DynCorp International Supports the USO of Metropolitan Washington Turkeys for Troops Program
Nov 09, 2012 (Menafn - M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --DynCorp International (DI) is a sponsor of the 2012 USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro) Turkeys for Troops holiday program. The Turkeys for Troops program provides junior-enlisted service members and their families living in the Washington-Baltimore region with food baskets filled with all the traditional trimmings for a Thanksgiving feast.
In addition to providing financial support, more than 30 DI team members will serve as volunteers to stuff the holiday food baskets for the military families at Fort Belvoir and Fort Meade military bases.
"We are proud to support the USO-Metro's important work in supporting our local troops, especially during the holiday season" said Steve Gaffney, chairman and CEO of DynCorp International. "Our team members are honored to be able to play their part in this program that will directly benefit so many in the local military community."
"DynCorp International has proven to be an incredible supporter of our troops and their families and a dear friend of USO-Metro," said Elaine Rogers, president and CEO of USO-Metro. "From supporting our Back to School programs, our holiday programs to helping us through sponsoring many of our fundraising events, we always know we can count on DI. They're an invaluable partner and we're so appreciative of their support."
About USO-Metro
About USO of Metropolitan Washington: USO-Metro is a nonprofit 501 (C) (3) organization chartered by Congress, and dedicated to "Serving those who serve, and their families" in Washington D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. It is through the generous financial support of individuals and organizations in the local community that USO-Metro is able to fulfill its mission. With the help of nearly 5,000 devoted volunteers, USO-Metro provides programs and services for active duty troops and their families at area military hospitals; through its Mobile USO program; at five USO Centers, four USO airport lounges and through Operation USO Care Package. For more information please visit www.usometro.org or "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter by searching USO-Metro.
About DynCorp International
DynCorp International is a global government services provider working in support of U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives, delivering support solutions for defense, diplomacy and international development. DI operates major programs in logistics, platform support, contingency operations and training and mentoring to reinforce security, community stability and the rule of law. DynCorp International is headquartered in Falls Church, Va.
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