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HJF Announces 2024 Heroes of Military Medicine

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is pleased to announce the 2024 honorees receiving the HJF Heroes of Military Medicine Awards.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is pleased to announce the 2024 honorees receiving the HJF Heroes of Military Medicine Awards.
  • Since 2010, HJF has celebrated the men, women, and organizations that exemplify the mission of advancing military medicine.
  • The Heroes of Military Medicine Awards dinner will be held on May 9, 2024, at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., bringing together top military leaders, medical researchers, practitioners, and thankful citizens to salute those who, through their selfless dedication to military medicine, have improved the lives and health of our Nation's wounded, ill, and injured.
  • The 2024 Washington, D.C., Heroes of Military Medicine Award Honorees are:
    Hero of Military Medicine Ambassador Honoree: C-STARS Cincinnati
    Accepted by Colonel (Doctor) Valerie G. Sams, U.S. Air Force
    Hero of Military Medicine U.S. Army Honoree: Lieutenant Colonel Darcie D. Greuel, USAR
    Hero of Military Medicine U.S. Navy Honoree: Commander (Doctor) Timothy J. Donahue
    Hero of Military Medicine U.S. Air Force Honoree: Lieutenant Colonel (Doctor) Carrie L. Lucas
    Hero of Military Medicine Civilian Honoree: Kathy M. Williams

Solar Solution Brings Renewable Energy to the Cathedral Schools with North American Made Silfab Solar Panels

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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This project marks an important step towards embracing renewable energy and promoting sustainability in Washington, D.C.

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  • This project marks an important step towards embracing renewable energy and promoting sustainability in Washington, D.C.
    Silfab Solar panels used at National Cathedral Close installation in Washington, D.C.
  • Through this partnership, Solar Solution will provide over 1,100 solar panels with the goal of producing over 552,200 kWh annually.
  • With over 15 years of experience installing solar systems, Solar Solution implemented a tailored solar energy system to fit the unique features of the three schools.
  • This solar installation project on the Cathedral campus represents a significant milestone in Solar Solution's commitment to advancing solar energy across the D.C. metro area.

SOME Raises $1.1M During 37th Annual Break the Cycle Gala

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SOME celebrated its 37th Annual Break the Cycle Gala on Saturday, October 21 at Washington National Cathedral.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SOME celebrated its 37th Annual Break the Cycle Gala on Saturday, October 21 at Washington National Cathedral.
  • The organization raised $1.1 million during this year’s Gala, surpassing the amount amassed at last year’s event.
  • 2023 Break the Cycle Gala Honorees included:
    Jeanne and Mark Shriver: Jeanne and Mark Shriver received the Father Horace McKenna Humanitarian Award for their unwavering commitment of time and resources to alleviating homelessness and poverty.
  • The Break the Cycle Gala took place at Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, on Sat, Oct. 21 from 6-10 p.m. To learn more, visit www.SOME.org/BreakTheCycle .

In Honor of Globally Recognized "Car-Free Day," Zipcar Releases New Data about the Impact of Car Sharing on Traffic and Parking Competition in Washington, D.C.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- September 22 marks the worldwide initiative "Car-Free Day," which encourages motorists to take a break from driving and explore environmentally-friendly options like mass transit, biking, scooters and walking. According to a new survey from Zipcar, the world's leading car-sharing company, a segment of Washingtonians, those who share a car (compared to personal car owners), significantly contribute to the environmental and social health of Washington D.C. by eliminating additional cars on the road, congestion, parking competition and carbon emissions. Nearly 30% of Zipcar members in Washington D.C. ditched their personal car after joining Zipcar, eliminating an estimated 8,000 vehicles from Washington D.C.'s streets.

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  • Nearly 30% of Zipcar members in Washington D.C. ditched their personal car after joining Zipcar, eliminating an estimated 8,000 vehicles from Washington D.C.'s streets.
  • "A little-known byproduct of car sharing is that it eliminates personally owned vehicles from city streets, which reduces congestion, carbon emissions and competition for parking on the curb.
  • Founded in 2000, Zipcar is driven by a mission: to enable simple and responsible urban living by reducing personal car ownership.
  • For over twenty years, Zipcar has supported D.C.'s diverse communities, city livability, and the global environment with socially responsible, sustainable transportation.

U.S. Navy Names Nuclear Submarine After John H. Dalton, Xactus Board Member

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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Xactus , the leading verification innovator for the mortgage industry, announced today that the U.S. Navy is naming its newest nuclear submarine after one of its board members, John H. Dalton, a former Secretary of the Navy.

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  • Xactus , the leading verification innovator for the mortgage industry, announced today that the U.S. Navy is naming its newest nuclear submarine after one of its board members, John H. Dalton, a former Secretary of the Navy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230410005242/en/
    The U.S. Navy is naming its newest submarine after John H. Dalton, a former Secretary of the Navy and current Xactus board member.
  • The USS John H. Dalton will be a Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine SSN-808.
  • Quoting the United States Naval Institute, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said, “John Dalton served as a proud submariner and as Secretary of the Navy.

BuildWithin Expands Leadership Team to Help Municipalities and Employers Nationwide Grow Apprenticeship and Upskilling Programs

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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BuildWithin , a venture-backed technology company and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) approved Apprenticeship Intermediary, has added Keely O’Brien to its leadership team as Vice President, National Programs.

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  • BuildWithin , a venture-backed technology company and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) approved Apprenticeship Intermediary, has added Keely O’Brien to its leadership team as Vice President, National Programs.
  • In this role, O’Brien will be responsible for directing BuildWithin’s efforts to generate awareness and expansion of apprenticeships and upskilling programs in the US.
  • O’Brien will initially focus on five Apprenticeship Innovation Hubs: Washington, D.C./Maryland, Northern Virginia, Chattanooga and Hamilton County, TN, Los Angeles County and Sacramento/Northern CA.
  • What Ximena, Michelle and the rest of the BuildWithin team has accomplished, in the short window since inception, is unparalleled.

Nationally Acclaimed Passport DC Returns with Around the World Embassy Tour on May 6, 2023

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Washington, DC, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This May, Passport DC returns to Washington, DC with one of its favorite programs—Around the World Embassy Tour.

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  • Washington, DC, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This May, Passport DC returns to Washington, DC with one of its favorite programs—Around the World Embassy Tour.
  • “Events DC’s Around the World Embassy Tour and Passport DC attract nearly 27,000 attendees each year and allow the diplomatic community to highlight the very best of their home countries,” said Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates.
  • Events DC is proud to encourage people to explore and learn about the diverse diplomatic communities in Washington, DC.
  • With more than 175 embassies, Washington, DC has the second highest number of embassies in any city in the world.

SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail makes history as the first sitting HBCU president selected to preach for Washington National Cathedral's HBCU Sunday

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint Augustine University (SAU) President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail makes history as the first Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) president selected to preach for the Washington Cathedral's fourth annual Holy Eucharist & Annual HBCU Welcome Sunday.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint Augustine University (SAU) President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail makes history as the first Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) president selected to preach for the Washington Cathedral's fourth annual Holy Eucharist & Annual HBCU Welcome Sunday.
  • SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail leads one of the nation's oldest and largest Black Episcopal institutions.
  • "HBCU history is black history," said SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail.
  • Before joining SAU, Dr. McPhail served as President and CEO of the McPhail Group, LLC, and was a nationally recognized thought leader in higher education.

GovExec and FCW Announce 2023 Federal 100 Winners

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, announced today the winners of the 2023 Federal 100 Awards. The Fed 100 are the original and most prestigious awards for the federal IT community, created and coordinated by FCW, which provides federal technology executives with the information, ideas and strategies necessary to successfully navigate the complex world of federal business. The Federal 100 honors the leaders at all levels who have gone above and beyond in the past calendar year to show how technology can be leveraged to make the government run better.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec , the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, announced today the winners of the 2023 Federal 100 Awards .
  • The Fed 100 are the original and most prestigious awards for the federal IT community, created and coordinated by FCW, which provides federal technology executives with the information, ideas and strategies necessary to successfully navigate the complex world of federal business.
  • Winners were chosen at the end of January by a panel of senior executives from both government and industry – many of them past Fed 100 winners themselves.
  • The Federal 100 winners will be celebrated in person at the Evening of Honors gala on April 20, 2023 at the Washington National Cathedral.

Faith is the key to making Black lives matter, says religion award winner

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- How do we really know God cares when Black people are still getting killed? How long do we have to wait for God's justice?

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  • Seeing Black Lives Matter protests erupt nationwide after George Floyd's death led theologian Kelly Brown Douglas to formulate the ideas that resulted in her winning the 2023 Grawemeyer Award in Religion.
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- How do we really know God cares when Black people are still getting killed?
  • Hearing her son ask those questions and seeing Black Lives Matter protests erupt nationwide after George Floyd's death led theologian Kelly Brown Douglas to write "Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter."
  • Today she was named winner of the 2023 Grawemeyer Award in Religion for the book's ideas.