Army Air Corps

Eisenhower Fellowships honors Steven Spielberg with 2024 Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships will award its highest honor, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service, to legendary film director Steven Spielberg for his extraordinary artistic achievements in presenting America's culture and history to the world and his enormous contributions to advancing global understanding.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships will award its highest honor, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service, to legendary film director Steven Spielberg for his extraordinary artistic achievements in presenting America's culture and history to the world and his enormous contributions to advancing global understanding.
  • The Chairman of Eisenhower Fellowships (EF), former U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates, will present the prestigious medal to Spielberg at the organization's 2024 Annual Awards Dinner on May 15 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
  • "Few people embody President Eisenhower's ideals in their life's work more than Steven Spielberg," Dr. Gates said.
  • "Few people embody President Eisenhower's ideals in their life's work more than Steven Spielberg," Dr. Gates said.

New Book Masterfully Tells the Stories Revealed by WWII Bomber Jacket Art

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Available here: Bomber Boys – WWII Flight Jacket Art is the most comprehensive visual record of A-2 jackets ever produced.

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  • Available here: Bomber Boys – WWII Flight Jacket Art is the most comprehensive visual record of A-2 jackets ever produced.
  • In combination with the art on the jackets, artifacts and personal accounts reveal each airman's journey in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
  • The 12 x 12, 398-page coffee-table book captures the imaginations of those unfamiliar with military folk art.
  • The book is suitable for middle-school and up and serves as an immersive introduction to understanding the experiences of WWII.

Steves Family Recognized for Historic Impact on Texas

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Monday, March 27, 2023

During the two-day 2023 Conference on Texas at the Witte Museum , the 12th annual Texas Trailblazers Award Luncheon honored the Steves family for their history of philanthropy and community involvement.

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  • During the two-day 2023 Conference on Texas at the Witte Museum , the 12th annual Texas Trailblazers Award Luncheon honored the Steves family for their history of philanthropy and community involvement.
  • In 1919, Edward’s son Albert Steves Sr. then opened Steves Sash and Door Company and began manufacturing millwork in San Antonio, which was later managed by his grandson, Marshall Steves, Sr.
  • In 1955, Marshall Steves Sr. made the decision to exclusively manufacture hollow core doors, which remains the core business of Steves & Sons today.
  • “While entrepreneurism was passed on generation to generation, so was the need for public service,” said Edward G. Steves, CEO of Steves & Sons, at the Texas Trailblazers Award Luncheon.

iCRYO Announces Newest American Hero Program Franchisees

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

HOUSTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iCRYO, the fast-growing recovery and wellness brand, has announced its newest American Hero Franchise Program franchisees, military veterans Steve Giordano and Annette Zamora-Giordano. The husband-and-wife duo are on track to open two new locations in Fort Worth and Lewisville, Texas.

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  • Emerging Recovery and Wellness Franchise to Add Two New Locations in Fort Worth and Lewisville, Texas
    HOUSTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iCRYO , the fast-growing recovery and wellness brand, has announced its newest American Hero Franchise Program franchisees, military veterans Steve Giordano and Annette Zamora-Giordano.
  • iCRYO's American Hero Franchise Program aims to create veteran-friendly franchise opportunities in growing communities.
  • "We established the American Hero Franchise to offer a unique opportunity for Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members interested in owning their own business."
  • The Giordano's join fellow iCRYO American Hero Franchise Program franchisees Travis Ala, Greg Christensen, David Buzzetti, Alex and Cecilia Prince, Shaun Six and Chris Cagle.

CrossFirst Bank Supports Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. Aviation Scholarship Program & Veterans Day Commemoration Event

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (Tbird2) announces that CrossFirst Bank, a subsidiary of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFB), is a sponsor of the Aviation Scholarship Program and Veterans Day Commemoration Event.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (Tbird2) announces that CrossFirst Bank, a subsidiary of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFB), is a sponsor of the Aviation Scholarship Program and Veterans Day Commemoration Event.
  • Since its inception on June 27, 1942, Thunderbird Field II graduated more than 5,500 men and women.
  • Within the facility, visitors can learn more about the Stearman aircraft and Arizona’s contribution to WWII, as well as Thunderbird Field II.
  • To learn more about the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. click here .

Joseph A. Hardy III, Founder of 84 Lumber, Nemacolin Resort and Hardy World, Passes Away at 100

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Hardy, the founder of 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Resort, was known for his vast success, growing 84 Lumber into a billion-dollar company.

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  • Hardy, the founder of 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Resort, was known for his vast success, growing 84 Lumber into a billion-dollar company.
  • Statement from the Hardy Family:
    "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph A. Hardy III.
  • Joseph Alexander Hardy was born January 7, 1923, in Pittsburgh, a son of Norman and Katherine Hardy.
  • Even after Hardy handed over control of 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Resort to his daughter Maggie Hardy, his vision continued to inspire both businesses.

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

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Monday, December 12, 2022

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.

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

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

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.

James Avery Partners with Von Maur to Bring Handcrafted Jewelry to the Midwest

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Monday, August 22, 2022

KERRVILLE, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- James Avery Artisan Jewelry announced today that it is partnering with Von Maur, a family-owned, Midwestern department store, to offer a selection of its jewelry. The partnership will launch both online and, in phases from August to October, to 37 Von Maur locations across 15 states.

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  • Since both James Avery Artisan Jewelry and Von Maur are family-owned companies, we both share the similar values and strive for integrity in how we treat our Associates and Customers," says John McCullough, CEO of James Avery.
  • Von Maur, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, will introduce James Avery to its loyal customer base, offering meaningful jewelry designed to connect people, their life events and celebrations.
  • "Von Maur looks forward to being able to service our customers with the best of James Avery," says Joy Place, Vice President of Merchandising at Von Maur.
  • Artisanship has always been paramount to James Avery Artisan Jewelry because it expresses the true meaning behind each design.

Pritzker Military Museum & Library Names Three Veterans as the Recipients of the 2022 Citizen Soldier Award

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Chicago, Ill., June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHICAGO June 22, 2022 The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Citizen Soldier Award: Lieutenant Colonel Enoch Woodhouse, Colonel Jack Jacobs and General Ann Dunwoody.

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  • Chicago, Ill., June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHICAGO June 22, 2022 The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Citizen Soldier Award: Lieutenant Colonel Enoch Woodhouse, Colonel Jack Jacobs and General Ann Dunwoody.
  • Citizen Soldier Award recipients are selected by a committee comprised of members of the Board of Directors and non-Board volunteers of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library and by Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), Chair and Founder of the Museum & Library.
  • The Museum & Library is proud to present its highest honor at the 2022 Liberty Gala to three exemplary individuals that embody the meaning of the Citizen Soldier, stated Pritzker Military Museum & Library Founder, Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired).
  • Lt. Col. Woodhouse, Col. Jacobs, and Gen. Dunwoody are extraordinary examples of what it means to be a citizen soldier, stated Susan Rifkin, Pritzker Military Museum & Library Interim President.