Author: Dorina Watermolen

Where precision strike meets precision support

FORT WORTH, Texas – July 10, 2026 – In the complex arena of global defense, mission success is often secured through the precise execution of critical details. Readiness hinges on countless tasks: the timely creation of an account, the swift drafting of a letter of offer and acceptance or the proactive compliance of a critical…
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The SkillBridge advantage: A Marine’s next mission

FORT WORTH, Texas – June 29, 2026 – When Zach Curran retired from the Marine Corps after 22 years of service, he wasn’t worried about hard work.  He had enlisted at 17, deployed to Iraq at 18, served as a helicopter crewman supporting combat and medical evacuation missions, trained future Marines as a drill instructor,…
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Portfolio-driven and fleet-ready: NAVAIR’s faster path to mission capability

FORT WORTH, Texas – June 12, 2026 – The Department of the Navy has always been an organization that adapts. From the flight decks of World War II to the precision-strike networks of today, naval aviation has continuously evolved to meet changing demands. Now, with the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) model, Naval Air Systems Command…
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Behind MQ-25A milestone C: Disciplined support for a new era of carrier aviation

FORT WORTH, Texas – June 5, 2026 – The MQ-25A Stingray Milestone C approval marks a major step for unmanned carrier aviation – and for the teams helping the Navy move this capability from development into production, fielding and sustainment. Following a successful first flight in April, the Navy announced that the MQ-25A received Milestone…
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Diane Alarcon: Serving from every front

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – For Diane Alarcon, service isn’t just a chapter in her life. It’s the thread that ties her story together. As a Program Analyst at StraCon, Alarcon brings a lifetime of military connection and experience to her work. Her journey began in a home where service was a family tradition. With a…
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Jacob Stevenback: From silent service to mission support

    LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – “Equipping the warfighters with the necessary tools and training to accomplish the mission.” For Jacob Stevenback, that mission is personal. After serving eight years on active duty in the U.S. Navy – from nuclear propulsion training to life aboard Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines – Stevenback understands what it means…
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StraCon joins ATSI on NAVAIR AEA contract

FORT WORTH, Texas – May 11, 2026 – StraCon announced its selection as a subcontractor to American Technology Solutions International Corp. (ATSI) on a five-year contract (one base year and four one-year option periods). Together, the team will support the Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) Program Office (PMA-234) under the Program…
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StraCon turns 18.

Built on excellence and integrity, our nearly 400 professionals support 20 critical contracts serving our warfighters. With strong momentum and opportunities ahead, our mission remains unchanged: supporting programs that make a real difference. Thank you to our team, partners and clients for being part of the journey. Here’s to what’s next. About StraCon Founded in…
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Celebrating service: The flight path of Tony Moore

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – Tony Moore’s life reads like a master class in adventure, service and leadership. His journey has taken him from the high-stakes cockpit of an F-14 Tomcat to a civilian career dedicated to protecting those who fly. Whether executing a tense landing on an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf or building…
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StraCon announces the transition of Debbie Paris to Chairman of the Board and Ken Fancher to CEO

FORT WORTH, Texas — May 1, 2026 — StraCon Services Group LLC, a premier provider to U.S. military aviation and defense programs, announced key transitions. Effective May 1, 2026, Debbie Paris will transition to Chairman of the Board, and Ken Fancher will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. This transition marks an important milestone…
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