[Yorktown, Virginia] - Cruz Associates has formed an exclusive teaming relationship with the Special Applications Group (SAG)to compete for the Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion’s (SOATB) support contract. The SOATB trains both pilots and ground personnel for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment(Airborne). SAG, based out of Tampa, Florida, is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with access, currency, and relevance throughout the Special Operations and First Responder communities.

Cruz and SAG share a common history of service in and support to Special Operations,and in particular Army Special Operations Aviation. Equally important, Cruz and SAG share common core corporate values and enjoy long-standing personal relationships. The Team looks forward to the ability to synergize each company’s past performance and strengths to expand their business base.

[Yorktown, Virginia] – Cruz Associates, Inc. (CAI) has opened an office at Fort Campbell, Kentucky in order to better support the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne).  The Cruz Office "West" will serve as a meeting place and anchor point for Cruz operations both on and off the 160th's compound.

CAI, in an agreement with the Night Stalker Association, has entered into a 5-year lease for office space in the "Frog Pond" building off Bell Station Road in Oak Grove, Kentucky.

About Cruz Associates, Inc.:
Cruz Associates, Inc. is a minority-owned, Small Disadvantaged Business with over 165 employees located throughout the United States and Guam. Cruz provides ordnance operations, acquisition management, test and evaluation, energetics production, engineering and technical services and aviation lifecycle support to various Department of Defense customers.

[Yorktown, Virginia] – The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) has awarded Cruz Associates, Inc. (CAI) a 5-year $47 million Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment is headquartered at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. CAI has assumed the role of contract prime with their teammate, Envisioneering. Envisioneering is a veteran-owned small business providing services in science & advanced technology, ordnance logistics, program management and information technology.

With this contract award, CAI continues its long-standing relationship as the service provider of choice for the Army Special Operations Aviation community.

About Cruz Associates, Inc.:
Cruz Associates, Inc. is a minority-owned, Small Disadvantaged Business with over 165 employees located throughout the United States and Guam. Cruz provides ordnance operations, acquisition management, test and evaluation, energetics production, engineering and technical services and aviation lifecycle support to various Department of Defense customers.

[Yorktown, Virginia] – Cruz Associates, Inc. (CAI) signed a commitment to serve as a Platinum Sponsor of the Nightstalker Association (NSA) for 2011. CAI has been a long-time supporter of the organization and has committed to extend its support throughout the end of the year.

CAI’s Platinum Sponsorship provides funding to support a variety of the NSA’s initiatives including the NSA charity motorcycle ride, the NSA scholarship fund, the NSA Annual Golf Tournament and the NSA Christmas Party. In addition, the Platinum Sponsorship includes the annual Cruz Award which is granted to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment’s outstanding III/V Platoon Soldier.

The NSA serves members of the 160th SOAR (A) by providing assistance to members, their surviving spouses, and families by means of college grants, loans, special financial assistance, camaraderie and personal guidance. The organization also assists members with the collection and dissemination of membership information as well as updates on local and national reunions.

About Cruz Associates, Inc.:
Cruz Associates, Inc. is a minority-owned, Small Disadvantaged Business with over 165 employees located throughout the United States and Guam. Cruz provides ordnance operations, acquisition management, test and evaluation, energetics production, engineering and technical services and aviation lifecycle support to various Department of Defense customers.