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Hey folks - The MOSA Summit on June 17-18 is coming fast! Time to make your travel and EXPO INTEGRATION arrangements to demo MOSA-in-action!! BLUF: Remember that any person working for a VLC Member company can attend at NO COST for the TechConnect MOSA Industry and Government summit. You can also work with the VLC on the CRADA effort to ensure that your technology is considered by the government participants for integrating into the Tri-Service Expo (Army, Navy, or Air Force) live integrations - you DO NOT need to have a booth for that (of course that's just good marketing to also get a booth). Message me if you have any questions! CLARIFICATION: The VLC is also sponsoring the April DSI MOSA Summit (no, we did not have a vote in DSI using the same name, that was a surprise to everyone). The DSI event is much smaller with no expo floor; it is, however, a much more "candid discussion with senior leaders" kind of event. Both events have their place in the "make MOSA actionable" ecosystem (thanks DSI for creating such a venue!). The VLC sponsorship, unfortunately, does not cover free registration for the April DSI event, so if you want to go to that one, you will need to pay the full registration cost. If so, then ping me and I will see you there also. I also have heard of at least one other "virtual" MOSA Summit that occurred in February (I was double booked so unfortunately I missed that one). I have certainly heard from a bunch of folks that are confused on why there are so many events called a "MOSA Summit" this year - well, I guess the reason is because the 2023 inaugural event that we kicked off in Atlanta was AWESOME and everyone wants to do their own now! Being that we are the community of actual practitioners, I wanted to ensure that we are all communicating in the same way on the topic - the APPROACH to modular and open systems revolves around the BUSINESS and TECHNICAL folks with an INTEGRATED strategy - that's us (as architects and engineers) talking with our government customers and making real technology work, as well as us (as business leaders and citizens) having hard conversations about the changing DoD acquisition ecosystem. The DSI event in April will help on the business and DoD strategy front as it provides a "no-press" venue for senior leaders; anyone who has attended a DSI event (like the Aviation Dominance Summit in Huntsville) knows the value of these events. However, the inaugural MOSA Summit carries into the TechConnect event - this is CRITICAL to the success of MOSA-in-action due to the working tri-service integration expo. We need both kinds of events (as well as the various tech-specific events also occurring) in this ecosystem to make that transformation successful. Collaboration is key. I will be at both (and any other event I can make it to). Let's keep communication going at the grass roots level to make sure everyone is on the same page. We are making a difference and the world is noticing!!!

I know I tend to show a P3 and P8 for ASW examples, but I thought I should give a nod to the S3! For the pilots and crews, what did you do when it was retired? Who can name the sub as well? Infrastructure Masons Compass Datacenters US Navy Navy League of the United States United States Submarine Veterans Naval Submarine League #veterans #veteransupport #veteranshelpingveterans

I often share videos highlighting the incredible work the US Navy and other naval forces accomplish globally, showcasing their dedication and their positive impact worldwide. However, an aspect of their service is often overlooked: the inherent dangers of even routine training exercises. To bring this point home, I wanted to highlight an incident involving an SM-2 Missile launch failure aboard the German frigate FGS Sachsen. A similar mishap occurred a few years earlier on the USS The Sullivans (DDG-68). Fortunately, these incidents resulted in no injuries, a testament to the rigorous safety protocols and professionalism of naval personnel. Yet, they serve as a stark reminder of the risks our service members face, even during what might be considered ordinary training exercises near their homeport. So, the next time you meet a military service member, remember to extend your gratitude for their service. Whether on duty in distant waters or training near shore, their commitment to defend us carries inherent risks. Let's acknowledge and appreciate their bravery and the sacrifices they make to ensure our security and uphold peace worldwide. Infrastructure Masons Compass Datacenters US Army Navy League of the United States United States Marine Corps United States Air Force U.S. Coast Guard United States Space Force US Army Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Navy Command of the German Navy | Marinekommando Deutsche Marine #veterans #veteransupport #veteranshelpingveterans

Submarine Duty can be incredibly challenging at times…and then there are moments like this that are divine and priceless! Many don’t realize that the submarine warfare insignia, our hard-earned badge that distinguishes and identifies our tribe of “qualified submariners”, is referred to as dolphins. I still remember having to memorize this insignia at OCS: It was a bow view of a submarine, proceeding on the surface, with bow planes rigged for diving, flanked by dolphins in a horizontal position with their heads resting on the upper edge of the bow planes.

US Navy and USMC Aviation Athletes, upfront or in the back, have hard landings sometimes. *** If the aircraft was stressed, aircrew was stressed. Paradigm shift: when help that helps is accessible and trusted, pilots and aircrew stay in the seat. It’s a win win. Headaches and neck pain don’t limit head turning in flight. Low back pain doesn’t limit tolerance to sitting or dynamic flights. Pilots go home to their family without needing to rest because they hurt. Addressing the AIRCRAFT and AVIATOR BLIN codes with support, tenacity, and trust keeps skilled and dialed individuals in the seat, and guarantees the lethality of the best damn pilots in the world. Keep flying. We’ll fix your 6️⃣. U.S. Naval Air Forces US Navy U.S. Navy Reserve USNORTHCOM U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Naval War College USSOCOM Helicopter Sea Combat Wing PACIFIC Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Pacific Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Marine Corps League #flynavy #navalaviation #marinecorps #helicopter #pilot #aviation #flightsafety

Structure of a Marine Corps Regiment Learn how a Marine Corps Regiment is structured from top to bottom. Read more at MPBOD.com/183 The United States Marine Corps is a unique branch of the US military and is organized as part of the Department of the Navy. With over 241 years of warfighting experience and distinct prestige, the Marine Corps has mastered the art of military structure. The makeup of a Marine Corps regiment can vary based on the needs and manpower of the unit but is typically broken down as the following: Four Marines to a fire team (consisting of a rifleman, Automatic Rifleman, assistant automatic rifleman, and a team leader), three fire teams to a squad (three team leaders and one squad leader), three squads to a platoon (three squad leaders, one platoon sergeant, and one platoon commander). There are four companies to a battalion and four battalions to a regiment. The four companies include three line companies and one H&S; the four battalions include three lines and one H&S. Learn about the regimental structure at MarineParents.com! https://lnkd.in/gUXbR9Yp

This is all true, but potentially irrelevant. You can have the best army to fight the previous war, but is it the best army for the next war? The quality of the people and their organization can be a huge competitive advantage. But if they are not trained in modern war and are not equipped to fight it, can they prevail? The drone war of today and tomorrow requires different equipment, different training, and different unit organization than today's US Army. The United States Marine Corps has started to adapt to the new reality. The US Navy and United States Air Force are lagging behind. The US spend more money on defense than the next seven nations combined, but is it spending it on the right things? In the right ways? The US has become the high-cost producer of almost everything, yet in war, low-cost mass production is critical. The recent RAND study is quite damning and, frankly, scary about how ill-prepared the US is to fight a real war. #ww3 Garrett M. Graff

Structure of a Marine Corps Regiment Learn how a Marine Corps Regiment is structured from top to bottom. Read more at MPBOD.com/183 The United States Marine Corps is a unique branch of the US military and is organized as part of the Department of the Navy. With over 241 years of warfighting experience and distinct prestige, the Marine Corps has mastered the art of military structure. The makeup of a Marine Corps regiment can vary based on the needs and manpower of the unit but is typically broken down as the following: Four Marines to a fire team (consisting of a rifleman, Automatic Rifleman, assistant automatic rifleman, and a team leader), three fire teams to a squad (three team leaders and one squad leader), three squads to a platoon (three squad leaders, one platoon sergeant, and one platoon commander). There are four companies to a battalion and four battalions to a regiment. The four companies include three line companies and one H&S; the four battalions include three lines and one H&S. Learn about the regimental structure at MarineParents.com! https://lnkd.in/g54wHimm

Do we have you on June 17- & 18? We have these experts (and oh, so many others from gov't and industry) I promise you won't want to miss. https://lnkd.in/eXK-NgQR US Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) United States Marine Corps US Army PEO Aviation U.S. Army DEVCOM C5ISR Center United States Air Force Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering United States Department of Defense Air Combat Command #openarchitecture #modularopensystemsapproach #openstandards #technology #defenseindustry

Partners in PROMISE would like to recognize Silver Star Service Banner Day on May 1st. Silver Star Service Banner Day is for Americans to recognize and remember service members who have been wounded in combat, are sick, and who are dying. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Silver Star Medal is the third-highest medal a member of the Armed Forces can receive for gallant action during combat. The U.S. Army normally awards the distinguished medal as the "Silver Star," while the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard award the medal as the "Silver Star Medal." All branches of the military give the award as a result of action against an enemy of the U.S. during the conflict over a short period, normally one or two days. How can you recognize Silver Star Service Banner Day: 1. Attend a local veteran organization or military base event honoring Silver Star personnel and families. 2. Display your Silver Star Service Banner outside your home or business. 3. Volunteer to help at a local event honoring Silver Star recipients. 4. Show gratitude and thank all service members for their contributions to our nation. #SilverStarServiceBannerDay #MilitaryFamilies