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35TH ANNIVERSARY BROADCAST OF AN AMERICAN TRADITION: PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT LIVE FROM THE U.S. CAPITOL

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月曜日, 5月 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- America's national night of remembrance, PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 35th anniversary broadcast. A tradition unlike anything else on television, the 90-minute broadcast honors the service of our men and women in uniform, military families and all those who have given their lives for our country through a unique blend of dramatic storytelling and uplifting music. Hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise, both steadfast champions of veterans' causes and active service members, the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT will air on PBS and stream nationwide on www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert and YouTube on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. E.T.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- America's national night of remembrance, PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 35th anniversary broadcast.
  • The NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT will air on PBS and stream on YouTube on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. E.T.
  • The NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT airs on PBS Sunday, May 26, 2024, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.
  • The NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT is pleased to welcome back Lockheed Martin as lead corporate sponsor.

Kopin to Demonstrate Day and Night Readable Warfighter Vision Concepts at SOF Week

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024
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The need for advanced head-mounted display solutions that are easily readable in all ambient lighting conditions is increasing as the number of digital information sources for the Warfighter continues to expand.

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  • The need for advanced head-mounted display solutions that are easily readable in all ambient lighting conditions is increasing as the number of digital information sources for the Warfighter continues to expand.
  • Kopin is developing several products that address this growing market by capitalizing on the company’s strong technology portfolio and extensive experience with dismounted Warfighter vision systems.
  • We look forward to discussing and demonstrating Kopin’s capabilities for supplying electro-optical solutions to the armed services and our collaborative partners.”
    SOF Week is the premier convention for the entire SOF Community.
  • Kopin encourages customers to reach Nic Peterson at [email protected] to pre-arrange private discussions and demonstrations during the convention.

Marathon Watch and the Jeep® Brand Join Forces for a Powerful Collaboration, Over 80 Years in the Making

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024
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TORONTO, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Marathon Watch and the Jeep® Brand proudly announced the launch of the new Jeep® x Marathon collection – introducing four feature timepieces that honor each brand's rich history and honorable service supplying the Allied Forces dating back to 1941.

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  • Some say that Soldiers shortened the "General Purpose" designation to "GP," from which the easily pronounceable word "Jeep" was derived.
  • Meanwhile Marathon Watch Company officially began manufacturing timing instruments for infantry of the Allied Forces.
  • "We are thrilled to embark on this partnership with Jeep," said Mitchell Wein, President of Marathon Watch Company.
  • For more information about the Jeep x Marathon collection or the Marathon Watch brand, visit marathonwatch.com and follow @MarathonWatch on Instagram , Facebook , and @MarathonWatchCompany on YouTube .

Books-A-Million Launches Its 22nd Coffee for the Troops Donation Campaign

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金曜日, 4月 26, 2024
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coffee for the Troops returns with its 22nd round of celebrating our troops! This biannual campaign kicks off Saturday, April 27th and runs through Monday, May 27th. During this time, customers at Books-A-Million and 2nd & Charles are invited to donate a bag of Joe Muggs Coffee when they check out at the store or café.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coffee for the Troops returns with its 22nd round of celebrating our troops!
  • "We're honored and excited to be a part of the Coffee for the Troops campaign again.
  • The Fall 2023 campaign brought in a staggering 60,000 donated bags of Joe Muggs Coffee for service members on deployment and veterans in VA institutions.
  • The Coffee for the Troops program is rewarding not just for those who receive the coffee, but for Books-A-Million associates, Soldiers' Angels volunteers, and donors, as well.

Grant Thornton names 51 Vets as its new Purple Paladin

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024
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51 Vets joins 18 other 501(c)(3) nonprofits that Grant Thornton previously selected as Purple Paladins.

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  • 51 Vets joins 18 other 501(c)(3) nonprofits that Grant Thornton previously selected as Purple Paladins.
  • Grant Thornton’s Purple Paladins program derives its name from the word paladin, a champion of a cause.
  • Grant Thornton and its professionals have donated more than $1 million to Purple Paladin nonprofits, and more than 650 Grant Thornton professionals have volunteered their time and skills to support the firm’s Purple Paladins.
  • To learn more about Purple Paladins, or to nominate a nonprofit for potential support, visit Grant Thornton’s website: www.grantthornton.com/PurplePaladins .

Wounded Warrior Project, White House Celebrate and Honor Warriors at Annual Soldier Ride

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水曜日, 4月 24, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) kicked off the organization's annual Soldier Ride® in the nation's capital with First Lady Jill Biden at the White House today.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) kicked off the organization's annual Soldier Ride® in the nation's capital with First Lady Jill Biden at the White House today.
  • WWP's Soldier Ride at the White House began in 2008.
  • Celebrating 20 years of impact, the nationally recognized, multi-day adaptive cycling event empowers wounded warriors by increasing skills and building confidence in achieving goals.
  • Soldier Ride equips warriors to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of cycling for years to come.

Balboa Geo Invited to Present its POINTER Technology at Joint Navigation Conference 2024

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火曜日, 4月 9, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Balboa Geo is pleased to announce it has been invited to present POINTER, a novel A-PNT technology at the upcoming 2024 Joint Navigation Conference (JNC 2024) in June. The Military Division of the Institute of Navigation will host the JNC 2024 for the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security.

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  • Balboa Geo is pleased to announce it has been invited to present POINTER, a novel A-PNT technology at the upcoming 2024 Joint Navigation Conference (JNC 2024) in June.
  • LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Balboa Geo is pleased to announce it has been invited to present POINTER, a novel A-PNT technology at the upcoming 2024 Joint Navigation Conference (JNC 2024) in June.
  • "We are honored to have been selected to present our POINTER technology at JNC 2024 in Session D10: Navigating in Challenged Environments 2, stated Joseph A. Boystak, CEO.
  • "We are honored to have been selected to present our POINTER technology at JNC 2024 in Session D10:Navigating in Challenged Environments 2, stated Joseph A. Boystak, CEO.

U.S. Army awards BAE Systems $754 million contract for second phase of full-rate production for Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle program

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木曜日, 3月 28, 2024
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YORK, Penn., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) received a $754 million contract award to continue producing the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) family of vehicles (FoVs) for the U.S. Army.

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  • YORK, Penn., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) received a $754 million contract award to continue producing the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) family of vehicles (FoVs) for the U.S. Army.
  • This contract begins the second phase of full-rate production of AMPVs between March 2026 and February 2027.
  • The Army first awarded BAE Systems the AMPV engineering and manufacturing development contract in 2014 and signed a low-rate initial production contract in 2018.
  • BAE Systems announced new investments by the company and the U.S. Army to expand the AMPV production line in York, Pennsylvania last year.

BAE Systems showcases latest Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle prototype at AUSA Global Force

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火曜日, 3月 26, 2024
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) is showcasing its future-driven Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) prototype configured with the External Mission Equipment Package (ExMEP) at the 2024 AUSA Global Force Symposium.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) is showcasing its future-driven Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) prototype configured with the External Mission Equipment Package (ExMEP) at the 2024 AUSA Global Force Symposium.
  • This prototype marks the third successful capability combination in the last six months.
  • Keeping pace with the rapidly evolving threats on the battlefield is the objective of the AMPV with ExMEP," said Bill Sheehy, AMPV program director for BAE Systems.
  • For those not attending Global Force, learn more about AMPV and ExMEP here: https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/event/global-force-symposium-and-exposi... .

DCS Corporation Announces Relocation of Lexington Park Office

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木曜日, 3月 14, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation is pleased to announce its new location in Southern Maryland.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation is pleased to announce its new location in Southern Maryland.
  • This move opens the latest chapter in the company's long history in Southern Maryland dating back to its founding in 1977.
  • "DCS is proud of our history in Southern Maryland," commented Jim Benbow, DCS CEO.
  • As a result of the office relocation, the new space features a 180-person conference room, breakout areas, secure labs, and a SCIF-ready space.