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Cushman & Wakefield Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the real estate services firm has earned the designation of VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

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  • Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the real estate services firm has earned the designation of VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.
  • “We are honored to be recognized as a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer, reaffirming our steadfast dedication to empowering veterans and the military community," said Matt Disher, Executive Director, Military & Veterans Programs at Cushman & Wakefield.
  • Of those, VETS Indexes recognized 285 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.

Acxiom Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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Acxiom , a global leader in customer intelligence, today proudly announced it has earned the designation of 4 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

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  • Acxiom , a global leader in customer intelligence, today proudly announced it has earned the designation of 4 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.
  • “The extraordinary efforts of Acxiom to hire, retain, and support veterans and the military-connected community have earned the organization one of our highest awards,” said George Altman, president of VETS Indexes.
  • “Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated.
  • VETS Indexes and its Employer Awards have been featured on CNBC, Fox Business and BNN Bloomberg, as well as military-specific outlets, including Military.com, Military Times and Stars & Stripes.

VETS Indexes announces the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards recipients

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VETS Indexes is proud to unveil the 2024 honorees for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, including some of the world's largest multinational corporations, government agencies, small companies and nonprofits, and almost every type of organization in between.

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  • NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VETS Indexes is proud to unveil the 2024 honorees for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, including some of the world's largest multinational corporations, government agencies, small companies and nonprofits, and almost every type of organization in between.
  • Click this link to see the full slate of awardees: https://vetsindexes.com/award-results-2024
    "I am amazed and gratified to see so many employers participate in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards this year!"
  • Of those, VETS Indexes recognized 285 organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer.
  • To register and participate in the upcoming 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards competition, please click here: https://vetsindexes.com/employer-awards/ .

Yuengling To Celebrate 195th Anniversary with Free Lee Brice Summer Concert

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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POTTSVILLE, Pa., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of 195 years of brewing great beer, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., the Oldest Brewery in America, and the Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO), announced today the highly anticipated return of its Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration concert. The epic day-long event will take place in Historic Downtown Pottsville on July 13, 2024. The concert is part of the brewery's Stars & Stripes program —Yuengling's annual initiative to support our nation's heroes.

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  • Yuengling & Son, Inc. , the Oldest Brewery in America, and the Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO), announced today the highly anticipated return of its Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration concert.
  • Lee Brice , multi-Platinum selling American country music star, highly decorated songwriter, and official Brand Ambassador for Yuengling Traditional Lager, is headlining the free, family-friendly 2024 concert celebration.
  • "What could be better to highlight our Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration than the return of Lee Brice to Pottsville, on the 195th day, of the 195th year of Yuengling brewing great beer for every taste," said Debbie Yuengling, 6th generation family member of D.G.
  • First celebrated in 2019, and brought back in 2022, Yuengling's Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration will bring several thousand Yuengling and Lee Brice fans alike to this year's day-long concert celebration.

THE PURPLE HEART FOUNDATION IS OFFICIALLY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STARS AND STRIPES JANUARY 8, 2024

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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ANNANDALE, Va., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Purple Heart Foundation, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and supporting America's veterans and their families in need, is proud to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Stars And Stripes, a renowned media organization dedicated to providing independent news and information to the U.S. Military Community.

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  • The Purple Heart Foundation, committed to honoring the sacrifices of America's combat wounded veterans, will join forces with Stars And Stripes to raise awareness about the challenges faced by veterans and to promote initiatives that enhance their well-being.
  • Stars And Stripes, with its long-standing tradition of journalistic excellence, will provide a powerful platform for the Purple Heart Foundation to share stories of courage, resilience, and the ongoing needs of our nation's injured veterans.
  • "We are thrilled to unite with Stars and Stripes in our shared mission to serve those who have served us," said Stephen L. Ruckman, CEO of The Purple Heart Foundation.
  • For more information on Stars And Stripes, visit https://www.stripes.com/
    The Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises funds to support our nation's veterans and their families.

Craig Morgan, The War And Treaty, Darius Rucker & More Join Musicians On Call and Wrangler® in Support of Hospitalized Veterans

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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This annual initiative offers hope and happiness to hospitalized Veterans nationwide through the healing power of music.

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  • This annual initiative offers hope and happiness to hospitalized Veterans nationwide through the healing power of music.
  • This show is especially meaningful for Morgan and Michael Trotter Jr. of The War And Treaty who are Veterans themselves.
  • Veterans at the Nashville VA Medical Center also enjoyed a live concert experience featuring HunterGirl, Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Alex Hall.
  • Visit www.musiciansoncall.org to see highlights from Concert For Veterans Presented by Wrangler and donate to MOC’s Veterans programs.

University of Phoenix hosts Educational Equity Webinar Highlighting Diversity of United States Military Servicemembers During World War II

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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University of Phoenix is holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Force Multiplier: Diversity in Service of our country in World War II,” on November 16, 2023, at 11:00am AZT.

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  • University of Phoenix is holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Force Multiplier: Diversity in Service of our country in World War II,” on November 16, 2023, at 11:00am AZT.
  • “The panel discussion aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of the ways servicemembers experience aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging in country’s military environments,” states Tondra Richardson, MBA, director of Student Diversity & Inclusion at University of Phoenix, and a host of the series.
  • For 30 years, Olano served the United States of America as a civilian broadcaster for the Department of Defense.
  • The Educational Equity Webinar Series is part of a series of events with which the OEE engages aiming to foster cultural awareness, thought leadership and community alliances to promote and sustain educational equity and diversity initiatives.

Hyundai Recognized for Commitment to Military Veterans

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has been recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer from MilitaryFriendly.com and made the 2023 Military Times Best for Vets employer list .

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has been recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer from MilitaryFriendly.com and made the 2023 Military Times Best for Vets employer list .
  • These accolades demonstrate Hyundai's support for military service members and their families and the company's commitment to hiring military veterans.
  • Hyundai also has an employee resource group, Stars and Stripes, that honors veterans, military service members and their families.
  • In addition, Hyundai offers discounts for eligible active duty, reservist/National Guard, veteran, and retired U.S. military personnel through its special military program.

Wreaths Across America Radio is Proud to Announce the 2023 Escort to Arlington Coverage Sponsors

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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For the second year in a row, Wreaths Across America Radio is proud to provide live, long-form coverage of the organization’s annual “ Escort to Arlington ” as it travels down the East Coast.

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  • For the second year in a row, Wreaths Across America Radio is proud to provide live, long-form coverage of the organization’s annual “ Escort to Arlington ” as it travels down the East Coast.
  • This year, Wreaths Across America Radio is also welcoming Stars and Stripes as a media partner.
  • Wreaths Across America Radio will air each escort stop’s ceremony in full.
  • “Wreaths Across America Radio is honored to be supported by such great partners who make the coverage of the escort to Arlington possible,” said Jeff Pierce, Director of Broadcast and Media Partnerships at Wreaths Across America.

Pritzker Military Museum & Library Names Three Women Veterans as Recipients of the 2023 Citizen Soldier Award

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Chicago, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pritzker Military Museum & Library (PMML) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Citizen Soldier Award: 1st Lieutenant Bette Horstman (Retired), Chief Warrant Officer 5 Candy Martin (Retired), and Brigadier General Wilma Vaught (Retired).

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  • Chicago, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pritzker Military Museum & Library (PMML) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Citizen Soldier Award: 1st Lieutenant Bette Horstman (Retired), Chief Warrant Officer 5 Candy Martin (Retired), and Brigadier General Wilma Vaught (Retired).
  • The awards will be presented at the 2023 annual Liberty Gala on Saturday, November 4, as the PMML continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
  • The recipient must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces,  guard or reserves, and is either active or honorably discharged.
  • “We take pride in honoring and recognizing three resilient women with our most prominent award during our 20th year as an organization,” stated Pritzker Military Museum & Library Founder Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired).