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VETS Indexes announces the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards recipients

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VETS Indexes is proud to unveil the 2024 honorees for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, including some of the world's largest multinational corporations, government agencies, small companies and nonprofits, and almost every type of organization in between.

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NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VETS Indexes is proud to unveil the 2024 honorees for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, including some of the world's largest multinational corporations, government agencies, small companies and nonprofits, and almost every type of organization in between.
Click this link to see the full slate of awardees: https://vetsindexes.com/award-results-2024
"I am amazed and gratified to see so many employers participate in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards this year!"
Of those, VETS Indexes recognized 285 organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer.
To register and participate in the upcoming 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards competition, please click here: https://vetsindexes.com/employer-awards/ .

Leidos selected for Army National Guard aviation training contract

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024

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RESTON, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a Fortune® 500 innovation company, recently was awarded a new prime contract to perform aviation training services and operations support for the Army National Guard.

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RESTON, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a Fortune® 500 innovation company, recently was awarded a new prime contract to perform aviation training services and operations support for the Army National Guard.
"We're pleased to work with the Army National Guard to support aviation training and operations," said Tim Freeman, Leidos senior vice president and airborne systems business area lead.
"The National Guard is one of the nation's oldest institutions, always prepared to protect and defend our country.
"Army National Guard Aviation is excited about this new opportunity to join our highly professional Aviation training force with the experience and professionalism that Leidos brings to the fight," said COL A.C. Schilleci, Army National Guard chief aviation and safety division.

Five & Thrive and National Defense University Foundation Launch Thrive Guide: Air National Guard Edition and Thrive Guide: Air Force Reserve Edition

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星期四, 四月 4, 2024

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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks a significant milestone in supporting and empowering the families of Air Force Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve members with the official launch of the " Thrive Guide: Air National Guard Edition and Thrive Guide: Air Force Reserve Edition ."

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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks a significant milestone in supporting and empowering the families of Air Force Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve members with the official launch of the " Thrive Guide: Air National Guard Edition and Thrive Guide: Air Force Reserve Edition ."
Five & Thrive , in partnership with ANG and AF Reserve Thrive Teams, developed these comprehensive guides to assist families in navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that come with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve lifestyles.
The Thrive Guide: Air National Guard Edition and the Thrive Guide: Air Force Reserve Edition, have been meticulously crafted to provide practical information, valuable resources, and personal support for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve spouses.
"I would like to thank the Five & Thrive team for their outstanding work to make an Air National Guard Edition of the Thrive Guide.

American Egg Board Presents 47th Annual First Lady's Commemorative Egg to Dr. Jill Biden

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星期一, 四月 1, 2024

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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing a nearly five-decade tradition, the American Egg Board (AEB), on behalf of America's egg farmers, presented the 2024 First Lady's Commemorative Egg to Dr. Jill Biden at the White House Easter "EGGucation" Roll today.

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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing a nearly five-decade tradition, the American Egg Board (AEB), on behalf of America's egg farmers, presented the 2024 First Lady's Commemorative Egg to Dr. Jill Biden at the White House Easter "EGGucation" Roll today.
Made from actual chicken eggs, the 2024 First Lady's Commemorative Egg features two large eggs surrounded by several "pullet" eggs from young hens.
"It is an honor and a joy to continue the nearly five-decade tradition of celebrating our nation's first ladies and causes close to their hearts by gifting the 2024 First Lady's Commemorative Egg to Dr. Jill Biden on behalf of America's egg farmers," said Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board.
Attendees will also enjoy egg-based foods, including mini quiches, egg salad crustless sandwiches and Easter egg cookies.

Health Net Federal Services Named Top Contact Center Awardee

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星期五, 三月 29, 2024

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ARLINGTON, Va., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net Federal Services, LLC (HNFS), a managed health care service for the Defense Health Agency's TRICARE West region and wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today it has been named a Top Contact Center awardee by BenchmarkPortal, signifying its commitment to quality service and outstanding employee retention rate. Additionally, for the 12th consecutive year, HNFS was recognized as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal.

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ARLINGTON, Va., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net Federal Services, LLC (HNFS), a managed health care service for the Defense Health Agency's TRICARE West region and wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) , announced today it has been named a Top Contact Center awardee by BenchmarkPortal , signifying its commitment to quality service and outstanding employee retention rate.
We are honored to once again be recognized as a Center of Excellence and to receive the Top Contact Center award.
BenchmarkPortal, the leading contact center benchmarking and certification group, recognizes the top performers in the industry through its rigorous evaluation process.
Their key metrics were benchmarked against our entire database – the largest in the world of contact center metrics.

National University Receives 2024 Military Friendly® Gold Designation

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星期五, 三月 29, 2024

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SAN DIEGO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University(NU) — a Veteran-founded nonprofit serving a very diverse population of non-traditional, working, and military-affiliated students –— today announced that it has been designated a Gold status Military Friendly School and a Top 10 Military Friendly Spouse School for the year 2024 by Military Friendly®.

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NU receives Gold status for the third time for its high quality of services to active-duty military and Veterans, as well as providing world-class support to military spouses and dependents
SAN DIEGO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU) — a Veteran-founded nonprofit serving a very diverse population of non-traditional, working, and military-affiliated students –— today announced that it has been designated a Gold status Military Friendly School and a Top 10 Military Friendly Spouse School for the year 2024 by Military Friendly® .
NU has been awarded this gold Military Friendly School designation for the third year – and the Military Friendly Spouse School award for the second year in a row.
NU offers several scholarship opportunities, including the Whisper Military Spouse Scholarship named after Whisper Snyder, a recent NU graduate and military spouse.
The NU Military Spouse Hiring Initiative—created in partnership with Hiring our Heroes —encourages spouses to apply for positions at National University.

Robert Kufner, President & CEO at Designatronics Receives Patriot Award

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星期二, 三月 19, 2024

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HICKSVILLE, N.Y., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Guard was founded in 1636 as a citizen force organized to protect families and towns from hostile attacks. What is unique about the National Guard soldiers (Citizen-Soldiers) is that they live and work locally while maintaining their military training part-time, always ready to respond when needed. A key component of the U.S. military, today's National Guard plays an even greater role, serving both community and country.

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A key component of the U.S. military, today's National Guard plays an even greater role, serving both community and country.
Because of this understanding and support, Robert Kufner, President and CEO at Designatronics, was nominated by First Lieutenant Walter for the Patriot Award.
The Patriot Award acknowledges employers for their outstanding support of their Guard and Reserve employees.
The award was presented by the Executive Director of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Ret.

Operation Homefront Announces 2024 Military Child of the Year® Award Recipients

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seven exceptional military children excelling in academics, community involvement, and peer leadership have a new award to add to their list: Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year®. The national nonprofit, whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced recipients of its 2024 premier award, following a nationwide search to identify and celebrate outstanding military children, which garnered more than 700 nominations.

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Now in its 16th year, the Military Child of the Year® Award celebrates the remarkable influence these extraordinary young individuals have on their families, schools, and communities.
SAN ANTONIO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seven exceptional military children excelling in academics, community involvement, and peer leadership have a new award to add to their list: Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year®.
The national nonprofit, whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced recipients of its 2024 premier award, following a nationwide search to identify and celebrate outstanding military children, which garnered more than 700 nominations.
This year's Military Child of the Year® Award recipients have moved a combined 37 times and lived through 247 months of deployments.

Military Families Less Likely to Recommend Service: Blue Star Families 2023 Military Family Lifestyle Survey

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星期二, 三月 12, 2024

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WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Star Families, a national non-profit that provides community support and resources to military families, released the findings of its 2023 Military Family Lifestyle Survey today. The survey received over 7,400 responses from active-duty, National Guard and Reserve service members, Veterans, and their family members. It focused on key issues that impact military and Veteran families, including health care access, mental health care, spouse employment, recruitment, and transition out of the military.

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WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Star Families , a national non-profit that provides community support and resources to military families, released the findings of its 2023 Military Family Lifestyle Survey today.
It focused on key issues that impact military and Veteran families, including health care access, mental health care, spouse employment, recruitment, and transition out of the military.
The likelihood of military families recommending military service has dropped by nearly half since 2016, from 55% to 32%.
The Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle survey was conducted from May 24 — July 17, 2023, in collaboration with Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF).

Verizon partners with U.S. military in extreme training to prepare for natural disaster response

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星期四, 二月 29, 2024

The Verizon Response Teams participating in the drills included:

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The Verizon Response Teams participating in the drills included:
Verizon’s Major Emergency Response Incident Team (MERIT), a specialized team of hazardous material-certified Verizon technicians and engineers.
Verizon’s Dedicated Impact Response Team (DIRT), technicians and engineers with specialty training in mobile satellite asset deployment, basic generator repair, and cable/connector making.
Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team dedicated to providing on-demand, emergency communication assistance during crisis situations to government agencies and emergency responders, on a 24/7 basis.
Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.