Odyssey Out & About

Conferences & Industry Events

Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) New Horizons Lexington-Concord New Horizons Sponsorship
Odyssey was a proud Platinum Sponsor of the 48th annual AFCEA New Horizons. This year’s theme was “Unyielding Vigilance: Fortifying Our Military Preparedness for Contested Environments.” Odyssey’s own Erin Donlan, Lexington-Concord Chapter President, served as co-chair and Therese Honda (C5ISR Group Systems Engineering & Program Management Subject Matter Expert) was a panelist discussing “Implementing Zero Trust in the Contested Environment.”

AFCEA Lexington-Concord Chapter’s State of the Center
Odyssey was honored to support and sponsor the AFCEA Lexington-Concord Chapter’s State of the Center address featuring keynote speaker and AFLCMC Commander, Lt Gen Donna Shipton. Lt. General Shipton highlighted the importance of the Center mission and resources, noting critical accomplishments supported by members of our Odyssey team that serve in AFLCMC and Directorate organizations. Members of the Odyssey team actively engaged in the event, to include Coree Chandler and Keith Taylor from our Program Executive Office (PEO) Digital organization, Ariella Brown on the AFLCMC Center staff, and Liz Downing, Human Resources. Erin Donlan served as host to the General as AFCEA Chapter President.

Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition
Odyssey Team Members Tom DuBois, Capture Manager, C5ISR, and Reid Webber, Senior Strategy and Innovation Specialist, attended the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C. to see the latest technology in action for the Army.

Air Force Association (AFA) Paul Revere Chapter Holiday Gala
Odyssey employees Keith Taylor, Erin Donlan, Matt Kasberg, and Joe Helfter attending the Air Force Association (AFA) Paul Revere Chapter Holiday Gala.

Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS) Innovation Symposium
Odyssey attended the first AMSUS Innovation Symposium promoting collaboration among innovators from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

AUSA Redstone-Huntsville Chapter Community Partner Breakfast
Odyssey Director of Huntsville Area Programs, Rob Thomas (second from right), joined Col Shane Upton, the first Director for the Army Futures Command Congested Logistics (CL) Cross-Functional Team (CFT) at the quarterly AUSA Redstone-Huntsville Chapter Community Partner Breakfast held at the Rocket City Trash Pandas stadium.

National Security Space Association (NSSA) Defense and Intelligence Space Conference (DISC) Sponsorship
Odyssey was a proud sponsor of and attendee at the National Security Space Association (NSSA) Defense and Intelligence Space Conference (DISC) in Virginia. DISC provides an opportunity for the generation of space experts to hear from and engage with key leaders and mentors from within the national security space community.

Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIMR) Conference
Odyssey attended the social, behavioral, and education research conference, held in conjunction with their annual conference which focused on ethical principles governing research and practical strategies for implementing regulations that protect human research subjects and ensure the welfare of research animals.

Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) Conference
Odyssey attended the annual conference for clinical research professionals who share information, tools, and best practices for compliant clinical research.

Space Industry Days Sponsorship
Odyssey was honored to be a silver sponsor at Space Industry Days in Los Angeles, California. Matthew Kasberg, Chief Operating Officer (COO), sat on the Small Business Panel to talk about Odyssey’s history and achievements. Thank you to AFCEA International, NDIA, AFA, and Southern California Aerospace Professional Representatives (SCAPR) for inviting us to be a part of this event.

Odyssey team member Tim Vockrodt attended the first annual Artificial Intelligence (AI) Symposium at the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Odyssey was once again proud to be a small business partner at the Women in Defense (WID) Greater Boston Chapter (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) STEM Conference last week at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML).

United States Space Force Fourth Birthday Celebration
Charles Helwig, Executive Director, Space and Missile Defense, and his wife Katie, attended the USSF Fourth Birthday Celebration in Washington, D.C. along with over 100 active duty USSF Guardians to celebrate another milestone year of hard work and accomplishments.

Community Engagement

Wreaths Across America
This past holiday season, Odyssey team members from across the country volunteered at Wreaths Across America, visiting local cemeteries and laying wreaths on the tombstones of the brave men and women who kept us safe and made the ultimate sacrifice. We thank everyone that volunteered!

Odyssey Social Events

WRAIR and NMRC Employees Catered Luncheon
Odyssey team members Stefania Dobre, Executive Director, Medical, and Robert McLinden, Program Manager, celebrated the successes and hard work with some Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) employees outside the WRAIR/Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) with a catered luncheon.

Eglin Holiday Party
The Aviation Group hosted our Eglin team on 8 Nov 2023 to a great evening at Dewey Destin’s Harborside, right on Destin Harbor. Matt Kasberg, COO, Dan Gordon, Aviation Group Executive Director, Brenda Weatherspoon, Aviation Group Director, Brian Cantrell, Aviation Senior Manager, and Erin Donlan, Director of Air Force Capture, were in attendance along with local employees from both the Aviation and C5ISR Groups. Great food, beverages, and conversation were enjoyed by everyone. We even had a couple of porpoises show themselves for our enjoyment!

Dayton Holiday Party 
The Dayton office held its annual holiday party on 26 January 2024 with Brenda Weatherspoon, Aviation Group Director, ensuring that everyone had a great time. We were fortunate to have Odyssey leadership in attendance with Tom Portlock, CEO, and Kevin Connolly, CFO, present, as well as several distinguished guests including Dan Gordon, Aviation Group Executive Director; Stefania Dobre, Medical Group Executive Director; and folks from the corporate staff from HR, Security, Talent Acquisition, and Business Development. Employees from the Aviation, Medical, and C5ISR groups participated in this event and enjoyed good food, beverages, and lots of conversations.

Langley AFB Employees Holiday Dinner
Continuing with our holiday activities, our multi-contract team at Langley AFB held a holiday dinner at the Vanguard Brew Pub & Distillery. Hosted by Cindy Callahan and Aaron Hairston, it included employees from our HBB, TDLOMO (Link-16), FIRES, and ACC A6 Teams. By all reports, it was a great time and the first opportunity for all four teams to get together over cocktails and buffet dinner.

Medical Group Visit—Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) and Navy Refractive Surgery Center in San Diego
The Medical Group’s Stefania Dobre, Executive Director, Danielle Vance, Program Control Analyst (PCA), and Tonya Torgeson, Director Strategic Capture, had the pleasure of visiting with our employees, customers, and partners at NHRC and Navy Refractive Surgery Center in San Diego. We are extremely grateful for all of their continued support towards optimizing the operational health and readiness of our armed forces.

Colorado Springs Holiday Party
In January 2024, Space & Missile Defense Team Members in Colorado Springs hosted an annual Holiday Party at the View House restaurant in Colorado Springs. The theme for this event was Casino Night. A total of 250 people were in attendance and enjoyed an Italian meal and great conversation with co-workers in a warm environment that included an outstanding/unobstructed view of Pikes Peak. Most of the employees had a great time in the Casino Room.

Winter Gathering in Massachusetts
C5ISR employees and Corporate staff gathered at APEX Entertainment for their post-holiday Winter Gathering!