Blue and White

Paul Johnson to run from Los Angeles to New York City in World Record attempt benefiting veterans’ nonprofit Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB)

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

“Paul’s transcontinental run is inspiring all of us at Team RWB,” said Mike Erwin, Founder and Executive Director of Team RWB. “His story is a real-life example of the power of physical fitness in improving veterans’ mental health and overall well-being. We are honored that Paul chose to support our organization with all those miles he's about to run---and we're fired up to stand behind him every step of the way.”

Key Points: 
  • Johnson aims to complete his transcontinental journey, presented by GOREWEAR, in just 40 days, significantly faster than the current 42-day Guinness World Record held by ultrarunner Pete Kostelnick.
  • “Paul’s transcontinental run is inspiring all of us at Team RWB,” said Mike Erwin, Founder and Executive Director of Team RWB.
  • Johnson will kick off the first mile of his journey at 8 a.m. with fellow veterans from Team RWB running behind him.
  • For more information on Paul Johnson’s Transcontinental Run and to contribute to his fundraising campaign for Team RWB, please visit https://www.pauljohnson.run/donate .

Yuengling To Celebrate 195th Anniversary with Free Lee Brice Summer Concert

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

POTTSVILLE, Pa., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of 195 years of brewing great beer, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., the Oldest Brewery in America, and the Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO), announced today the highly anticipated return of its Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration concert. The epic day-long event will take place in Historic Downtown Pottsville on July 13, 2024. The concert is part of the brewery's Stars & Stripes program —Yuengling's annual initiative to support our nation's heroes.

Key Points: 
  • Yuengling & Son, Inc. , the Oldest Brewery in America, and the Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO), announced today the highly anticipated return of its Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration concert.
  • Lee Brice , multi-Platinum selling American country music star, highly decorated songwriter, and official Brand Ambassador for Yuengling Traditional Lager, is headlining the free, family-friendly 2024 concert celebration.
  • "What could be better to highlight our Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration than the return of Lee Brice to Pottsville, on the 195th day, of the 195th year of Yuengling brewing great beer for every taste," said Debbie Yuengling, 6th generation family member of D.G.
  • First celebrated in 2019, and brought back in 2022, Yuengling's Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration will bring several thousand Yuengling and Lee Brice fans alike to this year's day-long concert celebration.

Gaza conflict: the US has learned from its 'forever wars' – but Israel has not

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

After Hamas’s deadly attacks on October 7, a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) appeared inevitable.

Key Points: 
  • After Hamas’s deadly attacks on October 7, a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) appeared inevitable.
  • Benjamin Netanyahu’s government apparently had little choice, given that the attack shocked Israel to its very core.
  • But nearly two-and-a-half weeks into the war, Israel’s ground invasion has yet to materialise.
  • This differs to previous rounds of escalations, where US pressure was a critical factor in persuading Israel to agree to a ceasefire.

Ground invasion and the day after

  • First, what a ground invasion would look like.
  • Israel’s political and military elite remain divided over what a ground invasion would look like and what the long-term political objectives should be.
  • The IDF is pushing for a comprehensive ground invasion that would seize the entire territory by land, sea and air.

Netanyahu’s position

  • Israel’s longest-serving prime minister remains reluctant to abandon the pre-war status quo and would prefer short-term, surgical raids by special forces.
  • Israel’s public representatives have even verged on boasting that no-one currently cares to consider this question.
  • The entry of the relatively moderate Blue and White Party into Israel’s “emergency coalition” government has partly assuaged the US.
  • Party leader, now defence minister Benny Gantz, has convened a committee charged with determining the future of Gaza after Hamas.


Rob Geist Pinfold is a Board Member at Yachad, a British NGO whose primary mission is to support a political resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Ascent® Protein Brings Back Fan Favorite Mocha Cold Brew Flavor in Custom Camo Packaging

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

DENVER, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To support American military veterans, Ascent Protein, a sports nutrition company committed to offering clean products for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, has announced the return of their limited-edition Mocha Cold Brew flavor in a 25-serving custom camo package. Ascent will donate up to $10,000 in profits from the sale of Mocha Cold Brew to Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization forging America's leading health and wellness community for veterans. The special camo package will feature the Team RWB logo and will be available while supplies last on ascentprotein.com, amazon.com, The Vitamin Shoppe and several military exchanges.

Key Points: 
  • Ascent will donate up to $10,000 from Mocha Cold Brew sales to Team Red, White & Blue to support military veterans.
  • DENVER, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To support American military veterans, Ascent Protein , a sports nutrition company committed to offering clean products for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, has announced the return of their limited-edition Mocha Cold Brew flavor in a 25-serving custom camo package.
  • "We're fired up for Team RWB to collaborate with Ascent Protein as the beneficiary of their Mocha Cold Brew Whey Protein again this year," said Mike Erwin, Found and Executive Director of Team RWB.
  • The Mocha Cold Brew Whey flavor delivers 25g of clean protein per serving and contains zero artificial flavors or sweeteners.

Yuengling Releases Limited-Edition Lager Camo Cans to Honor Veterans

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Monday, May 8, 2023

POTTSVILLE, Pa., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America's Oldest Brewery®, announced the return of their limited-edition Team RWB camo cans. The Traditional Lager camo cans support Yuengling's partnership with military veteran nonprofit Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) as part of Yuengling's Stars & Stripes program – the brewery's year-round initiative supporting our nation's heroes and military veterans.

Key Points: 
  • Yuengling & Son, Inc. , America's Oldest Brewery®, announced the return of their limited-edition Team RWB camo cans.
  • The Traditional Lager camo cans support Yuengling's partnership with military veteran nonprofit Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) as part of Yuengling's Stars & Stripes program – the brewery's year-round initiative supporting our nation's heroes and military veterans.
  • Starting today, the limited-edition Yuengling Lager cans will be available until the end of this summer in 12-ounce 12-pack, 12-ounce 24-pack cans as well as single-serve 24-ounce cans.
  • For more information about Yuengling, fans are encouraged to follow the Yuengling Facebook page , follow Yuengling on Twitter and Instagram , or visit www.Yuengling.com.

GovX Raises Over $11,000 for Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) in October, Supporting First Responders and Their Families

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GovX, the online shopping site exclusively for current and former military, first responders, and federal employees, is pleased to announce it has raised a total of $11,720 in the month of October for Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), the nonprofit dedicated to helping families rebuild after line-of-duty deaths. The donation is part of GovX's monthly GovX Gives Back charitable initiative, which has raised over $1 million for nonprofits since its creation in 2015, and over $200k so far in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • GovX's monthly donation is part of the ongoing GovX Gives Back charitable initiative, which raises funds for important nonprofits serving the military and first responder community.
  • This multi-pronged effort combines individual orders from the GovX catalog, including proceeds from the Patch of the Month and a portion of GovX Gear sales.
  • A generous supplementary donation was also provided by GovX brand partner Luminox, a cutting-edge luminescence and high-performance sports watch brand.
  • and their mission to help first responders and their families during such a difficult time in their life," said Alan Cole, GovX CEO.

Yuengling and Lee Brice Host Free Summer Concert Celebration in Honor of Our Nation's Heroes

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Saturday, July 9, 2022

POTTSVILLE, Pa., July 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, D.G Yuengling & Son, Inc., America's Oldest Brewery®, is showing appreciation for our nation's heroes with the highly anticipated return of its Stars & Stripes Summer Concert Celebration in Downtown Pottsville as part of the brewery's Stars & Stripes program—Yuengling's annual initiative supporting our nation's heroes.

Key Points: 
  • Lee Brice , American country music star, songwriter and official Brand Ambassador for Yuengling Traditional Lager, is headlining the family-friendly 2022 summer concert celebration.
  • Yuengling & Son, Inc. "We owe the success of this year's Stars & Stripes Concert Celebration to Lee Brice, Team RWB and our incredible Yuengling fans.
  • Launched in 2019 and postponed twice due to COVID-19, several thousand Yuengling and Lee Brice-lovers alike are expected to attend this year's day-long concert celebration.
  • Later, the 6th generation Yuengling family members will give a toast to the audience members and welcome Lee Brice to the stage.

Yuengling Celebrates Military Appreciation Month

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

POTTSVILLE, Pa., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America's Oldest Brewery®, continued its celebration of Military Appreciation Month with a lineup of special events benefiting two of its longtime military charitable partners: Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). Click here to view an exclusive video recapping the special events.

Key Points: 
  • Yuengling & Son, Inc. , America's Oldest Brewery, continued its celebration of Military Appreciation Month with a lineup of special events benefiting two of its longtime military charitable partners: Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB)and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).
  • "From including our Team RWB logo on the Yuengling Lager cans, to supporting our programs, Yuengling has been a true partner in every sense of the word.
  • "Giving back to the military and veteran communities this Military Appreciation Month is just a small token of my gratitude for all of our past, present and future service men and women," said Nola.
  • For more information about Yuengling, and to stay up to date about all the latest Yuengling summer activations, including the Yuengling-Philadelphia Phillies partnership, fans are encouraged to follow the Yuengling Facebook page , follow Yuengling on Twitter and Instagram , or visit Yuengling.com .

National brands join forces with Team RWB to support veterans during Military Appreciation Month

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

ATLANTA, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Military Appreciation Month, eight national brands are partnering with Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization forging America's leading health and wellness community for veterans.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Military Appreciation Month, eight national brands are partnering with Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization forging America's leading health and wellness community for veterans.
  • National brands join forces with Team RWB to support veterans during Military Appreciation Month.
  • "The SheerID platform makes it easy and secure for brands to recognize members of the military with special offers and rewards.
  • Humana Military: Team RWB will be joining Humana Military 's Military Health and Resilience Collective Impact Project alongside the Military Family Advisory Network and Blue Star Families, designed uniquely to provide holistic support to military families.

"Blue and White", the newest chapter of "Jiangsu Culture" is officially launched

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

NANJING, China, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 18, "Jiangsu Culture" series of micro-documentaries produced by the Information Office of the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government released the sixth chapter: Blue and White. The documentary is based on three parts: "Blue in memory", "Blue in handwork" and "Blue in life". It presents the national intangible cultural heritage - Nantong Blue Calico Printing and Dyeing Skills. From the whole process of engraving, scraping, dyeing to drying, it shows in detail the persistence and inheritance of inheritors from generation to generation.

Key Points: 
  • It presents the national intangible cultural heritage - Nantong Blue Calico Printing and Dyeing Skills.
  • From the whole process of engraving, scraping, dyeing to drying, it shows in detail the persistence and inheritance of inheritors from generation to generation.
  • The design and engraving of the pattern are the basis of the blue calico, they are constantly on artisans' mind.
  • As indigo and oxygen intermingle, the blue calico changes from yellow to cyan and from cyan to blue.