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Belmont Village Senior Living Turtle Creek and the Air & Space Forces Association Celebrate Veteran Residents with Medal of Freedom Ceremony and American Heroes: Portraits of Service Gallery Unveiling

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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To commemorate Veterans Day, Belmont Village Senior Living Turtle Creek proudly celebrated 29 resident veterans who were bestowed with the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Medal of Freedom on Friday, November 11th.

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  • To commemorate Veterans Day, Belmont Village Senior Living Turtle Creek proudly celebrated 29 resident veterans who were bestowed with the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Medal of Freedom on Friday, November 11th.
  • The ceremony was part of a breakfast held at Belmont Village Senior Living Turtle Creek ahead of the Greater Dallas Veterans Day parade hosted by the AFA Seidel Chapter Dallas.
  • He was joined by several other distinguished military members and Dallas Veterans Day parade participants including Command Sergeant Major (Ret.)
  • Dino Barela, a Belmont Village Turtle Creek resident, and career military veteran has his portrait exhibited in the photo gallery.

Dogtopia and Retired CSM Gretchen Evans Celebrate Successful Dogs Save Lives Campaign on Veterans Day

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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PHOENIX, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogtopia, the national dog daycare franchise, is celebrating the success of its Dogs Save Lives initiative led by retired Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Gretchen Evans, recipient of the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2022 ESPYS. The campaign, which began on September 11 and fittingly culminates on Veterans Day (November 11), helped the brand's charitable arm, Dogtopia Foundation, gain new supporters and raise more than $150,000 to support its mission to provide service dogs for veterans in need.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogtopia, the national dog daycare franchise, is celebrating the success of its Dogs Save Lives initiative led by retired Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Gretchen Evans, recipient of the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2022 ESPYS.
  • The two-month campaign included speaking engagements hosted by Dogtopia franchisees in select markets across the country, including Boise, Colorado Springs, Denver, Kansas, Sacramento and San Jose.
  • Dogtopia also touted Evans' story on the campaign website where supporters could purchase limited-edition Dogs Save Lives T-shirts to benefit the Dogtopia Foundation.
  • "There are veterans across the country whose lives will be changed for the better because of this incredible campaign.

The Honor Foundation to Host the Inaugural "A Salute to SOF" Gala Sponsored by Surefox

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, November 16th, The Honor Foundation (THF) will hold A Salute to SOF Gala at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. Presented by Surefox North America, the event—which will be held in the nation's capital for the first time—will feature a fireside chat with special guest, General Stanley A. McChrystal, (USA, Ret.) and marks another year of strategic growth for the Veteran-founded, 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

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  • On Wednesday, November 16th, The Honor Foundation (THF) will hold A Salute to SOF Gala at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC.
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, November 16th, The Honor Foundation (THF) will hold A Salute to SOF Gala at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC.
  • "We're excited about hosting the Salute to SOF Gala in DC for the first time," added Stevens.
  • More than just a security provider, Surefox sets a new standard on how security providers operate and what a security provider should be.

PenFed Foundation Raises $1 Million for Veterans and Military Community at 19th Annual Military Heroes Golf Classic

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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TYSONS, Va., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation joined community and business leaders to raise $1 million to support veterans and the military community at the 19th annual Military Heroes Golf Classic on Monday, September 12. Those who were impacted by and responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, were honored during a remembrance dinner held on the evening before the event marking the 21st anniversary of the day.

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  • TYSONS, Va., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The PenFed Foundation joined community and business leaders to raise$1 millionto support veterans and the military community at the 19th annual Military Heroes Golf Classic onMonday, September 12.
  • During the September 11 remembrance dinner, James Schenck, President/CEO of PenFed Credit Union and CEO of the PenFed Foundation, reminded that "Freedom isn't free.
  • In response to the attacks, PenFed Credit Union launched the PenFed Foundation to support service members, veterans and their families.
  • The PenFed Foundation has served members of the military community through programs providing financial education, credit-building, homeownership, short-term assistance and veteran entrepreneurial support services.

Dogtopia Partners with Retired CSM Gretchen Evans on Dogs Save Lives Campaign

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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PHOENIX, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogtopia, the national dog daycare franchise, announced today its new Dogs Save Lives campaign, which runs through Veterans Day on November 11 with retired Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Gretchen Evans leading the way. The campaign includes national speaking engagements and a limited-edition Dogs Save Lives T-shirt that will benefit the brand's charitable arm, Dogtopia Foundation, and its mission to provide service dogs for veterans.

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  • PHOENIX, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogtopia , the national dog daycare franchise, announced today its new Dogs Save Lives campaign, which runs through Veterans Day on November 11 with retired Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Gretchen Evans leading the way.
  • The campaign includes national speaking engagements and a limited-edition Dogs Save Lives T-shirt that will benefit the brand's charitable arm, Dogtopia Foundation , and its mission to provide service dogs for veterans.
  • Evans credits Aura with saving her life and is now on a mission to amplify the importance of service dogs for veterans as the ambassador of Dogtopia's Dogs Save Lives campaign.
  • "We are incredibly fortunate to have Gretchen as our ambassador for our Dogs Save Lives campaign," said Dogtopia CEO Neil Gill.

America’s VetDogs Graduate, Army Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Gretchen Evans, Honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at The 2022 ESPYS

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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SMITHTOWN, NY, July 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americas VetDogs, a national nonprofit that provides specially trained guide and service dogs to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities, today announced that retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans, a two-time Americas VetDogs program graduate, was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at The 2022 ESPYS.

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  • SMITHTOWN, NY, July 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americas VetDogs, a national nonprofit that provides specially trained guide and service dogs to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities, today announced that retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans, a two-time Americas VetDogs program graduate, was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at The 2022 ESPYS.
  • We all cheered loudly when Gretchen received the Pat Tillman Award at The ESPYS and are proud to see one of our own recognized with such a prestigious award.
  • During her 27 years of service, she worked her way up to Command Sergeant Major, the highest non-commissioned officer rank in the military.
  • In 2020, she returned to Americas VetDogs to train with her current service dog, Rusty, who was by her side at The ESPYS.

University of Phoenix Announces Winners of Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States 2022 Future Phoenix Scholarship

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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This years scholarship winners are Kevin Brun, State Command Chief in the Nevada Air National Guard; Richard Ibah, Information Technology Specialist, New Mexico Air National Guard; and Duane VanDeVendel, Human Relations SR Specialist, South Dakota Air National Guard.

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  • This years scholarship winners are Kevin Brun, State Command Chief in the Nevada Air National Guard; Richard Ibah, Information Technology Specialist, New Mexico Air National Guard; and Duane VanDeVendel, Human Relations SR Specialist, South Dakota Air National Guard.
  • VanDeVendel has served over 23 years with the South Dakota Air National Guard and plans to pursue a Master of Management at the University of Phoenix.
  • EANGUS is the largest enlisted reserve component association with a mission to give a voice to the enlisted National Guard men and women, their families and retirees on Capitol Hill.
  • The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) is the largest enlisted reserve component association with over 48,000 members.

Dale Mullen of Whiteford Taylor Preston Appointed to Virginia Board of Accountancy

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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Dale G. Mullen, a partner in Whitefords Richmond office, has been appointed to the Virginia Board of Accountancy by Governor Glenn Youngkin.

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  • Dale G. Mullen, a partner in Whitefords Richmond office, has been appointed to the Virginia Board of Accountancy by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
  • I'm thankful for those who will join our Administration, and all who will contribute their time and expertise in service to our commonwealth."
  • Dale Mullen was sworn in by Secretary of the Commonwealth Kay Coles James on March 15.
  • Mr. Mullen brings decades of experience and a deep understanding of the impact of government regulation on licensed professionals and business.

Dogtopia Foundation Renews Commitment to Employees on the Spectrum in Celebration of Autism Awareness Month

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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PHOENIX, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While Dogtopia, the nation's leading dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise is helping our furry family members, the Dogtopia Foundation is helping the communities in which they're located. In celebration of Autism Awareness Month in April, the Dogtopia Foundation is renewing its commitment to supporting employees on the autism spectrum, as well as its other key pillars of sponsoring service dogs for veterans and fostering youth literacy. Last month at Dogtopia's annual conference, franchisees raised more than $100,000 to support the Foundation, bringing the total amount raised for the charity well over $1.2 million since 2018.

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  • In celebration of Autism Awareness Month in April, the Dogtopia Foundation is renewing its commitment to supporting employees on the autism spectrum, as well as its other key pillars of sponsoring service dogs for veterans and fostering youth literacy.
  • "It's exciting to see the momentum behind the Foundation and even more exciting to consider what the future may hold," said Dogtopia Foundation Executive Director Liz Meyers.
  • Since 2018, the Foundation has played a huge role in helping Dogtopia locations nationwide employ adults on the autism spectrum.
  • By connecting dogs with the organizations the Foundation supports, the Foundation will help returning veterans, children and adults with autism reach their full potential.

MIL Honored with Maryland ESGR Freedom Award

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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BOWIE, Md., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The MIL Corporation (MIL) is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of the 2022 Maryland Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Freedom Award in the large business category. The prestigious award given by ESGR, a staff group with Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, is the highest recognition presented by the Department of Defense (DoD) to employers who provide the most outstanding support for National Guard and Reserve members.

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  • BOWIE, Md., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The MIL Corporation (MIL) is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of the 2022 Maryland Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Freedom Award in the large business category.
  • "The MIL Corporation certainly deserves the Freedom Award on behalf of the Maryland Employer Support (Large Business 500+ Employees Category)," said Dr. Stephen Maguire, ESGR State Chair.
  • "We are so proud and honored to have not only been nominated, but further, to have received the ESGR Freedom Award," said MIL Executive Vice President, Tom Clark .
  • MIL is currently in the running as a finalist for the national level ESGR Freedom Award which will be presented by the Secretary of Defense later this year.