American Legion

Applebee’s® Honors Veterans & Active Duty Military with Free Meals on Veterans Day

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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“Veterans Day is the busiest day of the year in our restaurants.

Key Points: 
  • “Veterans Day is the busiest day of the year in our restaurants.
  • When you walk through the doors of an Applebee's on Veterans Day, you can feel the neighborhood coming together.
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    Complimentary meals from the Veterans Day menu will be available for dine-in at more than 1,500 Applebee's locations nationwide .
  • U.S. Veterans and Active Duty Military simply show proof of military service.

Wellcare's Expanded 2024 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Offerings Bring Enhanced Value and Affordability to Members

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellcare, the Medicare brand and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today it will expand its wide range of Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) offerings during the 2024 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), beginning Oct. 15, 2023. This includes the addition of Delaware and expansion into 21 new counties, increasing its total Medicare Advantage footprint to 37 states and 1,808 counties. Wellcare will also now offer the 23 newly designed plans as well as new Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP), accepting all dual eligible beneficiaries, and introduce a Wellcare Spendables™ debit card that will allow pre-loaded funds to be used across 55,000 nationwide retailers in 37 states.

Key Points: 
  • The investments and innovations we've made like our Wellcare Spendable card will make things simpler and more affordable for our members."
  • For 2024, Wellcare will be offering plans to more than 52 million eligible beneficiaries, accounting for 80% of eligible beneficiaries in 37 states.
  • More than 1.5 million beneficiaries are currently enrolled in an Wellcare Medicare Advantage plan.
  • Express Scripts will be Wellcare's pharmacy benefits manager for 2024, bringing increased value to members to provide quality at the lowest cost.

Pennsylvania Court Dismisses BMM Test Labs Suit Against Pace-O-Matic

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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HARRISBURG, PA, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas has dismissed a case brought against Pace-O-Matic (POM) filed by BMM Test Labs (BMM).

Key Points: 
  • HARRISBURG, PA, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas has dismissed a case brought against Pace-O-Matic (POM) filed by BMM Test Labs (BMM).
  • BMM was sued by POM in November 2022 after the company accessed Pennsylvania Skill games, disassembled them, and sought to acquire POM’s propriety information.
  • BMM counter-sued, claiming POM violated the Dragonetti Act and brought forth a frivolous lawsuit.
  • BMM has been called as a witness expert by the state in a separate case against POM.

National Skill Game Leader, Pace-O-Matic, Congratulates U.S. Casino Industry and American Gaming Association on Best July Ever

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Duluth, GA, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, the industry leader in legal skill games, would like to congratulate the U.S. casino industry and the American Gaming Association (AGA) on reporting their best July in history.

Key Points: 
  • Duluth, GA, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, the industry leader in legal skill games, would like to congratulate the U.S. casino industry and the American Gaming Association (AGA) on reporting their best July in history.
  • They AGA also reported that the casino industry will surely have its best year yet in 2023, having made nearly $38 billion since the beginning of the year.
  • Curiously, the casino industry reports record profits month after month while simultaneously touting legal skill games as a hindrance to their revenue.
  • The skill game industry has routinely asked to be regulated in markets and has faced opposition from the casino industry every time.

Akima Named an American Legion's 'Employer of the Year' For Helping Veterans Transition to Civilian Careers

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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The American Legion recognized Akima's efforts to ease the transition from military to civilian life at an awards ceremony on August 30.

Key Points: 
  • The American Legion recognized Akima's efforts to ease the transition from military to civilian life at an awards ceremony on August 30.
  • Additionally, our veteran employees who have made the transition to civilian life often help recruit and mentor transitioning veterans."
  • Akima uses various veteran-specific placement programs and partners with organizations like Hire Heroes and GI Jobs to attract veteran candidates.
  • Despite this, studies have shown that veterans provided with the right resources are able to transition their skills learned in the military into civilian careers.

EPCOR OPERATIONS LEADER RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATER COMPANIES

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Living Water award recognizes exemplary dedication to water, communities

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  • Living Water award recognizes exemplary dedication to water, communities
    PHOENIX, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - An EPCOR water operations leader in Texas took home the top award at this week's National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) annual Water Summit.
  • NAWC President and CEO Rob Powelson recognized John Lulewicz, Director of Water Operations for EPCOR in Texas, with the organization's highest recognition, the Living Water Award, at its annual Water Summit in Atlanta earlier this week.
  • "The NAWC Living Water Award represents the best of the water industry," said NAWC President & CEO Robert F. Powelson.
  • Customer Care Manager Amy Matthews received the Living Water Award in 2022 and Meter Manager Supervisor Jeff Harrison was recognized in 2015.

SBA Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees Set to Host Virtual Public Meetings Sept. 13-14

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force (IATF) on Veterans Small Business Development and the SBA Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on September 13 and 14, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force (IATF) on Veterans Small Business Development and the SBA Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on September 13 and 14, respectively.
  • “The IATF and ACVBA meetings are open to the public each quarter to encourage business owners, committee members, and other advocates to collaborate on increased accessibility to resources and tools for America’s veteran-owned small businesses,” said Timothy Green, Acting Associate Administrator for the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development .
  • Participants may also join by phone at 206-413-7980 and enter the Conference ID: 682 293 143#
    How: Participants may join at this link: https://bit.ly/ACVBA-Sept2023.
  • Meeting presentations and minutes will be available after both meetings at www.sba.gov/ovbd under the "Federal Advisory Committees" section.

Federal Court Order Removes Confidential Designation on Emails Related to Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott’s Involvement in Efforts to “Kill Skill” Games

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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“The efforts by Eckert Seamans, Parx Casino and others to work behind the scenes to use the levers of government to go after skill games must be exposed.

Key Points: 
  • “The efforts by Eckert Seamans, Parx Casino and others to work behind the scenes to use the levers of government to go after skill games must be exposed.
  • Some exhibits include email correspondence between Defendant Stewart and Parx Casino employees, non-party attorneys, or other non-parties.
  • The court DECLARES that these documents DO NOT QUALIFY AS CONFIDENTIAL.”
    Click here to read the full order.
  • Barley concluded, “Despite the failed, and soon to be further exposed, efforts of Eckert Seamans, Parx and others to ‘kill skill’ – as they wrote in emails -- we believe the will of the legislature is clear… regulate and tax skill games.

Navy Veteran from Beaver Dam, Wis., Elected National Commander of The American Legion

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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He is continuing the theme of "Be the One," The American Legion's initiative to prevent veteran suicide.

Key Points: 
  • He is continuing the theme of "Be the One," The American Legion's initiative to prevent veteran suicide.
  • An ordained minister from Wisconsin, he earned his American Legion eligibility through service in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve, where he served as a military chaplain.
  • A member of American Legion Post 157 in Horicon, Wis., Seehafer served in a number of American Legion offices at every level, including national chaplain and commander of the Department of Wisconsin.
  • His American Legion post was recognized for "100 percent" and "All-Time High" in membership during his terms as commander and adjutant.

Wreaths Across America and American Legion Auxiliary Enter Partnership

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, national nonprofits Wreaths Across America (WAA) and the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organizations.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, national nonprofits Wreaths Across America (WAA) and the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organizations.
  • Their members also support the mission of The American Legion to improve the quality of life for our nation’s veterans.
  • The ALA has been essential in increasing veterans’ welfare and rehabilitation nationwide, including participation in the annual National Wreaths Across America Day events.
  • ALA will use its fundraising dollars earned through this program to support the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation, which positively impacts the lives of our veterans, military, and their families by funding American Legion Auxiliary programs today and for future generations.