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Military Discounts Offered at Northern Tool + Equipment Grand Opening In Killeen

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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KILLEEN, Texas, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Tool + Equipment is excited to announce a grand opening celebration for its newest retail location in Killeen, Texas. It will take place on November 4. This new location marks the 38th store in the state, serving everyone from skilled DIYers to tradespeople. Northern Tool + Equipment is excited to offer military discounts for all active duty members and veterans during the grand opening event. The new store is located near the United States Army base Fort Cavazos.

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  • KILLEEN, Texas, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Tool + Equipment is excited to announce a grand opening celebration for its newest retail location in Killeen, Texas.
  • Northern Tool + Equipment is excited to offer military discounts for all active duty members and veterans during the grand opening event.
  • "The brave men and women in our armed forces have made so many sacrifices to keep our country safe," Northern Tool + Equipment VP of Retail Steve Spears said.
  • Minnesota-based Northern Tool + Equipment has more than 130 stores across the country with a goal of continuing to grow its presence nationwide.

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors, Killeen Celebrates Five-Years of Serving the Central Texas Military Community

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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KILLEEN, Texas, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors, Killeen marked its five-year anniversary with a celebratory event attended by more than 50 military-focused community leaders, government officials, and local business representatives. Since opening in 2018, the Cohen Clinic at Endeavors, Killeen has delivered mental health care to more than 2,100 clients across Central Texas, nearly half of which have been military family members. The clinic has provided over 25,000 clinical sessions.

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  • Since opening in 2018, the Cohen Clinic at Endeavors, Killeen has delivered mental health care to more than 2,100 clients across Central Texas, nearly half of which have been military family members.
  • The Cohen Clinic at Endeavors, Killeen uses evidence-based practices to treat depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, anger, PTSD, grief and loss, and more.
  • In addition to the clinic in Killeen, CVN and Endeavors are also partners in Cohen Clinics in El Paso and San Antonio.
  • Located near Fort Cavazos, which is home to some 53,000 soldiers and family members, the Cohen Clinic at Endeavors, Killeen serves a significant number of active duty service members and their families.

Freedom Mortgage Partners with the USO for 11th Annual Rucksacks to Backpacks Campaign

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest full-service, independent mortgage companies, and a top Veterans Administration (VA) and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lender in the U.S., has started its annual Rucksacks to Backpacks campaign to provide necessary school supplies for many children of active-duty military, National Guard members, and Reservists. Funds raised from the campaign, now in its 11th year, will enable children in grades K–8 to pick the school supplies they need at distribution events at nine USO (United Service Organizations) centers across the country.

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  • "We are so proud to continue our partnership with the USO to bring school supplies to many children of military families across the country," said Stanley C. Middleman, president and CEO of Freedom Mortgage.
  • Over the years, Freedom Mortgage, through this campaign, has donated nearly 26,000 backpacks and over 68,000 school supply items, including pens, notebooks, and folders.
  • "We are grateful to Freedom Mortgage for their support and partnership with the USO," said USO Northeast Region President Rebecca Parkes.
  • The USO thanks the employees, customers and leadership of Freedom Mortgage for their support of service members and their families."

Beacon Announces Four New Locations

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has opened new locations in Ruskin, FL, Jackson, TN, Killeen, TX and Tyler, TX, serving residential and commercial contractors and lumberyards.

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  • Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has opened new locations in Ruskin, FL, Jackson, TN, Killeen, TX and Tyler, TX, serving residential and commercial contractors and lumberyards.
  • “This location adds further service for customers in our Tampa Beacon OTC® network.
  • Our product range and digital tools, like Beacon PRO+, will help make us the supplier of choice,” commented Brian Gibson, Beacon’s Regional Vice President, South Atlantic.
  • “This location’s proximity to Interstate 20 is ideal for serving our eastern Texas customers.

Distinguished Military Leader Joins USAA as CEO Chief of Staff

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USAA announced the appointment of Major General (Retired) Robert F. Whittle, Jr., as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Wayne Peacock.

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  • MAJ GEN (Ret) Robert F. Whittle, Jr. hired as SVP, CEO Chief of Staff after a nationwide search
    SAN ANTONIO, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USAA announced the appointment of Major General (Retired) Robert F. Whittle, Jr., as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Wayne Peacock.
  • He was most recently the deputy commanding general of operations for U.S. Army North (ARNORTH), headquartered at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio.
  • "He will provide unique insights to help bring solutions for USAA members and I'm honored to welcome Bob to the USAA leadership team."
  • "Joining USAA is an opportunity to continue my service to the military community," said Whittle.

Heroes on the Water Joins Carry The Load as a 2023 Non-Profit Partner

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Dallas, TX, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is proud to announce it will be a Carry The Load non-profit partner for the 2023 Memorial May campaign.

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  • Dallas, TX, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is proud to announce it will be a Carry The Load non-profit partner for the 2023 Memorial May campaign.
  • Carry The Load is a non-profit that provides active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices of our military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
  • Together, we will kick off Memorial May on Thursday, April 27 to raise awareness for the true meaning of Memorial Day.
  • Through our partnership with Carry The Load, Heroes on the Water will honor our brothers and sisters who have laid down their lives so we can enjoy the freedoms like no other country.

Biden Cabinet Member Joins Rep. Williams at Fort Hood

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by SBA as part of the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (TAP).

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  • Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by SBA as part of the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (TAP).
  • B2B provides participants with an overview of business ownership and is open to transitioning service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and their spouses.
  • “It was a pleasure to join Chairman Roger Williams at Fort Hood to hear directly from active-duty military service members, military spouses, and veterans as they learned more about entrepreneurial pathways through SBA’s Boots to Business program,” said Administrator Guzman.
  • “I am honored to have had the opportunity to tour Fort Hood with Administrator Guzman and meet with our Nation’s servicemembers and students about Boots to Business.

General Robert 'Pat' White Joins the Kronos Fusion Energy's Team as Its New CEO and is Taking on Tritium Breeding

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As his first order of business as the CEO of Kronos Fusion Energy, Pat is taking on building the Kronos Tritium Breeding program.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As his first order of business as the CEO of Kronos Fusion Energy, Pat is taking on building the Kronos Tritium Breeding program.
  • "Tritium plays a huge role in fusion energy generators, is used in many applications within the military, and also has many medical benefits.
  • The use of Tritium will be an essential for the commercialization of Fusion Energy.
  • While current fission-driven plants address some of the world's energy needs, creating commercializable access to fusion energy is a better long-term solution.

Hero of Fort Hood shooting reflects on Fisher House support

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- John Miller first learned of the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas in 2014 through a news report.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- John Miller first learned of the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas in 2014 through a news report.
  • When they arrived, they were surprised by the Fort Hood Army Fisher House at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center.
  • But the amenities at Fisher House, the professionals at the medical center, and the hospitality of Fort Hood allowed all of them to know that everyone was safe.
  • Photos of the family at a Fisher House are available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fisherhousefoundation/albums/7217772030476...
    For more information about Fisher House Foundation, please go to www.fisherhouse.org .

4-Star General Thomas Schwartz, USA, Retired, Joins AR-Enabled Work-Instruction Software Innovator, Taqtile, as Strategic Advisor

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Decorated 4-Star General Thomas A. Schwartz, USA, Ret., has joined Taqtile as a Strategic Advisor in Taqtiles growing global defense business.

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  • Decorated 4-Star General Thomas A. Schwartz, USA, Ret., has joined Taqtile as a Strategic Advisor in Taqtiles growing global defense business.
  • General Schwartz will advise and support the evolution and adoption of the companys trusted Manifest platform for use in the defense industry.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221207005204/en/
    4-Star General Thomas A. Schwartz, USA, retired, joins augmented reality (AR)-enabled work-instruction software innovator, Taqtile, as a strategic advisor (Photo: Business Wire)
    Over his distinguished career, General Schwartz has held numerous leadership positions in Korea, Germany, and the U.S.
  • General Schwartz graduated from West Point in 1967 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Infantry.