Building Bridges Between Industry and Defense in SoMD
The MIL Corporation (MIL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Senior Vice President, Harvil Jenkins to the board of the AFCEA Southern Maryland Chapter. AFCEA International was established in 1946 as a professional forum for industry, government, and academia, facilitating knowledge exchange in IT, communications, cyber, and electronics for the defense, global security and intelligence communities. With over 30,000 members worldwide, AFCEA has 140 local chapters, subchapters, and student chapters around the world. The AFCEA Southern Maryland Chapter provides an opportunity for networking, understanding government technology needs, and fostering partnerships through events, scholarships, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives. “I’m honored to join the board. By strengthening these relationships, we can accelerate innovation where it matters most—supporting NAVAIR, Pax River, and the broader defense community we proudly serve.” says Harvil.
With Harvil on the board, MIL can help guide conversations that translate cutting edge ideas into practical, mission ready capabilities. Harvil brings hands-on experience in rapid development and integration to the Chapter’s boardroom. As a leader in MIL’s Rapid Engineering and Prototyping Solutions (REPS) Sector, Harvil manages large and complex Navy programs and focuses on securing new opportunities for the REPS Sector. His operational perspective, shaped by delivering engineering solutions at speed—will help AFCEA Southern Maryland connect industry capabilities to real-world mission needs. AFCEA Southern Maryland provides a neutral environment for dialogue on the cyber threats and technology trends shaping national defense.
What is AFCEA Southern Maryland?
A member-driven organization, AFCEA Southern Maryland facilitates engagement among academia, industry, and government on emerging STEM and cyber-security issues that threaten our national security and industrial infrastructures. They also support STEM student mentorship and provide scholarship support for STEM students in pursuit of their college degrees. MIL looks forward to supporting AFCEA Southern Maryland as they help to build a qualified future workforce by investing in the next generation of engineers and cybersecurity professionals. With a focus on Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), and the Patuxent River Naval Air Station (NAS), AFCEA Southern Maryland is also highly relevant to MIL’s REPS sector customer base and core work.
How does this partnership benefit MIL and our customers?
The chapter’s emphasis on NAVAIR and Pax River NAS mirrors MIL’s long standing commitment to defense and aviation customers across Southern Maryland. By elevating a MIL senior leader to the Chapter’s board, we strengthen our ability to listen, contribute, and co-create solutions alongside the organizations we serve. “This appointment gives MIL access to new collaborations, partnerships, and teaming opportunities. Opportunities to share MIL’s capabilities and expand awareness among decision-makers,” says Harvil. AFCEA Southern Maryland’s commitment to STEM mentorship and scholarships also aligns with MIL’s values around workforce development and community partnership. This appointment deepens our support for students and educators in Southern Maryland—building pipelines of diverse talent ready to tackle tomorrow’s hardest problems.