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CAES Makes Military Times Best for Vets: Employers List for Second Year in a Row

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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CAES , a leading provider of mission-critical advanced technology, is proud to announce that the company has been named to the Military Times Best for Vets: Employers list for the second consecutive year.

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  • CAES , a leading provider of mission-critical advanced technology, is proud to announce that the company has been named to the Military Times Best for Vets: Employers list for the second consecutive year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107307858/en/
    CAES is honored to be recognized as one of the best employers for our nation’s Veterans.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “We are honored to be recognized on the Military Times Best for Vets list for a second consecutive year,” said Mike Kahn, CAES president and CEO.
  • “We value the dedication and sacrifice of our CAES Veterans, and proudly stand by and empower our military family as a community.”
    To see the full list of 2023 Military Times Best for Vets: Employers, click here .

FACT SHEET: SBA Celebrates National Veterans Small Business Week

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) marked the start of National Veterans Small Business Week today, with a series of virtual and in-person events throughout the country occurring from October 30 - November 3 to highlight the entrepreneurial journeys of veteran- and military spouse-owned small business owners, the agency’s support of this important community, and the Biden-Harris Administration’s record investments in veteran entrepreneurship.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) marked the start of National Veterans Small Business Week today, with a series of virtual and in-person events throughout the country occurring from October 30 - November 3 to highlight the entrepreneurial journeys of veteran- and military spouse-owned small business owners, the agency’s support of this important community, and the Biden-Harris Administration’s record investments in veteran entrepreneurship.
  • This week, SBA Administrator Isabel Guzma n will host two veterans’ business roundtables in the Washington, D.C. area, help open a new Veterans’ Business Outreach Center in California, and visit with the veteran and military family community in Georgia.
  • Implementing the SBA Veteran Business Certification program, which connects service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses with federal contracting opportunities through a more streamlined and user-friendly process.
  • Overhauling our loan program s to expand access to capital for veteran-owned small businesses and other small business owners.

Bravery Wines: The Newest Winery in the Finger Lakes Wine Region of New York

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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PENN YAN, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bravery Winery (Bravery) is pleased to announce its transition from wine brand to winery, as one of the newest additions to the Finger Lakes wineries. Founded in 2019 by U.S. Air Force veteran Corey Christman (Christman) and his wife Jennifer Christman, Bravery will continue to donate a portion of proceeds of each bottle sold to support Veteran, Military Spouse and First Responder focused non-profit organizations.

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  • Bravery Winery is pleased to announce its transition from wine brand to winery, as one of the newest additions to the Finger Lakes wineries.
  • PENN YAN, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bravery Winery (Bravery) is pleased to announce its transition from wine brand to winery, as one of the newest additions to the Finger Lakes wineries.
  • We are honored to become one of New York state's newest wineries.
  • 2021 Rose' of Pinot Noir: fantastic hints of watermelon, cherry and strawberry, this wine is great with food or without.

Top Rail Fence opens new Virginia location in Richmond

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Rail Fence, the on-time professionals in fence design, quality, installation and service, announced today that has expanded its reach in Virginia with a new location in Richmond. The venture is owned by building industry expert Robert "Bob" Stewart and his wife, Stacey.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Rail Fence , the on-time professionals in fence design, quality, installation and service, announced today that has expanded its reach in Virginia with a new location in Richmond.
  • With this headwind, we have the potential to build our Top Rail Fence location into a formidable business."
  • Top Rail Fence Richmond serves Ashland, Bon Air, Chester, Chesterfield, Goochland, Henrico, Hopewell, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Moseley, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George, Richmond, West Point and Williamsburg, Virginia.
  • To learn more about Top Rail Fence Richmond, please visit https://toprailfence.com/locations/richmond/ .

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic Opens in Oklahoma City with Launch Event Featuring Governor Kevin Stitt

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) and Red Rock Behavioral Health Services formally unveiled The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Red Rock in Oklahoma City. This clinic is the second Cohen Clinic in Oklahoma, with the Lawton clinic opening in 2020. Both provide confidential, high-quality, behavioral health care services and local resource connection to post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families.

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  • Cohen Veterans Network expands footprint in Oklahoma with this 2nd Cohen Clinic to fill gaps in mental healthcare for post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families
    OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) and Red Rock Behavioral Health Services formally unveiled The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Red Rock in Oklahoma City.
  • This clinic is the second Cohen Clinic in Oklahoma, with the Lawton clinic opening in 2020.
  • The Oklahoma City clinic is the 24th in the network.
  • "The opening of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic marks a significant milestone in our mission to provide comprehensive mental health care to all Oklahomans," said Foust.

Walmart Salutes Service Members and Their Families in First Ever “Heroes & Headliners” Celebrity Concert

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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On Nov. 11, Veterans Day, Walmart is celebrating the military community with a star-studded concert for veterans and their families.

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  • On Nov. 11, Veterans Day, Walmart is celebrating the military community with a star-studded concert for veterans and their families.
  • Customers will be able to stream the sold-out concert live on Walmart.com/Live , Facebook, X (Twitter) and YouTube.
  • Since 2021, Walmart has engaged more than 2 million veterans and military spouses, hiring more than half a million military community members.
  • For more information about Walmart’s commitment to veterans, service members and military families, please visit: www.HeroesAndHeadliners.com .

Students Continue World Food Adventure as Chartwells K12 Adds New Destinations to its 'Global Eats' Program

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ago, Chartwells K12 began its world culinary tour taking kids on a food adventure with its Global Eats program. Thousands of students, four countries, and one award later, Chartwells K12 is adding two new cultural cuisines to school cafeteria menus this year - Korean and Caribbean.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ago, Chartwells K12 began its world culinary tour taking kids on a food adventure with its Global Eats program .
  • Global Eats was created by Chartwells K12 to turn food into a worldly adventure and introduce students to the unique ingredients, authentic flavors, and traditional recipes from diverse global cuisines.
  • This year, Chartwells K12 is taking even more students and schools on the adventure, bringing the program to the nearly 300 school districts they serve in the Midwest and Great Lakes, InspireNOLA Charter Schools (La.
  • "Over the past year, Global Eats has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from students," said Amy Shaffer, CEO, Chartwells K12.

F.W. Webb Pledges $100,000 to the Boston Children’s Hospital

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Webb Extraordinary Needs Fund for Military and Veteran Families” and the Boston Children’s Hospital’s “Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Fund.”

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  • Webb Extraordinary Needs Fund for Military and Veteran Families” and the Boston Children’s Hospital’s “Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Fund.”
    Through this pledge, over the next two years F.W.
  • Webb will offer financial support to military and veteran families in need of assistance who come to Boston Children’s for care from across the U.S.
  • Webb will further extend its commitment to helping veterans in need by supporting the “Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Fund” at Boston Children’s, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce initiative supported by the hospital.
  • Founded as a 20-bed hospital for children, Boston Children’s is now a 485-bed comprehensive center for pediatric and adolescent health care.

New Independent Production Company Military Movies Releases First Feature Film "LONESOME SOLDIER"

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent film production company Military Movies, will release its first feature on November 3rd with an expansion run on Veteran's Day Weekend. "Lonesome Soldier" is a contemporary rendering of a soldier's experience from the Iraq War. Producers plan is to open throughout the U.S. by targeting theaters located in military communities and areas that have supported previous Military films.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent film production company Military Movies, will release its first feature on November 3rd with an expansion run on Veteran's Day Weekend.
  • Producers plan is to open throughout the U.S. by targeting theaters located in military communities and areas that have supported previous Military films.
  • Military Movies, who is also theatrically distributing the film, have several scripts in development with plans to roll out more military offerings, service-oriented documentaries and general fare that tells authentic character focused stories.
  • Military Movies is a production and distribution platform that produces authentic films representing people who serve and their families.

Purple Heart recipient, son of 9/11 firefighter receives mortgage-free home

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Saturday, September 9, 2023
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Evan Marcy, a Purple Heart recipient and son of a FDNY firefighter.

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  • Evan Marcy, a Purple Heart recipient and son of a FDNY firefighter.
  • It is part of an annual cycling event that raises money for wounded veterans and honors FDNY personnel who died in 9/11.
  • Medically discharged in 2011, Marcy earned prestigious awards for his service, including the Purple Heart, Joint Service Commendation Medal and Army Commendation Medal.
  • The experience inspired Pujol to establish the organization, which gifts mortgage-free homes to injured veterans, their families and first responders.