WWII

THE BIG SWELL IS COMING: PAPA'S PILAR RUM ANNOUNCES NEWEST LEGACY EDITION IN HONOR OF SURFING LEGEND GREG NOLL

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

KEY WEST, Fla., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Papa's Pilar Rum, the worldly-sourced and Florida-finished rum brand inspired by legendary novelist Ernest "Papa" Hemingway, announces availability of the latest rum in its Legacy series, Legacy Edition 2023, crafted in honor of surfing legend and big wave pioneer Greg Noll.

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  • KEY WEST, Fla., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Papa's Pilar Rum, the worldly-sourced and Florida-finished rum brand inspired by legendary novelist Ernest "Papa" Hemingway, announces availability of the latest rum in its Legacy series, Legacy Edition 2023, crafted in honor of surfing legend and big wave pioneer Greg Noll.
  • Papa's Pilar Rum introduces Legacy Edition 2023, crafted in honor of surfing legend and big wave pioneer Greg Noll.
  • "Much like Ernest Hemingway, Greg Noll was larger than life; he was a surfing trailblazer but also a committed craftsman.
  • "Working with the Papa's Pilar team and Hemingway family on this one-of-a-kind rum to celebrate my father has been an honor."

SALUTE TO SERVICE ADVANCES ASIAN VETERANS

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote positive public perception of Asian veterans and their legacy of service, Asian Hall of Fame presents Salute to Service on March 2, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PST at Biltmore Los Angeles, 501 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. Valet is $35 with event validation and dress code is suit and tie.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote positive public perception of Asian veterans and their legacy of service, Asian Hall of Fame presents Salute to Service on March 2, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PST at Biltmore Los Angeles, 501 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles.
  • Antonio Taguba states, "American society is weakened by marginalizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Native American veterans.
  • To amplify their mutual efforts to reverse the Rescission Act of 1946, Asian Hall of Fame awards the Asian Veterans Prize to The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project.
  • Asian Hall of Fame is a cultural, educational, and humanitarian charity that transforms public perception of Asian and Indigenous legacy.

U.S. Veterans Magazine Shines a Light on Love, Valor and Service in its February 15, 2024 Issue

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Veterans Magazine, a leading publication dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifices of veterans, proudly announces its upcoming issue available in print and digital format on February 15, 2024. This edition serves as a heartfelt tribute to transitioning veterans, and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to serving their country.

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  • The February 15, 2024 issue of U.S. Veterans Magazine honors transitioning veterans and military advocates.
  • Featuring Cole Hauser, Medal of Honor stories, Service Dog of the Year, and more, it celebrates service and showcases opportunities for veterans in business and education.
  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Veterans Magazine, a leading publication dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifices of veterans, proudly announces its upcoming issue available in print and digital format on February 15, 2024.
  • Service Dog of the Year and Leaders of the Year: The issue recognizes the bond between veterans and their service animals, showcasing the Service Dog of the Year.

New Book, Bomber Boys - Every Jacket Tells a Story

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Friday, January 26, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bomber Boys – WWII Flight Jacket Art tells the stories of over one hundred WWII painted bomber jackets, beautifully photographed, and each documented with the airmen who wore them.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bomber Boys – WWII Flight Jacket Art tells the stories of over one hundred WWII painted bomber jackets, beautifully photographed, and each documented with the airmen who wore them.
  • Understand what really happened when teenagers traded high school football jerseys for uniforms and jumped into cockpits to save the world.
  • Among the archival quality images is the gorgeous Heaven Scent jacket owned by airman Lewis Herron.
  • Bomber Boys – WWII Flight Jacket Art includes:
    Jackets representing all theaters of the war.

Pre-War Greats from Gregorie Neck Collection Join Growing Roster of Highlights for Broad Arrow Amelia Island Auction

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Formerly part of the esteemed Harrah Collection until 1973 before being purchased by avid collector and restorer Ed Morgan.

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  • Formerly part of the esteemed Harrah Collection until 1973 before being purchased by avid collector and restorer Ed Morgan.
  • Broad Arrow will kickstart its 2024 calendar with the company’s 2nd annual Amelia Auction.
  • Set for March 1-2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, the Amelia Auction will feature exceptional collector cars ranging from pre-War classics to modern supercars.
  • Collectors interested in consigning their car(s) to this world-class event are invited to contact a Broad Arrow specialist via broadarrowauctions.com .

Rudy R. Miller Creates a New Aviation Scholarship Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the College of Aviation, Prescott, Arizona Campus

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rudy R. Miller has awarded his first independent aviation scholarship to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, College of Aviation, Prescott, AZ, student Rachel Supergan. Ms. Supergan is a senior pursuing her bachelor degree in Air Traffic Management, with a minor in Advanced Meteorology, and anticipates graduating May 2024.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rudy R. Miller has awarded his first independent aviation scholarship to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, College of Aviation, Prescott, AZ, student Rachel Supergan.
  • In addition to earning her bachelor degree, maintaining a very high GPA, and being on the Dean’s List, she is a recipient of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Presidential Scholarship.
  • Rachel has obtained her licenses and certifications to be a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Instrument (CFII) rated pilot.
  • She is an off-campus, Prescott, Arizona, flight instructor for private, instrument, and commercial students, aka “Soaring with Supergan”.

Big Screen Entertainment Group Flying High Thanks to New Deal on Pilot’s Book

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is pleased to announce that its acclaimed World War II book, "Avenger Field," has garnered international recognition through its collaboration with a leading publisher specializing in military history narratives, Monroe Publications.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is pleased to announce that its acclaimed World War II book, "Avenger Field," has garnered international recognition through its collaboration with a leading publisher specializing in military history narratives, Monroe Publications.
  • In January, the book will make its debut at a prominent Florida air show and conference, marking the inaugural event in a series of international showcases throughout 2024.
  • These events will shine a well-deserved spotlight on the riveting account of these unsung aviation legends.
  • The book's continued acclaim, crafted by the talented team at Big Screen—Kimberley Kates, Catherine Taylor, and Sandro Monetti—has paved the way for this promising new chapter.

Montgomery’s 104-Year-old Congressional Medal Recipient to Attend Montgomery Film Festival’s Screening of “Black Uniform”

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the Montgomery Film Festival is screening “Black Uniform,” a newly completed documentary directed by filmmaker Robert Darwell, featuring the voices of 12 Black veterans who served within the ranges of WWII to present day.

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  • On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the Montgomery Film Festival is screening “Black Uniform,” a newly completed documentary directed by filmmaker Robert Darwell, featuring the voices of 12 Black veterans who served within the ranges of WWII to present day.
  • These servicemembers speak on why they enlisted and what they’ve given to their country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114240910/en/
    Montgomery’s 104-Year-Old Congressional Medal Recipient to attend Montgomery Film Festival’s screening of “Black Uniform”.
  • Darwell, along with Romay Davis, are scheduled to attend the Alabama premier of “Black Uniform” as part of the Montgomery Film Festival on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:30 pm Pacific at the Capri Theatre .

CuriosityStream Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI), a global factual entertainment company, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI), a global factual entertainment company, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • “Our third quarter results exceeded the high end of our guidance ranges as we delivered a second consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth and a fourth straight quarter of sequential Adjusted Free Cash Flow improvement,” said Clint Stinchcomb, President & CEO.
  • CuriosityStream expects the following for the fourth quarter of 2023:
    CuriosityStream will host a Q&A conference call today to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2023 results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time).
  • A live audio webcast of the call will be available on the CuriosityStream Investor Relations website at https://investors.curiositystream.com .

Sorenson Launches Sound Off Project to Support Veterans with Hearing Loss

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Sorenson provides innovative and easy-to-use communication solutions to those with eligible hearing loss who need captions to use a phone.

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  • Sorenson provides innovative and easy-to-use communication solutions to those with eligible hearing loss who need captions to use a phone.
  • We are dedicated to empowering military service members and veterans who live with hearing loss," said Jorge Rodriguez, CEO of Sorenson, which connects more than 140 million conversations across all business lines annually.
  • "This initiative is a call to action, a pledge from Sorenson to advocate for veterans; and, a commitment to support our Veteran communities."
  • "The Sound Off Project is a much-needed initiative to help to raise awareness about hearing loss and provide my fellow veterans with the support and resources they need.