Honor Flight

Penumbra Teams Up with Honor Everywhere to Bring US War Memorials to Aging Veterans

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Friday, November 10, 2023

"We are proud to be part of Honor Everywhere's immersive video collective, providing meaningful experiences to aging Veterans so they are able to commemorate their time serving their country," said Gita Barry, president of Immersive Healthcare at Penumbra, Inc .

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  • "We are proud to be part of Honor Everywhere's immersive video collective, providing meaningful experiences to aging Veterans so they are able to commemorate their time serving their country," said Gita Barry, president of Immersive Healthcare at Penumbra, Inc .
  • These men and women are no longer able to physically travel to see their memorials in Washington, DC.
  • Anything in virtual reality pales in comparison to seeing the memorials in person alongside your fellow Veterans.
  • Honor Everywhere is also available for download as an app on most virtual reality, mobile IOS and Android (2D version) stores by searching "Honor Everywhere".

Abuelo's Salutes U.S. Veterans With Annual Honor Flight Network Fundraiser

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

LUBBOCK, Texas, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant, famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, is teaming up again this year with the Honor Flight Network, a national nonprofit organization, to help raise funds for U.S. veterans to visit national memorials in Washington, D.C. that honor their service, free of charge. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant will donate $1 to the Honor Flight Network for each Chile con Queso and Queso Diablo appetizer sold at any Abuelo's location, online at abuelos.com or through the Abuelo's app from Monday, November 6, through Saturday, November 11.

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  • "We thank Abuelo's for partnering with us again this year to help us provide our nation's veterans with a day of honor at their memorials in Washington, D.C.," said Meredith Rosenbeck, CEO of the Honor Flight Network.
  • "At Abuelo's, we're incredibly grateful to the veterans who heroically protect our freedom, so we are proud to recognize Veterans Day by partnering with Honor Flight to salute U.S. servicemembers," said Robert Lin, President of Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant.
  • With the motto "one more tour, with honor," the Honor Flight Network has flown more than 300,000 veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the national memorials and monuments that pay tribute to their service.
  • Through its nationwide network, Honor Flight provides the trips to eligible veterans to thank them for their sacrifice.

Puerto Rican Veterans Return from First Ever Honor Flight

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

TYSONS, Va., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two dozen Puerto Rican veterans arrived at San Juan Airport to thunderous applause, live music and an enthusiastic crowd waving American and Puerto Rican flags. The vets returned from the first Honor Flight in history from the island to Washington, D.C. where they visited the monuments and memorials built in their honor. PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, partnered with the Honor Flight Network to make this unprecedented, all-expense paid trip a reality.

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  • PenFed Credit Union donated $50,000 to Honor Flight Network to sponsor historic flight from San Juan to Washington, D.C. April 12-14, 2023
    TYSONS, Va., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two dozen Puerto Rican veterans arrived at San Juan Airport to thunderous applause, live music and an enthusiastic crowd waving American and Puerto Rican flags.
  • PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second-largest federal credit union, partnered with the Honor Flight Network to make this unprecedented, all-expense paid trip a reality.
  • The Honor Flight Network was proud to partner with the credit union to make this inspiring and emotional journey a reality for Puerto Rican veterans," said Honor Flight Network CEO, Meredith Rosenbeck.
  • "Honor Flight trips provide veterans with an empowering sense of camaraderie and in many cases, closure."

Abuelo's Again Pays Tribute to American Veterans with Honor Flight Fundraisers

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

LUBBOCK, Texas, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant, famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, is again saluting America's veterans by working with the Honor Flight Network, a national nonprofit organization that honors our nation's veterans with a cost-free trip to visit the national memorials and monuments in Washington, D.C. dedicated to honoring their service and sacrifice. Abuelo's will donate $1 to the Honor Flight Network for each Chile con Queso and Queso Diablo appetizer sold from Monday, November 7 through Friday, November 11, at all Abuelo's locations.

Key Points: 
  • The Honor Flight Network provides trips at no cost to eligible participating veterans as an expression of gratitude for their service.
  • The Honor Flight Network is a national network comprised of independent Hubs working together in furtherance of the Honor Flight mission.
  • To date, the Honor Flight Network has transported over 250,000 veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials.
  • The Honor Flight Network is currently serving veterans from the WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War eras.

PenFed Credit Union Welcomes Record 287,000 New Members in First Half of 2022

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

TYSONS, Va., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second largest federal credit union, today released financials highlighting continued financial strength in an increasingly challenging economic environment. In second-quarter 2022, PenFed originated $3.4 billion in mortgage loans and $4.1 billion in consumer loans, bringing the year-to-date totals to $9.8 billion and $8.4 billion, respectively. Consumer loans include auto loans, credit cards, personal loans and refinanced student loans.

Key Points: 
  • TYSONS, Va., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second largest federal credit union, today released financials highlighting continued financial strength in an increasingly challenging economic environment.
  • Established in 1935, Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is America's second-largest federal credit union, serving 2.8 million members worldwide with $36.6 billion in assets.
  • PenFed Credit Union offers market-leading certificates, checking, credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and a wide range of other financial services.
  • To learn more about PenFed Credit Union, visit PenFed.org, like us on Facebook and follow us @PenFed on Twitter.

Honor Flight Network Celebrates 250,000 Veterans Served

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than one hundred veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam together with dignitaries, volunteers, supporters and leaders of the Honor Flight Network gathered at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, May 3 to commemorate the organization's milestone of bringing 250,000 veterans to our nation's capital to visit the memorials that honor their service.

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  • The event, chaired by former U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole, served to highlight the profound experiences Honor Flight Network provides by enabling veterans to visit the monuments built in their honor alongside their comrades and reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
  • Each year, with the help of volunteers and generous partners, Honor Flight Network coordinates the travel of approximately 25,000 veterans from around the country to the memorials and monuments in Washington, D.C.
    "Our mission is far from over," said Honor Flight Network CEO Meredith Rosenbeck.
  • The Honor Flight Network is currently comprised of over 130 hubs throughout the country dedicated to carrying out the Honor Flight mission.
  • Since 2005, the Honor Flight Network has taken 250,000 veterans to Washington D.C. For more information, visit honorflight.org .

Sparkling Ice Kicks Off Reimagined Third Annual Cheers to Heroes Campaign to Celebrate America's Veteran Heroes

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

SEATTLE , April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Talking Rain Beverage Company®, the maker of Sparkling Ice® beverages, is proud to announce the third annual Cheers to Heroes campaign to honor and celebrate America's Veteran heroes. This year's campaign will have a strong focus on saluting U.S. Veterans by partnering with charitable organizations, Honor Flight Network and Homes For Our Troops, using new flavor launches to increase awareness of this deserving campaign.

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  • SEATTLE, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, is proud to announce the third annual Cheers to Heroes campaign to honor and celebrate America's Veteran heroes.
  • From April 1 July 31, Sparkling Ice consumers will be able to use Sparkling Ice's reward program to make donations towards Honor Flight Network and Homes For Our Troops.
  • Sparkling Ice's Berry Lemonade flavor mixes fresh berries with a hint of lemon, with zero sugar and packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
  • Full of flavor with zero sugar, Sparkling Ice and Sparkling Ice +Caffeine offer better-for-you beverage options with products available in retailers nationwide.

Tampa Bay Lightning Recognizes Chapters Health System with Lightning Community Hero Award

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Tampa Bay Lightning named Chapters Health System a recipient of the Lightning Community Hero Award .

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Tampa Bay Lightning named Chapters Health System a recipient of the Lightning Community Hero Award .
  • The award includes a $50,000 grant to support the Chapters Health Valor Program , featured in this USA Today article .
  • The Tampa Bay Lightning will recognize Chapters Health System with a video tribute during their regular season game against the Vegas Golden Knights on January 29, 2022.
  • Chapters Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization committed to supporting Chapters Health System, a progressive leader in home health, palliative care, hospice, and grief support.

Abuelo's Salutes America's Veterans with Fundraiser for Honor Flight

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

"Our partnership with Abuelo's helps us transport veterans to visit the nation's capital to remember comrades and share their experiences," said Meredith Rosenbeck, CEO of Honor Flight.

Key Points: 
  • "Our partnership with Abuelo's helps us transport veterans to visit the nation's capital to remember comrades and share their experiences," said Meredith Rosenbeck, CEO of Honor Flight.
  • We owe our veterans everything, so it is an honor to salute them again this year with an Honor Flight promotion."
  • Veterans on Honor Flight trips get an opportunity to visit memorials and monuments in the capital, pay tribute to lost friends and share their stories with fellow veterans.
  • The Honor Flight Network is a national network comprised of independent Hubs working together in furtherance of the Honor Flight mission.

Dutch Country General Store Voted Best of the Best 2021

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

The publication asked its readers about their favorite places to visit in the state of Missouri, and the Best Of The Best award went to Dutch Country General Store in Hannibal.

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  • The publication asked its readers about their favorite places to visit in the state of Missouri, and the Best Of The Best award went to Dutch Country General Store in Hannibal.
  • This honor puts the store among a list of other "best" experiences to seek out for travelers in the Show-me State.
  • Additionally, the award for Best Country Store went to the Hannibal location of Dutch Country General Store (2021 marks the second year in a row for this particular recognition).
  • For more about Dutch Country General Store or for store contact details, visit DutchCountryGeneralStore.com .