DefenseWeb receives contract from Marine Corps
By Daily Transcript staff report
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
DefenseWeb Technologies Inc., a San Diego-based software developer and systems integrator for the Department of Defense, has been contracted by Marine Corps Forces, Pacific to build a virtual Family Readiness Community platform.
The wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will serve as a Family Readiness Officer, helping deal with complex emotional and psychological issues, such as deployments, long periods away from family, friends, and loved ones, the birth of a child and bereavement. Such issues are more challenging with a growing number of service members stationed away from military installations, struggling to communicate on a regular basis.
“DefenseWeb developed a similar program for the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command with great success,” said Col. Brian A. Mace at Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. “We’ve got very similar needs in ensuring that our Marines and their loved ones have access to the support services they need and deserve. Doing so has a direct and positive impact on our military readiness.”