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No. 295-99 December 10, 1999
Cohen Attends USO Gala

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen travels to New York today to attend the United Service Organization (USO) Annual Service Salute and Gala. The event, which begins at 7 p.m. EST, will be held at the Intrepid Air-Space Museum, 46th and 12th Avenue, New York, NY.

In addition to honoring five USO Servicemembers of the Year, the USO will present its "Spirit of Hope" award to Senator John Glenn. For details, contact Scott Gruber at (202) 610-6462.