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Socure Public Sector Chief Technology Officer Jeff Shultz Recognized with StateScoop 50 Award for Industry Leadership

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Socure, the leading provider of artificial intelligence for digital identity verification, sanctions screening, and fraud prevention, today announced that Jeff Shultz, chief technology officer for the public sector, was recognized for his industry leadership and significant contributions that are driving government IT forward as part of the 2024 StateScoop 50 Awards.

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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Socure, the leading provider of artificial intelligence for digital identity verification, sanctions screening, and fraud prevention, today announced that Jeff Shultz, chief technology officer for the public sector, was recognized for his industry leadership and significant contributions that are driving government IT forward as part of the 2024 StateScoop 50 Awards .
As Public Sector CTO, Shultz leads a team responsible for tailoring the industry's best-in-class identity verification and fraud prevention engine to meet the needs of government partners.
This is the second consecutive year that Socure leaders have received this recognition – last year, SVP and GM of Public Sector Matt Thompson was among those honored.
The 2024 Awards were presented during the National Association of State Chief Information Officers' midyear conference in National Harbor, Maryland.

Five & Thrive and National Defense University Foundation Launch Thrive Guide: Air National Guard Edition and Thrive Guide: Air Force Reserve Edition

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks a significant milestone in supporting and empowering the families of Air Force Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve members with the official launch of the " Thrive Guide: Air National Guard Edition and Thrive Guide: Air Force Reserve Edition ."

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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks a significant milestone in supporting and empowering the families of Air Force Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve members with the official launch of the " Thrive Guide: Air National Guard Edition and Thrive Guide: Air Force Reserve Edition ."
Five & Thrive , in partnership with ANG and AF Reserve Thrive Teams, developed these comprehensive guides to assist families in navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that come with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve lifestyles.
The Thrive Guide: Air National Guard Edition and the Thrive Guide: Air Force Reserve Edition, have been meticulously crafted to provide practical information, valuable resources, and personal support for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve spouses.
"I would like to thank the Five & Thrive team for their outstanding work to make an Air National Guard Edition of the Thrive Guide.

Fayetteville State University Partners with AIR University to Advance Education for Air and Space Force

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Fayetteville, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fayetteville State University is partnering with the U.S. Air Force’s AIR University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC) to advance educational opportunities for enlisted Airmen and Space Professionals beginning with second 8-week courses this spring.

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Fayetteville, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fayetteville State University is partnering with the U.S. Air Force’s AIR University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC) to advance educational opportunities for enlisted Airmen and Space Professionals beginning with second 8-week courses this spring.
Across the Air University schools and programs, more than 120,000 non-resident and 50,000 resident officers, enlisted, and civilian personnel graduated during the 2022-2023 academic year.
“Air University provides Airmen with many educational and developmental touchpoints throughout their careers to enhance the military readiness and lethality of our joint force.
The AU-ABC connects the CCAF with 4-year institutions where currently serving members of the Air Force, Space Force, Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard can earn their bachelor’s degree online.

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE AND AIR FORCE RESERVE RENEW PARTNERSHIP

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced a renewed agreement with Air Force Reserve, marking five consecutive years of partnership.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced a renewed agreement with Air Force Reserve, marking five consecutive years of partnership.
As part of the renewed partnership, PFL personalities will visit various Air Force Reserve bases, meet airmen and experience life on these respective bases throughout the 2024 PFL Regular Season.
"The Professional Fighters League is honored to continue our partnership with Air Force Reserve for a fifth consecutive year," said Bryan Calka, Chief Commercial Officer at PFL.
"In 2024, the Air Force Reserve marks five solid years of powering up alongside the PFL.

Our Military Kids Eligibility Criteria Expands to Launch 20th Anniversary Year

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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OAKTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing activity scholarships to military children and teens, has expanded its program eligibility criteria this week to include 1-and 2-year-olds in both the Deployed and Combat Injured Programs.

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OAKTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Military Kids® (OMK), a national nonprofit providing activity scholarships to military children and teens, has expanded its program eligibility criteria this week to include 1-and 2-year-olds in both the Deployed and Combat Injured Programs .
Our Military Kids® has expanded its eligibility criteria to provide activity scholarships to 1-and 2-year-olds.
Now entering its 20th year of support for military families, Our Military Kids has awarded more than 88,000 enrichment activity scholarships to children of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, and post-9/11 Veterans in treatment for combat-related wounds, illnesses, or injuries.
Broadening eligibility criteria to include 1-and 2-year-olds extends this life-changing support, ensuring even more military children have the chance to stay active, relieve stress, and connect to their communities.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases White Paper on Impact of the Pandemic on American Workers’ Career Trajectories Amidst Societal Barriers

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

The white paper leverages consecutive Career Optimism Index ® findings to understand the pandemic impact on existing societal barriers and career trajectories.

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The white paper leverages consecutive Career Optimism Index ® findings to understand the pandemic impact on existing societal barriers and career trajectories.
The white paper explores changes in career trajectories of underrepresented populations from 2021 through 2023 and barriers experienced by these groups during this period.
The white paper finds that people of color and workers from different ethnic backgrounds, including women and Americans making under $50,000 a year experienced drastic career derailment compared to their counterparts.
Hines has a Master of Business Administration degree from Charleston Southern University and earned her doctorate in Healthcare Administration at the University of Phoenix.

ThroughPut Inc. Appoints Retired Pentagon Brigadier General Max J. Stitzer, U.S Air Force, to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ThroughPut Inc., the Industrial Supply Chain AI pioneer, today announced the addition of retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Max J. Stitzer to its Board of Advisors. Brig. Gen. Stitzer, a well-respected and highly-decorated officer, who most recently served as Deputy to the Director of the Air Staff Headquarters of the United States Air Force; and Principal Deputy Director for Logistics, The Joint Staff at the Pentagon. As part of the role, he coordinated and integrated policy, strategy, resources, processes, and cross-functional issues for the Air Staff. Being the senior Air Force Reserve officer on the staff, General Stitzer represented Air Force Reserve equities in the Air Force's Total Force Continuum effort, and has gathered invaluable expertise across all levels of the Reserve of the Air Force, as well as in the Air Force Reserve Command – a force of over 70,000 reserve airmen who serve in operational missions across the globe. With ongoing supply chain disruptions and the ensuing shortages in several sectors continuing to present defense capacity challenges, U.S. Department of Defense organizations are evaluating supply chain technologies that accelerate equipment readiness. ThroughPut's AI-driven approach bridges the gap between the base level and enterprise level of maintenance and procurement, in order to make existing materiel more accessible within the extended Department of Defense.

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As part of the role, he coordinated and integrated policy, strategy, resources, processes, and cross-functional issues for the Air Staff.
"General Stitzer was the first leader to advocate for our dual-use capabilities within the US Air Force and greater Department of Defense.
Brigadier General Max Stitzer's distinguished military career included decades of experience spanning across influential government projects, during which time he has won numerous awards, accolades, and decorations.
Brigadier General Stitzer has accumulated a vast majority of his experience in logistics and maintenance support, which will prove instrumental in supporting ThroughPut.AI and the next phase of his career growth.

ThroughPut Inc. Appoints Retired Pentagon Brigadier General Max J. Stitzer, U.S Air Force, to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ThroughPut Inc., the Industrial Supply Chain AI pioneer, today announced the addition of retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Max J. Stitzer to its Board of Advisors. Brig. Gen. Stitzer, a well-respected and highly-decorated officer, who most recently served as Deputy to the Director of the Air Staff Headquarters of the United States Air Force; and Principal Deputy Director for Logistics, The Joint Staff at the Pentagon. As part of the role, he coordinated and integrated policy, strategy, resources, processes, and cross-functional issues for the Air Staff. Being the senior Air Force Reserve officer on the staff, General Stitzer represented Air Force Reserve equities in the Air Force's Total Force Continuum effort, and has gathered invaluable expertise across all levels of the Reserve of the Air Force, as well as in the Air Force Reserve Command – a force of over 70,000 reserve airmen who serve in operational missions across the globe. With ongoing supply chain disruptions and the ensuing shortages in several sectors continuing to present defense capacity challenges, U.S. Department of Defense organizations are evaluating supply chain technologies that accelerate equipment readiness. ThroughPut's AI-driven approach bridges the gap between the base level and enterprise level of maintenance and procurement, in order to make existing materiel more accessible within the extended Department of Defense.

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As part of the role, he coordinated and integrated policy, strategy, resources, processes, and cross-functional issues for the Air Staff.
"General Stitzer was the first leader to advocate for our dual-use capabilities within the US Air Force and greater Department of Defense.
Brigadier General Max Stitzer's distinguished military career included decades of experience spanning across influential government projects, during which time he has won numerous awards, accolades, and decorations.
Brigadier General Stitzer has accumulated a vast majority of his experience in logistics and maintenance support, which will prove instrumental in supporting ThroughPut.AI and the next phase of his career growth.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases White Paper on American Workers’ Well-being and Career Pathways

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Monday, August 7, 2023

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The white paper aims to examine and provide insights into American workers’ well-being and their perceived career trajectory through the Conservation of Resources Theory lens and the tenets of Self-Efficacy.

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The white paper aims to examine and provide insights into American workers’ well-being and their perceived career trajectory through the Conservation of Resources Theory lens and the tenets of Self-Efficacy.
The resulting findings from the survey revealed that mental health remains a problem, mainly in younger generations and women.
She also serves as a reviewer for the College of Doctoral Studies’ student publication workshop.
Hines has a Master of Business Administration degree from Charleston Southern University and earned her doctorate in Healthcare Administration at the University of Phoenix.

Staying Safe in the Hottest Year on Record: Local Expert's Tips to Help Floridians to Beat the Heat

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme heat is sweeping across the nation, and Florida is no exception. As temperatures soar locally, 2023 is proving to be the hottest year the Sunshine State has seen to date, shattering 15 daily peak temperature records—seven of which occurred since June 1. Even water temperatures have soared—reaching record temperatures surpassing 100 degrees off Manatee Bay.

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To help Floridians stay cool, comfortable, and safe, we turned to Dr. Chris Reynolds, a Tampa resident who has over 35 years of extensive experience in emergency management and disaster preparedness.
Here are Dr. Reynolds' top tips for staying safe during the scorching heat:
Maintaining comfort and preventing heat-related illnesses starts with staying hydrated.
Pay close attention to your body and be aware of signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
"As Florida endures its hottest year on record, safeguarding yourself and your loved ones from extreme heat is now paramount," says Dr. Reynolds.