Award Recognizes Lifelong Leadership and Commitment to Advancing Native Business MASHANTUCKET, Conn., Nov. 28, 2025 — Command Holdings, a Pequot Company, announced that Richard Sebastian was awarded the Seven Generation Award at BizConn Alliance 2025, held last month from October 28-30, on the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Reservation. This news is being announced today, on National Native American Heritage Day, a time to celebrate the rich cultures, accomplishments, and contributions of Native Americans. The Seven Generation Award honors an individual whose lifetime of service has been dedicated to advancing the growth, success, and leadership of Native people. Rooted in the traditional principle that our actions impact the next seven generations, the award recognizes those who not only excel in their own professional journey, but who consistently uplift others and open pathways for future Native leaders. Through his decades of leadership, vision, and mentorship, Richard Sebastian has exemplified this enduring principle. His commitment … Read More

Award Recognizes Excellence in Veteran Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention Mashantucket, CT (November 11, 2025) – Command Holdings, a Pequot Company, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, was notified by the U.S. Department of Labor that the company received the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, reaffirming continued excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) Veterans Medallion Program is the only federal-level award recognizing employers for exemplary veteran employment practices. Building on its prior recognition, Command Holdings once again earned the distinction at the Gold Medallion level, demonstrating the company’s deep respect for the values and expertise veterans bring to the workforce. This award measures rigorous criteria, including hiring, retention, career development, and veteran support programs. “Command Holdings is an organization that celebrates the differences in our people,” said Jon Panamaroff, CEO of Command Holdings. “With over 60% of our workforce identified as … Read More

Command Holdings celebrated our graduation from the Sandia National Laboratories Mentor-Protégé Program.This milestone reflects years of collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment to excellence.Sandia National Laboratories, a premier national security and technology laboratory, managed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), is dedicated to solving the nation’s most pressing national security challenges through science, engineering, and technology innovation.Through this mentorship, Command Holdings strengthened its operational capabilities, enhanced technical expertise, and expanded its capacity to deliver best-in-class solutions to government and industry partners.We extend our sincere appreciation to the Sandia team for their outstanding partnership, guidance, and collaboration. Together, we have built a strong foundation for continued growth and future success.