By Val Kirwan
Airport Bureau Representative
Officer Mark Trierweiler right (US Army veteran) presenting a $500 check on behalf of the SFPOA to Jeff Herndon, Director Bay Area USO, San Francisco International Airport. Also in the picture is Officer Pete D'Amato.
The SFO office of the USO provides convenient and welcomed services to our men and women in uniform serving our country in the armed forces. Many take advantage of the lounge, warm showers, and other amenities after long flights from deployments abroad.
In Need of Donated Items for Service Members in Transit
USO Director Jeff Herndon contacted asked if our members could be of assistance. Due to the upcoming holiday travel rush, there will be many US military service members traveling through SFO. The USO request the SFPD assist in acquiring the following: Keurig K Cups (any flavor) Creamers; French Vanilla, Irish Cream, half and half etc. for their coffee service.
Further, we are soliciting donations to purchase shower vouchers from the SFO travel agency.
If you would like to contribute to the USO, or if you need any information about the great work they do for the troops coming through the airport please contact Mark at
Mark.trierweiler@flysfo.com, or US Army Sgt. Sean O'Brien at William.obrien@flysfo.com 650-821-7080.
