Northrop Grumman Foundation Helps Break Ground on USO Wounded Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir
ARLINGTON, Va., June 27, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Northrop Grumman Foundation participated in today's groundbreaking of the United Service Organization's (USO) Wounded Warrior and Family Center, to stand adjacent to the new hospital located on the grounds of Fort Belvoir in Virginia.
In front of a standing room only audience of over 250 military and industry representatives, media and invited guests, shovels wielded by elected officials, military dignitaries, industry supporters and USO leadership were used to break ground on the USO's first stateside Wounded Warrior and Family Center. Today's event also launched the Operation Enduring Care initiative of the USO.
The center at Fort Belvoir will be a high-end, 25,000 square foot facility where wounded troops and their families can find respite and renewal in "home away from home" surroundings. The center will be operated by the USO of Metropolitan Washington.
In April this year, the Northrop Grumman Foundation announced a $5 million pledge to Operation Enduring Care, which is the largest single gift to the USO in the 70-year history of the organization, and the founding donation to this initiative.
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Northrop Grumman Foundation Helps Break Ground on USO Wounded Warrior
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Osceola County FL bikers ride for USO
Bikers' benefit will help troops
Susan Jacobson Sentinel Staff Writer
September 12, 2008
OSCEOLA COUNTY - Like riding a motorcycle? The fourth annual USO Operation Care Package benefit ride is Sunday. Bikers will meet at 10:30 a.m. at Osceola Heritage Park near Kissimmee and ride 80 miles through Osceola County. The ride ends at noon with lunch, a silent auction and a custom-and-classic motorbike show. This year's ride is dedicated to Jason Burnett, a 20-year-old lance corporal and St. Cloud resident who was killed with three other Marines in May 2006 when their tank plunged off a bridge during a combat patrol in Iraq. The $25 entry fee, plus proceeds from the silent auction, will buy care packages for troops that may include prepaid phone cards, snacks, sunscreen, disposable cameras, toiletries and compact discs. Details: Viola Pearce, 407-556-5000, or visit usobenefitride.com
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/osceola/orl-b3report12_208sep12,0,736086.story
Susan Jacobson Sentinel Staff Writer
September 12, 2008
OSCEOLA COUNTY - Like riding a motorcycle? The fourth annual USO Operation Care Package benefit ride is Sunday. Bikers will meet at 10:30 a.m. at Osceola Heritage Park near Kissimmee and ride 80 miles through Osceola County. The ride ends at noon with lunch, a silent auction and a custom-and-classic motorbike show. This year's ride is dedicated to Jason Burnett, a 20-year-old lance corporal and St. Cloud resident who was killed with three other Marines in May 2006 when their tank plunged off a bridge during a combat patrol in Iraq. The $25 entry fee, plus proceeds from the silent auction, will buy care packages for troops that may include prepaid phone cards, snacks, sunscreen, disposable cameras, toiletries and compact discs. Details: Viola Pearce, 407-556-5000, or visit usobenefitride.com
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/osceola/orl-b3report12_208sep12,0,736086.story
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