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Oct 11, 2012

Salient Federal Solutions Announces Anthony Gray, Director of Business Development, Racing to Support Veterans Transitioning Out of Military in Triathlon

Making a Difference to Support the COMMIT Foundation and Veterans Transitioning Out of the Military FAIRFAX, VA – Octobe...

Making a Difference to Support the COMMIT Foundation and Veterans Transitioning Out of the Military FAIRFAX, VA – October 11, 2012 -Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. (Salient), a leading provider of information technology, engineering, and intelligence analytic services to agencies in the intelligence, defense, homeland security, cyber security, and federal civilian markets, today announced Anthony Gray, Director of Business Development, will be racing to support the COMMIT Foundation in the triathlon. The race will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 20. The COMMIT Foundation focuses on meaningful transition for veterans as they move from the uniformed services to the private sector. “Our goal is to create serendipity for them as they take those important first steps,” says COMMIT Executive Director Anne Meree Craig. “Through our work, I am continuously reminded that with a little bit of time, effort, and extra thought, you can drastically change someone’s life for the better. We sincerely appreciate Anthony’s support for our cause and we promise to pay it forward.” COMMIT recently supported Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officer, LT Brad Snyder, (Naval Academy ’06 graduate) as he began his successful transition out of the Navy after he lost his vision while rushing to the aid of severely injured coalition warriors and detonated a secondary Improved Explosive Device (IED) in Afghanistan on 7 September 2011. One year to the day of his combat injury, Snyder swam in the London Paralympics and earned his second medal of the event. Salient’s Gray will be participating in this triathlon to support Snyder, and other veterans transitioning out of the military by donating to the COMMIT Foundation. “This year, I’m especially honored to race for the COMMIT Foundation,” says Gray. “I’m humbled and honored to compete to support Brad and other veterans transitioning out of the military.” “Based on Salient’s strong support of community, we are proud to support Anthony’s fundraiser for the COMMIT Foundation. We encourage all employees to make a difference in the communities where they live and work,” says Brad Antle, CEO of Salient. “We applaud Anthony’s perseverance to not only being an industry thought leader, but also a humanitarian leader in our company and across the contracting community. We are extremely proud of the effort and dedication Anthony has given to the COMMIT foundation and the military veterans that it serves.” Antle also comments that “Salient has great respect and admiration for our country’s veterans, reservists and their family members. Through our Make a Difference Program, we are committed to support a variety of programs including those benefitting wounded warriors, families of deployed service members and programs such as COMMIT Foundation that assist with veteran reintegration. We value the sacrifices that our service members and their families make each day and commit to do our part to tangibly express our appreciation.” Gray is the Business Development Director of the Transportation and Logistics Division under the Salient’s Federal Mission Support Solutions (FMSS) business unit. He leads the team in all Business Development opportunities supporting Salient’s existing programs at the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). About Salient Federal Solutions: Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of Federal IT and engineering solutions enabling government and industry to respond quickly to new or surge mission requirements with exactly the right people, skills, expertise, and technical solutions. The company works to accelerate mission impact by delivering highly adaptable technology services, engineering solutions, and domain expertise enabling customers to rapidly meet the pressing requirements of today, while anticipating tomorrow’s evolving challenges. Salient Federal Solutions is headquartered in Fairfax, Va., with offices in Colorado Springs, Orlando, San Diego, and Tampa. More information is available at www.salientfed.com. Salient has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Most Promising Companies.

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  • Aug 1, 2012

    Female Mentoring Workshop in Palo Alto, CA

    We hope this finds you well and sincerely appreciate your taking the time to read this as we need your help in getting the word out. We are looking for female veterans who have recently made the move from the military to the private sector. We are looking for talented females who have served our country that would benefit from spending two days in Palo Alto as part of a special, intimate mentorship session with a phenomenal group of business executives. The COMMIT Foundation is excited to announce that the application process for the Female Veteran Mentoring Workshop is now open. Twelve talented female veterans will participate in a meaningful day of mentorship and relationship building as they spend time with twelve female leaders from the private sector. The workshop will take place in Palo Alto, CA on November 8 and 9, 2012. All expenses for the veterans will be paid. Events are centered around the idea of inspiring and assisting transitioning veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts to transition to the civilian workforce. The event will be comprised of a dinner on day one, and then two sessions on day two, morning and afternoon, featuring distinguished keynotes speakers including business executives. Session topics may include leadership training, goal driven initiatives, and how to apply the lessons learned in the military order to the corporate, business, and entrepreneurial worlds. The seminar will double as a networking forum among participants providing the base of a professional support group among the veterans. I ask that you please send this application link to three female veterans that you think might be interested in applying. The application process closes on August 31, 2012. You can learn more about our mentoring workshops by watching this video. Thank you for your willingness to COMMIT to our cause. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us should you have any questions.

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  • Jun 1, 2012

    Wounded Navy Veteran Loses Sight but has Vision for Helping Others in the Same Boat

    Navy veteran Lt. Brad Snyder and SargesList team up to raise money for the COMMIT Foundation by supporting his valiant athletic determination at the 2012 Paralympic Games. SargesList, a trusted resource for military classifieds, job-seeking, and military community resources, is supporting Navy officer, Lt. Brad Snyder and other veterans who are seeking meaningful life after combat. Snyder, who lost his vision when he was injured by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan on September 7, 2011, will be competing in the 2012 Paralympic games in London. Snyder, who was a competitive swimmer at the United States Naval Academy, will be participating in a number of swimming events at the Games. One year to the day that the U.S. sailor lost his sight after stepping on a battlefield bomb, he’ll be wearing American colors, swimming for gold, as he competes in the 400 meter freestyle. To celebrate Snyder’s valiant efforts in the Paralympics and honor his commitment to other wounded warriors, SargesList, the official sponsor of the Team Brad Fundraiser, will be hosting nation-wide events on September 7, 2012. “I’m going to show people that I’m not going to let this beat me. I’m not going to let blindness build a brick wall around me. I am going to find a way forward, ”said Snyder. “Participating in the Paralympics demonstrates to people there shouldn’t be anything getting in the way of pursuing your own happiness or being successful.” Snyder credits the COMMIT Foundation with helping him transition into next phase of his life. As a way to thank the foundation, Snyder has requested proceeds from SargesList’s fundraiser go to The COMMIT Foundation so other veterans may benefit. SargesList is spearheading fundraising efforts that include corporate sponsorship, T-shirt sales, fundraising and the organization of worldwide events on September 7, 2012 at participating VFWs and local base establishments. “We find with a little bit of extra time, thought and action, we can make a tremendous impact for our nation’s veterans,” said Anne Meree Craig, Executive Director of The COMMIT Foundation. For Snyder, this has included assistance in finding appropriate housing, furnishings, a job, pool time at Loyola University Maryland and contact with his coach, Brian Loeffler, who is preparing him for competition. “When I heard that The COMMIT Foundation’s founders poured their own personal finances into helping Brad reach his goals, I knew that we were partnering with a worthwhile organization. After 48,594 U.S military being killed and wounded from the War on Terror, Brad is standing strong for America on a very visible day so close to the anniversary of 9/11. It’s a powerful message Brad is sending and I wonder if he even knows the significance yet.” says Lisa Klinkhammer, CEO of SargesList. Their collective goal is to raise $25,000.

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  • May 1, 2012

    A Successful Rooftop Event!

    The COMMIT Foundation’s first rooftop discussion was a successful one! Participants in the evening’s event included recently transitioned veterans, executives from a dozen corporations and a handful of non-profits that are all working together to make a difference in the lives of veterans. Amongst many other things, we discussed crafting one’s narrative, what skill sets translate to the business world and how to add value to an organization. Emmy Probasco, a Naval Academy graduate and Rhodes Scholar who is currently out-processing from the Navy, gave credit to COMMIT for helping her make tough decisions about next steps. Brad Snyder, a Naval Academy graduate and Wounded Warrior, credited COMMIT for helping him transition by providing him a clear path. COMMIT worked with the SOCOM Care Coalition and provided Brad a corporate internship, a re-location to Baltimore and a place to live. COMMIT has also been intimately involved in facilitating Brad’s training for the paralympics in London where he will go for gold in multiple swimming events. We are so honored to be a part of his team! General (Ret.) Mike Nardotti, Vietnam veteran, former JAG of the Army and currently a partner at Patton Boggs, is a COMMIT mentor. At Thursday’s event, he spoke about veterans with multiple deployments since 9-11 and their entry into the private sector. He commended their leadership skills and ability to make tough decisions due to the situations they’ve been in downrange. “Decision-makers are what businesses need, particularly in these tough times.” GDC4S Vice President Bill Weiss discussed the benefits of hiring veterans and how in the midst of a drawdown in overseas conflicts, companies can benefit from an experienced group of men and women who truly know their business and have the leadership skills to make a difference in the space. The COMMIT Foundation creates serendipity for men and women as they transition from the uniformed services to the private sector. We build solutions around individuals and focus on quality and impact. We are thankful to the corporate sponsors from Thursday’s event, which included General Dynamics C4 Systems, The Chertoff Group, Cloudera, BB&T, Berico Technologies, Oxpoint Holdings, American Continental Group and 7-Eleven. We are excited to announce that all funds raised from this event will go towards our female mentoring workshop to be held this fall.

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  • Apr 5, 2012

    The COMMIT Foundation Announces its Formation

    On April 10, 2012 The COMMIT Foundation proudly announced its formation at a gathering of MissionLink at the Towers Club in Vienna, Virginia. While the COMMIT founders have been actively and successfully transitioning veterans since 2006, the organization officially formed in March 2012. “We realized the work that needed to be done in the space and the tremendous impact we could have by harnessing our networks and our resources,” said COMMIT Executive Director, Anne Meree Craig. The COMMIT Foundation and the SOCOM Care Coalition spoke to the group of nearly 100 MissionLink CEOs garnering the private sector support for meaningful veteran employment. The organizations will work closely together to ensure our men and women leaving uniform are being transitioned the right way.

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  • Mar 1, 2012

    First Rooftop Discussion

    On July 26, 2012, the COMMIT Foundation will host it's first Rooftop Discussion at the Executive Tower in Washington, DC. We are meeting to discuss who we are, what we stand for and what we plan to accomplish over the next year. Some of the vets we have sponsored will be in attendance. All monies raised from this event will fund our Female Mentoring Workshop that will be held in Palo Alto on November 9, 2012. The COMMIT Foundation sincerely appreciates the following companies who sponsored the Rooftop Discussion. They have committed to our mission and we will pay it forward.

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