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2012 Presenting Sponsors
BAE Systems, Inc.
| BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support and services. With approximately 100,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems sales exceeded $36.2 billion in 2009. DynCorp International
| DynCorp International is a global government services provider in support of U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives, delivering support solutions for defense, diplomacy, and international development.
Oshkosh Defense
| Oshkosh Defense is committed to providing the best protection and mobility in its vehicles. Oshkosh Defense produces vehicles that are engineered specifically for difficult missions – to perform in the most threatening of circumstances, through the most treacherous terrain. Prudential
| Prudential companies serve individual and institutional customers worldwide and include The Prudential Insurance Company of America, one of the largest life insurance companies in the U.S. These companies offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, mutual funds, annuities, pension and retirement-related services and administration, asset management, banking and trust services, real estate brokerage franchises, and relocation services. SAIC
| SAIC is a Fortune 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. Telos Corporation
| TELOS goal is to deliver superior IT solutions that meet or exceed their customers' expectations. They focus on secure enterprise solutions that address the unique requirements of the federal government, the military, and the intelligence community, as well as commercial enterprises that require secure solutions. TriWest Healthcare Alliance
| When it comes to providing the best possible service to military families, we at TriWest take our role very seriously. We take pride in the fact that managing the TRICARE program for over 2.8 million beneficiaries is our only line of business. Every member of the TriWest team is dedicated to our customers —and committed to providing access to high-quality health care and customer service to every TRICARE beneficiary in our region. TriWest is one of TAPS' largest supporters for our Survivor Seminars and Good Grief Camps. Their generous donations help to provide program and materials for our families and we are so thankful for their continued support.
2012 Title Sponsors
Health Net
| Health Net is one of the nation's largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Its mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. Health Net is one of TAPS' largest supporters for our Survivor Seminars and Good Grief Camps. Their generous donations help to provide program and materials for our families and we are so thankful for their continued support.
2012 Eagle Sponsors
Alcoa Inc.
| Alcoa is the world's leading integrated aluminum company. Alcoa innovation has been behind major milestones in the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation, consumer electronics and industrial markets. Applied Information Sciences, Inc.
| Since 1982, AIS (Applied Information Sciences, Inc.) has provided software and systems engineering services to enterprise companies and the U.S. government. AIS specializes in application development, business process automation, business intelligence, portals and collaboration services, case management workflow, enterprise content management, legacy modernization and cloud computing services.
CQ Roll Call
| CQ Roll Call provides essential intelligence and grassroots advocacy resources to take action. As the premier source of timely news, objective facts and analysis, and coverage of elections and the politics of legislation, CQ Roll Call keeps their fingers on the pulse of the legislative process and gives their clients the tools they need to maximize their influence. DuPont
| Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in approximately 90 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.
Express Scripts
| Express Scripts makes the use of prescription drugs safer and more affordable for tens of millions of consumers through thousands of employers, government, union and health plans.
Lockheed Martin
| A global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman Corporation
| A leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Skydex
| SKYDEX® Technologies, Inc. develops innovative blast mitigating, cushioning, impact absorbing and vibration attenuation solutions for today’s most important and demanding applications.
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey is the full-service corporate and investment banking arm of SunTrust Banks, Inc. and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We provide comprehensive capital raising, strategic advisory, risk management, and investment solutions to serve the needs of corporate clients across the nation. Textron
| Known around the world for its powerful brands, Textron leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. USO
| As a nonprofit, non-political organization, the USO is now, and always will be, about our troops. Wherever and whenever they go, the USO will be there, until every one comes home.
Highmark Inc.
| Highmark was created in 1996 by the consolidation of two Pennsylvania licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association — Pennsylvania Blue Shield (now Highmark Blue Shield) and Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania (now Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield). We are now one of the largest health insurers in the United States.
United Concordia Companies, Inc.
| With nearly 40 years of experience insuring dental health, United Concordia has the knowledge and expertise necessary to offer flexible benefit options, affordable rates, access to more than 111,000 dentist practicing locations in our Advantage Plus network, and information security that has been certified by the Department of Defense.
2012 Liberty Sponsors
Banfi Vintners Foundation
| The Banfi Vintners Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Banfi Vintners, America's leading wine importer, led today by the children and grandchildren of company founder John F. Mariani, Sr. Encouraged by their success in business, the Mariani family established the Banfi Foundation and from its earnings contributes to leading national charities and higher education through scholarships, fellowships and grants-in-aid. Booz Allen Hamilton
| Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of strategy and technology consulting for nearly a century. Today, Booz Allen is a leading provider of management and technology consulting services to the US government in the defense, intelligence, and civil markets, and also serves corporations, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. DRS Technologies, Inc.
| A leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide.
EOD Technology, Inc.
| EOD Technology, Inc., (EODT) is an employee-owned company that provides munitions response, security services, and critical mission support worldwide in austere and hostile environments. Since 1987, EODT ensures the safety, security, and operational readiness of our customers. We deliver our services on a global scale in high-risk areas. Whether our customers require mine action, IT/communications, convoy, canine, life support or range support, we deliver success. KPMG LLP
| KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. They have 140,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in 146 countries worldwide.
L-3 Communications
| L-3 Communications is a prime contractor in Command, Control and Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C³ISR), Government Services, Aircraft Modernization and Maintenance (AM&M) and has the broadest base of Electronic Systems in the industry. L-3 is also a major provider of homeland defense products and services for a variety of emerging markets. Michelin North America
| Michelin North America is a $7.25 billion dollar a year company operating 18 plants in 16 locations and employs 22,270 people. It manufactures and sells tires for airplanes, automobiles, farm equipment, heavy duty trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and the space shuttle. Michelin Maps and Guides also produce road atlases, road maps and travel guides for all the major cities in North America. National Association of Beverage Importers
| The National Association of Beverage Importers, Inc. (NABI) is a national, tax exempt, trade association representing U.S. importers of alcohol beverages (beer, wine and distilled spirits).
National Beef Packing Company
| National Beef Packing Company is one of the largest beef processing companies in the United States, processing and marketing fresh beef and beef by-products across the U.S. and internationally. Rolls-Royce North America
| Rolls-Royce North America Inc., in Reston, Virginia, supports a wide range of customers in the region including civil and military aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines, corporate and regional operators, public utilities, independent power producers, pipeline operators and on-and-off short oil producers to name a few.
United Technologies Corporation
| United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is a diversified company whose products include Carrier heating and air conditioning, Hamilton Sundstrand aerospace systems and industrial products, Otis elevators and escalators, Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines, Sikorsky helicopters, UTC Fire & Security systems and UTC Power fuel cells.
Van Scoyoc Associates
| Founded in 1990, has emerged as the largest independent government affairs firm in Washington. VSA is an industry leader whose effectiveness is unmatched, even as the leadership in Congress and the White House changes.
2012 Freedom Sponsors
COBHAM
| Cobham is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of leading edge aerospace and defence technology and systems.
Cobham’s products and services have been at the heart of sophisticated military and civil systems for more than 75 years, keeping people safe, improving communications, and enhancing the capability of land, sea, air and space platforms. Disabled American Veterans
| Made up exclusively of men and women disabled in our nation’s defense, the Disabled American Veterans is dedicated to one, single purpose — building better lives for all of our nation’s disabled veterans and their families. EIM USA
| Established in 1996, EIM is a veteran-run company that helps organizations transform their enterprise business processes to improve business outcomes. EIM, a Premier IBM Business Partner, delivers Information Technology consulting, design, planning, and implementation services for organizations looking to rapidly automate enterprise business processes, streamline the management of complex case environments, and turn information into insight. EIM leverages its business process automation expertise, proven methodologies, and technology thought leadership to deliver cost-effective, smart solutions. EIM has a global presence, with offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and South Africa, providing services for the United States Army, United States Air Force, Veteran’s Affairs, the British Ministry of Defence, and clients in the Banking and Retail industries. Elbit Systems of America
| Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products and system solutions focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States , Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Hewlett-Packard Company
| Hewlett-Packard is a technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world. Hewlett-Packard offers consumers a wide range of products and services from digital photography to digital entertainment and from computing to home printing. This comprehensive portfolio helps HP match the right products, services and solutions to their customers' specific needs. IBM
| IBM works with its clients to develop new business designs and technical architectures that allow their businesses the flexibility required to compete in today's networked econmony and global landscape. The business is adjusting its footprint toward emerging geographies, tapping their double-digit growth, providing the technology infrastructure they need, and taking advantage of the talent pools they provide to better service the company’s clients.
Rumsfeld Foundation
| The Foundation supports military charities, rewards leadership and public service at home, and encourages the growth of free political and free economic systems abroad. Through our work in four focus areas, we are committed to promoting self-sufficiency and dignity, liberty and leadership. United States Steel Corporation
| United States Steel Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., is an integrated steel producer with major production operations in the United States, Canada and Central Europe and an annual raw steelmaking capability of 31.7 million net tons. The company manufactures a wide range of value-added steel sheet and tubular products for the automotive, appliance, container, industrial machinery, construction, and oil and gas industries.
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