OPERATION SALUTE Saves Money AND Supports U.S. Military

Invites Customers To Enjoy Unlimited Local and Unlimited Long Distance Phone Service While Providing Ongoing Support For Military Relief Funds - Service Provided by Lightyear Communications, Inc. -

LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) May 9, 2003
OPERATION SALUTE.COM today announced that to demonstrate its support AND SAY THANK YOU to our United States military, it invites both military and non-military personnel to join OPERATION SALUTE. The program allows individuals, groups and businesses to enjoy a dramatically lower monthly phone bill while at the same time provides a meaningful and ongoing stream of aid funds to support military relief programs which provide assistance for U.S. military personnel -- all with no customer out-of-pocket cost.

With each sign-up for the LightyearHOME® Opportunity Residential Plan, OPERATION SALUTE will donate $12.00 in the customers name to the military relief program of their choice: the Air Force Aid Society, Army Emergency Relief, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, or the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. In addition, OPERATION SALUTE will CONTINUE to donate $2.55 per month thereafter to that same designated military relief program in the customers name for as long as they keep their LightyearHOME® service. The service is provided by Lightyear Communications, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky.

Perfect for everyone and especially for military personnel, the LightyearHOME® Opportunity Plan provides customers with unlimited local AND unlimited domestic long distance calling for AS LOW AS $49.99 PER MONTH (LightyearHOME® product, feature availability, and plan pricing vary state to state). Custom calling features such as Basic Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Forwarding and Call Waiting are included in the price. Customers keep their same phone number and are not required to sign a contract. Customers call toll free 1-877- I SALUTE (1-877-472-5883) to confirm product availability and to sign up.

OperationSalute.com Media Director Julie Singletary noted, "This is a real win for not only the consumer but also affords a phenomenal means of showing support for our military. Right off the bat customers save money and enjoy an exceptional product with service second to none - cant beat that. By participating customers know that were not simply supporting our troops with a one-time contribution to these wonderful military relief funds. Rather, these customer-designated military relief funds will enjoy a steady, ongoing stream of support for as long as the customer maintains their Lightyear service. It all comes out of our profits, not out of the customers pocket. It's simply a great program that actively demonstrates support for our troops. Best of all, businesses can participate too! "

ABOUT LIGHTYEAR

Lightyear Communications brings more than 150,000 business and residential customers nationwide converged Data, Voice and Internet to enhance their efficiency. As part of the Lightyear promise, the company offers first class sales consulting and customer service for cutting-edge products and services. Founded in 1993, Lightyear is a privately held company headquartered in Louisville, KY. To inquire about Lightyears products or services, please visit its website at: www.lightyearcom.com.

For more information and complete details about the Operation Salute Program, go to the website at: www.operationsalute.com.

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