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#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Annie Davenport
This Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we’re honored to feature Annie Davenport, a Program Management Analyst supporting our AMS Visualizations and Data Analytics team.
Annie’s story is one of resilience, growth, and embracing opportunity — even when life doesn’t follow a predictable path.
In her role, Annie works closely with development teams to gather requirements, refine details, and review dashboards to ensure the team delivers meaningful, high-quality products that meet AMS standards. Like many military spouses, Annie has learned how to navigate constant change while continuing to grow personally and professionally.
“In our family, we have a saying: ‘Clothes on, teeth brushed, keep the dog alive,’” Annie shared. “It started during my husband’s first deployment when everything felt chaotic. Now, it’s our reminder that sometimes accomplishing the basics is enough.”
That perspective has shaped how Annie approaches both work and life — prioritizing what matters most, adapting through uncertainty, and giving herself grace during challenging seasons.
One of the most meaningful experiences in Annie’s military spouse journey came during her husband’s first deployment, when she gave birth to their twin daughters alone.
“Six months later, he came home and I got to introduce him to his daughters,” Annie said. “While the delivery alone was incredibly difficult, it was also an unforgettable experience being the person who got to hand him his daughters for the first time.”
Annie first discovered Precise during a career fair while preparing for a move to Pax River. Although there wasn’t an immediate opening aligned with her experience, she remembers feeling encouraged by the conversation.
“For the first time, an employer didn’t hesitate when they saw multiple moves and varied roles on my resume,” Annie shared. “Instead, they saw it as diverse experience that could bring value to the team.”
Since joining Precise, Annie says she has felt supported in building a long-term career — something she once believed might not be possible as a military spouse.
“Being able to say I have a career — not just a job — as a military spouse is something I thought would have to wait until my husband retired.”
When asked what advice she would give to others beginning their military spouse journey, Annie encouraged people to stay open to unexpected opportunities.
“Be willing to take a chance and don’t waste an opportunity,” she said. “The role you least expect may become the career path you love.”
At Precise, we’re proud to celebrate team members like Annie whose stories reflect perseverance, dedication, and the strength of the military spouse community.
Thank you, Annie, for sharing your story and for all you contribute to our team every day.
#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Maira Foust
Meet Maira Foust – Project Manager, military spouse, and Precise Systems’ employee spotlight for May 2025.
Each May is celebrated nationally as Military Appreciation Month, with one day being dedicated to recognizing our military spouses. This year, May 9th marks Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and we are excited to recognize one of our very own.
Maira Foust is a Project Manager supporting our PMA-205 team and has been with Precise since August 2023. Prior to joining Precise, Maira served as a military spouse for 14 years, supporting her husband and their family during his time in the Air Force. The most rewarding part of being a military spouse, she explains, is the deep sense of pride and purpose that comes with supporting someone who willingly serves their country. Maira says, “There is so much fulfillment in the strength and resilience we develop and the close-knit community we become part of in the military.”
Although there are many employment opportunities in the Patuxent River area, Maira knew she wanted to make Precise her professional home when she saw the excellent service and solutions provided to our customers. She immediately knew she wanted to be part of that team of outstanding professionals and saw that she would be given many opportunities to grow in her career.
One of the biggest challenges for military spouses is finding a career that not only supports their unique lifestyle but also values the experience and skills they can bring to the table. Precise has provided Maira with a stable and fulfilling career path, while still offering the flexibility and understanding that her and her family’s military life required. Speaking of her career with Precise, she says, “The supportive culture of Precise and the leadership team has made it possible for me to grow professionally without compromising my role at home. I am so grateful to be part of a company that truly understands and supports the military community.”
Maira believes, and is a living testament to, that a military spouse’s career does not have to wait due to military life – it can truly thrive alongside it. For a military spouse looking to begin or continue their career, she would tell them to never underestimate the value of adaptability, resilience, and diverse perspectives. These are just some of the skills military spouses can uniquely bring to an organization, and it is important to seek out employers who recognize and support the military community and understand the strengths of military spouses.
Outside of being a military spouse and a project manager, Maira is an avid country music fan! When asked what three songs she has on her playlist right now, she says:
- “Good Horses” by Lainey Wilson
- “What He’ll Never Have” by Dylan Scott
- “Spin You Around” by Morgan Wallen
We are so grateful for Maira and all military spouses supporting our organization and nation beyond. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and service to our country. We see you, we are inspired by you, and we salute you!