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Halfaker's CEO Featured in BusinessWeek Article Offering Advice to Future Veterans Looking to be Entrepreneurs

Washington, DC -  Halfaker's CEO, Dawn Halfaker, is featured in February’s BusinessWeek Magazine.  The article hopes to inspire and guide separating soldiers who are looking to start their own companies and features tested advice from 11 veterans who used their experience in the military to launch their own companies.

Halfaker's CEO, Dawn Halfaker, Teaches a Leadership Course at the United States Military Academy

On January 23, 2009, CPT (Ret) Dawn Halfaker was featured as a guest lecturer at the United States Military Academy (USMA) to help prepare the cadets in the Battle Command elective for the challenges that await them as commissioned officers.

Halfaker's CEO Appointed to Department of Labor Advisory Committee on Veterans’ Employment, Training, and Employer Outreach

WASHINGTON - Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao appointed Dawn Halfaker as a member of the Advisory Committee on Veterans’ Employment, Training, and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO) on January 9, 2009.  Secretary Chao shared with Dawn, “Your willingness to give us your time and the benefit of your experience to help us serve America’s veterans is much appreciated.”  Dawn Halfaker accepted the appointment with a great sense of honor and duty to her fellow veterans.  Dawn is looking forward to serving on the Committee under the leadership of the newly appointed Secretary of Labor Hilda

Halfaker's CEO Featured in SUCCESS Magazine

Dawn Halfaker, President and CEO of Halfaker and Associates, LLC, is featured in the December 2008 issue of SUCCESS Magazine. The article recounts Dawn's career in the Army and how she adapted and overcame her injury to start a successful small business.

Serving in the military had been a dream job.  Dawn wanted to lead soldiers in combat.  She wanted to be put to the test.  "I loved it.  I was always off to the next adventure," she says.  "So much of my life and my identity were wrapped up in what I did."

Halfaker's CEO Shares her Thoughts on Resilience in a Panel Discussion at the DoD Warrior Resilience Conference

The Warrior Resilience Conference: Partnership with the Line was held November 18-20, 2008 and was sponsored by the Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, Resilience and Prevention Directorate. The objectives of the conference were as follows:

Halfaker's CEO is a Featured Speaker at the Drug Enforcement Administration Honoring Our Veterans Program

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Honoring Our Veterans Program took place on November 3, 2008 at the DEA Headquarters in Arlington, VA. The program focused on paying tribute to those in the DEA who have served and continue to serve in the United Stated Armed Forces. The program included formal military honors and remarks by the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Administrator, Ms. Elyse Sharpe, and Mr. Phillip Springer, Group Supervisor of the DEA Houston Division. Acting Administrator of the DEA, Ms. Michele M.

Halfaker's CEO Speaks About the Challenges Associated with Transitioning from the Military to the Civilian Workforce

The National Chamber Foundation held an event to educate interested businesses and organizations on how we can train and employ our veterans and their families as they transition back into the workforce and provide ongoing employment opportunities to our reservists and National Guard.   The event hosted members of the business and veteran's affairs community who are actively engaged in this issue and highlight their efforts. 

Halfaker to Receive Department of Defense Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Achievement Award

Halfaker and Associates to Receive Department of Defense Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Achievement AwardDoD SDVOSB Logo

The Department of Defense (DoD) has selected Halfaker and Associates, LLC (Halfaker) to receive theService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Achievement Award. Out of numerous nominations, only the most exceptional service-disabled veteran-owned companies were selected. Halfaker will be formally recognized on November 17, 2008 at the SDVOSB Awards Ceremony in the Pentagon Conference Center.

Local Firms, Halfaker and J.M. Waller, Raise Over $10,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project

On a beautiful, early October morning, over 165 runners and walkers, plus several enthusiastic volunteers and onlookers, combined to make the Run for Wounded Warriors at Burke Lake Park a great success.  The second annual 4.7 mile run/walk was organized by J. M. Waller Associates, Inc.

Halfaker and Veterans Participate as Honorary Observers at the 2008 Deutsche Bank Championship

Deutsche Bank and Halfaker honored two Veterans as “Honorary Observers” at the 2008 Deutsche Bank Championship. The PGA Honorary Observer Program is designed to provide individuals with a unique opportunity to have exclusive access inside the ropes with PGA Players and see the competition up close.