National Guard

KSrelief: Successful surgical separation is just the beginning for Nigerian conjoined twins

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024
Ministry, Parent, Hope, National Guard, Government, Nursing, Twin, Patient, Family, Rehabilitation

Dr. Al Rabeeah, Head of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Programme, directed a surgical team comprised of 40 doctors and nurses, with a total multidisciplinary support staff of 107.

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  • Dr. Al Rabeeah, Head of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Programme, directed a surgical team comprised of 40 doctors and nurses, with a total multidisciplinary support staff of 107.
  • The successful separation is the 60th performed by Dr. Al Rabeeah and his team under the programme, which began in 1990.
  • It is important to understand and appreciate that once the twins are separated, there is a long period of rehabilitation.
  • The government of Saudi Arabia sponsors the entire cost for the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme and covers all expenses for the twins and their accompanying family members.

OPTAC-X and Mayo Clinic Tele-Ems Pilot Proves Resilient During Recent Cellular Service Outages

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星期五, 三月 1, 2024
Hospital, LTE, Emergency medical services, Physician, GEO, First Responder Network Authority, Vital signs, SATCOM, National Guard, Communication, Kymeta, Mayo Clinic, Patient, AT&T, Telecommunications, Immunity, ESA, EMS, LEO, Law enforcement

ORLANDO, Fla., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OPTAC-X's tele-EMS technology with hybrid cellular and SATCOM capabilities that is currently being tested in a Mayo Clinic pilot proved immune to last week's nationwide cellular service outage.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OPTAC-X's tele-EMS technology with hybrid cellular and SATCOM capabilities that is currently being tested in a Mayo Clinic pilot proved immune to last week's nationwide cellular service outage.
  • He reported its network, as activated for the Mayo Clinic pilot, remained fully functional during the entire cellular service outage last week.
  • According to Keith Barr, CTO of OPTAC-X, its immunity to last week's cellular service outage lies in its calculated redundancy.
  • "By combining terrestrial systems like cellular service and a celestial system like SATCOM, OPTAC-X remains resilient despite challenges that often bring other networks down."

Equipment Depot receives award from Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve Organization

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星期三, 二月 28, 2024
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HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Equipment Depot, America's largest independently operated material handling and equipment rental source, is pleased to announce that they received two prestigious awards from the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization.

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  • Equipment Depot received two prestigious awards from the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization including the "Above and Beyond Award" for hiring and supporting military reservists, and "Patriot Award" for Vice President of Transformation Derrick Shannonhouse's support of employee participation in America's National Guard and Reserve Force.
  • HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Equipment Depot, America's largest independently operated material handling and equipment rental source, is pleased to announce that they received two prestigious awards from the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization.
  • We are honored for the opportunity to play a role in supporting them and our country," Anthony Garcia, president, Equipment Depot.
  • Derrick Shannonhouse, Vice President of Transformation at Equipment Depot, received the "Patriot Award" for supporting employee participation in America's National Guard and Reserve Force.

The Front Line Foundation Grants Death Benefits to Support the Families of Three Burnsville First Responders Killed on Duty

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星期一, 二月 19, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Front Line Foundation (TFLF) announced today that it is giving a total of $60,000 in death benefits to the families of Burnsville Police Officers, Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, both 27 and Adam Finseth, 40, a firefighter and paramedic for the city who were all killed in the line duty on the morning of February 18 while reporting to a domestic violence and hostage crisis in the city.

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  • Each of the three families will receive $20,000 in death benefits to support them prior to full death benefits being paid out.
  • The Foundation's mission is to bridge the gap between the death and benefits being paid, which can help families with ongoing expenses.
  • The Foundation also provides support in the purchase of tactical equipment for first responders which is not included in department budgets.
  • To date The Front Line Foundation has paid out $510,000 in death benefits and equipment funding since it was founded in 2018.

Better Launches Fully Digital VA Loans Powered by Tinman to Improve the Homebuying Experience for US Veterans

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星期四, 二月 15, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Professional Services, Finance, American Dream, Reserve, National Guard, VA loan, Home, Automation, Real estate

Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR), a leading digital homeownership company, today launches Better Mortgage VA Loans, a fully digital VA loan program available to eligible US Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and in some cases Veterans spouses are able to qualify in all 50 states.

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  • Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR), a leading digital homeownership company, today launches Better Mortgage VA Loans, a fully digital VA loan program available to eligible US Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and in some cases Veterans spouses are able to qualify in all 50 states.
  • With Better Mortgage, Veterans can leverage a fully digital platform to achieve their homeownership dreams faster and easier than the traditional mortgage process.
  • “Better has brought the traditional mortgage into the digital era, launching our 1 Day Mortgage Product and funding over $100 billion of fully digital mortgages.
  • The launch of their fully digital VA Loan is the latest example of Better’s continued commitment to investing in technology and automation.

Fayetteville State University Partners with AIR University to Advance Education for Air and Space Force

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星期三, 二月 14, 2024
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Fayetteville, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fayetteville State University is partnering with the U.S. Air Force’s AIR University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC) to advance educational opportunities for enlisted Airmen and Space Professionals beginning with second 8-week courses this spring.

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  • Fayetteville, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fayetteville State University is partnering with the U.S. Air Force’s AIR University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC) to advance educational opportunities for enlisted Airmen and Space Professionals beginning with second 8-week courses this spring.
  • Across the Air University schools and programs, more than 120,000 non-resident and 50,000 resident officers, enlisted, and civilian personnel graduated during the 2022-2023 academic year.
  • “Air University provides Airmen with many educational and developmental touchpoints throughout their careers to enhance the military readiness and lethality of our joint force.
  • The AU-ABC connects the CCAF with 4-year institutions where currently serving members of the Air Force, Space Force, Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard can earn their bachelor’s degree online.

Nominations Open for Our Military Kids® Courageous Kids Contest

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星期三, 二月 14, 2024
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OAKTON, Va., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit in its 20th year of providing extracurricular activity grants to military children, opens nominations for its fourth annual Courageous Kids Contest to recognize up to 13 extraordinary military children and teens from across the country.

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  • Through March 10, 2024, nominate an extraordinary military child or teen in your community for the fourth annual Our Military Kids Courageous Kids Contest.
  • OAKTON, Va., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit in its 20th year of providing extracurricular activity grants to military children, opens nominations for its fourth annual Courageous Kids Contest to recognize up to 13 extraordinary military children and teens from across the country.
  • Our Military Kids is now accepting nominations for the fourth annual Courageous Kids Contest through March 10, 2024.
  • "We are thrilled to amplify even more incredible military kid voices during our fourth annual Courageous Kids Contest," said Kara Dallman, OMK Executive Director and U.S. Navy Veteran.

Announcing the Base Winners for the 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®

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星期二, 二月 13, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) is proud to unveil the distinguished Base winners of the 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® award. Chosen from a dynamic field of over 400 nominees through a national online voting campaign, these individuals exemplify unparalleled community involvement, passionate advocacy, and visionary leadership. Their outstanding contributions underscore the essential role of military spouses as pivotal homefront heroes, actively shaping and fortifying both military and civilian communities.

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  • Armed Forces Insurance honors the 2024 Military Spouse of the Year® Base winners, recognized worldwide for their exceptional community service, advocacy, and leadership from over 400 nominees.
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) is proud to unveil the distinguished Base winners of the 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® award.
  • and AFI Chairman, stated, "The Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® award represents the pinnacle of national recognition for military spouses.
  • The selection process continues with the following phases:
    The 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® will be announced at an invite-only VIP event in Washington, DC, on May 9, 2024.

SBA Trains 200,000th Boots to Business Entrepreneurship Course Graduate

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星期一, 二月 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the 200,000th graduate of the Boots to Business (B2B) program.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the 200,000th graduate of the Boots to Business (B2B) program.
  • “SBA’s Boots to Business program is about strengthening our aspiring military entrepreneurs, especially now as they are contributing to the record rate of new business applications we’re experiencing under President Biden’s leadership,” said SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman .
  • The 200,000 graduate count grows weekly and includes participants in B2B, B2BR, DOD’s TAP Online Learning Management System, and SBA’s Military Spouse Pathway to Business , an entrepreneurship course for military spouses that launched in July 2023.
  • B2B, B2BR, and Pathway to Business courses are offered through SBA district offices, resource partners, and grant partners.

CACI Reports Results for Its Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter and Raises Fiscal Year Guidance

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星期三, 一月 24, 2024
Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, Security, Other Technology, Aerospace, Software, Manufacturing, Networks, Defense, Engineering, Assistant, State, ESI, MARPA, PEO, Growth, IDIQ, CACI, C4, Computer, Environment, GAAP, Investment, Tax, National Guard, Department of Defence, System integration, Workforce, DSO, Strategic management, DCGS, Army, EATS, Arms industry

Revenues in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 increased 11.2 percent year-over-year, essentially all organic growth.

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  • Revenues in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 increased 11.2 percent year-over-year, essentially all organic growth.
  • Contract awards in the second quarter totaled $2.2 billion, with approximately 55 percent for new business to CACI.
  • The table below summarizes our fiscal year 2024 guidance and represents our views as of January 24, 2024.
  • Our revenue guidance reflects approximately $200 million of higher-than-expected material purchases by our customers, split evenly between the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2024.