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Veterans Access-to-Care Bill Passes
May 3, 2024
The Veterans Access-to-Care Bill passed earlier this week and will create a state committee appointed by the Alabama Department of Mental Health and the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to review best practices for providing mental health and addiction treatment. The bill differs significantly from the original bill advocated by numerous veterans’ service organizations throughout…
Underage Vaping Bill Passes Unanimously; Heads to Governor’s Office
April 5, 2024
The Underage Vaping Bill passed the Alabama House of Representatives in a 103-0 vote yesterday following a similar unanimous vote in the State Senate last month. Black Flag Communications worked with the Drug Education Council providing government relations counsel in support of the bill. The bill, which bans possession of vaping devices by persons under…
Rye Elected Chairman of UK Charity, Mosaic Middle East
November 14, 2023
Scott Rye, director of Black Flag Communications, has been elected chairman of Mosaic Middle East, a registered charity in England and Wales. The charity works to bring hope, help, and healing to minorities and marginalized peoples across the Middle East. Charity Vice Chairman David Harland, said, “Scott has a tremendous heart for the organisation and…
Rye Appointed a Member of the Order of St. John by King Charles III
June 8, 2023
The Gazette, June 8, 2023 ORDER OF ST JOHN FOR THE FAITH AND IN THE SERVICE OF HUMANITY The KING has been graciously pleased to sanction the following Promotions in, and Admissions to, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem with effect from 12 April 2023 the date of His…
Rye Becomes First American Trustee Elected by Mosaic Middle East
January 1, 2023
Scott Rye, director of Black Flag Communications, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of British charity Mosaic Middle East. He is the first American ever elected to the board. “I am both humbled and honored to serve as a Trustee of Mosaic Middle East,” Rye said. “This organization is literally doing God’s work,…
U.S. Israel Education Association Retains Black Flag Communications
February 1, 2021
U.S. Israel Education Association (USIEA) has hired Black Flag Communications for public and government relations counsel effective immediately. Heather Johnston, founder and executive director of USIEA, said, “Scott Rye’s experience in the Middle East, as both a naval officer and in leading an NGO, makes Black Flag an excellent fit for us. Scott has a…
Black Flag Communications Retained for 2021 Commissioning of USS MOBILE (LCS 26)
November 12, 2020
Black Flag Communications has been retained by the USS MOBILE Commissioning Committee to handle all public and media relations regarding the events leading up to and including the planned commissioning event in Mobile, Ala., next May. Black Flag Communications Director Scott Rye said, “Ship commissionings are always a fun time, but they take a lot…
Rye to Present to Joint Warfighting Course
September 11, 2018
Director of Black Flag Communications Scott Rye will participate in a panel discussion on public affairs and media relations as part of the Air University’s Joint Flag Officer Warfighting Course on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Rye will join reporters from the Washington Post and Foreign Policy magazine on the panel. Last March, Rye joined former…
Rye to Address Port Authorities’ Workshop
February 26, 2018
Scott Rye, Director of Black Flag Communications, will address the American Association of Port Authorities’ Public Relations Workshop on Thursday, March 1, 2018. The event is being hosted by the Alabama State Port Authority at the Port of Mobile, Alabama. Rye will join journalist, author and motivational speaker Drexel Gilbert as the two lead a…
Maersk Donates to American Red Cross for Hurricane Relief
October 19, 2017
Maersk colleagues donated $40,000 to the American Red Cross today for hurricane relief efforts. Presenting the check on behalf of Maersk, APM Terminals and Damco employees worldwide was Brian Harold, managing director, and Wendy Robertson, general manager, APM Terminals in Mobile. American Red Cross Regional Philanthropy Officer Danielle Warren accepted the check, which will go…