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DynCorp International Wins Department of State Prime Contractor Subcontract Award

April 9, 2013 at 3:37 pm

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Excerpt: DynCorp International has been awarded the Prime Contractor Small Business Subcontracting Award by the U.S. Department of State Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business. The award recognizes companies that award the most subcontracting dollars to small businesses. DI is one of only three awardees honored for fiscal year 2012. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized for our work with small businesses, which has always been a priority for DynCorp International,” said Debbie Newberry, senior manager of small business, DynCorp International. “The expertise they bring to our programs has been invaluable in helping us support our customers.” DI’s Small Business team works…

DynCorp International Director of Information Security and IT Compliance, Chris Kellogg, Featured Speaker at Cyber Crime Conference

April 2, 2013 at 1:42 pm

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Excerpt: DynCorp International’s Chris Kellogg, director of information security and IT compliance, was a featured panelist at the Cyber Crime and Other Economic Crimes Conference, held March 5, 2013 at the Belo Mansion in Dallas, Texas. Kellogg participated in a discussion titled, “Incident Response Strategies: Dealing with Multiple Legal Issues and Remedies for Company, Employees, Customers, and Consumers.” He and other panelists discussed topics such as: Security and breach notification rules and policies Developing a response plan Deciding who to hire, how to choose internal team Preserving attorney – client privilege Bring your own device “BYOD” policies Social media policies and procedures Defending Against Attacks Defensive strategies in multiple jurisdictions  Working…

DynCorp International Inc.’s Parent Reports Results For Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012

March 28, 2013 at 2:29 pm

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Excerpt: DynCorp International parent, Delta Tucker Holdings, Inc., this week reported fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial results. Fourth quarter revenue for 2012 increased $45.1 million or 4.6% to $1,025.8 million compared to fourth quarter 2011.  Net loss attributable to Holdings for the fourth quarter 2012 was $7.7 million representing a $21.0 million improvement compared to fourth quarter 2011. The Company recorded an impairment of goodwill and intangibles of $13.7 million and $6.1 million, respectively in the fourth quarter compared to a recorded impairment of goodwill of $33.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Excluding the tax adjusted impacts…

DynCorp International Supports Families of the Fallen through the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

March 21, 2013 at 2:56 pm

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Excerpt: In continuing support for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), DynCorp International is a presenting sponsor at the 2013 TAPS Honor Guard Gala.  The event, TAPS’ annual fundraiser, benefits TAPS’ programs that provide support to military and contractor families who have lost a loved one. TAPS is particularly special to DI because it has helped the families of DI personnel who have lost their lives while on mission. DynCorp International chairman and CEO, Steve Gaffney, also serves on the TAPS Leadership Committee. Programs for Survivors Proceeds from the 2012 Honor Guard Gala and other TAPS fundraisers benefit TAPS’ grief support programs…

DynCorp International Supports USO of Metropolitan Washington

March 19, 2013 at 1:37 pm

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Excerpt: DynCorp International was a sponsor of the 31st USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro) Annual Awards Dinner, held March 14, 2013, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Va. Proceeds from the event directly benefit USO-Metro’s programs and services to active duty enlisted troops and their families, reunite service members with their families for the holidays, support recuperating warriors and their families as they learn to adjust to new challenges, and assist service members as they travel to and from the Washington D.C. area. The USO-Metro Annual Awards Dinner is a patriotic, black tie affair attended by senior government and military…

DynCorp International Supports Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors at TysonsRegional™ Chamber 5K Corporate Challenge

March 14, 2013 at 1:43 pm

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Excerpt: DynCorp International is participating in the first annual TysonsRegional™ Chamber 5K Corporate Challenge, benefitting the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). The race is being held April 7, 2013, in Tysons Corner, Va., and proceeds will go to TAPS programs that provide support to military and contractor families who have lost a loved one. Funds raised will directly benefit TAPS programs through their network of resources, seminars and publications. TAPS provides these services at no charge to survivors from all branches of the service, including Reserves and National Guard. TAPS’ programs and services are available not only for immediate family, but…

DynCorp International Supports Dallas Fort Worth Veterans Summit

March 12, 2013 at 3:07 pm

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Excerpt: DynCorp International was a sponsor of the 2013 Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Veterans Summit held February 26, 2013, at the Grapevine Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. The summit, a small business outreach event that DI has sponsored since 2004, focused on veteran and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. At the summit, veteran-owned small businesses are given an opportunity to showcase their company and attend one-on-one matchmaking sessions with DI and other prime contractors. Participants also attended two workshops hosted by General Services Administration (GSA) and Cross Timbers Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) to gain a better understanding of government contracting. Attendees included one…

DynCorp International Supports American University of Afghanistan

March 7, 2013 at 2:58 pm

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Excerpt: DynCorp International (DI) is a proud sponsor of the American University of Afghanistan’s International Campus, and its soccer field was recently named the DynCorp International field. The field is used by the university’s men’s and women’s soccer teams, as well as by the International School of Kabul and several Kabul area orphanages. Regarded as one of the finest soccer fields in the region, the Afghan national team has also utilized the grounds.  In October 2012, the field was the site of the first intercollegiate soccer tournament involving six teams from Kabul area universities. “DynCorp International is proud to support global education and…

DynCorp International Team Members Raise More than $6,000 to Benefit American Lung Association

March 5, 2013 at 3:22 pm

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Excerpt: DynCorp International team members in Fort Worth, Texas, raised more than $6,000 to benefit the American Lung Association through the 2013 American Lung Association (ALA) Fight for Air Climb. DI team members not only raised funds to benefit the ALA, but also participated in the vertical 5K, a climb up 53 floors of the Renaissance Towers in Dallas, Texas. Funds raised from the climb will directly benefit ALA’s activities that raise awareness on and help fight asthma, second-hand smoke, lung cancer, emphysema and COPD. ALA Fight for Air Climbs Fight for Air Climbs are unique fundraising events for the American Lung Association. Most…

DynCorp International Honors Defense of Freedom Medal Recipients

February 28, 2013 at 4:07 pm

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Excerpt: DynCorp International hosted the families of 17 employees who were killed while serving U.S. government missions abroad as they received the Department of Defense’s Defense of Freedom medal, posthumously recognizing the contributions their loved ones made for their country. The honorees were killed while working on U.S. Department of State police training missions in Iraq and Afghanistan between 2004 and 2011. The award recipients’ families, representatives from the Department of State and Department of Defense, along with nearly 200 DI personnel were in attendance at the ceremony held February 11, 2013, in the Washington, D.C. area. Speaking on behalf of the…