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2024 USO Service Members of the Year and Vice Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment to Be Recognized at USO Gala

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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The USO Gala, on April 11 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., will also recognize Steve Cannon, Vice Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment, Army veteran and member of the USO Global Advisory Council, with the USO Merit Award.

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  • The USO Gala, on April 11 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., will also recognize Steve Cannon, Vice Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment, Army veteran and member of the USO Global Advisory Council, with the USO Merit Award.
  • Steve Cannon, who will receive the USO Merit Award, serves as Vice Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), a for-profit holding group under the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses.
  • The USO Service Members of the Year were nominated by command leadership from each military branch and final selections were made by a USO committee.
  • For more information about the 2024 USO Service Members of the Year, visit https://www.uso.org/stories/3733-meet-the-2024-uso-service-members-of-th...

Kopin Partners with BlueHalo for the Development of New Advanced Simulated Binoculars & Monoscope Products

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN) a leading provider of application-specific optical solutions and high-performance micro-displays for defense, enterprise, consumer, and medical products, today announced it has been awarded a contract from BlueHalo LLC (BlueHalo) for the design, development, and production of advanced simulated binoculars and monoscope products for use in their Advanced Stinger Trainer (AST) system.

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  • Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN) a leading provider of application-specific optical solutions and high-performance micro-displays for defense, enterprise, consumer, and medical products, today announced it has been awarded a contract from BlueHalo LLC (BlueHalo) for the design, development, and production of advanced simulated binoculars and monoscope products for use in their Advanced Stinger Trainer (AST) system.
  • Both products will significantly increase performance over those currently available in similar systems and add to Kopin’s well-established line of Training & Simulation products.
  • Kopin’s products, which are driven by a computer image generator, will incorporate a positional/directional tracking sensor to provide a realistic simulation of the equivalent fielded products.
  • We are pleased that Kopin is expanding our customer base with new partners like BlueHalo who has trusted Kopin with developing and producing these critical systems.”

Boingo Wireless Releases Military 5G Guide: ‘The Critical Role of 5G and Wi-Fi on U.S. Military Bases’

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Boingo Wireless , a leading provider of wireless solutions for the U.S. military, has released a new technology eBook titled “The Critical Role of 5G and Wi-Fi on U.S. Military Bases,” available now for download .

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  • Boingo Wireless , a leading provider of wireless solutions for the U.S. military, has released a new technology eBook titled “The Critical Role of 5G and Wi-Fi on U.S. Military Bases,” available now for download .
  • The Boingo eBook advises how military leadership can leverage next generation wireless connectivity and cybersecurity to bolster mission readiness, establish installation resilience and enhance the lives of service members.
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    Download Boingo’s 5G eBook for Department of Defense and military leadership.
  • Critical wireless technologies: Accelerate critical innovation and troop connectivity with converged, reliable network solutions that feature 5G, Wi-Fi 7, edge cloud, network slicing and Open RAN.

United Service Organizations (USO) and Universal Technical Institute partner to support military service members' career transitions

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON and PHOENIX, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Service Organizations (USO) and Universal Technical Institute today announced a partnership to support military service members with their transition to civilian life. The collaboration will focus on offering specialized training programs and resources for careers in the transportation, skilled trades and energy industries.

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  • WASHINGTON and PHOENIX, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Service Organizations (USO) and Universal Technical Institute today announced a partnership to support military service members with their transition to civilian life.
  • "We are proud to join forces with Universal Technical Institute to support those who dedicate their lives to serving our nation," said Lisa Elswick, vice president, USO Transition Programs.
  • Added Tracy Lorenz, president of Universal Technical Institute, "Universal Technical Institute has a long history of providing educational opportunities to help service members prepare to begin new careers.
  • In addition, USO and Universal Technical Institute will work together to connect service members, reservists and dependents with Department of Defense SkillBridge and Career Skills programs.

ParaZero and KULR Technology Group Form Working Strategic Partnership to Serve Military and Drone Markets

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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KULR VIBE is a track-and-balancing technology employing artificial-intelligence-driven algorithms to pinpoint and correct excess vibration in a rotorcraft system.

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  • KULR VIBE is a track-and-balancing technology employing artificial-intelligence-driven algorithms to pinpoint and correct excess vibration in a rotorcraft system.
  • In addition to helicopters, both companies see applications for KULR VIBE in eVTOL aircrafts and unmanned aircraft systems.
  • Both KULR and ParaZero are leaders in their fields, and have had success in the defense, safety, and commercial sectors.
  • More recently, ParaZero unveiled a pioneering AI-driven avionics system, SmartAir Trinity, setting a new standard for drone safety within the defense sector.

KULR Technology Group and ParaZero Enter a Working Strategic Partnership for KULR VIBE to Serve Military and Drone Markets

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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KULR VIBE's Technology Incorporates Artificial Intelligence and On-Aircraft Sensors to Mitigate Helicopter Vibrations.

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  • KULR VIBE's Technology Incorporates Artificial Intelligence and On-Aircraft Sensors to Mitigate Helicopter Vibrations.
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    KULR VIBE is a track-and-balancing technology employing artificial-intelligence-driven algorithms to pinpoint and correct excess vibration in a rotorcraft system.
  • KULR VIBE removes significant vibrations which is negative energy for helicopters and drones that reduce flight range and aerial efficiency.
  • In addition to KULR’s historical helicopter solutions, both companies see applications for KULR VIBE in eVTOL aircrafts and unmanned aircraft systems.

BlueHalo Continues Global Expansion with $30M Netherlands Ministry of Defense Award for Advanced Stringer Missile Trainer

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueHalo has been awarded a $30M contract from the Netherlands Ministry of Defense Materiel and IT Command to develop and deliver an Advanced Stinger Trainer (AST) system at Lieutenant General Best Barracks in Vredepeel, Netherlands.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueHalo has been awarded a $30M contract from the Netherlands Ministry of Defense Materiel and IT Command to develop and deliver an Advanced Stinger Trainer (AST) system at Lieutenant General Best Barracks in Vredepeel, Netherlands.
  • "BlueHalo is honored to provide our next-generation technology to the Netherlands, a critical partner and ally to the United States," said Jonathan Moneymaker, Chief Executive Officer of BlueHalo.
  • "This contract marks a significant step not only for Dutch air defense but for BlueHalo as we continue to disrupt and transform the global defense technology market and serve our Nation's allies."
  • The Advanced Stinger Trainer leverages technology developed for BlueHalo's Virtual Systems Trainer (VST) family of products.

Pacific Defense Showcases its SOSA/CMOSS Equipped Demonstration Vehicle ‘Ares’ at Bold Quest 2023, Camp Pendleton, CA

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Pacific Defense, an emerging defense contractor specializing in Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions, recently conducted a series of demonstrations at the Bold Quest 2023 field exercise at Camp Pendleton, CA, in support of the Office of Naval Research (ONR) ENDOR Future Naval Capability (FNC) initiative.

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  • Pacific Defense, an emerging defense contractor specializing in Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions, recently conducted a series of demonstrations at the Bold Quest 2023 field exercise at Camp Pendleton, CA, in support of the Office of Naval Research (ONR) ENDOR Future Naval Capability (FNC) initiative.
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    Pacific Defense Ares Vehicle (Photo: Business Wire)
    Bold Quest is a recurring US and coalition field exercise focused on interoperability across elements of Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2).
  • Pacific Defense brought to Bold Quest 2023 its integrated system demonstration vehicle called Ares, equipped with Sensor Open System Architecture™ (SOSA) / C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) multi-function RF systems, antennas, and operator terminals.
  • “Our products are built on a fully Open Standards architecture that leverages best-in-breed hardware and software from industry leaders,” said Dr. Niraj Srivastava, VP of Integrated CMOSS Systems at Pacific Defense.

The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Grants $312,000 to the Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton to support childcare subsidies

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton (ASYMCA) has received a $312,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to provide childcare subsidies for military families.

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  • The Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton (ASYMCA) has received a $312,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to provide childcare subsidies for military families.
  • CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton (ASYMCA) has received a $312,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to provide childcare subsidies for military families.
  • The vouchers will also help alleviate the 144-child waitlist at Fisher Children's Center, the childcare center located on Camp Pendleton and operated by the Armed Services YMCA.
  • "We are grateful for the support of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation," said Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton's Executive Director Samantha Holt.

Amedisys Welcomes Adam Holton as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amedisys, Inc.(NASDAQ:AMED), a leading home health, hospice, personal care and high-acuity care company, announced today that Adam Holton will join the Company as Chief People Officer.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amedisys, Inc.(NASDAQ:AMED), a leading home health, hospice, personal care and high-acuity care company, announced today that Adam Holton will join the Company as Chief People Officer.
  • Most recently, Holton was the Chief Human Resources Officer at Numotion, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities.
  • At Amedisys, we strive to create an exceptional employee experience because our people are the heart of what we do, stated President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Gerard.
  • I am passionate about being a part of a caregiving culture that attracts, supports and develops people to their fullest and helping Amedisys achieve its vision, stated Chief People Officer Adam Holton.