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May
2019

OTA CEO Principal Speaker at Memorial Day Services

OTA CEO, Monica Orluk had the honor of being the Principal Speaker at Memorial Day Services held at the Calvary Cemetery, The Run War Memorial and the Hazelwood War Memorial in Pittsburgh PA.  Monica was joined by Allegheny County Commissioner, Rich Fitszgerald, State Representative Dan Frankel and City Councilman Cory O’Connor.  Invited by the members of VFW Post 274, Monica spoke as a representive of the very Americans our brave heroes died for.  Her poignant thoughts included a challenge to all in attendance to honor their service by giving to others, using their gifts and talents for good and being the best Americans they can be.  She closed her speech by reciting a quote sent to her “The most expensive thing you own is your Freedom.  Even if you didn’t pay for it”.  Thank you to all those who attended these special events!

 

 

September
2018

Honoring Veteran Jason Boyer @ Pirates’ Military Appreciation Night

On September 19th, OTA had the privilege of being part of The Pittsburgh Pirates Military Appreciation Night! We had the honor of helping The Pirates, PNC Bank and #1 Chochran surprise veteran Jason Boyer with a brand new 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Check out the pictures below of this wonderful, unforgettable night!

May
2018

Mohawk Area School District Supports OTA!

We want to give a HUGE shout-out to The Mohawk Area School District for holding their annual collection drive for Operation Troop Appreciation! They were able to collect $1,250 alongside 7,729 donation items for our troops..WOW!

OTA Board Member SFC Matthew Claycomb attended their Memorial Day ceremony yesterday to represent us and accept their donations for our troops and veterans.

Thank you Mohawk for your amazing and hard work!

     

May
2018

OTA June 3rd Event in the Post-Gazette feat. The Wire Riots!

The Wire Riots were recently featured in an article by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette talking about Operation Troop Appreciation and our June 3rd Stars, Stripes & Songs for Soldiers event at Jergels!! The Wire Riots are among 4 entertainers [Neostem, The Turbosonics,13 Saints, and Amanda Averell] that will perform at the show.

Check out the article on The Wire Riots and OTA HERE.

Buy tickets to Stars, Stripes, & Songs for Soldiers HERE.

May
2018

Local Bakery Supporting OTA for Memorial Day!

Chene’s a la carte – a newly-established, family-owned, delivery bakery – has graciously offered to donate $1 per pastry sold between now and Memorial Day to Operation Troop Appreciation! And even after Memorial Day passes, they will continue donating $1 for each specially glazed military doughnut sold! Support this new local bakery and order goodies for your sweet tooth straight to your door at https://www.chenesalacarte.com!

December
2017

Our Latest Newsletter!

OTA has been very busy this year!  And we’ve published our latest newsletter bringing some highlights of our efforts to you!  Click here to read.