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PenCraft Book Awards announces the Top Three Best Book Winners for the 2023 - 7th Annual PenCraft Book Award Competition

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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HOUSTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2023 PenCraft Book Award Competition, one of the biggest literary contests celebrating the exceptional works of mainstream, indie, and self-published authors, has announced its top three winners. This year's contest was fierce, with over a thousand entries from talented authors and publishers worldwide. After a thorough evaluation, the best titles started to emerge. The difference between a winning and a non-winning book was often just 1 point in this year's competition. The final judging results revealed over 200 winners across an impressive 80-something categories. These awards recognize exceptional books published from 2021 to 2023.

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  • The PenCraft Book Awards Competition is an annual event dedicated to supporting emerging authors and their books.
  • The top 3 winners for the 7th Annual PenCraft Book Award Competition are Best Book of The Year, Early Grave by Paul Levine, Best Nonfiction Book of the Year - Swift Sword by Doyle Glass, and Best Fiction Book of the Year, The Senator's Wife by Jen Lyon.
  • Our judges gave these three books the highest scores out of all the remarkable books received for the 2023 PenCraft Book Award Competition.
  • The Best Book of the Year award is given to the highest-scoring book of all books received during the competition year.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Frank A. Herda

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Frank A. Herda, who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Vietnam War, passed away Oct. 13, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio, at 76 years old.

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Frank A. Herda, who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Vietnam War, passed away Oct. 13, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio, at 76 years old.
  • President Richard M. Nixon presented Herda with the Medal of Honor at the White House in Washington, D.C. on May 14, 1970, for his actions near Dak To, Quang Trang Province, Vietnam.
  • On June 29, 1968, then-Private-First-Class Herda was defending his position during a nighttime enemy assault.
  • He was grievously wounded but his actions allowed the remaining two soldiers to survive without serious injury and stopped the enemy assault.

Avangrid Earns Twelve ESG+F Accolades in 2023

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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In addition, Avangrid Chairman Ignacio Galán has been awarded two prestigious honors this year from the Foreign Policy Association and the World Jurist Association.

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  • In addition, Avangrid Chairman Ignacio Galán has been awarded two prestigious honors this year from the Foreign Policy Association and the World Jurist Association.
  • “Each and every one of these awards is a reflection of our commitment to upholding ESG+F principles in everything that we do,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • Avangrid’s 2023 awards and recognitions include:
    FTSE4Good Index Series , by FTSE Russell: Measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
  • Avangrid ranked second overall within the utility industry and first among utilities for its commitment to the environment.

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Receives $1 Million Founding Donation from Anheuser-Busch

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch, a leading American manufacturer and the country's largest brewer, announced a $1 million philanthropic donation to the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation (NMOHMF) to support construction of the new National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas.

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  • Medal of Honor recipient and Museum leadership accepts gift during St. Louis Cardinals pre-game ceremony, participates in a fireside chat with Anheuser-Busch employees
    ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch, a leading American manufacturer and the country's largest brewer, announced a $1 million philanthropic donation to the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation (NMOHMF) to support construction of the new National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas.
  • Chris Cassidy, NMOHMF President and CEO, said: "For as long as there has been a Medal of Honor, Anheuser-Busch has been making a positive impact in their communities.
  • "Anheuser-Busch is incredibly proud to be a founding supporter of the National Medal of Honor Museum as part of our long-standing commitment to serving those who serve," said Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch.
  • The commitment from Anheuser-Busch will be delivered through the Anheuser-Busch Foundation over the next five years.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Welcomes Newest Member

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We, the 65 living Medal of Honor recipients, proudly welcome U.S. Army Captain Larry Taylor as the newest member of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We, the 65 living Medal of Honor recipients, proudly welcome U.S. Army Captain Larry Taylor as the newest member of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
  • The awarding of the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary valor during the Vietnam War is a testament to Captain Taylor risking his own life as a Cobra helicopter pilot and rescuing a patrol team while under heavy enemy fire.
  • Medal of Honor Recipient Larry Taylor's unwavering courage, selflessness, and dedication to duty serve as an inspiration to all Americans.
  • We extend our deepest gratitude to him for his exceptional service and look forward to his joining our ranks.

DEFENSE SUPPLY CHAIN CYBERSECURITY CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN THE METAVERSE

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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MESA, Ariz., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Cyber Security Training and Consulting LLC launched a new metaverse platform focused on cybersecurity within the defense industrial base (DIB) and also announced the first of its kind cybersecurity conference to be held in the virtual venue. The new CMMC Metaverse (https://CMMCMetaverse.com) provides an immersive educational and gaming experience that is uniquely focused on the new Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. CMMC MetaCon (https://CMMCMetaCon.com) is a virtual conference to be held in the CMMC Metaverse on November 14, 2023.

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  • The new CMMC Metaverse ( https://CMMCMetaverse.com ) provides an immersive educational and gaming experience that is uniquely focused on the new Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.
  • CMMC MetaCon ( https://CMMCMetaCon.com ) is a virtual conference to be held in the CMMC Metaverse on November 14, 2023.
  • Securing sensitive data across the global defense supply chain is critical and the new CMMC program is designed to protect the confidentiality of federal contract information (FCI) and controlled unclassified information (CUI) shared with and created by DoD contractors.
  • I met with Mr. Scott and his students earlier this year to share the metaverse vision and the APT design challenge," said Crump.

OnCore Chosen as Official Golf Ball for Legends Invitational Golf Tournament

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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MONTEREY, Calif., June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legends Invitational is proud to announce that OnCore Golf Technology has been chosen as the official golf ball of the tournament, one of the most prestigious and longest-running privately owned golf tournaments.

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  • MONTEREY, Calif., June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legends Invitational is proud to announce that OnCore Golf Technology has been chosen as the official golf ball of the tournament, one of the most prestigious and longest-running privately owned golf tournaments.
  • OnCore was the ball sponsor at a Navy Seal tournament at Ocean Reef earlier this year and the response to their ball was overwhelmingly positive.
  • It made the selection of OnCore for the Legends Invitational an easy one, according to John Lee, who organized both events.
  • Click here to learn more about the Legends Invitational, including events and activities that will take place throughout the four-day tournament.

Submarine Lost Off Key West 80 Years Ago Remains Relevant

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- June 12th marks the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the USS R-12 WWII Submarine lost off Key West in 1943.

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  • NEW YORK, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- June 12th marks the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the USS R-12 WWII Submarine lost off Key West in 1943.
  • It was discovered in October 2010 by the Lost 52 Project exploration team led by Ocean Explorer, Tim Taylor.
  • One of those stories involves the only two foreign sailors, Brazilian Lieutenants J.L Demoura and A.GD Almedia, who were lost in a US submarine sinking during the war.
  • Non-profit organization Ocean Outreach and its Lost 52 Project is dedicated to ocean, environmental and educational projects around the world.

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Announces Memorial Day Weekend Ceremonies, Events

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) today announced a series of Memorial Day Weekend experiences, events and ceremonies designed to honor, remember and share the stories of our country's brave servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives protecting our freedoms. Events include various fitness and wellness experiences, a candlelight vigil for Gold Star families, and the annual NVMM Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony (in person and online).

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  • "Memorial Day is our opportunity to honor all who have fallen while serving our nation," said Lt. General Michael Ferriter, president and CEO, National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
  • NVMM's generous annual partners make it possible to provide free admission for all on Memorial Day, including the Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at 10 a.m.
  • Memorial Day Weekend events include:
    CrossFit Hero Workout – "The Murph" (Heats at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.) | $25
    Join the NVMM and CrossFit Clintonville for a traditional Memorial Day workout honoring Medal of Honor recipient and Navy SEAL, Lieutenant Michael Murphy.
  • Motorcyclists are invited to honor our fallen service members with a Memorial Day Weekend ride starting at Farrow North Harley-Davidson in Sunbury.

CHRISTOPHER LENNERTZ TO BE NAMED A BMI ICON AT THE 39TH ANNUAL BMI FILM, TV AND VISUAL MEDIA AWARDS

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is proud to name composer Christopher Lennertz a BMI Icon at the 39th Annual BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards on May 10th in Beverly Hills, CA. The GRAMMY award-winning and two-time Emmy nominated composer will be receiving BMI's highest honor for his significant contributions to the music community and exceptional body of work across film, television and gaming. In addition, the ceremony will celebrate the composers of the previous year's top-grossing films, top-rated primetime network television series and highest-ranking cable and streamed media programs. The evening will be hosted by BMI President and CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Film, TV & Visual Media, Tracy McKnight.

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  • The Ceremony Will Also Salute the Previous Year's Top Composers for Film, TV and Visual Media on May 10th in Beverly Hills
    LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is proud to name composer Christopher Lennertz a BMI Icon at the 39th Annual BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards on May 10th in Beverly Hills, CA.
  • The evening will be hosted by BMI President and CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Film, TV & Visual Media, Tracy McKnight.
  • "We're thrilled to celebrate Christopher Lennertz and his tremendous musical accomplishments by presenting him the BMI Icon Award," said McKnight.
  • McKnight added, "We look forward to saluting all of our award-winning composers and celebrating the best of music in film, TV and visual media."