Veteran

Easterly Government Properties Releases Annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report and Announces 4% Decrease in Total Portfolio Energy Consumption

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Sustainability, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, REIT, Corporation, Investment, Governance, Unitary state, Electricity, Coal, Carbon, Female, LEED, Veteran, Acquisition, ESG, Caregiver, Interface (computing), Sustainable Development Goals, U.N, DEA, Government, Army, Silver, Corporate responsibility, Pharmaceutical industry

Easterly oversaw a 4% decrease in energy usage and achieved 16 ENERGY STAR Certifications.

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  • Easterly oversaw a 4% decrease in energy usage and achieved 16 ENERGY STAR Certifications.
  • “Easterly has taken significant strides to maximize the efficiency of our portfolio of mission-critical U.S. Government properties,” said Darrell Crate, Easterly’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • Easterly partnered with the Wounded Warrior Project to help support continuing efforts to aid veterans, their families, and caregivers.
  • To delve into the comprehensive details of Easterly's 2023 ESG Report, visit: Easterly's Corporate Responsibility page .

USAA to Gift Vehicles to Military and Their Families in 2024

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Friday, April 19, 2024
Insurance, Veterans, Automotive, General Automotive, Banking, Military, Professional Services, Family, Consumer, Defense, STEP, Safety, City, Partnership, Transport, Freedom, NABC, Veteran, Hospital

USAA recognizes the importance of reliable transportation in the lives of veterans and their families.

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  • USAA recognizes the importance of reliable transportation in the lives of veterans and their families.
  • Through the NABC Recycled Rides® program, USAA aims to make a meaningful difference by providing refurbished vehicles to those in need.
  • This year, USAA is thrilled to extend a hand up to four deserving military families, granting them the freedom and independence that comes with owning a dependable vehicle.
  • “We are honored to continue our support for veterans and their families through the NABC Recycled Rides® program,” said Randy Termeer, USAA Property and Casualty President.

American Water Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer

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Friday, April 19, 2024
Veterans, Human Resources, Finance, Utilities, Banking, Military, Professional Services, Energy, Defense, American Water, Safety, Water, Employment, Rest, Diversity, Running, Organization, Veteran, Nursing

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has earned the 2024 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer designation provided by the VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has earned the 2024 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer designation provided by the VETS Indexes Employer Awards.
  • “It is an honor for American Water to be acknowledged by VETS Indexes for our continued dedication to our veteran workforce,” said Melanie Kennedy, American Water Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • “Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated.
  • Congratulations to American Water on this outstanding achievement!”
    For more information on VETS Indexes Employer Awards, visit: https://vetsindexes.com/employer-awards-methodology .

Henry Schein Supports The ‘Carry The Load’ Memorial May Campaign For Third Consecutive Year

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Veterans, Defense, Other Health, Other Philanthropy, Other Professional Services, Other Defense, Medical Devices, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Social Services, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Dental, Public Policy, Government, Medical Supplies, General Health, Surgery, Health, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Military, Henry, Education, NAR, VET, DOD, Woman, Load, Memorial Day, United States Navy, Schein, Memorial, Employee resource group, Organization, Veteran, Management

As a national sponsor, Henry Schein is supporting activities being held across the U.S. during May through its businesses and corporate organizations.

Key Points: 
  • As a national sponsor, Henry Schein is supporting activities being held across the U.S. during May through its businesses and corporate organizations.
  • The participating businesses include North American Rescue (NAR), Henry Schein Dental, Henry Schein Medical, and Henry Schein One, joined by Henry Schein Cares, the Company’s global corporate social responsibility program, and Henry Schein’s Veterans Engagement Team (VET) Employee Resource Group.
  • Henry Schein Cares, NAR, Henry Schein Dental, Henry Schein Medical, and Henry Schein One will sponsor the following community events and the Dallas Memorial March:
    “Giving back to the communities we serve is an important part of our Team Schein culture,” said Ron South, Executive Sponsor of Henry Schein’s Veterans Engagement Team, and Chief Financial Officer.
  • The Company is also a DOD SkillBridge authorized organization, providing service members with opportunities to enhance various skills through Henry Schein externships.

Red River Charitable Foundation Announces 2024 Marcy Levesque Women in Technology Scholarship Recipients

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Other Professional Services, Defense, Teens, Consulting, Government Technology, Semiconductor, Other Technology, Professional Services, Security, Telecommunications, Philanthropy, Satellite, Software, Other Education, Photography, Networks, Nanotechnology, Internet, University, Audio, Video, Hardware, Electronic Design Automation, Veterans, Education, Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Women, Other Philanthropy, Engineering, Other Defense, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Contracts, VoIP, Manufacturing, Mobile, Wireless, Consumer, White House, Federal Government, Foundation, Other Policy Issues, Homeland Security, Cloud, George Mason University, Computer science, Network operations center, Woman, Northern Virginia Community College, Red, Heart, Growth, Marywood University, Cloud computing, Student, Child, Veteran, Nursing

Red River Charitable Foundation (RRCF), a 501(c)3 supporting veterans and students, today announced the recipients of the 2024 Marcy Levesque Women in Technology Scholarship.

Key Points: 
  • Red River Charitable Foundation (RRCF), a 501(c)3 supporting veterans and students, today announced the recipients of the 2024 Marcy Levesque Women in Technology Scholarship.
  • Marcy Levesque was a beloved part of the Red River family and the first remote Network Operations Center employee.
  • “RRCF is proud to continue supporting women who are furthering their education in various fields of technology with this scholarship,” said Elizabeth Daum, a Red River employee and mentor in Red River’s Women in Tech Mentorship Program.
  • It’s an honor to help this year’s recipients realize new career paths.”
    Click here to learn more about the Marcy Levesque Women in Technology Scholarship.

Seahawks Star Jaxon Smith-Njigba to Host 3rd Annual Seattle All-Star Classic Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday, July 6 at Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Sports, General Sports, Philanthropy, Entertainment, Celebrity, Other Philanthropy, Men, Family, Fund Raising, Consumer, Parenting, Corporation, Education, Pacific Northwest, Wine, NFL, Beer, Cheney Stadium, SASC, NBA, Entrepreneurship, Food, Athlete, Music, National Football League Draft, Veteran

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will host the third annual Seattle All-Star Celebrity Softball Game & Home Run Derby on Saturday, July 6th at Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium.

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  • Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will host the third annual Seattle All-Star Celebrity Softball Game & Home Run Derby on Saturday, July 6th at Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium.
  • More details on the annual charitable event, a growing fixture of the Puget Sound’s summer event season, can be found at: seattleallstarclassic.com .
  • Local employers can become official sponsors of the Seattle All-Star Classic and support local nonprofits alongside professional athletes and celebrities.
  • Corporate partners can sponsor service members and their families to attend the 2024 SASC Celebrity Softball game.

Dine Brands Releases 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Retail, Professional Services, Distribution, Dine Brands, Forest Stewardship Council, Applebee's, FSC, Partnership, Egg as food, Veteran, IHOP, ESG, EPS, Multimedia, Organic, DIN, Share Our Strength

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, released its 2023 ESG report which speaks to priorities and progress within the focus areas of People, Planet, Food, and Governance.

Key Points: 
  • Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, released its 2023 ESG report which speaks to priorities and progress within the focus areas of People, Planet, Food, and Governance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240416430836/en/
    Dine Brands releases their 2023 ESG report.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Dine Better, Together is how we describe our intention to combine business growth and competitive strength with our ESG commitments,” says John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands.
  • For more information on the 2023 Dine Better, Together report, please visit https://www.dinebrands.com/en/social-good .

Grant Thornton names 51 Vets as its new Purple Paladin

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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51 Vets joins 18 other 501(c)(3) nonprofits that Grant Thornton previously selected as Purple Paladins.

Key Points: 
  • 51 Vets joins 18 other 501(c)(3) nonprofits that Grant Thornton previously selected as Purple Paladins.
  • Grant Thornton’s Purple Paladins program derives its name from the word paladin, a champion of a cause.
  • Grant Thornton and its professionals have donated more than $1 million to Purple Paladin nonprofits, and more than 650 Grant Thornton professionals have volunteered their time and skills to support the firm’s Purple Paladins.
  • To learn more about Purple Paladins, or to nominate a nonprofit for potential support, visit Grant Thornton’s website: www.grantthornton.com/PurplePaladins .

Accenture Federal Services to Acquire Cognosante

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Technology, Contracts, Consulting, Security, Professional Services, Software, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Defense, Intelligence, Multimedia, Federation, Patient, Acquisition, Veteran, Service, Nursing

Accenture Federal Services has entered into an agreement to acquire Cognosante , a mission-driven provider of digital transformation and cloud modernization solutions for federal health, defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies.

Key Points: 
  • Accenture Federal Services has entered into an agreement to acquire Cognosante , a mission-driven provider of digital transformation and cloud modernization solutions for federal health, defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies.
  • “We are continually innovating and investing to help federal agencies stay ahead of the ever-changing needs of their mission and customers,” said Accenture Federal Services CEO John Goodman.
  • “Accenture Federal Services is excited to welcome the Cognosante team.
  • Accenture Federal Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN).

Werner® Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, proudly announces its designation as a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

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  • Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, proudly announces its designation as a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.
  • Werner earned designation as a VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer for the past three years, with 2024 marking the first year in the 5 Star category.
  • VETS Indexes recognized organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer and Recognized Employer.
  • “Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated.