Okabashi Brands To Donate 2,500 Pairs of its Foot Therapy Shoes to United States Military.BUFORD, Ga. -- American-made Okabashi shoes donated to troops returning Stateside state·side adj. 1. Of or in the continental United States. 2. Alaska Of or in the 48 contiguous states of the United States. adv. Informal 1. and troops in and around Washington, DC Okabashi working with USO USO: see United Service Organizations. (UNIX Software Operation) AT&T's Unix division before it turned into USL. See Unix. of Metropolitan Washington to distribute shoes Okabashi Brands, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of foot therapy products, today announced it will donate 2,500 pairs of its sandals and clogs to U.S. troops, especially those returning from service in Iraq. Okabashi has already sent 500 pairs, and the remaining pairs will be sent during early 2006. "The military is under a great deal of pressure as a result of the missions overseas. Making the soldiers lives easier, in any way possible, makes a great deal of sense. Our products help relieve foot and back fatigue, especially after wearing heavy boots. We are delighted to be able to contribute in a small way to the well being of our troops and those recovering in military hospitals," said Bahman Irvani, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Okabashi Brands. Okabashi is working with the USO of Metropolitan Washington to distribute its shoes to military coming through Fort Belvoir or those staying at Walter Reed Army Medical Center Walter Reed Army Medical Center, major hospital complex in Washington, D. C., and Forest Glen, Md.; est. 1923 and named for U.S. army surgeon Walter Reed. It is composed of seven units including a general hospital and a research institute. There are several thousand beds. , National Naval Medical Center The National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, also known as the Bethesda Naval Hospital, is considered the flagship of the United States Navy's system of medical centers. and the Aeromedical aer·o·med·i·cine n. The medical study and treatment of physiological and psychological disorders associated with atmospheric or space flight. Also called aerospace medicine, aviation medicine. Staging Facility at Andrews Air Force Base Andrews Air Force Base, U.S. military installation, 4,279 acres (1,732 hectares), central Md., est. 1943. It is the chief military airport of Washington, D.C., as well as the headquarters for the air force's high-priority airlift command. . "USO-Metro is able to provide its numerous programs and services through the support of companies like Okabashi. Their donation of therapeutic shoes will bring a touch of comfort to service members and their families," said Elaine B. Rogers, president of the USO of Metropolitan Washington. About USO Metropolitan Washington The USO of Metropolitan Washington DC (USO-Metro) enhances the quality of life for military personnel and their families by helping them adjust to the special rigors of a transient military life-style. Serving the military in Northern Virginia, the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). and Maryland, USO-Metro fosters a cooperative partnership between the military and civilian communities in providing services and programs. USO-Metro is an autonomous chapter of USO World Headquarters, a congressionally chartered, nongovernmental, non-profit organization. For further information, please visit www.usometrodc.org. About Okabashi Brands, Inc. With manufacturing based in Buford, Ga., Okabashi is dedicated to providing customers with the best in therapeutic footwear and shoes, which are designed to prevent foot fatigue through the application of massaging beads and its proprietary Microplast technology that make the shoes durable, flexible, slip resistant and supportive at the appropriate spots. Okabashi shoes are endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association American Chiropractic Association, n.pr professional organization established in 1922 to represent doctors of chiropractic and to maintain, promote, and protect chiropractic as a healing profession. . Okabashi is number one in massaging footwear, having sold more than 25 million pairs in the United States. Okabashi is currently sold at the company Web site at www.okabashi.com. Customers can find both men's and women's shoes in a variety of styles and colors. Shoe collections include thongs, casual slides, mid heel sandals and clogs. For more information, visit our Web site at www.okabashi.com or call us at 770-945-1330. |
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