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MIGHTY 25: We Are The Mighty Announces The Top 25 Military Changemakers of 2023

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the revered media brand for the military community, We Are The Mighty, is thrilled to announce its distinguished MIGHTY 25 class of 2023.

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  • Ashley Gutermuth – Award-Winning Comedian, National Public Speaker, and Military Spouse
    Libby Jamison – Attorney Advisor with the Department of Veterans Affairs, co-founder of MissionLICENSE; Instrumental in passing Executive Order on Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors
    Cailin Crockett – Director, Military Personnel & Readiness, NSC/Senior Advisor, Gender Policy Council, The White House; Instrumental in passing Executive Order on Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors
    Charles Moore – Associate Director for Enterprise Program Development, Raytheon
    Isabella Casillas Guzman – Administrator at U.S. Small Business Administration
    George Kittle – Tight End, San Francisco 49ers
    Richard Fierro – Army Veteran, Disarmed Club Q Gunman
    James Harvey III - First African American USAF jet fighter pilot to fly combat operations in the Korean War, Tuskegee Airman
    Victor LaGroon – Chief Diversity Officer at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Head of Global Health Equity Strategy
    Matthew Weiss – USMC Intelligence Officer, Author, "We Don't Want YOU, Uncle Sam: Examining the Military Recruiting Crisis with Generation Z"
    Kimberly Mitchell – Senior Advisor, Veteran Services Organizations Liaison, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    Lauren Hope – Executive Director, Second Service Foundation, Military Spouse, Entrepreneur
    Kathy Roth-Douquet – Co-founder and CEO of Blue Star Families, Author

Music & Arts releases Song for UhmMa, the latest offering from Project Imagine

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Music & Arts, one of the nation's largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers, announces the latest developments regarding Project Imagine, a commissioned composition project aimed at providing underserved music programs the opportunity to perform high-quality pieces entirely free of charge. The series' third composition, and first orchestral work, is Song for UhmMa, composed by Soo Han. Requests for the piece were fielded on a go-live date a few weeks ago, and demand was exceeded in just nine hours, making this the most successful Project Imagine piece to date. The piece has been distributed to youth orchestra programs nationwide and will be performed by dozens of ensembles this academic year.

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  • "We are proud not just of this composition, but the entirety of Project Imagine.
  • This new offering, combined with our multi-lingual programs, clearly demonstrates our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in music education."
  • Scott Lang, Music & Arts Director of Advocacy remarks, "We are proud not just of this composition, but the entirety of Project Imagine.
  • This new offering, combined with our multi-lingual programs, clearly demonstrates our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in music education."

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.

Rare B-29 Nose & Cockpit Unveil Highlights 27th Anniversary & Veterans Day Celebration at the Palm Springs Air Museum

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at 11 am, the Palm Springs Air Museum will unveil its newest acquisition inside its 91,000 square foot facility.

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  • PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at 11 am, the Palm Springs Air Museum will unveil its newest acquisition inside its 91,000 square foot facility.
  • She will be dedicated to the memory of Bob McKee, one of the Palm Springs Air Museum's beloved docents and to the City of Palm Springs," said Museum director Fred Bell.
  • The Nose features the city of Palm Springs' logo on one side, and the squadron's logo on the other.
  • The shell of the nose and the salvageable parts have been lovingly restored by Palm Springs Air Museum's restoration volunteers.

Seoul Defense Dialogue 2023 and the Critical Role of the 'International Defense Briefing' in Shaping Tomorrow's Defense Decisions

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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At the heart of these discussions lies the need for timely, accurate, and comprehensive information on defense-related matters, precisely what the " International Defense Briefing " provides.

Key Points: 
  • At the heart of these discussions lies the need for timely, accurate, and comprehensive information on defense-related matters, precisely what the " International Defense Briefing " provides.
  • It is one of the key topics of discussion at the Seoul Defense Dialogue 2023, and the "International Defense Briefing" has a dedicated special session addressing this very issue.
  • The "International Defense Briefing" offers expert insights into this transformative technology and its potential impact on the global defense landscape.
  • Don't miss out on this invaluable tool – subscribe to the "International Defense Briefing" today and stay ahead in the world of international defense.

Russian and North Korea artillery deal paves the way for dangerous cyberwar alliance

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
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The Ukrainians, on the other hand, are firing around 2.5 million shells a year, but are also struggling to source them.

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  • The Ukrainians, on the other hand, are firing around 2.5 million shells a year, but are also struggling to source them.
  • A deal between North Korea and Russia for artillery rounds, which the respective leaders have said they are “actively advancing”, is a simple solution to Russia’s problem.
  • The sanctions on Russia since their invasion of Ukraine have limited where they can buy military equipment, including artillery rounds: it has made requests to China, Iran and now North Korea.
  • North Korea is the first nation to make the move to directly supply a large quantity of ammunition for Russian artillery.

What Russia needs

    • Consequently, the US is buying South Korean shells to transfer to Ukraine, and Russia will shortly be receiving North Korean shells.
    • The rates of fire from both sides can, therefore, be maintained while their domestic industries continue to transform to meet the needs of this war.
    • In the 1990s, Russia was part of international efforts to restrain North Korea’s development of nuclear technologies.

What does Kim want?

    • How much Russia transfers in these categories will be the best guide to how much Russia needs North Korean ammunition.
    • Regardless of its need, Russia is unlikely to transfer anything beyond improved missiles for North Korea’s nuclear programme: but not hypersonic missiles or miniaturised warheads.
    • South Korea and Japan have become much closer, while Russia, China, Iran and North Korea have also moved closer into alignment.

Cyberwar implications

    • Both North Korea and Russia are highly capable cyberwar and cyber intelligence nations: they can disrupt or break key infrastructure and steal sensitive government information.
    • Russia’s efforts in online fraud, disinformation and disruption to core infrastructure has become a significant threat to western societies.
    • Some of the Lazarus Group’s stolen cryptocurrency is stuck because the individual wallets where it is held have been identified.

Who’s Vivek Ramaswamy? He's the Trump 2.0 candidate who’s making waves in the Republican primaries

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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The New York Times described him as promising “to exert breathtaking power in ways that Donald Trump never did”.

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  • The New York Times described him as promising “to exert breathtaking power in ways that Donald Trump never did”.
  • An article for Time magazine called him a “rockstar for those who think cancel culture is threatening every corner of American life”.
  • Well-spoken, polemical and supremely self-assured, it’s no surprise that the Trump-loving Vivek Ramaswamy has emerged as the new darling of the Republican presidential primary field.
  • While still some 40 points out of first place, it’s a sudden uptick for a candidate who was, until recently, a virtual unknown.

The anti-wokester

    • A self-branded “non-white nationalist” he speaks stridently against the modern progressive movement.
    • Many of his policies, like the revolution he seeks to provoke, are decidedly counter-establishment.
    • He advocates hardening the US-Mexico border “where criminals are coming in every day” through the deployment of military resources.

Slash aid to Ukraine

    • He wants to slash aid to Ukraine, implying that what’s in America’s best interest isn’t necessarily what’s in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s worst interest.
    • To end the war, Ramaswamy proposes granting Russia “major concessions”, while “freezing … current lines of control in a Korean War-style armistice agreement”.
    • In exchange, “Russia has to leave its treaty” and its joint military agreement with China.

Creating Trump 2.0

    • As “Trump 2.0,” his challenge is a delicate one: to please the right-wing base, while still separating himself enough from Trump to win over converts.
    • Ramaswamy has attacked criminal prosecutions of Trump as “politically motivated and setting an awful precedent.
    • He’s even hinted at hiring Trump as an "adviser” or “mentor” in his White House.

What’s next?

    • Washington Post columnist George F. Will has derided him as “comparatively, a child”.
    • Trump holds a commanding lead and looks poised to dominate Iowa and New Hampshire, before running the table in the remaining primaries.
    • Whether there’s substance behind his candidacy — and whether he has independent staying power — are the big questions for #Vivek2024 to answer.

Palm Springs Air Museum Sets Up GoFundMe Page to Help Cathedral City Residents Recover from Tropical Storm Hilary

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Palm Springs Air Museum (PSAM) has set up an Indiegogo page to help Cathedral City residents recover from Tropical Storm Hilary.

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  • PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Palm Springs Air Museum (PSAM) has set up an Indiegogo page to help Cathedral City residents recover from Tropical Storm Hilary.
  • Anyone donating $200 or more via the Indiegogo page, https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tropical-storm-hilary-flood-relief-ef...
    will receive one free ride on the museum's C-47 Skytrain.
  • "During these difficult times, our hearts extend to all in our community who've felt the impact of the recent storm," says museum Vice Chairman Fred Bell.
  • "The Palm Springs Air Museum wants to be a beacon of hope and solidarity as the community faces adversity.

Disney and LucasFilms Artist Steve Anderson Joins Palm Springs Air Museum's Creative Team

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Palm Springs Air Museum (PSAM) is pleased to announce that Disney and LucasFilms' Artist Steve Anderson is now the Official Artist for the Palm Springs Air Museum.

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  • PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Palm Springs Air Museum (PSAM) is pleased to announce that Disney and LucasFilms' Artist Steve Anderson is now the Official Artist for the Palm Springs Air Museum.
  • Mr. Anderson, who did all 11 Star Wars films, will create the official 2024 Honoree portraits for the Palm Springs Air Museum's February 10, 2024 Gala.
  • Steve takes the helm from aviation artist Stan Stokes as the official artist for the Palm Springs Air Museum.
  • Mr. Stokes has moved on to other creative endeavors, and the Palm Springs Air Museum wishes him well.

Statement - Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence mark 70th anniversary of Korean War Armistice Agreement

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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The armistice marked the end of three years of bitter conflict that claimed the lives of 516 Canadians.

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  • The armistice marked the end of three years of bitter conflict that claimed the lives of 516 Canadians.
  • The war in Korea started in June 1950 when communist forces from North Korea crossed the 38th Parallel into the Republic of Korea.
  • On this 70th anniversary of the signing of the armistice, Canada extends its deepest appreciation to all who contributed towards peace and democracy in South Korea.
  • "When the Korean War began 73 years ago, Canada joined 18 other United Nations allies to answer the call to defend freedom in South Korea.