Arlington, Virginia, March 05, 2008
For the fifth consecutive year, EADS North America will be the lead corporate supporter of the Air Force Charity Ball – an event organized by the Air Force Aid Society, the official charity of the United States Air Force.
EADS North America Chairman & CEO Ralph Crosby presented a check to Air Force Aid Society CEO Lt. Gen. John D. Hopper, Jr. (USAF, Ret.) to support the 2008 Charity Ball, scheduled for March 8th at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. The Air Force Charity Ball is an important fundraising event for the Air Force Aid Society in support of its mission to assist U.S. Airmen worldwide.
“EADS North America is very proud to once again act as the lead corporate sponsor for the Air Force Charity Ball,” said Ralph D. Crosby, Jr., Chairman and CEO of EADS North America. “Our company understands the important role that the Air Force Aid Society plays in supporting our Airman worldwide. We know that every dollar contributed goes to meet the needs of the men and women in uniform, along with their families, that are undergoing the hardships of combat and extended separations.”
Lt. Gen. Hopper thanked EADS North America for the company’s generous gift, and noted that it has set an example for other corporate donors.
About EADS North America (www.eadsnorthamerica.com)
EADS North America is the North American operations of EADS, the second largest aerospace and defense company in the world. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $10 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 190,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. Operating in 31 cities and 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.
