From the Civil War through Operation Iraqi Freedom, Anheuser-Busch and its employees have supported America’s armed forces for more than 150 years. Whether lending resources or raising funds for veterans and dependants of military families, Anheuser-Busch is committed to America’s troops and their families left behind.
In 2009, the Department of Defense recognized Anheuser-Busch for its long history of service to the military, our nations’ veterans and the families of fallen soldiers, by presenting the company with the Secretary of Defense Outstanding Public Service Award.
Since 1987, Anheuser-Busch and its foundation have donated to military charities, including:
PENTAGON MEMORIAL FUND
In 2004, the Anheuser-Busch Foundation committed $1 million toward the construction of the memorial that stands as a lasting tribute to the victims and their families, and serves as a symbol of our nation's resolve. Construction on the memorial began in June 2006, and it was officially opened to the public on Sept. 11, 2008. The memorial is located just southwest of the Pentagon and is open daily. Officials estimate that more than 2 million people will visit the site each year. To learn more about the Pentagon Memorial, visit www.pentagonmemorial.org.
UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (USO)
In celebration of Veterans Day, Budweiser partnered with the USO and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to host military veterans at NFL games in November 2009. Budweiser, which sponsors 28 of the 32 NFL teams, donated a block of tickets at 11 games to the USO and VFW to distribute to retired military personnel. In addition to the tickets, special messages from Budweiser were broadcast during professional football games thanking veterans for their service. The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales also appeared in the annual Veterans Day Parade in St. Louis.
FISHER HOUSE
In November 2009, Budweiser donated $50,000 to Fisher House Foundation, a non-profit organization that builds homes that provide "a home away from home" for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. The donation was split between two Fisher House projects – construction of a new Fisher House in St. Louis, at the VA Medical Center at Jefferson Barracks and $25,000 allocated directly to the Fisher Houses in the state of Texas to support families impacted by the Fort Hood tragedy.
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