Veterans of Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell


ADVISORY, Dec. 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Veterans of Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom, an organization dedicated to helping those who have served or continue to serve in Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, New Dawn and future operations within the Iraq and Afghanistan regions by helping those in need and those suffering from the symptoms of PTSD, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square.

In honor of the occasion, Kurt Schwab, Founder and National Director will ring the Closing Bell to celebrate their 5th year of operation beginning January 2013.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Friday, December 28, 2012 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET

Contact:
Kurt Schwab
(858) 210-1887
kschwab@voief.org

NASDAQ MarketSite:
Jen Knapp
(212) 401-8916
Jennifer.knapp@nasdaqomx.com

Feed Information:

Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463

Gal 3C/06C 95.05 degrees West
18 mhz Lower
DL 3811 Vertical
FEC 3/4
SR 13.235
DR 18.295411
MOD 4:2:0
DVBS QPSK

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Webcast:

A live webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at:
http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx.

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market close of your choice.

About Veterans of Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom:

Veterans of Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom (VOIEF), makes a significant difference in their lives. We help those who have served or continue to serve in Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and future operations within the Iraq and Afghanistan regions. Our service members and Veterans across the United States need assistance with food, utilities, housing, job training, job placement, healthcare and domestic issues.

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