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National Television Show Military Makeover with Montel, Along with Non-Profit Partner Purple Heart Homes, Head to Arlington, Texas to Makeover the Home of U.S. Army Veteran Carlos Colón-Ruiz

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Military Makeover with Montel and Non-Profit Partner, Purple Heart Homes are honored to present U.S. Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Carlos Colón-Ruiz as the next recipient to receive a Military Makeover.

Key Points: 
  • This transformative initiative will commence on September 15th and culminate in the highly anticipated Big Reveal on September 25th.
  • "Military Makeover, in collaboration with Purple Heart Homes, looks forward to extending our support to a fellow veteran and his family," says host, Montel Williams.
  • He joined the U.S. Army after high school and was sent to the 101st ABN in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
  • Purple Heart Homes (PHH) was founded in 2008 by Veterans and friends John Gallina and the late Dale Beatty.

Navy Mutual Partners with Military Makeover for Seventh Year

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Navy Mutual Aid Association ("Navy Mutual") is proud to announce their seventh year of partnership with Military Makeover with Montel.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Navy Mutual Aid Association ("Navy Mutual") is proud to announce their seventh year of partnership with Military Makeover with Montel.
  • "Navy Mutual was created to provide comfort to military families.
  • Navy Mutual is a nonprofit, member-owned mutual association established in 1879 to provide affordable life insurance and peace of mind to members of the military and their families.
  • Financially strong, Navy Mutual is proud to be a first-choice provider of life insurance to servicemembers and their loved ones.

National Television Show Military Makeover with Montel Welcomes GE Aerospace as Presenting Sponsor for 35th Season

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Military Makeover with Montel  is pleased to announce GE Aerospace as Presenting Sponsor for its 35th season. GE Aerospace (previously GE Aviation) is a world-leading manufacturer and provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and aviation aircraft.

Key Points: 
  • With Military Makeover's project located in Lynn, it is an ideal and worthy project for GE Aerospace to sponsor.
  • Military Makeover selected National Guard veteran, Jason Carmody of Lynn, Massachusetts, as the newest recipient for a Military Makeover.
  • "GE Aerospace is proud to partner with Military Makeover and honor the service of Mr. Carmody and his family," says Amy Gowder, President and CEO, Defense and Systems at GE Aerospace.
  • "We are thrilled to be partnering with GE Aerospace for our next makeover to honor the Carmody family," says Montel Williams.

National Television Show Military Makeover Welcomes Jersey Mike's Subs as the Official "Fueling the Makeover" Sponsor

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Military Makeover with Montel is pleased to announce Jersey Mikes Subs as the official "Fueling the Makeover" Sponsor for 2023, 2024 and 2025.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Military Makeover with Montel is pleased to announce Jersey Mikes Subs as the official "Fueling the Makeover" Sponsor for 2023, 2024 and 2025.
  • Jersey Mike's will provide meals for the cast and crew during the filming of Military Makeover with Montel, which renovates the homes of former military members and their families.
  • "We are thrilled to have Jersey Mike's as the official "Fueling the Makeover" sponsor for the next two years," says host, Montel Williams.
  • "Jersey Mikes has been an integral part of Military Makeover, keeping the crew fed and energized," says Scott Moss, EVP, and President of BrandStar Entertainment.

National Television Show Military Makeover Welcomes Purple Heart Homes as Official Non-Profit Partner

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Military Makeover with Montel is pleased to announce Purple Heart Homes as the Official Non-Profit Partner for Q4 2023 until Q3 2024.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Military Makeover with Montel is pleased to announce Purple Heart Homes as the Official Non-Profit Partner for Q4 2023 until Q3 2024.
  • "Purple Heart Homes is thrilled to be the exclusive nonprofit partner of Military Makeover," says Dave Sternberg, Board Chairman, Purple Heart Homes.
  • Decorated veteran and Military Makeover host, Montel Williams, along with co-host Art Edmonds and designer Jennifer Bertrand, have completed their 34th season of Military Makeover.
  • "Their support will help us continue to improve the homes and lives of Military Veterans and their families, which is a shared vision for both Military Makeover and Purple Heart Homes."

Montel Williams Joins Cannformatics' Advisory Board

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannformatics, an early-stage biotechnology startup focused on personalizing medical cannabis treatment through the identification and application of saliva-based Cannabis-Responsive™ biomarkers, is proud to announce that Emmy Award winning television personality, medical cannabis advocate and entrepreneur Montel Williams has joined its Advisory Board. Mr. Williams will serve as a Media and Cannabis Industry Advisor to the company as it works to complete the final phase of research prior to launching its first commercial service for patients with autism spectrum disorder.

Key Points: 
  • We are honored to have him join our Advisory Board," said Cannformatics CEO and Cofounder Dr. Itzhak Kurek.
  • "Montel is joining the Board at a perfect time as we prepare for the launch of our first commercial platform.
  • Montel Williams is one of the highest profile advocates for medical cannabis in the country.
  • In 2020 Williams launched his debut podcast Let's Be Blunt with Montel it was on that program where Williams met Dr. Kurek who was a guest on his show .

'Military Makeover with Montel' Selects Thomas Family from Indian Land, SC for its Next Home Makeover

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, S.C., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Military Makeover with Montel,' A BrandStar Original show, is honored to present Purple Heart Veteran Jonathan Thomas and his family with a home makeover on the new, upcoming season in Indian Land, SC.

Key Points: 
  • After being deployed twice to Iraq and Afghanistan, Thomas was blown out of a guard tower by a suicide bomber.
  • A few years later, Thomas met his soon to be wife, Natasha and they had four children together.
  • In 2012, Thomas became an instructor at Fort Benning, GA. During this time, he was diagnosed with cancer, subsequently ending his sixteen-year military career.
  • The Thomas family currently resides in South Carolina and is involved with several charities, including Bended Knee Outdoors, a charity that helps children with disabilities.

Military Makeover with Montel Partners with The Federal Savings Bank to Help Make Home Ownership a Reality for Veterans

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BrandStar's Military Makeover with Montel partners with The Federal Savings Bank ,one of the largest privately held, federally chartered veteran-owned banks, to help renovate the Stupar family home in Michigan City, Indiana.

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  • DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BrandStar's Military Makeover with Montel partners with The Federal Savings Bank ,one of the largest privately held, federally chartered veteran-owned banks, to help renovate the Stupar family home in Michigan City, Indiana.
  • ET, on Lifetime Television, the staff of The Federal Savings Bank not only assist with the renovation of the home, but also offer advice on VA home loans.
  • Miller says, "veterans can buy homes with as little as 0% down without private mortgage insurance because of lower interest rates1."
  • "The Federal Savings Bank understands veterans because we are veterans," said The Federal Savings Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Calk.

Navy Mutual Partners with Military Makeover for Sixth Year

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Navy Mutual Aid Association ("Navy Mutual") is proud to announce its sixth year of participation with Military Makeover with Montel airing on Lifetime TV.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Navy Mutual Aid Association ("Navy Mutual") is proud to announce its sixth year of participation with Military Makeover with Montel airing on Lifetime TV.
  • "As an organization that was created by military members for military members, we appreciate the ability to give back to the military community in a personal way," said Ramos Domingue.
  • Navy Mutual is a nonprofit, member-owned mutual association established in 1879 to provide affordable life insurance and peace of mind to members of the military and their families.
  • Financially strong, Navy Mutual is proud to be a first-choice provider of life insurance to servicemembers and their loved ones.

The World’s Largest Cannabis Science Event, Cannabis Science Conference, Debuts First California Event with Celebrity Keynote Speaker Montel Williams

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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Cannabis Science Conference, organized by MJH Life Sciences, will feature television icon and cannabis advocate, Montel Williams, who will deliver a celebrity plenary address entitled, Lets Be Blunt.

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  • Cannabis Science Conference, organized by MJH Life Sciences, will feature television icon and cannabis advocate, Montel Williams, who will deliver a celebrity plenary address entitled, Lets Be Blunt.
  • Cannabis Science Conference West will also feature a celebrity keynote presentation in the Psychedelic Science track from former NFL superstar, Eben Britton.
  • "Montel Williams has been an incredible advocate, activist and ambassador to the cannabis community for decades, said Joshua Crossney, director of cannabis events at MJH Life Sciences.
  • The Cannabis Science Conference, which has become the world's largest and fastest-growing scientific and medical cannabis event, pulls together cannabis industry experts, instrument manufacturers, testing labs, research scientists, medical practitioners, policymakers and interested novices and is aimed at improving cannabis science and education.