CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA]
today announced a $5 million,
multi-year donation to help expand United Service Organizations
(USO) Pathfinder transition services—a comprehensive global
program for transitioning service members.
Boeing's contribution will support more than 210,000
transitioning service members during the three-year investment
period. The funds will target the launch of eight new support
centers across the country—with a planned nationwide expansion to
25 centers by 2020, enabling the USO to reach 80 percent of all
active-duty transitions each year.
"We are proud to support our nation's military beyond the
battlefield," said Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg. "That includes a commitment
to hiring veterans and investing in their families and communities.
Through our support of the USO Pathfinder program, we aim to
help transform the transition experience for service members and
ensure our heroes succeed in their next mission after military
service."
Formerly RallyPoint/6, the USO Pathfinder program provides
transition services to those exiting the military, their spouses
and families 12-18 months before their transition and up to 12
months beyond the service member's date of separation. USO
employees, designated "Scouts," work one-on-one with transitioning
service members and military family members at transition centers
located at military installations across the United States. The Scouts help
transitioning service members identify personal and professional
goals while connecting them to the resources necessary for a
successful transition into the civilian workforce.
"Support from the USO doesn't stop when service members leave
the military," said Dr. J.D. Crouch
II, president and CEO of The United Service Organizations
Inc. "We are proud to once again partner with Boeing to provide
best-in-class transition services to service members and their
families. This generous contribution from Boeing will help the USO
offer the highest quality of transition services to meet the
broadest spectrum of needs."
About The Boeing Company:
Chicago-based Boeing is the world's largest
aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners
and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the
company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers
in 150 countries.
About the USO:
The USO strengthens America's military
service members by keeping them connected to family, home and
country, throughout their service to the nation. At hundreds
of locations worldwide, we are united in our commitment to connect
our service members and their families through countless acts of
caring, comfort, and support. The USO is a private, non-profit
organization, not a government agency. Our programs, services and
entertainment tours are made possible by the American people,
support of our corporate partners and the dedication of our
volunteers and staff.
To learn more about USO PathfinderSM, please visit
uso.org/pathfinder.
Contact:
Jason Capeheart
Boeing Global Engagement
+1 312-544-2568
Jason.s.capeheart@boeing.com
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