National Guard

Michigan National Guard and Michigan Hospitality Foundation launch first cooking event for local culinary students, feeding 4,000+ eighth graders

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星期二, 十月 31, 2023
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The partnership kicked off with a cooking event for local high school culinary students participating in ProStart, a two-year, industry-backed culinary arts and restaurant management program for high school students.

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  • The partnership kicked off with a cooking event for local high school culinary students participating in ProStart, a two-year, industry-backed culinary arts and restaurant management program for high school students.
  • The National Guard hosted the cooking event using National Guard recipes at MiCareerQuest Southwest, feeding thousands of eighth grade students on October 24th and 25th at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center.
  • “This partnership will drive student learning and engagement in the hospitality industry,” said Amanda Smith, executive director of the Michigan Hospitality Foundation.
  • For more information on pursuing a culinary career path with the MIARNG, visit www.miarmyguard.com and click on “Apply Now”.

F5 Adds Tami Erwin to its Board of Directors

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星期四, 十一月 2, 2023
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F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) today announced the appointment of Tami Erwin, to its board of directors.

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  • F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) today announced the appointment of Tami Erwin, to its board of directors.
  • Ms. Erwin joined F5’s board effective October 31, 2023 and will serve on the Audit & Risk Oversight and the Talent & Compensation Committees.
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    “Tami brings significant experience scaling innovation and driving transformation across large complex organizations to the F5 board,” said Alan Higginson, chair of the F5, Inc. board.
  • Ms. Erwin began her career at Verizon in 1987 in customer service at what was then U.S. West.

U.S. National Guard Bureau Selects Tyler Technologies’ Solution Suite for Complaint Tracking and Program Management

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星期五, 十月 27, 2023
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Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced it has signed a contract with the U.S. National Guard Bureau (NGB), and specifically the NGB-DEI Complaints Management and Adjudication Branch, for Tyler’s Workforce Case Management application suite.

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  • Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced it has signed a contract with the U.S. National Guard Bureau (NGB), and specifically the NGB-DEI Complaints Management and Adjudication Branch, for Tyler’s Workforce Case Management application suite.
  • Tyler will provide a web-based case management, complaint tracking, and program management and reporting application for military equal opportunity (MEO) and civilian equal employment opportunity (EEO) professionals.
  • Today, MEO and EEO complaint tracking is not managed by a centralized system across the National Guard.
  • Different Army and Air Force Guard units in different states and territories, as well as the National Guard Bureau itself, employ various systems and ways of tracking and reporting on EEO and MEO complaints.

Dream Foundation's Dreams for Veterans Program Receives 2023 Fisher Service Award for Military Community Service

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星期四, 十一月 2, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fisher House Foundation has awarded Dream Foundation's Dreams for Veterans program the prestigious 2023 Fisher Service Award in recognition of its innovative and positive impact on our nation's heroes and their loved ones. As part of the award, Dream Foundation was also given a $90,000 grant and a $50,000 advertising package from the Military Times Foundation.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fisher House Foundation has awarded Dream Foundation's Dreams for Veterans program the prestigious 2023 Fisher Service Award in recognition of its innovative and positive impact on our nation's heroes and their loved ones.
  • As part of the award, Dream Foundation was also given a $90,000 grant and a $50,000 advertising package from the Military Times Foundation.
  • Created in 2014, Dreams for Veterans serves our nation's terminally-ill military veterans, active service members, and members of the Reserve and National Guard across the country and Puerto Rico by bringing their final Dreams to life.
  • Selected from over 460 veteran service organizations to win the award, Dreams for Veterans will use the funds to fulfill the final Dreams of terminally-ill veterans and service members.

2023 Fisher Service Award for Military Community Service Recipients Announced

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星期三, 十月 25, 2023
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The Fisher Service Award for Military Community Service provides funding toward innovative programs created to improve the quality of life of veterans.

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  • The Fisher Service Award for Military Community Service provides funding toward innovative programs created to improve the quality of life of veterans.
  • “Congratulations to the 2023 Fisher Service Award grant recipients,” said Chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation Ken Fisher.
  • Our support of the Fisher Service Award is just one of the many ways we underscore the Military Times mission of service to the community we serve” said Kelly Facer, SVP Sightline Media Group / Military Times.
  • The 2023 recipients were honored in a ceremony hosted by Fisher House Foundation and Military Times in Washington, D.C., on October 25, 2023.

North Texas Food Bank Honors Outstanding Supporters and Volunteers

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星期五, 十月 20, 2023
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Dallas, TX, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) recognized top supporters and volunteers at its annual Golden Fork Awards ceremony.

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  • Dallas, TX, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) recognized top supporters and volunteers at its annual Golden Fork Awards ceremony.
  • “The North Texas Food Bank is fortunate to have such rich community support in our mission of closing the hunger gap in North Texas.
  • The Jan Pruitt Legacy Award is given to a Food Bank employee or an employee of one of our partner agencies and it honors NTFB’s late CEO Jan Pruitt, who led the North Texas Food Bank for 20 years.
  • The award was presented to Dr. Valerie Hawthorne, who served as Director of Government Relations of the North Texas Food Bank for seven years.

MacDermott Method Launches Groundbreaking 14-Day Parent/Teen Relationship Reset App

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星期三, 十月 25, 2023
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Developed by licensed marriage and family therapist Kristin MacDermott, this easy-to-use program gives parents a step-by-step process for resetting their relationships with their teens at that crucial time when many parent/teen relationships unravel.

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  • Developed by licensed marriage and family therapist Kristin MacDermott, this easy-to-use program gives parents a step-by-step process for resetting their relationships with their teens at that crucial time when many parent/teen relationships unravel.
  • "This 14-day program is the culmination of 20 years of research and development in resilience and relationships, and I am thrilled to make it available in an app, so parents can use it anywhere.
  • The 14-Day Parent/Teen Relationship Reset is the latest addition to MacDermott Method's portfolio of services and resources, which includes resilience-training programs for schools, coaches, and family advisors, reflecting their dedication to enhancing the lives of families and communities.
  • For more information about the MacDermott Method and the 14-Day Parent/Teen Relationship Reset Program, please visit our website .

KPMG and Warrior Centric Health Announce Joint Effort to Bring Equitable Healthcare to America's Warrior Community

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星期三, 十月 18, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warrior Centric Health (WCH)®, the leading authority in Warrior Community population health, and KPMG LLP, are collaborating to address the critical healthcare challenges for Veterans, National Guard, reservists, active-duty service members, and their families. The 75 million individuals of the Warrior Community, roughly 25 percent of the total U.S. population, face a complex health crisis and limited access to equitable healthcare.

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  • The 75 million individuals of the Warrior Community, roughly 25 percent of the total U.S. population, face a complex health crisis and limited access to equitable healthcare.
  • This will accelerate Warrior Centric Health's ability to scale its Integrated Military Population Health Solution platform (IMPHS)™ in the commercial, military, and government markets.
  • "Building upon WCH's world-leading expertise and cohesive solution, engaging with KPMG is mission critical to improving health outcomes, optimizing care, and addressing one of the nation's greatest health equity obligations," said Ron Steptoe, CMR, DABDA, CEO and co-founder of Warrior Centric Health.
  • "Warrior Centric Health has designed and built a one-of-a-kind platform to help address the gaps in how our military community are treated in public health systems.

Guidehouse Supports Veterans With Hiring Our Heroes Partnership

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星期四, 十月 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, is proud to announce a partnership with the Hiring Our Heroes (HoH) Corporate Fellowship.

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  • Guidehouse reinforces longstanding commitment to hiring Military Veterans; Former and transitioning Military professionals help us meet our commitment to excellence
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, is proud to announce a partnership with the Hiring Our Heroes (HoH) Corporate Fellowship.
  • Hiring Our Heroes , a US Chamber of Commerce Foundation program, helps bridge the civilian-military divide within the business community.
  • Each HoH cohort runs for 12 weeks and is offered three times a year at Guidehouse and other participating companies.
  • "Guidehouse is a proud participant in the Hiring Our Heroes program," said Eric Ellison, Program Manager for the HoH initiative at Guidehouse.

Lids Foundation Celebrates 10-Year Our Military Kids® Partnership By Funding 200 Additional Scholarships

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星期三, 十月 11, 2023
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OAKTON, Va., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids® (OMK),  a national nonprofit, has partnered with the Lids Foundation  since 2013 to provide more than 2,700 extracurricular activity scholarships to the children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, and combat Veterans in treatment for wounds, illnesses, or injuries.

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  • "Providing our communities and children with the resources to enhance their lives is one of the primary goals of the Lids Foundation," said Tom Ripley, co-founder and partner at Ames Watson.
  • The Lids Foundation's recent investment of $60,000 will fund 200 additional OMK activity scholarships, keeping military kids active and connected to community during a difficult time.
  • "We are so grateful for a decade of support from the Lids Foundation," said Kara Dallman, OMK Executive Director and retired U.S. Navy Veteran.
  • Thanks to the Lids Foundation's partnership, OMK has never turned away eligible military children from pursuing their favorite activities.