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Combined Insurance Named Top Military Friendly® Employer for Sixth Consecutive Year

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Friday, November 10, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Combined Insurance Company of America, a Chubb company and a leading North American provider of supplemental insurance sold to employees at the worksite and directly to individuals, announced today that it has been honored as America's #1 Military Friendly® Employer ($1 billion-$4.99 billion revenue category) for the sixth consecutive year and 12th in the Top 10. The company was also recognized this week as a "Best for Vets" employer for the seventh year in recognition of its continued military recruitment and support.

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  • "Our organization is made better each day by the veterans, military spouses, and family members who have chosen to call Combined home," said Rich Williams, President of Combined Insurance.
  • For the sixth year in a row, Combined has earned the top spot as America's Military Friendly® Employer ($1 billion-$4.99 billion revenue category) by VIQTORY, the publisher of G.I.
  • For the seventh time, Combined Insurance has been named a " Best for Vets " employer by Military Times.
  • Military Times publishes the Air Force Times, Army Times, Marine Times, and Navy Times for current and former U.S. military personnel.

American Water Recognized by Military Friendly® and Military Times for Industry Leading Support of Veterans

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

American Water is proud to be recognized by Military Friendly and Military Times for our ongoing commitment to our veteran workforce, said Susan Hardwick, American Water President and CEO.

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  • American Water is proud to be recognized by Military Friendly and Military Times for our ongoing commitment to our veteran workforce, said Susan Hardwick, American Water President and CEO.
  • American Water has earned the Military Friendly Silver Employer and Top 10 Spouse Employer designations.
  • Military Friendly is the standard that measures an organizations commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefit for the military community.
  • Additionally, American Water was recognized as Best For Vets: Employers by Military Times for the fifth year in a row and is also the only water and wastewater utility to be recognized with this distinction.

MGM Resorts International Named a Top Employer for Veterans by Military Times

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") has been recognized as one of the nation's top 25 leading employers for culture, recruitment and policies for veterans, service members and military families in the Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers list. Also, MGM Resorts was the highest ranked company overall in Nevada and second highest ranked hospitality company in the nation.

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  • The Company earns a top 25 ranking on Military Times' 2022 'Best for Vets' list, is the only Nevada-based hospitality company featured
    LAS VEGAS, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") has been recognized as one of the nation's top 25 leading employers for culture, recruitment and policies for veterans, service members and military families in the Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers list.
  • Also, MGM Resorts was the highest ranked company overall in Nevada and second highest ranked hospitality company in the nation.
  • Mort Greenberg, SVP of Media Solutions at Military Times, said, "Military Times continues to set the standard for employer rankings for transitioning service members and veterans.
  • The Company also takes pride in creating personal connections with veterans through the MGM Rewards Military and Veterans Program, known as MVP.

Envistacom Named a Military Times Best for Vets Employer

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Military Times today announced its 2022 Best for Vets: Employers ranking which includes Envistacom, LLC .

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  • Military Times today announced its 2022 Best for Vets: Employers ranking which includes Envistacom, LLC .
  • Were thrilled to be included in the 2022 Best for Vets: Employers ranking as it reflects our commitment to providing opportunities for Americas veterans, said Tom Proctor, President at Envistacom.
  • The rankings can be found here: Best for Vets: Best Employers for Military Veterans (militarytimes.com)
    Military Times continues to set the standard for employer rankings for transitioning service members and veterans.
  • Although often imitated, there is no other list that comes close to Best for Vets: Employers, says Mort Greenberg, SVP of media solutions at Military Times.

Military Times Foundation Honors Children of Fallen Patriots Founder as the 2022 Veteran of the Year

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

ARLINGTON, Va., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David Kim, Co-Founder and CEO of Children of Fallen Patriots, was honored on July 12 as the 2022 Veteran of the Year, an award of distinction given by the Military Times Foundation recognizing the recipients' pride, dedication and courage beyond their call of duty. Kim joins five other distinguished service members from each military branch for this year's awards ceremony, which took place at the Ronald Reagan Building in Arlington, VA.

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  • Since the non-profit's inception, Children of Fallen Patriots has provided more than $55 million in support to Gold Star children in all 50 states.
  • "To be named Veteran of the Year by the Military Times Foundations is an immense honor," said David Kim, co-founder and CEO of Children of Fallen Patriots.
  • Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation honors the sacrifices of our fallen military heroes by ensuring the success of their children through college education.
  • Military Times is a part of the Sightline Media Group who also owns Army Times, Marine Corps Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times, Federal Times, Defense News, and C4ISRNET.

Leonardo DRS Recognized for Military/Veteran Friendly Employment Honors

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

The recognition of "Best for Vets" and "Military Friendly Employer" were earned by Leonardo DRS after review by two independent organizations that reviewed data on the company.

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  • The recognition of "Best for Vets" and "Military Friendly Employer" were earned by Leonardo DRS after review by two independent organizations that reviewed data on the company.
  • Leonardo DRS seeks to hire military talent and has long recognized hiring from the military community offers the company strategic competitive advantage.
  • Leonardo DRS is a leading provider of defense products and technologies that are used across land, air, sea, space and cyber domains.
  • Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Leonardo DRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. See the full range of capabilities at www.LeonardoDRS.com
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American Water Recognized by Military Friendly® and Military Times Magazine for Industry Leading Support of Veterans

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

We are proud to be recognized by Military Friendly and Military Times for these prestigious awards and recognitions, said Walter Lynch, American Water President and CEO and U.S. Army veteran.

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  • We are proud to be recognized by Military Friendly and Military Times for these prestigious awards and recognitions, said Walter Lynch, American Water President and CEO and U.S. Army veteran.
  • In addition to the 2022 Military Friendly Top 10 Gold Employer designation, American Water also earned the 2022 Military Friendly Top 10 Supplier Diversity and Brand designations.
  • Additionally, for the fourth year in a row, American Water was recognized as Best For Vets: Employers by Military Times.
  • Jobs magazine with other Military Friendly Employers and is currently featured online in Military Times Best For Vets: Employers list.

Southern Company earns top spot on Military Times' 2021 list of Best Employers for Veterans

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Monday, November 8, 2021

1 overall in the 2021 Best for Vets: Employers rankings released this month by Military Times.

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  • 1 overall in the 2021 Best for Vets: Employers rankings released this month by Military Times.
  • "On behalf of the entire Southern Company system, I am so proud that the Military Times is recognizing Southern Company as the number one place for veterans to work.
  • Southern Company focuses on veteran retention through employee resource groups like Military Veterans in Power that provide career development, networking and mentorship opportunities.
  • In 2020, 11% of the Southern Company system's new hires were veterans with veterans accounting for 10% of the system's total employee population.

For Fifth Consecutive Year, Combined Insurance Named a "Best For Vets" Employer

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --For the fifth year in a row, Combined Insurance has been named a " Best for Vets" employer byMilitary Times.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --For the fifth year in a row, Combined Insurance has been named a " Best for Vets" employer byMilitary Times.
  • "This honor means a great deal to us at Combined, as U.S. military veterans have made important contributions to our growth and success," said Combined Insurance President Rich Williams.
  • Combined Insurance launched its veteran recruiting program in 2010, hiring more than 5,500 veterans, military spouses, and their family members since then.
  • Combined Insurance Company of America is a Chubb company and a leading provider of supplemental accident, health, disability, and life insurance products in the U.S.* and Canada.

Ohio Defense Forum, Ohio Aerospace Day to highlight state's role in national defense, release economic impact analysis

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Friday, October 1, 2021

This statewide event will highlight Ohio's Defense and Aerospace Pillars:

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  • This statewide event will highlight Ohio's Defense and Aerospace Pillars:
    Lt. Gov.
  • Assistant Secretary of the USAF for Installations, Environment and Energy Jennifer Miller will give the installations keynote earlier that day.
  • Communities home to Department of Defense organizations play an important role in supporting military missions.
  • The forum will also feature a presentation on the results of an economic impact analysis of federal installations across the state.