GlobalFoundaries Receives Pentagon Contract – Vince Gallagher

The Pentagon has chosen GlobalFoundries to supply the most advanced microchips used in U.S. spy satellites, missiles and combat jets. The agreement is an example of the Pentagon’s effort to protect military systems from cyberattacks and other tampering.

“This new contract is great news for GlobalFoundries and it’s employees in the Northeast Tech Corridor,” said corporate communications manager Steven Grasso. ”It builds on our investments to keep the EFK and BTV sites competitive.”

IBM had been the supplier of the chips to the Pentagon for over a decade, then decided to pay Globalfoundries to take over.

Article in the 06-16 edition.

Vietnam Wall – by V. Gallagher

HALFMOON- A moving memorial for our veterans made it’s way into Halfmoon this past week as a tribute to those who served in The Vietnam War.

“The Moving Wall is an organization that goes across the United States so you need to put in for that and they evaluate your application,” said Halfmoon Town Supervisor Kevin J. Tollisen. “Halfmoon was chosen as a host location…we consider it to be a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

Article in the 06-09 edition.