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Freddy's Donates $376,606 to Folds of Honor

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Freddy's donated $376,606 to Folds of Honor through its month-long giveback program in November.

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  • Freddy's donated $376,606 to Folds of Honor through its month-long giveback program in November.
  • "We're genuinely inspired every day by the mission of Folds of Honor and are pleased to be able to support them through our partnership."
  • Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded over 51,000 scholarships totaling about $240 million in all 50 states.
  • Folds of Honor was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional.

1 Natural Way Announces Partnership with Folds of Honor

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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For that reason, 1 Natural Way is partnering with Folds of Honor Foundation , an organization that provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled US service members and first responders.

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  • For that reason, 1 Natural Way is partnering with Folds of Honor Foundation , an organization that provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled US service members and first responders.
  • "Folds of Honor is proud to team up with 1 Natural Way," said Folds of Honor CEO and Founder, Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney.
  • "We believe the partnership will be a force multiplier to the mission and awareness of Folds of Honor and increase scholarship funding to the families of American military and first responder heroes.
  • Folds of Honor Foundation was founded by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney, a decorated F-16 Viper Fighter Pilot.

Tampa Bay Defense Alliance and Airlift/Tanker Association to Present Tampa Bay Trophy to Mary Graham from Joint Base Charleston

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa Bay Defense Alliance (TBDA) President Maj. Gen. Lawrence M. Martin Jr., USAF (Ret) and Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) Chairman (Ret) Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, USAF (Ret) announced today Mary Graham from Joint Base Charleston, SC as the recipient of the 2023 Tampa Bay Trophy.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa Bay Defense Alliance (TBDA) President Maj. Gen. Lawrence M. Martin Jr., USAF (Ret) and Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) Chairman (Ret) Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, USAF (Ret) announced today Mary Graham from Joint Base Charleston, SC as the recipient of the 2023 Tampa Bay Trophy.
  • The Tampa Bay Defense Alliance is proud to join the Airlift Tanker Association each year to honor a deserving community leader.
  • "We are thrilled to hear that Mary Graham is the recipient of the Tampa Bay Trophy," said Col. Michael Freeman, 628th Air Base Wing commander.
  • "The Airlift/Tanker Association proudly partners with the Tampa Bay Defense Alliance as together we honor our outstanding air mobility civic leader each year with the Tampa Bay Trophy.

Freddy's partners with Folds of Honor in November fundraiser

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® announced today that the brand will be participating in a month-long giveback with its national charity partner, Folds of Honor.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® announced today that the brand will be participating in a month-long giveback with its national charity partner, Folds of Honor.
  • Freddy's is participating in a month-long giveback with Folds of Honor from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, 2023.
  • Folds of Honor has been providing scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen or disabled service members since 2007.
  • Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States armed forces.

Operation Homefront Welcomes Scott Arcuri as Vice President of Operations

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront is pleased to welcome Col. (ret) Scott Arcuri to the Operation Homefront team as Vice President of Operations. As military families are moving to new duty stations and facing the challenges of adjusting to new communities, Scott will oversee impactful, expansive recurring support programs such as the Back-to-School Brigade, Holiday Meals for Military, Star-Spangled Babies showers and other programs that provide a financial lift to these families at critical moments in their lives.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront is pleased to welcome Col. (ret) Scott Arcuri to the Operation Homefront team as Vice President of Operations.
  • Arcuri's career has been devoted to leading, developing, and assisting Airmen and their families across the globe and he is passionate about continuing that work at Operation Homefront.
  • "We are excited that Scott has joined Operation Homefront.
  • "Military families have given so much as they courageously serve to protect our freedoms, and it's an honor to join Operation Homefront.

Scientific Systems Hires Air Force Veteran David "Heat" Lyons as VP of Business Development

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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He is a retired United States Air Force Colonel who commanded at the squadron, group, and installation level, in and out of combat.

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  • He is a retired United States Air Force Colonel who commanded at the squadron, group, and installation level, in and out of combat.
  • As an F-16 Fighter Pilot, Lyons is a graduate of the United States Air Force Weapons School and later returned as an instructor.
  • Lyons has served in staff assignments at the Headquarters Air Force, Sub-Unified Command, and the Joint Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation level at DARPA.
  • Lyons was previously the Growth Lead at Spectrum Systems, Mercury Systems.

Amanda Steffey Joins ARA as Senior Director, Washington Operations

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Washington, D.C., June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Steffey as Senior Director, Washington Operations.

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  • Washington, D.C., June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Steffey as Senior Director, Washington Operations.
  • Steffey joins ARA’s growing Government Relations enterprise where she will lead ARA’s Air Force program growth activities.
  • Steffey comes to ARA after 28 years in the U.S. Air Force, having recently retired as a Colonel.
  • “We are excited to have Amanda join our team,” said Will Goodman, ARA’s Senior Vice President of Government Relations.

Old Glory Holding Company to Acquire First State Bank of Elmore City, Oklahoma

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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First State Bank was founded in 1903 and will be renamed Old Glory Bank.

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  • First State Bank was founded in 1903 and will be renamed Old Glory Bank.
  • Old Glory Bank will be a chartered, FDIC insured bank, providing digital-first banking solutions throughout America.
  • Old Glory Bank states it will be the first chartered bank to openly support America, its flag, freedom, patriotism, the military and first responders.
  • Subject to conditions, Old Glory Bank will have no-fee accounts, free overdraft protection, free ATMs, and early direct-deposit access.

Freddy's partners with Folds of Honor in November fundraiser

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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"We feel thrilled to be partnering with Freddy's, a brand that truly values supporting veterans and their families nationwide," said Ben Leslie, Chief Impact Officer with Folds of Honor.

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  • "We feel thrilled to be partnering with Freddy's, a brand that truly values supporting veterans and their families nationwide," said Ben Leslie, Chief Impact Officer with Folds of Honor.
  • "The funds raised throughout this month will go toward providing the children of military members with scholarships and other educational support."
  • Folds of Honor has been providing scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen or disabled service members since 2017.
  • We're genuinely inspired every day by the mission of Folds of Honor and are pleased to be able to support them through our partnership."

Former Executive Director, Air National Guard, Daniel Bishop Joins Vita Inclinata as Aerospace Advisor

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vita Inclinata (Vita), developer and producer of precision aerospace and industrial stabilization devices, today announced Daniel Bishop has joined the company's Aerospace Advisory Board.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vita Inclinata (Vita), developer and producer of precision aerospace and industrial stabilization devices, today announced Daniel Bishop has joined the company's Aerospace Advisory Board.
  • Bishop will leverage decades of Pentagon and the United States Air Force experience to strengthen ties across the DoD and federal agencies and increase Vita's national and international footprint.
  • Bishop entered the Senior Executive Service in 2010 and most recently served as Executive Director, Air National Guard, HQ USAF Pentagon.
  • "Daniel Bishop brings a diverse and deep skillset to support Vita's aerospace strategy and goals," said Caleb Carr, CEO of Vita.