America Supports You News 8/05/2005

Secretary of the Navy and acting Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England honored the president and chief operating officer of McDonald's during a July 25 Pentagon ceremony for providing support for America's men and women in uniform. England presented Michael Roberts the Distinguished Public Service Award, calling him "hugely supportive" of the troops and praising him for "setting the tenor," not just for McDonald's Corp., but for all of corporate America. McDonald's joined the America Supports You team in March, becoming one of the program's first major corporate supporters. Since then, the company has played a leading role in bringing recognition to the program while continuing its long-term support for the troops and military veterans. Read more.