Pen Air Donates Turkeys To USO

November 21, 2010

When the USO called for help to feed the multitude of troops remaining on NAS Pensacola during Thanksgiving, Pen Air Federal Credit Union had sleeves rolled up ready to help, contributing cash for supplies and over 65, 12-16 pound turkeys.

“Without the support from individuals and businesses like Pen Air Federal Credit Union, we simply could not keep up with the needs of those we serve and who serve us,” said USO Program Manager Kathy Karsten.

The USO is a non-profit organization with a mission to support the active military serving our country. The local Pensacola USO is set up at the Pensacola Regional Airport with space to receive and send on active military and now at their new facility onboard NAS Pensacola. The USO receives all its financial support from private donations. These donations help provide support for programs that assist deployed personnel and their dependents.

“The USO has always been there for our military, and Pen Air Federal Credit Union is proud to be able to be there for the USO – if you support our military, you should support your local USO,” said Pen Air FCU President/CEO Ron Fields. “We are honored to be able to help the USO any way we can to make the lives of our service men and women whether at home or abroad better.”

For more information about the USO or on how you can help visitt www.uso.org/Pensacola.

Pictured top: Presenting the 65 turkeys local sailors stationed at NAS Pensacola are (L-R) AVP/Military Liaison John Ochs, EVP/CFO David Tuyo, Pen Air CEO Ron Fields and EVP/COO Carroll Scarborough. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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One Response to “Pen Air Donates Turkeys To USO”

  1. molino jim on November 21st, 2010 12:32 pm

    Do the people on base no longer receive meals or is this for those who are living off base? I don’t understand the need to reach out for the turkeys

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