National Guard

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.

University of Phoenix Announces Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States 2024 Future Phoenix Scholarship

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

University of Phoenix and The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) are accepting applications for the 2024 Future Phoenix scholarship program.

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  • University of Phoenix and The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) are accepting applications for the 2024 Future Phoenix scholarship program.
  • Three full-tuition scholarships will be awarded to prospective students to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree at the University of Phoenix.
  • The EANGUS Future Phoenix Scholarship is intended to recognize military service commitment and provide an opportunity to further education goals for current enlisted National Guard servicemembers and their immediate family members.
  • “The University is delighted to continue providing the Future Phoenix Scholarship, offering enlisted individuals and their family members the chance to pursue higher education.

CA and TX CISOs and More Explore Key Topics at Billington CyberSecurity’s 1st State and Local Cyber Summit

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Real-time topics that are affecting state and local governments as they face cyber threats will be the focus of the inaugural Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit .

Key Points: 
  • Real-time topics that are affecting state and local governments as they face cyber threats will be the focus of the inaugural Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit .
  • “This important conference will help mitigate risk by sharing key learnings about cyber threats impacting state and local governments,” explained Thomas K. Billington, CEO and Founder, Billington CyberSecurity , a leading cyber education company for executives founded in 2010.
  • To help localities better prepare, sessions will explore a variety of critical topics to help protect them.
  • 3/20: Cyber Attack—View from First Responders—Panel examines a real ransomware attack, highlights lessons learned, and provides insights for how state and local officials might better prepare.

KSrelief: Successful surgical separation is just the beginning for Nigerian conjoined twins

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Dr. Al Rabeeah, Head of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Programme, directed a surgical team comprised of 40 doctors and nurses, with a total multidisciplinary support staff of 107.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Al Rabeeah, Head of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Programme, directed a surgical team comprised of 40 doctors and nurses, with a total multidisciplinary support staff of 107.
  • The successful separation is the 60th performed by Dr. Al Rabeeah and his team under the programme, which began in 1990.
  • It is important to understand and appreciate that once the twins are separated, there is a long period of rehabilitation.
  • The government of Saudi Arabia sponsors the entire cost for the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme and covers all expenses for the twins and their accompanying family members.

KSrelief: Successful surgical separation is just the beginning for Nigerian conjoined twins

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 4, 2024

Dr. Al Rabeeah, Head of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Programme, directed a surgical team comprised of 40 doctors and nurses, with a total multidisciplinary support staff of 107.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Al Rabeeah, Head of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Programme, directed a surgical team comprised of 40 doctors and nurses, with a total multidisciplinary support staff of 107.
  • The successful separation is the 60th performed by Dr. Al Rabeeah and his team under the programme, which began in 1990.
  • It is important to understand and appreciate that once the twins are separated, there is a long period of rehabilitation.
  • The government of Saudi Arabia sponsors the entire cost for the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme and covers all expenses for the twins and their accompanying family members.

OPTAC-X and Mayo Clinic Tele-Ems Pilot Proves Resilient During Recent Cellular Service Outages

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Friday, March 1, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OPTAC-X's tele-EMS technology with hybrid cellular and SATCOM capabilities that is currently being tested in a Mayo Clinic pilot proved immune to last week's nationwide cellular service outage.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OPTAC-X's tele-EMS technology with hybrid cellular and SATCOM capabilities that is currently being tested in a Mayo Clinic pilot proved immune to last week's nationwide cellular service outage.
  • He reported its network, as activated for the Mayo Clinic pilot, remained fully functional during the entire cellular service outage last week.
  • According to Keith Barr, CTO of OPTAC-X, its immunity to last week's cellular service outage lies in its calculated redundancy.
  • "By combining terrestrial systems like cellular service and a celestial system like SATCOM, OPTAC-X remains resilient despite challenges that often bring other networks down."

Equipment Depot receives award from Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve Organization

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Equipment Depot, America's largest independently operated material handling and equipment rental source, is pleased to announce that they received two prestigious awards from the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization.

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  • Equipment Depot received two prestigious awards from the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization including the "Above and Beyond Award" for hiring and supporting military reservists, and "Patriot Award" for Vice President of Transformation Derrick Shannonhouse's support of employee participation in America's National Guard and Reserve Force.
  • HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Equipment Depot, America's largest independently operated material handling and equipment rental source, is pleased to announce that they received two prestigious awards from the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization.
  • We are honored for the opportunity to play a role in supporting them and our country," Anthony Garcia, president, Equipment Depot.
  • Derrick Shannonhouse, Vice President of Transformation at Equipment Depot, received the "Patriot Award" for supporting employee participation in America's National Guard and Reserve Force.

The Front Line Foundation Grants Death Benefits to Support the Families of Three Burnsville First Responders Killed on Duty

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Monday, February 19, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Front Line Foundation (TFLF) announced today that it is giving a total of $60,000 in death benefits to the families of Burnsville Police Officers, Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, both 27 and Adam Finseth, 40, a firefighter and paramedic for the city who were all killed in the line duty on the morning of February 18 while reporting to a domestic violence and hostage crisis in the city.

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  • Each of the three families will receive $20,000 in death benefits to support them prior to full death benefits being paid out.
  • The Foundation's mission is to bridge the gap between the death and benefits being paid, which can help families with ongoing expenses.
  • The Foundation also provides support in the purchase of tactical equipment for first responders which is not included in department budgets.
  • To date The Front Line Foundation has paid out $510,000 in death benefits and equipment funding since it was founded in 2018.

Better Launches Fully Digital VA Loans Powered by Tinman to Improve the Homebuying Experience for US Veterans

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR), a leading digital homeownership company, today launches Better Mortgage VA Loans, a fully digital VA loan program available to eligible US Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and in some cases Veterans spouses are able to qualify in all 50 states.

Key Points: 
  • Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR), a leading digital homeownership company, today launches Better Mortgage VA Loans, a fully digital VA loan program available to eligible US Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and in some cases Veterans spouses are able to qualify in all 50 states.
  • With Better Mortgage, Veterans can leverage a fully digital platform to achieve their homeownership dreams faster and easier than the traditional mortgage process.
  • “Better has brought the traditional mortgage into the digital era, launching our 1 Day Mortgage Product and funding over $100 billion of fully digital mortgages.
  • The launch of their fully digital VA Loan is the latest example of Better’s continued commitment to investing in technology and automation.

Fayetteville State University Partners with AIR University to Advance Education for Air and Space Force

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Fayetteville, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fayetteville State University is partnering with the U.S. Air Force’s AIR University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC) to advance educational opportunities for enlisted Airmen and Space Professionals beginning with second 8-week courses this spring.

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  • Fayetteville, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fayetteville State University is partnering with the U.S. Air Force’s AIR University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC) to advance educational opportunities for enlisted Airmen and Space Professionals beginning with second 8-week courses this spring.
  • Across the Air University schools and programs, more than 120,000 non-resident and 50,000 resident officers, enlisted, and civilian personnel graduated during the 2022-2023 academic year.
  • “Air University provides Airmen with many educational and developmental touchpoints throughout their careers to enhance the military readiness and lethality of our joint force.
  • The AU-ABC connects the CCAF with 4-year institutions where currently serving members of the Air Force, Space Force, Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard can earn their bachelor’s degree online.