Orders, decorations, and medals of the United States

Congressional Medal of Honor Society To Present 2020 and 2021 Citizen Honors Service Awards

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 20 living Medal of Honor recipients are in Charleston, South Carolina to recognize and honor the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's 2020 and 2021 Citizen Honors Service Awardshonorees.

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 20 living Medal of Honor recipients are in Charleston, South Carolina to recognize and honor the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's 2020 and 2021 Citizen Honors Service Awardshonorees.
  • In addition to the Citizen Honors Service Awards dinner, Medal of Honor Recipients will conduct Veterans Outreach Programs at Joint Base Charleston and the Scientific Research Corporation.
  • The Citizen Honors Award Honorees receive their awards from a group of Americans whose actions have defined the words courage and selfless service Medal of Honor Recipients.
  • For more information about the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, visit the Congressional Medal of Honor Society website at http://www.cmohs.org/
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US Space Force Launches Neil Armstrong Satellite NFT with Star Atlas Metaverse

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Star Atlas , a blockchain-based metaverse offering space exploration with next-generation multiplayer gaming technology, will launch the first-ever USSF-licensed NFT on Tuesday, June 15.

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  • Star Atlas , a blockchain-based metaverse offering space exploration with next-generation multiplayer gaming technology, will launch the first-ever USSF-licensed NFT on Tuesday, June 15.
  • The NFT, a limited-edition meta-poster titled Star Atlas Legends: Armstrong Forever, will commemorate the June 17th launch of the USSF satellite bearing Neil Armstrong's name in honor of the famed astronauts dedication to space exploration.
  • Star Atlas Legends: Armstrong Forever NFT with Space Force honors space exploration for our Atlassians and the future of the emerging metaverse, says Michael Wagner, co-founder and CEO of Star Atlas.
  • The surprise drop offers Star Atlas users in-game perks linked to the meta-poster including an in-game Neil Armstrong uniform patch, orbiting satellite add-on for a spaceship, and an in-game vintage spacesuit.

Medal of Honor Recipient Charles C. Hagemeister Passes Away at 74

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

While they moved through the village\'s graveyard, the enemy surrounded them on three sides and initiated intense fire.

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  • While they moved through the village\'s graveyard, the enemy surrounded them on three sides and initiated intense fire.
  • He served on the board of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.\nHe is survived by his wife, Barbara, two children, and two grandchildren.
  • Burial arrangements are pending.\nThere are 66 recipients alive today.\nThe Congressional Medal of Honor Society was chartered by Congress in 1958 and consists exclusively of the living recipients of our nation\'s highest award for bravery in combat, the Medal of Honor.
  • The name of the Medal is simply "Medal of Honor" the word "Congressional" is sometimes mistakenly used because the Medal was created by Congress; however, the Medal is purely a military award.

Gregory D. Gadson, Retired Army Colonel, Joins SoldierStrong Advisory Board

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

His military awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2), Bronze Stars (3), Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal (3) and the Army Commendation Medal (3).\nOutside of his military service, Gadson has found success as an actor.

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  • His military awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2), Bronze Stars (3), Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal (3) and the Army Commendation Medal (3).\nOutside of his military service, Gadson has found success as an actor.
  • In 2015, he completed the first season of The Inspectors, a CBS educational television series.
  • He also holds an honorary Doctor of Laws from Webster University.
  • I look forward to the meaningful and impactful work that I will accomplish in collaboration with my advisory board peers.\xe2\x80\x9d\nSoldierStrong helps American patriots literally take their next steps forward.

Former NASA Administrator Major General Charles F. Bolden Jr. USMC (Ret.) Joins Pine Island Capital Partners as a Partner

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pine Island Capital Partners ("Pine Island"), a private investment firm that combines an experienced investment team with a group of accomplished former senior government, military officials, and business leaders, today announced that former NASA Administrator Major General Charles F. Bolden Jr., USMC (Ret.)

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  • FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pine Island Capital Partners ("Pine Island"), a private investment firm that combines an experienced investment team with a group of accomplished former senior government, military officials, and business leaders, today announced that former NASA Administrator Major General Charles F. Bolden Jr., USMC (Ret.)
  • Bolden served as the 12th Administrator of NASA from 2009 to 2017, where he oversaw the transition to a new era of space exploration guided by the development of advanced technologies in aeronautics and aerospace.
  • Pine Island Capital Partners is a private investment firm that combines an experienced investment team with a group of accomplished former senior government, military officials, and business leaders.
  • In addition to the firm's traditional private equity work, it launched Pine Island Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, in late 2020.

NSSA Names Studies Center in Honor of General Thomas Moorman (USAF)

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va., March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Security Space Association (NSSA), a U.S. trade association devoted solely to the U.S. defense and intelligence space enterprise, has re-named its Studies and Analysis Center the "Moorman Center for Space Studies."

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Security Space Association (NSSA), a U.S. trade association devoted solely to the U.S. defense and intelligence space enterprise, has re-named its Studies and Analysis Center the "Moorman Center for Space Studies."
  • The Center honors the late General Thomas S. Moorman Jr., U.S. Air Force (USAF), who passed away in June 2020.
  • The Moorman Center for Space Studies will continue to focus on research and thought papers that address the many important challenges and issues facing the national security space community.
  • Chair of the Moorman Center for Space Studies Chris Williams stated, "Gen. Moorman was a giant in the national security space community.

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Makes Significant Donation to The Salvation Army

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

"Since last March, The Salvation Army has been hard at work serving the increase of people in need as a result of the economic and emotional impact of the pandemic," said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, National Commander of The Salvation Army.

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  • "Since last March, The Salvation Army has been hard at work serving the increase of people in need as a result of the economic and emotional impact of the pandemic," said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, National Commander of The Salvation Army.
  • "Through donors like Dr. Buzz Aldrin, we're able to continue providing support to those most affected by the pandemic.
  • Donations made to The Salvation Army provide programs and services to more than 23 million people each year.
  • The donation to The Salvation Army adds to the growing list of support efforts for COVID-19 victims that Dr. Aldrin has led.

Military Intelligence Leader Lt. Gen. James Clapper Joins LookingGlass Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Reston, VA., Feb. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, a leader in operationalizing threat intelligence, announced the appointment today of Lt. Gen. James Clapper to its Advisory Board.

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  • Reston, VA., Feb. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, a leader in operationalizing threat intelligence, announced the appointment today of Lt. Gen. James Clapper to its Advisory Board.
  • In that position, he led the United States intelligence community and served as the top intelligence advisor to the President.
  • In addition, he simultaneously served as the first director of defense intelligence within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
  • Following his retirement from the military, Clapper worked in industry for six years as an executive in three companies focused on the Intelligence Community.

Four-Star General Barry R. McCaffrey Joins Juvare Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Juvare LLC , the leader in enhanced situation awareness and common operational picture software, announced today that retired U.S. Army General Barry R. McCaffrey has joined the organization's board of directors.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Juvare LLC , the leader in enhanced situation awareness and common operational picture software, announced today that retired U.S. Army General Barry R. McCaffrey has joined the organization's board of directors.
  • The appointment of General McCaffrey will provide guidance as Juvare expands its leading role as a program of record across the federal and defense space.
  • "We couldn't be more excited to have General McCaffrey join the board at Juvare," said Bob Watson, President and CEO of Juvare.
  • Upon his board appointment with Juvare, General McCaffrey said, "Situational awareness is the driver of effective command and control and is critical to decisive response and mission assurance.

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Receives the COVID-19 Vaccine and Urges Americans to Continue Taking Precautions

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot, USAF Colonel and Moonwalker, Dr. Buzz Aldrin received a COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot, USAF Colonel and Moonwalker, Dr. Buzz Aldrin received a COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.
  • "As we move forward into 2021, I want to send a message of hope and inspiration to the American people and to all the world help is here.
  • I am proud to step forward to take this safe coronavirus vaccine that is provided in record time for all the world; this effort truly is a miracle," Buzz Aldrin remarked.
  • I want to thank all the scientists, healthcare workers, and government officials who worked tirelessly to develop and distribute the COVID-19 vaccine quickly and safely.