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National Medal Of Honor Heritage Center Announces New Board Leadership And Members Wednesday, February 3, 2021
RADM Noah Long The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center announced Wednesday the appointment of Rear Admiral Noah Long, U.S. Navy (RET), as chairman and Colonel Frank Hughes, USMC (RET), as vice chairman of its board of trustees. The Heritage Center announced the leadership transition upon the retirement of Major General Willian Raines, U.S. Army (RET), who has chaired the organization for the past seven years. “I would like to thank outgoing Chairman Bill Raines for his extraordinary leadership, bold vision and tireless efforts that helped design and build a first-class facility that honors Chattanooga as the birthplace of the Medal of Honor and commemorates the first recipients of the Medal of Honor as well as other recipients who serve as an inspiration to all of us.” said RADM Noah Long, chairman of the board of trustee
Send Episcopal Collegiate School in Little Rock has appointed James “Jamie” H. Griffin as head of school, effective July 1, following a national search.
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Transgender Americans now allowed to serve openly in military
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The United States military teaches troops they must believe in service before self.
âThatâs part of the Marine Corps ethos is putting your troops, putting the mission ahead of yourself,â said Emma Shinn, a captain in the United States Marine Corps, who identifies as a transgender woman.
Shinn is also the president of SPART A, the nationâs largest nonprofit working with trans people who are actively serving in the U.S. military.
âWe show up, we are capable, we are qualified, and we help accomplish the mission everyday, she said.
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Back in 1969, when production of the Beechcraft Model 18 ended, the airplane had been in production for 32 years, which at the time was a record in aviation. 9,000 of them were built during that time, making the family one of the most widespread flyers of its time. 9 photos
Model 198s were envisioned as light airplanes, ideal for a wide range of applications, from executive flights to cargo hauling and even military use. It was capable of flying up to 11 people at a time, at a maximum speed of 225 mph (362 kph) and for up to a staggering 1,200 miles (1,900 km) at a time.