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Combat-wounded veterans celebrate at awards ceremony for fifth annual War Heroes on Water charitable sportfishing tournament

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the transformative three-day War Heroes on Water (WHOW) sportfishing tournament, United States Military veterans turned-anglers joined together for an emotional awards ceremony Tuesday evening at the Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana, Calif. Set against the backdrop of WWII-era planes and artifacts, 125 veterans, many of whom have received some of our nation's highest military decorations including the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medals, and the Purple Heart, celebrated their accomplishments on the water with captains and crews as they reflected on the event's critical impact.

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  • You all are very special people, who have gifts and talents and I'm blessed to be able to know you."
  • In its fifth annual and largest tournament to-date, the event featured 50 of Southern California's finest sportfishing vessels and raised well over $1 million.
  • "I hope all of you are as proud as I am in the fifth year of this tournament.
  • In her second WHOW, Peterson was one of six female veterans who joined this year's tournament.

Fifth annual War Heroes on Water charitable sportfishing tournament kicks off in Newport Beach

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated 2022 War Heroes on Water (WHOW) sportfishing tournament for combat-wounded veterans kicked off Saturday. Returning for its stunning fifth year, the transformative sportfishing tournament off the coast of Southern California helps combat-wounded veterans recover from the physical and emotional wounds of war through the creation of deep and meaningful relationships forged through the thrill of a world-class sportfishing competition.  

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The highly anticipated 2022 War Heroes on Water (WHOW) sportfishing tournament for combat-wounded veterans kicked off Saturday.
  • Veterans received a hero's welcome when they arrived at the kick-off reception in Newport Beach yesterday, where they gathered with captains, crews and supporters.
  • This year's WHOW fleet includes more than 50 of the west coast's finest sportfishing vessels, each donated to the tournament by generous SoCal patriots, some participating for the fifth straight year.
  • War Heroes on Water (WHOW) is an annual sportfishing tournament of unprecedented scale that supports combat-wounded veterans' programs.

Largest MainStay Suites Hotel Opens As Brand Debuts in the Greater Los Angeles Area

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStay Suites, a midscale extended stay brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), welcomed the largest hotel in its system with the opening of the MainStay Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport. Making its brand debut in the greater Los Angeles market, the 176-room hotel is one of several MainStay Suites opening in California, with properties planned in Beaumont, Fresno, Rancho Mirage, Oceanside, Riverside, and Victorville.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStay Suites , a midscale extended stay brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), welcomed the largest hotel in its system with the opening of the MainStay Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport .
  • Making its brand debut in the greater Los Angeles market, the 176-room hotel is one of several MainStay Suites opening in California, with properties planned in Beaumont, Fresno, Rancho Mirage, Oceanside, Riverside, and Victorville.
  • "Our midscale MainStay Suites brand is thriving, with the largest hotel opening in the system making its official entrance into the Los Angeles market," said Anna Scozzafava, vice president and general manager, extended stay brands, Choice Hotels.
  • MainStay Suites is an extended-stay hotel option that allows guests to live like home whether they're away for a week or a month.

Pacific Airshow Returns to Huntington Beach, Oct. 1 - 3, 2021

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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Afterburner Music Festival , the Official After Party of Pacific Airshow and the first live music event to take place on Huntington City Beach since 2013, plans to turn up the afterburner 2-nights in a row.

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  • Afterburner Music Festival , the Official After Party of Pacific Airshow and the first live music event to take place on Huntington City Beach since 2013, plans to turn up the afterburner 2-nights in a row.
  • Headlining on Friday, October 1 will be Sammy Hagar & The Circle joined by jam band Umphreys McGee and 90s Rockshow.
  • When: The family-friendly Airshow will take to the skies from approximately 10:00am 4:30pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 - 3.
  • Show center is located at Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Highway for the best view.