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Charles Mueller Joins Truxton’s Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Truxton Trust Company is pleased to announce that Charles G. Mueller has joined its Board of Directors.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Truxton Trust Company is pleased to announce that Charles G. Mueller has joined its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Mueller is a retired executive of the Northern Trust Corporation where he served for 32 years ending in 2021.
  • From March 2017 to March 2021 he was President of the West Florida Region, extending from Tampa to Naples, FL.
  • “We are very fortunate to have Charlie joining our team,” said Tom Stumb, Chairman of the Board and CEO.

Laser Photonics Corporation Enters Distribution Agreement With Incredible Supply & Logistics for Its Military & Industrial Laser Solutions

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE) ( LPC ), a leading global developer of industrial laser systems for laser cleaning and other material processing applications announced today that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Incredible Supply & Logistics (ISL), an award-winning product distribution, mission kitting, and third-party logistics (3PL) company specializing in supporting federal government customers and defense contractors as well as serving the maritime & space communities.

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  • Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE) ( LPC ), a leading global developer of industrial laser systems for laser cleaning and other material processing applications announced today that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Incredible Supply & Logistics (ISL), an award-winning product distribution, mission kitting, and third-party logistics (3PL) company specializing in supporting federal government customers and defense contractors as well as serving the maritime & space communities.
  • “This partnership will increase our customer base and expand our distributor network while equipping an industry-leading supplier with the cutting-edge industrial laser solutions that Government and Defense clients have been demanding,” said Wayne Tupuola, CEO of Laser Photonics.
  • Laser Photonics joined with ISL in mid-February 2024.
  • As part of this vendor agreement, the initial products that will be offered through ISL will include:

Fairbanks Morse Defense Continues Expanding Turnkey Solutions with AMMCON Acquisition

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired AMMCON Corp. , a Jacksonville- based fittings and assembled components manufacturer.

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  • Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired AMMCON Corp. , a Jacksonville- based fittings and assembled components manufacturer.
  • The defense contractor’s acquisition continues its expansion and commitment to providing critical components to the U.S. Navy and other marine defense customers.
  • FMD’s acquisition enables AMMCON to expand its products to additional platforms and customers across the U.S. Navy , Coast Guard , and Military Sealift Command .
  • “Over the past 50 years, we have built our business as a defense contractor by honing our quality to pinpoint accuracy to the needs of defense,” said Darrell Grow, AMMCON CEO.

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) and WIN Join Forces to Support Coast Guard Families in Their Family-Building Journey

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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GREENWICH, Conn., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WIN, the nation's leading family-building and family well-being benefit company, is proud to announce its collaboration with Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) to provide comprehensive fertility benefit management services for Coast Guard members. The donated services offered include 24/7 clinical guidance through WIN Nurse Care Advocates, reproductive behavioral support, access to the WIN highly credentialed qualified network of medical and pharmacy providers and on-demand clinical support and resources through the WINFamily app—wherever their duties take them, along with available discounts, and guided counseling on family-building options.

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  • The CGMA-WIN initiative seeks to address these challenges by offering comprehensive support tailored to the needs of Coast Guard service members and their families.
  • "We understand the challenges that military families face and are committed to supporting Coast Guard members on their journey to parenthood.
  • Through this partnership, we aim to provide comprehensive and accessible resources that empower Coast Guard families to build their families."
  • "We are thrilled to offer WIN's support to our Coast Guard community's family-building aspirations," said RADM Cari B. Thomas, USCG (Ret), CEO of Coast Guard Mutual Assistance.

UL Solutions Supports Marine Fire Safety as Independent Laboratory for U.S. Coast Guard Approved Fire Detection Equipment

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it has been accepted as an independent laboratory by the United States (U.S.) Coast Guard for testing fire detection equipment that helps alert passengers and crew in case of emergencies and improve vessel safety. With this development, products tested and certified by UL Solutions can now be added to the U.S. Coast Guard's approved equipment list.

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  • With this development, products tested and certified by UL Solutions can now be added to the U.S. Coast Guard's approved equipment list.
  • UL Solutions' extensive expertise in fire safety enables us to test fire detection equipment in demanding marine environments.
  • We are pleased to be accepted as an independent laboratory by the U.S. Coast Guard and help improve safety in the marine environment," said Karine Johnfroe, vice president and general manager of the Built Environment group at UL Solutions.
  • UL Solutions' fire safety testing and certification services, training offerings and expertise support its mission of working for a safer world.

UL Solutions Supports Marine Fire Safety as Independent Laboratory for U.S. Coast Guard Approved Fire Detection Equipment

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it has been accepted as an independent laboratory by the United States (U.S.) Coast Guard for testing fire detection equipment that helps alert passengers and crew in case of emergencies and improve vessel safety. With this development, products tested and certified by UL Solutions can now be added to the U.S. Coast Guard's approved equipment list.

Key Points: 
  • With this development, products tested and certified by UL Solutions can now be added to the U.S. Coast Guard's approved equipment list.
  • UL Solutions' extensive expertise in fire safety enables us to test fire detection equipment in demanding marine environments.
  • We are pleased to be accepted as an independent laboratory by the U.S. Coast Guard and help improve safety in the marine environment," said Karine Johnfroe, vice president and general manager of the Built Environment group at UL Solutions.
  • UL Solutions' fire safety testing and certification services, training offerings and expertise support its mission of working for a safer world.

Medal of Honor Recipients Recognize Americans for Valor and Values

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society —the Congressionally-chartered organization of the 63 living Medal of Honor Recipients—will hold its annual Citizen Honors Awards in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to recognize five U.S. citizens and one nonprofit organization for demonstrating Medal of Honor Values in 2023--courage, sacrifice, citizenship, integrity, commitment, and patriotism. The program is one of the ways the Congressional Medal of Honor Society conducts its mission to promote values and honor.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medal of Honor Recipients are spotlighting others on the day that Congress set aside to "foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients"—National Medal of Honor Day, March 25, 2024.
  • The Congressional Medal of Honor Society —the Congressionally-chartered organization of the 63 living Medal of Honor Recipients—will hold its annual Citizen Honors Awards in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to recognize five U.S. citizens and one nonprofit organization for demonstrating Medal of Honor Values in 2023--courage, sacrifice, citizenship, integrity, commitment, and patriotism.
  • The program is one of the ways the Congressional Medal of Honor Society conducts its mission to promote values and honor.
  • Medal of Honor Recipient and Society President Britt Slabinski commented, "Medal of Honor recipients know that there are many Americans who share the values we seek to promote through our outreach, and we think it is important to hold them up as role models for others.

Alpha Omega announces an enhanced commitment within: National Security, Climate Science and Foreign Affairs

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Alpha Omega , a leading technology solutions company, has recently announced its deepened commitment to bolstering national security, advancing climate science, and navigating foreign affairs.

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  • Alpha Omega , a leading technology solutions company, has recently announced its deepened commitment to bolstering national security, advancing climate science, and navigating foreign affairs.
  • With a steadfast dedication to innovation and excellence, Alpha Omega stands poised to empower and safeguard America's interests on the global stage.
  • Alpha Omega places significant emphasis on bolstering national security efforts in collaboration with key government agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
  • By leveraging technology to drive sustainability and resilience, Alpha Omega underscores its commitment to preserving our planet for future generations.

Operation Homefront Announces 2024 Military Child of the Year® Award Recipients

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seven exceptional military children excelling in academics, community involvement, and peer leadership have a new award to add to their list: Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year®. The national nonprofit, whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced recipients of its 2024 premier award, following a nationwide search to identify and celebrate outstanding military children, which garnered more than 700 nominations.

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  • Now in its 16th year, the Military Child of the Year® Award celebrates the remarkable influence these extraordinary young individuals have on their families, schools, and communities.
  • SAN ANTONIO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seven exceptional military children excelling in academics, community involvement, and peer leadership have a new award to add to their list: Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year®.
  • The national nonprofit, whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced recipients of its 2024 premier award, following a nationwide search to identify and celebrate outstanding military children, which garnered more than 700 nominations.
  • This year's Military Child of the Year® Award recipients have moved a combined 37 times and lived through 247 months of deployments.

Amplify Energy Update on Southern California Oil Sheen

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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HOUSTON, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify Energy Corp. (“Amplify,” the “Company,” “us,” “we,” or “our”) (NYSE: AMPY) continues to monitor the status of the oil sheen reported on March 7, 2024, off the coast of Huntington Beach, California.

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  • HOUSTON, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify Energy Corp. (“Amplify,” the “Company,” “us,” “we,” or “our”) (NYSE: AMPY) continues to monitor the status of the oil sheen reported on March 7, 2024, off the coast of Huntington Beach, California.
  • Amplify has the following updates to report:
    Amplify remains confident that the sheen is not related to our operations.
  • While Amplify reported a minor discharge of produced water from Platform Elly that occurred on the morning of March 8th, U.S. Coast Guard/Unified Command reported over the weekend that, “the characteristics of the produced water from Platform Elly do not align with what was observed from the sheen.
  • We continue to cooperate with the Unified Command, U.S. Coast Guard and other relevant authorities and provide support in any way we can.