Recipients of the Legion of Merit

Astronaut Michael Good Retires from NASA

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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HOUSTON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Veteran NASA astronaut Michael Good is retiring from NASA after flying two space shuttle missions and helping the Commercial Crew Program get off the ground.

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  • HOUSTON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Veteran NASA astronaut Michael Good is retiring from NASA after flying two space shuttle missions and helping the Commercial Crew Program get off the ground.
  • After 35 years of government service in the U.S. Air Force and at NASA, May 31 is his last day with the agency.
  • Good came to NASA from the U.S. Air Force, where he achieved the rank of colonel before retiring in 2009.
  • Following his second flight, Good served as the NASA liaison to the Air Force Space Command in Colorado.

Gen. Stan McChrystal, Arianna Huffington, Sec. Robert Gates, and Laura Lauder Announce "Serve America Together" Campaign Alongside Civilian and Military Service Organizations

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Thursday, May 30, 2019
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WASHINGTON, May 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, a coalition of civilian and military service organizations plans to launch the Serve America Together campaign.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, a coalition of civilian and military service organizations plans to launch the Serve America Together campaign.
  • Led by Service Year Alliance and co-chaired by Gen. Stan McChrystal, Arianna Huffington, former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, and Laura Lauder, the campaign aims to make national service part of growing up in America.
  • "National service whether it be military, civilian, or public service has the power to unite our country in common purpose.
  • Serve America Together is comprised of a groundbreaking coalition of military and civilian service organizations.

Ball Corporation Board Elects Betty Sapp as Director

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation's (NYSE: BLL) board of directors has elected Betty Sapp, former director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), a joint Department of DefenseIntelligence Community organization, to serve as a director of the corporation.

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation's (NYSE: BLL) board of directors has elected Betty Sapp, former director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), a joint Department of DefenseIntelligence Community organization, to serve as a director of the corporation.
  • Sapp, 63, joined the NRO in 1997 and served in a variety of strategic leadership roles, including principal deputy director.
  • In 2012, she was named director of the NRO and was the first woman to hold that position.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Betty to our board of directors," said John A. Hayes, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

Senator John McCain to Be Honored Posthumously as a 2019 “Father of the Year”

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Monday, May 13, 2019
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The National Fathers Day Council announced today that Senator John McCain has been posthumously named a 2019 Father of the Year Honoree.

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  • The National Fathers Day Council announced today that Senator John McCain has been posthumously named a 2019 Father of the Year Honoree.
  • The son and grandson of Navy Admirals, Senator McCain served as a naval aviator for 22 years following his 1958 graduation from the Naval Academy.
  • Following his release, Senator McCain regained his naval flight status and served as a naval liaison to the United States Senate.
  • Senator McCain was also the Republican Partys nominee for president in the 2008 election with Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate.

Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show Set for May 18 & 19 at Barksdale Air Force Base

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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BOSSIER CITY, La., April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show will return to Barksdale Air Force Base, May 18 & 19, 2019.

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  • BOSSIER CITY, La., April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show will return to Barksdale Air Force Base, May 18 & 19, 2019.
  • Admission to the Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show is free and open to the public.
  • Held for the first time in 1933, the Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show serves to enhance public awareness of U.S. Air Force capabilities and the Barksdale Air Force Base mission.
  • Barksdale Air Force Base, home of the 2nd Bomb Wing, is America's premier strategic bomber base, housing three squadrons of B-52H Stratofortress bombers.

Military Employment Collaborative Series to Empower Arizona's Military Spouses

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Monday, April 22, 2019
Recipients of the Legion of Merit, Barry Goldwater, Libertarianism in the United States, Military Spouse, United States, Military personnel

PHOENIX, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The HeroZona Foundation , Goldwater Institute and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes program have announced a new military employment collaborative series highlighting Arizona's veterans and military spouses.

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  • PHOENIX, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The HeroZona Foundation , Goldwater Institute and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes program have announced a new military employment collaborative series highlighting Arizona's veterans and military spouses.
  • The kickoff event on Wednesday, April 24, will bring attention to the unique challenges faced by military spouses as they search for employment.
  • Regardless of the overall health of the economy, military spouses face challenges as they try to maintain meaningful employment while often moving multiple times during their spouse's military career.
  • This will allow military spouses to expedite their ability to work and contribute to the financial well-being of their families.

Eisenhower Fellowships to Honor Late U.S. Senator John McCain

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
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PHILADELPHIA, April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships will award its highest honor, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Distinguished Leadership and Service, to the late U.S.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships will award its highest honor, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Distinguished Leadership and Service, to the late U.S.
  • Senator John S. McCain III in recognition of his decades of leadership in the United States military and the Senate.
  • "John embodied traditional American values of integrity, sacrifice and service and he reaffirmed the politics of tolerance, inclusion and civil dialogue," said Dr. Robert M. Gates, chairman of Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) and former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
  • The selection of Sen. McCain is only the second time in the organization's 66-year history that the Eisenhower Medal has been awarded posthumously.

Greg Sabra Retires from Coast Guard and Joins ThayerMahan

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
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GROTON, Conn., April 11,2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Commander Greg Sabra announced his retirement from the US Coast Guard after a distinguished 20-year career.

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  • GROTON, Conn., April 11,2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Commander Greg Sabra announced his retirement from the US Coast Guard after a distinguished 20-year career.
  • Sabra, a graduate of the US Coast Guard Academy, served in a variety of diverse billets during his two-decade career including sea-going assignments on several cutters, project management assignments at shipyard/repair/maintenance facilities, and at the Coast Guard Academy as an Engineering instructor and operations/resource director.
  • As Greg stated, "After serving 20+ years in the Coast Guard, I am excited to bring my engineering, project management and military experience to ThayerMahan.
  • Mike Connor, ThayerMahan's President and CEO, said, "Greg Sabra brings to ThayerMahan a unique blend of Coast Guard experience in engineering, operations, and project management that, coupled with our recognized expertise in naval operations, will uniquely position our company to better serve the needs of the Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security.

Veteran NASA Astronauts Inducted into US Astronaut Hall of Fame

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Saturday, April 6, 2019
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WASHINGTON, April 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Janet Kavandi , director of NASA's Glenn Research Center, and James Buchli are the latest veteran NASA astronauts to join the ranks of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame .

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  • WASHINGTON, April 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Janet Kavandi , director of NASA's Glenn Research Center, and James Buchli are the latest veteran NASA astronauts to join the ranks of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame .
  • "The pioneering spirit we see in every astronaut is truly exemplified by this year's inductees," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
  • "Janet Kavandi and James Buchli represent the best of America's astronauts, and I congratulate them for achieving this prestigious honor.
  • The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation selects astronauts for induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, which was founded more than 30 years ago by the six surviving Mercury 7 astronauts as a venue where space travelers could be remembered and honored.

US Army Captain Veteran Appointed New Chief Financial Officer of Drexel Hamilton

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Drexel Hamilton is proud to announce US Army Captain Veteran Fred Schwark will be the new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Drexel Hamilton is proud to announce US Army Captain Veteran Fred Schwark will be the new Chief Financial Officer.
  • He will be responsible for overseeing Drexel Hamilton's financials, including financial planning, management of financial risks, and fiduciary reporting.
  • Fred served in the 25th Infantry Division as a Combat Engineer Officer (Sappers) during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
  • He earned the highly coveted US Army Ranger Tab, Air Assault and Airborne wings and received the Bronze Star for actions while deployed in Afghanistan.