Freedom Alliance Visits Troops in Northwest United States

Last week, Freedom Alliance hosted three Troop Appreciation Dinners for soldiers stationed in the Northwestern United States. Soldiers and their families based at Fort Lewis in Washington, Fort Wainwright and Fort Richardson in Alaska, were honored by Freedom Alliance for their service and dedication. These dinners were held to say "thank you" to the soldiers to give them a night of relaxation and fun.

"Events such as these," explained Freedom Alliance President Tom Kilgannon, "are a way for us to say thank you to the troops for their service in our armed forces, the dedication they bring to their jobs, and the honor with which they serve our nation."

Each event was unique and memorable for those in attendance. The troops at Fort Lewis enjoyed a great meal at Ruth's Chris Steak House. The soldiers from Fort Wainwright enjoyed freshly caught Halibut and Salmon at Pike's Landing in Fairbanks, Alaska. The final event was held for troops from Fort Richardson who were joined by Kristin Hamerski, Miss Alaska 2008, at Sullivan's Steakhouse in Anchorage, Alaska.

Sponsoring the Troop Appreciation Dinners with Freedom Alliance was TriWest Healthcare Alliance. TriWest Healthcare partners with the Department of Defense to do "Whatever It Takes" to support the health care needs of 2.9 million members of America's military family. A Phoenix based corporation, TriWest provides access to cost-effective, high quality health care in the 21-state TRICARE West Region, the 2007 TRICARE Region of the year. TriWest is a proud Corporate Team Member of America Supports You.

These Troop Appreciation Dinners were three of twenty-two similar events held by Freedom Alliance so far this year, in support of our troops. Freedom Alliance has hosted Troop Appreciation Dinners for servicemen and women at Fort Campbell in Kentucky; Fort Bliss in Texas; Fort Carson in Colorado; Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas; McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey; Fort Bragg in North Carolina, among others.

In addition to hosting Troop Appreciation Dinners, Freedom Alliance distributes "Gifts from Home" care packages to military personnel deployed overseas and provides scholarships to children of military heroes, among other programs. For more information please visit www.FreedomAlliance.org.

To interview Tom Kilgannon, please contact Alan Moore at 703-444-7940.

The mission of Freedom Alliance is to advance the American heritage of freedom by honoring and encouraging military service, defending the sovereignty of the United States and promoting a strong national defense.

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