Winchester Ammunition commits $125,000 to Folds of Honor for educational scholarships

Winchester Ammunition today announced a donation of $ 125,000 to the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of members of the fallen or disabled service of the US armed forces. UU.

“We are very grateful for the Winchester Patriots and the company’s generous support,” said Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. “Winchester recognizes and addresses the needs of the military families we serve. These students deserve our help, and we are grateful for Winchester’s commitment.”

The Winchester collection uses military inspiration ammunition ™ pays tribute to our combat forces at the same time that supports Folds of Honor and provides support to the bearers of their legacy through educational scholarships.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to support the families of those heroes through our partnership with Folds of Honor,” said Winchester President Brett Flaugher. “Winchester has proudly supported our American warriors for more than 100 years on battlefields around the world and in peacetime.”

Winchester remains firmly focused on our heritage of integrity, quality and reliability serving the American warrior, in peace and in battle. You can learn more about our support of military and veteran causes at Winchester.com/usavalor or Facebook.com/winchesterofficial.

About Winchester Ammunition

Winchester is the world’s largest small-caliber ammunition company and a leader in delivering innovative ammunition products to hunters, sport shooters, law enforcement, and the U.S. warfighter. The 156-year-old Winchester brand is based on the integrity, hard work and a deep focus on their loyal customers. Learn more about Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/winchesterofficial.

About Folds of Honor

Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to military spouses and children who have fallen or become disabled while serving in the United States armed forces. Their educational scholarships support the registration or tutoring of private school in grades K-12, as well as post-secondary enrollment (two or four years, technical or commercial school). Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded more than 29,000 scholarships totaling more than $145 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 41% were minorities. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on GuideStar. It was founded by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney, the only F-16 and PGA professional pilot, which is currently parked in Eglin AFB, Florida, as a member of the 301th Hunting Squadron. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship, visit FoldsOfHonor.org.

As a world leader in the shooting sports and hunting industry, and a brand of 156 years, Winchester is committed to the safe, legal and responsible use of firearms. Winchester works with key groups such as National Shooting Sports Foundation in a variety of important topics for our industry, which include training and education, and in specific programs such as Gun Owners Care and Project Childsafe. Winchester will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals that promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by youth participants must be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult.

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