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WASHINGTON, May 13, 2007 – Four servicemembers who recently returned from deployments to remote sites in Iraq and Afghanistan were recognized May 10 for their efforts in boosting their fellow troops’ morale. Recipients of the 2007 SemperComm Award discuss efforts they’ve made to help improve morale, welfare and recreation programs and services for their fellow troops deployed to remote sites. Receiving the award at the 2007 SemperComm Foundation gala May 10 were, from left, Navy Lt. Marc Soss; Marine 1st Sgt. Kevin Conboy and Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Wright. The fourth receipient, Army Capt. Wayne Keeler, was unable to...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2007 – The troop-support group SemperComm is asking for nominations for its 2007 awards program recognizing the morale-raising efforts of troops stationed throughout the world. This is the fourth year of the awards program highlighting the personal contributions of troops who go the extra mile for their fellow servicemembers. The deadline for entries is Feb. 26. “The SemperComm Award recognizes the valuable contributions of military men and women based in out-of-the-way overseas locations where there often isn’t much to do that could be considered recreational,” said Lara Coffee, SemperComm executive director, in a news release. “Keeping...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2006 – With the start of the 2007 SemperComm Art Competition, the SemperComm Foundation is challenging all U.S. high school students to stretch their creativity in support of the troops. Caitlin Parker, a Forest Park High School student from Montclair, Va., submitted a multimedia/computer graphics entry entitled, “A Page from History.” Her entry, one of 150 submitted to The SemperComm Foundation’s 2006 SemperComm Art Competition, was selected as the contest’s overall winner. The 2007 contest is open to high school students from across the country. Courtesy photo  '(Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. The foundation announced...

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Sept. 21, 2006 -- Nearly 100 golfers and their associated sponsors helped raise more than $38,000 to benefit the SemperComm Foundation’s mission during the SemperComm Golf Classic tournament at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club in Alexandria, Va., Sept. 15. Twin brothers Army Sgt. Kim Bain (left) and Army Staff Sgt. Chris Bain pose with actress Karri Turner at the SemperComm Golf Classic on Sept. 15. Chris is undergoing treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., for wounds he received while serving in Iraq. Courtesy photo  '(Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. The SemperComm Foundation...

WASHINGTON, August 2, 2006 -- When the SemperComm Foundation gets teed off, it’s for a good reason -- keeping servicemembers stationed at remote overseas bases in touch with family and loved ones. On Sept. 15, the Springfield, Va.-based nonprofit organization – whose name means “always communication” --will host the SemperComm Golf Classic at Fort Belvoir, Va. The $450 per team, or $125 per individual, entry fee pays for all fees associated with the tournament, as well as dinner afterward, Lara Coffee, SemperComm Foundation’s executive director, said. A portion of the fees is tax deductible. Coffee explained that SemperComm provides personnel...