Verizon Wireless Supports USO South Carolina to Recognize and Thank Troops for their Service
November 11, 2011
Verizon Wireless and USO Thank Fort Jackson, S.C. Holdover Troops with Appreciation Night at the Charleston Stingrays Game
COLUMBIA, SC – November 11, 2011 – In conjunction with Veterans Day, Verizon Wireless and USO South Carolina announce today their partnership to show appreciation to members of the United States military. The partnership between Verizon Wireless and USO South Carolina provides 150 Hold Over troops from Fort Jackson an all-expenses paid trip to watch the Charleston Stingrays hockey team take on the Gwinnett Gladiators on Dec. 20. The evening event will further honor the Fort Jackson-based troops with a ceremonial first puck drop, “fan tunnel” during player introductions, troop rides on the Liquid Box Fan Zam during the first and second intermissions, and recognition throughout the game.
“Verizon Wireless knows that our troops make important sacrifices for our country and its people throughout the year,” says Jerry Fountain, president of the Verizon Wireless Carolinas and Tennessee Region. “Veterans Day is the perfect opportunity to honor theses amazing men and women of South Carolina who serve our country each and every day.”
The mission of USO is to support and lift the spirits of U.S. troops and their families. The Columbia, SC USO offers a variety of programs and services designed to offer a comfortable and compassionate atmosphere for troops on holdover. “The USO South Carolina is excited to partner with Verizon to show our appreciation of the commitment and dedication these men and women give our nation,” says Joanie Thresher, director of USO South Carolina.
The USO South Carolina provides a “home away from home” for more than 6,000 service members and their families on a monthly basis. Thanks to corporate sponsors like Verizon Wireless, the USO South Carolina is able to bring goodness to the troops during the holiday season. The USO is a nonprofit organization.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About USO
Millions of times each year at hundreds of locations around the world, the USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. A nonprofit, congressionally chartered, private organization, the USO relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations to support its activities. The USO is not part of the U.S. government, but is recognized by the Department of Defense, Congress and President of the United States, who serves as Honorary Chairman of the USO. To learn more about USO and its mission, visit www.uso.org.
