AT&T Donates $1 Million to National Infantry Museum

AT&T Inc. today announced a donation of $1 million to the National Infantry Foundation for the construction of the new National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. The museum, being built outside Fort Benning, Ga., will tell the story of the American infantryman from the Revolutionary War to modern times. It is scheduled to open in 2008.

"For more than 200 years, infantrymen have served our country with pride and honor, and this museum will help to preserve the legacy of those who understand the true cost of freedom," said Cathy Coughlin, AT&T senior executive vice president and global marketing officer. "AT&T is proud to have the opportunity to show its gratitude to America's military personnel by helping to commemorate and celebrate the soldiers who have served this country."

The National Infantry Museum will reside on 200 areas of land and will include 150,000 square feet of artifacts, exhibits and interactive displays, as well as a 3-D IMAX theater. The museum will be surrounded by a parade field, a memorial walk of honor and a World War II company street.

"This gift not only affirms AT&T's commitment to the communities it serves, it demonstrates the company's allegiance to soldiers and their families and the sacrifices they make for our freedom," said retired Maj. Gen. Jerry A. White, president, National Infantry Foundation. "I'm proud to have AT&T partnering with us on this initiative, which will bring long overdue recognition of the infantry."

For more than 85 years, AT&T has remained dedicated to supporting active military personnel, their families and veterans through charitable contributions, event and program sponsorships, hiring of military veterans and maintaining policies that support reservists when called to active duty.

AT&T's 1,800 company-owned retail stores serve as drop-off sites for wireless phone recycling, benefiting Cell Phones for Soldiers. The charity recycles old phones and uses the proceeds to purchase prepaid phone cards for military personnel stationed overseas. AT&T has contributed more than $500,000 worth of phone cards to Cell Phones for Soldiers.

Additionally, since 2000, AT&T has donated nearly $8 million in calling cards to military members and has provided nearly $6 million in grants that support military members and related nonprofit organizations.

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, AT&T supports projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; and address community needs. In 2006, AT&T contributed more than $101 million through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs. AT&T and the AT&T Foundation, the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T Inc., combine more than $1.8 billion of historic charitable commitment to communities across the country.

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings.

Source: AT&T