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Arlington,
VA –
No. 1 ranked golfer, Tiger Woods, and Dallas Cowboys quarterback,
Tony Romo, showed their support for the brave men and women of
the U.S. Military by assembling the first Operation USO Care
Packages at the AT&T National on July 1. For the first time
ever, golfers, volunteers and tournament visitors will be able to
stuff care packages under the USO Care Package Tent located on
the third green. The USO Care Package effort is sponsored by
Lockheed Martin, who is also the military sponsor of the
tournament. Lockheed Martin will host 30,000 military and family
members during the five-day event.
“The USO is honored to be a part of such an amazing and
nationally-known event, and we thank Lockheed Martin for making
this all possible,” said Sloan Gibson, USO president. “Tiger
Woods’ recognition of troops’ service and sacrifice is important,
and we are proud to help the AT&T National bring morale-boosting
activities to local service members, and more essential support
to those stationed overseas.”
Since 2003, the Operation USO Care Package program has
distributed more than 1.6 million care packages to service
members. Care package contents include shampoo, hand sanitizer,
dental care products, sunscreen, wet wipes, playing cards,
non-perishable snacks, drinks and a personal message of support
from the donor. USO care packages are valued between $50 and
$75, and can be sponsored by individual donors for $25.
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