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Furniture donations that Made a Difference

MIL was pleased to find a new home at the Monument Academy for numerous gently
used furniture items. Monument Academy is an alternative school located in Washington,
DC that houses kids that are homeless, living in poverty, and/or subject to other less than
fortunate situations. Along with providing an education that is sensitive to their special
needs, Monument also provides boarding, meals, and additional social services to help these
children in crisis cope with their challenging circumstance.
MIL contributed a range of office furniture and equipment to the Academy excessed from
our old offices in Rosslyn, VA. The list of donated items included 14 desks and over 50 desk
chairs, a conference table, file cabinet and whiteboard, tech equipment and appliances (a color
printer, refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, water dispenser), and 20 monitors. Along with
giving new purpose to these furnishings, which is good for the planet, MIL’s donations made
a substantial difference to the day-to-day workings of the Academy for its students, teachers,
and other staff—and for that we are grateful.
MIL also made similar contributions to the Girls Global Academy, also in DC, and is
currently looking for a new home for 21 additional desks.

kudos

A round of applause

It was a banner quarter for many of MIL’s customer-facing staff. Several deserving MIL staffers received accolades and
commendations from their clients for work done especially well and sometimes under challenging circumstances. Please join us in
recognizing the outstanding performance of these staff members that inspired their customers to pen (or type) words of thanks and
praise. Well done, all!

Kudos to Kate Simmons supporting the Department of State,
Diplomatic Security (DS)! Kate received a shout-out this month The ETS Sector’s Triton team was awarded the VX-20 Test Team
from DS, saying "Kate has been a critical partner for us in Award for the 3rd quarter. The award reads, in part:
processing the high volume of invoices, ensuring we stay within “…the team showed outstanding performance in the execution
deadlines, and solving any discrepancies promptly. We are of events…The team’s efforts resulted in the accomplishment
continually impressed with her work ethic, positive attitude, and of significant program milestones that garnered Pentagon-level
determination to get the job done. "
attention.”
Congratulations to our Triton team members: Cody Bentley,
WC Jones received recognition for his quick thinking and Joe Espinoza, Todd Farr, Paul Fisher, Sharise Herbert, Olen
assistance with solving a government Team Lead’s problem. She Jones, WC Jones, Jill Kikkert, Ian Koladay, Jonathan Lankford,
stated “…we are thankful and grateful to have a “think on your Jonathan Morrison, Brian Pullias, Michael Richardson, Daniel
feet” professional in WC Jones to support the Triton Data Lab.” Rodriguez, Patrick Russell, Darren Treyes, and Roy Weeks.
Way to go, WC!

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