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PIA Cancels Symposium; USPA Reschedules Standardization Meeting and STAR Awards

PIA Cancels Symposium; USPA Reschedules Standardization Meeting and STAR Awards
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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PIA Selects Scott and Ottinger as Leadership Award Recipients

PIA Selects Scott and Ottinger as Leadership Award Recipients
Thursday, June 24, 2021
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PIA Recognizes Former USPA Director of Safety and Training Jim Crouch

PIA Recognizes Former USPA Director of Safety and Training Jim Crouch
Monday, May 17, 2021

In a May 18 press release, Mike Beck, chair of the Parachute Industry Association Awards Committee, announced that the organization has selected former USPA Director of Safety and Training Jim Couch to receive the 2019 PIA Distinguished Leadership Award. 

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