Military personnel

Hawkin Dynamics Unveils First-of-its-Kind Portable Athletic Performance & Rehabilitation Device: Hawkin TruStrength

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Partnership, Memorial Hermann Health System, DNA, Clutch (eggs), Gym, Patient, Safety, AUT, University of Auckland, Athlete, Longevity, ATH, Sport, Military personnel, Management

WESTBROOK, Maine, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Hawkin Dynamics, an innovative, venture-backed pioneer in the sports and physical rehabilitation technology sector, announced the launch of their second product available direct-to-consumer, Hawkin TruStrength. 

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to launch the Hawkin TruStrength, alongside our newest senior team member Professor John Cronin."
  • Founded in 2016, Hawkin Dynamics developed the world's first wireless force plate system and cloud-based software.
  • Hawkin Dynamics' steady growth, matched with the company's alertness to consumer interest in peak performance, healthy lifestyle, and longevity, secures future development of systems best designed to support customer demands.
  • The origins behind Hawkin TruStrength can be found in the rolling hills of Auckland, New Zealand.

American Military University Wins Award from Council of College and Military Educators (CCME)

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Education, American Public University System, Senior, University system, CCME, Army Reserve, Mentorship, School, Council, Family, University, Student, Military personnel, Nursing

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) today recognized American Military University (AMU) as the 2024 Institution of the Year for its dedication to educating active-duty service members and their families. The annual award commemorates a higher education institution's outstanding accomplishments in military education.

Key Points: 
  • The annual award commemorates a higher education institution's outstanding accomplishments in military education.
  • "The CCME award is not only an honor, it's a testament to AMU's many student-focused faculty and staff who are devoted to serving over 60,000 military students and their families," said Nuno Fernandes, President of American Public University System.
  • "We are honored to receive this award as it highlights our strong commitment to serving learners of all backgrounds."
  • Today, AMU's 200-plus online programs cater to active-duty military students, veterans, and their family members.

Surgeon Recounts His Medical Military Experiences During the Vietnam War

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
LASH, Woman, Instrument, Air Medal, Trauma, MD, Life, Humour, Housing, University, Operating, Special forces, Medicine, Soldier, Entrepreneurship, Bronze Star Medal, Military personnel, Exercise, Commendation Medal, Nursing

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eugene Edynak, MD was drafted into the Vietnam war during the eighth month of his surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania. After completing his airborne and Special Forces Officers training he was ordered to Vietnam. Shortly after his arrival in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, he, and his team were responsible for designing and transforming a small convalescent dormitory into a mini-trauma unit for indigenous mercenary soldiers, with two operating rooms, a housing for the field X-ray unit, and a laboratory.

Key Points: 
  • FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eugene Edynak, MD was drafted into the Vietnam war during the eighth month of his surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania.
  • After completing his airborne and Special Forces Officers training he was ordered to Vietnam.
  • "Although it's been some 57 years since my time in Vietnam, I'm proud of the little trauma hospital I helped to create," said Edynak.
  • That is, I was neither dismissed from my residency, kidnapped nor did I end up in the stockade."

Gateway Named Top Lender of 2023 by the Texas Veterans Land Board

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Professional Services, Defense, Residential Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, Banking, Veterans, Dream, Woman, Mortgage bank, Partnership, Veteran, Texas Veterans Land Board, Military personnel, Gateway, Real estate

Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, was ranked third among the top lenders of 2023 by the Texas Veterans Land Board (TVLB).

Key Points: 
  • Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, was ranked third among the top lenders of 2023 by the Texas Veterans Land Board (TVLB).
  • The VLB Veterans Housing Assistance Program (VHAP) was established to help Texas veterans pursue homeownership.
  • In addition to lender recognition, the Texas VLB honors the top Loan Originators in Texas.
  • “Being recognized by the Texas Veterans Land Board is just icing on the cake!” Huddleston was ranked 13 among top loan originators for 2023 and has been included in the list for 20 years.”
    “We are honored to be recognized by the Texas Veterans Land Board for supporting veterans and current military personnel,” said Gateway President of Mortgage Banking, Steven Plaisance.

Tactical Rehabilitation, Inc. wins two Business Worldwide Magazines Corporate Excellence Awards

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Patient, Sustainability, PTSD, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Health, Culture, TENS, CSR, Veteran, Love, 3D, Human, Chronic pain, Military personnel, Nursing, Depression

The company has now won two Business Worldwide Global Corporate Excellence Awards; Visionary Leadership in the Healthcare Business' & 'Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Champion'.

Key Points: 
  • The company has now won two Business Worldwide Global Corporate Excellence Awards; Visionary Leadership in the Healthcare Business' & 'Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Champion'.
  • In its 2023 round, the Global Corporate Excellence Awards continue to shine a spotlight on organisations and leaders who focus on relentless excellence in the business world.
  • By acknowledging these achievements on a global stage, these awards not only celebrate success but also encourage others to follow suit, fostering a culture of excellence that transcends borders and industries.
  • Over thirty years, Kevin MacRitchie has demonstrated impressive strengths in business turnaround and business structuring for rapid profitable growth.

Tactical Rehabilitation, Inc. wins two Business Worldwide Magazines Corporate Excellence Awards

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Patient, Sustainability, PTSD, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Health, Culture, TENS, CSR, Veteran, Love, 3D, Human, Chronic pain, Military personnel, Nursing, Depression

The company has now won two Business Worldwide Global Corporate Excellence Awards; Visionary Leadership in the Healthcare Business' & 'Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Champion'.

Key Points: 
  • The company has now won two Business Worldwide Global Corporate Excellence Awards; Visionary Leadership in the Healthcare Business' & 'Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Champion'.
  • In its 2023 round, the Global Corporate Excellence Awards continue to shine a spotlight on organisations and leaders who focus on relentless excellence in the business world.
  • By acknowledging these achievements on a global stage, these awards not only celebrate success but also encourage others to follow suit, fostering a culture of excellence that transcends borders and industries.
  • Over thirty years, Kevin MacRitchie has demonstrated impressive strengths in business turnaround and business structuring for rapid profitable growth.

US MILITARY MEMBERS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR FOCUSED ULTRASOUND TREATMENT REIMBURSEMENT FOR ESSENTIAL TREMOR

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Woman, MRI, Neuro, Health, Insurance, Military personnel, Head, Quality of life, Tremor, Veteran, Tricare, Magnetic resonance imaging, Essential tremor, Brain, Health insurance

HAIFA, Israel and MIAMI, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Insightec, a global healthcare company dedicated to using acoustic energy to transform patient care, today announced that effective immediately, 9.5 million US military members and their covered dependents, covered by Tricare are now eligible for coverage reimbursement for focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor.

Key Points: 
  • Focused ultrasound, pioneered by Insightec , has emerged as a breakthrough incisionless treatment option that provides targeted relief from essential tremor with minimal risks and downtime.
  • Focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor utilizes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance to precisely target and ablate a small area of the brain involved in tremor.
  • Tricare, the largest insurance provider for active and retired military personnel, will now cover the costs associated with focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor for eligible military members and their covered dependents.
  • Military personnel interested in accessing this service can consult their healthcare providers to determine if they are candidates for focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor.

Simulators Market worth $26.1 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Artificial intelligence, Virtual reality, Constructive, Component, Army, Civil, Saab AB, Rotorcraft, CAE, Commercial, Algorithm, Growth, Organization, Carbon, Investment, Safety, MRO, Software, Service, VR, Defense, Workforce, Simulation, Military personnel, Virtual, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Augmented reality, L3Harris Technologies, ROI, Video game

The demand for customized and hands-on training experiences, coupled with evolving regulatory standards, further fuels the growth of training services.

Key Points: 
  • The demand for customized and hands-on training experiences, coupled with evolving regulatory standards, further fuels the growth of training services.
  • As industries prioritize continuous skill development, the training services segment is poised for substantial expansion, presenting lucrative opportunities in the dynamic simulator market.
  • By platform, the Simulator market for the maritime segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Simulators catering to passenger ship scenarios offer comprehensive training for navigation, crisis management, and evacuation procedures, addressing the industry's evolving needs.

Simulators Market worth $26.1 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Artificial intelligence, Virtual reality, Constructive, Component, Army, Civil, Saab AB, Rotorcraft, CAE, Commercial, Algorithm, Growth, Organization, Carbon, Investment, Safety, MRO, Software, Service, VR, Defense, Workforce, Simulation, Military personnel, Virtual, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Augmented reality, L3Harris Technologies, ROI, Video game

The demand for customized and hands-on training experiences, coupled with evolving regulatory standards, further fuels the growth of training services.

Key Points: 
  • The demand for customized and hands-on training experiences, coupled with evolving regulatory standards, further fuels the growth of training services.
  • As industries prioritize continuous skill development, the training services segment is poised for substantial expansion, presenting lucrative opportunities in the dynamic simulator market.
  • By platform, the Simulator market for the maritime segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Simulators catering to passenger ship scenarios offer comprehensive training for navigation, crisis management, and evacuation procedures, addressing the industry's evolving needs.

Helping A Hero, Bass Pro Shops and Lennar Welcome Wounded Veteran, Retired US, Corporal Corey Dingman, to His New Adaptive Lennar Home in Pensacola, FL

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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PENSACOLA, Fla., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping a Hero, a non-profit providing support for military personnel severely injured in the war on terror, Bass Pro Shops and Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, recently held a Ceremony to Welcome Retired US, Corporal Corey Dingman, to his new adapted Lennar home. Corporal Dingman and his family were greeted by special guests from Helping a Hero, including Founder, Meredith Iler, Staff Sergeant Daniel Gilyeat as well as Jeff Bergosh Escambia County District 1 Commissioner and Lennar Regional Vice President, Matt Devereaux, Lennar Gulf Coast Division President, Angela Wisdom and Lennar Associates. The new adapted home is part of Lennar's Saddle Ridge community located in the Beulah area of Pensacola, Florida which is in close proximity to the NAS Naval Base.

Key Points: 
  • This Welcome Home Ceremony is part of the Helping a Hero 100 Homes Challenge, which was launched by Johnny Morris, Founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops.
  • Lennar has joined the effort and has completed 6 homes and is in progress on 8 more for wounded veterans through Helping a Hero.
  • The home features wider doors and hallways which provide the ability for Corporal Dingman to move more easily inside the home.
  • It's an honor for Helping a Hero, Bass Pro Shops and Lennar to come together to provide an adapted home to Corporal Dingman and his family."