American Airlines Hosts Second Annual Tribute to the Troops - Wounded Warriors Charter Flight From New York City to Las Vegas
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This Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, American Airlines is once again partnering with The Sands Foundation and the USO to host wounded warriors and their spouses from around the country for a special weekend in Las Vegas.
The group will travel aboard the inaugural flight of Flagship Independence, the latest addition to American's yellow-ribbon fleet. The group, including military servicemen and women from Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga.; Bethesda Navy Hospital; Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and veterans from the New York City area, will depart from Washington, D.C.'s Dulles International Airport (IAD), then travel to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to board more attendees, subsequently arriving in Las Vegas for a weekend of relaxation.
While in Las Vegas, the wounded warriors and their spouses will enjoy performances by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, Clint Black, Terry Fator and the Blue Man Group at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino.
What: American Airlines and The Sands Foundation are hosting the Tribute to the Troops – Wounded Warriors Charter Flight on Nov. 11, 2010, at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). You are invited to attend the send-off reception at JFK to honor and pay tribute to these wounded warriors. Who: American Airlines and The Sands Foundation Interview opportunities include: Jim Palmersheim – Veterans Initiatives, American Airlines Art Torno – Vice President -- New York, American Airlines Elaine Rogers – President, USO of Metropolitan Washington Robert DeSalvio – President, Sands Bethlehem Congressman Gregory W. Meeks – 6th District of New York When: Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 10:05 a.m. EST **MEDIA: Please arrive at the American Airlines ticket counters, lanes 30 and 31 at JFK's Terminal 8, no later than 9:10 a.m. EST to get through airport security. Where: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) JFK Expressway & S. Cargo Road Jamaica, New York 11430
We must have your first, middle and last name in order to get you through security. If attending, you will also need to bring a form of government-issued ID, such as your driver's license, to get through security.
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CONTACT: Andrea Huguely, Corporate Communications of American Airlines, +1-817-967-1577, mediarelations@aa.com
/PRNewswire -- Nov. 10, 2010/
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