Humana Sponsors Vietnam POW 45th Anniversary Reunion, Aug. 15-19
July 18 2018 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Reunion takes places in Frisco, Texas, honoring
those who were held in captivity
Vietnam War-era Prisoners of War (POW) will gather for a “Return
to Freedom” 45th Anniversary Reunion hosted by NAM-POWs
Corporation, a nonprofit veteran organization, and sponsored by
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), a leading health and well-being company.
The reunion takes place Aug. 15-19 in Frisco, Texas.
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During the Vietnam War, an estimated 800 military and
non-military personnel were taken prisoner in Southeast Asia. The
662 American military POWs averaged more than five years in
captivity, and exemplified faith, duty and an indomitable American
spirit in the face of incredible inhumane physical and mental
torture. These extraordinary men returned with honor – something
their captors never took from them. Of those who returned home, 458
are living today with an average age of 78.
Celebrating the release of the last known American POWs serving
in Southeast Asia who were held in captivity from 1964 to 1973, the
reunion is a chance for the men and their families to reconnect
with each other in celebration of their friendship and freedom. On
average, the former POWs attending spent 1,476 days in captivity,
the shortest being 33 days and the longest 3,113.
“Our bond is strong,” says Dr. Joe Milligan, NAM-POW President.
“These opportunities to share time together means a lot to all of
us. Humana has always been a big supporter of the United States
military and we are honored to have them take such a significant
role in our special 45th anniversary event.”
Humana has a long-standing commitment to America’s military,
providing health benefits to six million active duty and retired
service members and their dependents as the managed care support
contractor for the TRICARE East Region. Through its Veterans Hiring
Initiative, Humana has hired more than 4,000 veterans and military
spouses since 2011. Earlier this year, Humana partnered with
Feeding America to help end hunger, with a focus on helping
veterans. Research shows one in five of the households Feeding
America assists has at least one member who has served in the U.S.
military.
“The courage, dedication and sacrifice made by these Vietnam War
POWs is something worthy of our utmost respect, appreciation and
admiration and that’s why Humana is honored to support the
reunion event,” said Neil Mullaney, Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer, Humana Military. “These men demonstrated
patriotic allegiance to the United States and courage in the face
of adversity. They served – and continue to serve today – our
country with honor and for that we salute them.”
As part of the reunion, Humana will host a Vietnam Veterans
Pinning Ceremony. Humana is a Commemorative Partner of the Vietnam
War Commemoration, a federal program established by the President
and Congress in 2012 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
Vietnam War and to thank and honor Vietnam veterans.
A partial list of other reunion sponsors includes the Frisco
Convention & Visitors Bureau, H. Ross Perot, Ross Perot, Jr.,
American Airlines, Airpower Foundation, Mark Cuban Foundation,
State Farm and InTouch Credit Union.
About the NAM POWs
Corporation
NAM-POWs Corporation is a non-profit 501c (19) veteran
organization chartered by the State of Arizona in 1973.
NAM-POWs is dedicated to the principles of patriotic allegiance
to the United States of America, fidelity to its Constitution and
laws, the security of civil liberty, and the perpetuation of free
institutions. One of its objectives is to stimulate patriotism and
national pride in the minds of our youth. For more information
visit www.nampows.org.
About Humana
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to helping our millions of
medical and specialty members achieve their best health. Our
successful history in care delivery and health plan administration
is helping us create a new kind of integrated care with the power
to improve health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are
leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare,
families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities
at large.
To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care
professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right
place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical
capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care,
behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness
solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes
health care easier to navigate and more effective.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via
the Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at
www.humana.com, including copies of:
- Annual reports to stockholders
- Securities and Exchange Commission
filings
- Most recent investor conference
presentations
- Quarterly earnings news releases and
conference calls
- Calendar of events
- Corporate Governance information
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Humana Corporate CommunicationsMarina Renneke, APR,
602-760-1758mrenneke@humana.comorNAM-POWs CorporationJohn Lester,
817-360-1164john@mplpr.com
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