Legion in popular culture

Legendary Broadcaster Jim Bohannon is Dead at 78

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Monday, November 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Medias (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One today announced that veteran broadcaster Jim Bohannon has died at 78.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Medias (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One today announced that veteran broadcaster Jim Bohannon has died at 78.
  • Jim Bohannon was a thoughtful and gracious gentleman, undoubtedly one of Americas top radio personalities.
  • It was a privilege and honor to work with Jim and carry The Jim Bohannon Show, said Suzanne Grimes, Executive Vice President Marketing, Cumulus Media and President, Westwood One.
  • Jim Bohannon hosted The Jim Bohannon Show for 30 years each weeknight from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (ET) on more than 300 radio stations across the nation.

Henry Repeating Arms Honors Veterans With $325,000 Donations

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Friday, November 11, 2022

RICE LAKE, Wis., Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since March 1997, Henry Repeating Arms has been building America's favorite lever-action rifles, honoring the country's military heroes, and proudly supporting the organizations dedicated to bettering the lives of those who have fought and served. For this Veterans Day, as an extension of Henry Repeating Arms' twenty-five-year support and as part of their $1,000,000 anniversary pledge, the company recently presented cash donations to Disabled American Veterans, Building Homes for Heroes, and the National Veterans Foundation, for a total of more than $325,000 donated to military veterans' organizations this year.

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  • For this Veterans Day, as an extension of Henry Repeating Arms' twenty-five-year support and as part of their $1,000,000 anniversary pledge, the company recently presented cash donations to Disabled American Veterans, Building Homes for Heroes, and the National Veterans Foundation, for a total of more than $325,000 donated to military veterans' organizations this year.
  • On October 22nd, Henry Repeating Arms Communications Director, Dan Clayton-Luce, presented the National Veterans Foundation with a check for $50,000 during their 37th-anniversary celebration in Los Angeles, California.
  • For more information about Henry Repeating Arms and its products, visit henryusa.com or call 866-200-2354 for a free catalog.
  • Visit Henry Repeating Arms online at henryusa.com , on Facebook at facebook.com/HenryRepeating , and @henry_rifles on Instagram.

SPARTANSWORD.ORG STRIKES STRATEGIC VETERANS DAY PARTNERSHIP WITH CBD MANUFACTURER WARFIGHTER HEMP

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Friday, November 11, 2022

DENVER, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Warfighter Hemp (www.warfighterhemp.com) the military Veterans' choice in hemp-derived CBD products, and the Veteran-founded 501(c)3 Spartan Sword (www.spartansword.org) announced a first-of-its-kind exclusive multi-year strategic partnership that elevates CBD visibility to Veterans, first responders and their families in North America. The news coincides fittingly with Veterans Day.

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  • Spartan Sword Supports Veterans Who Pledge to Help Stop Veteran Suicide; Partnership Elevates CBD Visibility
    DENVER, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Warfighter Hemp ( www.warfighterhemp.com ) the military Veterans' choice in hemp-derived CBD products, and the Veteran-founded 501(c)3 Spartan Sword ( www.spartansword.org ) announced a first-of-its-kind exclusive multi-year strategic partnership that elevates CBD visibility to Veterans, first responders and their families in North America.
  • With this partnership, Spartan Sword becomes the first nationally known Veteran non-profit to form a sponsorship agreement with a CBD company, making Warfighter Hemp the "Official CBD of Veterans."
  • In honor of Veterans Day and the strategic partnership announced between SpartanSword.org and Warfighter Hemp, Warfighter Hemp is offering a 55% discount off all products from Veterans Day, November 11 thru the entire weekend ending on November 13th.
  • Through the partnership, Warfighter Hemp will have a premiere brand presence at Spartan Sword Veteran events, including this year's Veterans Day Parade in New York City.

USIC Is Hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony at Its Indianapolis Headquarters in Honor of the Nearly 10% of Its Workforce Who Are Veterans

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Monday, November 7, 2022

The company is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m.

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  • The company is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m.
  • ET at its corporate headquarters, located at 9045 River Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
  • At USIC, we are proud to have such a significant number of military veterans among our workforce, USIC President & CEO Mike Ryan stated.
  • We look forward to hosting the American Legion this Veterans Day as we honor our veterans for their bravery, service, and sacrifice.

Administrator Guzman Announces Path Forward for Veteran Small Business Certification Program

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

As we celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week, I am proud that the SBA is designing its new Veteran Small Business Certification Program to be the gold standard in customer experience and support to ensure we grow our base of veteran federal contractors, said Administrator Guzman.

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  • As we celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week, I am proud that the SBA is designing its new Veteran Small Business Certification Program to be the gold standard in customer experience and support to ensure we grow our base of veteran federal contractors, said Administrator Guzman.
  • The decision to extend the certification will make a real difference for our nations veteran business owners as we move forward with transitioning this certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs, said Larry Stubblefield, Associate Administrator for the SBAs Office of Veterans Business Development.
  • The announcement of the one-year extension for both veteran and service-disabled veteran small business owners further demonstrates the SBAs dedication to helping the veteran small business community succeed and thrive.
  • For the latest information on the Veteran Small Business Certification program, visit www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/veteran-... or email [email protected] .

Berry Aviation awarded American Legion Large Employer of Veterans Award

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

The National Commander of the American Legion, Paul E. Dillard and the Veterans Employment & Education Commission Chairman James LaCoursiere recently recognized Berry Aviation Inc. as the 2021 National level Employer of Veterans Award, Category I (large business with more than 200 employees).

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  • The National Commander of the American Legion, Paul E. Dillard and the Veterans Employment & Education Commission Chairman James LaCoursiere recently recognized Berry Aviation Inc. as the 2021 National level Employer of Veterans Award, Category I (large business with more than 200 employees).
  • The award was established in 1969 and consistently highlights those companies that exceed hiring goals and criteria to identify, recruit, assess, hire, and retain veterans for employment.
  • American Legion Posts from around the country submit eligible companies and packages are reviewed and selected by the commission on behalf of the national chapter.
  • Being nominated and winning this award is considered an exceptional honor by countless firms who assess and hire our nation's veterans for employment.

Historical Weapons Expert Brian Manifor Appointed Firearms Acquisitions & Promotions Specialist at Morphy Auctions

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

DENVER, Pa., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dan Morphy, founder and president of Morphy Auctions, takes great pleasure in announcing the appointment of Brian Manifor to the full-time position of Firearms Acquisitions & Promotions Specialist. For the past four years, Manifor has served as a consultant to Morphy's, utilizing his exceptional knowledge of Gold Rush, Western and Indian relics and art.

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  • A fifth-generation Californian and former USMC officer, Manifor will spearhead the Western states expansion of Morphy's Firearms, Militaria & Edged Weapons Division
    DENVER, Pa., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dan Morphy, founder and president of Morphy Auctions , takes great pleasure in announcing the appointment of Brian Manifor to the full-time position of Firearms Acquisitions & Promotions Specialist.
  • "I have a passion for deep historical research that articulates each item's full story in a catalog description.
  • In his new, full-time role as Morphy Auctions Firearms Acquisitions and Promotions specialist, Brian will develop and execute strategies to support the Western states expansion of Morphy Auctions' Firearms, Militaria and Edged Weapons Division.
  • To contact Brian Manifor about consigning to a future auction at Morphy's, call 877-968-8880, email [email protected] .

At Never Forget Concert, Tunnel to Towers Announces Six Mortgage Payoffs for Gold Star Families and Nashville Fallen First Responder Jeff Carson

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Saturday, May 14, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday night, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it's paid off the mortgages on homes of country singer turned police officer Jeff Carson and five Gold Star families.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday night, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it's paid off the mortgages on homes of country singer turned police officer Jeff Carson and five Gold Star families.
  • Following a patriotic parade down Broadway, Tunnel to Towers President and CEO Frank Siller kicked off the concert by announcing the Foundation paid off the Carson family's mortgage.
  • Tunnel to Towers also announced it paid off the mortgages on the Tennessee homes of five fallen military heroes.
  • For more about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and its commitment to DO GOOD, please visit T2T.org .

American Legion and EducationCounsel Announce Risk-Based Review Model to Protect Student Veterans and Taxpayers

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Monday, January 31, 2022

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Legion and EducationCounsel announced a new risk- based review model to protect student veterans and taxpayers and a comprehensive report demonstrating the effectiveness of these new reviews.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Legion and EducationCounsel announced a new risk- based review model to protect student veterans and taxpayers and a comprehensive report demonstrating the effectiveness of these new reviews.
  • "Risk-based reviews are a critical example of the federal government taking bipartisan action to protect student veterans and taxpayers, and this pilot shows that such a system works," said James LaCoursiere, American Legion Veterans Employment and Education Commission chairman.
  • "That's why the National Executive Committee of The American Legion unanimously supported a resolution to promptly adopt and deploy risk-based reviews to protect our veterans and the integrity of the GI Bill."
  • The risk-based review model was jointly designed and piloted by EducationCounsel and the National Association of State Approving Agencies (NASAA) over the past two years.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Sharon Merrell VP/GM of KBOI and KYUU in Boise, Idaho

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Sharon Merrell has been named VP/GM of KBOI (CBS) and KYUU (CW), Sinclairs television stations in Boise, Idaho.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Sharon Merrell has been named VP/GM of KBOI (CBS) and KYUU (CW), Sinclairs television stations in Boise, Idaho.
  • We are happy she has returned to Sinclair to lead KBOI and KYUU in Boise, said Rob Weisbord, President of Broadcast and Chief Advertising Revenue Officer for Sinclair.
  • Said Merrell, I am both thrilled and honored to be rejoining Sinclair Broadcast Group and leading the talented team in Boise.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news.