Lockheed Martin Supports SSVs Workforce Transition Programs

Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] will present a $10,000 grant to Still Serving Veterans (SSV) on Monday to aid in transitioning Veterans to meaningful post-military careers.

There are over 32,000 veterans in Madison County, 430,000 in Alabama, many of whom have disabilities. The unemployment rate for Veterans is over twice the national average, and severely disabled Veterans need significant training and assistance to find meaningful employment. Veterans’ physical and psychological injuries hamper finding work which directly leads to financial struggles.

Lockheed Martin, a member of the Huntsville community for almost 50 years, is proud to partner with SSV to support Veterans’ advocacy initiatives and long-term development and employee placement for Veterans. The Lockheed Martin-funded grant will enhance the SSV’s Workforce Community Blueprint Transition program, which provides resources for counseling, coaching, job transition and assistance in obtaining Veterans Administration (VA) benefits.

“The selfless service of America’s military provides the freedoms each of us enjoys every day. At Lockheed Martin, we are committed to providing Veterans opportunities when they no longer wear the uniform,” said Joanne Maguire, executive vice president, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. “This partnership with Still Serving Veterans is an example of how we continue to support and honor the sacrifices and service of our Veteran population during their transition from military service.

SSV’s focus is on empowering Veterans and their families by helping them reintegrate into the workforce and community after their service to our country. “Education, stable and fulfilling employment, and access to healthcare services empower our nation’s service members and their families to successfully reintegrate into civilian life and lead enriching lives,” said SSV President COL(R) Will Webb. “Our hero Veterans have done noble things in treacherous places on our behalf.  After their sacrifices, a meaningful new career is the best ‘thank you’ we can give them and their families. This partnership with Lockheed Martin will help to achieve these successes thru workforce transition assistance for our community.”

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 120,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services.  The Corporation’s net sales for 2012 were $47.2 billion.

Founded in 2006, Still Serving Veterans’ (SSV’s) mission is to empower Veterans, including wounded warriors and their families, by helping them reintegrate into the workforce and community. Services include outreach and education, individual case management, referral to mental health counseling with a focus in PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI), long-term career development and employment placement, financial planning, and help securing VA benefits. SSV works with Veteran businesses and coordinates employment opportunities with the Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) in Madison County and in all of Alabama.

Trace Adkins to Perform at 2nd Annual Veterans Benefit Concert in Huntsville!

The American Freedom Foundation announced its 2nd annual American Freedom Festival Huntsville presented by Northrop Grumman to be held on March 22, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena featuring legendary country icon Trace Adkins with special guest star, Jana Kramer.

This benefit concert for our Veterans and Men and Women of America’s Armed Forces will benefit Still Serving Veterans and other Huntsville area Veterans Community Blueprint partner organizations.

Ticket Information

$74.50 (Limited Number of Gold Circle – which will include preferred seating)

$59.50 (Floor Seating)

$44.50 (1st Level – Arena Bowl)

$29.50 (2nd Level – Arena Bowl)

Tickets are on sale NOW and will be available through the Von Braun Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at www.americanfreedomfoundation.org and via Phonecharge at (800) 745-3000.  Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities

About Trace Adkins

In the fifteen years since his platinum debut, Trace Adkins has released ten studio albums, three greatest hits packages, and thirty chart singles including modern classics like “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing,” “Then They Do,” “Hot Mama,” “Songs About Me,” “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” “Ladies Love Country Boys” and “You’re Gonna Miss This.” He has also racked up four Grammy nominations and five ACM and CMT awards. But there’s more. In recent years, Trace has made his mark as a TV and film actor, a voiceover artist, an author, a social commentator, and a participant on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice.  He has turned his entertainingly articulated views into a well-received book, A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck, and has even inspired an action comic book series, Luke McBain, that has proven to be one of the genre’s hottest sellers.  Adkins’ newest project, Proud To Be Here, exhibit his strength, focus and passion for a fully lived life infuse in every song.  It is the perfect distillation of Trace’s art, displaying once again his ability to pour emotional truth into his music, whether it is of the tender or the rowdy variety.  Accomplishments like that – along with sales in the tens of millions – explain the respect Adkins has earned from Country fans and the industry alike.  www.traceadkins.com

About Jana Kramer

If you ask Jana Kramer to describe her life in this very moment she would say, “Dreams really do come true.” The singer/songwriter/actress has already had success with three songs that were featured on The CW’s “One Tree Hill,” where she plays the firecracker actress, Alex Dupre. Jana debuted on the country music scene with the popular hit single “Why Ya Wanna” earning  her the title of highest charting debut single from a new female artist since Taylor Swift, peaking at #3. “Why Ya Wanna” was certified Gold and garnered nominations for 3 American Country Awards including New Artist of the Year.  Her highly praised self-titled debut album premiered on the album chart at #5. The new follow up single “Whiskey” is impacting radio now, impressively gaining over 30 adds in its’ first week.  All eyes are on Jana as she boldly graces country music with a fresh, new sound and powerful new music.  “Country music is in my blood, “ said Jana.  I love country music because it tells a story and I have a lot of stories to tell.”  www.janakramer.com

About The American Freedom Foundation, Inc.

The American Freedom Foundation, Inc. mission is to honor the men and women of America’s armed forces, raise awareness for their service and sacrifice and raise money for organizations that serve and support our Veterans, active duty military and their families. Throughout its short history, the American Freedom Foundation has made grants of approximately $1.1 million to over 30 military organizations.  The American Freedom Festivals are a series of concert events that take place across the country featuring music performers, actors, athletes, dignitaries and other supporters, joining together to help support and fulfill the mission of the American Freedom Foundation, Inc.

About Still Serving Veterans

Still Serving Veterans (SSV) is an Alabama-based Veterans’ service organization that empowers Veterans, wounded warriors and their families to optimally transition into meaningful new careers and post-military lives with all the benefits and service that they have earned.  Founded in 2005, Still Serving Veterans (SSV) has helped more than 5,000 Veterans and their families connect with the services they need to deal with life changing injuries while reintegrating into civilian lives and careers.  SSV has secured over $63 million in additional benefits, services, and salaries for our one-on-one case managed Veterans since 2007. In 2011, SSV opened 655 new Veteran cases, secured over $9.19 million for Veteran clients, and helped 130 Veterans get hired. www.stillservingveterans.org

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