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Why we wear pink

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we're proud to show our
support by wearing pink every Wednesday. Join us in raising awareness and
honoring those affected by breast cancer. As part of our commitment, MIL
will donate $500 to the Susan G. Komen foundation, a contribution that will
be doubled through their matching gift program.
We invite each of you to share your personal reasons for wearing pink
with us by submitting a quote or statement to info@milcorp.com under
the theme, "I wear pink because or in honor of..." Together, we can make a
meaningful difference in the fight against breast cancer.
Let's paint Wednesdays pink and show our support! Send us your best, Insta-
worthy snap of you or your team looking pretty in pink and then search for
your smiling face in a future MIL Connection.
And remember, On Wednesdays, we wear pink!

kudos

Matt Myers, NDIA Tester of the Year

MIL is extremely proud to announce that MIL Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) engineer Matt Myers was
selected as NDIA Tester of the Year in the Defense contractor category. Other testers were similarly
chosen in the military and civilian categories for both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Matt
was nominated by the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron TWO ZERO (VX-20) for his outstanding
work supporting Triton SIGINT. “Triton” is shorthand for the MQ-4C Triton aircraft, a high-altitude
uncrewed aerial vehicle developed by Northrop Grumman to provide maritime intelligence,
surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting.
The National Defense Industry Association (NDIA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, serves as an educational association that
focuses on all aspects of national security. With 66,700 individual members and 1,800 corporate participants, NDIA’s mission is
“to provide a platform through which leaders in government, industry, and academia can collaborate and provide solutions to
advance the national security and defense needs of the nation.”
In an email announcing NDIA’s selection for Tester of the Year, Lieutenant Commander Andrew “Flo Jo” Floro, Government
Flight Test Director for the MQ-4C Triton Integrated Test Team, expressed his excitement at Matt’s recognition, stating:
“Passing a huge congratulations on behalf of the entire Triton ITT leadership team (and please take
the time to congratulate him when you see him) to Matt Myers for his selection as the NDIA Tester of the Did you know?
Year, US Navy Contractor Award recipient for 2024. His SIGINT project engineer work with the Triton
ITT, program office, and VUP-19 has been transformative for the operational squadron SIGINT system The combination of the Bravo
employment and how the customer leverages collections. Incredible recognition for his expertise and and Zulu nautical signal flags,
dedication to the mission. BZ!” (Bravo Zulu, also referred
to as "BZ") is a naval signal,
In a subsequent letter from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense announcing the Tester typically conveyed by flag-hoist
of the Year selections in all categories, U.S. Department of the Navy T&E Executive Carroll P. Quade or voice radio, meaning "Well
noted: Done" with regard to actions,
operations, or performance.
“Mr. Myers executed 180 flight hours and extensive ground testing for the MQ-4C Triton,
significantly impacting its deployment. He improved test plans, procured advanced equipment, and
provided training and support to operators. His work ensured the successful operational deployment
of Triton’s Integrated Functional Capability-4. By coordinating with test, operational, and customer
communities, he demonstrated the distributed Signals Intelligence Operator Concept of Operations,
crucial for Triton’s success in the Navy Fleet.”
Join us and “Flo Jo” in congratulating Matt for his Tester of the Year award and the outstanding performance that inspired it!

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