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DaveCo Awarded the Lockheed Martin Gold Supplier Trophy

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:29:26 GMT

GARLAND, Texas, May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DaveCo Industries recently received their second supplier award from Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. After initially being inducted into Preferred Supplier Program in 2003 at Silver status, Lockheed now recognizes DaveCo as a Gold status Preferred Supplier. Representatives from Lockheed visited DaveCo's facilities in Garland, TX and presented the award to the entire company.

This prestigious award comes on the heels of DaveCo's AS9100 registration, and the ensuing celebration was intended to commemorate both accomplishments. The Gold Supplier status requires a quality rating of 100% and on-time delivery of 100% for 24 straight months, and this accomplishment is not easily achieved in this challenging market.

DaveCo now has its sights set on the Platinum level, which requires an additional 12 months of 100% quality and delivery ratings.

Accepting the Gold status award for DaveCo was the president of the company Mark Helterbrand. "Our partnership with Lockheed has and will be a big part of our success. They continue to raise the bar on our performance and that is making us a better supplier to them and to our other customers as well," stated Helterbrand.

DaveCo is well-positioned for significant growth in the aerospace and defense markets in the coming months and years. This business segment has already increased in recent years and is targeted to become a much larger percentage of DaveCo's revenue base in 2009 and beyond.

More information: www.daveco-ind.com.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, DaveCo Industries, aerospace and defense markets

Thousands of U.S. Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Add Recently Launched Facebook Application

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:04:34 GMT

Facebook Application, My Military Experience, enables United States Military Personnel and U.S. Veterans to locate and communicate with military colleagues

FORT BRAGG, N.C., April 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Electronic Allies LLC, operators of the military career advice community SmartSoldier.com, today announced the availability of the My Military Experience Facebook application. The application, launched for final beta testing last week, allows Facebook users with military experience to display details of their military service within a seamlessly integrated box on their Facebook profile.

Over 4,000 users installed the application during the initial testing phase and the developer forecasts over 25,000 users will be displaying their military experience on their profiles by the end of April.

Users can add their branch, duty status and the time spent at specific duty stations. In addition, the application enables users to search for other members of the U.S. Armed Services using the same criteria.

"Facebook is a powerful platform for locating and connecting with people," said U.S. Army Veteran and SmartSoldier.com Founder William Fernandez. "Building a truly useful application for members of the U.S. Armed Forces on this platform is directly in line with our primary goal- to continually provide resources to help our servicemen and women make informed choices throughout their military careers."

Locating former military friends and colleagues is only one of the creator's intentions. Similar to Fernandez's military career advice community, users are advised to connect and communicate with other individuals in similar situations or even those in places or positions they are considering.

The My Military Experience Facebook application is free and readily available to Facebook users serving in or connected to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp or Coast Guard. Individuals can add the application by searching for "Military Experience" in the Facebook application directory, or by visiting apps.facebook.com/military-experience.

About SmartSoldier
An Electronic Allies LLC property, SmartSoldier.com is an online military career advice community run by current military personnel and recent veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Services. The military community was launched in 2002 with the intention of providing a supportive online resource to help new recruits, currently enlisted members and military veterans make informed choices throughout their military careers.

For more information visit www.smartsoldier.com.

All trademarks acknowledged.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, Electronic Allies LLC, SmartSoldier military social network

An Officer and A Junkie: Former U.S. Military Officer/West Point Grad Speaks About Drug Addiction in the Military in First Ever Documented Memoir

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:30:44 GMT

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Feb. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the forthcoming memoir, "An Officer and A Junkie: From West Point to the Point of No Return" (ISBN: 0-7573-0639-6, HCI Books - $15.95 - March 2008) author and West Point graduate Michael Winder tells the powerful and fascinating true story of his drug-induced descent into literal madness - while serving as an officer in the United States Army. Winder offers readers a piercing glimpse into a world that few of us could ever imagine.

Winder's autobiographical work offers a raw and uncensored look into the underbelly of substance abuse in two highly respected and rigorous academic and military environments: the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, and the United States Army. Readers experience a month-to-month account of Winder's escalating abuse of prescription and illegal mind-altering substances - enough to eventually cloud his reality to the point where he came to believe he was the reincarnation of Mexican impressionist painter Frida Kahlo, and ultimately, The Messiah.

"I got to the point where I thought I was someone else. I was seeing things, hearing things, being tormented by voices that wanted me dead, literally being haunted by visions of blood and demons ...some of the worst things that anyone could ever hear or see," says Winder. "So although I suppose my story carries some voyeuristic interest, it is first and foremost a cautionary tale. I am deeply hopeful that reading about my experiences will help others avoid making some of the same mistakes I made."

Winder's story is brutally honest, intelligently written, and provides a wild, surreal, and raucous ride into the depths of hedonistic destruction. He describes a shocking and captivating drug-fueled existence that starts at West Point, continues as a commissioned Army officer, and doesn't even stop him from being accepted to one of the country's most prestigious law schools. But when the smoke finally clears, the terrible consequences of his excesses are revealed, and readers are permitted a rare glimpse into the horrible world of drug-induced psychosis. It is at the same time a sad story, a tale of warning, and a fascinating window into a dangerous and salacious world that thankfully most will never experience.

The West Point and military components are obviously unique to the story. In addition, the story has another significant component that separates itself from other books in its genre: it's the first "documented memoir." Unlike Basketball Diaries and other successful memoirs on addiction, "An Officer and A Junkie" actually includes source materials (e.g., officer evaluation reports, police reports, etc.) directly in the book. This lends a compelling realism to an already riveting tale of self-destruction and resurrection.

With episodic, straightforward narrative, Winder pulls no punches in his confessions of what he did (and did not do) both inside and outside military walls, revealing his innermost delusions and most shameful acts. He achieves his intent, namely to paint a revealing picture of how ruthless and insidious the disease of addiction can be.

Michael Winder is a speaker and writer and is in recovery from substance abuse. He resides in Westport, Connecticut.

More Information:
Author website: www.michaelwinder.com.

Video synopsis available at metacafe.com/watch/1078207/an_officer_and_a_junkie_synopsis/

Publisher Information:
Available online or in bookstores. To order directly from the publisher, contact:
Kim Weiss, (800) 851-9100 ext. 212, kimw@hcibooks.com, www.hci-online.com.

Book Summary:
Title: An Officer and A Junkie: From West Point to the Point of No Return
Author: Michael Winder
ISBN: 0-7573-0639-6
Publisher: HCI Books (Health Communications, Inc.)
Price: $15.95
Pubdate: March 2008

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, Health Communications Inc books, author Michael Winder

Intelligent Automation Corporation Wins U.S. Navy Contract to Develop Advanced Engine Diagnostic and Prognostic System for Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft

Mon, 21 May 2007 14:00:00 GMT

U.S. Navy's F-35 Lightning II Next-Generation Aircraft Will Include Industry-Recognized Advancement, SuperHUMS(TM) Diagnostics and Prognostics System

POWAY, Calif. - May 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), leaders in combat-proven aviation diagnostics and conditions-based maintenance technologies, has been selected by the U.S. Navy to design and develop a next-generation engine diagnostic and prognostic system for the F-35 Lightning II's Pratt & Whitney F135 engine. The F-35 Lightning is the Navy's newest, affordable, next-generation strike aircraft weapons system.

IAC's proposed engine diagnostic and prognostic system will leverage the groundbreaking SuperHUMS(TM) platform, which incorporates a programmable, high-performance digital signal processing capability critical to early and accurate turbine engine fault detection.

The three key benefits of the F-35 engine diagnostic, prognostic, and maintenance tracking system are accurate gas path and rotating machinery assessment, control system gas path fault detections, and virtual sensing for enhanced maintenance decision support.

"We are delighted that the U.S. Navy has selected IAC to provide our advanced engine diagnostics and health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) technologies for the F35," said Jeff Goodrich, President and Chief Executive Officer of IAC. "IAC's extensive HUMS experience coupled with our rapid research, development, and design capabilities will provide the Navy with a versatile, next-generation, engine condition based maintenance technology--on time and on budget."

Valued at over $600,000, this contract leverages IAC's unique, combat proven, HUMS systems experience for the Navy's F-35 aircraft. IAC's mission critical technology solutions save time and money, while improving availability and safety for its worldwide military and commercial customers.

About Intelligent Automation Corporation
Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC) is a machinery diagnostics company with a unique blend of research, systems engineering, manufacturing, and field support expertise. Our products and technology add value for our customers by applying easy-to-understand advanced technology solutions to complex problems that increase machinery availability, reduce operating costs, and improve safety.

For more information about Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC) and its HUMS or other technologies, please visit www.iac-online.com or call (858) 679-4140 ext. 114.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft, Intelligent Automation Corporation

U.S. Air Force Selects Intelligent Automation Corporation to Develop Advanced Engine Vibration Monitoring System for C-17 Globemaster III

Tue, 08 May 2007 05:10:00 GMT

USAF's Strategic Lift Aircraft Will Include IAC's Next-Generation Engine Vibration Monitoring System

POWAY, Calif. - May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), proven leaders in aircraft Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), were selected by the U.S. Air Force to develop a next-generation Engine Vibration Monitoring System (EVMS) for the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III's F117-PW-100 engine.

IAC will design, develop, manufacture the C-17 EVMS which is based on the groundbreaking IAC 1134 SuperHUMS(TM), a patent pending, field programmable gate array-based (FPGA), reconfigurable computing technology. IAC's EVMS is designed to support the very demanding reliability and maintainability specifications required by current operational requirements.

"Our partnership with the U.S. Air Force and the Boeing Company enables us to provide the C-17 program with the a true next-generation condition based maintenance technology. Our EVMS will help the C-17 to continue meeting the toughest challenges at home and abroad while reducing operating costs, improving readiness, and safety," said Jeff Goodrich, IAC's President and CEO.

IAC's mission critical technology solutions save lives, time, and money while improving availability and safety for its worldwide military and commercial customers.

About Intelligent Automation Corporation
Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC) is IAC is a machinery diagnostics company with a unique blend of research, systems engineering, manufacturing, and field support expertise. Our products and technology add value for our customers by applying easy-to-understand advanced technology solutions to complex problems that increase machinery availability, reduce operating costs, and improve safety.

For more information about Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC) and its HUMS or other technologies, please visit www.iac-online.com or call (858) 679-4140 ext. 114.

Intelligent Automation Corporation Wins Significant Contract to Supply U.S. Army Apache Helicopters with Advanced Diagnostics

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Order for 101 IAC Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) Expands Apache Program Commitment to Groundbreaking Maintenance and Safety Technology

POWAY, Calif. - Mar. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), proven leaders in aviation maintenance and diagnostics technology, announced today that the U.S. Army purchased an additional one-hundred and one (101) IAC 1209 Modern Signal Processing Units (MSPU) Health & Usage Management Systems (HUMS). The company's pioneering technology will support and streamline maintenance as well as improve safety and readiness for the U.S. Army's fleet of 750 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters.

The IAC 1209 MSPU has proven to lower maintenance costs and aircraft downtime, while increasing operational readiness and availability during independent U.S. Army testing.

"It's all about saving lives, saving money, and saving time. When I hear that Apache crews are requesting our system before flying critical missions in Iraq and other hot spots that tells me that the IAC HUMS is making an important difference" says Intelligent Automation Corporation CEO Jeffery Goodrich.

IAC HUMS systems have been selected for nearly 1000 military and commercial aircraft including the U.S. Army AH-64 (Apache), C/MH-60 (Blackhawk), C/M/HH-47 (Chinook) Helicopters, OH-6 (Little Bird) and the RQ-7 Shadow. In addition to use by U.S. military, IAC HUMS systems are depended upon by Bell Helicopter, Boeing, and other aviation manufacturers.

IAC has just introduced another technological first with the unveiling of SuperHUMS(TM). The only system of its kind in the world, the patent pending technology is a faster than real time on board diagnostics system that is capable of integrating Helicopter Operations Monitoring Program (HOMP), Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA), automated flight regime recognition and flight data and cockpit voice recording into one system. Faster, lighter, and better than previous systems, it is the highest performance machinery diagnostics and monitoring system on the market, today.

About Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC)
Intelligent Automation Corporation's machinery diagnostics systems serve the helicopter, fixed wing aircraft, unmanned vehicle and ground vehicle markets. IAC's products and technologies solve complex problems with easy-to-understand, advanced technologies that increase machinery availability, reduce operating costs, and improve public and personal safety.

IAC's expert team of engineers, computer scientists and process improvement professionals collaborate to deliver products and services based on an appropriate blend of "best-in-class" technologies, research, systems engineering, manufacturing, and field support expertise.

For more information or to schedule a demonstration, please visit www.iac-online.com.

IAC, 13029 Danielson St., Suite 200, Poway, CA 92064, Tel: 858.679.4140, Fax: 858.679.4144.

Text provided by an agency, Nancy Rose & Associates, on behalf of the news source.

Intelligent Automation Corporation HUMS Makes First Flight on the U.S. Army Special Operation Aviation Regiment Aircraft

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:30:00 GMT

Order Confirms IAC as the Number One U.S. Army HUMS Supplier

POWAY, Calif. - Mar. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC), proven leaders in aircraft Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), successfully completed its first installation and test flight on the U.S. Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment's (160th SOAR) MH-47G Chinook helicopter. IAC is under contract to provide advanced diagnostic systems for the 160th SOAR MH-47G, MH-60K, and MH-6J "Little Bird" helicopters.

The 160th SOAR is the most sophisticated and demanding aviation unit in the world with over one-hundred fifty state-of-the-art M-6, AH-6, MH-60 and MH-47 aircraft. IAC is uniquely qualified to provide the 160th SOAR with technologically advanced HUMS and diagnostic solutions. The 160th's highly specialized and demanding mission requires a highly sophisticated, easy-to-use HUMS system with a demonstrated track record of performance in order to meet their stringent requirements.

According to IAC Chief Executive Officer Jeff Goodrich, "IAC is providing combat proven HUMS and Portable Rotor Track and Balance systems to the 160th SOAR. They are a sophisticated customer that helps push the technology envelope to meet their mission. The advanced systems developed and fielded by the 160th SOAR are increasingly transitioned into the regular Army and other DOD helicopters. This represents a market potential of well over 3000 helicopters. These systems significantly reduce helicopter operating costs while improving readiness and safely."

To date, IAC has delivered ten (10) IAC 1209 - Modern Signal Processing Unit (MSPU) systems for the MH-47G, two (2) IAC-1087 Portable Rotor Track and Balance systems for the MH-6J and five (5) IAC-1030 Vibration Management Enhancement Program (VMEP) systems for the MH-60K aircraft. IAC is also under contract to integrate the IAC-1209 MSPU systems with the 160th SOAR Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS).

The U.S. Army has issued Modification Work Order (MWO 1-1520-251-50-05) for the IAC 1209 MSPU - HUMS approving the system for installation on all 750 U.S. Army AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters. With over 180 IAC HUMS systems already installed on U.S. Army H-60 (Blackhawk), H-47 (Chinook) and AH-64 Apache helicopters, this order confirms IAC as the number one U.S. Army HUMS supplier.

About Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC)
Intelligent Automation Corporation (IAC) is a machinery diagnostics company with a unique blend of research, systems engineering, manufacturing, and field support expertise. Our products and technology add value for our customers by applying easy-to-understand advanced technology solutions to complex problems that increase machinery availability, reduce operating costs, and improve safety.

More information is available at www.iac-online.com.

Text provided by an agency, Nancy Rose & Associates, on behalf of the news source.