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RDECOMËs talented scientists, researchers and engineers are among the top in their field. The "people" section includes news and feature articles about the commandËs diverse staff, including profiles, awards and other accomplishments.
Long-time commissary manager retires
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James Carr |
Picatinny, N.J - Installation Sgt. Maj. Delatha Bell and Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Paul Seitz honor James Carr at his retirement luncheon. Carr served as the ARDEC commissary director for 14 years.
Army Civilian of the Year Award for 2003
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FORT EUSTIS, Va. - George V. Dimitrov, Chief, Rapid Prototyping Division, Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD), Fort Eustis, Va, recently shared the Joseph P. Cribbins Army Aviation Association of America's Department of the Army Civilian of the Year Award for 2003.
As co-winner, Dimitrov was recognized for his leadership of RPD's successful execution of critical Army aviation projects in direct support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, as well as those supporting AATD's core science and technology mission area.
The projects that benefited from Dimitrov's leadership included satellite communications, Apache Instrument Flight Rules, Blue Force Tracking-Aviation, Enhanced Position and Location Reporting System, Army Airborne Command and Control Systems, Apache Air Transportability and brownout solutions for both cargo and utility aircraft. Each of these programs significantly enhanced Army aviation's operational effectiveness and survivability.
ARL Continues to Attract Diverse Talent
By Tonya Johnson
U.S. Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs Office
Adelphi, Md. - Theodore Anthony always wanted to be an engineer and now heËs pursuing his dream at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory.
Anthony, an electrical engineer, has been working full-time at ARL since 2001. Prior to that, he was an intern and a part of ARLËs Science and Technology Academic Recognition System (STARS) Program. STARS is a training and development program designed to attract minority students enrolled in science, engineering, or mathematics from historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions.
ŸMath and science have always been my favorite subjects,÷ said Anthony. ŸIËve always wanted to create things to better the world. ARL is giving me a chance to do that and IËm helping to keep Soldiers safe on the battlefield.÷
Army scientist honored by Army engineers
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Fort Belvoir, Va. - Stuart Leigh, Deputy Director of the Countermine Division of the Communications, Electronics R&D CenterËs Night Vision & Electronic Sensors Directorate was honored by the Corps of Engineers Association with the de Fleury Bronze Medal for outstanding service to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Engineer Regiment.
The medal was established by the Engineer Regiment as an award for the values demonstrated by the man for whom it was struck, Lt. Col. Francois Louis de Fleury, a French Engineer volunteer to the Continental Army, and has been awarded every year since 1989 to outstanding individuals.
In the citation Lt. Gen. Robert Flowers, Chief of Engineers, praised LeighËs work as an integral part of the team responsible for the recent fielding of a much-improved mine detector. This detector, the HSTAMIDS (Hand-Held Standoff Mine Detection Sensor), is described as÷quantum advancement÷ in countermine systems; it is the first hand-held detector deployed that finds both metal and plastic mines in all soil types.
New Picatinny commanding general
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PICATINNY, N.J. - Brig. Gen. Paul S. Izzo has been named Commanding General of Picatinny Arsenal. General Izzo currently serves as the Program Executive Officer for Ammunition and will retain that position also.
Picatinny researches and develops conventional and leap-ahead armament systems and ammunition that are designed to increase the combat power of U.S. Warfighters.
Born in October 1953, Izzo is a native of Saratoga Springs, N.Y and received his commission in 1975 as a Second Lieutenant in Armor following graduation from St. Bonaventure University where he earned a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration.ß In 1987, he earned a Master Degree in Management Science from Central Michigan University.
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Women in Defense holds enlightening seminar
By Myra Hess, Picatinny Arsenal Public Affairs Office
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New Jersey State Police Deputy Superintendent of Administration Lt. Col. Lori Hennon-Bell discusses her rise among the ranks of the New Jersey State Police. |
PICATINNY, N.J.- A variety of successful, talented women were the guest speakers at the recent Picatinny Chapter of Women in Defense seminar and luncheon held in observance of WomenËs History Month.
Fox Five television co-anchor Linda Schmidt; Renata Price, principal from Booz Allen Hamilton; Vivian Deeds, Office Manager for Wise Web Connections; New Jersey State Police Deputy Superintendent of Administration Lt. Col. Lori Hennon-Bell and Frances R. Pierce, Chairman, President and CEO of Data Systems Analysts, Inc., all shared their secrets for success with the more than 130 attendees that came to learn and network that day.
Schmidt and Price have a history with Picatinny. Schmidt is the daughter of retired Picatinny Arsenal Inspector General Ron Schmidt and Price worked at the arsenal as an associate technical director.