MTSI donates $10,000 to Air Force Museum Foundation Published July 18, 2013 Air Force Museum Foundation DAYTON, Ohio -- Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) presented the Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. with a $10,000 donation to support the expansion of the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The new LEED Silver certified building will feature four galleries: Presidential Aircraft, Space, Global Reach, and Research and Development. "We are extremely grateful to MTSI for supporting the expansion of this national treasure," said Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Richard V. Reynolds, Chairman of the Air Force Museum Foundation's Board of Managers. "The fourth building is vital to further expand facilities to tell the Air Force story, to provide greater public understanding and appreciation for the Air Force's role as an integrated air, space and cyberspace force and provide new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities for America's youth. MTSI's generous donation will have a positive impact for many generations to come, and we are proud to recognize them for that." Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. provides leading edge technical services in unmanned systems, ballistic missile defense, air vehicle survivability, flight test operations and systems engineering. Formed in 1993 MTSI has over 500 employees and operations at nine U.S. locations. "It is critically important that the past and current accomplishments of the U.S. Air Force be told to the public," said Phil Soucy, MTSI co-founder and CEO. "The Museum also plays an important role in motivating young men and women to pursue careers in the U.S. Air Force, aviation, engineering or the sciences. We are extremely pleased and proud to be able to support the National Museum of the United States Air Force," Current plans call for the construction contract to be awarded in late 2013, construction to begin in 2014 and the building to be initially opened in 2015. At that time, the museum will continue to populate the new building until all exhibits are completed. LEED - an acronym for the phrase "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" - is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council. About the Air Force Museum Foundation The Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. was established in 1960 as a philanthropic, non-profit organization to assist the Air Force in the development and expansion of the facilities of the National Museum of the United States Air Force and to undertake and advance programs and activities supporting the Museum. For more information on the Air Force Museum Foundation, visit www.airforcemuseum.com. About the National Museum of the United States Air Force The National Museum of the United States Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is the service's national institution for preserving and presenting the Air Force story. Each year, more than 1.2 million visitors come to the Museum to learn about the mission, history, and evolving capabilities of America's Air Force. For more information on the Museum, visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil. About Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) MTSI is an engineering firm providing technical services to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, NASA and the intelligence community. Formed in 1993, the firm has over 500 employees. Through focusing on taking care of its employees, providing high quality technical solutions and a spirit of giving back to the community, MTSI has become a well-respected and highly regarded company. For more information on MTSI, visit www.mtsi-va.com.