Company Description
ArmedZilla Fact Sheet
CEO Bio
Media Contact
Frequently Asked Questions
ArmedZilla Corporate Lexicon, Logos and Web Badges
Company Description
Short: 70 words
ArmedZilla is a social network connecting the entire military community and its supporters in one secure place. This veteran-founded and veteran-led organization urges everyone to discover their military connection — regardless of service or status — and leverage social networking tools to support the military community. The company is governed by a "Code of Honor" that promotes respect, integrity and professionalism through everything it does. Join the largest military and veteran support community at ArmedZilla.com.
Long: 178 words
ArmedZilla is a social network and secure online community connecting veterans, service members, family, friends, organizations and supporters. This veteran-founded and veteran-led organization provides a unique forum where the military community can connect and support one another. ArmedZilla also provides its members with necessary and easy to use services that will help them in their day-to-day lives.
By utilizing KeyPoints™, a visual military profile, members will be able to share their stories and life experiences. This feature connects members with other members based on shared experiences, relationships and relevant content. Active duty troops and veterans can share their stories, be recognized for their service and own their place in military history.
Join the largest military and veteran support initiative in American history at ArmedZilla.com.
ArmedZilla Fact Sheet
Mission
To fundamentally change the way America connects to the military community.
Vision
To create a culture in America that recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of America’s Armed Forces as part of its core values.
Code of Honor: Respect | Integrity | Professionalism
Founder & CEO
David Johnson, US Army Veteran
Headquarters
ArmedZilla headquarters is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Established
2009 in Phoenix, Arizona
Company History
David Johnson, an Iraq combat veteran, founded ArmedZilla in 2009. David served six years in the Army and three tours in Iraq with the 10th Special Forces Group. He returned to his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona in 2006 and had a difficult time transitioning to civilian life. David found it hard to relate to his old friends and missed the service lifestyle. After searching for existing solutions to find like-minded individuals with whom he could relate, he discovered the needs of his community just weren’t being met. He eventually realized the need for a network that would allow veterans to easily find and support one another.
In August of 2009, David had formulated his idea and ArmedZilla was born. With little money and a couple of friends he was able to create a simple website that launched in February 2010. The groundswell of support was overwhelming and David soon found that his simple website wasn’t going to be enough. David worked tirelessly over the next several months and found a few investors that believed in him and his vision. By December 2010, he was able to hire his first employee and by September 2011, the ArmedZilla team had grown to twelve.
David’s vision to bring the military community together in one secure place and fundamentally change how the public connects with America’s Armed Forces was realized. On 11/11/11 a sophisticated new solution was launched to the nation, and that solution, in a word, is ArmedZilla.
ArmedZilla Key Features
KeyPoints™ - a visual military profile for members to share their service stories and life experiences with the ArmedZilla community. Active duty troops and veterans can connect with other members around their similar experiences while family members, friends and supporters can learn about life in the service from first-hand accounts and those who have served can own their place in military history.
CEO Bio
David Johnson, Founder, CEO, Board Member and US Army Veteran
David was born in Saudi Arabia where his father was a principal defense liaison officer in foreign military sales with McDonnell Douglas and Hughes Aircraft. He spent his early years growing up in the Middle East and became fluent in Arabic. In August 2000, soon after graduating from high school in Phoenix, Arizona he put his language skills to use by enlisting in the US Army.
Early in his enlistment, David attended the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA. After spending two years in the intelligence field, David transferred into Special Operations – 10th Special Forces Group, Ft. Carson, CO, and was assigned to a ten-man special operations team that was on the second plane into Iraq in early 2003, completing three combat tours.
David continued to operate on a special operations team for the next three and a half years, deploying in and out of Iraq. David and his small team conducted unconventional and counter-insurgent warfare in Iraq. David was responsible for intelligence gathering, focusing on high-level targets, and conducted more than 100 raids and combat patrols. He also was responsible for briefing senior military commanders in his area of operation. Because he spoke fluent Arabic, David conducted more than 125 hostile interrogations and was a lead member on countless missions throughout Iraq.
Upon David’s honorable discharge from the Army, he returned to Phoenix to attend Arizona State University, where he graduated in 2008. During college, David met and worked with highly successful entrepreneurs and learned that he, too, could build a company that would allow him to continue to serve and support his fellow service members. In 2009, he founded ArmedZilla to help solve one of the military’s biggest challenges: to connect and support all veterans, their families and supporters.
In October 2010, David was voted one of Arizona’s top young business owners compiled by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com in their annual list of “35 Entrepreneurs 35 and Under.” David is married and lives in Phoenix, Arizona.
Media Contact
Emily Casarona
VP Public Relations
press@armedzilla.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ArmedZilla?
ArmedZilla is a social network and secure online community for veterans, service members, family, friends, organizations and supporters.
Why join?
Membership at ArmedZilla is free and provides access to benefits, opportunities, services, discounts and to other like-minded individuals where you can connect and share your service stories and life experiences with the ArmedZilla community.
Who can join?
Active duty personnel, veterans, family, friends and supporters.
What is KeyPoints™?
KeyPoints are a visual military profile for members to share their service stories and life experiences with the ArmedZilla community. Active duty troops and veterans can connect with other members around their similar experiences while family members, friends and supporters can learn about life in the service from first-hand accounts and those who have served can own their place in military history.
How do I add or remove myself from ArmedZilla e-mails?
Please send your request to support@armedzilla.com
I have a general question about ArmedZilla. Who do I contact?
Please email info@armedzilla.com
I have encountered technical difficulties. Who do I contact?
Please email support@armedzilla.com
ArmedZilla Corporate Lexicon
Logos and Specs
Web Badges
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Social Media Links
Company Website: www.ArmedZilla.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ArmedZilla/312725743290
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/armedzilla
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Armedzilla
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/armedzilla
Taglines
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Changing the way America connects to our armed forces.
Join the largest military and veteran support initiative in American History.
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