Military personnel

Vehicle Armor Materials Market worth $9.3 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Furthermore, defense budgets allocated by governments and international organizations prioritize investments in vehicle armor materials as part of broader defense modernization efforts.

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  • Furthermore, defense budgets allocated by governments and international organizations prioritize investments in vehicle armor materials as part of broader defense modernization efforts.
  • The defense sector's prominence in the vehicle armor materials market is also underscored by its unique operational requirements and mission profiles.
  • "Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market for vehicle armor materials during the forecast period, in terms of value."
  • Additionally, technological advancements and innovations in armor materials play a pivotal role in driving market growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

KBR Secures 10-Year Subcontract for U.S. Air Force Human Performance Optimization

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Monday, March 18, 2024

HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has won a new subcontract with Bering Straits Information Technologies (BSIT), a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC), in support of the U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command to provide human performance optimization services at various military bases around the world.

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  • HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has won a new subcontract with Bering Straits Information Technologies (BSIT), a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC), in support of the U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command to provide human performance optimization services at various military bases around the world.
  • The Human Performance Optimization (HPO) contract is a multi-award IDIQ anticipated to be executed over a span of ten years, extending until March 2034, and was assembled as one of the U.S. Air Force's newest programs to enhance human performance.
  • In support of BSIT and the customer, KBR will provide resiliency and well-being services for military personnel throughout the country and abroad.
  • "KBR has an exceptional team of brilliant physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, behavioral health professionals, and other human performance experts.

Global Rugged Phones Market Report 2024-2029: Continual Growth Through 2029 Amidst Rising Industrial and Military Demand

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The global rugged phones market was valued at US$3.13 trillion in 2023 and is forecast to reach US$4.97 trillion by 2029.

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  • The global rugged phones market was valued at US$3.13 trillion in 2023 and is forecast to reach US$4.97 trillion by 2029.
  • Looking ahead, the rugged phones market is expected to continue its growth trajectory for several reasons.
  • Additionally, continued innovation in rugged phones, including the incorporation of technologies like Artificial Intelligence and the adaptation to evolving market trends such as Internet of Things (IoT), positions the rugged phones market for ongoing growth.
  • The global rugged phones market is extremely competitive and consists of various global and regional players.

Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Stands in Support of United States Military, First Responders and Their Families

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Monday, March 11, 2024

HOLLAND, Mich., March 11, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Flying Ace , an American-made bourbon company, today announced an educational scholarship program with non-profit organization Folds of Honor , commemorating the sacrifices made by fallen or disabled American military personnel and first responders. Rooted in th e indomitable spirit of generations of American aviators who epitomized the ideals of courage and precision, Flying Ace embarks on this new partnership through educational scholarships, awareness campaigns and fundraising initiatives.      

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  • "We are proud to contribute to this noble cause by sponsoring four scholarships in 2024," said Ali Anderson, National Sales Director for Flying Ace.
  • As part of the commitment to Folds of Honor, Flying Ace, a prominent brand in the CraftCo .
  • Special point-of-sale materials, including bottle neckers, featuring the partnership logo, will be applied to all bourbon expressions of Flying Ace at over 450 retail locations beginning in April.
  • "The team at Flying Ace understands the importance of an education and is committed to assisting those who need and deserve our help."

Verizon partners with U.S. military in extreme training to prepare for natural disaster response

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Verizon Response Teams participating in the drills included:

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  • The Verizon Response Teams participating in the drills included:
    Verizon’s Major Emergency Response Incident Team (MERIT), a specialized team of hazardous material-certified Verizon technicians and engineers.
  • Verizon’s Dedicated Impact Response Team (DIRT), technicians and engineers with specialty training in mobile satellite asset deployment, basic generator repair, and cable/connector making.
  • Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team dedicated to providing on-demand, emergency communication assistance during crisis situations to government agencies and emergency responders, on a 24/7 basis.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Global Soldier Systems Strategic Research Report 2024: Here's How Armies Worldwide Are Looking to Better Protect Their Combat Troops - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The "Soldier Systems - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Soldier Systems - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Soldier systems are advanced equipment and technologies designed to enhance the capabilities and protection of military personnel in modern warfare scenarios.
  • By equipping them with state-of-the-art gear and technology, soldier systems aim to optimize their performance and increase their operational effectiveness.
  • There are various types of soldier systems, including personal protective equipment (PPE), communication systems, weapon systems, navigation and targeting systems, and medical and survival equipment.

LimmaTech Biologics Reports Positive Interim Phase I/II Clinical Data on Tetravalent Shigella Bioconjugate Vaccine S4V

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

LimmaTech Biologics AG announced positive interim data from its Phase I/II clinical trial evaluating Shigella4V (S4V), a tetravalent bioconjugate vaccine candidate against shigellosis, an infectious disease caused by Shigella bacteria.

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  • LimmaTech Biologics AG announced positive interim data from its Phase I/II clinical trial evaluating Shigella4V (S4V), a tetravalent bioconjugate vaccine candidate against shigellosis, an infectious disease caused by Shigella bacteria.
  • Topline data from the now completed Phase I/II trial, conducted in Kenya, are expected in the first half of 2024.
  • LimmaTech’s S4V vaccine candidate demonstrated initial safety in all age groups evaluated already in the first part of the clinical trial.
  • “These positive interim results with S4V establish the very good immunogenicity that our bioconjugate vaccine candidate can generate in nine-month-old infants, a population that needs it the most,” commented Patricia Martin, PhD, Chief Operating Officer of LimmaTech.

Former IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig Joins Chamberlain Hrdlicka

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Monday, March 4, 2024

ATLANTA and HOUSTON and SAN ANTONIO and PHILADELPHIA and LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain Hrdlicka is pleased to welcome former IRS Commissioner Charles "Chuck" Rettig to the firm as a Shareholder.

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  • ATLANTA and HOUSTON and SAN ANTONIO and PHILADELPHIA and LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain Hrdlicka is pleased to welcome former IRS Commissioner Charles "Chuck" Rettig to the firm as a Shareholder.
  • "To say we are honored to have Chuck Rettig join our firm would be an understatement," says Larry Campagna , Managing Shareholder at Chamberlain Hrdlicka.
  • "This move to Chamberlain Hrdlicka is a natural progression from my tenure as the IRS Commissioner," expressed Rettig.
  • Tom Cullinan , an Atlanta-based Shareholder, served as Counselor to the IRS Commissioner and then acting IRS Chief of Staff under Rettig.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Continues Its Distinctive, Steadfast and Positive Impact on the Widespread and Complex Mental Health Crisis

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), the first, preeminent, longest-tenured and pioneering owner, operator and developer of collaborative life science mega campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations, continues to make a distinctive, steadfast and positive impact on the widespread and complex mental health crisis through one of the company's bedrock social responsibility pillars that prioritizes this unprecedented crisis. With more than 1 in 5 American adults living with a mental illness and over 50,000 suicides in the United States in 2023, including over 6,000 veterans who die by suicide annually, the nation's shared societal responsibility to drive forward treatments and solutions to this devastating public health challenge is immense. The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that untreated mental illness represents an economic burden to the nation of over $300 billion each year — a number that understates the true costs of these conditions for those afflicted as well as for their families and society.

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  • "The staggering yet often overlooked mental health crisis in our country is the defining public health challenge of our time.
  • Our Alexandria Summit on Mental Health will set an agenda to drive significant reform, catalyze new mission-critical public-private partnerships and influence policy to accelerate innovation that saves lives."
  • Mental health issues often co-occur with substance use issues, with roughly 50 percent of individuals with severe mental disorders also impacted by addiction.
  • Military personnel and veterans experience mental health and addiction issues at dramatically higher rates than the general U.S. population.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Lauren A. Stevenot, DDS as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Monday, February 26, 2024

CINCINNATI, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Lauren A. Stevenot, DDS is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the Dentistry field.

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  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Lauren A. Stevenot, DDS is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the Dentistry field.
  • She serves as an integral part of Reading Family Dental, a trusted family practice where she works alongside her uncle, Dr. Alan Laub, DDS.
  • Her brother, Dr. Ryan Dull, DDS, is currently serving in the U.S. Navy as a dentist.
  • She looks forward to serving the Reading community for years to come and continuing her journey of excellence in dentistry.