United States Armed Forces

UK's National Health Service (NHS) trials ThirdEye smart glasses to give nurses more time with patients

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Staff will be able to share live footage directly with hospital colleagues to get a second opinion, avoiding the need for further appointments or hospital admission, and includes thermal imaging to help assess how wounds and injuries have healed. ThirdEye's smart glasses are already being used by US Military, major telecoms for 5G testing, Crozer Hospital for telehealth/EMT use and others.

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  • High tech smart glasses will be worn by community nurses on home visits to free up time with patients, as part of a cutting-edge NHS pilot.
  • ThirdEye's smart glasses are already being used by US Military, major telecoms for 5G testing, Crozer Hospital for telehealth/EMT use and others.
  • Community nurses are estimated to spend more than half of their day filling out forms and manually inputting patient data.
  • Minister for Health, Maria Caulfield, said: "Health and care research is crucial to transforming our health service and ensure the NHS is able to deliver world-class care.

19th Annual National LATINA Symposium Recognizing Latina Heroes to Feature Congressman Ruben Gallego as Honorary Chair and Keynote Speaker

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LATINA Style, Inc., the premier company addressing the needs of professional Latinas in the United States, will host the National LATINA Symposium – a national platform for Latina professionals addressing the most pressing issues affecting the Hispanic woman in the United States – in Washington D.C. on September 29th, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Honoring Latinas serving in the Armed Forces, the conference empowers, develops, and highlights Latina professional working women, entrepreneurs, and military throughout the country. 

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  • Honoring Latinas serving in the Armed Forces, the conference empowers, develops, and highlights Latina professional working women, entrepreneurs, and military throughout the country.
  • "As Honorary Chair, I am incredibly proud to have the opportunity to contribute to the 19th Annual National LATINA Symposium," says Rep. Ruben Gallego.
  • As a Marine Corps veteran, I am particularly proud that the National LATINA Symposium is the only national awards program honoring Latinas in the Armed Forces.
  • The awardees will be honored for their service to our country, leadership, accomplishments, and commitment to building a strong Latino community.

OpsRamp Powers VSO’s Hybrid, Multi-Cloud Management Services

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpsRamp, the digital operations management company, has partnered with Virtual Service Operations (VSO), a leader in hybrid and multi-cloud managed services, to power VSOs virtual Service Quality Operations Division (vSQOD) Managed Services offering.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpsRamp, the digital operations management company, has partnered with Virtual Service Operations (VSO), a leader in hybrid and multi-cloud managed services, to power VSOs virtual Service Quality Operations Division (vSQOD) Managed Services offering.
  • VSO manages a variety of technologies, both on-customer-premises and in public cloud environments, all unified in the OpsRamp platform.
  • The OpsRamp multi-tier, multi-tenant SaaS-based platform allows VSO to monitor and manage Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud, VMware, Kubernetes, and much more from a single pane of glass.
  • VSO supports multiple environments 24/7 through its vSQOD service, using OpsRamp for alert handling, event correlation and escalation, integrated with Jira Service Management.

GovX Raises Over $19,000 for THE HONOR FOUNDATION, a Special Operations Forces Nonprofit

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GovX, the online shopping site exclusive for active and former military and first responders, has donated a total of $19,323 to The Honor Foundation (THF) for the month of August. THF is a nonprofit dedicated to helping members of US Armed Forces special operations transition their talents and skills to the professional workforce after their military service commitments end.

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  • THF is a nonprofit dedicated to helping members of US Armed Forces special operations transition their talents and skills to the professional workforce after their military service commitments end.
  • GovX's monthly donation is part of the ongoing GovX Gives Back charitable initiative, raising funds for nonprofits serving the military and first responder community.
  • GovX is a proud partner of BUBS, offering exclusive prices for members on GovX Marketplace for popular products like collagen, protein, and many other health supplements.
  • Funds for the generous GovX Gives Back donations come from GovX's Patch of the Month proceeds, as well as GovX Gear sales.

KnowBe4 Honored as Gold Stevie® Award Winner In 2022 Stevie Awards for Talent Acquisition Team of the Year

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Tampa Bay, FL, Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KnowBe4 has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the Talent Acquisition Team of the Year category in the seventh annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers.

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  • Tampa Bay, FL, Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KnowBe4 has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the Talent Acquisition Team of the Year category in the seventh annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers.
  • Over the last two years, the global talent team at KnowBe4 has massively expanded its efforts to attract and hire diverse talent domestically and globally.
  • KnowBe4 is proud of the accomplishments of our Global Talent team, said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4.
  • Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

NextNav, Valor Systems Partner to Bring Vertical Location Capabilities to Public Safety Agencies Nationwide

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextNav, a leader in next generation GPS, has partnered with Valor Systems (Valor), an industry leader in public safety and security software applications, to provide z-axis vertical location capabilities to first responders, public safety agencies, and corporate security clients. By leveraging NextNav's Pinnacle network, Valor's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) products and mobile suite of software solutions will now provide critical vertical location data needed to precisely pinpoint the location of threats or civilians in distress during an emergency.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextNav, a leader in next generation GPS, has partnered with Valor Systems (Valor), an industry leader in public safety and security software applications, to provide z-axis vertical location capabilities to first responders, public safety agencies, and corporate security clients.
  • This actionable location data is especially critical in dense urban environments, where traditional 2D location capabilities can be insufficient and location precision is a "must-have" for crisis responders and security personnel.
  • "Valor was founded to serve the unique needs of both public and private safety entities and has maintained this commitment to its core for over 28 years", says Bill Rendina, CEO of Valor Systems.
  • The company's Pinnacle network delivers highly accurate vertical positioning to transform location services, reflecting the 3D world around us and supporting innovative, new capabilities.

Cermount's Supplements and Food Packaging Brand Expansion Promotes Pride and Purpose

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Friday, July 8, 2022

Cermount is invested in the future with a current facility upgrade and line expansion.

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  • Cermount is invested in the future with a current facility upgrade and line expansion.
  • Additional square footage was added to accommodate new growth and dedicated line space for dietary supplements blending, encapsulation, bottling, and powder filling opportunities.
  • Cermount is flexible with a variety of packaging options, production run sizes, and an overall ease of market entry.
  • The R&D Team can assist new customers with custom food development or simply enhance a current formula.

Gourmet Provisions International Corp. (GMPR) Announces Corporate Update

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Friday, July 8, 2022

Pittsburgh, PA, July 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gourmet Provisions International Corporation (OTC Pink: GMPR) today announced a corporate update from its President and CEO James C. Vowler.

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  • Pittsburgh, PA, July 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gourmet Provisions International Corporation (OTC Pink: GMPR) today announced a corporate update from its President and CEO James C. Vowler.
  • Gourmet Provisions International signed a distribution partnership with comedian Terrence K. Williams and launched his Gourmet line of Pancake mix under Williams custom brand Cousin Ts.
  • Gourmet Provisions International has spent the past year working with Williams to develop a custom line of Gourmet Pancake Mix & Maple Syrup along with the essential retail distribution network.
  • About Gourmet Provisions International Corporation:
    Gourmet Provisions International Corp. partnered with Jack Brewer (GMPRs Brand Ambassador) & Brewer Media & Entertainment Group in October of 2017.

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ANNOUNCES SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

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Saturday, June 18, 2022

DENVER, June 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the closing day of Preventive Medicine 2022 (PM2022), the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) announced the winners of its Scientific Excellence Awards for physician member-led, evidence-based research. ACPM President M. "Tonette" Krousel-Wood, MD, MSPH, FACPM, presented the awards during a ceremony at the annual meeting, which brings together the brightest minds in public health and preventive medicine.

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  • Posters focusing on health disparities, sex differences, maternal health and armed services hospitalizations honored during Preventive Medicine 2022 in Denver
    DENVER, June 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the closing day of Preventive Medicine 2022 (PM2022), the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) announced the winners of its Scientific Excellence Awards for physician member-led, evidence-based research.
  • ACPM President M. "Tonette" Krousel-Wood, MD, MSPH, FACPM, presented the awards during a ceremony at the annual meeting, which brings together the brightest minds in public health and preventive medicine.
  • The Scientific Excellence Awards are designed to recognize and reward the outstanding research of medical and scientific professionals working in preventive medicine.
  • More than 70 ACPM members showcased their latest research and shared best practices in preventive medicine during poster presentations at PM2022, and a panel consisting of members of the ACPM Board of Regents selected the top three honorees.

NGAUS to President Biden: OMB's Opposition to Space National Guard Based on False Presumptions

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Monday, June 13, 2022

"The OMB incorrectly presumed that every state would stand up Space National Guard units, which greatly inflated its cost projections," Robinson wrote.

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  • "The OMB incorrectly presumed that every state would stand up Space National Guard units, which greatly inflated its cost projections," Robinson wrote.
  • "In fact, a Space National Guard at its inception would include only 1,000 space professionals in 14 units across eight states and territories.
  • A Space National Guard could grow in the future, but only to meet requirements specified by the Space Force."
  • Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, the Space Force's chief, has said numerous times the nation cannot accomplish military space missions without Air National Guard space units.