Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)

HARVEY SCHILLER NAMED CHAIRMAN OF NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION CENTER BOARD

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Retired Air Force Gen. Harvey Schiller, who helped transform sports media as president of Turner Sports and chairman and CEO of YankeeNets, has been named board chairman of the National Medal of Honor Leadership and Education Center (NMOHLEC).

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Retired Air Force Gen. Harvey Schiller, who helped transform sports media as president of Turner Sports and chairman and CEO of YankeeNets, has been named board chairman of the National Medal of Honor Leadership and Education Center (NMOHLEC).
  • The NMOHLEC is also developing a leadership curriculum tied to the Medal of Honor values for use by college students.
  • "I am deeply honored to join the board of the National Medal of Honor Leadership and Education Center, an organization aligned closely with the values deeply important to me," Schiller said.
  • He's also on the board of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Chairman of the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation.

THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE FOUNDATION AND U.S. AIRFORCE COLONEL (Ret.) KIM CAMPBELL TEAM UP FOR TOASTING THE BOLD COLORADO

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Friday, July 21, 2023

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration is now open for the TOASTING THE BOLD Colorado TTB CO 2023 (ejoinme.org) .

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration is now open for the TOASTING THE BOLD Colorado TTB CO 2023 (ejoinme.org) .
  • To those interested in attending or donating to the live and silent auction, visit TTB CO 2023 (ejoinme.org) .
  • This year's annual Toasting The Bold CO is being held at AeroColorado, in Englewood, CO on Saturday, August 19, at 6:00 p.m.
  • The gala features keynote Kim "KC" Campbell, a retired Air Force Colonel who served in the Air Force for 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader.

The Mission Continues Announces New Board of Directors Chair

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Monday, August 8, 2022

ST. LOUIS,  Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mission Continues is excited to announce that current board member Len Kortekaas has been appointed to the role of Chair of its Board of Directors. The announcement highlights a transition for outgoing Chair and nine-year board member Nana Adae into a new role as co-founder of the newly formed Mission Support Council.

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  • Len Kortekaas Set to Become Board Chair of Veterans Nonprofit, Replacing Longtime Chair Nana Adae, Who Moves on to New Mission Support Council Role
    ST. LOUIS, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mission Continues is excited to announce that current board member Len Kortekaas has been appointed to the role of Chair of its Board of Directors .
  • "Len has been a longtime supporter of The Mission Continues and an invaluable member of our Board of Directors.
  • He has hosted events, joined us at service projects, and has been available for constant counsel to The Mission Continues board and staff members.
  • "She's helped shape the outcomes and impact of The Mission Continues since joining the board, but even moreso after becoming the Chair.

US Army, Colorado State Patrol, DC's Fire & Safety Among Winners of 2022 Best Dressed Public Safety Award® Program

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

EVANSTON, Ill., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) announced the winners of the 2022 Best Dressed Public Safety Award® Program.

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  • Program emphasizes critical role uniforms play in performance, identity, and safety
    EVANSTON, Ill., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) announced the winners of the 2022 Best Dressed Public Safety Award Program.
  • Arizona Department of Public Safety was named the best dressed large department, unforms supplied by Spiewak.
  • Chester County Parks and Preservation won the park rangers category, and has wear supplied by Witmer Public Safety Group.
  • The NAUMD is a non-profit global network of companies that outfit hundreds of millions of workers around the world.

Cola Wealth Advisors Offers Plane Rides to Youths From Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries

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Friday, August 20, 2021

In addition to the usual gathering of clients and prospective clients, Cola Wealth Advisors extended an invitation to the youths from Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries to take a ride in the vintage aircraft.

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  • In addition to the usual gathering of clients and prospective clients, Cola Wealth Advisors extended an invitation to the youths from Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries to take a ride in the vintage aircraft.
  • "The project came about because Connie Maxwell does good work for children in difficult situations," Wilcox said.
  • Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries, in operation since 1892, is a nonprofit organization providing stability and Christian-centered support to children and their families in times of need.
  • For more information about Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries and how you can get involved, visit the website at https://conniemaxwell.com/ .