General McNabb presents Defense award to Anheuser-Busch
ST. LOUIS - Gen. Duncan McNabb, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, presented Anheuser-Busch May 15 with the Secretary of Defense Outstanding Public Service Award for the company's support of men and women in uniform during a brief ceremony at the company's headquarters here.
The award acknowledged Anheuser-Busch for its 150-year support of the U.S. military including its "Budweiser Here's to the Heroes" tribute program that provides free admission to Anheuser-Busch theme parks for members of United States military and their families, and its $1 million donation to create the Intrepid-Anheuser-Busch Fallen Heroes fund giving scholarships to spouses and children of military personnel killed during the war in Iraq.
"These initiatives by Anheuser-Busch made a difference in the lives of those who serve our nation, and their families," said McNabb. "But they also sent a message - that our nation values these people, real people - the kind of people we know are part of our culture. They are part of the new 'Greatest Generation.'"
The Outstanding Public Service Award is the second-highest citation awarded to private citizens for contributions, assistance or support to DOD functions.
"I am honored on behalf of the Anheuser-Busch family to accept this award, but the true honor is being able to offer members of the military and their families support, either through scholarships or a fun day at one of our theme parks," said Dave Peacock, president, Anheuser-Busch. "These are small tokens that only moderately communicate the immense pride and appreciation we all feel each day for our friends, family and neighbors sacrificing their safety for our freedom."
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The award acknowledged Anheuser-Busch for its 150-year support of the U.S. military including its "Budweiser Here's to the Heroes" tribute program that provides free admission to Anheuser-Busch theme parks for members of United States military and their families, and its $1 million donation to create the Intrepid-Anheuser-Busch Fallen Heroes fund giving scholarships to spouses and children of military personnel killed during the war in Iraq.
"These initiatives by Anheuser-Busch made a difference in the lives of those who serve our nation, and their families," said McNabb. "But they also sent a message - that our nation values these people, real people - the kind of people we know are part of our culture. They are part of the new 'Greatest Generation.'"
The Outstanding Public Service Award is the second-highest citation awarded to private citizens for contributions, assistance or support to DOD functions.
"I am honored on behalf of the Anheuser-Busch family to accept this award, but the true honor is being able to offer members of the military and their families support, either through scholarships or a fun day at one of our theme parks," said Dave Peacock, president, Anheuser-Busch. "These are small tokens that only moderately communicate the immense pride and appreciation we all feel each day for our friends, family and neighbors sacrificing their safety for our freedom."
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