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RXO Presents the Carolina Panthers Oorah Hooah Classic 7-on-7 Football Tournament

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Monday, September 25, 2023

RXO (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, presented the Oorah Hooah Classic 7-on-7 Football Tournament with the Carolina Panthers on Friday at Bank of America Stadium.

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RXO (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, presented the Oorah Hooah Classic 7-on-7 Football Tournament with the Carolina Panthers on Friday at Bank of America Stadium.
The day featured 7-on-7 style football games between active-duty service members from the Army and Marines.
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Oorah Hooah 7-on-7 Football Classic presented by RXO (Photo: Business Wire)
“We’re thrilled to be able to partner with the Carolina Panthers for this amazing event and to showcase this great day of flag football between our service members,” said Dennis McCaffrey, senior vice president of enterprise sales at RXO.
“We are extremely proud of the military at RXO, and our veteran employees are some of our most successful leaders.

The Independence Fund Launches "Thank A Teacher" Campaign For Schools Educating Families of Catastrophically-Wounded Veterans

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting our nation's catastrophically wounded Veterans and their families, today announced the launch of its new Thank A Teacher campaign to support schools and teachers educating military families. The "Thank a Teacher" campaign aims to support schools with a higher proportion of military and Veteran children by distributing a children's book designed to foster understanding among classrooms about the experiences of fellow students living with parents who are also wounded and amputated Veterans.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund , a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting our nation's catastrophically wounded Veterans and their families, today announced the launch of its new Thank A Teacher campaign to support schools and teachers educating military families.
The Independence Fund will also select five teachers for a live read-aloud in their classroom of Hero at Home .
The Louders, of Vernal, Utah, are one such military family assisted by The Independence Fund.
The Thank A Teacher campaign will kick off with teachers at schools near military bases submitting their classroom wishlists on Amazon.

A Case for Justice Marks One-Year Anniversary of Camp Lejeune Justice Act Becoming Law

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

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A Case for Justice, a US-based organization that helps veterans and their families take legal action, is commemorating the one-year anniversary of the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act with one simple message: talk to a lawyer about your Camp Lejeune lawsuit now.

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A Case for Justice, a US-based organization that helps veterans and their families take legal action, is commemorating the one-year anniversary of the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act with one simple message: talk to a lawyer about your Camp Lejeune lawsuit now.
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“We want everyone affected by the tragedy at Camp Lejeune to understand that their window to file a lawsuit is rapidly shrinking,” said Susan Knape, founder of A Case for Justice.
“It’s been an entire year since the Camp Lejeune Justice Act was signed, which allowed two years for cases to be filed.
It takes time.”
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act is a landmark piece of legislation that allows servicemembers, facility workers, and their families to pursue compensation via lawsuits for serious health problems, such as cancer, that arose after being exposed to tainted drinking water at Camp Lejeune.

Michael A. DeMayo Recognized as a 2023 Leader in Law

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

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DeMayo Law Offices, LLP is pleased to share that Michael A. DeMayo, CEO, Founder, and Managing Partner, has been recognized as a 2023 Leader in Law by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly .

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DeMayo Law Offices, LLP is pleased to share that Michael A. DeMayo, CEO, Founder, and Managing Partner, has been recognized as a 2023 Leader in Law by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly .
With more than three decades of legal expertise, Michael A. DeMayo has successfully pursued justice and secured fair compensation for clients, earning him a reputation as a tireless advocate in the realm of personal injury.
More recently, DeMayo formed DeMayo Law Group, PLLC to exclusively handle Camp LeJeune claims nationwide and offer their services as North Carolina co-counsel for national firms.
“It is an incredible honor to be recognized as a Leader in Law by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly,” said Michael A. DeMayo.

Special Operations Association of America, alongside 20 other VSOs sends letter to Congress urging justice for veterans and their families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejune

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Monday, May 22, 2023

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WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, May 17th, Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) with the support of 20 other VSO’s wrote letters to the leadership of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Judiciary urging action on behalf of over one million members of the Uniformed Services, their family members, retirees, and survivors seeking justice for toxic water exposure at Camp Lejune.

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WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, May 17th, Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) with the support of 20 other VSO’s wrote letters to the leadership of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Judiciary urging action on behalf of over one million members of the Uniformed Services, their family members, retirees, and survivors seeking justice for toxic water exposure at Camp Lejune.
The aforementioned VSO’s strongly supported the passage of the Camp Lejune Justice Act, which was signed into law included in the historic PACT Act nearly nine months ago.
However, since the passage, the Navy has not settled any of the cases .
“SOAA will continue the fight until every veteran who was poisoned by their own government gets justice.”

Camp Lejeune Legal Advocates Jerry Ensminger and Mike Partain, Along with Attorneys Mikal Watts and Thomas Henson, Energized by First Hearing in Camp Lejeune C Case

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

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RALEIGH, N.C., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hon. James Dever evoked the image of the Roman Empire when speaking about serving justice to the Marines and their families who were harmed by the toxic water at Marine Base Camp Lejeune. If each case went to trial independently, it would take the four U.S. District Court of Eastern North Carolina judges 1,900 years to get through — around the same time span of the Roman Empire.

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James Dever evoked the image of the Roman Empire when speaking about serving justice to the Marines and their families who were harmed by the toxic water at Marine Base Camp Lejeune.
Judge emphasizes cooperation and urgency in resolving Camp Lejeune cases.
Retired USMC Master Sergeant Jerry Ensminger, who lost his 9-year-old daughter, Janey, to leukemia, shared that walking into the courtroom today felt surreal.
Watts, Ensminger, Advocate Mike Partain, and North Carolina attorney Thomas Henson of Henson Fuerst held a virtual town hall on Camp Lejeune Legal.com and the Camp Lejeune Legal Facebook page, answering questions from people affected by the toxic water at Camp Lejeune.

Duke Energy begins operating the largest battery system in North Carolina

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is expanding its battery storage capabilities in North Carolina and has begun commercial operation of the state's largest battery system, an 11-MW project in Onslow County.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is expanding its battery storage capabilities in North Carolina and has begun commercial operation of the state's largest battery system, an 11-MW project in Onslow County.
"Battery storage is an important resource for our transition to cleaner energy," said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy's North Carolina state president.
Both projects are connected to a Duke Energy substation and will be used to serve all Duke Energy Progress customers.
In the city of Asheville, a 9-MW lithium-ion battery system is operating next to a Duke Energy substation in the Shiloh community.

Crowley and Wreaths Across America to Host Wreath Laying Ceremony to Honor Veteran Roberto Clemente 50 Years After His Passing

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Honoring America's veterans' legacy of service, Wreaths Across America and Crowley will host a wreath laying ceremony on Monday, Dec. 12, in Puerto Rico to celebrate baseball Hall-of-Famer and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve veteran Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker.

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However, it's less widely known that he served as a Marine Reserve while playing Major League Baseball.
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Clemente starred for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 to 1972.
As part of his humanitarian spirit, he joined U.S. Marine Corps Reserve during the 1958 baseball offseason.
The Puerto Rico ceremony coincides with 3,400 others coordinated by Wreaths Across America in all 50 U.S. states and American territories at sea and abroad.

Crowley and Wreaths Across America to Host Wreath Laying Ceremony to Honor Veteran Roberto Clemente 50 Years After His Passing

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honoring America's veterans' legacy of service, Wreaths Across America and Crowley will host a wreath laying ceremony on Monday, Dec. 12, in Puerto Rico to celebrate baseball Hall-of-Famer and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve veteran Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker.

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However, it's less widely known that he served as a Marine Reserve while playing Major League Baseball.
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Clemente starred for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 to 1972.
As part of his humanitarian spirit, he joined U.S. Marine Corps Reserve during the 1958 baseball offseason.
The Puerto Rico ceremony coincides with 3,400 others coordinated by Wreaths Across America in all 50 U.S. states and American territories at sea and abroad.

Duke T. Matsuyama, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Dr. Matsuyama earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences from California State University, Fullerton, in 1997.

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Dr. Matsuyama earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences from California State University, Fullerton, in 1997.
He then earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maryland in 2003.
Dr. Matsuyama completed an internship in Osteopathic Medicine and an Anesthesiology residency at Grandview Hospital and Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.
He was awarded Preceptor of the Year in 2018 and recognized with a profile feature in Marquis Who's Who in 2021.