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K2 Co-Founder Jeffrey Krilla Awarded National Honor by the President of Mauritania
We are thrilled and incredibly proud to share that K2 Co-Founder Jeffrey Krilla has been awarded a prestigious international honor: he was recently invested as a Chevalier (Knight) of the National Order of Merit by the President of Mauritania . This distinguished award recognizes Jeffrey's decades of service and leadership as a U.S. diplomat, military officer, and business executive . His career has spanned continents and sectors, but at its core has always been a steadfast


CK2 Selected as Awardee on MDA’s SHIELD Program Supporting the Golden Dome Initiative
The K2–Castellum Joint Venture (CK2) has been selected as an awardee on the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) SHIELD program (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) , supporting President Trump’s Golden Dome initiative — a national effort to strengthen U.S. ballistic and cruise missile defense capabilities. The SHIELD program is a key Missile Defense Agency contracting vehicle designed to expand and modernize the industrial base supporting U.S. homeland miss


K2 Wins 2025 Moxie Award: Boldness in Business Recognized in GovCon
We are thrilled to share that Krilla Kaleiwahea (K2) has been named a 2025 Moxie Award winner in the GovCon <50 category , an honor that celebrates boldness in business and innovation across the government contracting space. The Moxie Awards recognize organizations who are not only thriving in their industries but also making a meaningful impact through leadership, growth, and mission execution. For K2, this recognition is a reflection of the values that drive our work: exce


K2K Ohana: A New Joint Venture Unites K2 and KLSA to Deliver Transformative Federal Solutions
Krilla Kaleiwahea, LLC (K2) and K.L. Scott & Associates, LLC (KLSA) proudly announce the launch of K2K Ohana LLC, a new 8(a) joint venture created to deliver innovative, agile, and mission-focused solutions to federal agencies. K2K Ohana combines K2’s record of success and unmatched leadership across defense support, workforce development, digital transformation, and disaster recovery with KLSA’s deep expertise in IT modernization, strategy & operations, advanced analytics,


Aeko Partners Launches to Support U.S. Defense Missions Across Europe and Beyond
Krilla Kaleiwahea (K2) and French Consulting (FC) are proud to announce the formation of Aeko Partners , a joint venture dedicated to...


From Policy to Practice: Mark Simakovsky Brings Deep Defense, Resilience and International Expertise to K2
K2 welcomes Mark Simakovsky as Senior Advisor of Resilience, Defense, and International.


Native Hawaiian Organizations in Government Contracting: A Model for Impact and Innovation
In today's complex federal landscape, delivering effective solutions requires technical expertise, cultural understanding, agility, and a...


What Is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)?
As a proud Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), K2 is honored to be part of a community committed to cultural preservation, community...


Integrating Medicine, Innovation & Impact: Meet K2 Health’s New Senior Advisor
K2 is proud to announce the addition of Dr. John Lawrence as Senior Advisor of K2 Health , bringing with him a wealth of experience...


Beyond the Crisis: The Next Evolution in Emergency Response
Emergency response is no longer just about reacting to disasters—it’s about anticipating, adapting, and building long-term resilience. As...


K2 Awarded Subcontractor to Terrestris on $1.5B WEXMAC 2.0 Contract
Krilla Kaleiwahea LLC (K2), a Native Hawaiian Organization leader in defense, technology, resilience, and workforce development, is...


K2 Secures Navy SeaPort Next Generation Contract
Krilla Kaleiwahea, LLC (K2), a Native Hawaiian Organization leader in defense, technology, resilience, and workforce development for the...


K2 Team at the 125th Army-Navy Game 2024
On December 14th, the K2 team had the incredible honor of attending the 125th Army-Navy Game 2024 at Northwest Stadium in Landover,...


K2 Co-Founder Jeffrey Krilla Joins the Hawaiian State Society Washington D.C. Board
We are thrilled to announce that K2 Co-Founder Jeffrey Krilla has been elected to the Board of the Hawaiian State Society of Washington,...


Meet The Newest Member of Our K2 Team: Spencer Farrar
We are excited to announce that Spencer Farrar has joined the K2 family as our Senior Advisor for Technology and Mergers & Acquisitions...


Celebrating the First Native Hawaiian Scholarship at the International Student House DC Gala
At K2, we believe that education and cultural exchange have the power to change lives and create a better future for everyone. This...


Unlocking the Potential: How the Castellum, Inc. and K2 Strategic Alliance Will Shape the Future of Business Solutions
We are thrilled to announce K2's latest strategic alliance with Castellum, Inc. , a move that represents a transformative opportunity for...
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