Washington, DC, 2 September, 2010 — Patriot Technologies Group CEO Dan Caine has been named a member of the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

The ACVBA serves as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the SBA Administrator and Associate Administrator for Veterans Business Development, Members of Congress, the President, and other U.S. policymakers on programs affecting small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans. All members serve in a representational capacity.

Before founding PTG, Caine most recently served as the Director of Operations and then Commander of a Joint Special Operations Air Directorate engaged in nightly combat operations in Iraq. Prior to this assignment, he served as a Policy Director on the Homeland Security Council staff within the Executive Office of the President, where he was a principal author of the 2007 National Strategy for Homeland Security and handled homeland related counterterrorism and disaster response issues.

Before joining the White House staff, Mr. Caine was appointed by President Bush to serve as a White House Fellow and served as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture. During his Fellowship he led the USDA’s Hurricane Katrina lessons learned process and headed the Departments’ Avian Flu portfolio.

A recognized tactical expert and F-16 instructor pilot, Mr. Caine was the Mission Commander over Washington, DC on the morning of September 11, 2001, led critical combat missions in Afghanistan during the siege of Tora Bora, and was the overall coalition airborne mission commander on the first night of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Western Iraq. He was the Outstanding F-16 Fighter Weapons School graduate in 1999, and in 2004 was selected as the Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault award winner as the USAF’s outstanding aerial warfare tactician. Caine has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and two Bronze Stars for service in Afghanistan and Iraq. He continues to serve today as a member of the District of Columbia Air National Guard.

Caine holds an M.A. from the American Military University as well as a B.A. in Economics from the Virginia Military Institute.

About Patriot Technologies Group

PTG is a leading homeland security firm. PTG offers its clients full spectrum training, consulting, subject matter expertise, and manned aerial observation and associated analytical services. For more information, please visit our website at www.ptgllc.com.

Contact:
Chad Holzapfel
Patriot Technologies Group, LLC
817-366-9759

Tucson, AZ, August 26, 2010 – Patriot Technologies Group (PTG) today announced the successful completion of it’s ALEA 2010 training program and the graduation of it’s 200th student. PTG Chief Operating Officer Steven McShea and Deputy Bryan Smith with the Lee County (FL) Sheriff’s Office, an Instructor and Subject Matter Expert for PTG, completed the class on June 9th at the 2010 Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) annual convention in Tucson, AZ.

“We applaud the Airborne Law Enforcement Association for their continued leadership and specifically the efforts of Jim Di Giovanna, ALEA’s Education Coordinator, who continues to bring the best training available to America’s Law Enforcement” said Mike Wirstrom, PTG’s Director of Training.

Also during the event, PTG rolled out it’s “Guardian Eye” Training Program. The Guardian Eye training program is the first-ever holistic advanced tactics course available for to America’s airborne law enforcement officers. The Guardian Eye Training program takes students from basic aircraft systems through advanced aerial tactics during the program graduating subject matter experts who’s job is to take the information back to their Departments and Agencies and increase the tactical capability of the entire Department.

“We are trying to create a National group of subject matter experts that can ensure the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures get to the field. We look forward to continuing our efforts to contribute to the improvement of the tactical execution of our Airborne Law Enforcement teams” said Wirstrom.

PTG is a leading homeland security firm. PTG offers its clients full spectrum training, consulting, subject matter expertise, and best-in-the-world manned aerial observation and associated analytical services. PTG’s addressed markets include defense, homeland security, law enforcement, first responder, private equity, investment, and insurance industry clients. PTG’s outstanding team of professionals consists of current and former law enforcment officers, fighter pilots, special operations operators from our Nation’s premier counterterrorism forces as well as former members of the White House staff, Department of Homeland Security staff, and several branches of the military. For more information, please visit our website at www.ptgllc.com.

Contact:
Chad Holzapfel, Deputy Director for Business Operations
Patriot Technologies Group, LLC
817-366-9759

Washington, DC. , August 25, 2010 — Patriot Technologies Group’s CEO and President Dan Caine will participate in a symposium featuring the air controllers and pilots who played central roles in events surrounding the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Sponsored by the the McDermott Library’s Special Collections located at the University of Texas at Dallas, the moderator will be Lynn Spencer, author of the popular book, “Touching History: The Untold Story of the Drama That Unfolded in the Skies Over America on 9/11.” This critically acclaimed 2008 book recounts the nation’s aviation response during and in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks.

Despite an unprecedented disruption to aviation business, nearly 5,000 aircraft eventually landed safely. There were no midair collisions, landing crashes or other aviation mishaps, due in part to the actions of the panelists who will be speaking at this event.  Mr. Caine will join a distinguished group including:

• Ben Sliney, Federal Aviation Administration National Operations Manager who on his first day on the job made the historic command to shut down American airspace.
• Gerald Earwood, pilot of Midwest Express Flight 7, which nearly collided with United 175 before it hit the South Tower and the pilot of the first commercial jetliner out of New York two days later.
• Colin Scoggins, the military liaison and an air traffic controller at FAA’s Boston Center who refused the order to evacuate his post, thereby providing him the opportunity to relay to key information to the military and FAA.
• Maj. Joe “Rosey” McGrady of the 102nd Fighter Wing from the Otis Air National Guard Base who flew into combat with no weapons meaning that in order to stop a targeted hijacked airliner he would have to crash into it.
• Chuck Savall, pilot of Midwest Express Flight 73 who flew low on fuel to four states before landing without clearance.
• Dan Creedon, departure controller for the Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) at Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., who diverted aircraft away from American Flight 77, which later rammed into the Pentagon, and tracked possible targets taking off and landing all over the city.

This event is being sponsored by McDermott Library’s History of Aviation Collection. The collection documents the first century of flight with more than 2,500,000 documents, photographs and other items gathered from more than 200 donated private collections.

The symposium is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. There is no admission fee but attendees are asked to register online at: http://utdspecialcollections.eventbrite.com

Please Note: The UT Dallas campus is undergoing a significant amount of construction. Guests are advised to visit our campus map for updated route, construction, and parking information.

With offices in Virginia, Texas, and California, Patriot Technologies Group is a homeland security aviation company and is principally engaged in providing it’s clients training, consulting, and operational services focused on increasing the situational awareness of decision makers while helping to ensure the safety and security of our Nations communities.

Media Contact:
Chad Holzapfel, Deputy Director for Business Operations
Patriot Technologies Group, LLC
817-366-9759
Chad.Holzapfel@PTGLLC.com
www.PTGLLC.com

Arlington, VA, 23 August 2010, Patriot Technologies Group (PTG) announced today that it’s attendance at the Southwest Border Sheriff’s Coalition meeting in Albuquerque, NM from September 7-9, 2010 where it will showcase the unique capabilities of it’s Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA).

The company will highlight aircraft capabilities to meet the needs of our Southwest Border Sheriffs as they remain on the front line of our Nations homeland security and border enforcement efforts. The PTG Multi-Mission Aircraft is the result of a multi-year study which highlighted the need for a more efficient aircraft to support America’s Law Enforcement and Homeland Security needs. The PTG MMA, based on the Jabiru J-430 4-place airframe, is a composite aircraft with an integrated mission system. The PTG MMA maximizes efficiency and affordability for Federal, State, Local, and Private-sector clients. PTG offers the MMA for sale, lease, or can provide operational services.

“We developed our Multi-Mission Aircraft to be able to provide revolutionary and cost effective aviation support to Law Enforcement and our first responders.” said PTG CEO Dan Caine. “Our Border Sheriffs and their Deputies put themselves at risk each and every day, and we built this airplane to help protect them as they protect us.”

The PTG MMA will be based out of Albuquerque and available for briefings, tours, and demonstration flights. The PTG MMA will provide live streaming video into the conference floor during both days of the conference. The conference hours are from 7:00AM to 5:00PM on 8 Sep, and 7:00AM to 3:00PM on 9 September, 2010. PTG’s MMA will be circling overhead the conference giving a birds-eye view to the hotel grounds and surrounding area. This LIVE streaming video as well as information on PTG and our newly released Patriot Aerial Academy ground training course can be seen at PTG’s vendor booth on the conference floor.

To schedule a PTG MMA briefing or demonstration please contact Chad Holzapfel at 817-366-9759 or email Chad.Holzapfel@ptgllc.com. To view a video of the MMA please see http://youtu.be/w2dio8GknQ4

With offices in Virginia, Texas, and California, PTG is a homeland security aviation company and is principally engaged in providing it’s clients training, consulting, and operational services focused on increasing the situational awareness of decision makers while helping to ensure the safety and security of our Nations communities.

Contact:
Chad Holzapfel, Deputy Director for Business Operations
Patriot Technologies Group, LLC
817-366-9759
Chad.Holzapfel@PTGLLC.com
www.PTGLLC.com

LOS ANGELES, CA, August 19th, 2010 — Patriot Technologies Group (PTG) will present a number of program briefings on it’s Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) during the week of 23 August 2010 throughout the Los Angeles basin.

The company will highlight aircraft capabilities to meet the needs of Law Enforcement, Fire, Private Sector, and Homeland Security first responders. The PTG Multi-Mission Aircraft is the result of a multi-year study which highlighted the need for a more efficient aircraft to support America’s Law Enforcement and Homeland Security needs. The PTG MMA, based on the Jabiru J-430 4-place airframe, is a composite aircraft with an integrated mission system. The PTG MMA maximizes efficiency and affordability for Federal, State, Local, and Private-sector clients. PTG offers the MMA for sale, lease, or can provide operational services.

Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 1:00PM:
MMA capabilities briefing for the LaVerne and Pomona Police Departments

Thursday, 26 August 2010, 10:00AM:
MMA capabilities briefing and demo for the Glendale and Pasadena Police Departments

To schedule a PTG MMA briefing or demonstration please contact Chad Holzapfel at 817-366-9759 or email Chad.Holzapfel@ptgllc.com

Headquartered in Arlington, VA., PTG is a homeland security aviation company and is principally engaged in providing it’s clients training, consulting, and operational services focused on increasing the situational awareness of decision makers while helping to ensure the safety and security of our Nations communities.

Contact:
Chad Holzapfel, Deputy Director for Business Operations
Patriot Technologies Group, LLC
817-366-9759
Chad.Holzapfel@PTGLLC.com
www.PTGLLC.com

Tucson AZ, August 18, 2010 – Patriot Technologies Group, LLC today announced the completion of it’s Southwest Border tour after completing over 35 hours of demonstration flights to Federal, State, Local, and international law enforcement officers. PTG coupled this demonstration series with the 2010 Airborne Law Enforcement Association annual conference in Tucson, AZ. During the conference PTG’s Multi Mission Aircraft provided real-time, streaming, full-motion video to three separate conference locations and hand-held data link systems. Partnering with L-3 Wescam, Visilink and AeroComputers Inc, PTG provided this unprecedented multi-location capability demonstration during an ALEA conference.

“We were proud to be able to provide this unprecedented real-time video demonstration during the show to hundreds of America’s finest Airborne Law Enforcement Officers” said PTG’s CEO Dan Caine. “PTG’s ability to provide real-time video to three separate locations highlights our ability to increase the situational awareness at multiple centers of gravity simultaneously. This capability will help keep our communities and Officers safe during dangerous undercover and other law enforcement or homeland security events” said Caine.

PTG’s MMA is an extraordinarily capable single-engine, composite, high-wing aircraft that delivers remarkable fuel efficiency, capability and value. Based on a Jabiru, J-430 4-place airframe and combined with sensor and data link capabilities, the MMA is a result of a multi-year study which lead PTG to produce the most efficient and capable law enforcement aircraft available today.

PTG is a leading homeland security firm offering our clients full spectrum training, consulting, subject matter expertise, and best-in-the-world manned aerial observation and associated analytical services. PTG’s addressed markets include defense, homeland security, law enforcement, first responder, private equity, investment, and insurance industry clients. For more information on PTG’s services or the PTG MMA, please visit our website at www.ptgllc.com.

Los Angeles, CA, August 17, 2010 – Patriot Technologies Group, LLC (PTG) announced today the completion of hot weather testing on it’s Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA).

During testing, the performance, handling, and engine cooling qualities of the aircraft were verified with an average takeoff temperature of over 110-degrees. Testing was conducted at the Tucson International Airport in Tucson, Arizona. The tests began in early July.

PTG’s Chief Operating Officer and Director of Operations, Mr. Steve McShea, flew over 30 hours of flight test which evaluated the handling and performance qualities of the aircraft and Jabiru engine to law enforcement leaders and clients.  Specific emphasis was placed on aircraft performance in high density altitudes and engine cooling.

“The MMA performance was completely unaffected by the excessive heat in the test environment” said McShea. “In the summer heat in Tucson engine cooling and aircraft handling were outstanding.”

“This was a major milestone, and the test results demonstrate that the PTG MMA is a fantastic airframe for our law enforcement clients.” said PTG’s CEO Dan Caine. “We are completely confident the airplane can handle the rigors of operating in high density altitude environments and I’m proud of our test team for their efforts during this important phase of MMA testing.”

The PTG MMA, based on the J-430 4-place aircraft, combines advanced composite construction, with an outstanding sensor package achieving lower operational and support costs for the client.

PTG is a leading homeland security firm offering our clients full spectrum training, consulting, subject matter expertise, and best-in-the-world manned aerial observation and associated analytical services. PTG’s addressed markets include defense, homeland security, law enforcement, first responder, private equity, investment, and insurance industry clients. PTG’s outstanding team of professionals consists of current and former fighter pilots, special operations operators from our Nation’s premier counterterrorism forces as well as former members of the White House staff, Department of Homeland Security staff, and several branches of the military and law enforcement. For more information, please visit our website at www.ptgllc.com.

Washington, DC – August 15, 2010. The entire team at PTG would like to sincerely thank Kathryn “Katie” Boots for her outstanding service and support during her time supporting PTG. Katie has a done an incredible job during her time with PTG, and I am grateful for her leadership assisting us with the establishment of our corporate infrastructure.  She has again demonstrated her outstanding integrity, intellect, and professional commitment to excellence. Her efforts have directly contributed to the improved safety and security of our clients and our communities. Our entire team, and I in particular, have valued her sense of duty, commitment to our mission and unyielding patriotism. The entire team at PTG thanks Katie for her service and contributions during her time with us.

Washington, DC, July 22, 2010 – Patriot Technologies Group (PTG) is pleased to announce the completion of a full mission profile demonstration of our Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) to Fire Chiefs representing the Ventura County, CA Fire District yesterday.

“We are happy to have had the opportunity to illustrate the important situational awareness tools our Multi-Mission Aircraft can provide for airborne fire support,” said PTG CEO Dan Caine.

“Every year hundreds of brave firefighters risk their lives for us fighting incredibly complex fires in California.  We care deeply about the sacrifices that they make and believe our aircraft will provide the firefighters and their leadership greater real-time situational awareness, and help keep our firefighters and communities safe,” said Caine.

PTG’s Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) is a revolutionary, affordable, airborne mapping and aerial support vehicle for clients.  PTG’s MMA is an extraordinarily capable technology focused system, packaged on a very economical single-engine fixed-wing aircraft.  The retractable EO/IR camera ball and on-board mapping system allow the two-man crew to quickly generate precisely geo-registered maps of the fire perimeter and hot spots.  These “shape” files are immediately available to GIS personnel on the ground through in-flight cellular and line-of-sight downlinks.  The system can also precisely measure flame height and surface area, as well as transmit live video to battery powered, hand-held receivers that are provided with the PTG service.

PTG’s MMA can provide real-time streaming video, near real-time pictures, perimeter map and shapefiles, all designed to assist incident commanders with key and time critical decision making information.   Experienced aviators and TFOs that have flown on multiple fire missions will control PTG’s MMA.  This aircraft will provide Ventura County Fire District and other Departments and Agencies greater real-time situational awareness and help keep our firefighters and communities safe.

PTG is a leading homeland security firm.  PTG offers its clients full-spectrum training, consulting, subject matter expertise, best-in-the-world manned aerial observation, and associated analytical services.  PTG’s addressed markets include defense, homeland security, law enforcement, first responder, private equity, investment, and insurance industry clients.  PTG’s outstanding team of professionals consists of current and former fighter pilots, special operations operators from our Nation’s premier counterterrorism forces, as well as former members of the White House staff, Department of Homeland Security staff, and several branches of military and law enforcement. For more information, please visit our website at www.ptgllc.com.

Washington, DC, July 15, 2010 – Patriot Technologies Group, LLC (PTG) is excited to announce the official launch of Patriot Aerial Academy (PAA), its law enforcement, fire, and homeland security training program for high performance aerial surveillance.  

“Patriot Aerial Academy, our premier law enforcement, fire, and homeland security support service, has carefully planned and built a highly sophisticated and engaging training program,” said PTG Director of Training Mike Wirstrom. “The program is broad in scope, distinctive, innovative, and led by a team of highly qualified instructors.”

PAA is comprised of five schools of instruction including Intelligence, Management, Air, Ground and Equipment offering the following:

• Intelligence Support for Law Enforcement
• Management of Aerial Support
• Aircrew Support for Law Enforcement
  • Featuring our premier Guardian Eye Academic Course
• Ground Officer Employment of Aerial Support
• Equipment Upgrade for Aerial Support

Said PTG COO Steve McShea, “It is our goal to promote awareness of the importance and value aerial surveillance training can bring to a law enforcement, fire, or homeland security team.”  

As part of the Aircrew Support School, the Guardian Eye academic course offers a discussion of real life scenarios that are reviewed to improve the flight crews’ skill in providing the highest level of support to the law enforcement team. Emphasis is placed on the effectiveness of available tools provided to the aircrew, as well as building efficient communication skills, integrating with the entire law enforcement team to become a force multiplier, and enhancing ground and air officer safety.  Practical exercises are used throughout the course to enhance the overall classroom experience and construct a deeper level of understanding.

Our highly qualified instructors will come to you to help your team achieve a higher successful mission rate by offering their experience and innovative ideas.

For a sampling of the PTG Patriot Aerial Academy’s Guardian Eye Course please visit the Airborne Law Enforcement Association’s 2010 Annual Summer Conference where our instructors will perform a demonstration on Friday, July 16 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

PTG is a leading homeland security firm.  PTG offers its clients full spectrum training, consulting, subject matter expertise, and best-in-the-world manned aerial observation and associated analytical services.  PTG’s addressed markets include defense, homeland security, law enforcement, first responder, private equity, investment, and insurance industry clients.  PTG’s outstanding team of professionals consists of current and former fighter pilots, special operations operators from our Nation’s premier counterterrorism forces as well as former members of the White House staff, Department of Homeland Security staff, and several branches of the military and law enforcement. For more information, please visit our website at www.ptgllc.com.

Contact:

Chad Holzapfel, Deputy Director for Business Operations

Patriot Technologies Group, LLC

819-366-9759

www.ptgllc.com