Monthly Archives: November 2017

arlington national cemetery

VMSI Supports Wreath Across America

As the holidays approach, VMSI is pleased to announce that we will again participate in Wreaths Across America (WAA), the charitable organization that is responsible for placing wreaths on the graves of our national cemeteries around the United States, including Arlington National Cemetery. In all, it takes 245,000 wreaths to cover the graves at Arlington... Read More

BCR's PATHH Program assists disabled veterans

Boulder Crest Retreat’s PATHH Program Featured on CNN and Circa!

VMSI is proud to support Boulder Crest Retreat (BCR) and their Warrior Progressive and Alternative Training for Healing Heroes (PATHH) program, the nation’s first-ever post traumatic growth-based program for combat veterans struggling with PTSD or combat stress. Warrior PATHH is delivering results that far outpace traditional mental health treatments. In the midst of an 18-month... Read More

Charles Owens, aboard ship in 1999

November 2017 VetSpot: Charles Owens

Each month, we feature an employee and veteran who proudly served in the US Armed Forces and honor them by highlighting their service and subsequent employment with VMSI. Charles Owens, currently working as a PM Support Specialist and Team Lead on our NOAA contract, is the first employee chosen for VetSpot! Name: Charles Owens Rank:... Read More

Photo credit: Rick Martin, Photographer

Honoring Our Armed Forces Veterans

VMSI salutes all Veterans and their families for their dedication and service to this country. As the nation observes Veterans Day 2017 tomorrow, our thoughts turn to the men and women who currently serve in the Armed Forces, as well as to all veterans who have made sacrifices and served our country in the past. Shane... Read More

Kathy McKenzie, VMSI
Team Lead 
for VAAA (Ops) and
David Opon.

David Opon – Above and Beyond for VA Acquisition Academy

VMSI recently received positive feedback from the Vice Chancellor of the VA Acquisition Academy regarding the commendable flexibility, admirable leadership, and unparalleled customer service skills David Opon demonstrates in support of the VAAA mission. After just six months on the contract, David has adapted effortlessly to new tasks and welcomed change that yields additional responsibilities.... Read More