PRESS ALERT: CONTACT: Mark Havener FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asst Dir – Communications Alpha Omega http://www.alphaomegaveterans.org/ Veterans Services, Inc. [email protected] The Veterans Awareness Walk Melvin McCoy is partnering with Alpha Omega Veterans Services, Inc., headquartered out of Memphis, Tennessee to raise awareness about the plight of homeless and distressed veterans by undertaking a 600 mile hike from Knoxville, Tennessee to Washington D.C. Melvin said, “The freedoms we take for granted are not universal. Veterans have done their part to protect us, we need to support them now that their service is over.” Alpha Omega Veterans Services, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organization headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee that assists military veterans to reintegrate into society. Since 1987, we have served nearly 10,000 veterans. Most have become productive members of society after overcoming the devastating aftermath of their service. WHO: Melvin McCoy, an experienced long-distance hiker, will undertake this trek with Maxwell, his canine companion. WHAT: A 600 mile hike with limited external support along secondary roads and hiking trails from Knoxville, TN to Washington, D.C. Melvin’s path will take him through Bristol, TN, Danville, VA and Richmond, VA before reaching Washington, D.C. using the MULE (Multi-purpose Uniaxial Litter Enginery). The MULE is a system that allows a person to carry double the load, farther and easier than they could by using a conventional backpack. WHY: To raise awareness of and support for all distressed veterans. HOW: Melvin will provide comments, pictures and location updates during his journey via Alpha Omega Veterans Services social media outlets (www.alphaomegaveterans.org, Facebook and Twitter). WHEN: Starting on July 3 rd , 2015 at 10:00 am at the World War I Monument (101 E. Fifth Avenue 37917) in Knoxville, Tennessee, Melvin will be walking along scenic routes through Bristol, TN, Danville, VA, Richmond, VA and into Washington, D.C. completing his journey at the American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial (150 Washington Ave., SW 20024) about August 15 th , 2015.

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PRESS ALERT: CONTACT: Mark Havener FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asst Dir – Communications

Alpha Omega http://www.alphaomegaveterans.org/ Veterans Services, Inc. [email protected]

The Veterans Awareness Walk

Melvin McCoy is partnering with Alpha Omega Veterans Services, Inc., headquartered out of Memphis, Tennessee to raise awareness about the plight of homeless and distressed veterans by undertaking a 600 mile hike from Knoxville, Tennessee to Washington D.C. Melvin said, “The freedoms we take for granted are not universal. Veterans have done their part to protect us, we need to support them now that their service is over.”

Alpha Omega Veterans Services, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organization headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee that assists military veterans to reintegrate into society. Since 1987, we have served nearly 10,000 veterans. Most have become productive members of society after overcoming the devastating aftermath of their service.

WHO: Melvin McCoy, an experienced long-distance hiker, will undertake this trek with Maxwell, his canine companion.

WHAT: A 600 mile hike with limited external support along secondary roads and hiking trails from Knoxville, TN to Washington, D.C. Melvin’s path will take him through Bristol, TN, Danville, VA and Richmond, VA before reaching Washington, D.C. using the MULE (Multi-purpose Uniaxial Litter Enginery). The MULE is a system that allows a person to carry double the load, farther and easier than they could by using a conventional backpack.

WHY: To raise awareness of and support for all distressed veterans.

HOW: Melvin will provide comments, pictures and location updates during his journey via Alpha Omega Veterans Services social media outlets (www.alphaomegaveterans.org, Facebook and Twitter).

WHEN: Starting on July 3rd, 2015 at 10:00 am at the World War I Monument (101 E. Fifth Avenue 37917) in Knoxville, Tennessee, Melvin will be walking along scenic routes through Bristol, TN, Danville, VA, Richmond, VA and into Washington, D.C. completing his journey at the American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial (150 Washington Ave., SW 20024) about August 15th, 2015.