(29 May 2023) We join others in pausing to remember those who died defending freedom and our nation. We are forever in your debt.
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(26 May 2023) Congratulations to Gen CQ Brown on his nomination to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He’s an amazing leader – our nation and our military will continue to be in good hands with Gen Brown!
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(25 May 2023) China continues to prove cyber networks looking to gain a “digital beachhead” in key and enabling domains. Kenya was recently targeted by Chinese hackers against financial institutions as the African nation seeks to distance itself from Beijing. Kenya is attempting to break the Chinese “debt-trap diplomacy” scheme – owing more than $6B as part of a series of secretive deals.
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(17 May 2023) We are hiring! Like the beach? Golf? Fishing? The Gulf Coast is amazing!
#cyber #Space #keeslerafb #hiring
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(11 May 2023) We’ve been following the Chinese Spaceplane for a while on the Final Frontier Flash and it landed on 8 May 2023 after almost ten months in orbit. During that time it demonstrated capability to conduct RPO and presents a flexible – and potentially dangerous – capability to effect LEO assets. The good news? The Space Force demonstrated its ability to maintain Space Domain Awareness…now it’s time to analyze what it was up to. Stay tuned for the next edition of the Final Frontier Flash!
#spaceforce #spacedomainawareness #spaceplane
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(10 May 2023) Our rock star team – Steven Dodson, Dustin Rose, and Rick Farotte – is crushing the development of two Space Intel Fundamentals Courses at Goodfellow! They’ve been on the job less than a month and are on track to deliver the first course six months ahead of schedule – so much so the Det Commander offered, “You are slaying dragons! The speed at which they are currently moving is keeping me on my toes! I may even have to drink a second cup of coffee during the day!”
We’re so grateful for this tight, motivated, focused, and innovative team!!
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(3 May 2023) Hafa Adai and greetings! The Contingency Intelligence Network (CIN) Mobile Training Team is on the road again. We have two teams working half a world apart in Guam and Ft Leavenworth, Kansas. It’s our very own version of the ACE construct, Agile Course Employment. Integrity ISR Subject Matter Experts are utilizing course facilitation methodologies such as exploration, delegation, participation, and sharing to enhance the learning experiences of CIN students. This hands on approach has been essential to success of the course. We remain committed to strengthening national security and increasing lethality through courses like the CIN course.
#training #intelligence #agile
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(2 May 2023) Congratulations to our latest graduating class of ISR University. This Space 100 course was comprised of talented individuals working for the New Zealand Defence Force and RAF. Each one of these graduates has earned the prestigious credential of Certified Space Professional Level 1. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have paid off. You are now equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to the exciting field of space operations, and we have no doubt that you will do great things. To our graduates: we thank you for your service and for representing your country with honor and distinction. We wish you all the best as you continue to pursue your dreams and make a difference in the world. Congratulations once again on this incredible achievement!
Also, a special thanks to our expert instructors who helped the students on their journey: Dr. Joe Bassi, Dr. Larissa Beavers; and Mr. Bryan Card.
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(1 May 2023) As we celebrate #MilitaryAppreciationMonth, we’re thrilled to welcome Rick Farotte back to our team! Rick served our nation as a Naval Intelligence Officer and was critical to the stand up of the first threat-focused course for all Undergraduate Space Trainees at Vandenberg SFB. Now he’s with us at Goodfellow to stand up two new exciting courses focusing on intelligence support to, and operations in, the space domain. He has a Master’s Degree in Space Systems Operations and already making a massive and positive impact for the Space Force! The Det Commander added, “The speed at which they are currently moving is keeping me on my toes! I may even have to drink a second cup of coffee during the day.”
Welcome back Rick!
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(27 April 2023) Brandon Black has been with Integrity ISR for the last 18 months… and makes an outsized impact on the company, our team, and our clients every day. B2 served our Air Force for 20 years in an enlisted and officer capacity, with a passion for training, developing, and inspiring those around him. We won the lottery picking him up after his retirement and he leads – really he’s the driving force – behind our wildly successful Contingency Intelligence Network Course. He continues to give back to the Air Force, ensuring Airmen are prepared to support and operate in denied and contested environments to meet Gen CQ Brown’s charge to Accelerate Change.
B2 is heading out Saturday morning to improve multiple flying wing intelligence professionals across the Pacific theater. We couldn’t be more proud of the work he’s done, his leadership, and his vision as he helps transforms Integrity ISR for more success in the future. Safe travels!
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(26 April 2023) The Contingency Intelligence Network (CIN) Mobile Training Team (MTT) has been on the road and hard at work this year. Last week marked the fourth 2023 CIN MTT course completion. This course is designed to provide standardized training for the CIN, which encompasses the Combat Intelligence Cell (CIC), Mission Planning Cell (MPC), and Squadron Intelligence. The training is intended to improve unit level intelligence (ULI) personnel’s ability to operate and support multi-MDS operations in any Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Our Subject Matter Experts, to include Royce Frengle, Chris Sharp, Robert Sullivan, and Brandon Black, facilitate the CIN course. Throughout the course, students cover various topics including Basic Research Skills and Sources, Intelligence Tools and Communication Systems, CIC Core Functions, MPC Core Functions, Squadron Intelligence Core Functions, and Analysis. The course relies heavily on application, facilitation, and a CAPSTONE event to draw out concepts and enable comprehension.
We applaud the graduates for developing their individual skills and working as a team to demonstrate proficiency in the desired learning objectives. We wish them success in their future endeavors and thank them for their commitment to improving the ULI’s ability to operate in any AOR.
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(20 Apr 2023) Today’s SpaceX Starship test launch suffered what Elon Musk has before described as a “Rapid Unscheduled Deconstruction” following the stage separation failure. The team still gained valuable insight and learning moments as they failed forward to improve and innovate for future launches. Failure isn’t the end – it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and do better next time. Here’s to the SpaceX team for their resilience and dedication to advancing space exploration! #spacex #spaceprofessional
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(19 Apr 2023) We’re thrilled to welcome retiring Air Force Colonel Donald Brunk into Integrity ISR’s SkillBridge program! With over 25 years of military experience, Don brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our organization. As an Air Force Intelligence Officer, he commanded an intel squadron, led numerous intelligence operations, and developed strategies to support critical missions in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. We’re honored to have Colonel Brunk on board and look forward to working with him as he transitions into civilian life!
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(18 April 2023) We’re thrilled to announce our new collaboration with the Space Force at Keesler AFB to teach space-focused cyber courses for future Guardians! This cutting-edge initiative, which will play a critical role in preparing the next generation of space professionals for the challenges of the 21st century.
As a leading provider of space training solutions, we are honored to have been selected to work alongside the Space Force in this important mission. Our team of expert instructors – spearheaded by Taylor Davie and Glenn Reynolds – brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table and we can’t wait to see how they continue to shape the future of space power!
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(11 Apr 2023) Our Goodfellow Team just became a party of 5! Congratulations to Rick Farotte and Steven Dodson for joining us and the 533 TRS Det 1 in West Texas! These two amazing instructors are on the ground floor to launch a brand new pair of space-focused ISR classes for future Guardians. We’re stoked to build on the awesome work happening with our team at Vandenberg – and look forward to what the team under Jeff Montgomery does at Goodfellow!
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(22 March 2023) Foreign Policy nailed this – in laying out their “proposal” for peace, China justified their future plans for dominating East Asia and taking territory they see as theirs. The conundrum we now face is how do we partner with regional nations without providing the spark that compels China to take kinetic action.
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(20 March 2023) Happy Three Year Anniversary Dee Zimmerman! In addition to being an all around great guy, Dee is an all around “does everything” kind of guy. Dee’s active duty achievements include being a graduate of the Defense Language Institute (Arabic), C-130 E/H Navigator (NVG combat and tactical low level qualified), TALCE Operations Officer, Senior Intelligence Officer, Theater Airlift Liaison Officer to the US Army, Senior Intelligence Officer for 433 Airlift Wing, and Chief of Targeting for the Joint Information Operations Warfare Center (JIOWC). Dee holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Corrections. While at Integrity, Dee has served as an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Subject Matter Expert and Senior Instructor. Dee has developed and taught courses, as well as taught allied Intelligence Officers during lengthy, short notice deployments in the Middle East. And that doesn’t include his service as a Director of Business Development, Proposal Writing, Recruiting, and keeping our partners happy with timely data calls. Dee “gets the big picture”! We are happy to have you as an employee and look forward to another three years!
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(9 March 2023) The DNI released their unclassified Annual Threat Assessment yesterday – and, not surprising, China is front and center in the document as the IC focuses on their “coordinated, whole-of-government tools to demonstrate strength and compel neighbors to acquiesce to its preferences, including its land, sea, and air claims in the region and its assertions of sovereignty over Taiwan.” The assessments are timely and relevant as President Xi begins his third term at the head of the CCP and his nation. They discuss Beijing’s continued attempts at influence operations, growth in military and space capabilities, and a keen eye towards China’s moves to deepen their economic ties and control over rare earth minerals to use as economic weapons in the future (see also: Russia’s natural gas pipelines into Europe).
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(7 March 2023) How can Global Space University increase your knowledge and your earning potential? You’re hearing it directly from our students! #TuesdayTestimonials
#GlobalSpaceUniversity #CertifiedSpaceProfessional #CSP #ProfessionalDevelopment
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(1 March 2023) March is Women’s History Month. Do you know that from 2022 through 2025, the U.S. Mint is releasing new quarters featuring American women who changed the nation and the world? Start checking your change!
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(23 February 2023) Jason Dean, CSP2 is our Space Team Lead as well as the Global Space University Program Manager! Jason has been with us almost three years after a successful 20-year career in Space operations, strategy, and training. He successfully built the Space Force Association’s Certified Space Professional Program including the governance, curriculum, testing options, and instructor cadre. He’s made an incredible impact on the Space Domain and definitely “living the dream”!
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(21 February 2023) We’re thrilled to welcome Laurie Seymour to our team as our new Financial Controller and Senior Accountant! Laurie brings more than 15 years of accounting, program management, and leadership experience to the job – she’s a great fit to help fuel our continued growth!
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(16 February 2023) The results are in! Our Analytical Writing 200 course garners the best student response to date! 4.95/5.00
We like to brag about our STUDENTS because they are AMAZING! We love to teach them! They are engaged, intelligent, and dedicated to their craft. Because of the interaction with our high level SMEs they love what they learn, and our country is the beneficiary. We have created a course that conquers the fear of writing. (Well, it will help.)
The American ENLISTED FORCE has been the envy of every country Integrity ISR has taught in, and it is because of the investment by LEADERS in the enlisted force that we get credit for such an amazing compliment.Leaders, please contact us and find out how to schedule and enroll your team now!
peoplefirst #weknowISR #forcemultiplier
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(13 February 2023) Dr. Desirée Markham joined our team today at Goodfellow AFB! She brings a wealth of educational, ISR, and leadership knowledge. Desirée is an accomplished broadcaster, producer, ISR practitioner, and curriculum developer and instructor. We’re incredibly happy to welcome her to the Integrity ISR family!
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(13 February 2023) Happy Monday! Start your week off by taking a look at the latest Final Frontier Flash. It was another couple of weeks without a launch from China, but there was still some interesting reporting out there. Russia had its first launch of 2023 (an environmental monitoring GEO satellite), and one of its suspicious LEO satellites, Cosmos 2499, managed to have its SECOND debris generating event. Get your copy of the FFF here.
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(10 February 2023) Every night we make dinner and enjoy family time with the kids. In order to connect, we ask each other what we learned that day. I’ve learned a ton from those interactions. What have you learned this week that would be beneficial for others to know?
#knowledgeispower #learningeveryday
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Integrity ISR Accomplishments under New Leadership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rhonda Sheya | +1 720-345-4969 | rhonda.sheya@ussfa.org
Williamsburg, VA – (1 February 2023) Since taking over as CEO in September 2022, Danielle Storan and the Integrity ISR Senior Leadership Team successfully expanded the company’s business, strengthened the foundation for future growth, and forged new partnerships to benefit the Integrity ISR team.
Over the last three months, Integrity ISR was awarded its first two prime contracts: one providing security access controls for the US Army and one conducting EW/Cyber training for the US Space Force. Integrity continues to be a highly desired teammate, offering significant ISR, Space, and Cyber past performance.
Integrity was on two winning teams since September, resulting in two new subcontracts under US Air Force. Integrity is on seven separate teams competing under the Enterprise Cyber Capabilities (EC2) solicitation. Integrity also expanded work with international partners under its training platform, ISR University, providing comprehensive ISR, space, and cyber training programs. Integrity ISR signed a new Joint Venture, Integrity Strategic Pointe, LLC, with Chickasaw Nation Industries. Integrity Strategic Pointe is eligible to receive direct awards of up to $100M due to its 8(a) tribal status.
In December 2022, Ms. Storan was appointed to the US Space Force Association (SFA) Board of Directors, working to grow the only organization dedicated solely to serving the US Space Force and its Guardians. Ms. Storan is leading the joint efforts between Integrity ISR and SFA in the development and execution of Global Space University, which provides training and certification to space professionals.
Integrity ISR successfully joined the DoD’s SkillBridge Program which trains and develops separating and retiring military members. Under the program, Integrity ISR will provide robust Instructor training and internship opportunities via ISR University.
Ms. Storan strengthened Integrity’s foundation for future growth by partnering with Insperity, Inc., to open health benefits, training programs, and competitive savings plans to Integrity employees that would otherwise not be affordable for a small business.
In 2023, Integrity ISR looks to grow its government customer base with non-DOD agencies and increase its cybersecurity offerings while continuing to expand its work with existing DOD government and industry partners.
About Integrity ISR:
Integrity ISR offers a wide range of services for C4ISR, Space, and Cyberspace strategy, training, and operations that enable personnel to operate in any domain under any conditions, from permissive to highly contested/denied environments. Our number one priority is to strengthen U.S. national security by increasing U.S. readiness and lethality, building the capabilities of U.S. allies, and fostering increased interoperability for tomorrow’s coalition warfighters.
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(1 February 2023) It’s Threat of the Day Wednesday…and February. Today we take a look at Shijian 21.
Do you want to learn more about space? Take a look at the courses we offer.
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(27 January 2023) We are hiring! Check out our available positions!
#ISRExcellence!
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(19 January 2023) You know you miss Threat of the Days! We know you do too. Here’s a flashback to your past or an open source version of your present. More details on Su-57 capabilities in the next edition of The Intel Flash.
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(13 January 2023) Give your space professional career a head start in 2023!
Now you can achieve Certified Space Professional (CSP) Level 2 through our test-out option.
Not one for tests? All January, get an early registration discount for all March 2023 courses. Save 20% on Space 200 by visiting our Linked-In site!
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(10 January 2023) Happy 2023 to everyone! December turned into a Chinese “Launchapalooza” conducting 9 launches in less than 4 weeks. Several of those launches carried national security payloads…there were no less than 4 new Shiyan (experiment) missions, another Yaogan 36 triplet, and the 4th high resolution Gaofen 11 (JB-16).
2023 looks like it will be equally sporting. First up, it seems like there’s a Shijian satellite (SJ-23) coming in the first half of this month. Looks like SJ-23 could be a follow-on to the SJ-13 communications satellite launched in 2017 with the DHF-4E bus.
This edition of the FFF is packed. Check it out here.
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(1 January 2023) Happy New Year from All of Us at Integrity ISR. Wishing everyone a prosperous and safe 2023!
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#CombatProven