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Outback Steakhouse Presents $1 Million Donation in Support of U.S. Troops Through Operation Homefront

06.22.2011 · Posted in charity, military, Veterans

Successful Thanks For Giving Program Generates Groundswell Support for U.S. Troops BALTIMORE, June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Outback Steakhouse concluded its 2011 Thanks for Giving program today with a presentation of a $1 million donation to Operation Homefront, a nonprofit organization providing emergency financial and other assistance to military families and wounded warriors.  The check ...

Tostitos and Dollar General Kick Off Summer Promotion to Support the USO

06.21.2011 · Posted in military

PLANO, Texas, June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Tostitos tortilla chips, a leading brand from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, today kicked-off an in-store promotion at Dollar General® stores nationwide. The in-store promotion will support the USO in its mission to lift the spirits of American troops and their families. Beginning today and continuing through July 24, 2011, ...

Full Speed Ahead! The National WWII Museum Unveils New $3.2 Million Restoration Pavilion

06.04.2011 · Posted in military

Visitors can watch curators refurbish historic PT-boat, tanks and other artifacts NEW ORLEANS, June 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The National WWII Museum hits another milestone today in its ongoing $300 million expansion project with the opening of the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion. This latest addition to the Museum campus is unique, featuring glass exterior ...

National Infantry Museum, Columbus, GA, To Host Gulf War 20th Anniversary Tribute

05.12.2011 · Posted in military

May 26th, To Honor Service Members, Unveil Stones To Those Who Lost Lives in Decisive Military Action Top Service Commanders from All Branches and VIPs To Attend With Families and Unit Members; Thousands Expected at Memorial Day Weekend’s Opening COLUMBUS and FORT BENNING, Ga., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Infantry Museum, located adjacent ...

Procter and Gamble Partners with Kroger to support USO to Help American Troops

05.03.2011 · Posted in military

Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Kroger and its family of stores have joined together to support the USO in its mission to help American troops and their families. Through the partnership Kroger will donate $250,000 to the USO. The USO has a 70-year history of delivering innovative programs, critical services, and entertainment events to lift ...

Legion to Washington: ‘Pay the troops, without delay’

04.07.2011 · Posted in military

WASHINGTON, April 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — With a shutdown of the federal government imminent, The American Legion wants Congress and the White House to ensure that all active-duty service members will receive their full paychecks – uninterrupted and without delays. “We know that Secretary Gates has promised our troops that they’ll keep getting paid if ...

Rock Stars Rally For Soldier Support

02.07.2011 · Posted in military

CLEVELAND, Feb. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The biggest names in music today are rallying in support of our brave Armed Forces service members and their families through a Cleveland based not for profit national fundraiser benefiting five diverse charitable organizations supporting soldiers and their families. Our Sacrifice is the name of the fundraiser that unites ...

Sport Clips to Help Troops Call Home This Christmas

12.13.2010 · Posted in military

Nation’s heroes and their families to benefit from single largest corporate donation for holiday phone calls home KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 13, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — A gift of $400,000 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Operation Uplink™ program by Texas-based Sport Clips Haircuts is expected to connect more than 350,000 service members with their families ...