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Team RWB and The Vitamin Shoppe to Host Over 100 "Workouts of the Day" In Locations Across the U.S. in Recognition of Veterans Day

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Monday, October 16, 2023

SECAUCUS, N.J., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This upcoming Veterans Day, November 11, veterans and their supporters in over 100 locations nationwide will complete a series of mountain climbers, power cleans, and other functional fitness exercises to support the men and women who have served our country. WOD for Warriors is a national fundraiser and "Workout of the Day," presented by The Vitamin Shoppe® in support of Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization forging America's leading health and wellness community for veterans.

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  • WOD for Warriors is a national fundraiser and "Workout of the Day," presented by The Vitamin Shoppe® in support of Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization forging America's leading health and wellness community for veterans.
  • "It's inspiring to see veterans and supporters come together year after year to complete WOD for Warriors on Veterans Day," said Mike Erwin, Founder and Executive Director of Team RWB.
  • The Vitamin Shoppe has supported Team RWB and its mission since 2020.
  • To do more than say "thank you" on Veterans Day, learn more and register at www.about.teamrwb.org/missions/wod-for-warriors .

Wheels Up Supports TAPS Assistance for Military Families

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

NEW YORK, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading private aviation company, Wheels Up (NYSE: UP) in partnership with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), a non-profit organization that offers compassionate care to those grieving the loss of a military loved one, will fly the family of fallen military hero, Lieutenant Colonel Jay Thoman, from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. for Memorial Day Weekend to attend TAPS' Annual Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp.

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  • The Wheels Up partnership with TAPS is part of Wheels Up Cares, a platform that was created to make an impact and lend the brand's support to causes that are important to Wheels Up members, families and friends.
  • "Through the Wheels Up Cares program, our goal is to bring awareness to organizations like TAPS as they work to care for grieving families of those who gave their lives for our freedom," said Todd Smith, CFO and interim CEO of Wheels Up.
  • "We're grateful for Wheels Up's continued partnership," said Bonnie Carroll, TAPS Founder and President and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.
  • In partnership with TAPS, Wheels Up unveiled a camouflage-painted Beechcraft King Air 350i aircraft in 2019, which honors those in the military who bravely serve our country.

Tyto Athene, LLC. Raises Over $60,000 for the Fischer House Foundation During 14th Annual Golf Tournament

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Tyto Athene, LLC, a federal systems integrator headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, hosted their 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, and announced today that they have raised over $60,000 for the Fisher House Foundation.

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  • Tyto Athene, LLC, a federal systems integrator headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, hosted their 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, and announced today that they have raised over $60,000 for the Fisher House Foundation.
  • Including this years donation, Tyto Athene has raised over $400,000 for the Fisher House Foundation.
  • We are grateful to Tyto Athene who has been a tremendous supporter of Fisher House Foundation, said Fisher House Foundation Chairman and CEO, Ken Fisher.
  • For 14 years, Tyto Athene has hosted an annual golf tournament for the Foundation.

PenFed Foundation Donates $500,000 to Military Women's Memorial to Honor America's Servicewomen and Preserve History

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

TYSONS, Va., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, furthered its commitment to military women heroes with a $500,000 grant to support the Military Women's Memorial. Located at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, the Memorial is America's only major national memorial to document all women's service to our nation. The grant will be used to support the Military Women's Memorial national registration campaign, redesign of the exhibition gallery and future programming.

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  • "We are proud to stand with the Military Women's Memorial as they continue to tell the important stories of our nation's military women," said James Schenck, president/CEO of PenFed Credit Union and CEO of PenFed Foundation.
  • "The Military Women's Memorial is honored to be the recipient of such a generous grant from PenFed Foundation.
  • Together, we will continue to honor our servicewomen and ensure their legacies and stories are known beyond the walls of the Memorial," said Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson.
  • In March of 2021, PenFed partnered with the Military Women's Memorial on a social media campaign to highlight inspirational stories of military women in celebration of Women's History Month.

SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH TAPS

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Service Corporation International, (SCI), North America's largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services, and its brand, Dignity Memorial®, have again partnered with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to support individuals grieving the loss of a military loved one. For the second year in a row, SCI and Dignity Memorial will be an official partner of TAPS with a $250,000 contribution, bringing its investment in TAPS to $500,000 to date, which will provide valuable support for programs and materials to help survivors cope with grief and loss. Funds were provided through the SCI Foundation, the company's nonprofit charitable giving arm.

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  • "Our partnership with TAPS reinforces our commitment to honoring those who have served by helping their loved ones process their grief."
  • Bonnie Carroll, TAPS Founder and President, added, "TAPS is honored to be partnering with SCI to support our military survivors.
  • For more information about Service Corporation International, please visit our website at www.sci-corp.com .
  • As used herein, "Service Corporation International" and "SCI" refer to Service Corporation International and its affiliated companies.

PenFed Foundation Announces Winner and Finalists for 2022 Veteran Entrepreneur Ignition Challenge Presented by MidCountry Bank

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

TYSONS, Va. and MINNEAPOLIS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, today proudly announced Mississippi River Flavor Company as the winner of the PenFed Foundation's Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program (VEIP)  Ignition Challenge presented by MidCountry Bank, which included grants for the winner and finalists totaling $75,000.

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  • "PenFed Foundation is proud to support veteran-owned businesses across the Midwest through the PenFed Foundation Ignition Challenge," said PenFed Foundation President and PenFed Credit Union Senior EVP and President of Affiliated Businesses Shashi Vohra.
  • "We would like to thank MidCountry Bank for their generosity and helping to make this challenge possible.
  • Second place finalist, Bucket of Bread LLC received a grant of $20,000, while runners up also received $10,000 grants.
  • Each of these businesses had the opportunity to pitch to a panel consisting of PenFed Foundation and MidCountry Bank leadership.

2CRSi SA: 2021/22 Consolidated annual results*

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Monday, July 11, 2022

In addition, the Group is continuing to reduce its bank debt, which fell from 38.8m to 28.0m.

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  • In addition, the Group is continuing to reduce its bank debt, which fell from 38.8m to 28.0m.
  • * The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on Monday, 11 July and are currently being audited
    Next event: Annual General Meeting on 31 August 2022.
  • Founded in Strasbourg (France), 2CRSi group develops, produces and sells customised, high-performance and environment-friendly servers.
  • 2CRSi has been listed since June 2018 on the regulated market of Euronext in Paris (ISIN Code: FR0013341781).

Tractor Supply Company Celebrates Service Members With Nationwide Discount on the Fourth of July and Announces Grant Donation for Farmer Veterans

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

On Monday, July 4, Tractor Supply stores will offer a 15% discount to all active military, veterans and their dependents.

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  • On Monday, July 4, Tractor Supply stores will offer a 15% discount to all active military, veterans and their dependents.
  • For four years, Tractor Supply has partnered with FVC to assist farmer veterans from all branches of service.
  • In total, the Company has donated more than $350,000 in gift cards and funding, assisting more than 260 farmer veterans.
  • The supplementary $50,000 donation from the Tractor Supply Foundation will provide grants to seven additional farmer veterans and support FVCs diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Dwight Hunt Joins the Women Veterans Interactive Foundation Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

HERNDON, Va., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B3 Group, An Octo Company is proud to announce that Dwight Hunt, Strategic Advisor for Veterans Initiates at Octo, has joined the Women Veterans Interactive Foundation (WVIF) Board of Directors.

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  • HERNDON, Va., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B3 Group, An Octo Company is proud to announce that Dwight Hunt, Strategic Advisor for Veterans Initiates at Octo, has joined the Women Veterans Interactive Foundation (WVIF) Board of Directors.
  • An organization for women Veterans by women Veterans, WVIF supports connects, engages, and empowers women Veterans with tools and resources to achieve post-military success through financial assistance, workforce development, and community.
  • The services that women Veterans need differs from male Veterans, such as immediate housing, women's health services, childcare, mental health care, and much more.
  • Founded upon the principles of the award-winning national nonprofit organization Women Veterans Interactive (WVI) and armed with a dedicated, diverse board of directors, the Women Veterans Interactive Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of our Nation's women Veterans and military women.

DGAP-News: COMCAST DONATES $60,000 AND 150 LAPTOPS TO WASHINGTON STATE MILITARY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS DURING NATIONAL VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES MONTH

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Monday, November 15, 2021

Comcast announced partnerships with three military community organizations in Washington state.

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  • Comcast announced partnerships with three military community organizations in Washington state.
  • In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, the company donated $60,000 and 150 laptops to Operation Military Family, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Since 2011, Comcast has donated more than $191 million in cash and in-kind contributions to military community organizations .
  • 'We're honored to partner with military community organizations that make powerful impacts with Veterans across the state of Washington.