Longaberger Unveils American Valor™ Baskets as Tribute to Service Men and Women for Military Appreciation Month

NEWARK, Ohio, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Under separate agreements, The Longaberger Company is teaming up with five U.S. military branches to offer for the first time handcrafted basket sets that celebrate the honor and courage of American service men and women.

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The basket sets feature the official colors and insignias of U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, per separate licensing agreements. U.S. Coast Guard basket sets are offered with permission. In addition, Longaberger has joined with the military schools to offer basket sets bearing the logos and colors of the U.S. Military Academy-West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and Virginia Military Institute. The basket sets are available as gifts for May's Military Appreciation Month and to commemorate special occasions, such as Memorial Day and graduation dates in May at the military academies.

"We have a long and proud history of supporting military service men and women at home and abroad," said CEO Tami Longaberger. "Our military baskets are hand made and reflect our commitment to American craftsmanship, a keepsake that is a lasting tribute to those who make sacrifices on behalf of us all."

Longaberger is a military-friendly company whose home business opportunity is ideal for military spouses and families looking to earn extra income. The company also supports troops through its annual Military Cares Campaign, under which employees donate care packages for service men and women, and the Cell Phones for Soldiers Program. In 2009, Longaberger was recognized with the Department of the Army Commander's Award for Public Service. For more information about American Valor or Longaberger, visit www.longaberger.com. Longaberger also is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thelongabergercompany.

The Longaberger Company is America's premier maker of handcrafted baskets and offers other home and lifestyle products, including pottery, wrought iron, wall art, candles and fabric accessories. There are approximately 45,000 independent Home Consultants nationwide who sell Longaberger directly to customers.

SOURCE The Longaberger Company