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VMSI – Armed Force Retirement Home – Financial Support

The Washington Headquarters Service recently awarded a contract to VMSI to provide financial and administrative support services for the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH), Washington DC, Financial Directorate. The VMSI team will assist in managing major corporate initiatives through financial analyses, risk management, action plans, audits and financial program support. VMSI’s expertise will better position... Read More

Agnes Lewis – A Skilled Closeout Specialist!

VMSI recently presented Agnes with an Award of Excellence based on feedback from the VA regarding her support to the Supply Team within the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 10. The client feedback we’ve received for your exceptional contract closeout efforts is a direct reflection of your strong work ethic and the way you’ve established... Read More

VMSI VAAA CPS Team Honored as 2018 Learning! 100 Winner

VMSI is proud to announce that our onsite VA Acquisition Academy (VAAA) Contracting Professional School (CPS) Team was honored by Elearning! Media Group as one of the Top 100 global learning organizations of 2018 for high performance, innovation, and culture! VMSI employees played  a key role in assisting the VAAA Contracting Professional School in Frederick,... Read More

March 2019 Veteran Spotlight: Gabe DeFillo

As we welcome the first signs of spring weather, VMSI would like to honor Gabe DeFillo for our March VetSpot! Name:  Gabe Defillo Rank: Major Branch:  United States Air Force Years of Service: 13 years Gabe made the decision to join the U.S. Air Force because he wanted to acquire a range of skills, overcome... Read More

Rick Burgard – A Truly Dedicated Individual

VMSI is pleased to recognize Rick Burgard for his contract closeout support to the VA Prosthetic Team! We received exceptional feedback from the VHA regarding Rick’s support to the Prosthetic Team, specifically with regard to his contract closeout efforts over the last year. The Prosthetic’s Branch Chief highlighted Rick’s dedication to reducing the high closeout... Read More

Jacob Richardson – A Steadfast and Knowledgeable Team Member

VMSI recently had the pleasure of recognizing Jacob Richardson for his dedication to excellence in support of our VA SAO Central client! Over the past year, we have received countless accolades from our client outlining the wonderful work Jacob completes on a daily basis. In particular, his willingness to share knowledge and guide new contracting... Read More

Welcome to the family, Maey!

VMSI is excited to announce the addition of Maey Salazar to the VMSI Corporate Team as the Director of Human Resources! Since coming onboard, we have seen Maey in action as she has gotten to know our employees, contracts and processes! Maey brings over 17 years of HR experience and has supported companies similar in... Read More

January 2019 Veteran Spotlight: Christine Mason

In the midst of kicking off the new year, VMSI would like to honor Christine Mason for our January VetSpot! Name:  Christine Mason Rank: E-4 Specialist – Quartermaster Corp – Unit Supply Specialist Branch:  United States Army Years of Service: 8 years Christine chose to enter the U.S. Army to assist with earning her bachelor’s... Read More

Wreath Laying in Arlington National Cemetery – 2018

In 1992, the Worcester Wreath Company experienced a surplus of holiday wreaths and, as a humble gesture of thanks to departed service members, decided to lay them in the oldest parts of Arlington National Cemetery. The wreath laying tradition continued subtly, until 2005, when a photo of wreaths on the snow-covered grounds of Arlington National... Read More

December 2018 Veteran Spotlight: Richard Burgard

While we celebrate the joys of the holiday season this month, VMSI also honors Richard Burgard for our December VetSpot! Name: Richard Burgard Rank: Captain Branch: United States Air Force Years of Service: 15.5 years With both parents having served in the US Navy during WWII as well as his brother retiring from the US... Read More