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Full-year appropriations are key to maintaining America's national security and safety. Congress must stop the delays to avoid: ❌ Weakened defense ❌ Compromised aviation safety ❌ Stalled space innovation Read AIA's full letter: https://bit.ly/3vDKrq7

Some good Systems Engineering lessons here regarding TRLs, CONOPS, and Culture.

Alceon Private Equity is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Shadbolt. Alceon PE's David Wilshire notes "We’ve spent considerable time looking for the next platform asset in defence, given the significant activity across new fleet build and sustainment, and the overarching geopolitical developments,” “In this market, there are limited companies of sufficient scale and there is clear logic in a partnership with private capital to provide financial and strategic support, ultimately delivering defence what it needs in local manufacturing and service capability.” https://lnkd.in/gSsg3QK3

Reminds me of the importance and impact of the dams

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#News 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱   🔰 The U.S. Corps of Engineers announced, in a written statement, a tentative timeline for the restoration for safe navigation in and out of the Port of Baltimore. The Port of Baltimore should reopen, with limited access, by the end of April and completely reopen to shipping by the end of May. ▪ The Corps said the channel would support one-way traffic in and out of the Port of Baltimore for barge container service and some roll-on/roll-off vessels that move automobiles and farm equipment to and from the port. USACE expects to open a limited access channel 280 feet wide and 35 feet deep, to the Port of Baltimore by the end of April. ▪ USACE engineers are aiming to reopen the permanent, 700-foot-wide by 50-foot-deep federal navigation Fort McHenry Channel by the end of May, restoring port access to normal capacity. Source: WTTC Baltimore ------------ 3W Logistics Co., Ltd - We here serve to you #3WLogistics #logisticsnews #portofbaltimore #keybridge

Urgent Building Safety Alert: Who Would Want Keys to Royal Artillery Quay? In our latest live session, we dived deep into the pressing issues of building safety and the controversies surrounding the use of flammable materials in constructions like Royal Artillery Quay. Joined by the tenacious Steve Day and the insightful Silas Leaves, we unpacked the stark realities homeowners face due to regulatory oversights and the dangerous cost-cutting measures by some developers. Stephen Day, a crusader against substandard building practices, shared his relentless journey against the backdrop of the Barrett Homes scandal. The conversation highlighted how critical proper installation and compliance with building regulations are to ensure safety and prevent potential disasters reminiscent of the Grenfell tragedy. 🛑 The takeaway? The safety of residents cannot be compromised. As we discussed, it's not just about meeting the bare minimum; it's about ensuring all construction adheres to the highest standards of safety and ethics. 📢 Join us in demanding change and accountability in the building industry. Your voice can help ensure that safety is never an afterthought. 👉 Watch the full discussion here https://lnkd.in/eZf6J7md  #SearchSolutions #Conveyancing #DigitalSolutions #TailoredForYou #InnovationInLaw #ClientExperience #FlexibleSolutions #ChooseYourPath #TransparentPricing #TechSolutions

It goes without saying how incredibly proud I am to work for #HexagonUSFederal Inc. Hexagon US Federal., Huntsville, Alabama, was awarded a $17,736,272 firm-fixed-price modification (P00008) to previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (M67854-23-C-4902) for sustainment of the Consolidated Emergency Response System (CERS) to provide hardware, software, and services to sustain and maintain CERS at Marine Corps installations. The total cumulative face value of this contract is $34,732,868. The contract modification is to exercise option year one, second-six-month period for the sustainment of the existing CERS. Work will be performed at Iwakuni, Japan (8.8%); Cherry Point, North Carolina (7.6%); Quantico, Virginia (7.6%); Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan (7.6%); Beaufort, South Carolina (7.6%); Parris Island, South Carolina (7.6%); Albany, Georgia (7.6%); Camp Pendleton, California (7.6%); Barstow, California (7.6%); Twentynine Palms, California (7.6%); Miramar, Florida (7.6%); Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (7.6%); and Yuma, Arizona (7.6%), with an expected completion date of March 31, 2027. Fiscal 2024 operations and maintenance (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $4,251,020 are obligated at time of award. Contract funds in the amount of $4,251,020 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This procurement is a sole source award to a large business in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, authorized or required by statue. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity. https://lnkd.in/eauMVUHe

When mission readiness meets optimal organization: Discover how Patterson Pope tailored high-efficiency storage solutions for the U.S. Coast Guard. From gear to generators, every piece of equipment now has its place, ready for action at a moment’s notice. Dive into the case study and see how we keep the Coast Guard’s mission smooth and their space shipshape. #MilitaryStorage #CoastGuard #MilitaryReadiness https://hubs.la/Q02tbm8m0

What if the grounding of the V-22 Osprey fleet had happened two years from now, after the decommissioning of the last C-2 squadron, instead of right now just after the decommissioning of the second to last C-2 squadron? Would we be talking about bringing C-2's out of the Boneyard and finding the least out of currency pilots to try to re-qualify people? Our current VRC 40 COD maintainers, aircrew, and pilots are doing a phenomenal job seamlessly filling the airborne logistics gap right now, but with limited numbers of aircraft (14) and personnel. Instead of focusing on sundown, they are operating at full bore. Does this program need to be re-evaluated? Certainly the every platform has strengths and weaknesses, the C-2 and V-22 included. 10 years ago when the decision for a C-2 follow on was made, there was much discussion on options. In addition to the V-22 and an upgraded C-2, another option was taking S-3s out of the Boneyard and giving them a new body, specifically designed around transporting modern engines like for the F-35. The sunk costs are never so great we cannot hold ourselves to a honest evaluation and reassessment. The LCS program is one recent example. In 2015, Tyler Rogoway offered this prescient advice, "Mark my words, the Navy will regret putting down their Greyhounds so that they can replace it with something that is as far from a purpose built-solution to the Navy's critical Carrier On-board Delivery problem as possible." https://lnkd.in/g7q3JxDV https://lnkd.in/gpVgzNrc