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Associated Press
2 hours ago
- General
- Associated Press
Profiles of Good Character: Spotlighting Johnny Glenn — Running Toward the Next Mission
Johnny Glenn is proof that veterans never lose their desire to serve — they just find new ways to do it. A Georgia native, Johnny grew up on his family's farm. He credits his rural values and upbringing as key drivers behind the strong work ethic he has today. While farm life molded him, he was determined to pave his own path. 'Growing up on a farm was hard work, and I was inspired to do something different,' he said. 'In 1994, I enlisted to serve my country and went on to become a Green Beret.' Johnny spent 21 years with the 3rd Special Forces Group, serving 10 tours in Afghanistan and two in Iraq. Today, he is a retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3), continuing his mission with CACI. Johnny has been with CACI for six months, leveraging his military expertise as a Training and Technical Assistance program trainer. He teaches soldiers how to use the Army's new augmented reality headset system (IVAS) as part of their field equipment. 'I'm grateful to have found a career that aligns with my skills and background in service,' he said. 'It's no surprise so many veterans build lasting careers at CACI, where opportunities for military members and their families are truly limitless.' Recently, Johnny was one of 12 military veterans — including CACI's Jason Wood — who completed the Old Glory Ultra Relay, a cross-country run organized by Team Red, White, and Blue (Team RWB) to raise awareness and money for fellow veterans. He trained for the challenge in a setting all too familiar — a place that taught him discipline, endurance, and grit. 'I did most of my training at my farm here in North Carolina, maintaining my strength with daily manual labor,' he said. 'I would do speed and endurance work on the days that I wasn't working on the farm.' Johnny and his fellow veterans began the trek in San Diego on May 2 and, from sea to shining sea, completed the journey in just under 17 days. After 3,002 unbroken miles, they crossed the finish line in Washington, D.C., at the National Mall — American flag in hand. 'Completing the relay meant a lot to me,' he shared. 'It demonstrates that when you put veterans together on a mission, we will find a way to complete that mission. With so many coming together to support an incredible cause, I was provided with a higher faith in mankind.' During the race, Johnny felt the unwavering encouragement of his colleagues. From phone calls, text messages, and social media post, he was reminded that he was not alone and was supported by members of CACI. 'I would like to say thank you to all my immediate and extended CACI family,' he said. 'Your support during this race gave me that extra push I needed to make it to the end. It's teammates and cultures like this that makes CACI special.' CACI serves as a company that offers the support you need to thrive, in and out of the office. Explore opportunities to break new ground at CACI. About CACI At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and differentiated technology to meet our customers' greatest challenges in national security. We are a company of good character, relentless innovation, and long-standing excellence. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. CACI is a member of the Fortune 500™list of largest companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts, and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof. # # # Corporate Communications and Media: Lorraine CorcoranExecutive Vice President, Corporate Communications(703) 434-4165, [email protected] Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from CACI
Business Insider
5 hours ago
- Business
- Business Insider
U.S. firm with ex-military ties plots entry into Africa's top copper-producing nation
A consortium of American investors backed by ex-U.S. military veterans is in advanced talks to acquire Chemaf Resources Ltd., a major copper and cobalt producer based in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A consortium of American investors and former US military personnel is negotiating to acquire a major mineral producer in the DRC Orion Resource Partners and Virtus Minerals are key players in the deal, with Virtus proposing to manage operations and Orion providing financial backing. This acquisition aligns with a broader US strategy to reduce China's dominance in the global critical minerals market, particularly within Africa. The negotiations, involving Orion Resource Partners and Virtus Minerals, reflect a broader push by the United States under President Donald Trump to counter China's dominant position in the critical minerals market, especially in Africa. The US-owned firms have deep ties to the US military and intelligence community, with expertise in critical mineral supply chains. Orion, based in New York, manages around $8 billion in mining-related assets, while Virtus operates a Congolese subsidiary, ROK Metals. Virtus President Gregory Roberts previously served with the CIA and the House Intelligence Committee, and Managing Director Phil Braun is a Green Beret with two decades of military experience. Under the proposed deal, Orion would finance the acquisition and Virtus would oversee operations. Financial details remain undisclosed. However, Bloomberg reports that a source familiar with the negotiations says the parties have not yet entered into an exclusivity agreement, as several aspects of the deal remain unresolved. US's deep interest in Congo's minerals As the world's second-largest producer of copper and the leading source of cobalt, the central African nation has become a strategic focus in Washington's push to counter China's dominance over global critical mineral supply chains. The talks are unfolding amid efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to strengthen American involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo's mining sector. They are also seen as part of a broader strategy to ease the long-standing tensions between the DRC and Rwanda, disputes that have been deeply rooted in the struggle over control of the region's vast mineral wealth. Chemaf, which operates significant mining assets across the DRC, is one of Congo's most prominent producers of cobalt, an essential metal for batteries and electric vehicles as well as copper, which structures everything from power grids to electronics. With Congo being the world's largest cobalt supplier and second-largest copper producer, control over Chemaf offers enormous geopolitical and economic leverage.
Al Arabiya
4 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Retired US Special Operations personnel warned of credible terror threat
The US military has issued a warning to retired special operations personnel about a credible terrorist threat potentially targeting those who previously served in Iraq or Syria. A memo obtained by Al Arabiya English states: 'This message is to inform you of a recent 'Duty to Warn' notification regarding a potential terrorist threat targeting retired senior officials who previously served in the Department of Defense with roles in the Syria/Iraq theater.' The threat appears to be centered on Florida, home to the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) headquarters, but it does not directly involve active-duty personnel. 'We respectfully request that you share this information with any retired military personnel you know who are currently residing in Florida. Encourage them to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement,' the memo reads. The warning, signed by Provost Marshal Col. Mark Katz, did not specify which terrorist group may be behind the threat. However, it urged recipients to maintain a 'heightened awareness of your surroundings, secur[e] your residences, and report any unusual or concerning behavior to appropriate authorities.' While the memo, which was first reported by The New York Times, was vague, one retired Green Beret said this type of alert is not unprecedented. Special Operations forces have played a central role in the US-led fight against terrorism over the last several years, particularly in Iraq and Syria.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
BRC Inc. Announces Pricing of $35 Million Offering of Class A Common Stock
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BRC Inc. (NYSE: BRCC), a Veteran-founded, mission-driven premium beverage company, today announced the pricing of an underwritten offering of 28,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price to the public of $1.25 per share. The gross proceeds from this offering are expected to be approximately $35 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by BRCC, and assuming no exercise of the underwriter's option to purchase additional shares. The offering is expected to close on or about July 18, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. BRCC has also granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 4,200,000 shares of Class A Common Stock in connection with this offering. D.A. Davidson & Co. is acting as sole bookrunner for this offering. The Class A Common Stock is being offered by BRCC pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that was filed by BRCC with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') on March 21, 2023, and became effective on March 30, 2023. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to and describing the terms of the offering have been filed with the SEC, and a final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to and describing the terms of the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website at Copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, when available, may be obtained by contacting D.A. Davidson & Co., Attention: Syndicate Department, 8 Third Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401, by telephone at (800) 332-5915 and by e-mail: ProspectusRequest@ This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. About Black Rifle Coffee Company Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) is a Veteran-founded premium coffee company and lifestyle brand serving beverages to people who love America. Founded in 2014 by Green Beret Evan Hafer, Black Rifle develops their explosive roast profiles with the same mission focus they learned while serving in the military. BRCC is committed to supporting Veterans, active-duty military, first responders and the American way of life. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to BRCC's expectations regarding the offering. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside BRCC's control that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including those related to the timing, size and expected gross proceeds of the offering, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the offering and sale of securities, BRCC's ability to complete the offering, and other risks, including those described under the heading 'Risk Factors' in BRCC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2025, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on May 5, 2025 and in the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the offering to be filed with the SEC on July 18, 2025. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of this date, and BRCC undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
BRC Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Class A Common Stock
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BRC Inc. (NYSE: BRCC), a Veteran-founded, mission-driven premium beverage company, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of shares of its Class A Common Stock. In addition, BRCC expects to grant the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the number of shares of its Class A Common Stock sold in the underwritten public offering. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the proposed offering may be completed, or the actual size or terms of the proposed offering. D.A. Davidson & Co. is acting as sole bookrunner for the proposed offering. The proposed offering is being made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that was filed by BRCC with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') on March 21, 2023, and became effective on March 30, 2023. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to and describing the terms of the offering have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC's website at Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, when available, may be obtained by contacting D.A. Davidson & Co., Attention: Syndicate Department, 8 Third Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401, by telephone at (800) 332-5915 and by e-mail: ProspectusRequest@ The final terms of any offering will be disclosed in a final prospectus supplement. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. About Black Rifle Coffee Company Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) is a Veteran-founded premium coffee company and lifestyle brand serving beverages to people who love America. Founded in 2014 by Green Beret Evan Hafer, Black Rifle develops their explosive roast profiles with the same mission focus they learned while serving in the military. BRCC is committed to supporting Veterans, active-duty military, first responders and the American way of life. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to BRCC's expectations regarding the proposed public offering. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside BRCC's control that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including those related to market conditions, the risk that the proposed public offering will not be consummated on the terms or in the amounts contemplated or otherwise, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the proposed public offering, and other risks, including those described under the heading 'Risk Factors' in BRCC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2025, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on May 5, 2025 and in the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the proposed public offering filed or to be filed with the SEC on July 16, 2025. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of this date, and BRCC undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law. Source: Black Rifle Coffee Company
