Recipients of the Legion of Merit

Join the Navy SEAL Foundation (virtually) for a special Evening of Tribute

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Navy SEAL Foundation will host the first-of-its-kind hybrid Evening of Tribute on Thursday, September 3, at 7:00 pm Central Time.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Navy SEAL Foundation will host the first-of-its-kind hybrid Evening of Tribute on Thursday, September 3, at 7:00 pm Central Time.
  • With proceeds benefiting the Navy SEAL Foundation, the evening program will include keynote remarks from General James Mattis, USMC (Ret.
  • "Unfortunately, the global pandemic has forced the Navy SEAL Foundation to postpone most of its events, except one: our upcoming Evening of Tribute.
  • We invite you to join us virtually or contribute in support of the Navy SEAL Foundation," Loquercio said.

General John F. Campbell Joins Quintillion as Leadership Team Expands

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Monday, August 17, 2020
Military of the United States, Recipients of the Legion of Merit, United States Northern Command, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Charles H. Jacoby Jr.

John F. "JC" Campbell to its team as Special Counselor to the Board.

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  • John F. "JC" Campbell to its team as Special Counselor to the Board.
  • General Campbell brings extensive strategic, joint, operational, and security expertise to Quintillion.
  • The addition of General Campbell to Quintillion's senior team comes less than a month after General Charles Jacoby, former Commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM, joined Quintillion as a Senior Strategic Advisor.
  • General Campbell will be working closely with Quintillion in support of its federal government and strategic expansion plans and initiatives.

Dr. Travis Sample, Col. is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Recipients of the Legion of Merit, Military of the United States, Ho Chi Minh, Politics, Communist Party of Vietnam, Chuck Horner, Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base

As Professor of Organizational Behavior for the past 21 years, he served as the Chairman and Executive of many organizations at Shenandoah.

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  • As Professor of Organizational Behavior for the past 21 years, he served as the Chairman and Executive of many organizations at Shenandoah.
  • He is also privileged to serve as Faculty Athletics Representative and Executive Director of the Government and Public Affairs Committee.
  • His next assignment, for one year, was at the Defense Intelligence College at Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.
  • He then served one year flying air combat night missions over Ho Chi Minh Trail Vietnam out of Korat, AFB, Thailand.

Veteran Astronaut Rex Walheim Retires from NASA

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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WASHINGTON, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Veteran astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Rex Walheim is leaving NASA on July 27 after almost 36 years of government service, 36 days in space and 36 hours walking in space.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Veteran astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Rex Walheim is leaving NASA on July 27 after almost 36 years of government service, 36 days in space and 36 hours walking in space.
  • Since 2017, he has been deputy director of NASA Johnson Space Center's Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate.
  • "Rex has been a great leader both as an astronaut and as a leader in Johnson Space Center's flight operations and safety organizations," Johnson Space Center Direct Mark Geyer said.
  • "Rex is the kind of person that has great technical background but also shows that he cares about the workforce.

SG Contracting Inc., the Atlanta-based general contractor and construction management company, promotes three to new positions including CFO

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Recipients of the Legion of Merit

ATLANTA, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SG Contracting Inc. , the Atlanta-based general contracting and construction management company, is pleased to announce three people have been promoted to new positions, including Ashleigh Pushnig to Chief Financial Officer.

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  • ATLANTA, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SG Contracting Inc. , the Atlanta-based general contracting and construction management company, is pleased to announce three people have been promoted to new positions, including Ashleigh Pushnig to Chief Financial Officer.
  • She has 15 years of experience at SG Contracting and her role has continued to expand during this time.
  • The Georgia Southern University graduate, with a bachelor's of science in construction management, has worked in the construction industry for the past 10 years.
  • It's truly my honor to work with them every day," said Sachin Shailendra, president of SG Contracting Inc.
    SG Contracting is an Atlanta-based general contracting and construction management company.

Hitler's Last Letter from His Bunker and "Suicide Sofa" Relic Go to Auction

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Thursday, June 4, 2020
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I believe that in this way I shall be rendering Germany the best service" The letter is signed by the doomed dictator with a very shaky, crimson red signature.

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  • I believe that in this way I shall be rendering Germany the best service" The letter is signed by the doomed dictator with a very shaky, crimson red signature.
  • Six days later, Hitler killed himself deep within the Fuhrerbunker with a pistol shot to his head.
  • The swatch was taken as a victory souvenir by an officer serving on the staff of Gen. Dwight Eisenhower.
  • It is sold with a second piece of fabric the officer cut from one of Hitler's office chairs.

PulteGroup’s Built to Honor Program Partners with Operation FINALLY HOME and the Houston Texans to Award Mortgage-Free Home to Purple Heart Veteran

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
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The home was donated by PulteGroups Built to Honor program, which provides the gift of a new home to wounded veterans and their families across the country.

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  • The home was donated by PulteGroups Built to Honor program, which provides the gift of a new home to wounded veterans and their families across the country.
  • The four bedroom, three-bath home was built specifically for the Reubers and includes unique design features to help meet their familys needs.
  • For his valor, he received several accolades including a Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge, and Iraq Campaign Medal with three campaign stars.
  • The home was awarded through PulteGroups Built to Honor program in partnership with Operation FINALLY HOME, with support from the Greater Houston Builders Association and the Houston Texans.

Air Force Aid Society to Appoint CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright as New CEO

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Military of the United States, Recipients of the Legion of Merit, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Senior enlisted advisor, United States Air Force, Kaleth O. Wright, Chief master sergeant

WASHINGTON, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Air Force Aid Society officially announced today that theChief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Kaleth O. Wright will assume the CEO role effective Oct. 1, 2020.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Air Force Aid Society officially announced today that theChief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Kaleth O. Wright will assume the CEO role effective Oct. 1, 2020.
  • "I'm excited about this next chapter following my retirement from the U.S. Air Force.
  • He has held this role since Feb. 17, 2017, and is responsible for more than 410,000 enlisted Air Force members.
  • To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube .

Former Governor Tim Pawlenty Endorses Dan 'Doc' Severson, Retired Navy Top Gun Fighter Pilot, Candidate for SW Florida Congressional District 19

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Dan Severson, Severson, Recipients of the Legion of Merit, Military personnel

CAPE CORAL, Fla., May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dan "Doc" Severson, acandidate for SW Florida Congressional District 19, is a retired Navy Top Gun fighter pilot (1978-2000), Commander, State Representative (2002-2010), inventor and family man.

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  • CAPE CORAL, Fla., May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dan "Doc" Severson, acandidate for SW Florida Congressional District 19, is a retired Navy Top Gun fighter pilot (1978-2000), Commander, State Representative (2002-2010), inventor and family man.
  • While serving in the Navy, Dan Severson retained his residency in Florida and voted in Florida ever since his training in Pensacola.
  • Dan Severson earned the Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and two Meritorious Service Medals for exceptional leadership.
  • Dan 'Doc' Severson, candidate for SW Florida Congressional District 19, is a retired Navy Top Gun fighter pilot who served from 1978-2000, Commander and former State Representative
    Republicans are encouraged to vote for Dan Severson on Aug. 18, the GOP Primary.

Michael A. Weiner, Ph.D. and U.S. Navy Admiral Thomas B. Fargo Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Presidio Trust

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House has announced the appointment of two new members to the seven-member Presidio Trust board of directors:Dr. MichaelA.Weiner andRetired Admiral Thomas B. Fargo, USN.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House has announced the appointment of two new members to the seven-member Presidio Trust board of directors:Dr. MichaelA.Weiner andRetired Admiral Thomas B. Fargo, USN.
  • Weinerholds master's degrees in medical botany and in medical anthropology from the University of Hawaii, and a PhD.
  • A California native and resident of Hawaii, Admiral Fargo had a distinguished 35-year career in the U.S. Navy, receiving the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.
  • During their tenure, the Presidio opened the Lodge at the Presidio and the Presidio Theatre.