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Leading veterans service organizations release annual report ahead of White House budget release and call on Congress and Department of Veterans Affairs to act

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading veterans service organizations DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) today released The Independent Budget Veterans' Agenda for the 118th Congress: Budget for FY 2024-2025 and Critical Issues. The IB report provides funding estimates VA will require in order to adequately provide health care, benefits, and transition services to more than ten million veterans, their families and survivors. It also lists military-to-civilian transition, VA infrastructure, implementation of the PACT Act, long-term care, and mental health, among the many critical issues facing today's veterans.

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  • It also lists military-to-civilian transition, VA infrastructure, implementation of the PACT Act, long-term care, and mental health, among the many critical issues facing today's veterans.
  • "DAV has partnered with PVA and VFW to produce The Independent Budget for nearly 40 years," said Joy Ilem, DAV National Legislative Director.
  • "As an organization of veterans serving veterans, we know their issues, and we make it our mission to fight for them.
  • **FACT – One of the higher cohorts of veterans who die by suicide are veterans who have recently separated from service.

American Legion National Commander Welcomes 'Victories for Veterans' in Budget Agreement

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Friday, December 23, 2022
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The American Legion has long believed in buddy checks and the effectiveness of outreach to veterans who may be experiencing a crisis.

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  • The American Legion has long believed in buddy checks and the effectiveness of outreach to veterans who may be experiencing a crisis.
  • Troiola pointed to additional provisions in the budget that were part of The American Legion's legislative agenda.
  • Troiola said that The American Legion has been publicly advocating for visas to be awarded to Afghan and Iraqi combat translators since 2018.
  • Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to advocating for veterans, promoting a strong national security, sponsoring wholesome youth programs and Americanism.

Image China: East/West Symphonic Concert Presented with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra was a Cross-Cultural Tour de Force

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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While in Vancouver, Ms Wu went on to stage a Pipa masterclass at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s (VSO) School of Music on November 23, the day following the successful East/West Symphonic Concert.

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  • While in Vancouver, Ms Wu went on to stage a Pipa masterclass at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s (VSO) School of Music on November 23, the day following the successful East/West Symphonic Concert.
  • “If you look at the history of the Pipa, you’ll see that it doesn’t come from just one place,” said Ms Wu.
  • Presented by China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd., Image China: East/West Symphonic Concert was a cross-cultural tour de force inspiring pancultural connections when Ms Wu, along with an ensemble of artists, made their VSO debut on November 22.
  • All-in-all, Image China: East/West Symphonic Concert was an unqualified success bridging cultures through the common language of music and song.

Image China and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Jointly Presents East / West Symphonic Concert in Vancouver, Canada

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Image China: East / West Symphonic Concert, presented by China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd., will debut in Vancouver on November 22.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Image China: East / West Symphonic Concert, presented by China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd., will debut in Vancouver on November 22.
  • Founded in 1919, the Grammy and Juno-award winning Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is one of the three largest orchestra in Canada.
  • We are equally thrilled to cooperate with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra to bring out the best of us.
  • This century-old orchestra will be led by the famous Chinese conductor Tong Chen in the Image China: East/West Symphonic Concert.

American Legion and Reality Center Partner to Provide Patented, Drug-Free Psychedelic Experience to Veterans

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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Santa Monica, California--(Newsfile Corp. - September 26, 2022) - American Legion Post 123 has officially partnered with Reality Mgmt Technologies (RMT) and its flagship facility Reality Center, located at the heart of Silicon Beach.

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  • Santa Monica, California--(Newsfile Corp. - September 26, 2022) - American Legion Post 123 has officially partnered with Reality Mgmt Technologies (RMT) and its flagship facility Reality Center, located at the heart of Silicon Beach.
  • This partnership will allow the Reality Center team to continue providing patented, drug-free psychedelic experiences to veterans in order to help treat post traumatic stress.
  • These treatments have earned the interest of their local VSO, American Legion Post 123 in Santa Monica,as they became aware of the treatments Reality Center was already offering some of their members.
  • Providing a safe and effective alternative to psychedelics and pharmaceuticals, Reality Center provides a controlled, drug-free experience using frequency technologies to stimulate the nervous system's natural healing mechanisms.

OpsRamp Powers VSO’s Hybrid, Multi-Cloud Management Services

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpsRamp, the digital operations management company, has partnered with Virtual Service Operations (VSO), a leader in hybrid and multi-cloud managed services, to power VSOs virtual Service Quality Operations Division (vSQOD) Managed Services offering.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpsRamp, the digital operations management company, has partnered with Virtual Service Operations (VSO), a leader in hybrid and multi-cloud managed services, to power VSOs virtual Service Quality Operations Division (vSQOD) Managed Services offering.
  • VSO manages a variety of technologies, both on-customer-premises and in public cloud environments, all unified in the OpsRamp platform.
  • The OpsRamp multi-tier, multi-tenant SaaS-based platform allows VSO to monitor and manage Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud, VMware, Kubernetes, and much more from a single pane of glass.
  • VSO supports multiple environments 24/7 through its vSQOD service, using OpsRamp for alert handling, event correlation and escalation, integrated with Jira Service Management.

Wounded Warrior Project Says Senate Passage of Toxic Exposure Bill Will 'Save the Lives of Countless Veterans'

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) today applauded the historic U.S. Senate passage of the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) today applauded the historic U.S. Senate passage of the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act.
  • "This toxic exposure bill will literally save the lives of countless veterans," Wounded Warrior Project CEO Lt. Gen.
  • Wounded Warrior Project and other veterans service organizations (VSOs) have worked for years to build support for comprehensive toxic exposure legislation.
  • Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.

Wounded Warrior Project Participates in Major Toxic Exposure Rally in DC

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) took part in a major rally in Washington, DC, over Memorial Day weekend to urge passage of the Honoring Our PACT Act. This bill will provide VA benefits for veterans who get sick due to their service-related exposure to burn pits and other toxic substances.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) took part in a major rally in Washington, DC, over Memorial Day weekend to urge passage of the Honoring Our PACT Act.
  • This bill will provide VA benefits for veterans who get sick due to their service-related exposure to burn pits and other toxic substances.
  • "When young Americans volunteer to serve in the military, they do so with some understanding of the risks involved," Wounded Warrior Project CEO Lt. Gen.
  • Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.

PenFed Foundation Raises Nearly $1.4 Million for Military Community and Announces Shashi Vohra as President

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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TYSONS, Va., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, today announced it raised nearly $1.4 million at its 18th Annual Night of Heroes Gala held May 21. The PenFed Foundation also named acting President Shashi Vohra as President during the event. Vohra serves as PenFed Credit Union senior executive vice president and president of affiliated businesses.

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  • The PenFed Foundation also named acting President Shashi Vohra as President during the event.Vohra serves as PenFed Credit Union senior executive vice president and president of affiliated businesses.
  • "We are thrilled to announce Shashi Vohra as president of the PenFed Foundation.
  • Shashi has played an important role in PenFed Credit Union's success for over 42 years and brings his outstanding talents and passion for serving others to the PenFed Foundation."
  • He was the longest serving commander of the Afghan war and led the PenFed Foundation as President following his retirement from the military.

AANA President Calls on Congress to Reject Legislation that Prevents Veterans from Accessing Quality Care

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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AANA President Dina Velocci, DNP, CRNA, APRN, is calling on Congress to reject this "dangerous legislation and support our veterans' access to the highest quality care."

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  • AANA President Dina Velocci, DNP, CRNA, APRN, is calling on Congress to reject this "dangerous legislation and support our veterans' access to the highest quality care."
  • Full statement:
    "Today, allies of the American Society of Anesthesiologists introduced a bill to deny, delay, and disrupt veterans' access to care in the middle of a public health emergency.
  • The bill would benefit physician anesthesiologists at the expense of our veterans and in denial of all available evidence and data.
  • AANA strongly opposes this misguided legislation that would only serve to hurt veterans' access to care.