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NUCOR ANNOUNCES LARGEST SINGLE GIFT TO GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night at With Honor Action's biennial dinner with the bipartisan veterans who serve in the For Country Caucus in Congress, Nucor Corporation, North America's largest steel producer, and the Nucor Charitable Foundation announced a donation of $2.5 million, which includes the steel to build the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial. The Memorial will be located between the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall.

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  • The Memorial will be located between the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall.
  • More than 7,000 American service members have made the ultimate sacrifice and laid down their lives in the line of duty.
  • "The Foundation is humbled and honored to accept Nucor's generous contribution to the Memorial—the largest single gift in our organization's history," said GWOT Memorial Foundation President and CEO, Michael "Rod" Rodriguez, a retired Army Green Beret who served ten combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • "It is exciting to say that American-made Nucor steel will help embody the strength and resilience of the heroes who have served and sacrificed in the Global War on Terrorism.

Garmin smartwatches help launch U.S. Space Force fitness study

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin smartwatches are being deployed by the thousands to help assess the physical fitness of U.S. Space Force Guardians, the company (NYSE: GRMN) announced today. Commissioned by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the two-year study will explore the effectiveness of smartwatch technology to supplant annual physical fitness assessments.

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  • OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin smartwatches are being deployed by the thousands to help assess the physical fitness of U.S. Space Force Guardians, the company (NYSE: GRMN) announced today.
  • Commissioned by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the two-year study will explore the effectiveness of smartwatch technology to supplant annual physical fitness assessments.
  • "Garmin is gratified to be part of this exciting research effort that will help ensure Space Force Guardians are physically prepared to perform their duties.
  • — Scott Burgett, Senior Director of Garmin Health Engineering
    Guardians who actively participate in the study will be exempt from U.S. Air Force physical fitness assessments.

DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVES THE BRONZE AWARD FROM THE DEFENCE EMPLOYER RECOGITION SCHEME (ERS)

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Hampshire, United Kingdom, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CODAN/DTC (Domo Tactical Communications) is proud to announce that it has received the Bronze Award from the Defense Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) after signing The Armed Forces Covenant, a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families.

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  • Hampshire, United Kingdom, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CODAN/DTC (Domo Tactical Communications) is proud to announce that it has received the Bronze Award from the Defense Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) after signing The Armed Forces Covenant, a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families.
  • The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same.
  • The Covenant brings together the government, businesses, local authorities, charities, and the public in order to support those who serve.
  • DTC is very proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and support members of the Armed Services and their families.

Graphite One Awarded $37.5 Million Department of Defense Grant Under the Defense Production Act

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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The DoD grant to Graphite One follows the designation of graphite as one of the battery materials deemed under the DPA law to be "essential to the national defense."

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  • The DoD grant to Graphite One follows the designation of graphite as one of the battery materials deemed under the DPA law to be "essential to the national defense."
  • The DPA funding allows G1 to accelerate its Feasibility Study covering its Graphite Creek Project 35 miles north of Nome, Alaska.
  • "This Department of Defense grant underscores our confidence in our strategy to build a 100% U.S.-based advanced graphite supply chain – from mining to refining to recycling.
  • With the United States currently 100 percent import dependent for natural graphite, Graphite One is planning to develop a complete U.S.-based, advanced graphite supply chain solution anchored by the Graphite Creek resource.

Accenture Federal Services Wins $98M Defense Health Agency Award

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Accenture Federal Services has won a $98 million award from the Defense Health Agency to operate and enhance the Joint Medical Common Operating Picture (MedCOP).

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  • Accenture Federal Services has won a $98 million award from the Defense Health Agency to operate and enhance the Joint Medical Common Operating Picture (MedCOP).
  • The platform provides medical command and control situational awareness for the Department of Defense, combatant commands, and the Armed Services.
  • “Accenture Federal Services is honored to be tapped to lead data synchronization across multiple network domains and deliver near real-time collaboration and information sharing globally inside and outside the medical community.”
    The specific capabilities and services Accenture Federal Services will deliver include cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, agile software development, field service engineering, user adoption, as well as training support across the Armed Services.
  • “Accenture Federal Services is proud to partner with the Program Executive Office, Defense Healthcare Management Systems to optimize this mission-critical platform,” said Chris Van Berkel, an Accenture Federal Services managing director and military health lead.

G-FORM® AWARDED $1.2M RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY U.S. ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND TO ADVANCE NEXT LEVEL WARFIGHTER PROTECTION

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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DEVCOM SC, the Army's technology leader, ensures the dominance of Army capabilities by creating, integrating, and delivering technology-enabled solutions to our Soldiers.

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  • DEVCOM SC, the Army's technology leader, ensures the dominance of Army capabilities by creating, integrating, and delivering technology-enabled solutions to our Soldiers.
  • The G-Form OTAp is for research and development of a prototype to create cutting edge soldier protection by utilizing its proprietary SmartFlex technology.
  • G-Form will apply its material science expertise to develop improved shock-attenuation products that provide the most advanced knee, elbow, and head protection available to the warfighter.
  • The men and women of G-Form produce and develop a range of advanced protection products for our troops in the field and contribute to national defense.

American Public University System Appoints U.S. Army Lieutenant General David Halverson (Retired) to Board of Trustees

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) today announced that U.S. Army LTG (R) David D. Halverson has been appointed to its Board of Trustees.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) today announced that U.S. Army LTG (R) David D. Halverson has been appointed to its Board of Trustees.
  • An experienced strategic leader, Halverson is Chairman and CEO of Cypress International, a consulting firm focused on defense and homeland security.
  • Halverson replaces Dr. Lucie Lapovsky, who has served on the Board for almost 20 years.
  • Halverson serves on numerous boards including the Armed Services YMCA; the West Point Society of DC; the MITRE Army Board of Advisors; and the Army West Point Athletic Association.

Former Michigan, NFL Star Jon Runyan to Headline June 13 Event to Benefit the National Nonprofit SoldierStrong Dedicated to Helping Military Veterans

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former University of Michigan and NFL standout Jon Runyan will headline a June event in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., to benefit SoldierStrong, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans take their next steps forward in life after service.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former University of Michigan and NFL standout Jon Runyan will headline a June event in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., to benefit SoldierStrong, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans take their next steps forward in life after service.
  • Runyan, a Flint native, played for the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans from 1996 to 1999, the Philadelphia Eagles from 2000 to 2008, and the San Diego Chargers in 2009.
  • Founded in 2009, SoldierStrong has donated more than $5.4 million in advanced medical technology to date and more than $500,000 in scholarships.
  • Donations include 30 SoldierSuits, 30 BraveMind virtual reality systems, three iBOT ® Personal Mobility Devices and 10 REAL Recovery systems.

The FEND Off Fentanyl Act Offers a Path Forward on Tackling America's Fentanyl Crisis

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Policy Ventures Action (APVA) strongly supports the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act. This legislation was introduced on a bipartisan basis and seeks to crack down on the fentanyl supply chain to protect American citizens from the deadly product.

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  • American Policy Ventures Action commends the introduction of the bipartisan FEND Off Fentanyl Act and urges passage.
  • WASHINGTON, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Policy Ventures Action (APVA) strongly supports the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act.
  • With China and Mexico remaining the primary source of fentanyl substance trafficking, sanctions are needed to target the illicit fentanyl supply chain.
  • Americans want decisive action on this emergency, and lawmakers must come together to deliver with the FEND Off Fentanyl Act.

Sens. Tester and Moran, Reps. Takano and Bost to Receive Military Officers Association of America's Annual Awards for Supporting Servicemembers and Veterans

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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), Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) each will receive the Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award.

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  • ), Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) each will receive the Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award.
  • The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and the Arizona Coalition for Military Families each will receive MOAA's Distinguished Service Award.
  • TAPS was an integral partner in securing the passage of the PACT Act and a staunch advocate for veterans and survivors.
  • "They are truly making a profound difference for our men and women in uniform, our veterans, families, caregivers and survivors."