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To carry on Flying Tigers spirit, promote people-to-people friendship between China, U.S.

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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He thanked President Xi for caring for Flying Tigers veterans and their families, saying the Chinese president's recognition of the efforts made by the foundation in helping pass on and carry forward the spirit of the Flying Tigers was a huge encouragement to them.

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  • He thanked President Xi for caring for Flying Tigers veterans and their families, saying the Chinese president's recognition of the efforts made by the foundation in helping pass on and carry forward the spirit of the Flying Tigers was a huge encouragement to them.
  • Moyer and McMullen, both about 100 years old, are still working to promote people-to-people friendship between China and the United States.
  • Greene said the spirit of the Flying Tigers, transcending time and space and symbolizing friendship and cooperation, is a shared spiritual heritage of American and Chinese peoples.
  • Margaret Kincannon is the director of the Flying Tigers Friendship Schools and Youth Leadership Program under the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, and also a descendent of a Flying Tigers veteran.

United States Mint Announces Designs for the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) and U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), along with representatives from the Friends of the National World War II Memorial, to unveil the designs for the 2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program during a ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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  • Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) and U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), along with representatives from the Friends of the National World War II Memorial, to unveil the designs for the 2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program during a ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
  • United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Designers created all the designs, which were sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artists.
  • The inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “HALF DOLLAR.”
    “The Greatest Generation commemorative coin designs are emblematic of the National World War II Memorial and the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II,” said United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson.
  • “We hope this program will honor their unwavering courage and selfless spirit.”
    The on-sale date for products in the 2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program will be published on the Mint’s 2024 Product Schedule.

The Henry Ford Receives $3 Million from the Mort & Brigitte Harris Foundation

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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DEARBORN, Mich., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Henry Ford announced today that it has received a $3 million gift from the Mort & Brigitte Harris Foundation.

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  • DEARBORN, Mich., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Henry Ford announced today that it has received a $3 million gift from the Mort & Brigitte Harris Foundation.
  • "We are so honored and humbled by the Harris Foundation's generosity," said Patricia Mooradian, President and CEO of The Henry Ford.
  • In addition to the Mort Harris Health and Wellness Center, The Henry Ford will also recognize Mort Harris and the Foundation's generosity by naming the central gallery space within the Heroes of the Sky exhibitionThe Mort Harris Aviation Gallery.
  • Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, the Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school.

Wreaths Across America to Add Ceremonial Wreath Representing the United States Space Force

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the addition of the United States Space Force to the set of ceremonial wreaths that are provided to all participating locations nationwide to be used on National Wreaths Across America Day this year scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021.

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  • COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the addition of the United States Space Force to the set of ceremonial wreaths that are provided to all participating locations nationwide to be used on National Wreaths Across America Day this year scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021.
  • This is the eighth ceremonial wreath with corresponding service flag to be provided by the organization to all registered, participating locations.
  • The ceremonial wreaths represent each branch of the service, and POW/MIA, and are encouraged to be on display as part of each National Wreaths Across America Day ceremony held.
  • The U.S. Space Force organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force.

America’s VetDogs Reaches $1.25 Million Donation Milestone

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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The organizations have achieved a major donation goal of $1.25 million via the proceeds raised through treat sales of Americas VetDogs Skin & Coat Formula Dog Treats, and more recently, Americas VetDogs Training Treats.

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  • The organizations have achieved a major donation goal of $1.25 million via the proceeds raised through treat sales of Americas VetDogs Skin & Coat Formula Dog Treats, and more recently, Americas VetDogs Training Treats.
  • By purchasing Americas VetDogs Treats , pet parents and their best friends help to support Americas VetDogs, a national non-profit that trains and provides assistance dogs to veterans and first responders with disabilities at no charge.
  • In 2020, Bil-Jac introduced Americas VetDogs Training Treat, which bears the emblem Official Training Treat of Americas VetDogs, to further the mission to support Americas VetDogs alongside the well-received Americas VetDogs Skin & Coat Formula Dog Treats.
  • Americas VetDogs trainers use Americas VetDogs Training Treats as a high-value, positive reinforcement treat to motivate and train for a variety of intricate service dog tasks along with traditional food rewards, clicker training and high praise.

NoviSphere™ Installs Three Pathogen-Eradication Units At Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NoviSphere , a developer of comprehensive rarified-environment solutions, today announced it has installed three NoviSphere PE 254 pathogen-eradication units at Green Bay [Wis.] Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB), just five months after launching the company and product in November 2020.

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  • ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NoviSphere , a developer of comprehensive rarified-environment solutions, today announced it has installed three NoviSphere PE 254 pathogen-eradication units at Green Bay [Wis.] Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB), just five months after launching the company and product in November 2020.
  • GRB selected the units to help take its "New Level of Clean" initiative to a whole new level.
  • NoviSphere delivers scientifically proven UV-C light, together with proprietary baffling technology, to kill 99.99% of airborne pathogens, including the coronavirus.
  • GRB is the first airport in the country to install the NoviSphere PE 254 systems.