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The 6 Most Important Ways to Make Water Recreation Safer This Summer

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星期三, 五月 24, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer kicks into high gear on Memorial Day weekend, families converge on aquatic centers, pools, water parks and open bodies of water. Taking proactive steps to ensure everyone's safety is vital. The National Water Safety Coalition urges families to keep the following six action steps top of mind this weekend and all summer long to help prevent drowning and water related injuries.   

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  • The National Water Safety Coalition urges families to keep the following six action steps top of mind this weekend and all summer long to help prevent drowning and water related injuries.
  • Actively supervise children and non-swimmers around the water, even when lifeguards are present.
  • Ensure Water Competency - No matter your age, learning to swim and survive in the water is one of the best ways to be safer in and around the water.
  • Prevent Unsupervised Access to Water - Barriers and alarms help prevent access to water during non-swim times.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Celebrates Opening of 45,000-Square-Foot Training and Service Center Campus in Chesapeake, Va.

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星期四, 五月 18, 2023
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Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), an Arcline Investment Management portfolio company, celebrated the grand opening of its newest Training and Service Center Campus in Chesapeake, Va. located at 733 Curtis Saunders Court on May 17th.

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  • Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), an Arcline Investment Management portfolio company, celebrated the grand opening of its newest Training and Service Center Campus in Chesapeake, Va. located at 733 Curtis Saunders Court on May 17th.
  • “Fairbanks Morse Defense has made it clear that they are going ‘all-in’ by making a significant investment in this training and service center in Chesapeake,” said Steven Wright, Director of Chesapeake Economic Development .
  • FMD’s Chesapeake Training and Service Center includes the following:
    13,000 square feet of training center shop space, including four fully dressed workstations featuring four different FMD engines for students to pull apart and reassemble, in addition to dedicated training available on all FMD products.
  • 6,000 square feet for service center offices, a tech library, a service center classroom, and break rooms.

U.S. Coast Guard Bronze Medal Goes Full Throttle on May 11

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星期四, 五月 4, 2023
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COAST GUARD” and the Coast Guard motto “SEMPER PARATUS” (Always Ready) are arced around the upper border.

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  • COAST GUARD” and the Coast Guard motto “SEMPER PARATUS” (Always Ready) are arced around the upper border.
  • The reverse (tails) design depicts two iconic symbols of the Coast Guard, a life preserver ring and the Coast Guard racing stripe mark, which is found on almost all Coast Guard craft.
  • The U.S. Coast Guard Bronze Medal is 1.5 inches in diameter and is struck in 95 percent bronze and five percent zinc.
  • Anticipated future releases in the Armed Forces Silver Medal Program include the U.S. Navy 1.5” Bronze Medal, the U.S. Navy One Ounce Silver Medal, the U.S. Marine Corps 1.5-inch Bronze Medal, and the U.S. Marine Corps One Ounce Silver Medal.

Shining a Light on the Abilities and Achievements of Neurodivergent Young Adults by Giving Back

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星期一, 五月 1, 2023
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LEE, Mass., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In honor of Autism Month in April, the College Internship Program's five national Centers of excellence are giving back to the larger communities that help support them. Team members and students are mobilizing to celebrate and showcase the abilities and achievements of neurodivergent young adults.

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  • Team members and students are mobilizing to celebrate and showcase the abilities and achievements of neurodivergent young adults.
  • The College Internship Program , or CIP, is a comprehensive and specialized transition program helping young adults ages 18-26 with autism and learning differences find success in college, employment, and independent living.
  • Their five Center locations are across the country - two in California, one in Indiana, and Florida, and the flagship Center is in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
  • Students will also host a food drive and run a booth with sensory activities at a local Autism Acceptance Fair.

SFC'S THE CATCH PRESENTED BY FRITOS® ANNOUNCES EPIC ROSTER OF BRAND PARTNERS

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星期四, 四月 13, 2023
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DALLAS, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sport Fishing Championship (SFC), the governing body of saltwater tournament fishing, today announced a epic roster of brand partners for the The Catch Presented by Fritos®, perhaps the most diverse for any fishing program.

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  • DALLAS, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sport Fishing Championship (SFC), the governing body of saltwater tournament fishing, today announced a epic roster of brand partners for the The Catch Presented by Fritos®, perhaps the most diverse for any fishing program.
  • The event will be held April 15 at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach and will be broadcast live on CBS 1-3 p.m.
  • The Presenting Sponsor of The Catch is Fritos.
  • "Interest in The Catch has been unprecedented," said Mark Neifeld, CEO and commissioner of SFC.

FRITOS® BECOMES PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR SFC'S THE CATCH ON CBS

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星期二, 四月 11, 2023
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DALLAS, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sport Fishing Championship (SFC), the governing body of saltwater tournament fishing, today announced Fritos®, the versatile and "Down for Everything™" corn chip from Frito-Lay®, as presenting sponsor of The Catch, SFC's made-for-TV competition pairing its top tournament anglers with superstars from the NFL. The event takes place off the shores of Miami Beach and the famed Fontainebleau Resort and will be broadcast live on CBS April 15 from 1-3 p.m. ET.

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  • The event takes place off the shores of Miami Beach and the famed Fontainebleau Resort and will be broadcast live on CBS April 15 from 1-3 p.m.
  • An exciting new event for saltwater fishing, The Catch features four teams in head-to-head competition.
  • The Catch will include three days of official events including The Catch Pro-Am (April 13-15), galas and gatherings, red carpets, The Catch Aerial Show over Miami Beach on Saturday evening, music and much more.
  • The Catch Pro-Am participants receive access to all official events and tables are available for purchase by emailing [email protected] .

Vessel Documentation Online Stands Against Shipping Vessels Flying False Flags

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星期一, 三月 27, 2023
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MISSOULA, Mont., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vessel Documentation Online, a site that provides online access to applications for boat documentation renewal among other services, strongly condemns shipping vessels flying false flags. This practice is illegal and unsafe.

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  • Vessel Documentation Online can make the ship documentation process simpler.
  • MISSOULA, Mont., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vessel Documentation Online, a site that provides online access to applications for boat documentation renewal among other services, strongly condemns shipping vessels flying false flags.
  • Vessel Documentation Online is designed to provide vessel owners with digital access to applying for initial vessel documentation as well as renewal, reinstatement, and other services that can help to keep the vessel registered with the USCG.
  • For more information about US Coast Guard documentation, conducting a USCG vessel search, or making a press inquiry, contact Vessel Documentation Online.

Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas Hosts Debut of 1,025-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

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星期五, 三月 24, 2023
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A replay of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 reveal, as well as event highlights from Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas event, is available for viewing at DodgeGarage.com .

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  • A replay of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 reveal, as well as event highlights from Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas event, is available for viewing at DodgeGarage.com .
  • Dodge also announced during the "pre-game" prior to the Demon 170 reveal that Direct Connection stage kits for the modern-era Dodge Challenger are now available for purchase at DCPerformance.com .
  • The Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas event featured drag racing on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in a variety of categories, including Small Tire, Big Tire and Fastest Dodge.
  • Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas: By The Numbers
    For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge.

Troutman Pepper and Dominion Energy Pro Bono Team Turn to Nation's Highest Court as Fight Continues for Full Educational Benefits for Military Veterans

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星期一, 三月 13, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In their fight to secure full educational benefits potentially worth billions of dollars for about 1.7 million post-9/11-era veterans and counting, attorneys from Troutman Pepper and Dominion Energy today filed a petition for a writ of certiorari, asking the Supreme Court to review the lower court ruling.

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  • It seeks to resolve how many months of educational benefits a veteran is entitled to under two different GI bills.
  • Rudisill is represented pro bono by Troutman Pepper attorneys Timothy McHugh , Misha Tseytlin , Kevin LeRoy , Abbey Thornhill , and Trey Smith , among others, and David DePippo from Dominion Energy.
  • The panel issued an opinion affirming the U.S. Appeals Court for Veterans Claims' decision in July 2021.
  • The VA requested and was granted reconsideration before the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

Textron Aviation Special Missions Beechcraft King Air 260 chosen as new U.S. Navy Multi-Engine Training System (METS)

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星期四, 二月 16, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230215005839/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230215005839/en/
    Beechcraft King Air 260 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) T-54A for the U.S. Navy (Photo: Business Wire)
    The contract award is for up to 64 King Air 260 aircraft, which will be known as the T-54A.
  • The initial Lot I award will procure 10 new Beechcraft King Air 260 commercial aircraft and associated support.
  • The Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft acquired under the METS contract will replace the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) fleet of T-44C Pegasus aircraft.
  • “We are honored the U.S. Navy has again selected the Beechcraft King Air to fulfill its training needs,” said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Missions Sales for Textron Aviation.