Northrop Grumman Breaks Ground on New Facility in Roy, Utah to Support Next-Generation ICBM Program
Company establishes a Ground Based Strategic Deterrent headquarters to deliver on critical mission to replace nation’s aging ICBM system
ROY, Utah – Aug. 27, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new facility today, near Hill Air Force Base, to serve as a future headquarters for its workforce and nationwide team supporting the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program, with the opportunity to add 2,500 jobs in the state of Utah.
Northrop Grumman celebrated the groundbreaking of a new facility today, near Hill Air Force Base, to serve as a future headquarters for its workforce and nationwide team supporting the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program, with the opportunity to add 2,500 jobs in the state of Utah. Kathy Warden, Northrop Grumman chairman, chief executive officer and president, was joined by Senator Mike Lee, Senator Mitt Romney, Rep. Rob Bishop, Rep. Chris Stewart and local community leaders to break ground on the facility and demonstrate the company’s commitment to supporting the U.S. Air Force’s strategic deterrence mission. From L to R: J. Stuart Adams (R-Davis), Utah Senate President; Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT, 2nd District); Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT, 1st District); Blake Larson, president, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems; Senator Mike Lee (R-UT); Kathy Warden, chairman, chief executive officer and president, Northrop Grumman; Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), Janis Pamiljans, president, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems; Greg Manuel, vice president, GBSD Enterprise Leader, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems; Jeff Woodbury (senior vice president, Development & Acquisition, Woodbury Corporation); Josh Hunt (executive vice president, Hunt Companies).
Kathy Warden, Northrop Grumman chairman, chief executive officer and president, was joined by Senator Mike Lee, Senator Mitt Romney, Rep. Rob Bishop, Rep. Chris Stewart and local community leaders to break ground on the facility and demonstrate the company’s commitment to supporting the U.S. Air Force’s strategic deterrence mission.
“Modernizing the current ICBM system is a national security priority, and we are proud to be here today to reinforce our commitment to the U.S. Air Force on GBSD and our readiness to deliver on this critical mission,” said Warden. “For more than 60 years, Northrop Grumman has supported the Air Force’s ICBM programs, from our nation’s earliest missile systems to today’s sustainment work, much of which is performed here in Utah.”
Warden added, “We look forward to this facility serving as home to a diverse and talented workforce, dedicated to developing this next-generation capability that will advance the strategic deterrence mission for the U.S. Our world-class, nationwide team is ready to support the GBSD program through the 21st century.”
“It was an honor to take part in today’s groundbreaking ceremony for Northrop Grumman’s GBSD program office,” said Senator Lee. “Northrop Grumman has long played a vital role in providing one of our country’s most important deterrent programs, and in contributing to a thriving economy and a significant source of jobs in Northern Utah. This new GBSD office will not only further benefit the state of Utah, but will strengthen the security of our nation as a whole.”
“By standing up the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Program at Hill Air Force Base, we are making the modernization of our nuclear deterrent a high priority, which will be critical for meeting the national security challenges of the coming decade,” said Senator Romney. “We are also bringing 2,500 high-skill, high-paying jobs to Utah, which will have a lasting and positive impact on our state’s economy. I appreciate the commitment of Northrop Grumman to modernizing the United States’ nuclear triad and their continued support of Hill Air Force Base.”
“Utah has a long history of contributing to our nation’s defense. Those contributions are thanks in no small part to the partners involved in advancing the tactics and technologies of the United States military,” said Rep. Bishop. “Utah has played a key role in supporting ICBM programs dating back to the 1950s. The groundbreaking of this Northrop Grumman facility marks the start of a brand-new chapter in Utah’s support of the nuclear triad. As threatening technologies advance in nations around the world, particularly amongst our would-be adversaries, it is crucial that these programs advance here at home. There is no better place than in Utah for the hard work to be done.”
“Utah and Hill Air Force Base play a vital role in the defense of our country. This project will add thousands of jobs to Utah’s economy while developing crucial national security technology. I welcome Northrop Grumman’s addition to our great state,” said Rep. Chris Stewart.
Northrop Grumman is currently the largest security and defense company in Utah with more than 5,100 employees across the state, primarily located in Bacchus, Clearfield, Ogden, Promontory and Salt Lake. The new facility is scheduled to be completed by mid-2020.
On Aug. 21, 2017, Northrop Grumman was one of two companies awarded a Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction contract for the new GBSD weapon system program. The Air Force released a request for proposals for the next phase of the program in July 2019 and announced it expected final award in the third quarter of 2020.
An online version of this release can be found here.
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Sutherland Institute announces Rep. Bishop to discuss education in 2019 Congressional Series
SALT LAKE CITY—Today Sutherland Institute announced Rep. Rob Bishop will speak about Innovation in Education and the Teaching Profession in Sutherland’s 2019 Congressional Series, presented by Zions Bank. Following Bishop’s remarks, a panel will discuss how Utah should address teacher shortages. The event will be held on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 28. Details are found below.
This is a private event, but it is open to the public with advance ticket registration and will be streamed live on Sutherland’s Facebook page. It is also open to media who RSVP in advance to kelsey@sifreedom.org. Space is limited.
“Before coming to Congress, I taught in the public high school classroom for 28 years,” Bishop said. “If there’s one thing that experience taught me, it’s that education is a local issue. Our education priorities in Utah should be established by parents and local teachers, not mandated by the federal government.”
“Education is, at its core, about fulfilling the potential of the individual,” said Christine Cooke, Sutherland Institute education policy director. “It’s a deeply human endeavor, which is why, outside of the family, a teacher will have the greatest influence on a student’s learning than any other factor. We are eager to discuss opportunities to improve the teaching profession so we can give students the best and happiest educators. Sutherland Institute is eager for Congressman Bishop to join this conversation, bringing his decades of experience as a public school teacher and his perspective as an advocate for local education decision-making to find workable solutions for Utah schools.”
INNOVATION IN EDUCATION AND THE TEACHING PROFESSION
*Questions from the media will be permitted following a Q&A with audience members*
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1 - 3 p.m. MDT
WHERE: Sutherland Institute
15 W. South Temple
Suite 200
Salt Lake City
PANELISTS:
Brad Asay, president of the American Federation of Teachers Utah
Aaryn Birchell, 2018 Utah Teacher of the Year
Tami Pyfer, Governor Gary Herbert’s education advisor
Sutherland Institute’s Congressional Series is designed to facilitate civil dialogue and convene stakeholders, elected officials and community leaders to discuss important issues. These are private events. As such, Sutherland reserves the right to deny access to or remove any individual who interrupts a speaker or panelist, is disruptive or combative in tone, and/or refuses to allow open and civil dialogue. By attending any event, you agree to these terms and conditions.
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Demob Happy
Announce North American
Fall Tour Supporting Band of Skulls
New Single "Autoportrait" Out Now
August 28, 2019 - English alternative rock band, Demob Happy, have announced they will be hitting the road this fall for their fourth North American tour. The band will be supporting Band of Skulls kicking off on September 1 in Nashville, TN and wrapping up on October 6 in Los Angeles, CA. For a list of full dates, please see below or visit: https://www.demob-happy.com/.
Last month, Demob Happy released a single entitled "Autoportrait" which is now available to listen to across streaming services here. The song has been added to some of Spotify's biggest rock playlists including Rock This, All New Rock, New Noise, and more. On the forthcoming tour, the band will be selling a limited 7", featuring both "Autoportrait" and the band's previous single, "Less Is More."
"Autoportrait" sees the Brighton via Newcastle trio kinetically charged. A wide-eyed joyride into fearless sonic territories anew, remolding their anthemic, dynamic garage rock with startling effect. It follows an appearance opening the main stage at London's All Points East, dubbed "confident, assured massive, a long way from the impromptu shows the trio used to play out of the back of their van," by DIY Magazine.
The band has previously shared the stage with artists such as Jack White, Nothing But Thieves, Royal Blood, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, and more, and have been heralded by publications such as Upset Magazine, DORK, and DIY Magazine to name a few. With over 500K monthly Spotify listeners, and over 6M streams across the band's previous record, Holy Doom, a highly anticipated third album is expected for Spring 2020.
Tickets are now on sale for the tour through various retailers. For more information, please visit https://www.demob-happy.com/tour.
Upcoming Tour Dates w/ Band of Skulls:
Sept 01 - Nashville, TN - The Basement East
Sept 04 - Santa Fe, NM - Meow Wolf
Sept 06 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up
Sept 07 - Phoenix, AZ - The Crescent Ballroom
Sept 09 - Dallas, TX - Trees Dallas
Sept 10 - Austin, TX - Mohawk
Sept 11 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina's
Sept 12 - Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall
Sept 13 - Birmingham, AL - Saturn
Sept 16 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
Sept 18 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
Sept 19 - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
Sept 20 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom and Tavern
Sept 21 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club Theatre
Sept 23 - Detroit, MI - El Club
Sept 24 - Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall
Sept 25 - Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music Café
Sept 27 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
Sept 28 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
Sept 30 - Vancouver, BC - Venue Nightclub
Oct 01 - Seattle, WA - Neumos
Oct 02 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
Oct 04 - San Francisco, CA - August Hall
Oct 05 - Santa Ana, CA - La Santa
Oct 06 - Los Angeles, CA - The Mayan
Download high-res press photo HERE.
Download high-res tour admat HERE.
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Demob Happy is Matthew Marcantonio (bassist, lyricist, lead singer), Adam Godfrey (guitar, vocals), Tom Armstrong (drummer, vocals).
For more information and to keep up with Demob Happy:
Website: https://www.demob-happy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/demobhappy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demob_happy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/demobhap
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OCTOBER 9 - SALT LAKE CITY, UT - THE COMPLEX
NEW ALBUM ORDER IN DECLINE
AVAILABLE TO STREAM AND PURCHASE NOW
VIA HOPELESS RECORDS
http://smarturl.it/OrderInDecline
Fresh off a non-stop touring cycle throughout the US, Canada and Europe, Sum 41 have announced that this is just the beginning of the Order In Decline cycle. The band will be joined by The Amity Affliction and The Plot In You on a month long headlining tour throughout the U.S. this fall. A few of these dates will see Of Mice and Men joining the tour as well. Tickets are on sale now at
http://www.sum41.com/.
The band will be delivering high-voltage hits from their most recent release via Hopeless Records. Locking in the #2 spots on both the Current Rock and Hard Music Album Charts, #3 on both the Alternative and Record Label Independent Charts, as well as #8 on the Top Current Albums chart, this album has solidified that Sum 41 is here to stay. Worldwide, the success continued with a #2 spot on Canada's Top 200 and Top Current Albums, #2 on the UK Rock & Metal Charts, #9 and #17 on Germany and France's Top Album charts, respectively. Order In Decline is available to stream and purchase today via Hopeless Records at http://smarturl.it/OrderInDecline.
The lead single from the album, "Out For Blood", landed the band in the Top 20 of a Billboard airplay chart, climbing up to the #15 spot on the Active Rock Radio Chart. The single peaked at #1 on Sirius XM Octane and has been added to numerous streaming playlists.
Order In Decline was written on the road during the band's last world tour. They would start rehearsing riffs during sound checks, guaranteeing that the final product would translate to a live setting seamlessly. Each song kicks in with in your face rock melodies and will blow fans away, inducing a combination of high-energy circle pits from songs like "45 (A Matter Of Time) and "The New Sensation" as well as gut wrenching moments through songs like "Never There" and "Catching Fire."
For this upcoming tour, Sum 41 has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket goes to War Child to support children and families in communities affected by war throughout the world. More information can be found below or at http://warchildusa.org/ and http://warchild.ca/.
Upcoming Sum 41 North American Tour Dates
September 29 - Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life Festival
October 1 - McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre*
October 2 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore*
October 4 - Kansas City, MO - Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
October 5 - Minneapolis, MN - Menace in Minneapolis at Skyway Theatre^
October 8 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
October 9 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
October 11 - Sacramento, CA - Aftershock Festival
October 13 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO
October 16 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
October 17 - Los Angeles, CA - Palladium
October 18 - San Diego, CA - Soma
October 20 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee
October 22 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey Live
October 23 - Houston, TX - Revention Music Center
October 26 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz
October 28 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
October 29 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore
October 31 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
November 2 - Edmonton, Canada - The 27th Annual Halloween Howler.#
* - Of Mice & Men replaces The Amity Affliction
# - Support from The Lazys and Kane Incognito
^ - Festival with The Amity Affliction, Bowling For Soup, Less Than Jake and more
Armed with the most honest and intimate songs of his career, front man Deryck Whibley poured everything he had into this album. Producing, engineering, and mixing the album in his home studio, he pain-stakingly crafted and fine-tuned each song, highlighted by fast and full riffs, guitar solos from lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dave Brownsound, harmonious chords from guitarist Tom Thacker and the heavy, heart-thumping rhythm section of bassist/backing vocalist Cone McCaslin and drummer Frank Zummo.
Order In Decline is available to stream and purchase today via Hopeless Records at http://smarturl.it/OrderInDecline.
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About PLUS1
PLUS1 is an initiative that channels the collective energy of a concert to catalyze social change. By partnering with performing artists, PLUS1 raises and grants millions of dollars to high impact nonprofits addressing our most serious global challenges around Access, Equity, and Dignity. Beyond the dollar, PLUS1 supports artists as educators and advocates, fueling their passion, reach, impact. To date, PLUS1 has raised and granted over $7 million, and served as the connective tissue between over 100 artists, millions of their fans, and 100s of leading social justice organizations tackling global injustice.
For More Information
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Calling All Captains
Announces Tour with Summer Wars
New EP
Nothing Grows Here
Available for Purchase
Streaming on Spotify & Apple Music
Edmonton, AB - August 28, 2019 - Canadian quintet Calling All Captains has announced an upcoming co-headline tour with Summer Wars. The run kicks off in Lansing on October 20th, following a performance at Blackout Fest on October 19th. For a full list of upcoming tour dates, please see below or visit: www.facebook.com/Callingallcaptainsband.
Earlier this year Calling All Captains released Nothing Grows Here, their Equal Vision Records. The EP features hit singles "Chasing Ghosts" and "Disconnected," and can be streamed now on Spotify and Apple Music. Fans can also purchase it online at callingallcaptains.lnk.to/nothing.
Starting out in a small basement in St. Albert, lined with flags and posters of their favourite bands, Calling All Captains have been working tirelessly to grow their art since they formed in February of 2014. To date, the band has released two EP's - A Way With Words (2014), and Disconnect (2016) and set up and executed several self-funded tours to support them, fearlessly cutting their teeth to earn every inch of traction. "This is what we love, and this is what we want to do. So, we make it happen" shares bassist Nick Malychuk. After a brief break in 2017 and some lineup changes, Captains came back stronger and more determined than ever, steadfast in their resolve to continue writing and growing as people, and as artists.
From their single "Nerve" amassing 500,000 plays on Spotify as an unsigned band, to touring across Canada and the UK and landing a spot on the 2015 Vans Warped Tour, the band's relentless work ethic and reputation for their high energy shows have been a testament to their explosive growth. Calling All Captains have gone on to share the stage alongside acts like Silverstein, Seaway, Boston Manor, Broadside, Like Pacific and Rarity, and more.
With new music out now and even more shows on the way for this year, fans can expect big things.
Calling All Captains is Luc Gauthier (vocals), Brad Bremner (guitar), Connor Dawkins (guitar), Nick Malychuk (bass), and Tim Wilson (drums).
For More Information, please visit:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Callingallcaptainsband
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CallingAllCptns
Instagram: www.instagram.com/callingallcaptains
Upcoming Shows:
10/19 - Brantford, ON @ Blackout Fest
10/20 - Lansing, MI @ Mac's Bar
10/22 - Chicago, IL @ The WC Social Club
10/23 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Garage
10/24 - Fargo, ND @ Th Aquarium
10/26 - Calgary, AB @ Broken City
10/27 - Edmonton, AB @ Temple
10/30 - Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile (Back Bar)
10/31 - Portland, OR @ The Waypost
11/2 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Hi Hat
11/3 - Phoenix, AZ @ Pub Rock
11/5 - Denton, TX @ J&J Pizza
11/6 - Austin, TX @ 512 Thompson
11/9 - Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
11/10 - Garner, NC @ Kaboom Art Gallery
