Lieutenant General Stephen “Steph” Twitty retired from the U.S. Army after 36 years of distinguished military service as an infantry officer. < Back Lieutenant General Stephen “Steph” Twitty Training Advisory Board Lieutenant General (LTG) Stephen “Steph” Twitty retired from the U.S. Army after 36 years of distinguished military service as an infantry officer. He has commanded units at nearly every echelon and served multiple combat tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. Prior to retirement in 2020, Lieutenant General Twitty served as Deputy Commander of United States European Command (EUCOM) where he was responsible for the day-to-day strategic planning, coordination, integration, and execution of all U.S. air, naval, and land (multi-domain) operations on the European continent. From 2016 to 2018, he was the 38th commander of First Army which partners with Army Reserve and Army National Guard leadership to advise, assist, and train Reserve Component formations. LTG Twitty has extensive experience inside the Pentagon, the Joint Staff, Army Staff, EUCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, FORSCOM, ISAF-Afghanistan, and Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. His awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (3 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Bronze Star Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Meritorious Service Medal (5 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Joint Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Achievement Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), the Combat Infantry Badge with Star, the Expert Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Army Staff Identification Badges.

SHANNON JONES Chief Human Resources Officer With over 20 years of experience transforming organizational cultures, leading through rapid change, and building high-performing teams, Shannon Jones serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Valiant. Prior to joining Valiant, Shannon led HR operations for PAE's International Logistics and Stabilization Business Area, a $900M portfolio that supported the U.S. government and allied nations' missions in over 60 countries across the globe and a multinational workforce comprised of 5,000 employees. Shannon’s career includes a unique combination of consulting, private, and public-sector experience, including HR leadership roles at GoDaddy and the University of Arizona. Shannon is a certified Senior Human Resources Professional. She received her master’s degree from the University of Oregon’s College of Education and her bachelor’s degree University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. < Back

Lieutenant General Terry R. Ferrell Training Advisory Board Terry R. Ferrell (born 1962) is a retired lieutenant general (LTG) in the United States Army with 37 years of service, who last served as the commanding general of United States Army Central from March 8, 2019, to August 4, 2021. A native of Logan, West Virginia, Lieutenant General Terry Ferrell was commissioned in 1984 as an Armor Officer upon graduating from Marshall University. His assignments include multiple joint and operational tours, and staff assignments at numerous levels, as well as several commands. Highlights include commanding 3d Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized) based in Fort Stewart, Georgia, and deployed in support of Operation JOINT FORGE and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. He then commanded 2d Brigade, 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized), and deployed in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Following Brigade Command, Lieutenant General Ferrell assumed duties as Chief of Staff, 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized) in Fort Stewart, Georgia. After his tour as Division Chief of Staff, he assumed duties as Assistant Division Commander (Support) and later Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver), 2d Infantry Division in the Republic of Korea. Following his return to the United States, Lieutenant General Ferrell served as Commanding General, National Training Center at Fort Irwin and then commanded Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Most recently, he served as the Commanding General, 7th Infantry Division in Joint Base Lewis-McChord. LTG Ferrell's military education includes completion of the Armor Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Combined Services Staff School, Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Counseling and Rehabilitation from Marshall University, a Master of Business Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. His awards and badges include the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster (2), Silver Star Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster (2), Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. < Back

All (118) News (20) Other Pages (98) 118 items found for "" News (20) Valiant Launches Training Advisory Board Focused on Customer Alignment and Supporting the Compan... Valiant Launches Training Advisory Board Focused on Customer Alignment and Supporting the Company’s Growth Strategy HERNDON, Va., February 16, 2023 – Valiant announced today the formation of the company’s Training Advisory Board, a group of proven leaders in Warfighter training who will advise the company on customer alignment and support its aggressive growth strategy in the military training market. Valiant is the leading provider of training and readiness solutions to the U.S. Army, and a top training services provider for the U.S. Department of Defense. The Training Advisory Board's primary goals will be to provide the company with guidance and insight on industry trends, customer needs, and market opportunities. Comprising experienced leaders with broad expertise, the board will also work closely with Valiant's executive team to ensure the company's solutions remain aligned with customer expectations. “As a leader in the military training market, it’s essential that we stay attuned to the voice of our customer,” said Dan Corbett, Valiant’s Chief Executive Officer. “Each member of this Board has an impressive military service record, key industry relationships, and extensive Warfighter training expertise, which will be invaluable as we work to deliver transformational training solutions for our customers and seek to aggressively expand in this critical market.” Valiant’s Training Advisory Board comprises: LTG Terry R. Ferrell (Ret.), who retired after 37 years of military service, and whose assignments included multiple joint and operational tours, staff assignments at numerous levels, and several commands; most recently served as commanding general of U.S. Army Central LTG Stephen “Steph” Twitty (Ret.), who retired after 36 years of military service as an infantry officer, and commanded units at nearly every echelon, including serving multiple combat tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait; most recently served as Deputy Commander of United States European Command (EUCOM) MG James K. “Red” Brown (Ret.), who retired after 39 years of military services, and who served in multiple command and leadership positions within the Army National Guard, most recently as Deputy Commanding General – Army National Guard, US Army Forces Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina MG Patrick M. Hamilton (Ret.), who retired after 35 years of military service and served in multiple leadership and command roles, and most recently served as commanding general of the 36th Infantry Division “Each of these individuals has unparalleled knowledge of the mission and training needs of the U.S. military and its partner nations,” said Hector Alvarez, General Manager and SVP of Valiant’s Training and Readiness business unit. “Their strategic guidance will help strengthen Valiant’s ability to train today’s Warfighter for tomorrow’s most critical missions, and they’ll be instrumental in driving Valiant’s growth strategy for 2023 and beyond.” About Valiant Valiant empowers our customers’ most critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. Valiant’s 5,000 employees enable government departments and agencies, global peacekeepers, relief workers, and disaster response teams to complete their missions efficiently and effectively in some of the most complex environments worldwide. Valiant deploys expertise for customers in the areas of Training, Simulation, and Readiness; Critical Mission and Language Support; Advanced Logistics & Sustainment; Intelligence & Analysis Solutions; Global Contingency & Stability Operations; and Facility Modernization, Operations, and Maintenance. Valiant is based in Herndon, Va., and is a closely held corporation of GC Valiant LP, along with other shareholders. For more information, visit www.onevaliant.com, and follow Valiant on LinkedIn or Facebook. For media inquiries: Justin Garrison Sr. Director of Communications, Marketing & Strategy M: +1 864 607 5943 E: justin.garrison@onevaliant.com Valiant Awarded $530 Million IDIQ Contract by Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support for Subsiste... Valiant Awarded $530 Million IDIQ Contract by Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support for Subsistence Prime Vendor Full-Line Food Distribution Services HERNDON, Va., February 9, 2023 – Valiant announced today that the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support has awarded the company a $530 million single award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) follow-on contract. Under this IDIQ, Valiant will perform full-line food distribution services to land-based U.S. Navy, Army, and Air Force military establishments and embassy locations, as well as U.S. Navy vessels arriving at ports within the Southern Arab Peninsula and Nations of East Africa region. As the incumbent prime service provider to this area of operation, Valiant will continue supporting customers across 26 countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Djibouti, Kenya, and Oman, and begin provisioning services to U.S. military customers throughout Somalia. “Valiant is proud to continue our longstanding operations as a subsistence prime vendor supporting U.S. military forces worldwide,” said Pete Capwell, Valiant’s SVP and General Manager of Mission Support. “This award expands Valiant’s position as a leading provider of food distribution services across CENTCOM and AFRICOM.” Since 2017, Valiant has successfully performed subsistence prime vendor operations for this program, including procurement, warehousing, and food distribution services, delivering exceptionally high fill rates to empower critical missions in a geopolitically dynamic environment. About Valiant Valiant empowers our customers’ most critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. Valiant’s 5,000 employees enable government departments and agencies, global peacekeepers, relief workers, and disaster response teams to complete their missions efficiently and effectively in some of the most complex environments worldwide. Valiant deploys expertise for customers in the areas of Training, Simulation, and Readiness; Critical Mission and Language Support; Advanced Logistics & Sustainment; Intelligence & Analysis Solutions; Global Contingency & Stability Operations; and Facility Modernization, Operations, and Maintenance. Valiant is based in Herndon, Va., and is a closely held corporation of GC Valiant LP, along with other shareholders. For more information, visit www.onevaliant.com, and follow Valiant on LinkedIn or Facebook. For media inquiries: Justin Garrison Sr. Director of Communications, Marketing & Strategy M: +1 864 607 5943 E: justin.garrison@onevaliant.com Valiant Awarded $67 Million Contract by United States Army for Joint Training Analytical Support... Valiant Awarded $67 Million Contract by United States Army for Joint Training Analytical Support Across Europe HERNDON, Va., February 7, 2023 – Valiant announced today that the U.S. Army’s Theater Contracting Center (TCC) in Kaiserslautern has awarded the company a five-year non-personal services contract with a maximum value of $67 million to provide Joint Training Analytical Support (JTAS) to U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) J7, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), and Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) in their execution of the USEUCOM Joint Training and Exercise Program (JTEP), the Joint and Individual Staff Training (JIST) Program, and the Joint Training System (JTS). “Valiant is honored to continue our 60 years of experience developing training solutions in support of the U.S. European Command Joint Training and Exercise Directorate (ECJ7),” said Dan Corbett, Valiant’s Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to maintaining our vital role to improve the warfighting readiness of our joint force in coordination with our allies and partners.” As a leading provider of training and readiness services, Valiant supports all phases of the JTS, including military staff training, military exercise planning, simulations programming, Department of Defense budgeting, Joint Event Life Cycle event design, event facilitation, military exercise control, exercise assessments, and readiness and lessons learned analysis. Under this contract, Valiant will support joint training and exercise efforts at multiple locations within the USEUCOM and USAFRICOM areas of responsibility. “Valiant looks forward to continuing our joint and combined training in Europe and Africa to increase the readiness of the joint force as we work to strengthen relationships and interoperability with our allies and partners through the JTEP,” added Ashlee Dominguez, Valiant’s Vice President of Intelligence and Analysis Solutions. About Valiant Valiant empowers our customers’ most critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. Valiant’s 5,000 employees enable government departments and agencies, global peacekeepers, relief workers, and disaster response teams to complete their missions efficiently and effectively in some of the most complex environments worldwide. Valiant deploys expertise for customers in the areas of Training, Simulation, and Readiness; Critical Mission and Language Support; Advanced Logistics & Sustainment; Intelligence & Analysis Solutions; Global Contingency & Stability Operations; and Facility Modernization, Operations, and Maintenance. Valiant is based in Herndon, Va., and is a closely held corporation of GC Valiant LP, along with other shareholders. For more information, visit www.onevaliant.com, and follow Valiant on LinkedIn or Facebook. View All Other Pages (98) GSA Commercial Price List | Valiant Commercial Price List TAMMY SCHMIDT, General Manager - Training & Readiness, Valiant Integrated Services TAMMY SCHMIDT General Manager - Training & Readiness Tammy Schmidt serves as General Manager and Senior Vice President, leading the Training and Readiness vertical for Valiant. As an accomplished leader with over 20 years in the defense industry, Tammy has held roles of increasing responsibility at Valiant since 2018. She leverages her experience to drive growth across a portfolio providing premier training readiness and services in support of the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and NATO partners and allies in over 50 locations across the world – including Germany, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. Tammy holds a master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Peay State University, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Columbus State University, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. She lives outside of Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband Don and daughters Emmy and Charlotte, and is a proud mom of her Coast Guard daughter Cameron. < Back Advisory Boards | Valiant Client Advisory Board Training Advisory Board View All Search Results