Remembering Ross Kaiser
[Fort Campbell, Kentucky] – Our company is saddened to report that Ross Kaiser passed away yesterday, 03 October 2024.
Ross was a Plankholder in Task Force 160, which evolved into the 160th SOAR(A). He was a veteran of Operation Gothic Serpent, conducted in Mogadishu, Somalia 03 October 1993. Ross was the second Cruz Associates employee ever hired to support Special Operations Aviation and was the longest serving, having been with the company continuously since 1999. He was a dear personal friend to many, a pleasure to be around, never complaining, always entertaining. He truly belonged to the “Cruz Family.” His continuing contributions to the success of the 160th SOAR(A) will be sorely missed. He was a dear friend to many Night Stalkers and Cruz employees alike, a pleasure to be around, never complaining, always entertaining. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
Link to Obituary: Ross Kaiser Obituary
Mitch Peddicord received the Honorable Order of Saint Michael
[Fort Campbell, Kentucky] – During the MH47 stand-up, Mitch Peddicord received the Honorable Order of Saint Michael yesterday from AAMD Director Mr. Steven Blasey.
Larry Beck celebrates his retirement from Cruz Associates
[Shalimar, Florida] – This past weekend Cruz employee, Larry Beck celebrated almost 45 years of military and public service. We wish you a wonderful retirement, thank you for all you have done for Cruz Associates!
Hudson Schieferdecker, Incoming Cruz Employee
[Indian Head, Maryland] – Cruz Employee, Robert Schieferdecker introduced Hunter David Schieferdecker into the world on February 28, 2024 weighing 7 pounds and 2 oz. The Cruz Family can’t wait to potentially welcome you to the workforce one day! Best wishes on new beginnings.
Cruz Awarded $103M Task Order for Special Operations Aviation Support
[Yorktown, Virginia] – Cruz Associates, Inc. (CAI) has been awarded a 5-year, $103 million-dollar task order through GSA OASIS for contractor support services in support of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command’s (USASOAC) Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO). Under this effort, CAI provides technical, analytical, financial management, and logistics services in support of the modernization and sustainment of special operations aircraft and associated mission equipment. CAI is proud to continue its long-standing relationship with Army Special Operations Aviation and its support of our Nation’s warfighters.
Cruz Sponsors Folds of Honor
[Yorktown, Virginia] – Cruz Associates continued its association with Folds of Honor at their 2024 Military Appreciation Golf Tournament. Folds of Honor provides scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. This year’s tournament at Colonial Williamsburg’s Golden Horseshoe raised over $45,000 for their scholarship foundation. You can find out more about Folds of Honor at foldsofhonor.org.
Cruz Receives 5th Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award
[Washington, DC] – U.S. Secretary of Labor has again recognized Cruz Associates, Inc. (CAI), as a Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award winner. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes job creators who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
CAI joins a select group of companies from across the country who have shown not only a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.
This is CAI’s fifth consecutive platinum award.
Veterans Art Show
[Yorktown, Virginia] – A frequent supporter of veterans’ activities, Cruz Associates is sponsoring the Sixth Annual Veterans Art Show hosted by the Yorktown Arts Foundation. The event showcases artwork from active duty and those who have served in the military in a juried show with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners recognized with awards. Categories include two and three dimensional art and photography. There is no entry fee and participants did not need to be gallery or art foundation members.
This year’s show will be held at the Yorktown Public Library located at 8500 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA from 4-22 November 2024. If you’re serving or have served in the military and create art, we invite you to participate.
For more information on how to participate, you can visit www.onthehillgallery.com.
