Reds CEO Visits Troops in Bosnia-Herzegovina
From DefenseLINK:
When the Cincinnati Reds' chief executive officer returned earlier this week to Forward Operating Base Eagle in Tuzla, Bosnia- Herzegovina, following a foot patrol through a local town, he presented the Indiana National Guard troops there with an unusual gift: the promise of tickets to a Reds game when they return home from their deployments.
"It seemed like the right thing to do," John Allen said of his gesture. "Hopefully they can come and bring their families and see a game on me." Then, with a laugh, he added, "They can buy the beer."
Allen, a participant in the 2004 Joint Civilian Orientation Course, traveled with about 50 other leaders in business, education, publishing and local politics this week to see military operations firsthand and meet the men and women who carry them out
Matt's Chat
Hopefully, John scouted some pitching talent while he was there...Seriously, this is a good thing for John and the Reds to do. Certainly improves my image of Mr. Allen.
Our troops deserve the best!
