Alpharetta Rotarians Support Local USO Efforts

From Alpharetta Rotary Club:

The Rotary club of Alpharetta has a long standing commitment to support our military. As part of a quarterly effort, several members of the club went to the United Services Organization (USO) in Atlanta on Aug. 4. Each year, this service project has been coordinated by Rotarian William Perkins.

During the day, the Rotarians interacted with and assisted military service members that were passing through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Club members served lunch to more than 75 soldiers, which included traditional Southern barbecue with all the trimmings.

While at the airport, the Rotarians were part of a special surprise, welcoming home members of the 283rd Combat Communications group of The Georgia Air National Guard and Commander Lt. Col. Monica Smith. The unit is based at Dobbins Air Force base in Marietta. It was a memorable moment as families, friends and fellow airmen were reunited. Especially touching was seeing young families brought back together since the 283rd had been on a four-month deployment.

“It is an honor to support the men and women of our military and, we recognize the sacrifices that they make for our Nation,” said Jason Binder, Alpharetta Rotary Club president.

Photos courtesy of Alpharetta Rotary Club