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Exiger Strengthens Executive Team as Global Supply Chains Needs Intensify

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exiger, the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, today announced that Carrie Wibben has been promoted to serve as the company's  President, and Retired U.S. Air Force Major General Cameron Holt will succeed Wibben as President of Exiger Government Solutions. Following Exiger's recent sector-leading majority investment, these C-Suite roles ensure the company's continued ability to scale, invest and respond to intensifying global supply chain needs. 

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  • Following Exiger's recent sector-leading majority investment , these C-Suite roles ensure the company's continued ability to scale, invest and respond to intensifying global supply chain needs.
  • Exiger will pursue new acquisition opportunities to continue to develop and deploy the market's most innovative and effective supply chain and third-party risk technology.
  • "Last year was historic for Exiger," said Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels.
  • Exiger is the clear technology leader when we simply must expose and ultimately defeat these new threats to supply chains.

NASA to Observe Day of Remembrance, Host Employee Safety Town Hall

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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Traditionally held on the fourth Thursday in January each year, NASA Day of Remembrance will commemorate the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia.

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  • Traditionally held on the fourth Thursday in January each year, NASA Day of Remembrance will commemorate the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia.
  • NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and Associate Administrator Jim Free also will host a town hall at the agency's headquarters in Washington at 1 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
  • In a dialogue with employees, the leaders will highlight how NASA safety is the cornerstone to achieving mission success.
  • The town hall will air live on the NASA+ streaming service.

The Royal Canadian Legion hosts Canada’s 2023 National Remembrance Day Ceremony

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Saturday, November 11, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tens of thousands of participants gathered at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony this year.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tens of thousands of participants gathered at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony this year.
  • The Royal Canadian Legion hosted the solemn yet striking event at the National War Memorial in Ottawa; in honour of all those who have given their lives in service to Canada.
  • The ceremony also paid respects to the 130 Canadian Armed Forces members who have died in the line of peacekeeping duty.
  • Legion Dominion President Mr. Bruce Julian laid a wreath along with representatives of the youth of Canada - winners of the Legion National Foundation’s senior poster and literary contest.

THE DOUGHBOY FOUNDATION LAUNCHES BELLS OF PEACE 2023, AND ANNOUNCES BELLS OF PEACE @ THE WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON D.C.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Bells of Peace @ the National WWI Memorial, will begin at 10:45 a.m. EST, with remarks by Dr. O'Connell, followed by a wreath ceremony.

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  • Bells of Peace @ the National WWI Memorial, will begin at 10:45 a.m. EST, with remarks by Dr. O'Connell, followed by a wreath ceremony.
  • The ceremony will continue with a moment of silence, then a commemorative reading.
  • "Echoing Taps" will then sound from multiple buglers who will play Taps from different corners of the WWI Memorial, concluding the ceremony.
  • To Watch the LIVE STREAM from the National WWI Memorial on 11/11 starting at 10:30 a.m. EST, please go to https://youtube.com/c/TheDoughboyFoundation .

Team RWB and The Vitamin Shoppe to Host Over 100 "Workouts of the Day" In Locations Across the U.S. in Recognition of Veterans Day

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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SECAUCUS, N.J., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This upcoming Veterans Day, November 11, veterans and their supporters in over 100 locations nationwide will complete a series of mountain climbers, power cleans, and other functional fitness exercises to support the men and women who have served our country. WOD for Warriors is a national fundraiser and "Workout of the Day," presented by The Vitamin Shoppe® in support of Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization forging America's leading health and wellness community for veterans.

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  • WOD for Warriors is a national fundraiser and "Workout of the Day," presented by The Vitamin Shoppe® in support of Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization forging America's leading health and wellness community for veterans.
  • "It's inspiring to see veterans and supporters come together year after year to complete WOD for Warriors on Veterans Day," said Mike Erwin, Founder and Executive Director of Team RWB.
  • The Vitamin Shoppe has supported Team RWB and its mission since 2020.
  • To do more than say "thank you" on Veterans Day, learn more and register at www.about.teamrwb.org/missions/wod-for-warriors .

NASA Observes Day of Remembrance Ahead of Columbia 20th Anniversary

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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This year's NASA Day of Remembrance precedes the 20th anniversary of the Columbia accident on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

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  • This year's NASA Day of Remembrance precedes the 20th anniversary of the Columbia accident on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
  • The town hall will stream live on NASA TV, the NASA app , and the agency's website .
  • "NASA's Day of Remembrance is about pausing, remembering, and uplifting the legacies of the NASA family who gave their lives to advance the cause of discovery.
  • Additional various agency centers also will hold observances for NASA Day of Remembrance.

The Royal Canadian Legion hosts Canada’s 2022 National Remembrance Day Ceremony

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion hosted Canadas National Remembrance Day Ceremony in full once again this year, with pandemic restrictions having previously altered the format over the past two years.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion hosted Canadas National Remembrance Day Ceremony in full once again this year, with pandemic restrictions having previously altered the format over the past two years.
  • A fly-past by CF-18 Hornet aircraft, and a second fly-past of aHawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire, highlighted the ceremony.
  • God Save the King was sung this year at the annual gathering organized by The Royal Canadian Legion.
  • Mr. Bruce Julian, the Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion also joined the Vice Regal Party to lay a wreath.

Team Red, White & Blue and Supporters Honor Veterans with Sweat Equity

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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ATLANTA, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Veterans Day, veterans and supporters will complete a series of mountain climbers, power cleans, and functional fitness exercises to support the men and women who served our country. WOD for Warriors is a national fundraiser and workout of the day, presented by The Vitamin Shoppe and sponsored by FOX Nation.

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  • As part of the event, participants tackle the Armistice WOD at gyms across the country or virtually through the Team RWB App.
  • Host gyms organize fundraisers to support Team RWB's mission while enabling community members to do more than say "thank you" on Veterans Day.
  • "WOD for Warriors is an opportunity to show veterans that their best days are ahead," said Mike Erwin, Executive Director of Team RWB.
  • Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization founded in 2010, is forging America's leading health and wellness community for military veterans, families, and their supporters.

THE DOUGHBOY FOUNDATION LAUNCHES BELLS OF PEACE 2022, AND ANNOUNCES BELLS OF PEACE @ THE WWI MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON D.C., WITH GENERAL BARRY MCCAFFREY

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Bells of Peace @ the National WWI Memorial, will begin at 10:45 a.m. EST, with remarks by General McCaffrey, and a wreath ceremony.

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  • Bells of Peace @ the National WWI Memorial, will begin at 10:45 a.m. EST, with remarks by General McCaffrey, and a wreath ceremony.
  • "Echoing Taps" by Taps for Veterans ,will then sound from multiple buglers who will play Taps from different corners of the WWI Memorial concluding with a moment of silence and a reading.
  • If you are in DC, you are invited to join the commemoration at the National WWI Memorial, located at Pennsylvania Avenue between14th Street and15th StreetNW, across from theWhite House Visitor Center.
  • Search Bells of Peace in the Android or iOS App stores, or find links here: https://bellsofpeace.org/app .

The Royal Canadian Legion 2022 National Poppy Campaign launches today

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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OTTAWA, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legions 2022 National Poppy Campaign is officially underway, with new biodegradable Poppies and wreaths and some poignant new initiatives to help promote Remembrance.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legions 2022 National Poppy Campaign is officially underway, with new biodegradable Poppies and wreaths and some poignant new initiatives to help promote Remembrance.
  • For the first time ever, the Legion is distributing new biodegradable Poppies and wreaths during this years campaign.
  • It is a project of The Legion National Foundation and donations go to this charity, whose work complements that of the Legion.
  • The ceremonial start to the 2022 National Poppy Campaign took place on October 25, with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, accepting the First Poppy from Dominion President Bruce Julian.