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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Student Awarded Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. Aviation Scholarship

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2") announced a 2023 Aviation Scholarship has been awarded to Payson Duane (“Duane”), an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (“ERAU”) junior earning a Bachelor of Science in Aviation with a minor in Spanish Communications.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2") announced a 2023 Aviation Scholarship has been awarded to Payson Duane (“Duane”), an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (“ERAU”) junior earning a Bachelor of Science in Aviation with a minor in Spanish Communications.
  • Tbird2 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Scottsdale, Arizona, honoring all military veterans, creating unique educational opportunities for Arizona students studying all aspects of aviation, and supporting Dogs4Vets.
  • He was deployed to the Middle East combat zone in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve.
  • His focus and determination regarding his future in aviation, including his leadership skills he developed in the military were undeniable.

Sierra Space Makes Key Executive Hire as First Dream Chaser® Spaceplane Enters Final Production Phase

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Sierra Space , a leading pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, announced today that a seasoned aerospace executive has joined the company’s leadership ranks as the first Dream Chaser spaceplane nears completion.

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  • Sierra Space , a leading pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, announced today that a seasoned aerospace executive has joined the company’s leadership ranks as the first Dream Chaser spaceplane nears completion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230118005336/en/
    Steve Berroth will serve as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sierra Space's Space Transportation sector as the first Dream Chaser spaceplane nears completion.
  • “I am delighted to welcome Steve to Sierra Space’s senior leadership team,” said Tom Vice, Sierra Space CEO.
  • “It is a privilege to join Sierra Space at such a pivotal moment in the company’s upward trajectory,” said Berroth.

MORE THAN 1,000 VOLUNTEERS TO CELEBRATE MLK DAY OF SERVICE AT THE LOS ANGELES MEMORIAL COLISEUM

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Works invites the Los Angeles community to kick off 2023 in service at the largest volunteer event in LA commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy. At the LA Memorial Coliseum in 1964, Dr. King addressed 15,000 Angelenos on the issues of race relations and human dignity. In 2023, L.A. Works continues our long tradition of honoring Dr. King's legacy on the national holiday by empowering Angelenos to take collective action in the fight for food and climate justice.

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  • SPONSORS INCLUDE: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, California Volunteers (Office of the Governor), Jonathan Club, KCET, LISTOS California, Los Angeles Magazine, NBCUniversal, Kaiser Permanente, Target, Cohn Reznick, Discover Los Angeles, Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects, Los Angeles Football Club, Los Angeles Lakers, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, University of LaVerne, Wescom Foundation, Albertson's, and the Canadian Consulate.
  • For more than 30 years, L.A. Works has mobilized Angelenos as volunteers to strengthen the fabric of Los Angeles.
  • The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a living memorial to all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War I, has been a civic treasure for generations of Angelenos.
  • Located in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, the Coliseum is a 77,500 capacity multi-purpose stadium which opened in 1923.

Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. Awards Aviation Scholarship to Pima Community College Student

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2") announced it has awarded an Aviation Scholarship to Azaria Burnell, a Pima Community College (“PCC”) student pursuing her Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certification.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2") announced it has awarded an Aviation Scholarship to Azaria Burnell, a Pima Community College (“PCC”) student pursuing her Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certification.
  • I also thank Zulma Tapia, Donor Relations Coordinator, Pima Community College Foundation, and Karla Gonzalez-Quezada, Assistant Director of Scholarships and Outreach, Pima Community College, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, for their tireless assistance regarding our Aviation Scholarship Program.”
    About Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc.
    Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 2014 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • Thunderbird Field II graduated over 5,500 men and women pilots, many of whom saw military action in Europe and the Pacific.
  • The Aviation Scholarship Program provides scholarships to veteran and non-veteran Arizona resident students who meet specific criteria and are attending Arizona State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Cochise College, Pima Community College, or Yavapai College.

RAYMOND AND ITS SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT CENTERS GIVE BACK TO NORTH AMERICAN COMMUNITIES IN 2022

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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GREENE, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2022, The Raymond Corporation and its network of Solutions and Support Centers have been continuing to support communities across North America. For 100 years, Raymond's recipe for success has included prioritizing fundamental company values — including respect for people and innovation — which fuel the company and its associates to go above and beyond for local communities.

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  • From setting world records to monetary donations and volunteer opportunities, Raymond's network continues to support communities in its centennial
    GREENE, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2022, The Raymond Corporation and its network of Solutions and Support Centers have been continuing to support communities across North America.
  • "A momentous example of that began in 1965, when George Raymond Sr. and George Raymond Jr. began the Raymond Foundation to help support the local community surrounding Raymond's headquarters.
  • The Raymond Corporation continues that tradition and funds numerous projects annually to support the greater community."
  • Raymond wasable to continue its virtual National Manufacturing Day event, inviting students from across North America to attend the event remotely.

Cochise College Student Receives Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. Aviation Scholarship Award

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (Tbird2") announced it has awarded an Aviation Scholarship to Melinda Rice, a Cochise College (CC) student pursuing her Professional Pilot Technology Associate of General Studies degree.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (Tbird2") announced it has awarded an Aviation Scholarship to Melinda Rice, a Cochise College (CC) student pursuing her Professional Pilot Technology Associate of General Studies degree.
  • About Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc.
    Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 2014 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • During World War II, an airfield named Thunderbird Field II was built for the sole purpose of training U.S. Army Air Corps pilots in 1942.
  • The Aviation Scholarship Program provides scholarships to veteran and non-veteran Arizona resident students who meet specific criteria and are attending Arizona State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Cochise College, Pima Community College, or Yavapai College.

CACI Named to Forbes Best Employer for Veterans 2022

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CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that it has been named to the Forbes 2022 list of Americas Best Employers for Veterans.

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  • CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that it has been named to the Forbes 2022 list of Americas Best Employers for Veterans.
  • This is CACIs third consecutive year being named to the list.
  • CACI has approximately 22,000 employees, 38% of whom are veterans, military spouses, or current members of the National Guard and Reserves.
  • John Mengucci , CACI President and Chief Executive Officer, said, It is an honor to have so many veterans as part of our workforce, providing invaluable technology and expertise across the federal government.

Bancroft Capital and CEO Cauldon Quinn Named 2022 Veteran of Influence Honoree

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Bancroft Capital CEO Cauldon Quinn has been named a 2022 Veteran of Influence Honoree by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

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  • Bancroft Capital CEO Cauldon Quinn has been named a 2022 Veteran of Influence Honoree by the Philadelphia Business Journal.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221117005996/en/
    Bancroft Capital CEO Cauldon Quinn accepts his award as a Veteran of Influence from the Philadelphia Business Journal.
  • Its a privilege to be recognized as a Veteran of Influence by the Philadelphia Business Journal, said Quinn.
  • Co-founded in 2017 by Quinn, a disabled Navy veteran, Bancroft Capital is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Institutional Brokerage and Capital Markets services with a strong commitment to service: service to clients, country, and veterans.

TOOTRiS Joins Forces With Military OneSource to Provide Child Care Assistance to Military Families

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, TOOTRiS, the largest network and first real-time Child Care platform in the country, has launched Operation Child Care - providing free year-long premium access for military families to tap into more than 180,000 state-licensed Child Care providers to secure reliable and affordable care.

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  • In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, TOOTRiS, the largest network and first real-time Child Care platform in the country, has launched Operation Child Care - providing free year-long premium access for military families to tap into more than 180,000 state-licensed Child Care providers to secure reliable and affordable care.
  • Military OneSource , a Department of Defense-funded program that connects military families to valuable community resources, recognizes those challenges and has enlisted TOOTRiS to join its Community Resource Finder to help.
  • Through TOOTRiS, military families will now be able to:
    Search for 24/7 Child Care near their home, base, or work.
  • TOOTRiS is the first and only universal Child Care platform that converges private and public Child Care stakeholders (Family Child Care homes and Center-based providers, parents, agencies, and employers) into a unified, real-time technology platform enabling employers to offer fully-managed Child Care Benefits to their workforce.

VETERANS GIFTED WITH NEW FLOORS AT HOME FROM LEADING FLOORING DISTRIBUTOR GALLEHER

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Galleher LLC, one of the nation's largest flooring distributors, is celebrating Veterans Day this year with its partners at Building Homes for Heroes, a national non-profit organization that strives to build or renovate quality homes and gift the homes to severely injured veterans nationwide, mortgage free. Building Homes for Heroes recognizes the tremendous sacrifices of men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces by supporting the needs of severely wounded or disabled soldiers and their families.

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  • Galleher marks Veterans Day with Building Homes for Heroes to help injured veterans in need.
  • The first home with all new donated floors by Galleher was recently completed in The Villages, Florida.
  • "We are thankful toeveryone at Galleher for their partnership to provide resilient flooring to our veteran's homes," noted Andy Pujol, Executive Director of Building Homes for Heros.
  • Galleher, including its commercial division Galleher Commercial, is one of the top three wholesale flooring distributors in the U.S. with 400+ employees and 36 locations across seven states.