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Amplify ETFs and Samsung Asset Management Launch the Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF (SOF)

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify ETFs announces the launch of the Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF (SOF) in partnership with Samsung Asset Management (Samsung AM).

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify ETFs announces the launch of the Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF (SOF) in partnership with Samsung Asset Management (Samsung AM).
  • Samsung AM serves as the sub-adviser offering investors access to an institutional management team at an expense ratio of 0.20%.
  • “Our strategic partnership with Samsung AM has produced this timely opportunity for US investors and it is a great honor to collaborate with Samsung AM on their first ETF initiative in the US.”
    “We are proud to build on the legacy of Samsung Asset Management through our New York office by launching our first US-listed ETF with our strategic partner Amplify ETFs,” said Bongkyun Suh, CEO of Samsung Asset Management, the largest asset manager in Korea.
  • With extensive experience managing short-term interest income, Samsung AM was the first to list an overnight interest income ETF in Korea and are managing approximately $5.8 billion in short-term interest income ETFs, including the Kodex SOFR ETF.

Ventus Respiratory Technologies and Galvion Announce Strategic Partnership

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Toronto, Ontario & Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ventus Respiratory Technologies , which has pioneered a new standard of respiratory protection for law enforcement, the armed forces, and first responders, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Galvion.

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  • Toronto, Ontario & Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ventus Respiratory Technologies , which has pioneered a new standard of respiratory protection for law enforcement, the armed forces, and first responders, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Galvion.
  • Ventus’ TR2 Tactical Respirator has been selected as an official accessory for Galvion’s Caiman line of helmet systems.
  • Both the Galvion and Ventus platforms are designed to incorporate electronics, communications headsets, and other equipment that supports sensors, biometrics, Internet-of-Things (IoT), and voice-operated applications.
  • ONE9 is Canada’s first and only venture capital fund and accelerator focused purely on national security and critical infrastructure technologies.

Draganfly Showcasing Cutting-Edge UAV Innovations at Modern Warfare Week for Military and Government Leaders

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Modern Warfare Week 2023 serves as a premier gathering for the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community, providing a platform for education and collaboration on the evolving landscape of warfare, with an anticipated attendance of 800 select military and government representatives.

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  • Modern Warfare Week 2023 serves as a premier gathering for the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community, providing a platform for education and collaboration on the evolving landscape of warfare, with an anticipated attendance of 800 select military and government representatives.
  • The event is jointly sponsored by the Global Special Operations Foundation (GSOF) and the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).
  • Draganfly will showcase the Commander 3 XL along with some new military special-purpose capabilities during the three-day event.
  • "Modern Warfare Week enables Draganfly to demonstrate the deep value and capabilities of our platform to the modern warfighter," stated Cameron Chell, President and CEO of Draganfly.

Atea Pharmaceuticals Presents Promising Bemnifosbuvir and Ruzasvir Combination Data for the Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus at AASLD The Liver Meeting 2023

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Monday, November 13, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVIR) (Atea), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of oral antiviral therapeutics for serious viral diseases, today announced the presentation of two posters supporting the combination of bemnifosbuvir, an oral nucleotide polymerase inhibitor, and ruzasvir, an oral NS5A inhibitor, as a potential treatment for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases’ (AASLD) The Liver Meeting 2023, being held from November 10-14, 2023 in Boston, MA.

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  • “Results from these two presented studies further support the potential use of these two drug candidates in combination as a novel treatment for HCV.
  • Phase 1 data demonstrate that coadministration of bemnifosbuvir and ruzasvir was well tolerated and not affected by food or concomitant dosing, indicating a low risk of drug-drug interactions,” said Jean-Pierre Sommadossi, PhD, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Atea Pharmaceuticals.
  • These Phase 1 data support the continued clinical evaluation of these two potent drug candidates in combination for the treatment of HCV.
  • Results from an in vitro study demonstrate that the combination of bemnifosbuvir and ruzasvir has potent pan-genotypic antiviral activity against major HCV NS5A and NS5B RAVs and hard-to-treat sub-genotypes.

The Honor Foundation to Pay Tribute to Special Operations Forces at Salute to SOF Gala in Washington D.C.

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Honor Foundation (THF), a unique transition institute that serves U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) by providing a clear process for their transition from military to civilian careers, announced today it will be hosting it's annual Salute to SOF gala, presented by Surefox, this November 15, 2023 at the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Honor Foundation (THF), a unique transition institute that serves U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) by providing a clear process for their transition from military to civilian careers, announced today it will be hosting it's annual Salute to SOF gala, presented by Surefox, this November 15, 2023 at the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C.
  • Many post-9/11 Special Operators are nearing retirement age, and there is a pressing need to better ensure that they have fulfilling lives after their military careers.
  • The funds raised at Salute to SOF will help THF reach even more of these veterans with their proprietary program.
  • Full details and tickets to the event can be found here: https://www.classy.org/event/salute-to-sof-gala-or-washington-dc-or-2023...
    For more information about The Honor Foundation, visit https://www.honor.org .

AgEagle to Showcase Its Drone Innovations at Renowned Milipol Homeland Security Event and Modern Warfare Week

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Events of this stature are invaluable to educating the industry on the competitive differentiation and value propositions of AgEagle’s leading edge UAS solutions.

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  • Events of this stature are invaluable to educating the industry on the competitive differentiation and value propositions of AgEagle’s leading edge UAS solutions.
  • Importantly, they provide the opportunity to shine a spotlight on our latest drone innovations, including our new eBee VISION,” stated Barrett Mooney, AgEagle’s Chairman and CEO.
  • Milipol Paris 2023 is the leading event dedicated to homeland security and safety.
  • This 3.5 lbs drone can be easily carried, deployed in 3 minutes, hand-launched, and operated by a single pilot.

Amentum Awarded $441.3 Million ITEAMS Contract to Drive Agility and Innovations for USINDOPACOM C5ISR Missions

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Amentum has been awarded a five-year contract with a maximum value of $441.3 million by USINDOPACOM to deliver critical command, control, communication, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems.

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  • Amentum has been awarded a five-year contract with a maximum value of $441.3 million by USINDOPACOM to deliver critical command, control, communication, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems.
  • Amentum will provide complex analysis, experimentation, and testing, to optimize the effectiveness of DoD missions and advance USINDOPACOM priorities.
  • Under this contract, Amentum will advance organizational agility with innovative solutions in an extremely collaborative and dynamic national security environment.
  • Amentum will also play an important role in defensive cyber analysis, national and adversary vulnerability assessments, strategic adversary resistance.

Razzoo's Cajun Cafe Demonstrates Commitment to the Special Operations Community With $25,000 Donation to The Honor Foundation

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Friday, November 3, 2023

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Razzoo's Cajun Cafe® , the popular Cajun-style Restaurant with a mission to make a difference, announced its donation of $25,000 to The Honor Foundation during its General Managers Conference in Dallas, Texas. The contribution is aimed at bolstering the support provided to the non-profit organization, which provides a clear process and a diverse ecosystem of support to members of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community as they transition from military to civilian lives.

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  • "Our team is inspired by the work The Honor Foundation does to facilitate the transition of Special Operations Force members from their military careers into their next roles as civilian corporate and community leaders."
  • The Honor Foundation was developed by SOF operators for SOF operators, and the organization's Foundation is run by former SOF operators.
  • "We are dedicated to taking care of one another, whether it's our colleagues, customers or the broader community, and we firmly believe that The Honor Foundation does just that."
  • For more information about Razzoo's Cajun Cafe, including their menu and locations, visit www.razzoos.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram .

Wounded Warrior Project Partners with The Honor Foundation Once Again For 2023

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Honor Foundation (THF), a unique transition institute that serves U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) by providing a clear process for their transition from military to civilian careers, announced today that it has been named by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as a community partner grant recipient for 2023-2024.

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  • The Honor Foundation has been named a community partner and grant recipient, continuing a five-year partnership between the two non-profits.
  • This continues a legacy of support between the two non-profit organizations, who have been community partners since 2018.
  • "Wounded Warrior Project and THF share a common goal to build a network of support for our veterans.
  • For more information about The Honor Foundation, its locations, and its mission, visit https://www.honor.org .

Del Mar Country Club Golf Tournament and Dinner-Gala raises more than $1.4 million for SOF Support

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

The weekend began Friday night with a reception at a private residence in Rancho Santa Fe.

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  • The weekend began Friday night with a reception at a private residence in Rancho Santa Fe.
  • Saturday's festivities included an 18-hole scramble golf tournament at the famed Del Mar Country Club, followed by a dinner-gala and live and silent auction that generated the Lion's share of the $1.4 million that was raised for the Foundation.
  • The Del Mar Country Club Golf Tournament and Dinner-Gala was co-hosted by Plewes and Madeleine Pickens, owners of the Del Mar Country Club.
  • For more information about the SOF Support Foundation, visit https://sofsupport.org/ .