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Celebrating Women Veterans

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Monday, March 4, 2024

MISSION, Kan., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Veterans play an important role in U.S. history. Over time, the demographics of veterans have changed, but few realize the growing role of women in the armed forces. Today, women comprise 11% of the veteran population. According to the Pew Research Center, that number is expected to increase to 18% by 2048.

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Over time, the demographics of veterans have changed, but few realize the growing role of women in the armed forces.
Through the Veterans History Project, the Library of Congress collects and preserves the firsthand remembrances of U.S. military veterans like McClendon and makes them accessible for future generations to better understand veterans' service and sacrifice.
You can extend this work and honor women veterans in your community with simple acts of appreciation such as:
Take your support for small businesses one step further and look for women veteran-owned businesses to support.
Visit museums and memorials, many of which have specific displays to honor the sacrifices and triumphs of women veterans.

Korean Cultural Center New York presents a retrospective "John Pai: Eternal Moment" in the gallery of its new building

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

John Pai stands as a seminal figure in the tapestry of Korean arts in New York, whose life and works reflect the enduring spirit of innovation, true artistry, and the rich narrative of Korean history.

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John Pai stands as a seminal figure in the tapestry of Korean arts in New York, whose life and works reflect the enduring spirit of innovation, true artistry, and the rich narrative of Korean history.
This retrospective showcases Pai's early sculptures influenced by Constructivism from the early 1960s, as well as major works, drawings, and paintings, in chronological order.
The exhibition features his pieces varying in size, texture, and color, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of John Pai's artistic realm.
From the early 1960s to the present, all of Pai's sculptures have been meticulously welded together by hand using only steel.

North Korea has demolished its monument to reunification but it can’t fully erase the dream

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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North Korea has demolished the Arch of Reunification, a monument that symbolised hope for reconciliation with the South.

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North Korea has demolished the Arch of Reunification, a monument that symbolised hope for reconciliation with the South.
The decision to demolish the monument came shortly after the regime’s leader, Kim Jong-un, delivered a speech declaring it an “eyesore”.
But, despite the physical erasure of this monument, its depiction on five official postage stamps serves to immortalise the monument and what it symbolised.

Propaganda postage stamps

Postage stamps function not only as items that display the paying of postage rates, but also as small carriers of propaganda messages.
In a similar way, the official North Korean postage stamp catalogue removed five stamps from its listings that depicted the Arch of Reunification.
Stamp catalogues provide information relating to when stamps were issued, who designed them, their dimensions and colour.

NK News also reported around this time that North Korea was purging propaganda websites of old content, suggesting a rewriting of the official narrative.
In 1960, for example, North Korea released a set of five stamps celebrating the reconstruction of Pyongyang after the Korean War (1950–1953).
However, as the stamps issued in 1960 contained the original names, their visual depictions in subsequently published stamp catalogues were not included.

The reunification dream lives on

The Arch of Reunification was first depicted on a North Korean postage stamp in May 2002, almost one year after its unveiling.
But the monument has been depicted more recently, on two stamps issued in 2015, and two more stamps issued in 2016 and 2021 respectively.

The stamps were released to the world through Korea Stamp Corporation (North Korea’s state-run postal authority) offices in Russia and China at the time of issue.
For that reason, North Korea can never fully erase these depictions of the unification dream as it doesn’t have full control over how its state narrative is presented and potentially altered.

David Hall does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Authenticates Keel of Destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131)

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Friday, December 15, 2023

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding announced today the keel authentication of the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131).

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding announced today the keel authentication of the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131).
“Laying the keel of another Flight III DDG is a great way to celebrate the namesake of the ship and our world-class shipbuilders,” Ingalls Shipbuilding DDG-51 Program Manager Ben Barnett said.
“Our ship namesake displayed the kind of courage and leadership that inspires us at Ingalls to have the same dedication to our mission.
George M. Neal (DDG 131) is the fourth Flight III destroyer to be constructed at Ingalls.

Seelos Therapeutics Announces the Selection of SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) for Inclusion in the U.S. Department of Defense's Adaptive Platform Trial to Evaluate Potential Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Monday, November 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL) ("Seelos"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders and rare diseases, today announced that SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) has been selected for inclusion in an adaptive platform trial to evaluate treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in active-duty service members and veterans. The trial is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) Defense Health Agency and led by the Warfighter Readiness, Performance, and Brain Health Project Management Office, part of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity.

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"We would like to thank the project managers and subcontractors to this study for their tireless effort in moving this program forward.
In addition, the trial will evaluate several biomarkers associated with PTSD and assessments of treatment safety and tolerability.
"This study provides an ideal opportunity to study SLS-002 for PTSD," said Tim Whitaker, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Seelos.
"The current approved pharmacologic treatments for PTSD have a number of limitations, and there remains a high unmet medical need.

Statement - Ministers of Veterans Affairs, National Defence and Public Safety mark Remembrance Day

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

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Through the great conflicts of the 20th century up to the modern challenges of today, Canada's Armed Forces and police officers have earned a reputation for skill and bravery around the world.

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Through the great conflicts of the 20th century up to the modern challenges of today, Canada's Armed Forces and police officers have earned a reputation for skill and bravery around the world.
"Domestically, they have served our country and responded to wildfires, ice storms, floods and the global pandemic.
"On Remembrance Day, we reflect on and recognize the many sacrifices made by all those who have worn the uniform and those who still do.
"The dedication and courage of those who fought for our country in the past is reflected in today's serving members.

Penumbra Teams Up with Honor Everywhere to Bring US War Memorials to Aging Veterans

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Friday, November 10, 2023

"We are proud to be part of Honor Everywhere's immersive video collective, providing meaningful experiences to aging Veterans so they are able to commemorate their time serving their country," said Gita Barry, president of Immersive Healthcare at Penumbra, Inc .

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"We are proud to be part of Honor Everywhere's immersive video collective, providing meaningful experiences to aging Veterans so they are able to commemorate their time serving their country," said Gita Barry, president of Immersive Healthcare at Penumbra, Inc .
These men and women are no longer able to physically travel to see their memorials in Washington, DC.
Anything in virtual reality pales in comparison to seeing the memorials in person alongside your fellow Veterans.
Honor Everywhere is also available for download as an app on most virtual reality, mobile IOS and Android (2D version) stores by searching "Honor Everywhere".

Simmons Bank Celebrates Military Service Ahead of Veterans Day

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Friday, November 10, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate Veterans Day, Simmons Bank (Simmons) is honoring the brave men and women who serve or have served our country's military through a series of events designed to recognize their service and sacrifice to protect our freedom.

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"Simmons Bank and its associates are proud to recognize and thank veterans and active military members who have dedicated their lives to protecting our nation through their service every day of the year, but especially on Veterans Day," said Jena Compton, EVP, chief people officer at Simmons.
Events scheduled for the days leading up to Veterans Day include:
On November 9, Simmons hosted a luncheon to honor our veterans and military in Central Arkansas.
During the week of Veterans Day, Simmons associates honored veterans by wearing a ribbon according to their relationship with a veteran.
In addition to this year's events, Simmons actively recruits veterans to join the Simmons Bank team, while offering an array of military benefits including supplemental pay during military leave and paid military family leave.

CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY ELECTS NEW LEADERSHIP

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society (the Society), an organization chartered by Congress to enable mutual aid to Medal of Honor recipients and their families and to safeguard the dignity, honor, and legacy of the Medal, is proud to announce the election of a new board of directors. These leaders are dedicated to guiding the organization into the future, ensuring its continued service to the recipients, to the country and to all service members.

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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society (the Society), an organization chartered by Congress to enable mutual aid to Medal of Honor recipients and their families and to safeguard the dignity, honor, and legacy of the Medal, is proud to announce the election of a new board of directors.
On May 24, 2018, Slabinski was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during combat operations in Afghanistan on March 4, 2002.
When the Society was founded, there were more than 275 living Medal of Honor Recipients from the Spanish-American War through the Korean War.
President Slabinski noted, "The Society was entrusted with a vital mission by Congress, aimed at preserving the legacy of the Medal of Honor, projecting its values to the public, and ensuring the well-being of Medal of Honor recipients and their families.

Witness to War Foundation Marks Approach of Veterans Day by Formally Announcing Partnership with the Warrior Reunion Foundation

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The collaboration will further honor, assist and amplify the voices of courageous men and women who have served our country in combat.

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The collaboration will further honor, assist and amplify the voices of courageous men and women who have served our country in combat.
Since 2001, WTW has interviewed more than 3,000 combat veterans—mostly individuals who served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
“This collaboration is especially meaningful with the approach of Veterans Day and our remembrance of the sacrifice of all veterans, past and present.”
WTW and the WRF have worked together previously in an unofficial capacity.
“Witness to War is a mission-essential force multiplier for our wellness program.