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Tactical Footwear Market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% through 2031, reaching US$ 2.9 billion
By product, the boots segment held the highest share, accounting for 67.9% of the global tactical footwear market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The tactical footwear market was valued at $1.6 billion in...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 350 Employees at Secretary’s Award Ceremony in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON – On October 7, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held an awards ceremony hosted at DHS headquarters located at St. Elizabeths campus in Southeast Washington, D.C. where 350 employees received a Secretary’s Award in...

Gov. Kemp Announces 107 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
GEORGIA, October 17 - For Immediate Release Friday, October 11, 2024 Gov. Kemp Announces 107 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced 107 appointments and reappointments to various...

Gov. Kemp Announces 107 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
For Immediate Release Friday, October 11, 2024 Gov. Kemp Announces 107 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced 107 appointments and reappointments to various state boards,...

Scalise's September Recap: House Republicans Accomplished Big Wins for the American People
As we head into the October work period, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement touting the Republican majority’s accomplishments throughout the 118th Congress: "Upon taking the majority, House Republicans...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 173 Employees at Secretary’s Award Ceremony in California
LOS ANGELES – On September 26, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held an awards ceremony hosted by U.S. Secret Service (USSS), where 173 employees received a Secretary’s Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the...

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of September 23, 2024
Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations On Thursday, September 26, the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government held an oversight hearing called "United States Postal...

UK: More Deaths in Channel ― France Calls for EU-UK Migration Treaty ― Prime Minister Praises Italy’s Efforts in Reducing Irregular Migration ― NGOs Denounce Government Proposal to Involve them in Resettling Deportees ― Inquiry Chair Criticises Governm…
Twenty people have died in two separate incidents in the Channel in September. France’s interior minister has called for a for a migration treaty between the UK and the EU, while the UK has announced additional funding for border security. Prime...

Russian Human Rights Advocate Kara-Murza and Belarusian Democracy Leader Tsikhanouskaya Receive 2024 Lantos Prize
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Lantos Foundation for Human Rights & Justice has awarded the 2024 Lantos Human Rights Prize, its highest honor, to President-elect Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Head of the...

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of September 23, 2024
Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations On Thursday, September 26, the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will hold an oversight hearing called "United States Postal...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 158 Employees at Secretary’s Award Ceremony in New York
NEW YORK CITY – On September 12, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held an awards ceremony hosted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), where 158 employees received a Secretary’s Award in recognition of their...

Empowering Women Changemakers in the Middle East: Opportunities and Challenges
The panel will be followed by a networking event and a gallery tour. Light food and drinks will be served. The Middle East Institute’s (MEI) Arts and Culture Center invites you to an in-person panel conversation and networking event exploring the...

Chicago’s 2024 Steuben Parade welcomes Army Reserve Soldier as honored guest
CHICAGO – “As both a U.S. Soldier and German-American, it was a profound honor to represent the Army Reserve in the (Von) Steuben Parade, said Master Sgt. Jason Ottinger, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. “The experience of engaging with...

Governor DeSantis Delivers Address at Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
PALM HARBOR, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to honor the memories of those lost in the attacks on September 11th, 2001. A transcript of Governor Ron DeSantis’ remarks is below: “Thank you so much....

International SOS Announces Appointment of Giles Hill as Head of Global Security Services
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, September 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International SOS is proud to announce the appointment of Giles Hill as Head of Global Security Services. Giles brings unparalleled expertise from his distinguished 33-year career...

The European Union and OSCE visit Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region to assess project activities funded by the EU
A joint delegation, comprising Ambassador Willy Kempel, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, and Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis, Head of the EU Delegation to Tajikistan, visited two key sites in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO),...

Planetary foresight: Navigating the future shifts
“Driving forces of change” are significant, presently observable large-scale trends and issues expected to shape the future. These forces can affect, and are rooted in, various aspects of society, technology, economy, environment, and politics...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 190 Employees at Secretary’s Award Ceremony in Georgia
GLYNCO – On August 15, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hosted an awards ceremony at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Headquarters in Glynco, Georgia, where 190 employees received a Secretary’s Award in recognition...

The New York Latino Film Festival, Presented By Warner Bros. Discovery, Returns September 15-22, 2024 Opening With ‘Clemente’ Executive Produced By LeBron James and Oscar-Nominated Director Richard Linklater
NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF), the nation’s premier Latino film festival, kicks off Latino Heritage Month from September 15 to 22, 2024, with an impressive roster of more than 13 films from...

Active component OC/T lives total army force serving in an Army Reserve unit
FORT MCCOY, Wis. – “I’m extremely passionate about being an observer coach/trainer,” said Sgt. 1st Class Chris Duncan, Senior OC/T, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, based out of Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. “Our sole purpose is to ensure the Soldiers...