2008 Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament - June 17, 2008
Maple Ridge Golf Club, Columbus, Georgia

As America's War on Terrorism enters its seventh year, military personnel from Special Operations Forces (SOF) continue deploying to combat zones to fight terrorism in the world's hot spots.

The warriors assigned to SOF are conducting more missions, and under a broader range of conditions than ever before. These missions entail high operations tempos, heavy and unpredictable deployment schedules, personal hardships, and an increasing number of casualties. Because these operations are high risk some of our finest SOF members have been killed while participating in combat or training missions.

The Special Operations Warrior Foundation was formed to preserve the legacies of warriors killed in their high risk action and training. The SOWF works diligently and unselfishly to identify and provide scholarship funds for the college-bound children of SOF Soldiers killed in action. (Access http://www.specialops.org for more information.) Omega Training Group, Inc., is proud to announce its commitment to SOWF's endeavors and invites you and your company to do the same.

If you would like to support Omega in this venture with donations or sponsorship, or if you have any questions, contact Marty Reyna at 706-569-9100 x207 or reynam@omegatraining.com

Click here to download a copy of the 2008 Brochure (PDF)

Thank you.

Omega Earns ISO 9001:2000 Registration - Nov 21, 2007
Columbus, Georgia

On September 14, 2007, the British Standards Institute (BSi) Americas awarded Omega our formal certificate of registration to ISO 9001:2000 standards.

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2007 AUSA Annual Exposition Slide Show - Oct 19, 2007
Washington, D.C.

Omega Training Group is proud to be a Sustaining Member of The Association of the United States Army which is a private, non-profit organization that supports all aspects of America's Army including Active personnel, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees and family members.

During the AUSA annual exposition at the Washington Conference Center from the 8-10 October 2007, Omega helped support The Chattahoochee Valley and Fort Benning Chapter with its very well attended Fort Benning Night and Third Region Breakfast Meeting. These particular events celebrated the Infantry past, present and future and brought colleagues together from the Army and many supporting businesses and organizations.

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Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation & Education Conference - Nov 26 - 29, 2007
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL

Come visit us at Booth #4121 (www.iitsec.org)

2007 Infantry Warfighting Conference - Sep 17 -23, 2007
Ft. Benning, GA

Visit our booth for a demonstration of capabilities we have to offer the DoD community! (www.fbcinc.com/infantry/)

Omega Awarded Navy SeaPort-e Contract - May 23, 2007

Omega was awarded a Navy SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) Prime Contract. This award is part of the Navy SeaPort Enhanced Rolling Admission Acquisition Program to provide engineering, technical, and programmatic support services to Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Systems Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, Naval Supply Systems Command. Military Sealift Command, Naval Facilities Command. Strategic Systems Programs, Office of Naval Research and the United States Marine Corps, provide services that potentially span the entire spectrum of mission areas supported by the activities and technical capabilities that comprise the various ordering offices, as well as provide professional support services to the overall Navy and Marine Corps organizations.

Seaport-e is a Multiple Award Contract (MAC). The award has a 2-year base period, with one 5-year award term and one additional 3-year term for a possible total of 10 years.

Partners in Education Celebration - January 12, 2007
Reese Road Elementary and Omega Training Group
Official Adoption Ceremony for the Partners In Education Program.  Along with Principal Pendleton, the children of Reese Road welcomed Omega in songs, poems and thank you’s. Special Guests and speakers included Deputy Superintendent Dr. Robin Pennock, District 3 Board Member, Mr. Charles Walker, Partners In Education Chairman, Mr. Kent Fleming and Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce Partner In Education Chairman Mrs. Phyllis Lott.  Ms. Ane Wilson from Weyerhauser, another Reese Road PIE Partner and the contingent from OGTI included President Ray Kauffman, Director of Human Resources, Martin Reyna, Director of Information Management, Greg Newer and Corporate Recruiter, Jennifer Herrington. 

Omega President Ray Kauffman surprised the students with the gift of 10 complete computer systems to improve the schools’ current computer lab.  The children cheered, attendees clapped, and parents whistled as a drape covering the system was removed from the table.  Mr. Kauffman gave the children his inspiring “Be a Doer, Not a Booh’er speech” to encourage them to step up and make a difference.  The ceremony reached a climax with the exchange of banners and the unfurling of each in a display of teamwork.  In closing, the children sang a rousing rendition of a special thank you song to show their appreciation for their adoption.  Ms. Colleen Wood, a paraprofessional at Reese Road, and her Boy Scout Troop welcomed the distinguished guests to the media room for refreshments and a special cake prepared just for the day.  Faculty and staff trickled in and out in a flurry of excitement to pay special thanks for their new partnership.  A promising start to great new relationship is now underway!

Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) Orange County Convention Center || Orlando , FL Booth 885 December 4 - 7, 2006

I/ITSEC, the huge trade show sponsored by the National Training Systems Association, an affiliate of the NDIA, and held annually in Orlando, Florida, is the place to see cutting edge simulation, education, and modeling technology.

Omega will have a booth and representatives displaying and demonstrating how we apply such technology to the training arena.

October 17 - 19 , 2006, Omega Hosts International NATO Conference - Omega Training Group hosted its first international conference in support of the “NATO Five Powers Battalion and Brigade Urban Operations Study”. The purpose of this study was to develop a better understanding of the requirements for the successful integration of multinational combat operations in urban and complex terrain.  The primary focus of the study was orientated at battalion and brigade level combat operations. Representatives from France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States attended the conference, which included conducting Doctrine review and future planning, as well as a tour of the Fort Benning Soldier Battle Laboratory’s McKenna Urban Operations facility and Simulations Center. Omega’s John Brasher and Bill Godwin facilitated the conference, which was very well received and appreciated by all who attended.

August, 2006, Omega received SCORM 2004 Certification for our online courseware, “U.S. Army Cordon and Search Procedures”.  SCORM is an international standard for producing reusable content for the World Wide Web.  There are only 10 other companies world-wide that have obtained this certification. Omega produces high quality custom training applications for Government and Industry. The SCORM 2004 certification means that we are now recognized for our ability to produce courseware that meets all requirements for this exacting SCORM specification.

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February 8, 2006, Tammy Clark, Brett Heard, and Danny Wyatt of the Training and Analysis Business Unit presented Omega’s first collaborative training effort — the Collaborative Decision-Making Training Simulation (CDTS) — at the 2006 Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT) Interactive Technologies Conference in Orlando, FL.  This goal of this conference is to provide training developers, educators, consultants and other professionals with a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies for education and training systems, job performance improvement systems, and knowledge management systems. 

The CDTS was first debuted at I/ITSEC last November.  Included in the SALT conference presentation was a preview of Omega’s future direction for the CDTS – a 3D development effort.  The scenario used in the CDTS presented the learner with the challenge of assaulting a building in a military or police type action.  Conference attendees were also interested in using the program to train other skills, such as onboard ship firefighting and various medical procedures.  Overall, the CDTS was well-received and will hopefully open a new door for Omega’s training simulation work.

Brett Heard and Tammy Clark at the 2006 SALT Conference

A special event occurred recently when Pete Helmer and Brandy Mosto attended the 44^th Annual Army Operations Research Symposium (AORS) in Ft. Lee, Virginia on October 11-13.  During the symposium, Mr. Walter W. Hollis, Deputy Undersecretary of the Army (Operations Research), presented the Wilbur B. Payne Memorial Award for Excellence in Analysis to Pete Helmer, on behalf of Omega, for our work supporting the Infantry Center’s Combat Helmet Study.

The Payne Award was established in 1981 as a vehicle to recognize superior individual and group analysis.  Presented annually, the award’s two categories acknowledge individual and group analysis by selecting the best analytic work conducted by military or civilian Army personnel during the preceding year.

Omega Honored, Local United Way and Payne Award: On October 7, Omega received a Gold Award from the United Way recognizing Omega’s 2004-2005 campaign contributions.  The award, presented to Tamela Chambers, on behalf of Omega, by Columbus chapter president Guy Sims (not pictured), honors Omega for providing outstanding service to the Columbus, Georgia community. This rare distinction, not often awarded to companies in their first year of campaigning, signifies Omega’s ability to excel in achieving common goals.

Omega’s partnering with United Way will benefit numerous individuals throughout the local community, and aid such entities as Girls, Inc., Open Door Community House, and The Salvation Army.

American Legion Honors Omega: In two recent separate ceremonies Omega Training Group, Inc., was proud to receive the American Legion’s national award, “For an exceptional record in the employment of veterans,” for the year 2004.

On April 12 th, Mikell Frye from Georgia’s Department of Labor presented, on behalf of the American Legion, a local version of the award to Omega’s President, Ray Kauffman. On August 24 th, in Honolulu Hawaii, The Legion’s national commander, Thomas Cadmus, formally presented the national award to Omega’s Vice President, Roger Hewitt.

During these ceremonies, Mr. Kauffman and Mr. Hewitt emphasized that it was the expertise, discipline, and focus of its numerous veteran employees that has made Omega successful.

Ray Kauffman receives local award in Columbus

Roger Hewitt receives national award in Honolulu

Omega Joins the Ranger Training Brigade

A team of Omega’s professionals are working to help the Ranger Training Brigade update, administer, supply, and teach the Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leader’s Course (RSLC).

RSLC develops the combat arms skills of officers and noncommissioned officers who will be assigned to reconnaissance and surveillance units. The graduates receive the 6B ASI, indicating they are trained in detailed planning, survival, and evasion techniques.

Six Omegans support the RSLC - a doctrinal analyst/team leader; a communications technician; a Survival Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) instructor; an intelligence instructor; and a supply and administrative specialist ― to allow the course to train an increased number of students while meeting the force’s increasing need for special reconnaissance units.