Special operations

Heritage Distilling Co. Welcomes Newest Non-Profit Partners in “Special Operations Salute” Whiskey Program

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

At 105 proof, the “Howitzer Strength” whiskey, priced at $125, allocates a portion of proceeds from each sale to nonprofit organizations.

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  • At 105 proof, the “Howitzer Strength” whiskey, priced at $125, allocates a portion of proceeds from each sale to nonprofit organizations.
  • “For nearly a decade, Heritage Distilling has demonstrated unwavering support for our military heroes and their families.
  • “Patrons who buy this product will be directly supporting our efforts.”
    “The generous support we receive from the Special Operations Salute Whiskey by Heritage Distilling Co. extends far beyond financial assistance to the Honor Foundation.
  • For more information and to purchase the Special Operations Salute Whiskeys and Heritage’s other award-winning spirits, visit heritagedistilling.com .

Axon 2023 Revenue Grows 31% to $1.56 Billion

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Axon delivered annual revenue of $1.56 billion and net income of $174 million in 2023.

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  • Axon delivered annual revenue of $1.56 billion and net income of $174 million in 2023.
  • Axon continues to grow our research and development ("R&D") footprint to invest in several multi-year growth opportunities, and our R&D expenses grew roughly in-line with revenue.
  • 2023 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA margin exceeded our expectations and reflect record performance for our company.
  • — Rick Smith, Axon Founder and CEO
    Following the launch of TASER 10 in January 2023, we introduced Axon Body 4 in April 2023, which has quickly become our fastest selling body camera product to date.

Nutrient Survival Embraces Comprehensive Brain Health with Groundbreaking Book Launch and New to the World Functional Brain Boosting Bars

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

RENO, Nev., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutrient Survival, the pioneering force in Special Ops Grade nutritional innovation, announces the launch of the book "Eat to Think," co-authored by Peter M. Castleman and B. Eric Christianson and available now on Amazon. The book both explores the beauty of the brain and how it is designed to regenerate forever while empowering readers with Six Pillars of Brilliance to strengthen brain health and longevity.

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  • The book both explores the beauty of the brain and how it is designed to regenerate forever while empowering readers with Six Pillars of Brilliance to strengthen brain health and longevity.
  • It's not just the quantity of years lived, but the quality of the life experience," underscores Christianson, CEO of Nutrient Survival, food science entrepreneur and Airborne Ranger Army Veteran.
  • Much of the nutrition science and functional ingredients discussed in "Eat to Think'' are leveraged in Nutrient Survival's latest BrainCare® product launch, the Brain Omega 3 Bar® .
  • "Our Omega 3 Bars are so power packed for brain health, we feel the need to remind our consumers, they are really delicious, too," asserts Christianson.

Intelligent Waves’ Phantom Wins 2024 BIG Innovation Award

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Intelligent Waves (IW), a leading tech integrator that delivers mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions, is thrilled to announce they won the 2024 BIG Innovation Award from Business Intelligence Group for their leading-edge defense cybersecurity platform, Phantom .

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  • Intelligent Waves (IW), a leading tech integrator that delivers mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions, is thrilled to announce they won the 2024 BIG Innovation Award from Business Intelligence Group for their leading-edge defense cybersecurity platform, Phantom .
  • The BIG Innovation Award identifies and recognizes the organizations devoted to bringing new ideas to life.
  • This award honors those who paved a new way for products, services, experiences, and community service.
  • “We are thrilled to be honoring Intelligent Waves as they are leading by example and improving the lives of so many.”

Parry Labs Positions for Growth with Strategic Hires

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Monday, January 22, 2024

With Sipe's experience leading large organization transformation efforts like MOSA across PEO Aviation, he will also help Parry Labs establish a MOSA roadmap across multiple customers to extend Parry Labs solutions while increasing affordability for the government and decreasing the time to field innovative solutions.

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  • With Sipe's experience leading large organization transformation efforts like MOSA across PEO Aviation, he will also help Parry Labs establish a MOSA roadmap across multiple customers to extend Parry Labs solutions while increasing affordability for the government and decreasing the time to field innovative solutions.
  • In addition to Sipe, Parry Labs is also bringing on Tom von Eschenbach who has deep roots in Army Aviation.
  • Additionally, he will oversee facilities and coordination activities localized to the Parry Labs Huntsville site.
  • Both are transformational leaders deeply involved in shaping the fighting force structure for Army Aviation, and have been major champions for MOSA," said Parry Labs Chief Operating Officer, Aydin Mohtashamian.

PacketFabric Names Digital Infrastructure Industry Veteran Wes Jensen Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, January 22, 2024

CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PacketFabric, a leading Network as a Service (NaaS) innovator and a Digital Alpha Advisors, LLC portfolio company, today announced Wes Jensen has been appointed the company's Chief Technology Officer. Most recently, Jensen drove technology innovation and strategy at Digital Realty, one of the largest cloud and carrier-neutral data center providers in the world. He has also co-founded and sits on the board of numerous Technology Company startups in the digital infrastructure, blockchain, and cryptocurrency space.

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  • Jensen has 25 years of technology leadership experience at major telecommunications and digital infrastructure companies, including Digital Realty, Lumen Technologies, EarthLink, and Verizon
    CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PacketFabric , a leading Network as a Service (NaaS) innovator and a Digital Alpha Advisors, LLC portfolio company, today announced Wes Jensen has been appointed the company's Chief Technology Officer.
  • Most recently, Jensen drove technology innovation and strategy at Digital Realty, one of the largest cloud and carrier-neutral data center providers in the world.
  • He has also co-founded and sits on the board of numerous Technology Company startups in the digital infrastructure, blockchain, and cryptocurrency space.
  • "Wes is a vital addition to the Executive team," said Vincent English, Chief Executive Officer at PacketFabric.

Sigma Defense Hosts Inaugural Python Day for Special Operations Forces Children at SPARC - East Facility

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The event took place at the Sigma Defense Prototyping and Advanced Research Center (SPARC) – East facility in Fayetteville, NC, welcoming 16 children of Special Operations Forces (SOF) service members to build and use Raspberry Pi devices to learn Python coding.

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  • The event took place at the Sigma Defense Prototyping and Advanced Research Center (SPARC) – East facility in Fayetteville, NC, welcoming 16 children of Special Operations Forces (SOF) service members to build and use Raspberry Pi devices to learn Python coding.
  • The initiative was sponsored by the Shadow Warrior Association (SWA), Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation, and the Special Forces Charitable Trust.
  • Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation's mission aids wounded, ill, or injured US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) members and their families.
  • Sigma Defense is committed to initiatives that contribute to the well-being and education of the families associated with the Special Operations Forces.

Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) Grant Recipients Participate in Groundbreaking Stanford Study on Ibogaine Treatment for PTSD and TBI

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Friday, January 5, 2024

CORONADO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to ending veteran suicide, shares the findings of a new groundbreaking study that it supported alongside Stanford University. The study, published today in Nature Medicine, is the first-of-its-kind observational study that captured the effects of ibogaine, the plant-based psychoactive drug, on veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the debilitating consequences, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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  • At one month following ibogaine treatment, the average rating improved to 5.1, equivalent to no disability.
  • The researchers also found a statistically significant reduction in suicidal ideation from participants, decreasing from 47% to 7% one month following treatment.
  • The study revealed that ibogaine therapy significantly reduced PTSD, anxiety, depression, and improved cognitive function in veterans with TBI.
  • Our collaboration with Stanford University and Dr. Williams is a major step forward in proving the potential of ibogaine for treating PTSD and TBI."

Heritage Distilling Co. Unveils “Special Operations Salute” Whiskey Series to Honor - and Raise Over $1M for Nonprofits Supporting - U.S. Special Operations Forces Members, Veterans, First Responders and their Families

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

This extraordinary super-premium whiskey collection is dedicated to honoring, celebrating, and raising funds for organizations supporting the U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) members, veterans, first responders and their families.

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  • This extraordinary super-premium whiskey collection is dedicated to honoring, celebrating, and raising funds for organizations supporting the U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) members, veterans, first responders and their families.
  • It represents a profound commitment to bridging the gap between the Special Forces community and the civilian world.
  • In addition, Heritage will also contribute additional funds to select nonprofits supporting Special Operations heroes, and their families.
  • For more information and to purchase the Special Operations Salute Whiskeys and Heritage’s other award-winning spirits, visit heritagedistilling.com .

GME Supply Recruits President and Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, December 18, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GME Supply Company's ("GME") CEO, Caleb Messer, announced that the company has named Ryan Keogh as President and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • COLUMBIA, Mo., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GME Supply Company's ("GME") CEO, Caleb Messer, announced that the company has named Ryan Keogh as President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Before joining GME, Ryan held several commercial and operational leadership positions, most recently as the Chief Commercial Officer, at the Pearlman Group, a multi-channel developer and distributor of supplies, tools, and equipment for specialty contractors.
  • "I could not be more excited about joining the great team at GME Supply," said Keogh.
  • As a digitally enabled distributor that leads with innovation and service, the GME Supply platform has unlimited potential.