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National Veterans Nonprofit SoldierStrong Announces Annual SoldierScholar Recipients for 2023

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Monday, November 20, 2023

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

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STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delivering on its commitment to help military veterans take an academic step forward, the nonprofit SoldierStrong today announced the recipients of its annual scholarship initiative, SoldierScholar.
SoldierScholar scholarships are available to veterans who fought in the recent War on Terror.
SoldierStrong has awarded more than $500,000 in SoldierScholar scholarships since its inception.
He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business analytics at Syracuse University with an expected graduation date of May 2024.

This Week in Entertainment News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, June 16, 2023

NEW YORK, June 16, 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 entertainment and media 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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NEW YORK, June 16, 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 entertainment and media 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.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

3 DOORS DOWN UNEARTHS LOST GEM: LEGENDARY MUSIC VIDEO "WHEN I'M GONE" FINALLY RELEASED AFTER 20 YEARS

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Friday, June 9, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, 3 Doors Down commemorates the anniversary of their sophomore album, Away From The Sun, by finally unleashing the original video treatment for "When I'm Gone," which has been buried in the band's archives for the last two decades.

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The video stands as a testament to the shared values and unwavering support that has defined the profound connection between 3 Doors Down and the US Military.
However, fans can now watch the newly unearthed video on the 3 Doors Down Official YouTube Channel, HERE .
The Better Life Foundation has donated over $3 Million to veterans, children, women, and humanitarian relief efforts domestically and globally.
For more information about The Better Life Foundation or to purchase tickets to "The Better Life Foundation Concert," click HERE .

HII Redelivers USS George Washington (CVN 73) to U.S. Navy

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has redelivered the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to the U.S. Navy.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has redelivered the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to the U.S. Navy.
The redelivery took place after successful sea trials that tested the ship’s systems following its refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at NNS.
“Redelivering George Washington to the Navy is the end result of incredible teamwork between our shipbuilders, the CVN 73 crew, our government partners and all of our suppliers,” said Todd West, NNS vice president, in-service aircraft carrier programs.
USS George Washington is the sixth Nimitz-class carrier to undergo RCOH.

HII-Built Aircraft Carrier & Shipbuilders Get National Spotlight on Veterans Day

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Two NNS shipbuilders who are military veterans will receive special recognition during the game.

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Two NNS shipbuilders who are military veterans will receive special recognition during the game.
CVN 65 was built at NNS and was the worlds first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
As America recognizes the 100-year legacy of aircraft carriers this year, all aircraft carriers operating in the U.S. Navy fleet today were built at NNS.
In August, HII celebrated the ceremonious keel-laying of the next Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, Enterprise (CVN 80).

HII Celebrates Centennial of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers

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Friday, March 18, 2022

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII), Americas only builder of nuclear powered aircraft carriers and leading provider of mission-driven defense technologies, will recognize the 100-year legacy of aircraft carriers this week and celebrate the next century of U.S Navy aircraft carriers.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII), Americas only builder of nuclear powered aircraft carriers and leading provider of mission-driven defense technologies, will recognize the 100-year legacy of aircraft carriers this week and celebrate the next century of U.S Navy aircraft carriers.
Since Rangers delivery, the shipyard has delivered 31 aircraft carriers, including all 10 ships of the Nimitz class and the first of the Ford class that delivered in 2017.
We are proud that all U.S. Navy aircraft carriers currently serving our nation and protecting our freedoms began their journey at Newport News Shipbuilding, said Jennifer Boykin, president of Newport News Shipbuilding.
These overhauls will extend the service life for each platform by another 25 years, ensuring the Navy is positioned to deploy a fleet of aircraft carriers ready to support national security requirements.

HII Celebrates 170 Graduates of The Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding Ceremony

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Saturday, March 12, 2022

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global engineering and defense technologies provider HII (NYSE:HII) hosted commencement exercises today for 170 graduates of the companys Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS).

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global engineering and defense technologies provider HII (NYSE:HII) hosted commencement exercises today for 170 graduates of the companys Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS).
Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin began the event by addressing the graduates as the shipyards newest leaders.
Today is just the next step towards your leadership role at Newport News Shipbuilding, and we and our country need you more than ever.
She told graduates at the heart of The Apprentice School and their development is craftsmanship, leadership and scholarship.

HII Completes Inaugural Maintenance and Modernization Period for Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Gerald R. Ford is the first ship in a new class of aircraft carriers that incorporates 23 new technologies, designed to support the Navys air wing of the future.

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Gerald R. Ford is the first ship in a new class of aircraft carriers that incorporates 23 new technologies, designed to support the Navys air wing of the future.
It is truly an honor and a privilege for our shipbuilding team to ready this most technologically advanced aircraft carrier for the Navy fleet, said Lucas Hicks, vice president of the Gerald R. Ford and John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) aircraft carrier programs.
We look forward to folding what we learned into the entire Gerald R. Ford class, extending the Navys power projection advantage around the globe.
The PIA involved six months of modernization and maintenance work to ensure Gerald R. Ford has the most current upgrades prior to the carriers maiden deployment.

VIDEO RELEASE--Huntington Ingalls Industries Marks Milestone USS George Washington (CVN 73) Refueling and Complex Overhaul, Relights Hull Numbers

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Friday, February 28, 2020

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division and the crew of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) relighted the ships hull lights during a brief ceremony Wednesday.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division and the crew of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) relighted the ships hull lights during a brief ceremony Wednesday.
It was the first time the hull numbers had been turned on since George Washingtons refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) began in 2017.
Were proud of the progress being made on George Washington, said Todd West, CVN 73 program director for Newport News.
Huntington Ingalls Industries is Americas largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.

VIDEO RELEASE--Huntington Ingalls Industries Completes Dry Dock Work for Aircraft Carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Refueling and Complex Overhaul

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Monday, September 30, 2019

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Getting George Washington out of the dry dock and back into the water is an important milestone in the overhaul process for shipbuilders, sailors and our government partners, said Chris Miner, Newport News vice president of in-service aircraft carrier programs.

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Getting George Washington out of the dry dock and back into the water is an important milestone in the overhaul process for shipbuilders, sailors and our government partners, said Chris Miner, Newport News vice president of in-service aircraft carrier programs.
Over the next 24 months we will focus on readying the ship for the next 25 years of its operational life.
Once our work is complete, George Washington will leave Newport News Shipbuilding as the worlds most technologically advanced Nimitz-class warship in the fleet.
Video and photos accompanying this release are available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/releases/uss-george-washington-cv...
During the dry dock phase of the RCOH, George Washington underwent significant upgrades and extensive repair work both inside and outside the ship.