DAYTON, OH—MARCH, 31, 2026—Odyssey, a leading provider of integrated defense capabilities and technologies, officially opened its newly renovated facility in Beavercreek, Ohio, a Dayton suburb. The office at 4141 Colonel Glenn Highway, Suite 301, Beavercreek, Ohio, better reflects the company’s expanding role supporting the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

“Odyssey has been a trusted partner of the Beavercreek community for nearly a decade, supporting both our local economy and critical national priorities,” stated Mayor Don Adams. “This investment deepens Odyssey’s commitment to our city by bringing jobs, supporting local businesses, and providing continued community support through the company’s volunteer program, Odyssey Cares.”

“This investment reinforces our long-term commitment to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community and the Dayton area as we expand partnerships with customers and other defense industry companies. I’d like to personally thank Mayor Don Adams and Commissioner Dick Gould for fostering an environment for business growth in Greene County and Beavercreek,” said John Kurian, Executive Director of Odyssey’s Aviation Business Group and the company’s senior executive in the region. “As demand here grows for advanced engineering capabilities, life cycle management, and technology development for America and its allies, this space is designed to foster rapid innovation and deliver critical combat capabilities for Airmen and Guardians around the world.”

The newly renovated location is one of 10 strategic locations for Odyssey across the U.S, and will play a key role in supporting Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s efforts to transform the Air Force acquisition and sustainment enterprise. Specifically at this location, Odyssey will support cutting-edge command and control systems; aircraft in the special operations, mobility, and fighter communities; cybersecurity; and research into human performance sciences to help servicemembers perform at the height of their capabilities.

About Odyssey
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology and services to data, information and business operations. The company accelerates defense systems acquisitions, providing better and a greater value to the U.S. government with expertise, execution and solutions. We bring industry insight and domain-specific proficiency to augment capability and carry the voice of the warfighter throughout acquisition and program management.

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FORT WALTON BEACH, FL – MARCH 2, 2026 – Odyssey, a leading provider of integrated defense capabilities and technologies, has appointed Air Force and defense industry veteran Dr. Douglas Blake as Director of Operations. In this role, Blake will lead Odyssey’s regional operations and oversee the company’s new office in Niceville, Florida, which was established to provide dedicated support for customer programs at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB). The company’s new office is designed to enhance local collaboration with Eglin leadership, supporting and accelerating lifecycle management for Air Force weapons systems and advanced technologies.

Blake brings four decades of high-level leadership experience to Odyssey. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager at Reliance Test and Technology, LLC, where he managed a 900-person team responsible for the Eglin Test and Training Range. His military and government experience spans active-duty Air Force enlisted and officer ranks, engineering leadership roles within the Air Force Test Center, Air Force Sustainment Center, Air Force Research Laboratory, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Federal Aviation Administration, and ultimately as the Acting Executive Director of the Office of Naval Research.

“Odyssey’s mission is to ensure the American warfighter has the best tools and technology at the right time,” said Matt Kasberg, CEO of Odyssey. “With a veteran leader like Doug Blake at the helm of our Eglin operations, we are ensuring our team is equipped to deliver excellent outcomes for our mission partners today and build the warfighting capabilities of tomorrow. Doug’s leadership will be instrumental as we continue to scale our presence at Eglin AFB and create an accessible hub for high-skilled technical talent to solve the U.S. Air Force’s most complex challenges right at Eglin’s doorstep.”

Blake joins Odyssey following the company’s recent contract award of the Engineering, Professional and Administrative Support Services (EPASS) contract, which supports the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Armament Directorate, headquartered at Eglin AFB, in developing, fielding, and sustaining the nation’s premier air-delivered weapon systems.

About Odyssey
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology and services to data, information and business operations. The company accelerates defense systems acquisitions, providing better and a greater value to the U.S. government with expertise, execution and solutions. We bring industry insight and domain-specific proficiency to augment capability and carry the voice of the warfighter throughout acquisition and program management.

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Wakefield, Mass. – February 12, 2026—Odyssey, a leading provider of integrated defense capabilities and technologies, has named Meghan Frederick as the 2025 winner of the Odyssey Core Values Award, which recognizes employees who consistently embody and convey the company’s core values of commitment, ambition and respect.

“At Odyssey, our values of commitment, ambition, and respect are demonstrated daily in how we support one another and serve our customers,” stated Matt Kasberg, CEO of Odyssey. “Meghan’s impact is felt across the entire enterprise as she is responsible for coordinating complex actions across multiple branches and functional offices, ensuring that critical work moves forward without disruption. Her commitment to mission success is exemplified through her actions, which have led to delivering quality work ahead of schedule to customers.”

The Core Values Award recognizes individuals who embody these principles and set a strong example across the Odyssey employee base. Finalists for the Core Values Award are nominated internal team members, and is a reminder that Odyssey’s culture is defined by actions, not just words.

About Odyssey
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. The company accelerates defense acquisitions, providing better and greater value to the U.S. government with expertise, execution, and solutions. We bring industry insight and domain-specific proficiency to augment capability and carry the voice of the warfighter throughout acquisition and program management.

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Wakefield, Mass. – Jan 19, 2026 — Odyssey, a leading provider of integrated defense capabilities and technologies, announced today it has been awarded the prime contract to partner with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EB). Odyssey’s role supports building the weapons arsenal of the future, aligning with one of the Department of War’s highest priorities. This single-award, 5-year contract combines three predecessor contracts under one, upon which the Odyssey team will provide professional acquisition, engineering, test, logistics, scientific, research, financial, and specialty support. The ceiling value of this Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command contract exceeds $725 million.

Odyssey’s new contract will focus on delivering comprehensive support across Air Force armament programs, including air dominance, munitions, strike systems, long-range capabilities, agile and rapid-response operations, and next-generation weapons development.

“Our mission has been and will continue to be ensuring the warfighter has the right tools, at the right time to ensure operational success,” states Matt Kasberg, CEO of Odyssey. “Over the past two years, we’ve proven that our purpose-built team develops and delivers capabilities with engineering excellence with unmatched reliability at breakthrough speed to give operators every advantage possible without delay.”

Odyssey’s subcontracted teammates include Applied Research Solutions, Astrion, Canvas, COLSA Corporation, Credence, DCS Corporation, HX5, and Torch Technologies.

“This contract award is a milestone for our team and our ability to compete, win, and lead critical mission areas with flawless performance,” said Julie Vida, Vice President of Growth at Odyssey. “Because this team consistently executes with purpose and the warfighter as the priority, we deliver the outcomes required by today’s fast-moving warfighting ecosystem.”

Odyssey is expanding its physical presence in Florida’s Emerald Coast region, opening an additional U.S.-based office directly outside of Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) in February of this year. The new office location will support Armament Directorate operations as well as other USAF customers the company supports at Eglin and in the surrounding area, including Hurlburt Field. Plans are also in consideration to expand Odyssey’s operations in Utah, just outside of Hill AFB, and in middle Georgia, by Robins AFB, in alignment with Odyssey’s growing presence at those locations, expanding further as a result of this contract win.

About Odyssey
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense from equipment, technology and services to data, information and business operations. The company accelerates defense acquisitions, providing better and a greater value to the U.S. government with expertise, execution and solutions. We bring industry insight and domain-specific proficiency to augment capability and carry the voice of the warfighter throughout acquisition and program management.

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Wakefield, Mass. – December 11, 2025 – Odyssey, a leading provider of integrated defense capabilities and technologies, has been named to Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers list, which recognizes organizations committed to hiring U.S. service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers.

“Our people power our purpose, and veterans make up almost 50 percent of Odyssey’s workforce,” said Matt Kasberg, CEO of Odyssey. “Veterans strengthen every part of our business with discipline, leadership and a deep understanding of our mission. Placing top five in our headquartered state of Massachusetts underscores our commitment to hiring and empowering those who have served our nation so they can continue to be their best and enable mission success.”

Military Times creates The Best for Vets: Employers list by gathering responses to a voluntary survey. Companies across the nation participate by self-reporting information about veteran hiring and supporting programs. The survey also polls respondents about the support services and human resources policies that are most important to veterans, military spouses, and veteran caregivers, such as recruitment practices, veteran-support programs, benefits for Reserve and National Guard members, retention efforts, workplace culture and support for veteran career transitions.

As a company committed to excellence in advancing the United States’ national security mission, Odyssey relies on the insights and operational experience veterans bring to ensure excellent performance. Odyssey displays this commitment to the veteran community by investing in training, career mobility and support programs that help veteran employees grow and continue contributing to mission success.

About Odyssey
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. The company accelerates defense acquisitions, providing better and greater value to the U.S. government with expertise, execution, and solutions. We bring industry insight and domain-specific proficiency to augment capability and carry the voice of the warfighter throughout acquisition and program management.

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Wakefield, Mass.— November 4, 2025 — Odyssey, a leading provider of integrated defense capabilities and technologies, announced today it has been awarded a recompete contract to research and develop new countermeasures and interventions for the Diarrheal Disease Group within the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR).

“Being awarded this recompete contract by WRAIR, reaffirms Odyssey’s Life Sciences Group role as a trusted partner in delivering advanced, comprehensive and impactful research to inform the development of such critical countermeasures,” said Stefania Dobre, Executive Director of Odyssey’s Life Sciences Group. “The innovations developed will not only support the U.S. Armed forces, but will also have a global impact in fighting common pathogens – Shigella, Campylobacter, and Enterotoxigenic E. coli – that lead to diarrheal disease.”

Partnering with Goldbelt Apex, the 5-year contract research objectives focus on the development of prophylactics, vaccines and therapeutics against the most common pathogens that when combined are a major source of illness among deployed warfighters. These illnesses can impact the warfighter for upwards of four days resulting in an unplanned reduction in force.

“Our WRAIR Diarrheal Disease Research (DDR) department has contributed to the development of seven different vaccine products, including one that has reached Phase II clinical trial and another that is in Phase I testing,” said Dr. Bob McLinden, Senior Program Manager at Odyssey Systems. “The significant and impactful work this department has done and will continue to do is what makes it the premier enteric pathogen countermeasure research program in the DoD.”

About Odyssey
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology and services to data, information and business operations. The company accelerates defense systems acquisitions, providing better and a greater value to the U.S. government with expertise, execution and solutions. We bring industry insight and domain-specific proficiency to augment capability and carry the voice of the warfighter throughout acquisition and program management.

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Wakefield, Mass. – Oct. 20, 2025—Odyssey Systems, a leading provider of integrated national security technology, engineering, and program management capabilities, has named Julie Vida as Vice President of Growth. Julie will lead Odyssey’s Business Development, Capture, Proposals, and Marketing functions.

“Odyssey continues to grow with purpose, and that growth brings the opportunity and responsibility to solve increasingly complex challenges for our customers,” said Matt Kasberg, CEO of Odyssey Systems. “Julie’s 35 years of technical leadership and experience driving growth initiatives align directly with our strategic priorities. Her unique perspective will help us engineer better solutions, integrate the technical battlefield, and ensure lethality from acquisition through sustainment. As we continue to evolve, Julie’s insight will be instrumental in ensuring our growth path remains aligned with customer priorities and the dynamic national security landscape. Her leadership will help Odyssey deliver exceptional performance while deepening our role as a trusted partner to the warfighter.”

Julie was most recently the Vice President of Defense Growth for ManTech, where she led a team of professionals specializing in capture, solution architecture, and proposal operations for the company’s $4B defense business. She’s also served as a senior advisor for the McChrystal Group, where she supported clients by providing strategic guidance, tackling complex challenges, and facilitating the creation of high-performing teams. Before ManTech, Julie led strategy, client relations, and technology functions for the public sector divisions of brands, including Splunk and Gartner.

She is a Navy veteran, having served 24 years on active duty as a Surface Warfare Officer and Naval Aviator before retiring as a Commander. She continued serving the Navy as a civilian Deputy Chief Information Officer at the Pentagon, where she led policy and governance over technology investments, implementation, and cybersecurity.

About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. The company accelerates defense systems acquisitions, providing better and greater value to the U.S. government with expertise, execution, and solutions. We bring industry insight and domain-specific proficiency to augment capability and carry the voice of the warfighter throughout acquisition and program management.

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Wakefield, Mass. – Sept. 2, 2025 — Odyssey Systems, a leading provider of integrated national security technology, engineering, and program management capabilities, has named Bobby King as Vice President of Operations.

Bobby will oversee operations for Odyssey’s business groups—Space and Missile Defense, Aviation, Life Sciences, Cyber, Communications, Networks and Nuclear Deterrence (CCN2) and Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR)—ensuring high standards in contract performance across all customer engagements, while focusing on customer satisfaction, employee well-being, operational efficiency, and compliance with corporate processes.

Bobby joins Odyssey with more than 30 years of experience leading technology teams in both the U.S. Air Force and the private sector. A recognized expert in enterprise IT and cyber infrastructure, he has a proven track record of leading large, highly technical initiatives and delivering on critical missions in acquisition and sustainment.

“Bobby’s three decades of direct experience in our key competency areas, ranging from space operations, cyber infrastructure, communications and networks, and C2ISR, give him a strategic perspective into the solutions that warfighters need to accomplish their missions,” said Matt Kasberg, CEO, Odyssey Systems. “His technical acumen and customer-focused leadership style will help us continue to supercharge our growth and ensure world-class service delivery to our customers here at Odyssey.”

Most recently, Bobby served as Vice President of Strategic Growth at OMNI Federal following his role as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Development at CACI. In those positions, he provided strategic advisory and managed key client relationships within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) enterprise IT and business solutions.

Bobby served 27 years in the United States Air Force, holding various leadership roles, including Chief of the Enterprise IT and Cyber Division for Air Force Acquisition at the Pentagon. His career culminated as a Senior Materiel Leader of the Enterprise IT and Cyber Infrastructure Division at Hanscom Air Force Base, where he led a 900-person team overseeing $6.5 billion in enterprise IT and cyber programs for the Department of the Air Force and Joint and Coalition forces.

Odyssey also recently added retired U.S. Air Force colonel Mike Harm as Executive Director of its C2ISR business unit and retired U.S. Air Force colonel John Kurian as Executive Director for its Aviation business unit, earlier this summer.

About Odyssey Systems
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. The company accelerates defense systems acquisitions, providing better and greater value to the U.S. government with expertise, execution, and solutions. We bring industry insight and domain-specific proficiency to augment capability and carry the voice of the warfighter throughout acquisition and program management.

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Wakefield, Mass.–April. 14, 2025—Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd, a leading provider of integrated defense capabilities and technologies, announced today it was re-awarded a contract to develop new interventions for wound infections and pre-injury Point-of-Injury (POI), and post-injury care within the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), Center for Military Infectious Disease Research (CIDR), Bacterial Diseases Branch (BDB), and the Wound Infections Department (WID).
 
“The proven performance of Odyssey’s Life Sciences Group directly resulted in being re-awarded this contract,” said Stefania Dobre, Executive Director of Odyssey’s Life Sciences Group. “These advancements in countermeasures are critical to sustaining and supporting the warfighter and mission-readiness.”
 
With an estimated contract value of over $20 million, research objectives align to the WID’s focus on defeating combat related wound infections such as bacterial pathogens of military relevance and the immunopathogenesis of infection including structural biology, bacteriophage therapeutics, traumatology and bacterial pathogenesis.
 
“Our research will be essential to producing new interventions that can be used in multi-domain operations and will ensure effective and transformative treatment for the most drug-resistant infections in the field, in theatre or stateside, even under prolonged conditions,” said Dr. Bob McLinden, Senior Program Manager at Odyssey Systems. 
 
About Odyssey Systems
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology and services to data, information and business operations. The company accelerates defense systems acquisitions, providing  better and a greater value to the U.S. government with expertise, execution and solutions. We bring industry insight and domain-specific proficiency to augment capability and carry the voice of the warfighter throughout acquisition and program management.

Wakefield, Mass. – Apr. 7, 2025—Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd, a leading provider of integrated national security technology, engineering and program management capabilities, has hired recognized industry innovator Kevan Kivlan as Vice President, Corporate Integration.

Kevan brings over two decades of leadership experience to lead the organization’s operational integration functions including the Technical Center, Strategic Engagement, Enterprise Alignment, Talent Acquisition and Quality. His long-standing career at the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) includes driving transformation in customer service, market research, and operational excellence at Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) where he was the Director of the Office of Customer Care (OCC).

“With deep expertise spanning acquisition strategy, risk management, stakeholder engagement, process optimization, and strategic communications, Kevan brings the breadth and depth of industry knowledge to deliver best-in-class solutions to the warfighter,” said Matt Kasberg, CEO, Odyssey Systems. “His leadership and operational experience will be key to driving the company’s growth.”

In 2016, Kevan founded and led Market Research as a Service (MRAS)—the first program of its kind in government—delivering on-demand, customized market intelligence to acquisition professionals across FAS and the broader federal community. Under his leadership, MRAS has become a critical enabler of smarter, data-informed acquisition decisions, directly supporting billions of dollars in procurement activity and setting a new standard for research-driven acquisition strategy.

Kevan has held leadership roles within federal procurement, business development, and supply chain management. His ability to translate complex challenges into practical solutions earned him recognition as a 2020 Fed 100 Award winner for IT innovation. He holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Fitchburg State University and a Master of Science in Program and Project Management from Brandeis University. He also serves as an adjunct instructor at Brandeis, where he teaches graduate-level courses in project management, procurement strategy, and risk management.

About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey is dedicated to helping government leaders think ahead and accelerate capability. The company is recognized as one of Washington Technology’s Top 100 government contractors, builds, secures, and integrates capabilities and technologies to meet tomorrow’s mission requirements. Odyssey enhances operational readiness through comprehensive program support, and its mission-driven culture powers the purpose of its employees and customers every day.