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Aspen Dental Invests in Dental Assistant Training, Announces Partnership with the Dental Assisting National Board and the DALE Foundation

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Dental assistants will have the opportunity to earn the Dental Assisting National Board's Radiation Health and Safety certificate, among other credentials

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  • Dental assistants will have the opportunity to earn the Dental Assisting National Board's Radiation Health and Safety certificate, among other credentials
    CHICAGO, Ill., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Dental today announced a new partnership with the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and its affiliate organization, the DALE Foundation, to invest in dental radiography training and credentials for dental assistants across the Aspen Dental network of nearly 1,000 offices nationwide.
  • "Dental assistants are integral members of the oral healthcare team," said Laura Skarnulis, CEO of DANB and the DALE Foundation.
  • The DALE Foundation offers interactive e-learning courses and resources to educate dental assistants on the fundamentals of dental radiography to prepare them for DANB's RHS exam.
  • DANB is recognized by the American Dental Association as the national certifying board for dental assistants.

IBERIA ADVISORY AWARDED DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (DON) FINANCIAL OPERATIONS REMEDIATION SUPPORT CONTRACT

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Friday, February 25, 2022

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iberia Advisoryannounces todaythe recentawardofa contract to support the DON's Operations Management Division of FMO.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iberia Advisoryannounces todaythe recentawardofa contract to support the DON's Operations Management Division of FMO.
  • This contract represents Iberia's second contract with the DON FMO.The Operations Management Division of FMO provides operational and sustainment support of all Financial Improvement Audit Readiness related activities within the DON.
  • Iberia Advisory is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and provider of financial management services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Iberia provides government consulting services in the areas of Financial Management & Audit Support; Program & Project Management; Advanced Analytics & Decision Support; Transformation & Strategy; and Change Management.

The American Legion Mourns Passing of Sen. Johnny Isakson

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Monday, December 20, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard issued the following statement today concerning the passing of former Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Johnny Isakson:

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard issued the following statement today concerning the passing of former Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Johnny Isakson:
    "A proud Legionnaire from Post 130 in Loganville, Ga., Sen. Isakson was a champion for veterans.
  • Thanks largely to his leadership in the Senate, the Department of Veterans Affairs underwent serious and meaningful reforms that will benefit veterans for generations.
  • In 2016, The American Legion presented Sen. Isakson with a well-deserved Distinguished Public Service Award.
  • The American Legion , the nation's largest veterans organization, is dedicated to the motto of "Veterans Strengthening America."

Susan Gillies, NETS Marketing and Operations Director, Named New Executive Director of NETS

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Friday, October 1, 2021

Gillies will fill the vacancy created by current Executive Director Joseph McKillips who will be retiring from the organization at year end.

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  • Gillies will fill the vacancy created by current Executive Director Joseph McKillips who will be retiring from the organization at year end.
  • McKillips has held the role since 2016 after a distinguished 26-year career with Abbott as Global Director of Commercial Environmental Health and Safety.
  • During McKillips tenure as NETS Executive Director, he led a wide range of transformative initiatives with the overall focus aimed at positioning NETS for continued growth to include streamlining back-office operations, continuing NETS/NHTSA project collaboration, and creating momentum for on-going expansion of NETS mission.
  • As Executive Director, Gillies will work closely with the NETS Board of Directors to implement the strategic direction of the organization by expanding NETS international scope and adding to NETS portfolio of road safety resources.

NBA All-Star Mark Eaton Honored Posthumously With 'Good Guy' Award

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

PHOENIX, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The late NBA star Mark Eaton was honored posthumously today by top leaders of the nation's largest veterans association.

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  • PHOENIX, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The late NBA star Mark Eaton was honored posthumously today by top leaders of the nation's largest veterans association.
  • I say this because those who accept this prestigious award truly have proven to be good people simply by putting veterans above financial gain."
  • Eaton, who holds many NBA records for his defensive play, was the founder and chairman of the Mark Eaton Standing Tall Foundation, which sponsored sports and outdoor activity opportunities for more than 3,000 at risk youth.
  • "Mark Eaton was a spectacular NBA all-star for the Utah Jazz and played for 12 seasons," National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford said.

The American Legion receives generous gift from GreatCall to support programs for veterans and children

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

The gift will support the welfare and care of veterans and children through The American Legion Veterans and Children Foundation.

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  • The gift will support the welfare and care of veterans and children through The American Legion Veterans and Children Foundation.
  • The foundation provides temporary financial assistance to eligible active-duty servicemembers and American Legion members with children in the home.
  • It also supports more than 2,500 accredited American Legion service officers who provide free assistance to veterans and their families.
  • Since its creation in 1925, The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation has delivered over $30 million in financial assistance for disabled veterans, military families and young people.