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A military protection act for assault victims announced Friday had Heath Phillips of Cincinnatus, who was abused by six men over 10 months while serving in the Navy, questioning why only women assault victims were mentioned.
Phillips, who joined the Navy in 1988 when he was 17, was attacked by six men repeatedly over 10 months, he said. He filed complaints daily as the sexual assaults and harassment continued before being dishonorably discharged in 1989 following unauthorized absences.
Today, Phillips is an advocate for mental health and sexual assault awareness and speaks to military installations all over the world, where he’s seen at least one man come forward at each event with their own stories of assault, he said.
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Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. Now that spring training is officially open, it’s time to get amped for the upcoming season. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!
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118 Years Ago
As part of the ongoing American League-National League peace talks, the AL’s Baltimore Orioles franchise were given approval to relocate to New York by a vote of 15-1. New York City natives Bill Devery and Frank Farrell purchased the Baltimore club when it became bankrupt after the 1902 season with the intention of resuming operations in Manhattan.
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If you ask Billy Crystal about his favorite birthday, the answer is easy. How many people get to celebrate another trip around the sun by wearing Yankees pinstripes?
At Derek Jeter’s suggestion, the actor and comedian signed a Minor League contract during Spring Training 2008, when the Yankees granted Crystal one at-bat in a Grapefruit League contest. Crystal was issued uniform No. 60, a nod to the birthday he was about to celebrate.
“I’ve had some great moments in my career, but nothing compares to the fact that I can say, ‘I was the leadoff man for the New York Yankees,’” Crystal once said.
Atkinson Nebraska Total Care, in collaboration with its parent company, Centene Corporation, has recognized John Tubbs, MD, of Atkinson, Nebraska with a national award for clinical excellence.
Practitioners are selected each year for the Summit Award for Excellence in Care based on their exemplary performance in a number of quality measures. Centene has sponsored this annual award since 2008.
âWe are pleased to honor Dr. Tubbs with the 2020 Summit Award for Excellence in Care for his commitment to improving the lives in his community,â said Heath Phillips, CEO, Nebraska Total Care. âHe is an exceptional partner for Nebraska Total Care as we work to transform the health of our community, one person at a time.â