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Community Partners
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As Air Force Association Community Partner, you are expressing your support for a strong defense sufficient to ensure this nation’s peace and security. Furthermore, through your Partnership, you are enabling the Tennessee Valley Chapter to continue its efforts to meet the needs of our youth through its aerospace educational programs.
Benefits of Joining AFA
- Supporting a strong air and space defense
- A plaque, demonstrating your participation as a Community Partner and your commitment to our nation’s defense and security
- Recognition through the Chapter’s website, quarterly newsletters, and at general membership meetings that your organization’s values are aligned with those of the AFA
- Your designated representative receives:
- The AFA’s superbly-edited and highly-recognized monthly Air Force Magazine – the free world’s leading aerospace publication, which is regularly cited in the Congressional Record
- Member-only benefits (e.g. group insurance, discounts, and buying programs)
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Written by Russell V. Lewey
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Friday, 07 May 2010 07:22 |
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Incorporated in 2004, GATR Technologies manufactures inflatable satellite communications terminals. GATR’s
patented, unique design enables deployment of large aperture satellite terminals in two airline checkable cases,
making it ideal for first-in deployments, remote applications and contingency scenarios where transportation and
space are limited. GATR also provides custom engineering services in the Military, Broadcast, and Public Safety
markets.
The GATR team specializes in the design, integration, and implementation of large-scale, high-performance,
portable telecommunications systems in support of end-to-end multimedia applications. GATR Technologies
has also been awarded a Research contract in Advanced Optics for Sensor and Scene Generation.
Located in south Huntsville, GATR Technologies is at
11506 Gilleland Road
For more information go to their web site: www.gatr.com. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 07 May 2010 07:34 |
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DRS Technologies - Test & Energy Management |
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Written by Russell V. Lewey
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Sunday, 17 January 2010 13:46 |
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 DRS Test & Energy Management, LLC (DRS TEM) in Huntsville, AL, has over 55 years of experience in the military and aerospace industries.
DRS Technologies, headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica S.p.A. which employs more than 73,000 people worldwide, bringing a wealth of resources to bear in DRS TEM’s ability to serve customers.
DRS TEM Product Lines include Power & Energy Management, Advanced Vehicle Health Management, Automated Test Systems, Common Electronic Systems (Vetronics/Mission Critical Software). Their Customers: DRS TEM responds to the needs of U.S. and allied military forces, as they engage in day-to-day expeditionary activities, by providing a range of military support systems and services to the military, defense prime contractors, government intelligence agencies, international military forces, and industrial and homeland defense markets.
Major Capabilities:
Sustainment Solutions include Electronic Diagnostics, Vehicle Health Management, Condition Based Maintenance, and System Integration Labs.
DRS TEM’s Electronic Solutions provide Cross-Platform Electronics/LRU commonality, Video & Data Distribution/Situational Awareness, and Systems Integration solutions and services.
Power Solutions include Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Power Trains; Renewable Remote Power Supplies; On Board Vehicle Power; Electric Motor Controllers; Weapons-Grade, High Energy Directed Power; and Advanced Power Management Systems. This expertise has allowed DRS to develop one of the world’s first On Board Vehicle Power (OBVP) system for military ground vehicles, increasing on- and off-board power capabilities and eliminating the need for towed generators.
Test Equipment Solutions include Automatic Test Equipment; DSESTS Sustainment; Off-Vehicle LRU Fault Isolation, and unique, customizable test systems.
Along with extensive Engineering capabilities (Military/Rugged Environment, CMMI Level III, Agile/Scrum environments), DRS TEM Manufactures its products in Huntsville in a High Mix, Low Volume, NPI, ISO, Lean Six Sigma qualified environment.
DRS TEM also provides Field Support, Training and Tech Pubs, Depot/RESET and Field Installation/Retrofit. |
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How To Become A Community Partner |
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Written by Gregory S. Smith
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Sunday, 01 November 2009 16:16 |
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To become a Community Partner or for more information contact the Tennessee Valley AFA Chapter through the web at http://www.hsv-afa.org/; by contacting our Vice President for Public Relations via e-mail; or by phone 256-489-6505.
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Gleason Research Associates, Inc |
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Written by Gregory S. Smith
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Sunday, 01 November 2009 09:12 |
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 Gleason Research Associates, Inc. (GRA) was formed in 1982 to provide engineering and scientific support to the US Government military R&D programs. Over the years, GRA expanded its areas of expertise from sensors, guidance, and control into special programs, modeling and simulation, training, and program support. We have earned a reputation for integrity and trustworthiness, and enjoy outstanding levels of customer satisfaction and exemplary past performance.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 01 November 2009 09:41 |
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Redstone Federal Credit Union |
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Written by Gregory S. Smith
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Sunday, 01 November 2009 08:17 |
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 Redstone Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union in the state of Alabama and ranks among the Top 40 credit unions in the United States. Chartered by U.S. Government on November 28, 1951, RFCU has over 2.6 billion (that's nine zeros) in assets and over 310,000 members. REDFCU has 20 branch locations in Huntsville and surrounding areas, along with over 85 ATM Satellite Stations.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 01 November 2009 09:40 |
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