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TOBACCO BUSINESS
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
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or eight years running, servicemen have
gathered in Morehead City, North Carolina
for Military Appreciation Day, a full-day
community event packed with family activities.
“It’s a day where we celebrate the military and say
‘Thank you!’ to the men and women who serve
our country,” says Jeff Martin, general manager
of Rouseco, which sponsors the event’s Early Out
Fishing Team.
The event centers around a “Take The Troops
Fishing”boating event that this year drew600 active
duty servicemen, who left the docks of Morehead
City on 117 boats for a day of fishing. Meanwhile
on land, their family members were treated to a full
day of activities, including sightseeing boat rides, a
kids’ fishing derby, carnival games and other fun.
When the boats returned, fish cleaners were
standing at the ready to clean, bag and pack the
day’s catch. Participants and their families were
then treated to a dinner of pork steaks from
Murphy Brown, chicken quarters provided by
House of Raeford, hot dogs, sweet potatoes, hush
puppies and more.
“We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the
picnic afterwards too,” reported Richard Hubbard,
one of the participating servicemen. “Please
know that the efforts of the captains, crews and
volunteers on behalf of military members are truly
appreciated.Thanks again and see you next year!”
Military participants also appreciated the
activities for their children and spouses. “My
family and I had the absolute best time,” said
Joshua Dubois. “My family got to take part in the
boat rides and loved every minute of it. After 17
years in the Marines, this was by far the best event
for the troops I have ever participated in.”
For more information on military appreciation
events and to learn how you can volunteer, please
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Rouseco Honors
U.S. Military
A team of servicemen enjoyed an annual fishing
expedition on a boat sponsored by Rouseco.
(From Left) Team Rouseco’s Jeff Martin with three U.S. Marines—
Steve Musan, Jody Mizell and Matthew Bass—and his colleagues
Stevie Sasnett and Steve Jones.
