Imagine if govt…
One of my hopeful thoughts this Veteran’s Day is what great leaders and entrepreneurs veterans also become in the private sector. Imagine if govt…
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Rojan Robotham is the acme of multi-hat professionalism. She had the daunting task of being my Military Assistant during COVID, while also being an…
Rojan Robotham is the acme of multi-hat professionalism. She had the daunting task of being my Military Assistant during COVID, while also being an…
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Always a pleasure to discuss defense with Concordia and Morgan Ortagus. My travels to the frontlines of Ukraine teach a key lesson: fast defense…
Always a pleasure to discuss defense with Concordia and Morgan Ortagus. My travels to the frontlines of Ukraine teach a key lesson: fast defense…
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Ursa Major's CEO, Daniel Jablonsky and CGO, Ben Nicholson, were in Washington D.C. this week to meet with key leaders & stakeholders across the US…
Ursa Major's CEO, Daniel Jablonsky and CGO, Ben Nicholson, were in Washington D.C. this week to meet with key leaders & stakeholders across the US…
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Hypersonic test facilities has been a limfac for a decade. So Hermeus is doing it themselves. Stay tuned as this scrappy team races to Mk…
Hypersonic test facilities has been a limfac for a decade. So Hermeus is doing it themselves. Stay tuned as this scrappy team races to Mk…
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Last week, Istari Digital announced its X-Plane program, turning compliance into code, passed CDR. Broad implications for digital lifecycle…
Last week, Istari Digital announced its X-Plane program, turning compliance into code, passed CDR. Broad implications for digital lifecycle…
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Proud to be on Georgia Tech Research Institute‘s Executive Advisory Committee. Great work that customers need - the future is bright! Georgia…
Proud to be on Georgia Tech Research Institute‘s Executive Advisory Committee. Great work that customers need - the future is bright! Georgia…
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(just released) Istari Digital is the prime for an United States Air Force X-Plane, aiming for aviation’s record book with partner Lockheed Martin…
(just released) Istari Digital is the prime for an United States Air Force X-Plane, aiming for aviation’s record book with partner Lockheed Martin…
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Unveiling for the first time: an exclusive photo of Have Blue. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is known for defining the future, with Have Blue being…
Unveiling for the first time: an exclusive photo of Have Blue. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is known for defining the future, with Have Blue being…
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This Fourth of July, America’s founding ideals remain in the balance. An ongoing experiment pursuing that more perfect union, do we still hear…
This Fourth of July, America’s founding ideals remain in the balance. An ongoing experiment pursuing that more perfect union, do we still hear…
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🚀 Get ready for the Internet of Models! 🌐 Istari Digital just received a $15M STRATFI contract to link the digital tools of 50 defense programs—one…
🚀 Get ready for the Internet of Models! 🌐 Istari Digital just received a $15M STRATFI contract to link the digital tools of 50 defense programs—one…
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