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Head of Nevada Site Prime To Step Down

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

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Head of Nevada Site Prime To Step Down

Mark Martinez planned to retire as president of Mission Support and Test Services, the Honeywell [HON]-led prime contractor for the Nevada National Security Site, according to people familiar with Martinez’s plans. A spokesperson for Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS) did not reply to a request for comment. Martinez has been president of MSTS since the contractor took over the site in 2017 under a site management and operations deal that, with options, is worth up to $5 billion through…

Space

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Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

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Pentagon

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Congress

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