NDIA recognizes Picatinny installation members for defense contributions

By Picatinny Public Affairs OfficeDecember 7, 2009

NDIA recognizes installation members for defense contributions
The Picatinny Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association honored eleven individuals for their contributions to the defense of the nation during a luncheon in Randolph, N.J., Nov. 12. Seven of the 11 recognized were Picatinny community mem... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Seven Picatinny employees and installation members were recently honored by the Picatinny Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association at the organization's 29th Annual Firepower Awards Program luncheon at the Skylands in Randolph, N.J., Nov. 12.

More than 400 event attendees were on hand to watch Picatinny NDIA Chapter Chairman Victor Guadagno and Maj. Gen. (Ret.) John Michitsch recognize the Picatinnyans for their significant contributions to the defense of the country.

To date, 300 individuals from government and industry have received the award since 1981.

Here on the installation in building one, which houses the headquarters of the Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, a permanent display highlighting all past Picatinny recipients is located in the lobby.

The following Picatinnyans were honored during this year's ceremony:

Raymond E. Carr

Firepower Technology Award

Carr began his career at the Armament Research Development and Engineering Center in 1983 and is currently the director of ARDEC's Terrorism Technology Team. As this program management team lead, he is responsible for the rapid development and fielding of technologies that help our Soldiers and Marines defeat asymmetric threats.

Carr's efforts have led to the fielding of five different Counter-Improvised Explosive Device systems and the establishment of many development programs.

Victor J. Galgano

Victor Lindner Development Award

Galgano has served in a variety of engineering and management positions since beginning his career at Picatinny in 1967.

He recently completed a 16-month assignment serving as Acting Competency Director of the Fire Control Systems and Technology Directorate at ARDEC and currently serves as the Deputy Director at the FCS&TD, where he is responsible for directorate operations.

Philip T. Gorman, Jr

Wilfred Hosking Production Award

Gorman began his career at ARDEC in 1983 as an engineer in the Fuze Division. He became the Fuze Competency Manager of the Fuze Division in 2003 and is also the Army representative on the Joint Fuze Technology Panel, which oversees the Joint Fuze Technology Program.

Gorman is also very involved with the 2005 BRAC recommendation to consolidate ARDEC's fuze expertise to one location here at Picatinny.

Philip J. Magnotti

Firepower Technology Award

Magnotti is the supervisor for the Future Munitions and Technology Branch in ARDEC's Non-Line of Sight Cannon Artillery Projectiles Division and also supports the Office of the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems.

He has acted as an ARDEC project officer, technical expert and integrated product team leader for many cannon artillery programs. Magnotti has received two PM CAS Outstanding Engineer of the Year Awards, as well as a 2003 Army Research and Development Achievement Award.

Barbara A. Muldowney

Firepower Management Award

Muldowney is currently the Deputy Product Manager for Individual Weapons under Project Manager Soldier Weapons in the Program Executive Office Soldier.

She has more than 27 years of hands-on experience with design, manufacture, test, evaluation and use of all individual weapons, ammunition and target acquisition and fire control systems.

Marilyn Phillips

Chapter Appreciation Award

Phillips and her husband, Maj. Gen. William Phillips, moved to Picatinny in June 2007.

Since arriving at Picatinny, Phillips has joined other spouses in helping military members, Family members and civilians support the Picatinny mission.

She has served as the honorary president of the Picatinny Military and Civilian Club, providing guidance and oversight on how to best serve the Picatinny community. Phillips has also lead the Picatinny Military Spouses Coffee Group and volunteered her time in support of the Army Emergency Relief Campaign, vacation bible school and numerous Army Community Service events such as blood drives, monthly mailings and Santa's Helper.

Henry T. Rand, Jr

Wilfred Hosking Production Award

Rand began his career at Picatinny in 1981 and has served in numerous engineering management positions in support of the research, development and production of mortar systems and the production and sustainment of munitions.

He is currently the Acting Deputy Director of ARDEC and is responsible for the research, development and engineering for a broad spectrum of armament technologies and products that support both current and future fighting forces.

Rand has received an Army Research and Development Achievement Award, as well as a Department of Defense Value Engineering Team Award. He also has one U.S. patent.

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