ADDING MULTIMEDIA USAA Aligns the Stars to Salute the Troops on ABC,
Sunday, September 7 9/8c
SAN ANTONIO (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) September 4, 2008 --
A diverse cross-section of America’s most
popular performers and entertainers –
including Toby Keith, Janet Jackson, ZZ Top, Jessica Simpson, Snoop Dogg
and others – are coming together on the same
stage for one night only at an all-star salute to the nation’s
military men and women.
USAA, a diversified financial services firm, is honored to present America
United In Support of Our Troops, airing on ABC Sunday, September 7,
at 9 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Central.
Other performers and celebrities slated to appear include country
musician Clint Black, comedians Carlos Mencia and Kathy Griffin, and
many more. Filmed in front of audiences in Iraq, Camp Pendleton, Calif.,
and Fort Campbell, Ky., the show features popular music, celebrity
cameos, tributes to the troops, and heart-warming stories.
“America United in Support of Our Troops -
is all about standing together as a nation to say a very heartfelt ‘thank
you’ to the men and women of the U.S. military,”
said USAA President and CEO Joe Robles. “USAA
has proudly served our nation’s military
families for 86 years, and it is our honor to sponsor this tribute. We
hope Americans will tune in this Sunday, support our troops and enjoy
this terrific show.”
The show will be re-broadcast Monday, Sept. 8 for military members
serving overseas and on ships at sea through the American Forces Radio
and Television Service.
The only full-service insurance, banking and investment company
dedicated to serving the military, USAA has many employees who have
served in the military or have a direct connection to those in uniform.
For more information regarding the show and how to thank the troops,
visit www.usaa.com/salute.
About USAA
USAA, a diversified financial services
group of companies, is the leading provider of financial planning,
insurance, investments, and banking products to members of the U.S.
military and their families. Named by BusinessWeek as No. 1 Customer
Service Champ in 2007 and 2008, USAA provides highly competitive
financial products to its 6.4 million members. For more information
about USAA, or to learn more about membership, visit www.usaa.com.
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