National Medal of Honor Museum

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. to Present Mission-Critical Panel on "A National Imperative to Combat Mental Illness and Addiction" at the 2023 Galien Forum USA

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), the first, preeminent, longest-tenured and pioneering owner, operator and developer of collaborative life science, agtech and advanced technology mega campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations, today announced that it will present a mission-critical panel titled "A National Imperative to Combat Mental Illness and Addiction" at the 2023 Galien Forum USA on October 26, 2023 at 10:15 am EDT at the Alexandria Center® for Life Science – New York City. Highlighting the immense need to break the stigma and bring awareness to these devastating crises, Alexandria's panel will feature national leaders and changemakers, Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and lawmaker behind the creation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; Congressman Mike Waltz of Florida, a U.S. Army Green Beret and National Guard veteran and PTSD research and treatment advocate; and Robin King, chief executive officer of the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF).

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  • For complimentary access to the live broadcast of the panel, please register on the Galien Foundation's website .
  • A recording of Alexandria's panel will also be available on the Galien Foundation's YouTube channel beginning October 28, 2023.
  • The annual Prix Galien USA Awards, organized by the Galien Foundation, is among the most prestigious awards programs in the life science industry.
  • Winners and honorees in these categories will be announced during the Galien Forum USA on October 26, 2023.

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Receives $1 Million Founding Donation from Anheuser-Busch

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch, a leading American manufacturer and the country's largest brewer, announced a $1 million philanthropic donation to the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation (NMOHMF) to support construction of the new National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas.

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  • Medal of Honor recipient and Museum leadership accepts gift during St. Louis Cardinals pre-game ceremony, participates in a fireside chat with Anheuser-Busch employees
    ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch, a leading American manufacturer and the country's largest brewer, announced a $1 million philanthropic donation to the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation (NMOHMF) to support construction of the new National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas.
  • Chris Cassidy, NMOHMF President and CEO, said: "For as long as there has been a Medal of Honor, Anheuser-Busch has been making a positive impact in their communities.
  • "Anheuser-Busch is incredibly proud to be a founding supporter of the National Medal of Honor Museum as part of our long-standing commitment to serving those who serve," said Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch.
  • The commitment from Anheuser-Busch will be delivered through the Anheuser-Busch Foundation over the next five years.

American Equity Continues Board Refresh with Appointment of Mike Hayes to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (“American Equity”) (NYSE: AEL), a leading provider of financial dignity solutions through general account annuities, today announced the appointment of Mike Hayes to its Board as an independent director.

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  • American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (“American Equity”) (NYSE: AEL), a leading provider of financial dignity solutions through general account annuities, today announced the appointment of Mike Hayes to its Board as an independent director.
  • Following the appointment of Mr. Hayes, the Board will be comprised of 10 directors, eight of whom are independent.
  • “I am pleased to welcome Mike Hayes to the American Equity Board.
  • He holds a master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Holy Cross College.

Medal of Honor Survey Shows Majority of Americans Agree that Society would be Better with Stronger Values

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new poll on behalf of the Medal of Honor Foundation delivered a clear message that there is a substantial gap between the values Americans see as important and how they believe those same values are taught and lived in society today.

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  • A strong majority of Americans (87%) agree that society would be a better place if we had stronger values, and 77% say that society is less values-oriented than in previous generations.
  • The first-ever Medal of Honor Values Survey was released just three days before National Medal of Honor Day , which honors the 3,516 people who have received the award.
  • These are all areas that Medal of Honor Recipients have been delivering since the Congressional Medal of Honor Society was founded in 1958 by Congress .
  • While nearly three in four Americans agree that the Medal of Honor is a very distinctive recognition (74%), just 23% report being able to name a Recipient of the Medal of Honor.

Loews Hotels & Co Appoints Alex Tisch CEO

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Monday, October 31, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), announced that Alex Tisch will assume the role of CEO, effective January 1, 2023.  In his new role, Alex will continue to work closely with Jonathan Tisch, who will become Executive Chairman, while remaining a member of the Office of the President and Co-Chairman of the Board of Loews Corporation.

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  • "Since joining Loews Hotels & Co, Alex has not only brought a strong strategic lens to the acquisitions & development and commercial disciplines, but also cultivated successful strategic partnerships internally and externally," said Jonathan Tisch, current Chairman & CEO, Loews Hotels & Co. "As we look ahead, under Alex's leadership and direction, Loews Hotels & Co will continue to be a leader within the industry and strive to be an employer of choice amongst our team members."
  • Alex came to Loews Hotels & Co in June of 2017 and took on the role of President in September of 2020.
  • Loews Hotels & Co has two additional developments underway, Loews Coral Gables, opening later this week on November 3rd and the 888-room Loews Arlington Hotel, opening in Q1 2024.
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The Texas Rangers, The Cordish Companies and City of Arlington Celebrate Groundbreaking of Luxury Residential Community in the Arlington Entertainment District

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Rangers and The Cordish Companies gathered yesterday to celebrate the groundbreaking of One Rangers Way, a luxury residential community in the heart of the Arlington Entertainment District. The Rangers and Cordish were joined by Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, Arlington City Council, and community and business leaders from the City of Arlington and Tarrant County to recognize this exciting milestone. One Rangers Way continues the incredible momentum of new development in the Entertainment District that began with the opening of Texas Live! in 2018. The project continues the next phase of over $1 billion of new development currently under construction in the Entertainment District that includes the forthcoming Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center, National Medal of Honor Museum and Spark Coworking. 

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  • "Today marks an important milestone in the continued development and expansion of the Arlington Entertainment District," said Texas Rangers Managing Partner and Majority Owner Ray Davis.
  • The Texas Rangers are proud to partner with the City of Arlington and The Cordish Companies on this incredible project."
  • "It is a great honor for The Cordish Companies to continue its partnership with the Texas Rangers and City of Arlington," stated Blake Cordish, Principal of The Cordish Companies.
  • "The Cordish Companies," "The Cordish Company" and "Cordish" are trademarks used under license by independent corporations, legal liability companies and partnerships ("Cordish Entities").

MEDAL OF HONOR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW LEADER

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medal of Honor Foundation (the Foundation) today announced that John Shertzer has been appointed to the role of executive director to lead the organization into a new period of growth and impact.

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  • The Medal of Honor Foundation was established in 1999 to advance the mission and ensure financial support of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society (the Society), the membership organization of the 65 living Medal of Honor Recipientsour nation's greatest heroes.
  • McIntyre said, "We are delighted that John is joining us at the Medal of Honor Foundation.
  • John's a mission-driven leader whose principles are perfectly in sync with those of the Medal of Honor.
  • Shertzer added, "The opportunity to support the work of our nation's Medal of Honor Recipients is an honor and privilege.

Knoxville welcomes Medal of Honor Recipients for annual Celebration

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half of the 65 living Medal of Honor Recipients and their families will travel to Knoxville Sept. 6-10 for the Medal of Honor Celebration, a week of activities focused on reuniting the Recipients of the United States' highest military award for valor. The events will allow Recipients to reconnect with each other, commemorate those Recipients who have passed, conduct Congressional Medal of Honor Society business and engage with the Knoxville and East Tennessee communities. Knoxville previously hosted the Celebration in 2014. 

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  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9076851-knoxville-welcomes-medal...
    "It's quite an honor to have Medal of Honor Recipients returning to Knoxville for the Celebration," said Joe Thompson, chairman of the Medal of Honor Celebration Committee.
  • September will mark the second time the Medal of Honor Celebration has been held in Knoxville, which last welcomed recipients in 2014.
  • The Society carries out its mission through outreach, education and preservation programs, including the Medal of Honor Museum , Congressional Medal of Honor Outreach Programs , the Congressional Medal of Honor Character Development Program , and the Congressional Medal of Honor Citizen Honors Awards for Valor and Service .
  • As part of Public Law 106-83 , the Medal of the Honor Memorial Act, the Medal of Honor Museum, which is co-located with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's headquarters on board the U.S.S.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Robert E. Simanek at 92

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Monday, August 1, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Robert E. Simanek, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Novi, Michigan, at the age of 92.

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Robert E. Simanek, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Novi, Michigan, at the age of 92.
  • President Dwight Eisenhower presented his Medal of Honor on Oct. 23, 1953, at a White House ceremony.
  • The Society carries out its mission through outreach, education and preservation programs, including the Medal of Honor Museum , Congressional Medal of Honor Outreach Program s, the Congressional Medal of Honor Character Development Program , and the Congressional Medal of Honor Citizen Honors Awards for Valor and Service.
  • As part of Public Law 106-83 , the Medal of the Honor Memorial Act, the Medal of Honor Museum, which is co-located with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's headquarters on board the U.S.S.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Hershel "Woody" Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor Recipient, passed away on June 29, 2022, in Huntington, West Virginia, at the age of 98.

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  • Speaking about the significance of the Medal of Honor Williams once said, "The Medal represents what the country has always stood for.
  • The Society carries out its mission through outreach, education and preservation programs, including the Medal of Honor Museum, Congressional Medal of Honor Outreach Programs, the Congressional Medal of Honor Character Development Program, and the Congressional Medal of Honor Citizen Honors Awards for Valor and Service.
  • As part of Public Law 106-83, the Medal of the Honor Memorial Act, the Medal of Honor Museum, which is co-located with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's headquarters on board the U.S.S.
  • Learn more about the Medal of Honor and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's initiatives at cmohs.org.