PENSACOLA, Fla.--- Pen Air Federal Credit Union stepped up to fulfill a need and donated 160 turkeys to the Naval Air Station Pensacola’s United Service Organization (USO) for their annual Thanksgiving feast estimated to feed 1,200 troops unable to make it home for the holiday.
The turkeys were purchased in bulk from the Pensacola Corry Station Commissary by Pen Air Federal Credit Union and loaded by Pen Air reps and USO volunteers into a mobile freezer that was driven to the USO office and other kitchen locations for cooking prior to the big day. The turkeys along with hundreds of pounds of side dishes and desserts will be served to troops and their families on Thanksgiving on board NAS Pensacola by USO volunteers.
The USO began the Thanksgiving tradition eight years ago, and Pen Air FCU has supported the USO and the troops ever since. The Thanksgiving meal is expected to feed over 1,200 troops and their families. This figure continues to grow each year. “Pen Air’s support and generosity helps make our Thanksgiving meal successful,” commented USO Director, Heidi Blair, “We are truly thankful for all of Pen Air’s support.”
“Pen Air Federal Credit Union is proud to support our military, and we want to ensure they have a warm holiday meal while away from their homes,” said Pen Air president/CEO, Stewart Ramsey.
At right, Pen Air Representatives and USO Volunteers load up turkeys for the annual USO Thanksgiving feast for troops and their families.