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VT Griffin Honored as DPW Support Contractor of the Year

VT Griffin is proud to annouce its recognition as “Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Support Contractor of the Year” at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia Installation.  The recognition honors excellence in contractual accomplishment and support of the installation’s DPW mission.  The awards ceremony will take place on April 8, 2008 IMCOM Multi-Functional Training Conference.
Since the contract’s inception nearly seven years ago, VT Griffin has been an integral provider at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield.   They have expanded their role at the Installation, through special project work and upgrading initiatives, from an annual DPW-projected contract of $200,000 to over $52 milion in project work.
Michael D. Kapp, President of VT Griffin, commented, “We are honored to be an integral part of the US Army’s mission at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.  We are proud of the critical services we provide to our soldiers and committed to supporting the mission of our warfighters.”

VT Griffin provides a range of public works operations and maintenance services at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield (GA). Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Air (FS/HAAF) is home to the 3rd Infantry Division and is the Army’s world class training and military armored power projection combination on the eastern seaboard of the United States.

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Michael Kapp has been promoted to the position of President of VT Griffin and key management member of the Board of Directors for VT Services Inc, a $500 Million aerospace and defense operating segment of VT Group plc.  He will also serve as Vice President of VT Services Inc.
VT Griffin employs some 3,000 employees in the United States across numerous government organizations and locations.  Mr. Kapp will lead this successful services provider in its continued growth with government organizations across military and civilian organizations.
“Mike brings tremendous leadership expertise and depth of knowledge in the government industry to this role,” said Kenneth Smith, CEO, VT Services. “We are looking forward to continued innovations and dedication to service and support of our customers’ mission with Mike at the helm.” Prior to Mr. Kapp’s current appointment in March, 2007, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for VT Griffin. Before joining VT in June 2005, he had been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Lockheed Martin Aircraft and Logistics Centers. Additionally, he served as a board member for several key joint ventures at Lockheed Martin.

Mr. Kapp is an active member of the Professional Services Council and other industry associations. He is also a key management board member on several VT joint ventures.

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The VT Griffin operated fire department at U.S. Naval Submarine Base King's Bay has been named the U.S. Navy Fire Department of the Year - Small Category for 2006 and Assistant Chief Michael Carver selected as 2006 U.S. Navy Civilian Fire Officer of the Year for the Southeast Division.  The fire department will now go up against other branches of the Department of Defense for the title of DoD Small Fire Department of the Year to be awarded in August.

The award is part of the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Awards Program held annually and administered by The Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health) on behalf of the Secretary of Defense. Areas scored in the selection process include customer service; department awards, accreditation, certifications and other recognition; innovativeness; quality management principles and initiatives and quality of life initiatives.

Naval Station Kings Bay Fire Chief Dan Vogel said of the department "In my short tenure as Kings Bay Fire Chief, I continue to be impressed with the ability, dedication, hard work and professionalism the fire fighters demonstrate day in and day out.  This award is a testament to their achievements over the past year in their vital mission to protect lives and property for the Kings Bay community".  He adds "I am simply fortunate to be a member of the team".

Assistant Fire Chief Michael Carver credits the department's success to "team work and taking care of the customer" and "training, training, training", he added. "We train to the point that everyone feels comfortable about what they do".

In his leadership role, Assistant Chief Carver served as Incident Commander when a blazing liquid propane tank threatened a $638K Military Family Housing Unit.  His unit's aggressive fire attack limited loss to outside siding.  He developed a high angle rescue program for the department that was put into action when 12 injured and ill sailors had to be removed from the below-deck area of the submarine dry dock area.

Assistant Chief Carver has been with the Naval Station Kings Bay Fire Department since 1979.  In addition to his duties at Kings Bay, he also serves as the Brantly County, Georgia Fire Training Officer in which he oversees seven volunteer fire departments.  He is also an active member of the local community.

The winners for DoD level will be announced at the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Training Conference on August 24th.

VT Griffin has been the Base Operating Support Services contractor at U.S. Naval Submarine Base King Bay since 1996.  Fire and emergency services includes two fully staffed fire stations on base.

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