Window World Sponsors Mission for Veterans Airlift Command

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Window World, Inc.®, America's largest replacement window and home remodeling company, sponsored a mission for the Veterans Airlift Command on February 19. Three wounded veterans traveled from Washington, D.C., to Meridian, Miss., to speak about their experiences to marines who are scheduled to deploy to combat zones. They have also planned this trip to Mississippi to visit a friend and fellow Marine.

USMC LCPL Kyle Carpenter, one of the passengers on the February 19 mission, was serving in Afghanistan when he was hit by an enemy grenade in 2010. Carpenter heroically threw himself on the grenade to shield his fellow Marine, losing his right eye and suffering other severe injuries in the process.

Dominic Davila and Rory Hamil were also aboard the flight to Mississippi. Davila had his right leg amputated below the knee as a result of an insurgent bombing in Afghanistan in 2009. Hamil lost his right leg in 2011 after stepping on an explosive pressure plate in Afghanistan. Fellow Marine William Romero was also on the flight.

"We're thrilled that we're able to give back to these veterans who have given so much," said Tammy Whitworth, chairman and CEO of Window World and co-founder of Window World Cares. "Several members of our Window World family are veterans so this cause is one that is dear to our hearts. We're proud to support such a great organization."

The Veterans Airlift Command (VAC) is a non-profit organization that facilitates free air transportation to wounded warriors, veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes, through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. To date, Window World Cares has supported 23 missions for the VAC totaling more than 100 hours of flight time.

In addition to supporting veteran missions, Window World Cares has also dedicated a custom chopper built by Orange County Choppers to the VAC. The bike was built in 2011 and will be unveiled to the public on an episode of "American Chopper" scheduled to air Monday, Feb. 27, at 9 p.m. EST on Discovery Channel.

For more information about Window World or Window World Cares, please visit www.WindowWorld.com and www.WindowWorldCares.com. To learn more about the Veterans Airlift Command, visit www.VeteransAirlift.org.

About Window World, Inc.®:
Window World, Inc.®, headquartered in North Wilkesboro, N.C., is America's largest replacement window company with stores and offices in more than 200 cities nationwide. Founded in 1995 and led by CEO Tammy Whitworth, the company consistently delivers value to homeowners by combining quality windows, siding and doors with excellent service at low prices. An ENERGY STAR® retail partner, Window World sells and installs more than one million high-quality residential replacement windows annually and has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval four years in a row. Through a brand and design partnership with Kathy Ireland, the company offers an assortment of windows, siding and door collections exclusively by kathy ireland Home® by Window World. For more information, visit www.WindowWorld.com or call 1-800-NEXT-WINDOW.

About Window World Cares^™:
Window World Cares^™, founded by Todd and Tammy Whitworth, is the charitable foundation of Window World, Inc. and corporate partner of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. Since its inception in 2008, Window World Cares has raised more than $2.3 million for St. Jude and was named New Corporate Partner of the Year in 2010. In addition to St. Jude, Window World Cares also supports the Veterans Airlift Command, which provides free transportation to injured soldiers, veterans and their immediate families. To learn more about Window World Cares and its charitable partners or to donate, visit www.WindowWorldCares.com.

About Veterans Airlift Command:
The VAC facilitates free private air transportation to wounded warriors, veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes. All flights are made available through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. To learn more about the Veterans Airlift Command, visit www.veteransairlift.org.

CONTACTS:
Todd Woods
Window World, Inc.
Phone: 336-667-2100
E-mail: [email protected]

Cindy Phillips
Reed & Associates Marketing for Window World, Inc.
Phone: 757.962.7375
E-mail: [email protected]

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