Mes: febrero 2021

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Nearly 200 Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators transition to civilian life from their active-duty military service each year, including a growing number of retirees who entered service after the attacks of 9/11. A scholarship fund established by American Aero FTW, a fixed-base operator (FBO) at Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, continues to provide new opportunities for these warriors as they move from active-duty military service to life in the civilian sector.

As a long-time Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) supporter, American Aero recently surpassed the $133,000 mark for donations made in support of NSF’s robust scholarship program for the NSW community. This year’s gift of $17,497 will be used to help U.S. Navy SEALs and Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCCs) who are seeking pilot certification.

Through its support of the Foundation, American Aero FTW has facilitated the flight training or licensure of NSW personnel, including veteran and active-duty SEALs. The scholarship has made a tremendous impact in these warriors’ lives, covering related expenses for Commercial Pilot Aviation Instrumental Rating, Rotorcraft-Helicopter Private Pilot, and FAA Rotary Wing Pilot Add-on certifications along with other needed training and flight simulation costs. In 2020, NSF provided $1.8 million in scholarship funds to qualified applicants, including four SEALs who received scholarships generated by American Aero FTW and its clients who helped fund the donation.

«Since American Aero FTW’s founding in 2012, they have remained committed in their support of our nation’s military members, including our SEALs, by not only hiring veterans but by making significant contributions to organizations like NSF in support of meaningful programs,» said Robin King, CEO of the Navy SEAL Foundation. «For many of our SEALs, the operational tempo of back-to-back combat deployments paired with extensive training has meant they could not invest the time to pursue a degree, licensure, or certification. Because of the support of American Aero FTW, SEALs seeking assistance for flight training or pilot’s licensure can rest easy knowing NSF is here to help.»

When asked what the scholarship has meant, one scholarship recipient shared, «I would like to thank the Navy SEAL Foundation and its donors for being so gracious to me and to many others like me who are trying to achieve so much outside of work. I have been awarded three flight scholarships and have been able to knock out my instrument rating and commercial license. I wouldn’t have been able to streamline the process and knock these out so quickly without the NSF and its donors’ help. Again, thank you all for helping me pursue my dream of continuing flying.»

The Navy SEAL Foundation is committed to providing transitioning warriors with the tools they need to have a successful move into the civilian sector. Many SEALs who entered service after the attacks of 9/11 have endured two decades of intense training and combat with little time to pursue professional development or educational opportunities–just one more reason the support from American Aero FTW is so essential.

«It is a privilege to create new opportunities for those who so honorably and courageously serve our country, particularly those who enlisted after the events of 9/11 and have put their lives on the line for nearly two decades,» said Robert M. Bass, founder of American Aero. «With this scholarship fund, the American Aero team expresses its gratitude to those heroes as they consider what they would like to do next and welcomes them to join us in our love of private aviation.»

About American Aero FTW
American Aero FTW is a private aviation terminal located at Meacham International Airport (KFTW) in Fort Worth, Texas. The fixed-base operator (FBO) is focused on the refueling, ground handling, servicing, and storing of business and private aviation aircraft and provides extensive crew and passenger amenities. In 2015, American Aero FTW became the first FBO in the Western Hemisphere to achieve the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC); it was one of the first in the world to earn Stage 2 registration in 2017 and became first in the world to be awarded Stage 3 registration in 2018. American Aero FTW offers 280,000 square feet of leasable hangar and office space and is the primary tenant and only FBO in the airport’s main administration building. In April 2020, American Aero FTW ranked the #1 FBO in world in the annual Aviation International News (AIN) reader survey. AIN conducts the industry’s only annual independent, online evaluation of FBOs, which includes more than 4,500 operators worldwide. More information can be found at http://www.americanaero.com

About the Navy SEAL Foundation:
The mission of the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) is to provide immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community and its families, the families of NSW fallen, and SEAL and SWCC veterans. U.S. Navy SEALs have been in sustained combat for nearly two decades, performing hazardous work in unforgiving environments at an unrelenting pace. NSW operators are currently deployed in over 30 countries worldwide and can spend up to 270 days each year in harm’s way.

The Navy SEAL Foundation stands behind these warriors and their families by providing a comprehensive set of programs specifically designed to improve health and welfare, build and enhance resiliency, empower and educate families and provide critical support during times of illness, injury or loss. Like the community it serves, the Navy SEAL Foundation is a high performing organization committed to excellence. NSF has been awarded the coveted 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator since 2011 and has earned a perfect score of «100» each year since 2016 for financial health, accountability, and transparency, placing NSF in the top 1% of rated charities. Ninety-four cents of every dollar donated goes directly to programs or is retained for future mission use.

The Navy SEAL Foundation is a 501c3 national non-profit charitable organization. TAX-ID 31-1728910. NSF is a non-federal entity, and it is not a part of the Department of Defense or any of its components, and it has no governmental status. To learn more, visit https://www.navySEALfoundation.org

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Chris Irwin, Navy SEAL Foundation, 7573637490, cirwin@navysealfoundation.org

Sara Berry, Navy SEAL Foundation, 7573637490, sberry@navysealfoundation.org

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DALLAS, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — World Class Automotive Group, a leader in the automotive industry in Texas, is pleased to announce two dealerships are now operating under a stellar new name. Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford in Garland, Texas is now Randall Reed’s Planet Ford 635. Randall Reed’s Park Cities Ford in Dallas has changed its name to Randall Reed’s Planet Ford Dallas Love Field. The rebranding reflects a vision to align the entire dealership group’s Planet-branded locations already across Texas to create the «Power of the Planets» for consumers.

«Planet Ford is a new dealership name in the Dallas area, but it’s well known across Texas for being No. 1 in sales and service for decades,» said Randall Reed, owner and CEO of World Class Automotive Group. «At our Dallas and Garland locations, our loyal customers will work with the same hard-working team who will continue to deliver the same award-winning service, selection, and out-of-this-world savings they have come to expect from our Randall Reed family of dealerships for the past 30 years.»

The Planet power-house of dealerships now includes the following locations:

• Randall Reed’s Planet Ford 635 at 3601 S. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75041
• Randall Reed’s Planet Ford Dallas Love Field at 3333 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235
• Randall Reed’s Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field at 7767 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
• Randall Reed’s Planet Ford at 20403 I-45, Spring, TX 77388
• Randall Reed’s Planet Lincoln at 20403 I-45 North, Spring, TX 77388
• Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Humble at 19000 Eastex Frwy, Humble, TX 77338

The Reed family is proud to own one of the largest, privately held, award-winning dealer groups in the country with locations throughout Texas. In addition to its Planet Ford and Lincoln locations, the group also has multiple Quick Lane Tire and Auto Centers in Dallas, Garland, Spring, Humble, and Porter.

«For over three decades, our family of dealerships have delivered excellence in sales, service, parts, and collision repair to our wonderful customers,» said Shelby Reed, co-owner and President of World Class Automotive Group. «Under the united Planet name, we will continue to grow and enhance the exemplary service that has earned us many accolades including multiple Triple Crowns, President’s Awards, and recognition as a J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence year after year,» she added.

The Reeds and their partners have transformed the automotive experience for customers by providing «autotainment» that includes cafes, comfortable lounges, work zones with Wi-Fi, and customer care beyond compare. They have evolved the traditional automotive purchasing process into a distinctive experience that revolves around the customer and their total automotive satisfaction.

About World Class Automotive Group
World Class Automotive Group is owned by Randall, Sherry, and Shelby Reed. The family-owned business is comprised of several award-winning dealerships throughout Texas, including: Randall Reed’s Planet Ford Dallas Love Field in Dallas, Randall Reed’s Planet Ford 635 in Garland, Randall Reed’s Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field in Dallas, Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Spring, Randall Reed’s Planet Lincoln in Spring, and Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Humble, Texas. To learn more, visit http://www.PlanetFord.com or http://www.ReedHasIt.com.

Media Contact

Jodie Morris, World Class Automotive Group, (281) 719-3756, jmorris@wcao.net

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