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Leonardo DRS Celebrates Five Years of Going Pink at AUSA to Raise Money for Military Women and Family Members Suffering from Breast Cancer

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it will celebrate its fifth year of sponsoring the “Stick It to Cancer” fundraiser at the United States Army (AUSA) expo in Washington, D.C. to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and support military members and their families dealing with breast cancer.

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  • Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it will celebrate its fifth year of sponsoring the “Stick It to Cancer” fundraiser at the United States Army (AUSA) expo in Washington, D.C. to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and support military members and their families dealing with breast cancer.
  • Leonardo DRS is again partnering with The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) to raise awareness of breast cancer.
  • DRS will donate to HJF to support its breast cancer programs including the Look Good, Feel Better program, which gives active and retired military women, men, and family members affected by breast cancer an improved quality of life as they undergo and recuperate from cancer treatment.
  • For every sticker placed on the Wall, DRS will donate $10 dollars to HJF to support breast cancer programs including the Look Good, Feel Better program, up to $20,000.

Press club leaders urge Biden to raise press freedom concerns with Indian prime minister

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the state visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington this week.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the state visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington this week.
  • The National Press Club has grave concerns about the crackdown on independent media and civil society under the Modi government.
  • The National Press Club and NPC Journalism Institute urge the Biden administration to seek Vivek's immediate release and press the case for press freedom during Modi's visit.
  • "In 2022, the National Press Club awarded Indian journalist Rana Ayyub with the John Aubuchon Award for Press Freedom.

True Anomaly Scales its Brand and Message with Expanded Washington, D.C., Presence

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- True Anomaly, Inc., the company revolutionizing space security and sustainability, announced today it has made three new hires across policy, communications, and government affairs. Katie Wall joined as Director of Government Affairs, Valerie Vasquez as Director of Strategic Business Development, and Kristin Quinn Cody as Director of Communications. 

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  • "We're thrilled to have Valerie, Katie, and Kristin on the True Anomaly team.
  • All three have proven track records in commercial space and deep tech to accelerate business growth across the private and public sectors," said True Anomaly co-founder and CEO Even Rogers.
  • At True Anomaly, Wall will represent company interests with the White House, federal departments and agencies, and Congress.
  • Cody will articulate the role True Anomaly's technology will play in ensuring global security and a safe, sustainable space domain.

National Press Club Leadership Signs Open Letter On Chinese Journalist Yuyu Dong

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on an open letter signed by leading journalists in support of Chinese journalist Yuyu Dong.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on an open letter signed by leading journalists in support of Chinese journalist Yuyu Dong.
  • Mr. Dong is well known to western media and scholars, and this is also not a crime under Chinese law.
  • We encourage other journalists to also sign the attached letter which was drafted by some of Mr. Dong's Nieman colleagues."
  • On Feb. 21, 2022 Mr. Dong was detained by Chinese law enforcement officials while having lunch with an officer from the Japanese embassy.

National Press Club Statement On Arrest of Indian Journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the arrest of Vivek Raghuvanshi, a freelance reporter in India.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the arrest of Vivek Raghuvanshi, a freelance reporter in India.
  • "We were disappointed to hear of the arrest of journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi in India this week.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.
  • The NPCJI is the nonprofit affiliate of The National Press Club.

National Press Club Executive Director Bill McCarren to Retire

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club today announced that Executive Director Bill McCarren is stepping down after more than 15 years of service.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club today announced that Executive Director Bill McCarren is stepping down after more than 15 years of service.
  • As executive director, McCarren helped lead the Club's central mission of press freedom.
  • The Club bounced back later in 2022 with record profits:
    "The National Press Club is financially healthy because of Bill McCarren's business acumen.
  • Bill is and has been the hero of press freedom for the National Press Club.

Epazz Holdings: US Government’s Chinese Drone Ban Will Assist ZenaDrone in Generating Revenue; Phase 1 SBIR Submitted

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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If ZenaDrone is awarded a Phase 1 contract, up to $75,000 per proposal, the company will be able to submit for Phase 2 contracts, up to $1.2 million per contract.

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  • If ZenaDrone is awarded a Phase 1 contract, up to $75,000 per proposal, the company will be able to submit for Phase 2 contracts, up to $1.2 million per contract.
  • It has additional phases, which open up to major government contracts worth up to $15 million over the next three years.
  • Additionally, if ZenaDrone is a part of the program, there will be opportunities to sell our drones to US allies.
  • Epazz Holdings will prioritize developing the ZenaDrone 1000 by upgrading its AI technology to boost its global reach across industries.

BWXT Starts Production of TRISO Fuel for First U.S. Generation IV Microreactor

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Under a $37 million award from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), BWXT will manufacture a core for Project Pele, TRISO fuel for additional reactors and coated particle fuel for NASA.

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  • Under a $37 million award from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), BWXT will manufacture a core for Project Pele, TRISO fuel for additional reactors and coated particle fuel for NASA.
  • Fuel for the reactor will be downblended from U.S. government stockpiles of high-enriched uranium (HEU) to high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) and fabricated into TRISO fuel at the BWXT facility in Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • We are extremely pleased to initiate full-scale production of TRISO for the Pele program and further develop similar coated nuclear fuel technology for space exploration programs with NASA.
  • BWXT cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the performance, timing, impact, quantity and value of TRISO nuclear fuel production for use in advanced microreactors.

BWXT to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today that management will be participating and presenting at three upcoming investor conferences before the end of the year.

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  • BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today that management will be participating and presenting at three upcoming investor conferences before the end of the year.
  • Management attending: Rex Geveden, president and chief executive officer; Robb LeMasters, senior vice president and chief financial officer; Joseph Miller, president BWXT Advanced Technologies, Cunico and Dynamic Controls; Mark Kratz, vice president of investor relations.
  • Credit Suisse 10th Annual Global Industrial Conference Manalapan, Florida
    Management attending: Rex Geveden, president and chief executive officer; Mark Kratz, vice president of investor relations.
  • Management attending: Robb LeMasters, senior vice president and chief financial officer; Mark Kratz, vice president of investor relations.

OPTAC-X Enters Deal to Provide U.S. Army Special Operations Medics With the Next Generation, Lifesaving Tele-Health System Designed for the Battlefield

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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It advances the ability of special operations medics to provide remote, critical life-saving care and assistance in prolonged field care with expert physician oversight at the point-of-injury or time-of-need.

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  • It advances the ability of special operations medics to provide remote, critical life-saving care and assistance in prolonged field care with expert physician oversight at the point-of-injury or time-of-need.
  • As part of the agreement, OPTAC-X will deliver sustained service and training on the use of its telehealth system.
  • "This amazing technology interface significantly enhances the already phenomenal medical capabilities our special operations possess," Sonntag said.
  • The OPTAC-X telehealth system leverages its exclusive LTE and SATCOM services partner, Kymeta, to deliver industry leading global LTE and SATCOM capability.