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Military softball tournament starts today in PCB (Online)
The News Herald, 8/19/10
A popular sporting event is returning to Frank Brown Park for a second straight year, as the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Military World Softball Tournament 2010 kicks off today with its opening ceremony.
DRASH provides shelter for military personnel (Print)
Fort Lewis Ranger, 8/12/10
Most members of the military know what a DRASH is and what it's all about mainly because if they've deployed within the last five years they've either worked or lived in a DRASH shelter.
Daenner Cyclone 10 puts 7th CSC to the test (Online)
Army Offcial Website, 7/23/10
On an unusually sunny Monday morning in June, members of the 7th Civil Support Command Headquarters gathered on the parade field at Daenner Kaserne, here, to begin a four-day exercise known as Daenner Cyclone '10.
41st Fires Bde works toward equipment validation during systems integration training (Online)
Fort Hood Sentinel, 7/22/10
The 41st Fires Brigade packed up its equipment and rolled out to the field for their validation exercise during the Battle Command Systems of Systems Integration Training, here, July 6-16.
Field hospital built for flood victims in Brazil (Online)
CNTV, 6/25/10
The Brazilian Army has set up a field hospital to treat flood victims and prevent the spread of disease.
Rebuild Chile Expo (Online)
CNN Chile, 6/15/10
Forty-five American businesses will deliver more than 100 proposals for the reconstruction of our country at the Rebuild Chile Expo. (Note: Video is in Spanish.)
A little Saturday rugby (Online)
910Rec.com, 5/22/10
DRASH shelters were on display at the seventh annual Airborne 7s Rugby tournament.
Not your granddad's Army tent (Print)
The Huntsville Times, 5/20/10
It looked a bit like someone was filming a 21st Century version of MASH. But the grouping of khaki-colored, soft-walled shelter that drivers saw Wednesday in the fields on the south side of Interstate 565 near Madison was actually a product demonstration for DHS Systems, makers of the DRASH-Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter-and of Reeves emergency management equipment.
Military manufacturers sell digital shelters to local companies (Online)
WAFF, 5/19/10
They're small, they're light, they're used all over the world and now one military manufacturer wants to sell them to businesses and public safety agencies here in Huntsville.
A Show and Tell Exhibit Today Featuring Some of the Latest Military Tools (Online)
WHNT, 5/19/10
Huge tents, or Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters, were set up on Lime Quarry Road in Madison to help show off, among other things, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Maintenance Facility.
Soldiers train on new DRASH equipment (Online)
U.S. Army, 4/19/10
41st Fires Brigade Soldiers conducted preliminary training on the new deployable rapid assembly shelter (DRASH) used to run a brigade operation center during field time, here, April 12. Soldiers are scheduled to conduct validation training with the equipment throughout the months of May and June.
Branis seeks no-limits approach to problem-solving (Print)
Specialty Fabrics Review , April 2010
As vice president of manufacturing at DHS Systems in Orangeburg, N.Y., creating an environment that fosters a no-limits, problem solving, collective approach to business is foundational to Marcel Branis' management style and has resulted in some significant advances in products and processes for the company.
Medical readiness training exercises provide a win-win situation (Print)
The Griffon, Spring 2010
Humanitarian assistance exercises have long been a key component of the efforts of U.S. military forces stationed around the world – offering aid to impoverished areas and allowing troops to practice the execution of various types of operations.
405th Army Field Support Brigade begins preparation for Agile Challenge '10 (Online)
United States European Command, 3/12/10
The 405th Army Field Support Brigade has begun preparation for its role in the upcoming Agile Challenge '10 exercise to be held later this year. The brigade will be deploying a forward command post in support of the exercise. This will be the second consecutive year that the brigade has deployed an FCP in support of a military exercise.
Orangeburg's DHS Systems helps keep Knickerbocker Ice Festival attendees warm (Print)
Rockland Review, 1/22/10
DHS Systems of Orangeburg is providing several of its easy-to-erect shelter infrastructures to help keep Knickerbocker Ice Festival attendees warm during the wintry activities at Rockland Lake this weekend.
New ACP brings command post to field (Print)
The Desert Voice, 1/20/10
Smaller, Faster, Better. Third Army set up its newest command and control element at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Jan. 10.
New and Emerging Shelter Technology Provides Solutions for Responders (Online)
Domestic Preparedness, 1/13/10
DHS Systems' Vice President of Government Relations Ron Houle discusses how soft-walled shelter systems are evolving to meet the needs of today's emergency responders.
Civilian agencies look to Military technology for future response efforts (Print)
The Griffon, Winter 2010
Since the H1N1 Virus first emerged this past spring, government and civilian agencies across the world have taken steps to prevent spread of the illness.
Mobile Surgical Team practices deployment capabilities during training exercise (Online)
U.S. Southern Command, 12/14/09
Joint Task Force-Bravo's Mobile Surgical Team practiced it's deployment abilities in a training exercise Dec. 10 near the Soto Cano Air Base hospital by performing five minor surgeries removing small "lumps and bumps" on volunteers.
DHS Systems LLC Achieves Milestone (Print)
The Salute, November 2009
DHS Systems LLC celebrated a milestone event on August 25th at their production facility in Huntsville, AL - the production and delivery of the 2,500th Trailer Mounted Support System (TMSS) to the U.S. Army.
Fallen Rugby's Tourney Honors Rugby's Fallen (Online)
Rugbymag.com, 11/9/09
"We’re blessed to have a veteran owned, veteran employee company that came forward. We said ‘We can’t make this tournament happen without support,’ and they said ‘Don’t Worry about it, we got your back’. ‘Every year I expect this tournament to happen, no matter what the cost is.’" That veteran-owned company is DRASH.
Military Tents on Display at Bay Point Marriott (Online)
WJHG, 11/3/09
Manufacturers of temporary structures are showing off their products at the Bay Point Marriott resort this week during the Bi-Annual Meeting of the Department of Defense's Joint Committee on Tactical Shelters.
Mission Rehearsal Exercises Ready Army for 21st Century Operations (Print)
The Griffon, Fall 2009
Mission rehearsal exercises play a crucial role in the final training of U.S. Army personnel, including members of the Reserve, before deployment.
Under Shelter in Harm's Way (Print)
Military Medical Technology, September 2009
Shelters remain as much as ever an essential requirement for forces deployed at forwarding operating bases, which are more often than not in remote locations without any existing infrastructure, such as water, septic and power, and in a variety of environments and conditions.
Swine Flu Hot Spots: Southern U.S. First to Battle Deadly Flu (Online)
ABC News, 9/24/09
As the nation braces for flu season and a potential outbreak of swine flu, the South already appears to be dealing with a wave of H1N1 cases, setting up tents to deal with hundreds of possibly infected children each day.
Hospitals Prepare for H1N1 (Online)
CBS, 9/23/09
With flu season about to begin, hospitals are taking necessary steps to insure everyone can be evaluated.
Swamped with flu patients, Dell Children's Medical Center sets up triage tents (Online)
Austin American-Statesman, 9/22/09
Dell Children's Medical Center is seeing so many children sick with what is presumed to be swine flu, it expects to start treating some of them in tents starting today.
Area Contractor Marks Delivery Of 2,500 Trailer Mounted Support Systems To Army (Online)
WAFF.com, 9/3/09
A local military contractor celebrated a significant milestone on August 25th. DHS Systems delivered its 2,500 Trailer-Mounted Support System (TMSS) to the U.S. Army after two years in Huntsville.
Delivering Support (Print)
The Huntsville Times, 8/26/09
DHS Systems delivers the 2,500th TMSS, Trailer Mounted Support System, to the Army.
DHS Celebrates Huge Milestone for Company (Online)
HuntsvilleNewswire.com, 8/21/09
A local military contractor celebrated a significant milestone on August 25th. DHS Systems delivered its 2,500 Trailer-Mounted Support System (TMSS) to the U.S. Army after two years in Huntsville.
DHS Systems Awarded $1.2 Million Contract by Brazilian Secretary of State (Online)
HSToday.us, 8/5/09
The Brazilian State of Rio de Janeiro has awarded military contracting company DHS Systems LLC, Orangeburg, NY, a manufacturer of rapidly deployable mobile shelter units, and Brazilian medical supply distributor Oscar Iskin a $1.2 million contract to initially provide two mobile field hospitals for use during large-scale emergencies.
Orangeburg Company Awarded Mobile Hospital Contract (Online)
lohudblogs.com, 8/4/09
DHS Systems LLC, a military contractor based in Orangeburg, and Brazilian medical supply distributor Oscar Iskin have been awarded a $1.2 million contract by the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro to provide two mobile field hospitals.
MILITARY matters (Print)
Specialty fabrics Review, July 2009
Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters (DRASH) by DHS Systems were recently used by the Air National Guard and New York City's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in a joint training event designed to help civilian and military agencies learn to integrate forces to better respond to large-scale emergencies.
DRASH Attends Brunei Darussalam International Defence Exhibition (Online)
The Brunei Times, 6/24/09
DHS Technologies LLC's international subsidiary MilSys (UK) Ltd attended the Brunei Darussalam International Defence Exhibition (Bridex 2009).
FORSSTROM Provides the Entire Solution (Online)
FORSSTROM.com, Summer 2009
FORSSTROM has delivered a machine system during this past year consisting of four different manufacturing units to the American manufacturer DHS Systems.
DRASH Joins with Communications Platforms to Form Integrated Shelter System (Online)
HSToday.com, 6/11/09
DHS Systems LLC, Orangeburg, NY, a developer of mobile shelter systems, has announced that its line of Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter (DRASH) Systems can now accommodate the Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT) and similar communications platforms.
Communications Equipment to Assist in Disaster Management (Print)
The Griffon, Summer 2009
The problems facing responders during such large-scale disasters as Hurricane Katrina have demonstrated the chaos and confusion that can erupt when proper communication is absent. They have also revealed which tools the Army National Guard and Reserve need to properly direct personnel during an emergency.
DHS International Subsidiary Partners with Spectra Group at DVD 2009 (Online)
IT-Director.com, May 2009
International subsidiary MilSys (UK) recently partnered up with Spectra Group during DVD 2009, an event organized by the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence for vehicle, battlefield infrastructure and related support services industries.
Transformation of Army Reserve and National Guard Means New Support (Print)
The Griffon, Spring 2009
As government and military efforts help transform the Reserve and Guard into groups truly prepared and capable of facing challenges both on the battlefield and while responding to a crisis at home, technology also continues to emerge that can serve both components' countless tasks.
New Mobile Operations Center Pops up for 36th ID (Print)
36th Infantry Division News -Texas Army National Guard, 10/18/08
The DRASH combines the standards of an office environment with the portability and mobility of a tent.
Industry Delivers on Shelter Needs (Print)
Military Medical/CBRN Technology, September 2008
The manufacturer of Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters (DRASH) shelters--DHS Systems LLC of Orangeburg, N.Y.--announced it had teamed up with Northrop Grumman Corp. in May to supply the U.S. Army with high-mobility tactical operations centers consisting of military shelters supported by trailers that provide power for air conditioning, electronics, lights, and other systems required to run a mobile command center.
Exploring the Many Means of Psychological Operations (Print)
The Griffon, Summer 08
To influence people in an often violent environment using non-violent means it is important for units to use the utmost in sophisticated equipment, such as DRASH shelters.
Shaking Up Civilians (Print)
MS&T Magazine, Issue 3/2008
"Rapid medical evaluation, on the spot first aid, superior radio operations capabilities, and a top-grade procedure for extracting the wounded and decontaminating patients are some of the key skills needed to perform a successful operation of this scope," says retired Army medic Ken Hall, who conducts decontamination system training for DHS Technologies, makers of DRASH shelters.
New Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville - Helping Support Soldiers (Print)
Initiatives, April 2008
Internationally recognized for its exceptional integration of shelter, utilities, electronic communications, and tactical mobility, DHS Systems recently held a ribbon cutting event to mark the transitioning of some of its manufacturing and system integration operations to the Huntsville area.
New Company Opens in Huntsville (Video)
News 48, January 23, 2008
A new plant in Tanner is home to DHS Systems. Today the new facility had the chance to show off their new digs and showcase their products.
Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter - A New Way To Collect Blood During the Holidays (Print)
http://www.militaryblood.dod.mil/
Blood donations drop significantly during the holidays and each year, blood donor recruiters are challenged to find new ways to encourage people to donate.
New DHS Facility Runs on a Monorail (Print)
Huntsville Times, February 5, 2008
DHS Systems, which builds softwalled shelters used by the military and federal agencies, started assembling trailer-mounted support systems for those shelters at its new Huntsville plant in December. The plant, which consolidates four company sites into one building, will be ramping up quickly.
Soldiers Prepare Life-Saving Equipment (Print)
www.mccoy.army.mil, August 2007
On August 13th Army Reserve chemical units converged at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin for two weeks of preparation and training, culminating in "Red Dragon", a joint military and civilian exercise to simulate and evaluate the Reserve's readiness to handle a catastrophe.
Women of Distinction Award Nominee Named (Print)
Rockland County Times, June 2007
State Senator Thomas Morahan selected DHS Systems co-founder Patrice Prusmack as the 38th District's nominee for the 2007 Woman of Distinction Award.
Westover Holds Disaster Drill (Video)
CBS-3, May 19, 2007
A hurricane slams the Northeast. There is major damage, even some deaths. It hasn't happened yet, but will we be ready if it does. CBS3 Springfield Megan Bacchus shows us how Western Massachusetts would respond if the worst happened.
New Public Affairs Team Rolled Out for Vigilant Guard
National Guard Bureau, May 21, 2007
Members of a new National Guard team designed to streamline information about disasters in this country to the American people rolled into the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in southern Indiana on May 8 to take part in the Indiana National Guard's training exercise Vigilant Guard.
DRASH Tents: What's At Stake
PS Monthly Magazine, January 2007
Although the TMSS medium tent isn’t hard to put up, its design is unlike that of most tents. The TMSS has a strut frame covered on both sides with polyester blend fabric. And that design calls for some special set-up and strike procedures.
DRASH Equipment & POCs
PS Monthly Magazine, November 2006
One company that’s fielded a variety of COTS equipment is DHS Systems LLC. DHS provides tents and trailers outfitted with generators and environmental control units. You know this equipment as DRASH®—Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters. What you may not know is who to turn to for support of your DRASH… until now.
MMT 2006 Military Shelter Review
Military Medical Technology, September 2006
Other shelter companies have introduced additional innovations in recent years. Chief among them is DHS Systems LLC, headquartered in Orangeburg, N.Y., which has focused on military needs with its line of Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters (DRASH).
DRASH Field Hospital Dedicated to Anthrax Victim
Hartford Courant, April 5, 2006
On April 5, 2006, the State of Connecticut dedicated a DRASH 100-bed mobile field hospital to state resident Ottilie W. Lundgren, nearly five years after she died of inhalation anthrax in 2001.
DRASH Shelter Systems Provide Major Support During 2005 Hurricanes
The Griffon, Winter 2006
Last year Hurricane Katrina devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast as well as numerous surrounding areas. In the aftermath of this horrific storm, many different government agencies were deployed to help with the relief effort.
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