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Tipoffs for Jacksonville, Florida (Public Policy) Newsletter for Thursday May 30, 2024 ( 2 items )  

ASLRRA Announces Record Number of Jake Safety Award Winners
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) today announced a record number of member railroads (385) qualifying for a Jake Safety Award. Eighty-eight percent (340) of the awardees are noted "with Distinction" for zero reportable injuries in 2023. Nineteen member railroads will be further recognized by ASLRRA as President's Safety Award winner  more

MOAA Member Honored for 50-Plus Years of Flying
WASHINGTON, May 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: By Christina Wood Maj. Harry Shumate, USAF (Ret), racked up more than 14,000 hours of flight time in his career as both a military and civilian pilot. And, at the age of 97, he has almost that many stories. Pull up a chair and Shumate will happily reminisce about his days as a wingman for legendary flying ace Francis Stanley "Gabby" Gabreski in the skies over Korea. He ca  more