Papa Johns and USO

Spread the word - Papa John’s Pizza supports the USO! You can join in Papa’s pledge! Order online from a D.C. area Papa John’s, look for the USO button to get a large pizza with up to seven toppings for $13.99 and $1.00 goes directly to USO-Metro!

Sea-Air-Space

Sea-Air-Space 2010
RESPONDING GLOBALLY
Engaged at Sea & Ashore

Showcasing the Latest National and International Sea Power Technology and Development

Sea-Air-Space is the largest maritime exposition in the world. Featuring industry exhibits, professional seminars and top civilian and military leaders from the U.S. Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Maritime Administration and the defense industry, Sea-Air-Space is dedicated to providing up to the minute developments on policy and programs.

May 3-5, 2010
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, Maryland

TO REGISTER, PLEASE GO TO: www.seaairspace.org

Invited Keynote Luncheon Speakers

The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense
The Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy
The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics

Professional Development Seminars

Service Chiefs Panel: Sea Power and America's Security
International Maritime Operations Panel: Partners Against Piracy
Combatant Commanders Panel: Smart Power
Resources & Logistics Panel: Energy - The Next Wave
National Security Panel: Cyber Warfare and Security

Wounded Warrior program partnership

Fort Myer, VA – The USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro) and Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports Foundation today announce a partnership to bring wounded warriors from area military hospitals to Whitetail Resort for adaptive ski and snowboarding excursions. Six trips have been planned for the 2010 ski season. The first wounded warrior ski and snowboard trip is open only to media who RSVP in advance.

WHEN: Friday, February 19, 2010
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Whitetail Resort
13805 Blairs Valley Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236

MEDIA RSVP: Please RSVP to Crystal Benton, USO-Metro communications manager at
703-696-4839/703-864-6429 or crystal@usometro.org by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2010.

“This partnership with Two Top Adaptive has given us the opportunity to expand the types of therapeutic and adaptive programming we are able to offer to troops recovering at local military hospitals,” said Elaine Rogers, president of USO-Metro. “We are grateful for Two Top Adaptive’s commitment to deliver a truly exciting and restorative activity to our wounded warriors.”

Bill Dietrich, Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports Foundation executive director, added, “Adaptive skiing is an excellent recreation opportunity for these troops because gravity doesn’t care if you’re standing up or sitting down. The USO of Metropolitan Washington has a long-standing tradition of serving wounded warriors and their families and we’re honored to partner with them.”

USO-Metro supports service members and their families who are recovering and receiving treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, National Naval Medical Center, and Warrior Transition Units at Fort Meade, Fort Belvoir and the Hunter Holmes McGuire Richmond VAMC. USO-Metro supports these military heroes and their families through programs including celebrity handshake tours, emergency food and housing assistances, on-site concerts by well-known entertainers, excursions, as well as therapeutic and adaptive activities. Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports Foundation, a nonprofit based at Whitetail Resort in Mercersburg Pennsylvania, is one of the nation's newest adaptive sports programs for people with disabilities. This past year, Two Top Adaptive expanded its programming to include summer activities such as fly fishing, kayaking, cycling and golf.

About USO of Metropolitan Washington

USO-Metro is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is “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 over 5,500 dedicated volunteers, USO-Metro provides programs and services for active duty troops and their families at area military hospitals; through its Mobile USO program; at four family support centers and four USO airport lounges. For more information please visit www.usometro.org.

About Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports Foundation

Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports Foundation, a nonprofit based at Whitetail Resort in Mercersburg Pennsylvania, is one of the nation's newest adaptive sports programs for people with disabilities. This rapidly growing program services wounded troops in the nearby Baltimore/Washington region, as well as civilian athletes with a wide range of disabilities. For more information please visit www.twotopadaptive.org.

Who is your hero? Here's your chance to honor them in D.C.!

GI Film Festival is pleased to announce its first ever “Real GI Hero contest.” Write to us in 300 words or less who is your real GI Hero and why. The person can be a current or former member of the US Armed Forces who served honorably. All entries must be received by 12pm noon EST on April 5, 2010.

Finalists will be announced April 7, 2010. Winners will be honored at the 2010 GI Film Festival and will receive a GIFF VIP experience to the 2010 GI Film Festival.

To enter go to www.gifilmfestival.com/hero