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DynCorp International Police Advisor Supports Community in South Sudan

February 21, 2012 at 3:45 pm

As a police advisor supporting the U.S. Civilian Police (CIVPOL) contract with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in South Sudan, Michael Taylor is not only mentoring officers in the South Sudan Police Force, he is also making an impact in the local community.

In working closely with South Sudan police officers, he was told about a young orphan girl, Jackoline, who lived in poor conditions in a local village. Jackoline was well-known in the community as the “running girl,” for her ability to run long distances. Touched by her story and wanting to help the local community, Taylor coordinated with various aid agencies in South Sudan to get Jackoline accepted into school and placed in a better living environment. Read more →

Leadership, Culture and Teamwork Fuel DynCorp International’s Mission

February 16, 2012 at 2:21 pm

At a Wharton Aerospace Conference, DynCorp International Chairman and CEO Steve Gaffney discussed the company’s strengths and plans for the future.

A Broad Range of Services

DynCorp International has more than 25,000 personnel working in 35 countries and 150 locations. The company’s history is in aviation but today it offers a wide array of services including training and mentoring, international development, and intelligence training solutions.

DI’s primary objective is to provide the U.S. and its allies with defense, diplomacy and international development solutions to reinforce national security and foreign policy objectives around the world. Read more →

DynCorp International Supports CIA Officers Memorial Foundation and Special Operations Warrior Foundation

February 14, 2012 at 3:07 pm

In addition to attending “The Community’s Got Talent” event, held February 2, 2012 at the State Theatre in Falls Church, Va., DynCorp International was a Silver Sponsor, donating to both The CIA Officers Memorial Foundation (CIAOMF) and The Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF).

In the inaugural event hosted by KippsDeSanto & Co., “The Community’s Got Talent” is an invitation-only “battle of the bands” that directly benefits CIAOMF and SOWF. CIAOMF and SOWF provide direct financial support for college education, technical training, personal counseling and professional education to surviving dependents of fallen shadow warriors. Combined, these foundations provide college funding for almost 800 surviving dependents of fallen shadow warriors. Read more →

DynCorp International and Center Scope Technologies International Win Nunn-Perry Award for Small Business Mentoring

February 9, 2012 at 3:06 pm

dyncorp international Mentor-Protégé teamDynCorp International (DI) announced that the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is awarding DI the prestigious Nunn-Perry Award for its outstanding Mentor-Protégé team formed with its small business partner, CenterScope Technologies Inc. (CSTI).

“An important element of the program is technology transfer,” said Gregory Reyes, Corporate Director of Mentor-Protégé programs at DynCorp International. “We provided a foundation for our protégé CSTI to develop solutions to increase financial and operational efficiency. The value created for our customer and broad scope of this partnership is most noteworthy. It shows that, even in a difficult economy, we can achieve amazing results and positive job growth.” Read more →

DynCorp International Helps Troops Celebrate Super Bowl XLVI in Afghanistan

February 7, 2012 at 5:11 pm

military super bowl dyncorp internationalDynCorp International staff working on the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) in Afghanistan went the extra yard and helped U.S. troops at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Spin Boldak celebrate Super Bowl Sunday. DI’s food service staff provided a full Super Bowl XLVI party complete with a big screen television, refreshments, finger foods and desserts.

“DynCorp International’s Dining Facilities (DFACs) staff wants to make sure that the warfighters get a taste of home by bringing special events – like the Super Bowl, holidays, and other occasions – to Afghanistan,” said Allen Penrose, Project Food Service Manager at DynCorp International.

Spin Boldak’s DFAC Manager, Barbara Wilson, and her dedicated team worked together help the troops celebrate. Read more →

DynCorp International Team Members in Fort Worth Participate in Winter Blood Drive

February 2, 2012 at 6:27 pm

Dozens of DynCorp International team members in Fort Worth, Texas, joined together to help the north Texas area by holding a winter blood drive on January 27, 2012. One pint of blood can save up to three lives, so donations from the drive will benefit more than 120 people! DI sponsored the event with Hillwood and Tarrant County Community Colleges in accordance with National Blood Donor Month.

All donations directly benefit North Texas residents, collected through Carter BloodCare.

“We are proud to work with Carter BloodCare and have the chance to directly benefit the community here in Texas. It’s always refreshing to see how many people come out to the drives we hold each year and participate,” said Amy Jones, administrative specialist and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ambassador at DynCorp International. Read more →

DynCorp International Featured in ISOA Member Spotlight

January 31, 2012 at 3:32 pm

DynCorp International is featured in the Member Spotlight in The ISOA Weekly’s January 24 issue. Published by the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA), The ISOA Weekly delivers the association’s perspective on industry news and issues.

The ISOA Weekly

The ISOA Weekly is a compilation of news and issues in stability operations. Each Weekly features a feature story of the week and ISOA’s Industry Insight, an issue in the field and ISOA’s perspective, and a member spotlight. Readers can also access the latest Journal of International Peace Operations (JIPO), ISOA industry newsroom and the industry calendar. Formerly, the ISOA Weekly Digest, The ISOA Weekly provides more insight from ISOA headquarters on more substantive issues for the industry than ever before. Read more →

DynCorp International Team Members in Fort Worth to Participate in 2012 Greater Fort Worth Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

January 24, 2012 at 5:13 pm

DynCorp International team members in Fort Worth, Texas, will be participating in the 2012 Greater Fort Worth Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

The DI team, “Heart and Sole,” will participate in the race being held April 14 at the Ridgmar Mall.

DynCorp International employees in Fort Worth have participated in numerous fundraisers to support the fight against breast cancer, raising thousands of dollars a year towards the cause.

2012 Greater Fort Worth Race for the Cure

For 2012, the Susan G. Komen Foundation hopes to raise $500,000 at the Greater Fort Worth Race for the Cure. Heart and Sole currently joins 87 other teams in the area in this effort.

The 5K race features four divisions for registration: adult, youth, adult competitive and youth competitive. Read more →

DynCorp International Employee Ken Richardson Wins Two Top Fundraiser Awards from Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

January 17, 2012 at 3:45 pm

dyncorp intl employee fundraiser awardKenneth Richardson, a DynCorp International Armament Technician who works for DI’s Air Operations Business Area Team in Afghanistan, will do anything to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He runs half-marathons, runs marathons-and-a-half (39.3 miles), and even waxed off his eyebrows!

To help raise funds for LLS, Richardson’s Kabul, Afghanistan, team made a video of his eyebrows being waxed off and sent it to his DI Air Operations friends all over world, showing his dedication to the cause and challenging them to make donations. He also ran the Dodge Miami Beach Half Marathon on December 11, as a member of the Brevard County Team in Training / Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Read more →

DynCorp International Donates $12,540 to TAPS in 2011

January 10, 2012 at 5:32 pm

dyncorp international red shirt fridayIn 2011, DynCorp International donated a total of $12,540 to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) through the “Red Shirt Friday” program.

Like many other organizations all over the world, DynCorp International encourages wearing red shirts each Friday to show support of our servicemen and women. As part of the “Red Shirt Friday” initiative, DynCorp International sells red polos and t-shirts embroidered with the words: “Support the troops – Red Shirt Fridays,” in its company store.

For each shirt sold, DynCorp International donates $10 to TAPS, a non-profit that cares for the families of the fallen. TAPS provides support to military and contractor families who have lost a loved one, and it is particularly special to DI because it has helped the families of DI personnel who have lost their lives while on mission.

“TAPS helps anyone who has lost a loved one – whether he or she was serving in the military or supporting a contractor mission. It is an honor to support an organization that supports our own personnel. As we continue our Red Shirt Friday program at DI, we look forward to donating even more in 2012,” said Ashley Burke, vice president of communications at DynCorp International. Read more →

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