Civil awards and decorations of the United States

NASA Remembers Annie Glenn

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement on the passing of Annie Glenn, wife of former NASA astronaut Sen. John Glenn:

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  • WASHINGTON, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement on the passing of Annie Glenn, wife of former NASA astronaut Sen. John Glenn:
    "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Annie Glenn.
  • A stalwart member of the space and military communities, her courageous support of her legendary husband John was unmatched.
  • "She provided an example for other women who followed to face the challenges of being part of our nation's space program, and the stress of having spouses in combat.
  • "The Glenns dedication to each other is well known, and we looked to them as an unmatched example of the strength and compassion that a lifetime of devotion creates.

Medal of Honor Recipient Ronald J. Shurer II Passes Away at 41

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Friday, May 15, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Ronald J. Shurer II, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Washington, DC, at the age of 41.

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Ronald J. Shurer II, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Washington, DC, at the age of 41.
  • In the battle that followed, Shurer repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire, including snipers and grenades, to retrieve and treat wounded comrades.
  • The 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.
  • Although it is common to refer to the Medal as the Congressional Medal of Honor, it is simply named the Medal of Honor, although, as stated, the Congress did establish the Society as the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Supports Victims of COVID-19 by Autographing Special Post-Moon Visit Quarantine Picture

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --If anyone knows what being in quarantine feels like, it's Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot, USAF Colonel and Moonwalker, Dr. Buzz Aldrin.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --If anyone knows what being in quarantine feels like, it's Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot, USAF Colonel and Moonwalker, Dr. Buzz Aldrin.
  • He, together with the Apollo XI crew, were isolated in a Mobile Quarantine Facility (a.k.a.
  • During these trying times, this historic print of the Apollo XI crew in quarantine talking with President Nixon after returning from the Moon has more significance than ever.
  • In recounting the quarantine period that Buzz Aldrin spent with fellow astronauts Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins following their historic lunar mission, Buzz Aldrin observed, "Having taken 'social distancing' to an extreme at the moon, quarantine was manageable.

JA New York Partners Honored By Junior Achievement With A U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Junior Achievement USA (JA) today announced that it will honor several of Junior Achievement of New York's corporate partners with Gold, Silver, and Bronze level 2018-2019 U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award for providing at least 15,000, 10,000, 5,000 volunteer hours respectively to local Junior Achievement offices during the 2018-2019 school year.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Junior Achievement USA (JA) today announced that it will honor several of Junior Achievement of New York's corporate partners with Gold, Silver, and Bronze level 2018-2019 U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award for providing at least 15,000, 10,000, 5,000 volunteer hours respectively to local Junior Achievement offices during the 2018-2019 school year.
  • The Council created the President's Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor individuals who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.
  • In 2006, Junior Achievement became an official certifying organization for this award, which recognizes corporations with a U.S. presence that provide volunteers to teach JA programs anywhere in the world.
  • "Junior Achievement volunteers help build communities by empowering the next generation's success," said Keith Pinniger, JA New York Board Chair and Managing Director of Citigroup.

Junior Achievement Honors 49 Organizations With U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Junior Achievement USA (JA) announced today that it will honor 49 organizations with the 2018-2019 U.S. President's Volunteer Service Awards.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Junior Achievement USA (JA) announced today that it will honor 49 organizations with the 2018-2019 U.S. President's Volunteer Service Awards.
  • The organizations receiving the awards provided Junior Achievement with significant volunteer resources during the 2018-2019 school year.
  • The Council created the President's Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor individuals who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.
  • The following organizations are recipients of the 2018-2019 U.S. President's Volunteer Service Awards, as determined by Junior Achievement USA:

Vapotherm Announces Appointment of Lance Berry to Board of Directors and the Retirement of Neal Armstrong

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Mr. Berry replaces Neal Armstrong, whose retirement was effective upon Mr. Berrys appointment.

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  • Mr. Berry replaces Neal Armstrong, whose retirement was effective upon Mr. Berrys appointment.
  • We are delighted that Lance is joining our Board of Directors and will be serving as the Chair of the Audit Committee.
  • We welcome him to the Vapotherm Board of Directors and look forward to working with him in the years to come.
  • Mr. Armstrong has served on the Board since 2007 and is the current Chair of the Audit Committee.

Service by Medallion Wins the 2019 Building Service Contractors Association International Arthur C. Barraclough Company Community Service Award

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Service by Medallion, one of the largest contract cleaning and workplace service companies in California, has been awarded the 2019 Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) Arthur C. Barraclough Company Community Service Award.

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  • Service by Medallion, one of the largest contract cleaning and workplace service companies in California, has been awarded the 2019 Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) Arthur C. Barraclough Company Community Service Award.
  • We are proud of our Medallion Cares giving back program, as it represents a meaningful part of our corporate culture.
  • Service by Medallion won this award for their charitable stewardship, community development initiatives, and volunteering efforts.
  • The Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) gave Service by Medallion $1,000 for their determined community service efforts.

Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Appoints Gregory Kehoe as General Counsel

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Monday, July 22, 2019

TAMPA, Fla., July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation ( www.themedalofhonor.com ) has appointed Gregory Kehoe, from the GreenbergTraurig firm, to its Board of Directors as General Counsel.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation ( www.themedalofhonor.com ) has appointed Gregory Kehoe, from the GreenbergTraurig firm, to its Board of Directors as General Counsel.
  • "I look forward to working with my fellow-Directors to help the Foundation staff preserve the legacy of the Medal of Honor, its values and the legacy of the Recipients who wear the Medal."
  • The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation was founded in 1999 by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to perpetuate the legacy of the Medal.
  • The Foundation also supports the important work of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society .

Greg Welteroth Joins Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation

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Monday, July 22, 2019

TAMPA, Fla., July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation ( www.themedalofhonor.com ) has appointed Greg Welteroth, chief executive officer, Welteroth Enterprises, to its Board of Directors.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation ( www.themedalofhonor.com ) has appointed Greg Welteroth, chief executive officer, Welteroth Enterprises, to its Board of Directors.
  • "Greg has been a steadfast supporter of the Medal of Honor Recipients and the Foundation for many years," said Louis Chnevert, Foundation chairman.
  • Welteroth also devotes a significant portion of his time to increasing awareness for Veteran's mental health through the Resurrecting Lives Foundation and preserving the legacy of honor and sacrifice through the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation.
  • The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation was founded in 1999 by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to perpetuate the legacy of the Medal.

Veterans Advantage Co-Founder and CEO Joins Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation

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Monday, July 22, 2019

TAMPA, Fla., July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation ( www.themedalofhonor.com ) has appointed Scott Higgins, co-founder and CEO of Veterans Advantage to its Board of Directors.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation ( www.themedalofhonor.com ) has appointed Scott Higgins, co-founder and CEO of Veterans Advantage to its Board of Directors.
  • "He is committed to strengthening our support for the Medal of Honor Recipients and the mission of the Foundation."
  • "It is a great honor to serve on the Foundation Board and to serve the Recipients of the Medal of Honor," said Higgins.
  • The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation was founded in 1999 by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to perpetuate the legacy of the Medal.