FedEx to Deliver Symbols of Holiday Cheer to U.S. Service Members and Their Families

MEMPHIS, Tenn. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is once again honoring the dedication of America’s servicemen and women by delivering happier holiday memories to military members and their families through the annual Trees for Troops® and Wreaths Across America™ programs.

“This is a program that our team members are very passionate about, and we’re honored to have volunteers participating in wreath laying ceremonies across the country.”

Now in its seventh year, Trees for Troops brings together FedEx, the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation and tree farmers across America to transport thousands of real Christmas trees to service members stationed overseas, as well as on military bases in the U.S.

Wreaths Across America, a program supported by FedEx Ground since 2009, honors veterans’ service by placing holiday wreaths on departed service members’ graves in cemeteries across the world, including Arlington National Cemetery.

“FedEx may be in the midst of our busiest time of year, but we’re pleased to put our global resources to work in ways that reflect our deep appreciation for all that military men and women have given to this country,” said Bill Logue, president and CEO, FedEx Freight. “FedEx is proud to leverage our networks and logistical expertise to support programs such as Trees for Troops and Wreaths Across America to honor military men, women and their families this season.”

Trees for Troops: Shipping Fresh Christmas Trees Across the Globe

Beginning Nov. 10 and continuing into December, FedEx will deliver more than 500 fresh-cut Christmas trees to active duty service members overseas and more than 17,000 trees to members of the armed forces and their families stationed at military bases across the United States. As part of the program, National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) members around the country donate thousands of fresh trees to Trees for Troops through the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation, the NCTA’s philanthropic branch. FedEx Express air operations will assist with international tree deliveries while the FedEx Freight trucking network delivers trees to more than 60 military bases throughout the United States.