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Via @MikeSnider @USATODAY: @AtlasBrewWorks tapped its #ResilienceIPA on New Year’s Eve. "Brewers are really good people, in general, and anything we can do to help shine light on a problem or help out with that using the power of beer is an amazing thing." usatoday.com/story/money/bu…

Opinion: A policy that causes surviving spouses to lose their benefits if they remarry suggests their sacrifice ends the moment they seek a new chapter in life. militarytimes.com/opinion/2026/0…

As planting season ramps up, potato growers are looking beyond the farm to help manage rising input costs, reports @OfficialRFDTV NPC's Michael Wenkel says expanding into overseas markets remains one of the best ways to help offset expenses. 📺rfdtv.com/potato-growers…

This National Pet Week, we’re Honoring Military Working Dogs 🐾 They serve with unmatched loyalty, courage, and instinct. Help us give back to our for legged military members! 🔗 Donate now: zurl.co/SDsOx #NationalPetWeek #MilitaryWorkingDogs

Oscar Mike Radio – 490 – Dr. Carla Stumpf - Patton – TAPS: In this episode of "Oscar Mike Radio," I speak with Dr. Carla Stumpf-Patton, Vice President of Suicide Prevention at TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors). Dr. Stumpf-Patton shares her… dlvr.it/TSJqT1

.@starsandstripes is quickly becoming a true center of gravity in the marketplace of ideas for the military‑connected community. So when they approached @Evocati_PR about participating in their Health & Wellness Symposium yesterday in D.C., we didn’t hesitate. Our partnership led to two of our clients being featured in their global Health & Wellness edition, and we were proud to collaborate with @TeamRWB Mike “Sully” Sullivan to spotlight how they're combating transition drift by expanding “left‑of‑clinical” opportunities for service members and veterans. NGL my sock game was strong as well. This invite‑only symposium brought together leaders from across the ecosystem — including representatives from the FIFA World Cup White House Task Force, the U.S. Olympics, Ukraine, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and more — for a full day of master‑mind discussions focused on improving health outcomes and opportunities for the military‑connected population. Events like this reinforce a simple truth: EPR and its partners are shaping the conversation for this community like no other.

We commend @CongressmanGT and @HouseGOP for advancing the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026. This bipartisan bill takes an important step toward improving the competitiveness and long-term stability of America’s specialty crop family farms. farmbillalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

This morning in Washington, DC, our Executive Director, Michael "Sully" Sullivan, spoke at the invite-only @starsandstripes Health and Wellness Symposium. The room brought together senior federal leaders from DOW and VA, nonprofit executives, and national-level partners shaping the future of military and Veteran health. His message was simple, but urgent: The health and readiness crisis facing our military and Veterans doesn’t begin at transition. It’s already underway and, if we’re serious about solving it, the solution must start long before the uniform comes off. In his talk, “A Shared Challenge. A Shared Solution.”, Sully outlined what we’ve seen firsthand at Team Red, White & Blue for more than 15 years. Health, connection, and purpose are built through shared physical activity, community, and continued service long before clinical intervention is needed. We call this “left of clinical” and it’s how we begin to address readiness and well-being at scale for our nation’s Veterans. We’re proud to be part of the national conversation shaping how we can better serve those who have served.

UPDATE: Dream came true for the Voelke family last night. Congrats to the NY Giants for drafting Arvell Reese at #NFLDraft and to @TAPSorg for their support of America’s survivor community. Here are some BTS shots. You can watch the Voelke family make the pick by visiting youtu.be/Scfu0JCvhf8?t=….

Arvell Reese is headed to the @Giants as the 5th overall pick! 2026 NFL Draft starts on NFLN/ESPN/ABC Stream on @NFLPlus

The 5th overall pick of this year's NFL Draft will be announced by the survivors of Army MAJ Paul C. Voelke, thanks to TAPS and the NFL. news.va.gov/146260/legacy-…

What a night 🏈🇺🇸❤️ @NFLDraft @Giants

TAPS and the Voelke family just took the stage to announce the @Giants' first round pick, Arvell Reese! Tonight is a powerful reminder that our loved ones' legacies live on in unforgettable ways. #NFLDraft

Local DMV family to announce Giants first round pick dcnewsnow.com/sports/profess… @DCNewsNow @TAPSorg @teams4taps

So many dreams will come true on NFL Draft Night, especially for those college football players going to the next level after years of work. But they aren't the only ones. There's one family whose dream will come true in a very special way — honoring our Nation's fallen. On April 23rd, the family of U.S. Army Major Paul C. Voelke — a lifelong @Giants fan, West Point graduate, and infantry officer who deployed five times to Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan — will walk onto the NFL Draft stage to announce the Giants’ first‑round pick. Major Voelke was killed in Afghanistan in 2012. He never came home to watch another Giants game with his family, but he did leave them his passion, pride, and unwavering love for the team. His widow, Traci Voelke, and their sons, will stand under the bright lights to speak the name of a draft pick in honor of the hero whose name they speak every day. For them, this moment is not about football. It’s about a family who has carried the weight of loss with courage and grace for 14 years — and who has continued to serve other survivors through @TAPSorg ever since. Millions will watch the #NFLDraft but only a few will understand the depth of what this family is carrying onto that stage. If you’re a reporter interested in covering this powerful story (one that blends service, sacrifice, sports, and the enduring strength of a Gold Star family) shoot me a DM. We're proud to serve as TAPS' agency and honored to tell this story. #PRwithAPurpose

The family of an Army officer who died during Operation Enduring Freedom will announce the New York Giants’ first-round pick in the NFL Draft. stripes.com/theaters/us/20…

Although USDA announced $1B in payments earmarked for specialty crops, sugar & other unspecified commodities not covered by the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, NPC's @KamQuarles tells @thepacker that "not a dime has gone out under that program" to date. thepacker.com/news/industry/…

Even with resources available, the community needs to continue to reduce risk, increase safety, and foster a sense of community to support military families, Carla Stumpf Patton, @TAPSorg vice president of suicide prevention and postvention, tells @MilitaryTimes @patriciakime.

🎉In just over 5 years, the Eye on Potatoes Podcast has reached a new milestone. Thanks to the 50+ industry guests and our regular listeners for helping us reach 25k downloads! If you haven't yet, subscribe on Apple Pods, Spotify, or wherever you listen. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye…

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In the Marine Corps, we didn't just study terrain — we lived in it," said Barrett Y. Bogue, President & Founder. "This applies that same discipline to agriculture storytelling."

We're launching an 80-acre potato farm in Virginia's Shenandoah foothills. Not as a side project — as a full operational commitment. Our entire team will work the land 20hrs/month to understand what America's 714K potato workers face daily. This is tactical empathy in action.

While many of the Farm Bill’s safety net programs are not available to specialty crop growers, we're all playing in the same economic environment. The stress that our producers feel is just as intense as our Title 1 colleagues, says NPC's @KamQuarles. youtube.com/watch?v=JO5sYZ…