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CAES Awarded Production Contract from US Navy for New AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Transmitter

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

CAES , a leading provider of mission-critical advanced electronics, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy for production of the AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Consolidation (LBC) transmitter.

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  • CAES , a leading provider of mission-critical advanced electronics, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy for production of the AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Consolidation (LBC) transmitter.
  • This award also includes new special test equipment and follows a contract for the initial pre-production phase of the LBC.
  • Photo Credit: U.S. Navy (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the U.S. Navy on next-generation electronic warfare technology,” said Mike Kahn, CAES president and CEO.
  • “The LBC brings critical upgrades to the AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Transmitter (LBT) to combat evolving and emerging threats.”
    The LBC is a modification to the AN/ALQ-99 LBT.

Wrap Technologies Announces Appointment of New Directors to the Board

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Monday, October 16, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) (“Wrap” or the “Company”), a global leader in innovative safety technologies and services, today announced the appointment of Vice Admiral (ret.)

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) (“Wrap” or the “Company”), a global leader in innovative safety technologies and services, today announced the appointment of Vice Admiral (ret.)
  • Timothy Szymanski and Rajiv Srinivasan to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
  • Timothy Szymanski and Rajiv Srinivasan will replace Wayne Walker and Mike Parris as directors of the Board.
  • “Today’s Board of Directors appointments represent our commitment to furthering Wrap’s position as the leader in innovative public safety technologies and solutions,” said Scot Cohen, Executive Chairman of the Board of Wrap Technologies.

This Week in Policy & Public Interest News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, September 29, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the policy and public interest industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • "The sad fact is more pets entered shelters than left them in the first half of 2023.
  • That's a heartbreaking trend we want to help change in the second half," says Lisa Campbell, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Mars Petcare.
  • To be notified of releases relevant to their coverage area, journalists can set up a custom newsfeed with PR Newswire for Journalists .
  • Related Resources: Read and subscribe to our journalist- and blogger-focused blog, Beyond Bylines , for media news roundups, writing tips, upcoming events, and more.

CAES Awarded Contract to Provide US Navy with AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Consolidation Transmitters

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

CAES , a leading provider of mission-critical advanced RF technology, has been awarded a contract from the US Navy for the initial pre-production phase of the AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Consolidation (LBC) transmitter.

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  • CAES , a leading provider of mission-critical advanced RF technology, has been awarded a contract from the US Navy for the initial pre-production phase of the AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Consolidation (LBC) transmitter.
  • The LBC is a modification to the AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Transmitter.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230404005814/en/
    Having delivered more than 850 jammers across the last several decades, CAES continues to deliver products at the forefront of US Navy operations.
  • CAES developed, produced and delivered LBT transmitters for the US Navy and RAAF EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack Fleets.

Medal of Honor Recipients Welcome Col. Paris D. Davis to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society

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Friday, March 3, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society welcomes Medal of Honor Recipient Paris Davis as its newest member.

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society welcomes Medal of Honor Recipient Paris Davis as its newest member.
  • Recipient Davis was awarded for his actions during the Vietnam War.
  • There have been 3,516 recipients of the Medal and 65 living today from the Korean War, Vietnam War and the Global War on Terrorism.
  • The Society is grateful that the values of the Medal of Honor— courage, sacrifice, honor, duty, selflessness, and integrity—continue to be fundamental parts of our national identity.

ZeroEyes CEO Mike Lahiff Receives Philadelphia Business Journal's 2022 Veterans of Influence Award

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that CEO and co-founder Mike Lahiff has been awarded the "2022 Veterans of Influence" award by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroEyes , creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that CEO and co-founder Mike Lahiff has been awarded the "2022 Veterans of Influence" award by the Philadelphia Business Journal.
  • For the third consecutive year, the Philadelphia Business Journal's Veterans of Influence Awards honors veterans who have positively influenced the Philadelphia business community.
  • Mr. Lahiff left active duty as Special Operator First Class in 2013 and worked for a private investment fund and Comcast NBCUniversal prior to co-founding ZeroEyes.
  • "I am incredibly humbled to be recognized as a veteran of influence," said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes.

The Honor Foundation to Host the Inaugural "A Salute to SOF" Gala Sponsored by Surefox

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, November 16th, The Honor Foundation (THF) will hold A Salute to SOF Gala at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. Presented by Surefox North America, the event—which will be held in the nation's capital for the first time—will feature a fireside chat with special guest, General Stanley A. McChrystal, (USA, Ret.) and marks another year of strategic growth for the Veteran-founded, 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

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  • On Wednesday, November 16th, The Honor Foundation (THF) will hold A Salute to SOF Gala at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC.
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, November 16th, The Honor Foundation (THF) will hold A Salute to SOF Gala at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC.
  • "We're excited about hosting the Salute to SOF Gala in DC for the first time," added Stevens.
  • More than just a security provider, Surefox sets a new standard on how security providers operate and what a security provider should be.

Sinclair Broadcast Group to Partner with Project RELO in Support of Task Force Tribute

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a partnership with Project RELO, a not-for-profit organization focused on improving the quality and number of career opportunities available to military veterans.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a partnership with Project RELO, a not-for-profit organization focused on improving the quality and number of career opportunities available to military veterans.
  • On August 21, Project RELO will kick off Task Force Tribute , a veteran inspired journey of remembrance across the US, honoring the 7,054 military members* lost during combat operations since 9/11.
  • We are proud to support Project RELO and Task Force Tribute in service of their goal to assist our nations veterans through improved career opportunities and the creation of a living memorial.
  • We do this by:
    Established by Project RELO in 2022, Task Force Tribute is a veteran inspired journey of remembrance, honoring the 7,054 military members lost during combat operations since 9/11.

Navy SEALs Launch Skydiving Expedition in Iceland to Raise Money for Children of Fallen Special Operations Warriors

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Friday, July 1, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Legacy Expeditions, an adventure capitalist firm, is raising awareness and inspiring action to support special operations veterans charities with an eight-day adrenaline-filled skydiving adventure through the land of fire and ice named 'Viking Sky: Iceland' in memory of fallen special operations forces and military service members.

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  • Adventure capitalism utilizes an extreme experiential leadership model to ignite personal and team growth through adventure, adversity, and camaraderie.
  • Money comes and goes, but the impact, lessons, and memories created by participating in Legacy Expeditions adventures, alongside Special Operations leaders, will remain with you and your team for life.
  • The Global War on Terror shaped a generation of warriors forged in service, honor, and success on the battlefield.
  • The Iceland Expedition's 16 Jumps are in honor of the following fallen service members:

At Never Forget Concert, Tunnel to Towers Announces Six Mortgage Payoffs for Gold Star Families and Nashville Fallen First Responder Jeff Carson

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Saturday, May 14, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday night, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it's paid off the mortgages on homes of country singer turned police officer Jeff Carson and five Gold Star families.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday night, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it's paid off the mortgages on homes of country singer turned police officer Jeff Carson and five Gold Star families.
  • Following a patriotic parade down Broadway, Tunnel to Towers President and CEO Frank Siller kicked off the concert by announcing the Foundation paid off the Carson family's mortgage.
  • Tunnel to Towers also announced it paid off the mortgages on the Tennessee homes of five fallen military heroes.
  • For more about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and its commitment to DO GOOD, please visit T2T.org .