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Nation's Finest Welcomes Three New Veterans to National Board of Directors

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nation's Finest, a national organization that serves Veterans, is pleased to announce it has added three new Veterans to its National Board of Directors.

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  • SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nation's Finest, a national organization that serves Veterans, is pleased to announce it has added three new Veterans to its National Board of Directors.
  • In making the announcement, Nation's Finest CEO Chris Johnson said, "Nation's Finest is thrilled to introduce three highly accomplished U.S. veterans who have joined our Board of Directors.
  • "We are incredibly honored and excited to welcome these three outstanding veterans to our Board of Directors," said Philip Williams, Board Chair.
  • The governing Board of Directors at Nation's Finest currently has 13 Directors from various backgrounds, 11 of whom are veterans.

NASA Marshall Center Director to Retire After 38 Years of Service

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jody Singer, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center Director, announced Monday her retirement, effective Saturday, July 29, after more than 38 years of service.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jody Singer, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center Director, announced Monday her retirement, effective Saturday, July 29, after more than 38 years of service.
  • Among many firsts in her career, Singer was appointed as the first female center director at Marshall in 2018, after serving as deputy director from 2016 to 2018.
  • Marshall's current deputy center director, Joseph Pelfrey, will serve as the interim acting director until Singer's successor is identified through a nationwide search and open competition.
  • "And Joseph Pelfrey is no stranger to Marshall, having joined the center two decades ago as an aerospace engineer.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Leroy M. Holmes as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to Non-Profit Services

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Leroy M. Holmes is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to Non-Profit Services.

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  • GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Leroy M. Holmes is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to Non-Profit Services.
  • Mr. Holmes earned a bachelor's degree in business management from the College of Sante Fe.
  • He served 26 years in the United States Military, including two years of active duty, rising to the rank of Command Sergeant Major.
  • Mr. Holmes oversees accounting and financial reporting procedures, and works with an accounting firm to ensure the organization's compliance with government regulations.

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.

On this Independence Day Semper Solaris will be awarding decorated Marine Corp Veteran Sgt. Maj. Mark Wright an entire solar panel system at no cost

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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TEMECULA, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Semper Cares is an ongoing program developed to honor deserving veterans and their families by helping with major home improvements like solar panel installation. This Independence Day, Semper Solaris is proud to provide the 16th Semper Cares Honoree, SgtMaj Mark Wright, with a full solar panel system and installation at no expense!

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  • This Independence Day, Semper Solaris is proud to provide the 16th Semper Cares Honoree, SgtMaj Mark Wright, with a full solar panel system and installation at no expense!
  • This Independence Day, Semper Solaris is proud to provide the 16th Semper Cares Honoree, SgtMaj Mark Wright, with a full solar panel system and installation at no expense!
  • Upon learning of Mark Wright's history of service and sacrifice, Semper Solaris has chosen the Temecula native as the 2022 Independence Day Semper Cares Initiative honoree.
  • All of these are exemplified in the 2022 Independence Day Semper Cares Honoree, Sergent Major Mark Wright.

Virgin Orbit National Systems Welcomes Major General Kim Crider to the Board

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB) welcomes Maj. Gen. Kim Crider as the newest board member to its wholly owned subsidiary engaged with national security organizations in the United States and its allies, Virgin Orbit National Systems.

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  • Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB) welcomes Maj. Gen. Kim Crider as the newest board member to its wholly owned subsidiary engaged with national security organizations in the United States and its allies, Virgin Orbit National Systems.
  • Virgin Orbit National Systems, formerly known as VOX Space, is a U.S.-incorporated subsidiary of Virgin Orbit that provides the U.S. national security community and allied nations with responsive, dedicated and affordable launch services for small satellites bound for Low Earth Orbit.
  • The appointment of Crider brings the board to three total members, all of whom having been leaders in national security space and former USAF Major Generals.
  • We are very pleased to welcome such a distinguished leader as Kim Crider to the Virgin Orbit family and to The Virgin Orbit National Systems Board, said Dan Hart, Virgin Orbit CEO.