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The Folded Flag Foundation Announces Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Jerome Bettis as 2023 Salute to Service Gala Keynote Speaker

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Folded Flag Foundation , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to honoring the legacy of America's fallen service members by helping their families with financial support for education, announced Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Jerome Bettis will be the keynote speaker at this year's Salute to Service Gala.

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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Folded Flag Foundation , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to honoring the legacy of America's fallen service members by helping their families with financial support for education, announced Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Jerome Bettis will be the keynote speaker at this year's Salute to Service Gala.
Folded Flag selected this date to honor the men and women who joined the military after the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Jerome Bettis finished his college career at Notre Dame averaging 5.7 yards per carry and was drafted 10th overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 1993.
For the 2023-24 school year, The Folded Flag Foundation awarded more than $3.7 million in educational scholarships to over 800 recipients.

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) Funds Gold Star-underserved Youth Program to build Mission-Driven Drone Platform to Career Readiness

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Friday, July 28, 2023

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SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NSF awarded WOLF-Warrior Outdoor Leadership for the Future (also known as SOFWOLF) and its partners a SBIR Phase I grant today to develop an on-line gaming and simulation platform prototype to teach underserved youth to operate, augment and test drones for mission critical use case scenarios.

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Since 2012, WOLF has been providing research and educational programs in outdoor leadership and career-building skills to Gold Star and underserved youth.
WOLF students work with emergency responders to customize drones to serve a specific mission (ex.
students designs 'claw' for a drone to carry and drop a life jacket to capsized boat victims in Tampa Bay).
Students are split into teams that consist of engineers, educators and first responders to compete and deliver the 'best design'.

FHLB Dallas and Veritex Community Bank Give Veteran Relief from Texas Heat

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Friday, July 21, 2023

U.S. Air Force veteran Ryan Urquhart can keep cool in the Texas heat thanks to a $10,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) through its member, Veritex Community Bank (Veritex).

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U.S. Air Force veteran Ryan Urquhart can keep cool in the Texas heat thanks to a $10,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) through its member, Veritex Community Bank (Veritex).
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230721319850/en/
A retired U.S. Air Force veteran is able to stay cool in the Texas heat, thanks to a $10,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans grant from Veritex Community Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.
“At Veritex, we strive to be the bank that not only provides exceptional financial services, but also delivers unparalleled support and uplifts the entire community.
“Veritex’s involvement in the HAVEN program has a profound impact in veterans’ lives,” said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas.

Marlon Blackwell Architects Selected to Design Global War on Terrorism Memorial on National Mall

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOTMF) announced today that its Board of Directors has chosen the award-winning Marlon Blackwell Architects to design the Global War on Terrorism Memorial to be built on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This selection is the culmination of a thorough process, outlined here, which began summer 2022 with the evaluation of 177 American and international firms.

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Design Advisory Council, comprised of Gold Star families, veterans, and other stakeholders created to advise on design
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOTMF) announced today that its Board of Directors has chosen the award-winning Marlon Blackwell Architects to design the Global War on Terrorism Memorial to be built on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Marlon Blackwell possess the ability, credibility, & humility to lead the design of an inclusive and reverent Memorial.
"Marlon Blackwell Architects possess the ability, credibility, and humility to lead the design of an inclusive and reverent Memorial," said Foundation President and CEO Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.
"It's a great and humble honor for our firm to design the Global War on Terrorism Memorial," said Marlon Blackwell.

$15K from Home Bank and FHLB Dallas Gives Air Force Veteran Fresh Start

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Funds can be used for modifications to an existing home, to offset construction costs, or assist with down payments and closing costs.

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Funds can be used for modifications to an existing home, to offset construction costs, or assist with down payments and closing costs.
In addition, the funds may be used to assist Gold Star Families that were impacted during this timeframe.
Miles was able to make critical repairs to her home, which was damaged by Hurricane Ida in 2021.
She credits Community Development Director and Senior Vice President Kelvin Luster at Home Bank for a smooth application and review process.

FHLB Dallas Expands Eligibility for Veterans Housing Program

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Friday, July 7, 2023

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has expanded the eligibility for the Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) program.

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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has expanded the eligibility for the Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) program.
“With this expansion, more disabled veterans and Gold Star Families will qualify for assistance for necessary home repairs or for down payment and closing cost assistance,” said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas.
FHLB Dallas allocated $300,000 in HAVEN funds for 2023, which member financial institutions may access to assist eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
See fhlb.com/haven for more information about HAVEN and click here to see a list of participating members.

FINRA Expels Monmouth Capital Management

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Friday, July 7, 2023

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FINRA announced today that it has expelled Monmouth Capital Management for churning and excessively trading customer accounts in violation of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), failing to supervise its representatives, and providing false and misleading disclosures to retail customers on its client relationship summary (Form CRS).

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FINRA announced today that it has expelled Monmouth Capital Management for churning and excessively trading customer accounts in violation of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), failing to supervise its representatives, and providing false and misleading disclosures to retail customers on its client relationship summary (Form CRS).
“Monmouth abdicated its responsibility to reasonably supervise its representatives’ trading, resulting in substantial harm to customers, including Gold Star families.
FINRA also found that between Nov. 9, 2020, and Feb. 28, 2023, Monmouth made false and misleading statements on its Form CRS.
This matter originated from a customer complaint made to FINRA concerning a former Monmouth registered representative.

SEC Charges Former Army Financial Counselor Who Defrauded Gold Star Family Members

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Friday, July 7, 2023

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According to the SEC’s complaint, Craffy, of Colts Neck, New Jersey, was permitted to provide general financial education to service members’ families through his job as a U.S. Army financial counselor.

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According to the SEC’s complaint, Craffy, of Colts Neck, New Jersey, was permitted to provide general financial education to service members’ families through his job as a U.S. Army financial counselor.
The SEC is seeking permanent injunctions, disgorgement of allegedly ill-gotten gains, plus interest, and civil penalties.
The SEC appreciates the assistance of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Army Criminal Investigation Division, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, FBI, and Homeland Security Investigations.
The SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has information to help service members and their families make informed saving and investing decisions and avoid common scams.

$10K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Arvest Bank Helps National Guard Veteran

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Monday, July 3, 2023

U.S. military veteran Tracy Hayes can move around her Hensley, Arkansas, home more easily thanks to a $10,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) through its member, Arvest Bank (Arvest).

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U.S. military veteran Tracy Hayes can move around her Hensley, Arkansas, home more easily thanks to a $10,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) through its member, Arvest Bank (Arvest).
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230703574632/en/
A retired National Guard veteran is now able to move around her home more freely, thanks to a $10,000 HAVEN grant from Arvest Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.
(Photo: Business Wire)
HAVEN provides grants to veterans and active-duty, reserve or National Guard service members who have been disabled in the line of duty since August 2, 1990.
“It’s so much easier to get up and down the stairs.”
Ms. Hayes, now 52, served in the National Guard for 27 years.

PulteGroup Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its Built to Honor® Program, Recognizing and Thanking Our Nation's Veterans

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Monday, July 3, 2023

Launched in 2013, PulteGroup’s Built to Honor® program has built and donated 76 (and counting) mortgage-free homes to disabled veterans and their families.

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Launched in 2013, PulteGroup’s Built to Honor® program has built and donated 76 (and counting) mortgage-free homes to disabled veterans and their families.
“It is a tremendous honor to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Built to Honor program.
In 2023, PulteGroup will launch an additional seven Built to Honor builds in Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, and Texas.
At the end of this year, the Company will have provided more than 80 homes to deserving veterans and their families through the Built to Honor program.