CLAYTON, Mo., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Olin Corporation's
(NYSE: OLN) Winchester Ammunition Division announced today a
$100,000 pledge to the Folds of Honor
Foundation that provides educational scholarships to the
spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. Armed Forces
service members.
"Winchester has proudly supported our U.S. Warfighters for more
than 100-years on battlefields around the world. We are
thankful for the opportunity to take this one step further to
support the families of these heroes, through our partnership with
Folds of Honor," said Winchester President Brett Flaugher.
To commemorate this partnership, Winchester recently launched a
limited-edition USA VALOR™
collection of military-inspired ammunition. USA VALOR™ pays
tribute to our fighting forces while supporting Folds of Honor and
providing support for the bearers of their legacy through
educational scholarships.
"We are so grateful for the patriots at Winchester and for the
company's generous support," said Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor.
"Winchester recognizes and addresses the needs of the
military families that we serve. These students deserve our
help and we're thankful for Winchester's commitment."
Winchester remains steadfastly focused on our heritage of
integrity, quality and reliability serving the U.S. Warfighter – in
peace and in battle. You may learn more about our support of
military and veteran causes at Winchester.com/USAValor, or
Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.
About Olin Corporation
Olin Corporation is a leading
vertically-integrated global manufacturer and distributor of
chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of
ammunition. The chemical products produced include chlorine
and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies, chlorinated organics, bleach and
hydrochloric acid. Winchester's principal manufacturing
facilities produce and distribute sporting ammunition, law
enforcement ammunition, reloading components, small-caliber
military ammunition and components, and industrial
cartridges. Visit www.olin.com for more information on
Olin.
About Winchester Ammunition
Winchester is the largest
small caliber ammunition enterprise in the world and the leader in
delivering innovative ammunition products to hunters, sport
shooters, law enforcement, and the U.S. Warfighter. The
155-year old Winchester brand is built on integrity, hard work, and
a deep focus on its loyal customers. Learn more about
Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on
Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.
About Folds of Honor
Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3)
nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships
to the spouses and children of military members who have
fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States
Armed Forces. Its educational scholarships support private
school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, as well as
post-secondary tuition (two- or four-year college/university,
technical or trade school). Since its inception in 2007,
Folds of Honor has awarded more than 29,000 scholarships totaling
more than $145 million in all 50 states. Among the students
served, 41 percent are minorities. It is rated a four-star
charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on GuideStar. It
was founded by Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter
pilot and PGA Professional, who is currently stationed at Eglin
AFB, Florida as a member of the 301st Fighter Squadron. For
more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor
scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.
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