Nightwing CEO has a Labor Day message for staff – and apparently The Register

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Nothing says ‘For internal use only’ quite like emailing it to the press

Nightwing CEO Bob Coleman wanted to thank his employees for their hard work over the Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, he also thanked The Register.

The cybersecurity and intelligence contractor, which prides itself on “secure communications,” appears to have accidentally sent a for-employees'-eyes-only message from its chief executive to its media distribution list, giving journalists a brief and unsolicited glimpse into life at "Team Nightwing."

The email, seen by The Register because, well, it was sent to us, is helpfully marked "For Internal Use Only."

"Dear Colleagues," Coleman begins, addressing a group that apparently expanded rather dramatically when somebody selected the wrong mailing list.

"As we head into this Labor Day weekend, I want to express my sincere appreciation for your commitment to Team Nightwing and the exceptional work you do every day," he adds. "Your efforts and unwavering dedication make all the difference in accomplishing our critical missions."

Coleman went on to tell recipients that each of them plays "a vital role in our success," which came as welcome news to Vulture Central.

"Please take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the well-deserved break with your loved ones," he states, before signing off simply: "Bob."

Nightwing, which was spun out of defense giant Raytheon in 2024 and works across cybersecurity, intelligence, and national security, is perhaps not the sort of company you'd expect to struggle with the concept of an internal distribution list.

We have asked Nightwing whether Bob's Labor Day message was intended to reach the press, although the words "For Internal Use Only" have given us a working theory.

Either way, thanks, Bob. Hope you had a nice Labor Day too. ®