Released on = May 16, 2007, 11:54 am

Press Release Author = Michael Hunt / Corpus Christi Corvette Club

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Press Release Summary = h Corpus Christi Corvette Club announces "Vettes and Jets on
the Lex
Website: http://www.vettesandjetsonthelex.com
300 Corvettes on the Flight Deck of the USS Lexington
The Corpus Christi Corvette Club in Co-operation with the USS Lexington Museum on
the Bay in Corpus Christi, Texas is offering a "once in a lifetime" opportunity for
the Public to join us as we attempt to establish a World Record for the number of
Corvettes on the Flight Deck of an Aircraft Carrier. Although Participation for this
Event is Limited to 300 Corvettes on the Flight Deck Itself, There will be numerous
events, including a "Silent Auction", 50/50 Drawing, public access to the Lexington
Museum on the Bay to view its exhibits as well as all 300 corvettes, access to the
Texas State Aquarium nearby, a \"Street Fair\", Vendors, Special Events and lots of
FUN activities for the whole Family.
View 300 Corvettes from around the USA gathered in one spot to establish a new World
Record and show our continuing commitment to supporting the Active Duty Military and
Veterans who have given so much for the Country. View these Corvettes up close and
personal as you tour the USS Lexington Flight Deck, wandering through the rows and
rows of "America's Only True Sports Car". During this Event we will be collecting
items which will be used to make \"Care Packages\" to be sent to our troops serving
overseas on the front lines in both IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN.. PLEASE consider bringing
some of these items with you when you visit ......
All Proceeds are to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and USO !


Press Release Body = Corpus Christi Corvette Club announces "Vettes and Jets on the
Lex Contact Michael Hunt 361-438-2136 Stephen McCravy 361-563-7685

300 Corvettes on the Flight Deck of the USS Lexington
The Corpus Christi Corvette Club in Co-operation with the USS Lexington Museum on
the Bay in Corpus Christi, Texas is offering a "once in a lifetime" opportunity for
the Public to join us as we attempt to establish a World Record for the number of
Corvettes on the Flight Deck of an Aircraft Carrier. Although Participation for this
Event is Limited to 300 Corvettes on the Flight Deck Itself, There will be numerous
events, public access to the Lexington Museum on the Bay to view its exhibits as
well as all 300 corvettes, access to the Texas State Aquarium nearby, a \"Street
Fair\", Vendors, Special Events and lots of FUN activities for the whole Family.
View 300 Corvettes from around the USA gathered in one spot to establish a new World
Record and show our continuing commitment to supporting the Active Duty Military and
Veterans who have given so much for the Country. View these Corvettes up close and
personal as you tour the USS Lexington Flight Deck, wandering through the rows and
rows of "America's Only True Sports Car". During this Event we will be collecting
items which will be used to make \"Care Packages\" to be sent to our troops serving
overseas on the front lines in both IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN.. PLEASE consider bringing
some of these items with you when you visit ......
Spend the day touring this famous World War II era Aircraft Carrier with its many
exhibits and displays. Once you step foot aboard this WWII aircraft carrier you
become a part of the story. So get ready to embark on a journey like no other. Let
your imagination run wild aboard the USS LEXINGTON. The sights and sounds are so
real and so intense you\'ll feel like you\'ve been transported back in time. Climb
behind the controls of a Jet Fighter, catch a movie in the Mega Theater, take a ride
in the Flight Simulator or just enjoy the breathtaking views from the Flight Deck a
true living legend, for the most educational, exciting and entertaining time you\'ll
ever have. Commissioned in 1943, LEXINGTON served longer and set more records than
any carrier in U.S. Naval history. Decommissioned in 1991, the 910-foot, 16-deck,
33,000-ton aircraft carrier now serves as an important historical repository and
museum. Because of the historical significance of the USS LEXINGTON, the ship is
maintained as a tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and
as a memorial to the people who died serving the US, in the defense of freedom,
especially in World War II. Displays, ceremonies, and other programs emphasize the
heroism and sacrifice of those who have served the nation in the Navy and the Marine
Corps. Historical reenactments vividly portray the service of the people who fought
in World War II. LEXINGTON has approximately 20% of the ship refurbished and open
for touring. There are five, self-guided tour routes covering 100,000 square feet
and eleven decks.
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) was founded on the principle that veterans are our
nation\'s greatest citizens. The WWP seeks to assist those men and women of our armed
forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and
other locations around the world. Many of the injuries are traumatic amputations,
gunshot wounds, burns and blast injuries that will retire these brave warriors from
military service. At the Wounded Warrior Project we provide programs and services
designed to ease the burdens of the wounded and their families, aid in the recovery
process, and smooth their transition back to civilian life. Our work begins at the
bedside of the severely wounded, where we provide comfort items and necessities,
counseling, and support for families. We help to speed rehabilitation and recovery
through adaptive sports and recreation programs, raising patients\' morale, and
exposing them to the endless possibilities of life after an injury. Finally, we
provide a support mechanism for those who have returned home by providing outreach
and advocacy on issues like debt and disability payments that will affect their
families\' future. Although these brave soldiers will face great challenges during
their recovery, with the assistance of the Wounded Warrior Project and the help of
the grateful American public, they will find the opportunities that will enable them
to provide for themselves and their families. With our assistance, their unyielding
spirit will overcome any obstacle. We need your help to carry out this vital
mission. We cannot restore the lost limbs, but we can help restore to our wounded
warriors their dignity by ensuring that they are not forgotten. They ask so little,
yet give so much.
Since before the United States entered World War II, the USO (United Service
Organizations) has been the bridge between the American public and the U.S.
military. In times of peace and war, the USO has consistently delivered its special
brand of comfort, morale and recreational services to the military. The USO, a
congressionally chartered, private, nonprofit organization, relies on the generosity
of individuals and corporations to support USO activities. Today, the USO delivers
its programs and services at more than 130 locations around the world. In recent
years, the USO opened centers in Kuwait, Qatar and Afghanistan to support service
members participating in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, as well as centers
in Vicenza, Italy, and at the Dallas/Fort Worth, Raleigh/Durham and Denver
International Airports. Military personnel and family members visited USO centers
more than 4.7 million times last year. Services include free Internet and e-mail
access, libraries and reading rooms, housing assistance, family crisis counseling,
support groups, game rooms and nursery facilities. The USO reaches out through:
Airport centers, welcoming weary military travelers with a place to rest and the
ability to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings
. Family and community centers, promoting intercultural understanding and
orientation to unfamiliar locations
. Mobile USOs, reaching out to troops in remote and sometimes unstable locations
USO celebrity entertainment tours bring volunteer celebrities to entertain, lift
morale, and express the gratitude and support of the American people.
For 66 years, the USO\'s mission has remained the same. The USO will support U.S.
troops and their families wherever they serve. Across the United States and around
the world, the American military knows that the USO is there for them. By supporting
the USO, Americans show their appreciation and express their gratitude to the men
and women who defend us



Web Site = http://www.vettesandjetsonthelex.com

Contact Details = Michael Hunt 361-438-2136 Stephen McCravy 361-563-7685
Vettes and Jets on the Lex
4833 Saratoga Blvd P.M.B . 417
Corpus Christi, TX. 78413-2213