‘Luke’s Wings’ Reunites Wounded Warriors With Loved Ones

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Army SPC Brett Claycamp was seriously wounded in Afghanistan more than a year ago, and his intense recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center left him far away from friends and family.

That's where Luke's Wings came in, an organization that reunites wounded warriors, veterans and heroes with their loved ones when they need them most. Continue reading

BOSH Global Services Raises Over $21,000 for Wounded Veterans

Press Release - BOSH Global Services Wounded Warriors

Newport News, VA - BOSH Global Services (BOSH) is proud to announce another successful fundraiser for wounded warriors. For the third year in a row, BOSH held its annual barbecue lunch fundraiser, on October 4, 2013, raising a total of  $21,234 for the Wounded Warrior Project and the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program.

"The outpouring of support that we received from our friends in the community was staggering," said BOSH employee Josie Pearson, who led the fundraising effort.  "Volunteers kept stepping forward, local businesses displayed posters or donated proceeds, and the contributions just kept coming in, even for days after the barbecue."

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BOSH Global Services to host 3rd Annual BBQ Lunch Raising Funds for Wounded Warriors

Newport News, VA - BOSH Global Services hosts their third annual "BBQ Lunch for Wounded Warriors" on October 4th, from 11:00 to 1:00 at 1 Compass Way in Newport News. The fundraiser, open to the public, benefits Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program (VWWP), non-profit organizations dedicated to honoring, empowering and assisting wounded service members.

The outpouring of support for this event has great impact each year. In its first two years, this BOSH event resulted in total contributions exceeding $40,000! BOSH employees, owners and supporters work together to welcome the community and celebrate our nation's heroes.

The menu includes slow-roasted pork barbecue on a bun, coleslaw, baked beans, dessert and drinks. Like last year, BOSH plans for a sunny afternoon on the lawn outside BOSH's corporate headquarters. Attendees will enjoy lunch, live music, and an opportunity to recognize the dedication of our nation's service members.

Tickets, on sale August 26, are available at the BOSH office and website (www.boshgs.com), or from any BOSH employee. Call 757-271-3428 for details, and secure tickets early as the tickets sold out in 2012!

For more information about WWP and VWWP programs, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org and www.wearevirginiaveterans.org. WWP serves military members who incurred service connected wounds, injuries, or illnesses. Their staff works to foster the most successful, well adjusted generation of wounded service members in American history. VWWP provides a network of community-based services to help veterans and families overcome the challenges of stress-related and traumatic brain injuries.

"The support we received from our friends in the community last year was staggering," said BOSH employee Josie Pearson, who leads the fundraising effort. "We look forward to experiencing the same, heartwarming levels of attendees, volunteers, and donations as in 2013".

BOSH Global Services is a veteran-owned company offering turnkey technical and operational support services. BOSH supports mission-critical unmanned systems, first responder communications networks, video distribution technology, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems. The company's core competencies include command and control systems operations and support, mission planning, hands-on technical and operational training, 24x7 communications and network support, ISR data analysis, lifecycle management, and flight operations, maintenance and training support. BOSH is ISO 9001:2008 registered.

For more information, visit www.boshgs.com.

Contact us: info@boshgs.com

The 2012 Warrior-Family Symposium Set For Sept. 13

This year's Warrior-Family Symposium (WFS), to be held on September 13 beginning at 8:30 am at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, will focus on the theme "Saluting Their Sacrifice: A Decade of Challenges and Triumphs for Our Wounded Heroes and Their Families."

Presented by MOAA and NDIA and offering complimentary registration for all active military/reserve or guard and their spouses, this year's WFS will honor, as it has in years past, wounded heroes and their families

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2nd Annual BBQ Lunch to benefit Wounded Warrior Project and the VA Wounded Warrior Program

Newport News, VA - BOSH Global Services (BOSH) will host its second annual "BBQ Lunch to benefit Wounded Warrior Project and the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program" on September 14, from 11:00 to 2:00 on the lawn at 1 Compass Way in Newport News, Virginia.  The fundraiser, which is open to the public, will benefit two non-profit organizations dedicated to honoring, empowering and assisting wounded service members.

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