United States Marine Corps Reserve

SEC Names Natasha Vij Greiner and Keith E. Cassidy Interim Acting Co-Directors of the Division of Examinations

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 25, 2023) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Natasha Vij Greiner and Keith E. Cassidy have been named interim Acting Co-Directors of the Division of Examinations, effective immediately, while Division Director Richard Best is on extended medical leave from the agency.

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 25, 2023) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Natasha Vij Greiner and Keith E. Cassidy have been named interim Acting Co-Directors of the Division of Examinations, effective immediately, while Division Director Richard Best is on extended medical leave from the agency.
  • “My thoughts are with Rich as he’s away from the agency on medical leave,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
  • “I thank Natasha and Keith for stepping in on an interim basis to lead the Division of Examinations.
  • Ms. Greiner and Mr. Cassidy will continue to serve in their current leadership roles within the Division.

Mellow Mushroom Celebrates Christmas in July with a Special Gift Card Offer Benefiting Toys for Tots

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Monday, July 17, 2023

From July 11th through July 31st, guests who purchase $25 or more Mellow Mushroom gift cards online will receive a $5 bonus and Mellow Mushroom will donate $5 towards the Marine Toys for Tots effort.

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  • From July 11th through July 31st, guests who purchase $25 or more Mellow Mushroom gift cards online will receive a $5 bonus and Mellow Mushroom will donate $5 towards the Marine Toys for Tots effort.
  • From July 11th through July 31st, guests who purchase $25 or more Mellow Mushroom gift cards online will receive a $5 bonus and Mellow Mushroom will donate $5 towards the Marine Toys for Tots effort.
  • Guests can purchase Mellow Mushroom gift cards online July 11 - 31, 2023 and Mellow Mushroom will donate $5 to Toys for Tots
    The bonus offer is valid between July 12 - September 30, 2023 on purchases of $25 or more
    “Mellow Mushroom is excited to continue its support for Toys for Tots this summer by donating $5 for every $25 spent on our ‘Christmas in July’ gift cards,” says Anne Mejia, VP Brand Development, Mellow Mushroom.
  • “We are very pleased to welcome Mellow Mushroom as a National Corporate Sponsor of the 2023 Marine Toys for Tots Campaign,” said retired Marine Colonel Ted Silvester, vice president of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

Moore retires from Bank of Botetourt's Board of Directors; Kessinger elected as new Chair & Hayth re-elected Vice-Chair

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

The Bank's resiliency over the past four decades is a direct reflection of the leadership within our Bank family.

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  • The Bank's resiliency over the past four decades is a direct reflection of the leadership within our Bank family.
  • He believed in the Bank and its leaders back when it was $16 million in assets and one branch (Buchanan).
  • The Board of Directors voted to elect Joyce R. Kessinger as Chair, re-elect G. Lyn Hayth, III as Vice-Chair.
  • The Board of Directors also voted to reappoint Bank CEO G. Lyn Hayth, III, as its Vice Chair.

National Veterans Nonprofit SoldierStrong Announces Annual SoldierScholar Recipients

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delivering on its commitment to help deserving military veterans take significant academic steps forward, the national nonprofit SoldierStrong today announced the recipients of its annual scholarship initiative, SoldierScholar.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delivering on its commitment to help deserving military veterans take significant academic steps forward, the national nonprofit SoldierStrong today announced the recipients of its annual scholarship initiative, SoldierScholar.
  • “The Post-9/11 GI Bill sought to do just that but, unfortunately, its funding gaps can place added financial burdens on veterans pursuing higher education degrees.
  • SoldierScholar scholarships are available to veterans who fought in the War on Terror, which includes Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
  • SoldierStrong, which primarily provides revolutionary medical technologies to Veterans Affairs medical centers across the country to help injured veterans lead full lives, has also awarded more than $500,000 through SoldierScholar since 2012.

PulteGroup Gifts New Mortgage-Free Home to Purple Heart Recipient in Jacksonville

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

In a special dedication ceremony, PulteGroup presented United States Marine Corps Sergeant Matthew Perry with keys to his new, mortgage-free home in Jacksonville.

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  • In a special dedication ceremony, PulteGroup presented United States Marine Corps Sergeant Matthew Perry with keys to his new, mortgage-free home in Jacksonville.
  • Located in Pulte’s Forest Park at Wildlight community, the home was donated through the Company’s Built to Honor® program.
  • This is the first home dedication of 2023, which marks the program’s 10th year of providing homes to wounded veterans and their families.
  • “We are so grateful, and we appreciate all of the efforts that went into coordinating this new beginning for our family,” said Sergeant Perry.

Greenberg Traurig Adds First Chair Construction and Real Estate Litigator in Northern Virginia

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

TYSONS, Va.,  March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added construction litigator Mark E. Shaffer as a shareholder in its Northern Virginia office.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added construction litigator Mark E. Shaffer as a shareholder in its Northern Virginia office.
  • TYSONS, Va., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added construction litigator Mark E. Shaffer as a shareholder in its Northern Virginia office .
  • Shaffer is a first chair trial attorney with 15 years of experience representing clients in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and around the country in a variety of real estate litigation matters including construction litigation, land use litigation, leasing disputes, and eminent domain.
  • "When the opportunity arose to join Greenberg Traurig, common sense dictated that I join its powerhouse litigation team here in Northern Virginia," Shaffer said.

Innofiber Announces Dustin Gorman as New CEO

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

STERLING, Mass., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innofiber, a leading supplier and manufacturer of fiber optic cables and engineered photonic solutions, announces that Dustin T. Gorman will now lead the organization as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • STERLING, Mass., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innofiber , a leading supplier and manufacturer of fiber optic cables and engineered photonic solutions, announces that Dustin T. Gorman will now lead the organization as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Gorman said: "I am thrilled to be joining the Innofiber team.
  • Innofiber has a strong tradition of delivering advanced, modern solutions for their customers' most complex product needs, and I am excited to help take the company to the next level."
  • Together with Dustin, we look forward to scaling Innofiber organically and through acquisitions."

Wreaths Across America Radio to Host Eighth RoundTable Discussion on Veteran Healing

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

This discussion will take place on Thursday, January 26, at 12pm ET, with an encore presentation on Monday, January 30, at 8 pm ET, and can only be heard exclusively on Wreaths Across America Radio .

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  • This discussion will take place on Thursday, January 26, at 12pm ET, with an encore presentation on Monday, January 30, at 8 pm ET, and can only be heard exclusively on Wreaths Across America Radio .
  • Guest panelists – listed below – will be interviewed by Wreaths Across America’s Executive Director Karen Worcester and Director of Military and Veteran Outreach, former United States Army Captain Joe Reagan.
  • You can listen to Wreaths Across America Radio’s 24/7 internet stream anytime and anywhere on the iHeart Radio app, Audacy app, TuneIn app, or at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio
    This is the eighth Roundtable broadcast on Wreaths Across America Radio.
  • All panel discussions are broadcast exclusively on Wreaths Across America Radio.

Navy Federal Credit Union Donates Over 22,000 Toys, a Record Year for its 25th Annual Marine Toys for Tots Drive

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Navy Federal Credit Union has partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for 25 years spreading holiday cheer.

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  • Navy Federal Credit Union has partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for 25 years spreading holiday cheer.
  • This year, more than 330 Navy Federal branches participated as drop-off sites worldwide, setting record amounts in donations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221228005419/en/
    NFCU Lake Montclair branch (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Toys for Tots is fortunate to have a long-time partner like Navy Federal Credit Union,” said retired Marine Colonel Ted Silvester, Vice President of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
  • Toys for Tots isn’t the only way Navy Federal is giving back this holiday season.

Crowley and Wreaths Across America to Host Wreath Laying Ceremony to Honor Veteran Roberto Clemente 50 Years After His Passing

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Honoring America's veterans' legacy of service, Wreaths Across America and Crowley will host a wreath laying ceremony on Monday, Dec. 12, in Puerto Rico to celebrate baseball Hall-of-Famer and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve veteran Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker.

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  • However, it's less widely known that he served as a Marine Reserve while playing Major League Baseball.
  • Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Clemente starred for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 to 1972.
  • As part of his humanitarian spirit, he joined U.S. Marine Corps Reserve during the 1958 baseball offseason.
  • The Puerto Rico ceremony coincides with 3,400 others coordinated by Wreaths Across America in all 50 U.S. states and American territories at sea and abroad.