Joy A. Shanaberger

Asset Guardian, Ruthless Strategist, Defense Advisor. Founder @BooneGroupDC & Amateur 🥊 Shield Maiden passionate about NatSec, SOF, and leaving no one behind.

[Joy A. Shanaberger @JoyAngela]

@alexplitsas Read this! Loved it

[Alex Plitsas 🇺🇸 @alexplitsas]

Two years ago today, 22 of us were invited to Washington, D.C. to meet with senior State Department and Pentagon officials to begin the process of working together to help save our stranded allies and fellow Americans trapped in Afghanistan. That work continues to this day.

[Joy A. Shanaberger @JoyAngela]

There are a few specific moments in life where the “A-Team” assembles to achieve something impossible if attempted alone. This was one of those times ❤️🌟

[Alex Plitsas 🇺🇸 @alexplitsas]

2 years ago today after we had worked together to bring home ~50 American Citizens & Green Card Holders during the military airlift and right before things got crazy again @JoyAngela @jaketapper

[Joy A. Shanaberger @JoyAngela]

@alexplitsas When our values are aligned, raising the bar comes with a strange sense of ease. It’s the natural next step — to keep going. Excellence in all we do. #nooneleftbehind

[Alex Plitsas 🇺🇸 @alexplitsas]

“Alex, we have a lot of work left to do.” - @JoyAngela 8/31/2021

How right she was

#Afghanistan

[Joy A. Shanaberger @JoyAngela]

@shawnjvandiver @afghanevac Proud to know you and play a part in this 🤩🎯

[Alex Plitsas 🇺🇸 @alexplitsas]

No problem is unsolvable

Anything not bound by the laws of physics is subject to change, it’s just a question of time and resources. - me

[Joy A. Shanaberger @JoyAngela]

I’m glad you see what a dent in the universe this could make. You know it’s possible!!! 🎯🥊

[Alex Plitsas 🇺🇸 @alexplitsas]

This is a big deal. The last time I witnessed rapid acquisition of this scale and nature was the MRAPs and jammers when I was at JIEDDO.

“we’re going to field attritable autonomous systems at a scale of multiple thousands, in multiple domains, within the next 18-to-24 months.”

[Archive: Kathleen Hicks @DepSecDefHicks]

In the face of our pacing challenge, our task is to adopt and integrate innovations wherever they can add the most military value. We first must see the whole of the defense innovation ecosystem to lower the myriad barriers that get in our way. And then, we must do the hard government work of removing those most damaging innovation obstacles — which is exactly what we’re doing. @NDIAToday #EmergingTechETI

[Archive: Kathleen Hicks @DepSecDefHicks]

We’re making big bets- and we are going to deliver on those bets.  First up: we’re going to field attritable autonomous systems at a scale of multiple thousands, in multiple domains, within the next 18-to-24 months.  Together, we can do this. @NDIAToday #EmergingTechETI

[Archive: Kathleen Hicks @DepSecDefHicks]

America and our like-minded friends & allies have such vibrant commercial innovation ecosystems because we also have free & open societies of imaginative inventors, doers, & problem-solvers. This is what “Replicator” is all about. Our goal is to seed, spark, & stoke the flames of innovation. @NDIAToday #EmergingTechETI

[Archive: Kathleen Hicks @DepSecDefHicks]

Our innovation focus is the customer -- the warfighter. We are laser-focused from the top on customer needs and clear paths to fulfilling them. That requires resources and an ecosystem of innovation that supports scaling fast. #EmergingTechETI @NDIAToday

[Archive: Kathleen Hicks @DepSecDefHicks]

With “Replicator,” we’re going to create a new state of the art — just as America has before — leveraging attritable, autonomous systems in all domains — which are less expensive, put fewer people in the line of fire, and can be changed, updated, or improved with substantially shorter lead times. #EmergingTechETI @NDIAToday

[Joy A. Shanaberger @JoyAngela]

Why I can back to public service 🎯🥊

[Archive: Kathleen Hicks @DepSecDefHicks]

This morning, I’m announcing the next big bet under @SecDef Austin’s leadership - the latest piece of our comprehensive, warfighter-centric approach to innovation: “Replicator.”

[Archive: Kathleen Hicks @DepSecDefHicks]

China may have superior numbers, but the one advantage they can never blunt, steal, or copy, no matter how hard they try — because it’s embedded in our people — is American ingenuity: our ability to innovate & change the game. In the military sphere, it’s our ability to imagine, create, & master the future of warfare.@NDIAToday #EmergingTechETI

[Joy A. Shanaberger @JoyAngela]

🌟🥊🎯 The reason why I said yes to coming back to public service

[Alex Plitsas 🇺🇸 @alexplitsas]

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This is a big deal if you understand Pentagon acquisition 👇🏼

“Pentagon bets on quick production of autonomous systems to counter China: @DepSecDef Kathleen Hicks will formally announce the initiative Monday.” https://t.co/CYfHxQWgFA

[Archive: Lloyd J. Austin III @SecDefAustin]

Two years ago a horrific terrorist attack at Abbey Gate killed 13 Americans and approximately 170 Afghan civilians. As we mark this painful milestone, we will never forget these American heroes and their service to our nation.

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[Jake Tapper 🦅 @jaketapper]

Two years ago today, we lost 13 brave servicemembers to a suicide bomber amidst the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

[Archive: Kathleen Hicks @DepSecDefHicks]

The @DeptofDefense must meet today’s threats & tomorrow’s challenges with innovation in all portfolios — including how we build & execute our budget. This is critical to maintain trust with the American taxpayer & deliver cutting-edge capabilities to the warfighter. https://t.co/Y0Q57qMWVF

[Alex Plitsas 🇺🇸 @alexplitsas]

Many thanks to @MarcusReports , friends and former colleagues then serving with @CIA and @USSOCOM whose names must remain a secret, and others who played a role in bringing them to safety.