2013 United Way Campaign

We just completed another successful United Way Contribution Campaign and we're incredibly pleased with the results.  Our goal this year was $44,000 and we were able to surpass it with a total of $47,282 pledged for 2014.  Many thanks to our generous Valkyrians for their willingness to share their good fortune.  Also, congratulations are extended to our 15 winners of the various raffle prizes ranging from a $100 Uncorked.com gift card to a $1,000 Best Buy gift card.  Prizes will be awarded in January.
Since 2007, when we opened our doors, Valkyrie has been a proud supporter of the United Way.  Over the years, Valkyrians have donated an impressive $148,355 to the United Way!  Take a moment to let that sink it....one hundred forty-eight thousand dollars! Just to give you an idea of what that has done for our communities, that amount is what it takes to provide:
114    Children with a year of after-school care
89,013    Meals for hungry children
2,853    Weekly visits/support for at-risk teens on the street
228    Adults with urgent medical and dental services
30    Elderly, home-bound neighbors with daily in-home meals and care.
Again, many thanks to our Valkyrie employees who have supported our United Way campaign through the years.  And from our family to yours, Happy Holidays!!!

SOS: Save our Ships!

Just passing along a note from the President of the VA Ship Repair Association President:


Virginia Ship Repair Association Members,

Many of you may have already received this but in the event that you have not …..

The SCA, on a national basis has formally announced the launching of a multi-faceted PR/media and grassroots campaign called “Save Our Ships” – SOS.  VSRA is in lock step with the SCA regarding this initiative.  I am sending this to encourage all of you to please consider pushing the below petition out to all your company employees for them to consider signing the petition and also then pass it along to other stakeholders or interested parties in the ship repair industry.  Attached is a fact-sheet infographic on the impacts of sequestration and CR funding on the shipyard industry – please feel free to utilize as you wish in your advocacy efforts.

Click here to sign the petition.
Click here to view the Fact-Sheet Infograhic

The goal in this campaign is to create nationwide awareness and educate policy-makers and the Administration on why it is important to “Save Our Ships” from the arbitrary budget cuts under sequestration and end the budget uncertainty from continuing resolutions.  Please let me know if you have any questions, concerns, or would like further information regarding this campaign. 

With my utmost respects,
Bill
William W. “Bill” Crow, President

Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA)
wcrow@VirginiaShipRepair.org
Office telephone: (757)233-7034
fax: (757) 233-7035

Valkyrie Enterprises is the National Center for the Middle Market's Company of the Month

Posted by The Middle Market Center on Twitter:

Gary Lisota, CEO of VE, notes the importance of talent: “We hire the best to be the best.” tinyurl.com/me7q5ga@ValkyrieNews

Full article found here.

Thank you, Veterans!

On this Veterans Day and ALWAYS, we are grateful for our brave Veterans who have served in our Armed Forces; their sacrifices are not forgotten! Happy Veterans Day to all our Brothers and Sisters in Arms past and present. And to those veterans who are currently struggling with issues such as PTSD, know that our thoughts and well-wishes are with you. THANK YOU for your service.

Valkyrie Exhibiting at I/ITSEC December 2-5 in Orlando

Are you going to be at the world's largest Modeling, Simulation, & Training Conference?  We are!  Be sure to visit us in booth #2719!

Inc. magazine’s Hire Power Awards recognizes Valkyrie as being among America’s leading job creators

Excerpt from a recent press release:

New York, NY (October 24, 2013) – Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Valkyrie Enterprises was featured in the 2^nd annual Inc. Hire Power Awards, recognizing the private businesses that have generated the most jobs in the past three years.

Valkyrie placed among the top 20 private business job creators within the state of Virginia and 9^th nationally in the Government Services category.

“This year has certainly been full of challenges…the sequester, a government shutdown, and no DoD budget (again) for FY14. Nonetheless, we are honored and humbled to have made the 2013 Hire Power list,” stated Gary M. Lisota, President and CEO of Valkyrie Enterprises.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that only 222,000 full-time jobs were added in 2012—compare those numbers to the honorees of the Inc. magazine’s HIRE POWER AWARDS, which created 69,182 jobs between January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. The numbers become even more amazing when you look closer—the top job creator, Universal Services of America added 14,240 employees to a workforce of 35,000; second-place Vivint added 1,943 to 6,496 and third-place Heartland Dental Care added 1,759 to 4,965. These small to mid-sized companies and others just like Valkyrie could hold the key to restoring America’s economic vitality.

“For the second year in a row, we are pleased to recognize the employers who are putting Americans back to work for a second time,” says Eric Schurenberg, Editor-in-Chief of Inc. “The HIRE POWER AWARDS are the only awards that single out job creators. We think it’s fitting to pay tribute to company founders not just for their business prowess but also for their immense contribution to the welfare of U.S. workers and the vitality of the U.S. economy.” 

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To see Valkyrie's Inc. com profile, click here.

His Mission: To help "EASE THE BURDEN-FIND THE CURE"

Please join us in congratulating our very own Don Bradway on his recent appointment as President of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system affecting more than 1.5 million Americans.  APDA is a national organization whose goal is to “EASE THE BURDEN-FIND THE CURE” for Parkinson’s disease. The local chapter of APDA is involved with support of people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers, education of the local community, and fund raising for national research initiatives and Parkinson Information and Referral Centers.

Don has been a Hampton Roads resident since 1974 and he has been involved in the local non-profit community for over 30 years.  His volunteer and Board leadership experience, combined with his experience in small business, positions him well to help the Hampton Roads chapter of the APDA further its missions. For information about Parkinson’s Disease and/or chapter activities, please visit www.hrparkinsons.com  or contact Don at info@hrparkinsons.com

The Virginia Beach Beacon interviewed Don for this recent "Close-up" article that ran on Thursday, October 18.

Jobs at Valkyrie

Take a look at our available job opportunities and feel free to share them with friends!

Welcome to our newest Warriors!

Please joins us in welcoming our newest Valkyrians: 

Cheryl Bergeron

Accounts Payable

Corporate

Dennis Welch

Engineering Technician

Technical Services

Mae Walker

Instructional Specialist

Training

Adri McAloon

LAN Network Specialist

Training

Janet Martin

Project Control Analyst

Training

Jerred Truman

Engineering Technician

Technical Services

Laura Jones

Administrative Assistant: Security & HR

Corporate

Please join us in congratulating Justin VerSchneider!

Justin joined the Valkyrie team over four years ago in March of 2009, as a part-time Junior Draftsman/Engineering Aide in the Marine Engineering Design Division. Still in high school and attending the Virginia Beach Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in their newly established Marine Engineering and Design curriculum, Justin worked 2-3 hours each afternoon to start. As an intern, he was exposed to as many different facets of the industry as possible.

During his employment here at Valkyrie, Justin has been mentored in the accomplishment of ship check/site checks (including climbing the mast of an Aircraft Carrier!), honing his skills in freehand/mechanical sketching, data collection/research, and development of detailed Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), all necessary skills to support a career in the Marine Engineering and Design industry. He has provided drafting support for various programs including our Alteration Installation Team (AIT) installs (JPALS and N-UCAS), Army Watercraft Service Life Extension Program (SLEP), IP Modernization Shore Facility Upgrades, and numerous other special projects. He has been exposed to the Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (or HM&E as we call it) functional areas of marine design to provide him with a better understanding of the field and aid him in selecting a career path forward.

Based on this exposure, he has expressed an interest in the Hull/Structure side of the business and is currently pursuing an engineering degree in Civil/Structure engineering at Tidewater Community College.  Justin has established himself as a hard, dependable worker and a valuable part of the division and we are pleased to promote him to a full-time position as a Junior Designer.  Please join us in congratulating Justin!

Valkyrie Wins Engineering Design Services Contract!

Valkyrie was awarded a prime contract to provide Engineering Design Services for the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Engineering Directorate. The contract has a 12-month base period of performance, two one-year options, and a total contract value of approximately $3.5 million.

Covered under this contract are all five of MSC Engineering Directorate divisions (N71 (Maintenance Management), N72 (Technical Division), N73 (Policy and Regulatory Compliance), N74 (Fleet Recapitalization), and N75 (Field Activity)).  Valkyrie’s team will provide MSC with marine engineering, naval architecture, electrical and electronics engineering, maintenance engineering, shipboard testing and inspection and failure analysis services.  Some tasks will be large, class-wide, or even fleet-wide programs instituted to meet broad MSC objectives or direction and will include operational vessels as well as new ship acquisitions being introduced to the MSC fleet.

To support MSC’s Engineering Directorate’s diverse engineering needs, Valkyrie assembled a world class team.  Our Team Members include:

·         Computek, Inc. (http://www.e-computek.com/)

·         Miller Integrated Power and Controls (http://www.millerimg.com/mipc/)

·         Q.E.D Systems Inc. (http://www.qedsysinc.com/)

·         ScienceTomorrow, LLC (http://www.sciencetomorrow.biz)

·         The GBS Group (http://www.thegbsgroup.us/

“Congratulations to our entire team!  Valkyrie’s expertise in delivering engineering needs to the U. S. Navy is first-rate and we, along with our team, look forward to providing the MSC Engineering Directorate with outstanding and cost-efficient engineering solutions. We appreciate the confidence MSC has placed in us and, as always, we are honored to be able to support our Navy. Many thanks to all involved with this effort,” said Gary Lisota, President and CEO of Valkyrie.  

Kudos to our Engineering Design team!!!

Valkyrie Named Among the World's Top Simulation and Training Companies

Valkyrie Enterprises has been named to Military Training Technology Magazine’s (MT2) 2013 list of Top Simulation & Training Companies.
MT2’s list features approximately 100 companies from around the world that have made a significant impact on the military training industry across the spectrum of technologies and services. These companies’ products and services allow U.S. airmen, Marines, sailors, soldiers and Coast Guardsmen to train and rehearse for missions in theater, or to prepare for deployment at home station.

In addition to making the list, Valkyrie was one of four companies that also earned a Yellow Ribbon, the distinction of being an “Up and Coming” company.

“This honor is particularly noteworthy when you take into consideration that two years ago, our Training Division did not exist,” Gary Lisota, Valkyrie Enterprises President and CEO said, “Our Training Division and our team members who are doing simulation work for the government have certainly made a mark and we appreciate all the great feedback we get from our customers. We are honored to have made the MT2 list and it is our hope to stay on it for years to come.”

For more information or to see the list in its entirety, please visit http://dir.kmimediagroup.com/topsim2013

Help us help a friend...

Please join us in supporting our dear friend, Donna Brooks Dehncke, in her quest to raise awareness and funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America.  Donna and her husband, Rae, proudly support the organization's mission in memory of their daughter, Andrea.  Please read below for a message from Donna; and kindly consider walking with them during the Light the Night Walk on October 19, in Washington, DC, or making a charitable contribution.  Many thanks for your time and consideration!  ~The Valkyrie Team __________________________________

Dear Friends and Family,

This will be  our 10^th year to participate in Light the Night, the annual fund raiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Rae and  I are thankful for your support over these past years!  We do this in memory of my daughter, Andrea Brooks.  Andrea lost her battle with leukemia 9 years ago.  After our loss, we established our team, “Andrea’s Angels” to join in the fight for a cure.  We feel proud that our contribution to this effort is making a difference! The LLS is making fabulous progress with cures and treatments.   We continually miss Andrea, and feel this is the best way to honor her memory. 

For the second year, our Savannah team will join the Northern Virginia team in Washington, DC.  We are very excited to participate in DC, and hope that the location will allow family and friends to join us.  The walk will be held on October 19, 2013, at Freedom  Plaza (13^th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue).  Festivities begin at 5PM and the walk will commence at 7PM.  We look forward to an amazing event as Andrea’s Angels join hundreds of others strongly committed to the fight for a cure.  We would LOVE to have you join us!

If you haven’t completed your charitable donations for the year, we ask that you consider making a tax deductible donation in Andrea’s memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma  Society.  You may donate by inserting this  web site into your browser: http://pages.lightthenight.org/ga/Savannah13/andreasangels

If you have already completed your charitable donations for the year, then please remember Andrea in your thoughts and prayers.

As always, we truly appreciate your caring support,

Donna and Rae

Career Opportunities Added to Valkyrie Site!

New positions just listed!
Drafter (AUTO CAD) Virginia Beach
Engineer, Virginia Beach
Designer, Virginia Beach

Did you know? You can follow Valkyrie on Twitter and Facebook!

Welcome to our newest Warriors!

Brandon Hastey

Brandon is a Navy veteran with over 21 years of service.  A retired Master Training Specialist, he has joined Valkyrie as a Training and Development Specialist working for Terry Bimler in Division 5.  You can find Brandon supporting our NAVSEA (TTAP Team) customer at Naval Station Norfolk.  Welcome aboard, Brandon!

Trampas Wright

Trampas has joined Valkyrie Enterprises as a Military System Analyst.  He is a retired Lieutenant Commander with 30 years of military service and can be found working out of our Virginia Beach office. Trampas is working Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) support for Ty Cook in Division 7.  Welcome to the team, Trampas!

Valkyrie Makes the Inc. 5,000

For the second consecutive year, Valkyrie Enterprises has made the Inc. 5,000, a list of the fastest growing private companies in America.  Check us out: Valkyrie on Inc. list.

To all of our Valkyrie Warriors, THANK YOU for what you do each day in support of our missions of exceeding our customers' needs and our dedication to continuous improvement.  You are the heart and soul of Valkyrie and our success would not be possible without your hard work.  THANK YOU!!!

To see the full 2013 list, click here.

Join the Valkyrie team at one of the Hampton Roads Heart Walks

(Photo taken at last year's Heart Walk at Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach. L-R are Toby and Kim Robillard,

Rick and Linda Shaw, Alona Firmacion, Lesley Washington, Tammy Harrell, Kate and Mindy Green, and Kathy and David Damron.)

For the second consecutive year, Valkyrians are participating in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk.  Did you know that heart disease and stroke are the #1 and #3 killers of Americans?! Designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living, the Heart Walk created an environment that's fun and rewarding for the entire family (stroller, rollerblade/skate, and bike friendly!).  Your participation will help us raise even more in the fight to save lives.

This year, there are two Hampton Roads morning walks to choose from.  Visit our Valkyrie team page at http://heartwalk.kintera.org/hamptonroadsva/valkyrieenterprises


On Saturday, September 21, walkers will meet at Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach; this team will be led by Lesley Washington.  

And on Saturday, October 12, Kate Green will be leading our Peninsula effort at the Peninsula Town Center in Hampton. 

Mark your calendars and join a team; be sure to bring your family and friends, too!   We hope to see you there!

If you are unable to make either of the walks but would like to make a donation, please visit our Valkyrie team page.  

Not in Southeastern Virginia?!  You can find a Heart Walk near you by clicking here. 

Follow-up: Valkyrie Honored onboard the USS Wisconsin

On August 1, Nauticus held a ceremonial unveiling of the “Restore BB 64” recognition stand honoring their 2012 volunteer groups.  Among those being recognized was a group from Valkyrie Enterprises who adopted the ship’s navigation bridge.   In 2012, 625 total members of the “Restore BB 64” program contributed over 6,500 hours to aid in the restoration of the Battleship Wisconsin.

Photographed from left to right are: Kathleen Daniels, who helped coordinate Valkyrie's involvement with the "Restore BB 64" effort, volunteers, Bob Yurchuck (Joanne Brook's brother-in-law), Brian Scheible, Rick Shaw, Kathy Damron, Jeff O’Donnell, Kat Ciesielski, Kate Green and Juli Mansfield, Volunteer Services Coordinator at Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin. 

Many thanks to ALL of our Valkyrie volunteers and your friends and family members who have come to volunteer with you.   We head back onboard in early September and would love to see some fresh faces join our team!  

Valkyrie Helps Restore BB 64

Our Valkyrie volunteers who have been onboard the USS Wisconsin over the last two years will be recognized on August 1, at Nauticus.  All area volunteers who have been a part of the "Restore BB 64" effort were invited to the event, during which a special recognition stand honoring 2012 volunteer groups will be unveiled.  

A very sincere "Thank you!" is extended to Toby Robillard and Kate Green for leading the charge these last two years.  And of course, we thank all who have come out and given of their time and elbow grease!

For those of you unfamiliar with the project, Valkyrie has adopted the Bridge, also known as the Pilot House.  We are in our second year of involvement and have already accomplished much, though there is still much to be done.  

So far, we have done a space paint out, restored the decking, installed charts on chart tables, repaired alarm panels, lights, and other electrical equipment, and shined A LOT of brass! Considering that she sat for fifteen years without daily attention, the Wisconsin was and is still in need of upkeep and repairs.  We are always looking for help, knowledge of items in the space, ideas, and equipment donations to help get her back into operational shape.  If you're interested in joining our team, please contact Kate Green.  This is a family friendly event! Also, please note that for those of you who know students needing to fulfill volunteer hours, Kate is happy to supervise such individuals/groups.

Again, thank you to those involved; if you are considering getting involved, please do!  Over the next few months, we will be tackling the following projects:
-Opening the Citadel
-Status Boards
-Lighting

We hope to see some new faces onboard in the Fall!!!

And stay tuned for photos from the August 1 event!

(Photo taken during a Saturday morning volunteer effort)

New Hires!

All – please take a moment to welcome our newest Valkyrie Warriors:

Alison Evanish:  Alison has joined Valkyrie as a Program Manager working for Jeff Stermer.  She supports the PMW 240/ Sea Warrior Program Management Office (PMO) within the NAVY’s Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education (MPT&E) Division.  Alison works with managers and software engineers to develop technical documents, standards, and processes for the planning and execution of software applications.

Jerwyn Pulido:  Jerwyn has over 8 years of experience working as a Defense contractor supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division. He joins the Valkyrie team with a background in ship IC installation and support, Switch/Panel fabrication, PC board soldering, circular multi-pin cable and fiber optic cable termination.  Jerwyn will be working for Dave Mortenson in our Oxnard, CA office supporting our current IC Switchboard contract.

Job Opportunities at Valkyrie!

Valkyrie has listed new opportunities from Virginia Beach to Hawaii on our website. Please feel free to forward around to interested parties. We Hire The Best To Be The Best!
 http://www.valkyrie.com/jobs.html

Valkyrie on Winning Team for $24M Contract Supporting Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) Sea Warrior Program Office

Virginia Beach, VA, July 18, 2013 (N00178-04-D-4065-NS01) – Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC, a leading maritime engineering and sustainment provider, announced today that it was a critical team member of ICI Services Corporation, which was awarded a three-year, $24 million contract to provide comprehensive program management support services for the Sea Warrior Program Management Office (PMW 240), Arlington, VA.

The Sea Warrior Program manages the acquisition, deployment, sustainment, and retirement of roughly one third of the systems in the manpower, personnel, training and education (MPTE) domain as well as Distance Support IT solutions.  The Program’s IT portfolio includes thirty-four major IT systems and twenty-nine subsystems that enable sailors to manage their careers and access needed information.   

Support services to be performed include program and planning management, corporate operations, systems engineering, financial management, and logistics management support of business systems in PMW 240.   The National Capital Region will be the primary work location, with additional support being provided in Orlando, FL; New Orleans, LA; Pensacola, FL; Crane, IN; and Millington, TN. 

Gary Lisota, Valkyrie Enterprises President and CEO said, “We are proud to be a part of Team ICI and we are fortunate to be a part of such a stellar group.  We look forward to providing superior service to PMW 240 and our warfighters.”

Valkyrie Wins Two Contracts Totaling $1.5M Supporting the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV)

Virginia Beach, VA, July 15, 2013 (N00178-08-D-5636-FK01 & FK02) – Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC, a leading maritime engineering and sustainment provider, announced today that it was awarded two contracts to provide engineering support services for The Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) at Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA. Each award is for a base period of 12 months, with two one-year option periods.

The Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) was established to advise the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) in matters concerning the acceptance of newly commissioned ships and the suitability of active fleet units for further service. Additionally, the board is required by law with keeping the CNO informed of the material condition of the operating forces. That is done through appropriately scheduled ship inspections. The President of the Board of Inspection and Survey is assisted by such officers and such permanent and semi-permanent boards as may be designated by SECNAV.

Support services to be performed include supporting the Fleet Commander’s Annual Plan and INSURV’s inspection process by providing engineering support to include: planning, data collection, analysis, and synthesis for the development of common assessment procedures. Additional services include supporting the execution of each assigned ship system Audit Plan and the planning of new audits to determine material readiness or validity of proposed maintenance programs. Other services include support for the administration of all facets of the Board’s strategic improvement program and supporting Projects/Planned Actions.

“Valkyrie has worked in support of INSURV for nearly six years and we are proud to be able to continue to do so under these prime contracts.  We strive to provide INSURV and all our customers with stellar service while carrying out their missions in support of our great nation,” said Gary Lisota, President and CEO of Valkyrie Enterprises.

Valkyrie on Winning Team for $295M Installation and Logistics Management Services Contract

Press Release: 

(July 11, 2013) VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (HSCG44-13-D-ILMS2) – Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC, a leading maritime engineering and sustainment provider, announced today that it was a critical team member of LYNXNET, LLC, which was awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract with potential value over $295 million to provide Installation and Logistics Management Services (ILMS) for the USCG, Command, Control and Communication Engineering Center (C3CEN), Portsmouth, VA. This was a multi award contract, and the LYNXNET team was one of four companies to win a contract. The award is for a base period of 60 months. 

The primary mission of the USCG’s Command, Control, Communication, Computer and Information Technology Service Center (C4IT-SC) is to unify the Coast Guard’s information technology support structure and business practices into a single mission support model for the entire Coast Guard.  C3CEN was incorporated into the C4IT-SC as a Center of Excellence whose primary mission is to continue to support the wide variety of Coast Guard command, control, and communication systems located at shore facilities, on vessels, and aircraft. The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire installation and logistic services required by C3CEN, including:

·         C4IT system documentation support;

·         C4IT system installation and de-installation of equipment;

·         C4IT system Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) support;

·         C4IT system field support; and

·         C4IT System Management and Engineering Facilities (SMEF) support. 

ILMS services will primarily be within the continental United States (CONUS), including Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and/or OCONUS on an as-needed basis.  Services are to be performed aboard USCG vessels/cutters at USCG shore facilities and potentially USCG units located CONUS/OCONUS.

Gary Lisota, Valkyrie’s President and CEO said, “We are extremely proud to be part of Team LYNXNET, providing our services and solutions for our customers.  Many thanks to all involved with this tremendous effort; we look forward to great success and working with our teammates in support of this contract vehicle.”

Unmanned drone lands on aircraft carrier for the first time!

http://hamptonroads.com/2013/07/unmanned-drone-lands-aircraft-carrier-first-time

Posts from Navy Live (blog)

http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2013/07/09/cvn-78-a-true-leap-ahead-for-the-navy-and-naval-aviation/

http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2013/07/09/unmanned-x-47b-readies-for-final-touchdown/

Valkyrians recognized for hard work and dedication:

NSWC Dahlgren presented its Group Awards on April 19th.  Among the honored was Valkyrie’s very own Preston Poore.  Pres is a member of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Common Combat Management System Feasibility Study Team.  The team was cited for their technical contributions to the Navy’s development of LCS combat system capabilities.   The team’s technical feasibility and cost analyses were completed within a highly aggressive schedule to support FY13 ship acquisition decisions and strategic program planning.  Way to go, Pres!

Valkyrian, Scott Wood, was presented with a Letter of Appreciation from Capt. Doug Lemon, PMS 312C PMR, for his work on the CVN 68 Class Extended Docking Interval Program.  BZ!!!

NUCAS NEWS!

Surely you remember seeing a Navy Unmanned Combat Air System demonstration (NUCAS-D), the X-47B, take flight off the deck of a carrier (the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) to be precise) within the last few weeks, right?!  Well, did you know that Valkyrie has been involved with this project for quite some time and that we played a pivotal role as well? 

Most recently, Team Valkyrie was responsible for creating the lab that was placed in the carrier’s hangar bay, from which the launch was conducted.  The idea behind the Conex box project was conceived and sold by Valkyrie Operations to PMA268 and contract prime, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC).  It was a plan that was designed and engineered by Valkyrie’s Engineering Design Division to incorporate system requirements from 4 different groups into a single, cohesive structure.  This project was assembled, delivered and tested by Valkyrie Technical Services in time to support all NGC and Government test objectives.

This project fully embraces the “WE BUILT IT” bumper stickers that our team ensured were placed on the units prior to their being put on display for the numerous 2 and 3 star admirals, captains and other dignitaries who have toured the facility so far.  We are currently determining where the unit will go after the program ends.  One of the suggestions is to place the unit in the PAX River Air Museum.  If that happens, we will have a piece of history on permanent display to the general public.

Not bad for being done in less than 9 months, inception to final acceptance!

- Submitted by Jeff Willacker,
N-UCAS Program Coordinator

New Hires! Welcome to Valkyrie!

Hi Everyone – please take a minute to welcome our newest Valkyrians…

MICHELE CONDE:   With 20 years of experience supporting Navy platforms, Michele joins us from government service working on a variety of ACAT I, II, III, IV and non-ACAT programs.  With a Bachelor’s of Science in Management from the University of Phoenix, Michele’s resume includes work in planning and scheduling as well as ship construction and modernization programs. You can find Michele in the Virginia Beach office working for Darvin Robinson supporting PEO LCS.

 GREGG SMITH:  A retired Navy veteran, Gregg joins Valkyrie after a career flying the EA6-B Prowler and most recently as the Director of the Fleet Electronic Warfare Center.  Gregg has a Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Science from the U.S. Naval Academy and is a graduate of the French Joint Defense College.  He will be working for Jeff Stermer supporting, and on site at, Naval Warfare Development Command as a System’s Engineer.

RICHARD JOHNSON:  Rich joins Valkyrie after a 24-year career in the U.S. Navy.  A retired Chief Petty Officer, Rich has a background in Diesel Engine and Auxiliary Equipment (Technician) and his experience as a Course Manager at the Center for Naval Engineering has poised him well to work in our Training Division.  He has a Bachelor's of Science in Workforce Education and Development (Industrial Design) from Southern Illinois University.  You can find him at our Corporate Offices working for Terry Bimler.

Valkyrie Enterprises is pleased to announce that...

Kathleen Daniels has been promoted to Assistant Vice President!

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA –Kathleen B. Daniels of Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC, has been promoted from the firm’s Administrative Services Manager to Assistant Vice President of Administration.  Daniels joined the Virginia Beach-based defense contractor shortly after retiring from the U.S. Navy as a Commander in 2009.

Kathleen directs and oversees the corporate management of several functional areas, including facilities, security, environmental health and safety, training, public relations, and office support staff.  She is a 1987 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and has a Master of Science in Management from the Naval Post Graduate School. 

“We are incredibly fortunate to have Kathleen as an integral part of our management team,” said Gary M. Lisota, President and CEO of Valkyrie Enterprises, “her promotion is richly deserved.”

Gary Lisota and Christine Miller interviewed in Disclosures Magazine

Gary Lisota and Christine Miller, our Controller, were recently interviewed by the Virginia Society of CPAs for an article about high-growth Virginia Companies.  We were one of two organizations featured in the publication.  To read the full article, click here.  Article is on page 14!

New Job Postings at Valkyrie!

 Join the Team!  Become a Warrior!  See new postings here.

Blue Ribbon Award!

Valkyrie receives Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Chamber or Commerce. See certificate below.
Congratulations Warriors!

New Hires! Welcome to Valkyrie!

SCOTT VENTERS:   Scott joins Valkyrie with over 20 years of installation experience ranging from small boat installs to multi system integration installs on land and aboard ships.  He will be working as an Installation Technician at our Hardware Integration Facility in Virginia Beach.

MICHAEL ONTIVEROS:  Mike has joined Valkyrie with over 10 years of experience working in support of activities such as NAVFAC Information and Technology Center (NITC) and Naval Facilities Expeditionary Logistic Center (NFELC).  You can find Mike in our Oxnard, CA office.

We Hire The Best To Be The Best!

Valkyrie Named to Virginia's "Fantastic 50" list

Valkyrie was named by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Business Magazine as one of Virginia's fifty fastest growing companies.  The 18th annual Virginia's Fantastic Fifty Banquet was held on April 25 at the Westfields Marriot in Chantilly.  For more information, click here.

Visit Valkyrie at Intelligent Ships Symposium (ISS)

Intelligent Ships Symposium (ISS) X
www.navalengineers.org
Event Details: Intelligent Ships Symposium (ISS) X May 22 – 23, 2013 University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Center Philadelphia, PA  Booth #3

Valkyrie Warriors Running for Boston!

Look who "ran" into each other at the Runners for Boston event!  Valkyrie Warriors Grady Dunn and Kathleen Daniels showed their support at an event held one week after the Boston Bombings.  Hosted by Running, etc, of Ghent and Hilltop, the Monday night event drew in over 400 runners and walkers and raised over $15,000 for One Boston Fund.

Welcome Aboard! Valkyrie's New-Hires!

We Hire the Best to Be the Best!

Wanda Williams:  Wanda joins Valkyrie as an Instructional Specialist working for Terry Bimler in our Newport News, VA office.  Her over 12 years of teaching and training experience will add significantly to the skill set in our Training Division!

Floyd King:  Floyd King, a retired Chief Warrant Officer with 28 years in the Navy, joins Valkyrie as a Platform Engineer working for Conrad Hedderich.  You can find Floyd working out at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.  We are fortunate to have him join the team!

Ron Avery:  With over 20 years in the Navy as an Interior Communications Electrician, Ron joins the team an Engineering Technician working for Shane Baker in our Ward Ave Office.  The Tech Services Division continues to grow in numbers and in skill set with the addition of Ron!

Ray Raquipso - On the Job!

Valkyrie Warrior, Ray Raquipso was recently chosen to be one of the judges at the VSRA's lego competition. The 7th Annual Ship Design Competition was held at the Mariners' Museum in Newport News on March 28th with area schools competing across various categories for Best Design.
The kids even included materials pricing and staffing costs in their designs! View last year's winners here and stay tuned for the announcement of winning schools this year. Thanks to Valkyrie Enterprises and Ray Raquipso for helping make the event a success!