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USSTC Operation Ranger Opens Applications for 2008 Awards
Applications for utility vehicles to assist first responders accepted until Dec. 28
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) is accepting applications for 2008 Polaris Ranger 6x6 utility vehicles through its Operation Ranger program. Entering its sixth year as USSTC’s signature community relations initiative, Operation Ranger assists America’s emergency first responders by donating versatile utility vehicles to worthy organizations across the country.
USSTC provided nearly 70 Rangers to fire-rescue, police, emergency medical services, emergency management, and wildlife law enforcement organizations in 2007, and has awarded more than 330 off-road vehicles nationwide since late 2002. In the past year, USSTC-donated vehicles have helped battle wildfires in Georgia and provide tornado relief in Florida and Kansas, among hundreds of other uses.
Applications and supporting materials will be accepted until December 28. Applications can be downloaded at www.ustinc.com/corp_giving/operation.asp. The company hopes to award at least 60 vehicles throughout 2008.
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