SAN DIEGO, Nov. 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading national security and information technology solutions provider, announced that it is a proud sponsor of the Veterans Memorial Park in Huntsville, Alabama. Kratos is honored to have pledged the American Flag that flies at the center of the Memorial. On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, there will be a pre-Veteran's Day event beginning at 2:30 p.m. (Central Time).
At the event, there will be an announcement of the fundraising milestone that has been achieved and also a major announcement of a significant contribution to the Veterans Memorial Fund. Speakers at the event will include: Congressman Parker Griffith, MG Jim Myles, Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison County Commission Chairman Mike Gillespie and Bill Stender, Chairman of the Board of The Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Richard Selvaggio, Executive Vice President of Kratos, who will make a special presentation at the pre-Veteran's Day event commented, "Kratos and its employees fully recognize the commitment and sacrifice that veterans have endured to provide for our country's freedom. It is in this spirit that Kratos has invested in this memorial that will honor every man and woman who has taken up arms to defend our country."
About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) provides mission critical engineering, IT services and war fighter solutions for the U.S. federal government and for state and local agencies. Principal services include C4ISR, weapon systems sustainment, military weapon range operations and technical services, network engineering services, information assurance and cybersecurity solutions, security and surveillance systems, and critical infrastructure design and integration. The Company is headquartered in San Diego, California, with resources located throughout the U.S. and at key strategic military locations. News and information are available at www.KratosDefense.com.
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