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Navy Federal Branches Aboard Naval Station Great Lakes Named “Distinguished Credit Union of the Year” by US Navy

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Monday, August 7, 2023

The Department of the Navy has selected the Navy Federal branches aboard Naval Station Great Lakes as its “Distinguished Credit Union of the Year” for 2022.

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  • The Department of the Navy has selected the Navy Federal branches aboard Naval Station Great Lakes as its “Distinguished Credit Union of the Year” for 2022.
  • Captain Jason J. Williamson, Commanding Officer of Naval Station Great Lakes, submitted the award.
  • In 2022, more than 32,000 recruits joined the Navy with more than 92% selecting Navy Federal Credit Union as their financial institution.
  • “This award shows the incredible level of commitment to our mission and job well done by those providing member services at the Naval Station Great Lakes branch.”

Spire Motorsports, Corey LaJoie Partner with AeroVanti for NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Brian Bourgeois, Commanding Officer of SEAL Team 8, will be honored as part of NASCAR’s 600 Miles of Remembrance Program.

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  • Brian Bourgeois, Commanding Officer of SEAL Team 8, will be honored as part of NASCAR’s 600 Miles of Remembrance Program.
  • His family (wife Megan and their four children) will also be recognized as part of NASCAR’s 600 Miles of Remembrance program.
  • AeroVanti was named a 2023 “startup to watch” by both the Baltimore Business Journal and the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
  • The Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway will be televised live on FOX Sunday, May 28 beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

United States Marine Corps Major General (Ret.) Melvin G. Spiese Joins Leonid Capital Management Board of Advisors

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LEONID Capital Management ('LCM'), a Department of Defense Trusted Capital Provider, is pleased to announce today that U.S. Marine Corps Major General (Retired) Melvin Spiese has joined the company's Board of Advisors.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LEONID Capital Management ('LCM'), a Department of Defense Trusted Capital Provider, is pleased to announce today that U.S. Marine Corps Major General (Retired) Melvin Spiese has joined the company's Board of Advisors.
  • "We couldn't be more excited to have General Spiese join the board at Leonid," said Founding Partner Chris Lay.
  • "As a highly decorated general, his reputation, experience, and service to our country will be enormously helpful to our decision making.
  • His final assignment on active duty was Deputy Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commanding General, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

Rear Admiral Michael White Announced Next President of Northeastern Junior College

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Monday, November 29, 2021

Denver, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced the selection of Rear Admiral (retired) Michael White as the next president of Northeastern Junior College (NJC).

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  • Denver, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced the selection of Rear Admiral (retired) Michael White as the next president of Northeastern Junior College (NJC).
  • "I am returning to a place that is deeply familiar to me and where I will feel instantly rooted, said RADM White.
  • Prior to this role at the Naval War College, RADM White served on active duty in the Navy for 34 years.
  • Northeastern Junior College takes pride in offering a wide array of college services, including residence life and student housing opportunities, athletics, and performing arts programming to create an intimate college experience.