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RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") Announces Campaign to Support Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund With $500 Per Sold Motorhome at Motor Home Specialist ("MHS") in May

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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"We are honored to continue our support of IFHF in May," said Donny O'Banion, President of Motor Home Specialist.

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  • "We are honored to continue our support of IFHF in May," said Donny O'Banion, President of Motor Home Specialist.
  • "We have an incredible number of associates, customers and family members that are veterans in need of support.
  • We look forward to a great month of May to maximize our donation to help build the Intrepid Spirit Center in Texas."
  • To learn more about RV Retailer, Motor Home Specialists or the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (IFHF), visit www.rvretailer.net , and www.fallenheroesfund.org .

U.S. Dept. of Defense awards Verizon nearly $1 billion in new business

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded Verizon Public Sector three Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) task order awards worth $966.5 million.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded Verizon Public Sector three Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) task order awards worth $966.5 million.
  • Verizon will provide network modernization services and technical support services to the Pentagon, the DOD National Capital Region (NCR) and Fort Belvoir.
  • This includes converting more than 52,000 voice lines to an integrated IP environment with optimized voice and video services.
  • Verizon professional services will provide the DOD with a dedicated support team to help plan, design and implement network upgrades and new equipment at the Pentagon.

Defense Logistics Agency plans ahead to get Thanksgiving meals to warfighters around the world

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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Philadelphia, Nov. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Every Thanksgiving, service men and women around the world enjoy a holiday meal thanks to the hard work of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support and its Subsistence supply chain.

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  • Philadelphia, Nov. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Every Thanksgiving, service men and women around the world enjoy a holiday meal thanks to the hard work of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support and its Subsistence supply chain.
  • The holiday meal should look more normal this year, with in-person dining returning in many locations, said DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig.
  • Their advance planning and communication with our vendors and customers prevented major delays in getting the ingredients necessary for that traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
  • Thanksgiving is one of the most important meals we work on all year, said Col. Larry Dean, director of the Subsistence supply chain at DLA Troop Support.

Teachstone Partners with U.S. Army Child and Youth Services to Ensure High-Quality Early Childhood Care and Education for Military Families

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Research proves children in early childhood classrooms with high CLASS scores have better academic and social outcomes.

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  • Research proves children in early childhood classrooms with high CLASS scores have better academic and social outcomes.
  • Teachstone will also directly support military families to make the most of everyday moments at home with their children through its "CLASS at Home" program.
  • "The U.S. Army has long been the gold standard for high-quality early childhood care and education," said Teachstone Co-Founder and CEO Bridget Hamre.
  • The segment focused on how the high-quality, government-supported child care that supports military families could be scaled for civilians.

James Avery Artisan Jewelry opening soon at an H-E-B in Portland, Texas

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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KERRVILLE, Texas, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a Texas-based and family-owned jewelry retailer, announces the opening of its new store on September 29 in Portland in H-E-B.

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  • KERRVILLE, Texas, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a Texas-based and family-owned jewelry retailer, announces the opening of its new store on September 29 in Portland in H-E-B.
  • "We're excited to open our second location in partnership with H-E-B," said John McCullough, CEO of James Avery Artisan Jewelry.
  • About James Avery Artisan Jewelry James Avery is a vertically integrated, family-owned company located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
  • Hourly drawings on Sept. 18 and Sept. 25 between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the Grand Opening Celebrations at the Portland James Avery Artisan Jewelry store.

James Avery Artisan Jewelry Opens First Store in H-E-B

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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"We're excited to work with another iconic Texas brand," said John McCullough, CEO of James Avery Artisan Jewelry.

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  • "We're excited to work with another iconic Texas brand," said John McCullough, CEO of James Avery Artisan Jewelry.
  • Putting customer and associate safety first, the League City store is following recommended COVID-19 health protocols and guidelines implemented in all James Avery stores.
  • About James Avery Artisan Jewelry James Avery is a vertically integrated, family-owned company located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
  • Hourly drawings on Sept. 18 and Sept. 25 between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the Grand Opening Celebrations at the League City James Avery Artisan Jewelry store.

James Avery Artisan Jewelry now open at Kyle Crossing

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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KERRVILLE, Texas, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a family-owned jewelry retailer based in Texas, announces the opening of its newest store in Kyle Crossing at 5188 Kyle Center Dr, Ste 103 Kyle, TX 78640.

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  • KERRVILLE, Texas, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a family-owned jewelry retailer based in Texas, announces the opening of its newest store in Kyle Crossing at 5188 Kyle Center Dr, Ste 103 Kyle, TX 78640.
  • "Our associates are ready to greet customers in the new Kyle Crossing store today," says James Avery CEO John McCullough.
  • Putting customer and associate safety first, the Kyle Crossing store is following recommended COVID-19 health protocols and guidelines implemented in all James Avery stores.
  • About James Avery Artisan Jewelry James Avery is a vertically integrated, family-owned company located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

Pentagon’s logistics agency delivers holiday fare for Christmas

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Monday, December 21, 2020
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Logistics planners worked diligently with regional vendors both locally and across the globe to ensure military food service professionals had what they needed to prepare a festive holiday meal for those away from home this Christmas.

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  • Logistics planners worked diligently with regional vendors both locally and across the globe to ensure military food service professionals had what they needed to prepare a festive holiday meal for those away from home this Christmas.
  • DLA Troop Support supplies Americas armed forces with $19 billion annually of food, uniforms, protective equipment, medicine and medical supplies, repair parts, and construction and equipment.
  • As the nations combat logistics support agency, the Defense Logistics Agency manages the global supply chain from raw materials to end user to disposition for the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, 11 combatant commands, other federal agencies, and partner and allied nations.
  • For more information about DLA, go to: www.dla.mil , www.facebook.com/dla.mil or http://twitter.com/dlamil .

Defense Logistics Agency gets Thanksgiving meals to warfighters around the world

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Monday, November 23, 2020
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, Thanksgiving will be different for our service men and women throughout the world.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, Thanksgiving will be different for our service men and women throughout the world.
  • While meals may be switched to grab-and-go style takeout instead of large group gatherings in dining facilities, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain is making sure that warfighters everywhere are able to have a home-cooked meal with all the trimmings this holiday.
  • The planning and preparation for the troops holiday meal starts as early as March at DLA Troop Support.
  • We want to make sure they get that taste of home no matter where they are in the world.

Agency plays key role in procuring, distributing limited pandemic supplies

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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Customers have also received food, clothing, fuel, construction materials and repair parts throughout the pandemic.

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  • Customers have also received food, clothing, fuel, construction materials and repair parts throughout the pandemic.
  • Some of the items were distributed in March to military field hospitals deployed to the hardest-hit areas throughout the country.
  • Distribution process workers have remained on-site to pack and ship medical supplies, food and repair parts to deployed ships and FEMA.
  • Its role in pandemic response hasn't hindered the agency from achieving its primary goals in warfighter support, Kless continued, and material availability for some weapons systems is at an all-time high.