Dan Valentine

🎖️ 𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝟮 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 Very informative article by GSA ITC’s Assistant Commissioner, Laura Stanton that highlights the VETS 2 GWAC program, designed to provide federal agencies with access to highly qualified SDVOSBs for IT services, promoting both technological excellence and veteran entrepreneurship. GSA’s VETS 2 GWAC increased its ceiling to $6.1 billion.  https://lnkd.in/edNDJ48n We are proud to announce that our firm, The Ventura Group, Inc. is one of the GSA VETS 2 GWAC prime contract holders. This prestigious contract supports federal agencies with top-tier IT solutions while promoting opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Our dedication to excellence in Enterprise IT, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Services ensures mission success and compliance with the highest standards. Learn more about our capabilities and how we can support your Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity needs. #GSA #SDVOSB #governmentcontracting #Cybersecurity #govcon

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You're Invited! Join Gen. Guetlein, the Space Force's Vice Chief of Space Operations, at the Defense News Conference on Sept. 4th. This event will feature briefings for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, and Marines. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e76qCQGz PANEL TOPICS: - Modernizing the Army and its Battlefield Tactics - A Future-Ready Air Force - Building Space Infrastructure - The Navy’s Unmanned Vehicle Expansion - Technology Priorities for USMC - View from the Hill - The Pentagon's Role in Innovation

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🚨🚨𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙊𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙍𝙊𝙒🚨🚨 Join American Corporate Partners (ACP) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA) to discuss VA benefits directly from the source! 📅Tuesday, June 25th 🕛12:30 pm ET / 9:30 am PT VBA provides multiple benefits to Veterans, survivors, and dependents, including: 💲Compensation 💲Education 💲Insurance 💲Home Loan Guarantee 💲Outreach, Transition Economic Development (OTED) 💲Pension and Fiduciary (P&F), 💲Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E). Nikki Carlson, Management and Program Analyst with the Office of Policy and Oversight, VBA with support from Kaitlin Richards, Assistant Director with the Office of Policy and Oversight, VBA; Amy Kirby, Senior Management and Program Analyst, VBA; and Jamie Statton, Management and Program Analyst, VBA to help answer questions. Whether you’re a Veteran preparing for your transition, a survivor or dependent seeking to understand your benefits, or simply interested in learning more about the VA, this is an event that you won’t want to miss!

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Today's Devotion: "Searching for Comprehension" Produced by BRUCE MCGEE MINISTRIES Sponsored by SKYRIDER COMMUNICATIONS Gary Godard Chief Technical Officer OFFICE: 800-536-7035 HI! The thirsty search for a fountain, not a dried-up pool. Comprehension can only come in the understanding given from Him Who has ALL comprehension. _______SCRIPTURE____________ Ps. 36:9 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light  shall we see light. KJV _______THOUGHT______________ The word THIRSTY is usually used as referring to a physical thing. However, it can also be a spiritual thing. Most youth are thirsty for satisfaction that comes from understanding. Most middle-aged folk think they have found it. Older folk realize that the more we know, the  more we understand how little we know. A spiritual satisfaction can only come from being awashed in the "FOUNTAIN OF LIFE." JESUS is that fountain! Growing to understand God through a study of Jesus slakes the thirst for spiritual comprehension. The word LIGHT is also used in a physical sense. However it can be used in a spiritual sense. For instance, some folk say, "Thank you for shedding  light on that situation." Real spiritual light ONLY comes when we allow God to shed His light on our lives. Jesus is that light! I remember a spring just north of New Chapel Hill Church where I was raised. It was clear, clean water - and tasted wonderful. And, I remember God shedding the light of truth on my sinful soul in that church. When He did, He made me comprehend the fact that I NEEDED Him to satisfy my spiritual thirst, and be the guiding light of my soul. Are you searching for a comprehension of life and all of its hectic action? Take your thirst to Jesus! Get His light shining on your mind, emotions and will! Love ya! Bro. Bruce

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Prioritizing your data and closely monitoring access to it should be a top priority! This advice comes from Regional VP of DoD, Justin Wilkins, who recently discussed effective strategies for safeguarding critical information in federal agencies during an interview with Scoop News Group. One quote resonates well with the work we are doing across the DoD, particularly within the US Navy and United States Marine Corps Justin emphasizes, "It's a matter of when not if, and if I'm monitoring what users are doing, I'm in a good position to reduce the uncertainty, improve my visibility, and ultimately, limit the amount of time an attacker has to cause damage." Highlighting the importance of understanding access rights, automating risk remediation, and implementing solutions for activity monitoring and analytics to fortify federal security amidst rising threats. Taking a data-first approach, including accurate data classification, is crucial for implementing effective security measures. Protecting critical data is essential, and proactive measures can significantly enhance overall security posture. Any questions, feel free to reach out. 🎥 Watch his full interview here:

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Check out the post below to read about my CEO's placement in the Top 50 Most Influential People in Northern VA. #SAICproud of her commitment to SAIC and excellent leadership.

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In reference to my last post,for those of you who don’t know what H2F is all about, please see below. #H2F #H2F24

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Crucial for mission success!

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The proposed program would fund entities that provide legal support to help Veterans and former service members access VA programs, improve their military discharge status or characterization of service, and seek a review of a military record before a board of correction for military or naval records. The aim of this new program would be to increase access to VA programs and benefits — including compensation and pension, education, health care, loans, national cemetery matters, and VA character of discharge determinations.

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Today's Devotion: "The Mustard Seed Faith" Produced by BRUCE MCGEE MINISTRIES Sponsored by SKYRIDER COMMUNICATIONS Gary Godard Chief Technical Officer OFFICE: 800-536-7035 HI! Faith can only work THROUGH you, if you are willing to work WITH the faith that is IN you. _______SCRIPTURE____________ Matt 17:20-21 20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence into yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you. 21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by  prayer and fasting. KJV _______THOUGHT______________   Jesus had given the disciples the authority to remove demons. Yet, here, they were UNABLE to do so! They asked Jesus WHY? The Scripture above is Jesus' answer. The "seed of faith" must GROW, and it takes WORK! The mustard seed, to which Jesus referred, is very small. It can be completely hidden between the thumb and forefinger. Yet, that little seed can grow to heights of 7 to 10 feet! But it must be PLANTED, Then WATERED, Then CULTIVATED, And constantly have CARE! It takes WORK to grow a tree from a  mustard seed. The example of the earthly seed is used to exemplify the "seed of faith" in those who are given to Christ. When we repent of sin, and put Jesus as the Pilot of our spiritual ship through life, we STILL have WORK to do!! That work to cultivate and grow the spiritual seed is: PRAYER, BIBLE STUDY, INVOLVEMENT IN CHURCH, and INVESTMENT in others. Again, my I say, "Faith can only work THROUGH you if you are willing to work WITH the faith that is IN you." Are you, Christian, WORKING the "mustard seed of faith?" Love ya! Bro Bruce

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🚨 Is your agency drowning in legacy code? 🚨 For many Federal Civilian Agencies, outdated systems are not just a challenge—they're a roadblock to innovation. The cost of maintaining legacy systems is rising, and the technical debt keeps piling up. But there’s hope! 💡 AI can be a powerful tool to modernize and automate legacy code, reducing both costs and complexity. Join the ACT-IAC Associates ET: MAI team for an insightful virtual session on: ✅ The growing challenge of legacy code ✅ How AI can accelerate modernization efforts ✅ The risks and best practices for successful AI-powered transformations Date: November 19th @ 12 - 1:30 PM Register here: https://lnkd.in/eAAJMZJx #LegacyCode #AIAutomation #TechModernization #GovTech #ACTIAC #InnovationInGovernment #ETCOI #Associates Robert Wuhrman Frederic de Vaulx Alan Himler Tim Gilday Martial Michel Erin Fitzgibbons Jessica Price Jorge Ferrer, MD, MBA, FAMIA, FHIMSS Michael Berkholtz Pete Tseronis Jerry Hagedorn David Daniel Hernandez Chunlei Ding Paul Tibbits, MD Karlene Stecchi Jeremy Wood

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When you retire from the military, your TRICARE options are limited by where you live, your age, and when you joined the service. The TRICARE website contains everything you need to find the best option for you, but it isn't exactly organized to be easy to navigate. #militaryretirement #healthcare #veteranaffairs

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