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Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Ralph Puckett Jr.

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last living Korean war Medal of Honor recipient, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Columbus, Georgia, at the age of 97.  

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  • Last living Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient Earned Nation's Highest Award for Valor during Korean War.
  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last living Korean war Medal of Honor recipient, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Columbus, Georgia, at the age of 97.
  • President Joseph Biden Jr. presented Puckett with the Medal of Honor at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 2021, for his actions during the Battle of Unsan in North Korea.
  • Speaking about receiving the Medal of Honor 71 years after the Battle of Unsan, Puckett said, "I was surprised at that.

Former Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV Joins USAA To Lead Military Affairs

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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USAA has welcomed retired Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV as senior vice president and head of the company’s Military Affairs team.

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  • USAA has welcomed retired Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV as senior vice president and head of the company’s Military Affairs team.
  • His family has had continuous membership in USAA for five generations and he has been a member himself for 36 years.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328715585/en/
    Former Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV has joined USAA to lead Military Affairs.
  • In his role at USAA, Johnny will oversee the Military Affairs team’s strategic direction and contribute to and influence the company’s growth and operations.

Cornerstone Partners with American Paralympian Melissa Stockwell

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. , a leader in learning and talent experience solutions, today announced a partnership with Melissa Stockwell, an American three-time Paralympian, former U.S. Army officer, and co-founder of the Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club.

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  • Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. , a leader in learning and talent experience solutions, today announced a partnership with Melissa Stockwell, an American three-time Paralympian, former U.S. Army officer, and co-founder of the Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club.
  • Together, Cornerstone and Stockwell will collaborate to encourage greater agility, alignment and adaptability in the worlds of sports and business.
  • In 2004, during a deployment in Iraq Melissa Stockwell became the first female American soldier to lose a limb in active combat when her vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb.
  • “Melissa Stockwell is not only an American hero and athlete, but she’s also the embodiment of adaptability, continuous learning and growth,” said Himanshu Palsule, CEO, Cornerstone.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Jeffrey S. Yarvis as a Pinnacle Lifetime

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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ROUND ROCK, Texas, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jeffrey S. Yarvis is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to Clinical Social Work.

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  • ROUND ROCK, Texas, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jeffrey S. Yarvis is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to Clinical Social Work.
  • Dr. Jeffrey S. Yarvis, a distinguished clinical social worker, board-certified psychotherapist, and esteemed leader in trauma therapy, is making a profound impact on the Austin, Texas community and beyond.
  • Dr. Yarvis specializes in providing comprehensive care to adult survivors of sexual assault, individuals facing current trauma, and those impacted by combat-induced trauma.
  • Dr. Jeffrey S. Yarvis stands as a testament to the power of dedication, expertise, and compassion in creating a brighter and healthier future for individuals facing trauma.

Former Supreme Court Clerk Jack Millman Rejoins Holwell Shuster & Goldberg

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP announced today that Jack Millman , a former associate at the firm and former law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has rejoined HSG.

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  • Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP announced today that Jack Millman , a former associate at the firm and former law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has rejoined HSG.
  • Jack joins three other HSG lawyers who previously clerked at the Supreme Court: Gregory Dubinsky , Vincent Levy , and Daniel Sullivan .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305490449/en/
    Former Supreme Court Clerk Jack Millman Rejoins Holwell Shuster & Goldberg (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Jack is a widely recognized talent who further deepens our roster of appellate advocates with experience at the highest levels of the judicial system,” said Richard Holwell , co-founder of HSG and former judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
  • We are delighted to welcome him back.”
    Jack clerked on the Supreme Court during the 2020-21 term, Justice Thomas’ 30th on the Court.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Jeffrey S. Yarvis as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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ROUND ROCK, Texas, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jeffrey S. Yarvis is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to Clinical Social Work.

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  • ROUND ROCK, Texas, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jeffrey S. Yarvis is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to Clinical Social Work.
  • With a diverse career that spans social work, leadership consulting, and the military, Dr. Yarvis has earned numerous accolades and recognitions for his outstanding contributions to the field.
  • Dr. Yarvis specializes in providing comprehensive care to adult survivors of sexual assault, individuals facing current trauma, and those impacted by combat-induced trauma.
  • His unwavering commitment to healing and empowering survivors has earned him a prominent place in the Austin, Texas community.

BBG Appoints Financial Services Industry Leader Barrett Scruggs as Chief Revenue Officer

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BBG, one of the nation's largest independent commercial real estate services firm and the industry's first bundled service provider, today announced the appointment of financial services industry leader Barrett Scruggs as Chief Revenue Officer, a new position at the firm.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BBG, one of the nation's largest independent commercial real estate services firm and the industry's first bundled service provider, today announced the appointment of financial services industry leader Barrett Scruggs as Chief Revenue Officer, a new position at the firm.
  • In his latest role, Mr. Scruggs will lead and manage BBG's revenue generation efforts, and enhance overall operational efficiency between service lines.
  • Mr. Scruggs will work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline internal processes, implement best practices, and identify areas for continued improvement across BBG's operations.
  • Mr. Scruggs has a wealth of experience in operations management and business growth leadership roles in the consumer financial services sector.

Surgeon Recounts His Medical Military Experiences During the Vietnam War

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eugene Edynak, MD was drafted into the Vietnam war during the eighth month of his surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania. After completing his airborne and Special Forces Officers training he was ordered to Vietnam. Shortly after his arrival in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, he, and his team were responsible for designing and transforming a small convalescent dormitory into a mini-trauma unit for indigenous mercenary soldiers, with two operating rooms, a housing for the field X-ray unit, and a laboratory.

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  • FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eugene Edynak, MD was drafted into the Vietnam war during the eighth month of his surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania.
  • After completing his airborne and Special Forces Officers training he was ordered to Vietnam.
  • "Although it's been some 57 years since my time in Vietnam, I'm proud of the little trauma hospital I helped to create," said Edynak.
  • That is, I was neither dismissed from my residency, kidnapped nor did I end up in the stockade."

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Larry L. Taylor

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Larry L. Taylor, 81, a Recipient of the Medal of Honor for the Vietnam War, passed away January 28, 2024, at his home in Signal Mountain, Tennessee.

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Larry L. Taylor, 81, a Recipient of the Medal of Honor for the Vietnam War, passed away January 28, 2024, at his home in Signal Mountain, Tennessee.
  • Once reaching the area, Taylor and his wingman targeted the enemy encircling the patrol team, flying multiple low-level passes under intense enemy fire.
  • As the gunships' ammunition ran low, Taylor continued to make fake gun runs at low altitude to distract the enemy from the men on the ground.
  • Taylor then landed his helicopter 100 yards away, still under intense enemy fire, to meet the patrol team on the ground.

ELIQUENT Life Sciences Announces Steve Purtell as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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ELIQUENT Life Sciences, a global regulatory consulting firm for the life sciences industry, today announced the appointment of Steve Purtell as its new chief financial officer (CFO).

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  • ELIQUENT Life Sciences, a global regulatory consulting firm for the life sciences industry, today announced the appointment of Steve Purtell as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240111611119/en/
    Steve Purtell - Chief Financial Officer, ELIQUENT Life Sciences (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Steve’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for ELIQUENT.
  • As we unify the five Validant Group companies and expand our global footprint, Steve’s leadership and financial expertise will play a critical role in our continued growth,” said Tim Dietlin, Chief Executive Officer, ELIQUENT Life Sciences.
  • Steve joined ELIQUENT Life Sciences following more than 10 years at Six Flags, where he served in several finance-related roles, including Interim CFO.