ARLINGTON, Va., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- FedEx Corporation is donating $1.5 million over the next five years to the USO. This philanthropic gift, an in- kind donation of $1.25 million in shipping and $250,000 in cash, will support Operation USO Care Package and other USO programs and services. The global transportation and logistics company has been an ongoing supporter of the USO since 2001.

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"The USO is grateful for the generosity of FedEx Corporation. With their help, the USO can continue to fulfill its mission and provide a 'home away from home' to our service members and their families," said USO president and CEO Edward A. Powell.

Rose J. Flenorl, manager of corporate social responsibility at FedEx, said: "FedEx Corporation is proud to support the USO's programs and services for our men and women in uniform. We are pleased our donation will help serve the needs of military personnel around the world."

The USO currently operates more than 120 centers around the world, providing free e-mail and Internet access, international phone cards, libraries and travel assistance to U.S. military personnel and their families. USO centers in Europe provide support to troops deploying to the Persian Gulf and the wounded returning to the United States for treatment. USO affiliates in the United States provide support to service members as well as their families left behind.

About FedEx Corp: FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $32 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 260,000 employees and contractors to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit http://www.fedex.com/.

About the USO: For 65 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners AT&T, BAE Systems North America, Clear Channel Communications, Military Channel, The Coca-Cola Company, S&K Sales Co. and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Other corporate donors, including the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at http://www.uso.org/.

  Contact:
  Tiane Harrison, (703) 908-6433
  tharrison@uso.org

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CONTACT: Tiane Harrison of USO, +1-703-908-6433, or tharrison@uso.org

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