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Katalin Karikó and Anne Schuchat Receive 2023 Fries Prize for Improving Health

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobel Prize Winner Katalin Karikó, PhD, and former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat, MD (RADM, USPHS, RET), today received the 2023 Fries Prize for Improving Health.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobel Prize Winner Katalin Karikó, PhD, and former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat, MD (RADM, USPHS, RET), today received the 2023 Fries Prize for Improving Health.
  • The Fries Prize for Improving Health award was presented this morning at the American Public Health Association's (APHA) annual meeting, which is taking place in Atlanta.
  • The monetary award for the Fries Prize for Improving Health is $70,000, which will be divided between the recipients.
  • As of 2016, the CDC Foundation manages and administers the Fries Foundation's public health award programs, which include the Fries Prize for Improving Health and the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.

Arlington Capital Partners-Backed Pegasus Steel Announces Key Executive and Board Appointments

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

David Goggins as an independent Board member, and Matt DeMichiel as Vice President of Corporate Development.

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  • David Goggins as an independent Board member, and Matt DeMichiel as Vice President of Corporate Development.
  • Founded by Tony Deering in 2007, Pegasus has experienced rapid growth as it has expanded into the naval and defense fabrication markets.
  • Arlington Capital Partners (“Arlington”) acquired the company in partnership with Mr. Deering in June 2023.
  • Most recently, Brian served as the first operational executive at Nexii Building Solutions, helping the startup become Canada’s fastest-ever private company to a $1B valuation.

Birdon Welcomes New Additions to its U.S. Board

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

"Kevin and Ron will provide invaluable insight and guidance to our management team as Birdon continues to grow and deliver major programs to its customers," said Birdon CEO and Owner, Jamie Bruce.

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  • "Kevin and Ron will provide invaluable insight and guidance to our management team as Birdon continues to grow and deliver major programs to its customers," said Birdon CEO and Owner, Jamie Bruce.
  • Kevin Mooney has over 37 years of leadership and management experience in both private industry and the U.S. Navy.
  • "I welcome the opportunity to work more closely with the Birdon team during this exciting time for the company."
  • Birdon is successfully delivering on major projects for the Australian Navy, Australian Army, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy.

SAB Biotherapeutics Provides Company Update for Full Year 2022

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Friday, March 31, 2023

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAB Biotherapeutics ( Nasdaq: SABS ), (SAB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a novel immunotherapy platform that produces specifically targeted, high-potency, fully-human immunoglobulin (hIgG) antibodies, also known as fully-human polyclonal antibodies, without the need for human donors, today reported financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2022, and provided a company update.

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  • SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAB Biotherapeutics ( Nasdaq: SABS ), (SAB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a novel immunotherapy platform that produces specifically targeted, high-potency, fully-human immunoglobulin (hIgG) antibodies, also known as fully-human polyclonal antibodies, without the need for human donors, today reported financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2022, and provided a company update.
  • C. diff is a devastating disease recognized by the CDC as an urgent antibiotic resistance threat,” said Eddie J. Sullivan, Ph.D., Co-Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of SAB Biotherapeutics.
  • Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents were $15.0 million as of December 31, 2022, compared to $33.2 million on December 31, 2021.
  • The Company will restate its prior period financial results in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

VTG Appoints Navy Retired Admiral Jim Shannon as EVP for Government Relations

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

CHANTILLY, Va., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VTG , an industry-leading provider of force modernization and digital transformation solutions, announced it has appointed retired Navy admiral (RADM) Jim Shannon to a new leadership team role as Executive Vice President for Government Relations.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VTG , an industry-leading provider of force modernization and digital transformation solutions, announced it has appointed retired Navy admiral (RADM) Jim Shannon to a new leadership team role as Executive Vice President for Government Relations.
  • "We are honored to have Jim take on this new responsibility," said VTG President and CEO John Hassoun .
  • Shannon was a leader in the Department of the Navy's acquisition workforce for over 15 years, with his final eight years as a flag officer.
  • After retiring from the Navy, Shannon joined PricewaterhouseCoopers public sector as a leading consultant for all Naval Executive advisory supporting maritime security.

Rear Admiral Michael White Announced Next President of Northeastern Junior College

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Monday, November 29, 2021

Denver, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced the selection of Rear Admiral (retired) Michael White as the next president of Northeastern Junior College (NJC).

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  • Denver, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced the selection of Rear Admiral (retired) Michael White as the next president of Northeastern Junior College (NJC).
  • "I am returning to a place that is deeply familiar to me and where I will feel instantly rooted, said RADM White.
  • Prior to this role at the Naval War College, RADM White served on active duty in the Navy for 34 years.
  • Northeastern Junior College takes pride in offering a wide array of college services, including residence life and student housing opportunities, athletics, and performing arts programming to create an intimate college experience.

Pritzker Military Museum & Library Honors the Service of Citizen Soldiers at Its 2021 Liberty Gala

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Monday, October 25, 2021

The funds raised at this years Liberty Gala will allow the Museum & Library to continue educating the public on military history, military affairs and national security by providing a forum for the study and exploration of the military.

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  • The funds raised at this years Liberty Gala will allow the Museum & Library to continue educating the public on military history, military affairs and national security by providing a forum for the study and exploration of the military.
  • The Pritzker Military Museum & Library serves the public through preservation and education covering military history, military affairs and national security, said Susan Rifkin, Pritzker Military Museum & Library Interim CEO.
  • The Pritzker Military Museum & Librarys Citizen Soldier Award was presented to RADM Richard Schneider Ph.D ,USCGR (Retired) by Col. Jennifer Pritzker.
  • For a list of this years gala sponsors, please visit the Pritzker Military Museum & Library website .