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Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Honors PenFed Credit Union CEO James Schenck with Lifetime Service Award

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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TYSONS, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, today presented PenFed Credit Union President/CEO and PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck with the Lifetime Service Award for his outstanding contributions to help veterans succeed. The award ceremony was attended by hundreds of business leaders and held at the Army Navy Country Club.

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  • TYSONS, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce , today presented PenFed Credit Union President/CEO and PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck with the Lifetime Service Award for his outstanding contributions to help veterans succeed.
  • The award ceremony was attended by hundreds of business leaders and held at the Army Navy Country Club.
  • "I'm honored to accept this award on behalf of my amazing network of colleagues, friends, and mentors who have positively influenced my career over the past 35 years," said Schenck during his remarks.
  • Schenck is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy West Point and Harvard Business School.

Veterans Evaluations Services Adds Kaleidoscope Affect, LLC and CEO Major Gen. Linda Singh as Strategic Advisors

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Maximus , a leading employer and provider of government services worldwide, today announced its subsidiary Veterans Evaluations Services (VES) has named Kaleidoscope Affect, LLC , and its CEO, Major Gen. Linda Singh, as a strategic advisor.

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  • Maximus , a leading employer and provider of government services worldwide, today announced its subsidiary Veterans Evaluations Services (VES) has named Kaleidoscope Affect, LLC , and its CEO, Major Gen. Linda Singh, as a strategic advisor.
  • VES supports the VA in its mission to provide veterans and transitioning service members throughout the benefit exam and claims process.
  • The Maximus program has been developed to help small businesses in the federal contracting space grow and expand their business through strategic partnerships.
  • “The services provided by VES, including through its mobile evaluation units , are vitally important to veterans and their families in need of securing benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs,” said Singh.

General John W. Raymond Joins Cerberus’ Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities Platform

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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General John W. “Jay” Raymond has joined Cerberus as a Senior Managing Director on the Firm’s Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities platform.

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  • General John W. “Jay” Raymond has joined Cerberus as a Senior Managing Director on the Firm’s Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities platform.
  • General Raymond joins a team of investment professionals, technologists, operating executives, and policy experts to pursue investments in areas that advance supply chain and security integrity for the United States and its partner nations.
  • “General Raymond has deep technology expertise and strategic foresight relating to the future of supply chain integrity and security,” said Stephen Feinberg, Cerberus Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer.
  • Cerberus’ Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities platform draws on the Firm’s integrated investment and operating expertise to advance companies and capabilities across supply chains.

General (Ret.) John E. Hyten Appointed Special Advisor to C3 AI CEO

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI software application company, today announced that General (Ret.)

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  • C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI software application company, today announced that General (Ret.)
  • John E. Hyten has been appointed as Special Advisor to C3 AI CEO, Thomas M. Siebel.
  • General Hyten initially joined the C3 AI advisory board in June 2022 after retiring from 40 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, most recently serving as the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
  • “I am excited to provide enhanced support for Tom and the entire C3 AI team as they lead the adoption and deployment of mission-critical AI across the nation,” said General Hyten.

National Non-Profit, Founders First CDC, Opens Applications for the 2022 Stephen L. Tadlock "Vetprenuers" Grant to Veteran Small Business Owners

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founders First CDC (Founders First), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, is pleased to announce that applications are open for qualified individuals to apply to its 2022 Stephen L. Tadlock Fund – a grant program to support U.S. veteran small business owners. To be eligible, the company's founder must be a U.S. military veteran, have an active U.S.-based business, and employ between 2 and 50 employees. Applications are being accepted now through October 18, with recipients being announced on Veterans Day, November 11, 2022

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  • To be eligible, the company's founder must be a U.S. military veteran, have an active U.S.-based business, and employ between 2 and 50 employees.
  • The $25,000 grant will be awarded to 25 veteran recipients who will receive $1,000 each, which will help aid in their employer-based small businesses.
  • The judging committee for the Stephen L. Tadlock Grant includes a panel of distinguished veterans, representing multiple branches of service.
  • "As a recipient of the 2021 Stephen L. Tadlock Grant, I can tell you first-hand that having this support is incredibly impactful for veteran business owners.," says Tahjar Roamartinez, CEO and founder of Cyber Warfighter Group and 2021 Stephen L. Tadlock Grant recipient.

BitNile Holdings’ Subsidiary, Ault Media Group, to Host Risk On Business Conference 2022, Designed for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BitNile Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: NILE), a diversified holding company (“BitNile” or the “Company”), announced today that its subsidiary Ault Media Group, Inc., a company focused on creating and developing original content (“Ault Media”), will host the Risk On Business Conference 2022, to be held live at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip from May 12-14, 2022. The conference, hosted by Founder and Executive Chairman of BitNile, Milton “Todd” Ault, III, is now open for registration to all entrepreneurs, those with an entrepreneurial spirit and business owners with a “risk on” mentality. Registration and more information about the Risk On Business Conference is available at https://riskonevents.com/.

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  • The conference, hosted by Founder and Executive Chairman of BitNile, Milton Todd Ault, III, is now open for registration to all entrepreneurs, those with an entrepreneurial spirit and business owners with a risk on mentality.Registration and more information aboutthe Risk On Business Conference is available at https://riskonevents.com/ .
  • The Risk On Business Conference will feature two days of exclusive talks led by renowned entrepreneurs and business and investment leaders sharing valuable insights into building thriving and successful businesses.
  • I am thrilled to host the inaugural Risk On conference, which I have dreamed of for many years.
  • BitNile Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact.

PenFed Credit Union President & CEO James Schenck Receives Association of the United States Army's John W. Dixon Award

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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TYSONS, Va., Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second largest federal credit union, today announced its President and CEO James Schenck received the Association of the United States Army's John W. Dixon Award .

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  • TYSONS, Va., Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second largest federal credit union, today announced its President and CEO James Schenck received the Association of the United States Army's John W. Dixon Award .
  • This award recognizes PenFed Credit Union's outstanding service to our core membership base, as well as the PenFed Foundation's contributions to active duty military, veterans, families and caregivers."
  • Established in 1935, Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is America's second-largest federal credit union, serving 2.4 million members worldwide with $29 billion in assets.
  • PenFed Credit Union offers market-leading certificates, checking, credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and a wide range of other financial services.

Brig. Gen. Paul Fredenburgh, USA (Ret.) Joins AFCEA International as Executive Vice President for National Security and Defense

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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Fredenburghwill develop and promote vital engagements and conversations within and across the military, government, academic, and business communities.

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  • Fredenburghwill develop and promote vital engagements and conversations within and across the military, government, academic, and business communities.
  • He also will provide executive support to the AFCEA Cyber and Homeland Security committees.
  • Indo-Pacific Command andcommandant of the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy at the National Defense University.
  • AFCEA International is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit international professional association that connects people,ideasand solutions globally.

Message to Canadians from the Administrator

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, July 20, 2021 /CNW/ - Dear Canadians,

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  • As my tenure draws to a close, I wanted to share with you what I have learned and gained from my experience.
  • On any given day, this means signing official documents, Orders in Council, letters to Heads of State and more.
  • I likewise had the privilege of honouring Canadians for lifetime achievements, for bravery, as well as for their talents and contributions to society.
  • I performed my duty as Administrator with great pride.

Trailblazing Astronaut Doug Hurley Retires from NASA

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Friday, July 16, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA astronaut and former U.S. Marine Col. Doug Hurley is retiring from NASA after 21 years of service.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA astronaut and former U.S. Marine Col. Doug Hurley is retiring from NASA after 21 years of service.
  • "Doug Hurley is an exceptional astronaut whose leadership and expertise have been invaluable to NASA's space program," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • "Doug Hurley is a national hero," said Reid Weisman, chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
  • Hurley joined NASA at Johnson in August 2000 as an astronaut candidate.