The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. They are deployed to provide security during natural disasters and to combat terrorism. The National Guard stands ready, equipped and trained, to protect the United States from threats.
Lockheed Martin Corporation is an advanced technology company focused on aeronautics, space systems, and information technology. Today, it is one of the biggest technology companies in the world. Lockheed Martin has also provided us with great engineers who have helped us design our robot.
Micron Technology, Inc.is on of the world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Their DRAM and Flash components are used in
the automotive, computing, server, medical, networking, mobile, surveillance, commerical, and consumer electronic fields.
BAE Systems is an international company dedicated to the development of advanced defense and aerospace systems. The local office specializes in Electronics and Integrated Solutions. Engineers from BAE Systems volunteered their time to assist us in the development and construction of our robot and served as wonderful mentors.
Wally Covington was elected as the Supervisor of the Brentsville Magisterial District in November, 2003. He also serves on the PRTC, VRE, and the COG Transportation Planning Board. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Convington majored in agriculture and economics.
Northern Virginia Community College started in 1964. It is the largest educational institution in Virginia and the second-largest community college in the United States. NOVA is also one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the United States, with a student body consisting of individuals from more than 180 countries.