ABOUT FOOD LION
Food Lion, based in Salisbury, N.C., operates nearly 1,200 supermarkets in 11 

Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. These stores meet local customer needs and 

preferences for the freshest and best quality products at everyday low prices and 

offer more than 28,000 different products in each store, including approximately 

2,900 private-label products.

Food Lion has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. They are committed to 

creating an environment where people who work there and people who shop at Food 

Lion stores are treated fairly and with respect. The company seeks to create an 

inclusive business environment for customers and employees alike and to offer 

consumers the quality products they want at great prices.

ABOUT FREEDOM FURNITURE & ELECTRONICS

Since 1983, Freedom Furniture & Electronics has been helping military and government

personnel and their families build their dreams. Freedom offers fast, hassle-free financing

with up to $7,500 instant credit on quality name-brand furniture, computers, televisions,

jewelry, appliances, rims, tires, and gaming systems. Freedom boasts 11 family-run

superstores across the nation, including the Yadkin Road location in Fayetteville. On their

website shopfreedom.com, customers can shop, apply for financing, and have their purchases delivered anywhere in the nation.

ABOUT SPECIALTY PROPERTIES

Specialty Properties is a company that prides itself in going “above and beyond” for its clients. They are there from start to finish, making the buying and selling process as stress-free as possible. Specialty Properties is a veteran-owned company, its owner served in the Navy and Army. Most all of Specialty Properties' brokers have had ties with the military community, so they know how to help soldiers and their families.

ABOUT BB&T

BB&T is a full-service financial services company with 12 branch locations in Cumberland County and 19 ATMs. Known for its highly personalized and consultative service, BB&T is the only financial holding company in the nation to make BusinessWeek's top 25 "Customer Service Champs" ranking for 2010.

BB&T invites all recently relocated military families to call or stop by their nearest branch of

North Carolina's oldest bank, or visit the website at BBT.com.

BB&T is a local supporter of the Fort Bragg Fisher House, which provides overnight housing for family members of hospitalized active duty or retired service members. BB&T donated $3,500 worth of supplies to the Fisher House last year as part of a companywide humanitarian effort known as "The Lighthouse Project."

Rated by Global Finance in 2009 as one of the top five safest and soundest financial holding companies in the nation, BB&T is one of only three major financial institutions not to post a quarterly loss during the economic downturn.

With $165.8 billion in assets at Dec. 31, Winston-Salem-based BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT)

is the nation's 10th largest financial holding company. Founded in 1872, it operates more than 1,800 financial centers in 12 states and Washington, D.C. More information about the company

is available at BBT.com.

"The Army's Army is thrilled to have such a well-known establishment as BB&T as a partner,"

said John Meroski, chairman of the Army's Army. "The bank not only participates in charitable organizations that benefit the military, but it protects soldiers and their families finances as

well."

ABOUT FLOORING AMERICA

Flooring America of Fayetteville, family owned and operated, supplies all types of floor

coverings and wall coverings. The company gives free estimates and provides installation

for all the products it sells. Flooring America's warranties are some of the best in the industry.

"Flooring America is a great addition to our family of partners," said John Meroski, chairman

of the Army's Army. "They take care of soldiers in every way possible and go out of their

way to watch over those who watch over us."

ABOUT HENDRICK CHRYSLER-JEEP

Hendrick Chrysler-Jeep has been a Five Star award-winning Chrysler-Jeep dealer since 1989. The company sells and leases new Chryslers and Jeeps, and is also the Southeast leader in factory certified used vehicles. Hendrick Chrysler-Jeep's service department has 100% certified technicians, seven of whom are master technicians. The Hendrick body shop is the largest in the area.

"Hendrick Chrysler-Jeep is a great example of a local company that lives supporting the troops and accurately reflects the Sanctuary philosophy," said John Meroski, chairman of the Army's Army. "The Army's Army is honored to have such an upstanding community organization as a partner."

About HERITAGE PLACE

Heritage Place offers more than well-appointed apartments and an active lifestyle. We offer

a convenient combination of services and amenities at a price that’s more affordable than maintaining a large home.

As the only non-entry rental senior adult community in the area, no endowment or entry fee

is required to become part of our family. Heritage Place residents are not faced with a

long-term residential commitment or contract. Our term is month-to-month for as long as

you wish to remain a part of our community.

“We are glad to have Heritage Place as a partner of the Army’s Army,” said John Meroski, chairman of the Army’s Army. “Heritage Place is a great community for all of Fayetteville/Cumberland County’s senior citizens to make their home, and they take special

care of our veterans who put it all on the line to serve our country.”

ABOUT CROWN CENTER
The Crown Center is the heart of entertainment for Southeastern North Carolina. The Crown 

Center consists of five great venues; a coliseum, arena, theatre, exposition center and ballroom. 

From hockey to homecoming, concerts to circuses, sporting events to special occasions and family 

shows, the stars come to life at the Crown Center - minutes from home and miles from ordinary.

 
The Army's Army is thrilled to have the Crown Center as a partner," said John Meroski, chairman 

of the Army's Army. "They are such a staple in this community and provide world-class fun and entertainment to civilians and soldiers alike, bringing everyone together in America's 

First Military Sanctuary Community."

ABOUT PICERNE MILITARY HOUSING
Picerne Military Housing, a fully integrated development, construction and property 

management firm, does everything from planning neighborhoods that provide military 

families with a cohesive, secure environment, to designing homes that meet the needs 

and aesthetics of a modern American family; to ensuring the long-term maintenance and 

upgrade of each and every home, in order to provide America's Soldiers and military 

families with the quality homes and neighborhoods they deserve.
 
Through its commitment to improving residential experiences for service members and 

families, Picerne Military Housing has become the Army's premier housing partner. In 

August 2003, Picerne Military Housing partnered with the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg in its 

Residential Communities Initiative to develop, build, own, manage, and maintain military 

family housing. As part of the Army's privatization program, Picerne will be Fort Bragg's 

housing partner for the next 44 years. On September 1, 2007, due to the scheduled base 

realignment, Picerne assumed property management responsibilities for 627 homes at 

Pope Air Force Base.
 
"The Army's Army is pleased to add Picerne Military Housing as a partner," says John Meroski, 

chairman of the Army's Army.  "Picerne, like the Army's Army, works everyday to ensure that 

military families feel safe, welcome and appreciated in Fayetteville/Cumberland County."

ABOUT TOWNSEND REAL ESTATE
Townsend Real Estate is an independently owned and operated real estate firm that has 

served Fayetteville and its surrounding areas for more than 26 years. That experience has 

led Townsend Real Estate to become the areas premier real estate firm for existing single-family 

homes. The company also represents a variety of builders and has an ever-increasing number of 

new homes for sale. In addition to being a leading firm for home sales, Townsend Real Estate 

manages over 1,000 homes and apartments that are for rent.

 
"We are honored to welcome Townsend Real Estate as one of the many Fayetteville/Cumberland 

County organizations who share our commitment to watching over those who watch over us," says John Meroski, chairman of the Armys Army."Like the Armys Army, everyone at Townsend is 

dedicated to providing important community information and assistance to relocating military 

families to ensure their transition to the area is as smooth as possible."

ABOUT RICK HENDRICK TOYOTA
The Army’s Army is pleased to announce its partnership with Rick Hendrick Toyota, 

a new car dealership selling Toyotas and Scions, that services customers from 

Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, Spring Lake, Haymount, Gray’s Creek, 

Hope Mills, Hoke, Cumberland, Raeford, Clinton, Jacksonville, Kinston, Wilson, Rocky 

Mount, Burlington, Greensboro, Sanford, Asheboro and even Winston-Salem. Known 

for its great prices, a great selection and well-trained people, Rick Hendrick Toyota 

has also been recognized as the number one new car dealership in Fayetteville, as 

well as the number one Toyota Certified Dealer in the Carolinas*.

 
A top contributor of FMWR from 2005-present, Rick Hendrick Toyota uses their blog 

to help promote FMWR events and activities. The dealership also dedicates much of 

their time and resources to the support of Operation Homefront. In November, Rick 

Hendrick Toyota held their Rock-vember 4x4 Bash at Uwharrie National Forest in Troy, 

NC with all proceeds going to Operation Homefront. The event invited military and 

civilians alike to drive their off-road vehicles over rocks and through mud pits in the 

National Forest.
 
“Rick Hendrick Toyota is a perfect partner for the Army’s Army, and we are happy to 

have them on board,” said John Meroski, chairman of the Army’s Army. “Their 

dedication to the military and the Fayetteville/Cumberland County community is 

evident in all they do. Not only do they work hard to support other area associations, 

but they provide jobs to many former soldiers, giving them the opportunity to go on to 

a successful career once they have completed their military service.”
 
(*Disclaimer: Based on SET sales volume end-of-year 2008, 2009.)

ABOUT INSIGNIA
INSIGNIA Residential provides real estate consulting, management and general
brokerage services offering ClientSense® and Military Rewards. The company is the
exclusive marketing firm for Bradford Place at Buckhead. Residents can begin enjoying
a lifestyle well-deserved at Bradford Place, a luxury, gated condominium community
located in the heart of Fayetteville.
 
“We are pleased to add INSIGNIA Residential to our growing list of partners throughout 
Fayetteville and Cumberland County who share our passion for supporting the military,”
said John Meroski, Chairman of the Army’s Army. “Even their Bradford Place
neighborhood is a perfect reflection of our military sanctuary community. Since the
homeowners association provides for all maintenance of the homes, soldiers and their
families are able to purchase a home near the base without having to worry about its
up-keep, which is especially attractive during times of deployment.”