Awards and decorations of the United States Department of the Air Force

Treevana Retail New Jersey LLC Applies for Cannabis Dispensary License in Montclair, NJ

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

MONTCLAIR, N.J., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Treevana Retail New Jersey LLC ("Treevana"), a cannabis retail company committed to improving the state's economy and contributing positively to the communities it serves, has announced its application for a cannabis dispensary license in Montclair, New Jersey.

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  • MONTCLAIR, N.J., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Treevana Retail New Jersey LLC ("Treevana"), a cannabis retail company committed to improving the state's economy and contributing positively to the communities it serves, has announced its application for a cannabis dispensary license in Montclair, New Jersey.
  • If approved, the company aims to provide safe access to high-quality cannabis products while creating job opportunities for local residents, donating to local charities, and participating in community outreach activities.
  • Dr. Frank Barnes Jr., a proud Montclair resident for over 29 years and an active member of various community organizations, is helping lead the Treevana initiative in Montclair.
  • For more information about Treevana Retail New Jersey LLC and its plans for the Montclair community, please visit https://treevanaretailmedia.com or contact Dana Blick at (609) 225-9301 or [email protected] .

VentureScope Selected for United States Air Force Contract to Innovate Solutions Globally

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

TYSONS CORNER, Va., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VentureScope, the leading consulting and venture investment firm known for delivering advanced innovation, acceleration, emerging tech, and venture investment expertise to enable competitive advantage, announced today that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) contract by the United States Air Force to build The Refinery - AFWERX's new internal accelerator program. This contract will allow VentureScope to accelerate the development of innovators within the Air Force to be more effective problem solvers and apply innovation skills to build, transition, and scale solutions for potential adoption across the Air Force and Department of Defense.

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  • This SBIR contract enables the United States Air Force to leverage VentureScope's expertise and its "MACH37 Accelerator-as-a-Platform" offering to support Airmen and Guardians that are developing solutions for critical problems and over-the-horizon mission needs.
  • "VentureScope is excited to bring our proven accelerator platform and innovation expertise to the Department of the Air Force.
  • "VentureScope is propelling the next generation of solutions and it will be exciting to watch how the utilization of its innovative solutions will be implemented in the United States Air Force," said Colin Dziadaszek, Refinery Program Manager from the US Air Force.
  • The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force.

Armed Forces Bank Named "Distinguished Bank of the Year" for 11 of the Last 12 Years; Also Awarded "Military Saves Designation of Savings Excellence"

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

LEAVENWORTH, Kan., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Armed Forces Bank (AFB) – a full-service military bank committed to serving those who serve since 1907 – has been named "Distinguished Bank of the Year" for 11 of the last 12 years. The Department of the Navy recognized AFB at Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois and the Department of the Air Force selected AFB at Travis Air Force Base in California.

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  • LEAVENWORTH, Kan., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Armed Forces Bank (AFB) a full-service military bank committed to serving those who serve since 1907 has been named "Distinguished Bank of the Year" for 11 of the last 12 years.
  • Of the 144 financial institutions eligible, only one bank Armed Forces Bank and five credit unions were recognized.
  • With 23 locations, Armed Forces Bank has more on-installation locations than any military bank in the country.
  • Armed Forces Bank's sister bank, Academy Bank , is a full-service community bank with over 70 branch locations in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri.

Aery Aviation, LLC is Awarded Contract by the United States Air Force for Aerial Target Banner Towing Services

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aery Aviation LLC ("Aery") has been awarded a $9,950,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 11th Air Force, 3rd Wing,3rd Operations Group(Joint Base) to perform aerial gunnery target banner towing services.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aery Aviation LLC ("Aery") has been awarded a $9,950,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 11th Air Force, 3rd Wing,3rd Operations Group(Joint Base) to perform aerial gunnery target banner towing services.
  • Work will be performed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
  • Aery has been awarded many prime contracts working with all branches of the United States military and military branches in multiple allied countries around the world.
  • Aery is known for its small company agility with big company ability.

AFA Rebrands to Become the Air & Space Forces Association

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

ARLINGTON, Va., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After 76 years as the preeminent voice for American air and space power, AFA today announced it is changing its name to better match its mission and will henceforth be known as the Air & Space Forces Association.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After 76 years as the preeminent voice for American air and space power, AFA today announced it is changing its name to better match its mission and will henceforth be known as the Air & Space Forces Association.
  • "AFA was formed in 1946even before the Air Force became an independent military service," said AFA Chairman Gerald Murray.
  • The Air & Space Forces Association is the only professional military association exclusively dedicated to promoting dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense.
  • Founded in 1946 as a non-profit membership association, AFA is dedicated to educating the public on critical issues in air power, space power, and national security; advocating for dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong national defense; supporting Airmen, Guardians, and their Families; and honoring the enduring heritage of America's Air and Space Forces and veterans.

Social Mobile Awarded U.S. Air Force (USAF) Contract to Develop 5G Portfolio of Mobile Devices

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Monday, December 6, 2021

MIAMI, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Mobile, a mobile solution provider focused on creating innovative, enterprise grade, turnkey solutions, was recently awarded an AFWERX Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I contract to begin development of a portfolio of 5G mobile devices for the USAF.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Mobile, a mobile solution provider focused on creating innovative, enterprise grade, turnkey solutions, was recently awarded an AFWERX Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I contract to begin development of a portfolio of 5G mobile devices for the USAF.
  • The funding will allow Social Mobile to present an alternative to the current mobile device procurement issues faced by the USAF today while future-proofing this portfolio through 5G enablement.
  • Social Mobile and the USAF will use the Phase I contract to design a set of state-of-the-art mobile devices.
  • Working together, Social Mobile and the USAF will use the Phase I contract to design a set of state-of-the-art specifications for this portfolio that will alleviate the typical end-user concerns with the consumer grade mobile devices that are traditionally deployed in the field.

Space Force and USO Embark on First-Ever Holiday Tour

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

"Visiting these servicemembers and government civilians is just one small way of showing our appreciation for their dedication to the Space Force mission and to the nation."

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  • "Visiting these servicemembers and government civilians is just one small way of showing our appreciation for their dedication to the Space Force mission and to the nation."
  • The Space Force will be celebrating its second birthday in December.
  • The tour to Thule Air Base and New Boston Space Force Station gave General Raymond the opportunity to meet directly with those who are stationed at some remote installations.
  • And at Thule, General Raymond saw first-hand how Guardians and Airmen weathered the harsh conditions, serving a one-year, unaccompanied tour.

U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Partners with Google Cloud to Accelerate Collaboration and Drive Research Mission Success

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

AFRL is a global research enterprise supporting two services, the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force.

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  • AFRL is a global research enterprise supporting two services, the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force.
  • Through the video conferencing service Google Meet, AFRL research teams are hosting flexible, virtual meetings to exchange ideas anywhere, anytime.
  • The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force.
  • Google Workspace enables teams of all sizes to connect, create and collaborateto drive innovation from any device, and any location.