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Former U.S. Director of National Intelligence joins Emerging Tech Fest keynote event line up

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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James Clapper joins Sauce Labs CEO & Welsh Government Envoy to the U.S. Aled Miles as the Emerging Tech Fest 2021 announces keynote event

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  • James Clapper joins Sauce Labs CEO & Welsh Government Envoy to the U.S. Aled Miles as the Emerging Tech Fest 2021 announces keynote event
    CARDIFF, Wales, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- James (Jim) Clapper, President Obama's former Director of National Intelligence, will join Aled Miles, President & Chief Executive Officer, Sauce Labs, for an exclusive interview as part of the 2021 Emerging Tech Fest's keynote event.
  • Dave will share his insights on funding, pitching and the first phase of building a business in an emerging technology space.
  • The keynote event will open the Emerging Tech Fest, taking place at 9:30 GMT on the 26th January 2021 with registration open now on the Emerging Tech Fest website .
  • Managing Director of Technology Connected added:
    "We are thrilled to announce today, a stellar line up for this year's Emerging Tech Fest's keynote event, which is sure to give attendees incredible insight across a range of key issues faced by businesses.

Blackstone Announces Appointment of General (ret) David L. Goldfein, Former Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, as Senior Advisor

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Blackstone (NYSE:BX) today announced the appointment of retired four star General David L. Goldfein, the 21st Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, as a Senior Advisor.

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  • Blackstone (NYSE:BX) today announced the appointment of retired four star General David L. Goldfein, the 21st Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, as a Senior Advisor.
  • General Goldfein will bring his deep experience in strategy, management, and leadership to advise across the firms businesses and portfolio companies.
  • We look forward to benefitting from his judgement and experience across our firm, portfolio companies and partners around the world as a Senior Advisor.
  • General Goldfein retired from the U.S. Air Force in October 2020 after a distinguished 37-year career, culminating as the countrys highest-ranking air force officer.

BWXT Names Former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson to Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today that retired Adm. John M. Richardson has been appointed to its board of directors.

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  • BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today that retired Adm. John M. Richardson has been appointed to its board of directors.
  • Adm. Richardson served as the Chief of Naval Operations for the U.S. Navy from 2015 to 2019 and as Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program from 2012 to 2015.
  • As Chief of Naval Operations, he was responsible for the management of a $160 billion budget covering 600,000 sailors and civilians, more than 70 installations, 290 warships and more than 2,000 aircraft worldwide.
  • Given his impeccable national security credentials and broad executive skill set, Admiral Richardson is exceptionally well suited to join our board, said John A.

U.S. Department of the Air Force Selects Box for Cloud Content Management

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX), a leader in cloud content management, today announced that the U.S. Department of the Air Force selected Box to power secure collaboration and critical processes for the Air Education and Training Command and Air Combat Command.

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  • Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX), a leader in cloud content management, today announced that the U.S. Department of the Air Force selected Box to power secure collaboration and critical processes for the Air Education and Training Command and Air Combat Command.
  • For over a century, the Air Force has led as the worlds prominent force in air and space.
  • Air Force programs range from pilot training to cryptologic language analysis to aerospace propulsion.
  • Air Force service members across both major commands are making tremendous strides to advance defense technology in air and space.

A Defining Moment: Apollo XI Moonwalker and Combat Aviator COL. Buzz Aldrin Endorses Martha McSally for United States Senate

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Monday, October 26, 2020
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Buzz Aldrin is proud to endorse Arizona's junior Senator Martha McSally for United States Senate.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Buzz Aldrin is proud to endorse Arizona's junior Senator Martha McSally for United States Senate.
  • "Over the past several weeks, the U.S. Senate race in the state of Arizona has caught my attention.
  • Martha McSally is the fighter both Arizonans and our country need at this defining moment.
  • This November, the choice is clear, and that's why I am supporting Sen. Martha McSally," said Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot, USAF Colonel and Moonwalker.

Mercury’s CTO Dr. William Conley Selected as Advisor for Hudson Institute’s New Center for Defense Concepts and Technology

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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In this role, Dr. Conley who will serve alongside notable senior advisors including the former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert (USN, Ret.)

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  • In this role, Dr. Conley who will serve alongside notable senior advisors including the former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert (USN, Ret.)
  • I am honored to be named to the Board of Advisors for Hudson Institutes Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, said Dr. Conley.
  • The Hudson Institute is an esteemed organization and a leading global authority on international security issues.
  • Mercury Systems is the leader in making trusted, secure mission-critical technologies profoundly more accessible to the aerospace and defense industries.

G/O Media Names Michael Dugan as Chief Technology Officer

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
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NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today G/O Media , a leading digital publisher, announced the appointment of technology executive Michael Dugan to the role of Chief Technology Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today G/O Media , a leading digital publisher, announced the appointment of technology executive Michael Dugan to the role of Chief Technology Officer.
  • Michael Dugan brings nearly two decades experience overseeing technology and product teams at top media organizations.
  • Most recently at Hearst Magazines, Michael Dugan served as Chief Technology Officer.
  • "I'm proud to be joining such a forward-thinking digital content team," says Michael Dugan, Chief Technology Officer, G/O Media.

Former Astronaut Charlie Duke receives Texan of the Year award

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charlie Duke, one of 19 astronauts selected by NASA in April of 1966, served as CAPCOM for Apollo 11, becoming the voice of Mission Control heard around the world when he answered Neil Armstrong's famous words "the Eagle has landed."

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  • NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charlie Duke, one of 19 astronauts selected by NASA in April of 1966, served as CAPCOM for Apollo 11, becoming the voice of Mission Control heard around the world when he answered Neil Armstrong's famous words "the Eagle has landed."
  • "They're planning a trip to the moon, and even thinking about taking tourists So, there's a lot of exciting things happening in space" - Charlie Duke on NASA's Commercial Crew program
    Texas-based country music artist and dear friend of Charlie, Randy Rogers, made a surprise appearance sharing stories about Duke along with a performance of his song Charlie Duke Took Country to the Moon .
  • "We're all on the same team."
  • - Charlie Duke, Texas Legislative Conference 2020
    Download the video news release here for immediate distribution.

NASA Remembers Annie Glenn

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement on the passing of Annie Glenn, wife of former NASA astronaut Sen. John Glenn:

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  • WASHINGTON, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement on the passing of Annie Glenn, wife of former NASA astronaut Sen. John Glenn:
    "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Annie Glenn.
  • A stalwart member of the space and military communities, her courageous support of her legendary husband John was unmatched.
  • "She provided an example for other women who followed to face the challenges of being part of our nation's space program, and the stress of having spouses in combat.
  • "The Glenns dedication to each other is well known, and we looked to them as an unmatched example of the strength and compassion that a lifetime of devotion creates.