PENSACOLA, FL � Pen Air Federal Credit Union stepped up to fulfill a need and donated 160 turkeys to the Naval Air Station Pensacolas United Service Organization (USO) for their annual Thanksgiving feast estimated to feed 1,200 troops unable to make it home for the holiday.
The turkeys were purchased in bulk from the Pensacola Corry Station Commissary by Pen Air Federal Credit Union and loaded by Pen Air reps and USO volunteers into a mobile freezer which was driven to the USO office and other kitchen locations for cooking prior to the big day.� The turkeys along with hundreds of pounds of side dishes and desserts will be served to troops and their families on Thanksgiving on board NAS Pensacola by USO volunteers.
The USO began this Thanksgiving tradition eight years ago, and Pen Air FCU has supported the USO and the troops ever since. The Thanksgiving meal is expected to feed over 1,200 troops and their families.� This figure continues to grow each year.� "Pen Airs support and generosity helps make our Thanksgiving meal successful," commented USO Director, Heidi Blair, "We are truly thankful for all of Pen Airs support."
The USO is a non-profit organization with a mission to support the active military serving our country.� The Pensacola USO has locations at the Pensacola International Airport and on board 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.
"Pen Air Federal Credit Union is proud to support our military, and we want to ensure they have a warm holiday meal while away from their homes," said Pen Air president/CEO, Stewart Ramsey.
About Pen Air Federal Credit Union
At Pen Air Federal Credit Union, respect is a guiding principle.� As the largest and oldest credit union headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, with $1.2 billion in assets, Pen Air is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional service, strength, and financial solutions.� Eighteen locations in Northwest Florida and Southeast Alabama, which include three student-run credit unions at area high schools, combined with Online and Mobile banking provide worldwide reach. Pen Air is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution, serving the community and improving lives since 1936.� For more information, visit
www.penair.org or call (850) 505-3200/toll free (877)4PENAIR
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