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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016 - OCTOBER 12, 2016 - VOLUME 5, NO. 40

US Army Awards AeroVironment $22.8 Million Contract

This Monrovia company has been building lethal drones for the US Government for some time now.

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–AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems for both military and commercial applications, today announced the United States Army Close Combat Weapons Systems Project Office has awarded the company a contract for Block 10C Switchblade™ Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile Systems (LMAMS) and support services valued at $22,776,812 through a Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statement.Delivery is anticipated within 12 months. First deployed by United States forces in 2011, the AeroVironment Switchblade provides warfighters with force protection and precision strike capabilities up to ten kilometers from its launch location, with minimal to no collateral damage and wave-off capability.Block 10C Switchblade, introduced by AeroVironment in May 2016, incorporates improvements based on feedback from users, including encrypted digital communications.

“Switchblade is a mature system, in production, that delivers unmatched force protection and precision strike capabilities to American forces,” said Kirk Flittie, AeroVironment vice president and general manager of its Unmanned Aircraft Systems business segment.“Soldier-portable and lightweight, Switchblade is a uniquely powerful LMAMS solution for complex combat environments. AeroVironment stands ready, with a proven product, supply chain and production system, to respond rapidly to this and future requirements.” Switchblade forms the basis of AeroVironment’s emerging family of Tactical Missile Systems. Switchblade is a rapid launch, high precision, force protection loitering missile that minimizes collateral damage. Designed initially for dismounted infantry operations, Switchblade spawned a number of variants in development for new customers and new applications.

glasses for the first 400 people on a first come first served basis. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the fair will offer free hearing, glucose, cholesterol, dental, HIV, blood pressure, mental health and body mass index screenings. The Long Beach Health Department will also be offering free flu shots. The fair will have ed-

ucational tables on many health issues along with safety and injury prevention, family reading pods and gardening presentations. In addition, the fair will have activities for the entire family and entertainment by DJ Hawkeye and Joseph Derry’s Comedy Magic Show. The Event part-

State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Downtown Long Beach Lions Club Announces $49.9 Million to Fund to Hold Third Sight First Health Fair Charter School Start-ups

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson recently announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded California $49.9 million in startup funds to assist in the launch and development of high-quality charter schools over the next three years. The grant money is part of the U.S. Department of Education’s Charter Schools Program (CSP), which funds

the creation and expansion of public charter schools across the nation. California was one of just eight states selected to share $177 million in federal funds. “California’s public school system offers a variety of school options to meet the interests and needs of our diverse state,” Torlakson said. “Charter schools have proven to be a popular and important option for many

families, and I’m thrilled the U.S. Department of Education has recognized California as a worthy investment of these important charter schools funds.” The California Department of Education (CDE) worked collaboratively with the State Board of Education, the California Charter Schools Association, and the SEE PAGE2

The Downtown Long Beach Lions Club cordially invites the Long Beach community to the Sight First Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Silverado Park and Community Center located at 1545 W 31st Street, Long Beach, CA 90810. The Sight First Health Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. will provide free eye screenings and recycled

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