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In 1985, Scott graduated from Florida State University with a degree in computer science. He began working with SAIC at the Kennedy Space Center on the space shuttle program, specifically in the area of advanced robotics control applications.

Later, he transitioned to military simulation development, focusing on combat, combat support and combat service support of large scale/war game simulation applications development. Scott also spent a couple of years as the director of process improvement. He was the primary force behind the campaign that led his SAIC operation to achieve the Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model Integration, Maturity Level 5.

In 2004, Scott began work as the chief engineer on SAIC's Common Driver Trainer (CDT) program, and he is currently in charge of technical execution of the CDT/ Stryker Variant, which includes subcontractor technical management, requirements definition, system design, hardware and software implementation, integration, system test, deployment and acceptance test.

Scott has been with SAIC for 18 years and is passionate about what he does. "I am determined to provide the best products and services possible to today's Warfighters, and I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to a stronger and safer nation," he said.

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Dutch's military career included service as a tank company commander in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. His other assignments included time as an instructor for the U.S. Army Armor Officer Advanced Course, Director of the USMC Drill Instructor School in Parris Island, S.C. and commanding officer of the Marine Detachment at Fort Knox, Ky.

When it came time to retire from the Marines, Dutch was introduced to SAIC through former military friends at a U.S. Army Armor Conference. Dutch has now spent six years with SAIC as a military training subject matter expert, program manager and division manager. He is currently SAIC's Training Systems Division manager, a position he has held for the past three years. He is actively involved in the development of the Common Driver Trainer Stryker Variant, the Realtime Adversarial Intelligence and Decision Making program, the Warfighter's Simulation program and the Gold Standard program, a constructive simulation used to train emergency responders.

Dutch followed in his parents' footsteps and attended the University of Florida, earning a bachelor's degree in political science. Because of his military training and experiences, Dutch is dedicated to preparing U.S. Warfighters. He understands the training requirements and the desired results. "I personally feel that I am still contributing to the defense of our country," said Dutch.

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As weapons of mass destruction instructor with SAIC, Gary teaches the law enforcement protective measures course, in which he provides operational level instruction to emergency responders in chemical, ordinance, biological and radiological curricula. In addition, Gary teaches the technical emergency response training and law enforcement response action courses.

Gary's 15-year law enforcement career included work with the Calhoun/Ceburne County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force. Prior to that, he served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller and retired as a senior master sergeant.

Every day, Gary goes into the classroom knowing that his experience can only improve his students' training. "If I can impart one piece of information that can save a life,
then it will be worthwhile," he said.

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Jimmy's dream was realized when he joined the Jacksonville, Ala. Police Department in 1973. While there, he also trained new recruits at the Northeast Alabama Police Academy. In 1978, Jimmy joined the Anniston, Ala. Police Department and was assigned to the narcotics and major crimes task force. While serving the search warrant of a drug dealer in 1989, Jimmy was badly injured when the suspect opened fire. He was forced to retire as a law officer due to his injuries, and was awarded the International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association Medal of Valor.

After working for a number of years as a private investigator, Jimmy returned to the Jacksonville Police Department as a communication specialist until 2003, when he accepted a position with SAIC's EAI Corporation at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

Jimmy now serves as a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) instructor. He teaches the evidence preservation/collection course, the law enforcement response actions course and the WMD sampling and monitoring practical training sessions.

"It is my heartfelt desire to know that each responder that attends classes at the Center for Domestic Preparedness leaves with a higher level of knowledge and confidence that will enable them to respond and recover from situations in today's dangerous world," said Jimmy.

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Mellione recalls that years ago, soldiers were not as concerned with either NBC training or equipment. When the first Gulf War began in 1990, attitudes quickly changed because of the threat of chemical and biological weapons. "Leaders who once were too busy to attend training now wanted individual training and requested that I inspect their equipment for accountability and serviceability," she said.

After September 11, she had the same experience as a civilian at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). This time her students were first responders. "Before 9/11, few people thought about weapons of mass destruction (WMD). After 9/11, everyone realized they needed to learn more about them," said Mellione who is the technical emergency response training course manager for SAIC.

After a 22-year military career, Mellione joined the CDP team in 1999. She manages several courses at the CDP, as well as trains operational level first responders in hazardous material (HAZMAT) response. Said Mellione, "Our goal is to provide the best training possible so that first responders can protect themselves, their families and communities should a WMD attack ever occur."

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The more Shirley learned about weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and emergency training, the more dedicated she became to preparing the nation's first responders. "The more research I did, the more I enjoyed the work," she said.

Shirley immersed herself into learning about incident management. She took courses and received certifications on WMD from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Texas Engineering Extension Service, Michigan State University and the University of Kentucky.

As the assistant manager of the instructor training course, Shirley teaches first responders how to design and implement training programs and educates them about WMD response.

In addition to her military experience, Shirley also holds a bachelor's degree in computer information systems and a master's degree in instructional design.

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When Richard first began working with SAIC's EAI Corporation at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in 2003, he discovered that many responders were not prepared for a major incident or emergency. Realizing how vital disaster response training is to the nation's emergency professionals, he dedicated himself to keeping them trained and current with the latest information and skills. "People just don't know what can hurt them," Richard said. "When I began working at the CDP, I realized all of the training that we provide helps emergency responders protect themselves, no matter the incident."

Richard brings more than 15 years of law enforcement experience to SAIC and the CDP. Currently, Richard is a weapons of mass destruction instructor. Additionally, every Wednesday night, he conducts lectures on clandestine methamphetamine labs, and administers many of the other courses held at the CDP.

In addition to his work at the CDP, Richard still serves as a volunteer deputy with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department and works with the 7th Judicial District Drug Taskforce in Calhoun and Cleburne Counties.

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As a systems engineer, she is currently involved with SAIC intelligence systems from design and production to roll-out and delivery to warfighters in the field. "After deployment, I am the single engineering point of contact for each delivered system," says Beth, whose work has supported the warfighter for more than seven years.

Beth says that predicting how well an intelligence system will function at the outset is just theory. "We really don't know how well it's going to work until it's actually prototyped," she said. "Once we have a functioning system, we use the anechoic chamber to conduct numerous tests to verify our design theories. Improvements can always be made, and the ability to test multiple system and antenna configurations allows us to improve the intelligence capabilities we provide to the warfighter."

Previously, Beth taught college-level computer network courses for six years. She left the teaching profession to be a stay-at-home mom, then returned to the workforce to join AMTI, now an operation of SAIC.

Beth is extremely passionate about what she does. "What I do matters," she said. "It matters to the individual warfighter. It matters to the success of our military services. Knowing that there are men and women ready to give their lives so I can enjoy all the freedoms that this country offers drives me to provide the warfighter with the most capable intelligence tools available."

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Detric works in SAIC's anechoic chamber, a facility used to test, troubleshoot and diagnose problems with communications equipment that can't normally be detected in an outside environment because of cell phone towers, radio signals or other interference. "I developed an interest in the chamber when I saw the benefits our testing offers our troops," he said.

As an anechoic chamber technician, Detric is responsible for setting up the testing of intelligence communications equipment. These tests help ensure that the communications gear is not affected by ambient electronic "noise" or even stray signals emitted from the vehicle on which the equipment is mounted.

"I'm proud to be part of the anechoic chamber team, not only because I'm able to use the skills I went to school for," Detric says, "but more importantly because the work I do supports the warfighter. Since our military services use some of the most advanced electronic systems available, I feel that this is the best way to do what I love and help save lives at the same time. I'm involved with state-of-the-art intelligence and communications systems that help protect our country."

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Michael's passion for building and discovering how things work has grown throughout his life, and now as chief engineer with SAIC's AMTI facility in Charleston, S.C., it continues. He's still building things, but now they have a more important purpose — antennas, electronics, computers and sensors for the warfighter.

"During my career, I've worked on antennas and RF systems for a variety of well-known military aircraft, including the YF-22A Raptor and the RC-135U Combat Sent. I've designed intelligence collection, direction finding and electronic warfare systems," Michael said, "but knowing that the equipment that I create, design and test is being used to help save lives and help our warfighters complete their missions is the most gratifying aspect of the work I do."

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