Operation Enduring Freedom

Admiral Harry B. Harris, USN (Ret) Joins Beacon Global Strategies as Senior Advisor

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Global Strategies (BGS), a leading strategic advisory firm focusing on global public policy, government procurement, and geopolitical risk analysis, today announced it will be expanding its Indo-Pacific Practice with the addition of Admiral Harry B. Harris, USN (Ret), as Senior Advisor.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Global Strategies (BGS), a leading strategic advisory firm focusing on global public policy, government procurement, and geopolitical risk analysis, today announced it will be expanding its Indo-Pacific Practice with the addition of Admiral Harry B. Harris, USN (Ret), as Senior Advisor.
  • Admiral Harris served as Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, from 2013 to 2015 and then as Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, until his retirement from the Navy in 2018.
  • Admiral Harris participated in Operations Attain Document, Earnest Will, Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Willing Spirit, and Odyssey Dawn.
  • Naval Academy, Admiral Harris holds master's degrees from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and Georgetown's School of Foreign Service.

Operation Homefront Promotes Robert D. Thomas to President and Chief Operating Officer

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced today that Brig. Gen. (ret.) Robert D. Thomas has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, Thomas will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization. He will leverage his military background and more than eight years of experience at Operation Homefront to lead programs, services, and the multi-functional teams across the organization that provide relief and recurring family support throughout the year to tens of thousands of military families.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced today that Brig.
  • Robert D. Thomas has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Thomas joined the Operation Homefront executive team in August 2015 following a nearly 31-year career of distinguished service in the Air Force.
  • "Bob has done a superb job as our Chief Operating Officer for the past 8+ years and is ready for this expanded role.

Del Mar Country Club Golf Tournament and Dinner-Gala raises more than $1.4 million for SOF Support

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星期四, 十月 12, 2023

The weekend began Friday night with a reception at a private residence in Rancho Santa Fe.

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  • The weekend began Friday night with a reception at a private residence in Rancho Santa Fe.
  • Saturday's festivities included an 18-hole scramble golf tournament at the famed Del Mar Country Club, followed by a dinner-gala and live and silent auction that generated the Lion's share of the $1.4 million that was raised for the Foundation.
  • The Del Mar Country Club Golf Tournament and Dinner-Gala was co-hosted by Plewes and Madeleine Pickens, owners of the Del Mar Country Club.
  • For more information about the SOF Support Foundation, visit https://sofsupport.org/ .

SOSi HIRES FORMER U.S. ARMY EUROPE DIRECTOR FOR INTELLIGENCE

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星期三, 十月 11, 2023

Former US Army Europe Director for Intelligence, Col.

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  • Former US Army Europe Director for Intelligence, Col.
  • Derrick Lee, joins SOSi as Director, Intelligence Programs
    Over the course of his military career, Lee commanded and served as a senior intelligence officer at tactical, operational and strategic levels.
  • Dan Robinson, SOSi Vice President of Intelligence, states: "Throughout his decorated Army career, Derrick proved himself as an innovative problem solver and leader.
  • He brings significant insight and experience to the SOSi team, including how intelligence services will integrate into future multi-domain environments.

Harts Services honors 2023 Hometown Heroes for service and sacrifice

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星期三, 十月 11, 2023

TACOMA, Wash. , Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harts Services, a top-rated Pacific Northwest plumbing and electrical company founded in 2013, is proud to look back on another season honoring area veterans and active service members through the Harts Hometown Heroes program in partnership with the Tacoma Rainiers, the AAA affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.

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  • Harts Services recognized seven Hometown Heroes during the Rainiers' 2023 season for their commitment and sacrifice.
  • Harts Services also donated $4,300 to the Wounded Warrior Project at the end of the season — $100 for every Rainiers home win in 2023.
  • "We have many service members and veterans in the area, and we're proud to be able to give something back to them," said Richard Hart, co-owner of Harts Services.
  • Harts Services also offers top-notch electrical services, including breakers, circuits, outlets, lighting, EV charge stations, generators, and more.

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. Strengthens Investment in the Utilities Market with Appointment of Two New Senior Executives

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星期四, 九月 21, 2023

Chicago, IL, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of two highly accomplished senior executives to its leadership team.

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  • Chicago, IL, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of two highly accomplished senior executives to its leadership team.
  • Chrissy Carr, PE, will join as Chief Engineering Officer, Industries, overseeing operations and profit and loss responsibilities for the electric and gas utilities, telecom, and aviation sectors.
  • Carr brings over 33 years of experience in the electric utilities industry to Milhouse.
  • Vargas brings more than 18 years of utility operations experience to this new role as VP, Power Engineering Midwest within Milhouse.

ROC.ai Co-Founder and Chief Scientist Honored with Distinguished Alumni Award from Michigan State University

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星期五, 九月 22, 2023

DENVER, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan State University (MSU) College of Engineering recently honored eight distinguished graduates with the 2023 Alumni Awards on 6 May at MSU's Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.

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  • DENVER, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan State University (MSU) College of Engineering recently honored eight distinguished graduates with the 2023 Alumni Awards on 6 May at MSU's Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.
  • Dr. Brendan Klare, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Rank One Computing (ROC.ai), received the Computer Science and Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award.
  • Awards are presented during the annual alumni banquet in East Lansing, Michigan.
  • "The world-class achievements of these alumni exemplify how Spartan Engineers change our communities and world," Kempel said.

Team Fastrax™ to Perform Patriotic Skydive at Navy Football Game

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星期六, 九月 9, 2023

BALTIMORE, Sept. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Saturday, September 9th, 2023, the Navy Midshipmen and Wagner Seahawks will face off for the first time for the Midshipmen's home opener at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The game starts at 3:30 pm, and as part of the opening ceremony, Team Fastrax™ will gracefully jump in with their majestic 1,800 sq. ft. American Flag.

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  • Professional Parachute Demonstration Team, Team Fastrax™, will perform their amazing American Flag skydive performance as part of the opening ceremony for this weekend's Navy Midshipmen football game.
  • The game starts at 3:30 pm, and as part of the opening ceremony, Team Fastrax™ will gracefully jump in with their majestic 1,800 sq.
  • John Hart, owner of Start Skydiving , and Founder of Team Fastrax™ said, "We are honored to be performing our patriotic American Flag skydive for the Navy football game.
  • To schedule a Team Fastrax™ performance at your next event, go to the Team Fastrax™ website.

Atom Computing adds key leaders to accelerate quantum computing momentum with the U.S. government

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星期三, 八月 30, 2023

"The United States has a vibrant quantum ecosystem thanks, in part, to investments the federal government has made in quantum computing research and development, workforce initiatives, and procurement," he said.

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  • "The United States has a vibrant quantum ecosystem thanks, in part, to investments the federal government has made in quantum computing research and development, workforce initiatives, and procurement," he said.
  • Ken (Braithwaite) and Greg (Muhlner) have extensive federal government experience that will help position Atom Computing as the premier partner to the U.S. in winning the race to large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing."
  • "Quantum computing is a disruptive technology that will redefine computing and the complexity of problems that we can solve," Braithwaite said.
  • "For our national security and to fuel our economy, it is imperative the United States and its allies win the quantum computing race.

Pet Supermarket Expands Partnership with the United States War Dogs Association, Demonstrating Support for Military Working Dogs

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星期六, 七月 1, 2023

SUNRISE, Fla., July 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pet Supermarket, a specialty pet supply retailer with over 220 locations across the U.S. Southeast, is continuing to create a positive impact within its service areas. With the return of its Lend a Paw: US War Dogs Association fundraiser, the retailer is building upon its dedication to communities facing adversity, among them hurricane survivors, abandoned animals and local shelters. Lending a paw to military working dogs and their handlers, Pet Supermarket is proud to announce the expansion of the fundraiser historically held in July to also now include fundraising throughout August.

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  • Lending a paw to military working dogs and their handlers, Pet Supermarket is proud to announce the expansion of the fundraiser historically held in July to also now include fundraising throughout August.
  • During the months of July and August, visitors to all Pet Supermarket locations are encouraged to join in and share their support for America's military working dogs (MWD).
  • By providing a monetary donation of their choosing at checkout, the proceeds of which will be entirely directed to The United States War Dogs Association , customers can contribute the nonprofit's mission of honoring our nation's war dogs and their handlers.
  • For more information about Pet Supermarket's Lend a Paw: US War Dogs fundraiser, visit https://www.petsupermarket.com/war-dogs.html .