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Halfaker Supports 6th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo

Las Vegas, NV – Over 3,500 participants joined Halfaker in attendance at the 6th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo from July 19 – 22, 2010 at Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the largest Veteran conference in the nation, the event helped to build business opportunities for our Nation’s Veterans and provided an excellent educational forum on Federal Government contracting opportunities for the record setting number of attendees. Highlighting this year’s event was the participation of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Retired U.S.

Halfaker Supported Army National Guard – Guard Apprenticeship Program Initiative Featured in STAND-TO

Washington, DC – One of the latest arrows in the quiver for Reserve Component (RC) Soldiers to find success in the civilian market is through the Halfaker supported Army National Guard (ARNG) - Guard Apprenticeship Program Initiative (GAPI). GAPI provides opportunities for ARNG and RC Soldiers to attain national occupational skill certification/licensing through civilian job apprenticeships.

Registration Now Open for the Fourth Annual Run Around the Lake for Wounded Warriors

Fairfax Station, VA -- Get outdoors this fall and help Halfaker, J.M. Waller Associates, Inc. and tripol-E support the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) by participating in the Fourth Annual Run Around the Lake for Wounded Warriors. Thanks to all of our supporters last year who collectively made a record donation of $12,512; with your help, we hope to surpass last year’s donation to show our continued appreciation and support of our Nation’s severely injured service men and women.

Halfaker's CEO Featured on MSNBC Women in Combat Segment

Washington, DC – Over 15% of US troops are women and many have been killed or wounded in today’s war on terrorism despite the US Department of Defense’s policy that limits women to non-combat units. On June 11, 2010 Halfaker's CEO, Dawn Halfaker, was featured by military analyst, retired Colonel Jack Jacobs, on MSNBC in a video showcasing the larger role women are playing in combat.

Halfaker Supports Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation Night of Heroes Gala

Washington, DC -- Halfaker provided a donation in support of the Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation’s annual Night of Heroes Gala on June 3, 2010 to help honor America’s warriors in the Intelligence and Special Operations communities. Halfaker’s CEO, Dawn Halfaker, attended the event as well. The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation is a national charity that works in support of military personnel and their families in the areas of financial literacy, housing and support for the wounded.

Halfaker's Chief Operating Officer Supports MS Society’s Chesapeake Challenge for 7th Consecutive Year

Chestertown, MD – For the seventh consecutive year, Halfaker's Mike King rode 100km in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society’s annual Chesapeake Challenge on May 22nd, 2010. This year, Mike raised $300 and was one of 600 cyclists and volunteers who participated in this year’s event to help end the debilitating disease.

Halfaker Helps Support Government Response to the BP Oil Spill

Washington, DC – On April 29, 2010, the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico reached proportions that caused the Federal Government to declare that it was “of national significance.” The declaration paved the way for the Federal Government to assist in the clean up and response effort. Since then, Halfaker has been tirelessly working behind the scenes to support the government’s response to the catastrophe.

Halfaker Announced as Finalist for Deltek Project Excellence Award

Herndon, VA—On May 12, 2010, Deltek, Inc. announced Halfaker as a finalist in the running for its third annual Project Excellence Awards. The Deltek awards recognize outstanding Deltek customer and partner success in improving business processes and performance, increasing profitability and winning new business.

Halfaker Proudly Supports the 6th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo

Las Vegas, NV- This year’s annual National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo will be held from 19-22 July at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. As both a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and supporter of the Army Office of Small Business Programs, Halfaker is proud to play a key role in the event’s coordination and is looking forward to attending the dynamic event.

Halfaker Team Members Serve Hungry Guests at SOME’s Dining Rooms for the Homeless

Thousands of people in the District of Columbia have gotten off the streets, transformed their lives and learned to live independently thanks to the work of So Others Might Eat (SOME). Several Halfaker's team members were honored to support SOME’s mission by serving food to the homeless and extremely poor citizens of Washington DC on April 4th, 2010.