As a carrier of U.S. troops, supplies, fuel and more, the SS American Victory has seen several lifetimes worth of action in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam, along with multiple typhoons and a hurricane. Yet her mission continues – and with Operation Partnership, she served as site of an event designed to carry armed forces veterans and soon-to-be veterans to what could be the job of a…
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Tampa Electric team meets challenges with helping hands for veterans at My Warrior’s Place
For all their skill and determination, warriors need help sometimes – especially when just fighting to have what feels like a normal life again after serving their country. My Warrior’s Place, a retreat for armed forces veterans and their families along the serene banks of the Little Manatee River in Ruskin, Fla., does a lot to help them find that sense of normalcy. But like those warriors themselves, My Warrior’s…
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On Veterans Day and always, TECO proudly recognizes the sacrifices of those who serve – and have served – their country
For all the hard work and emotion they put into helping enhance the grounds of My Warrior’s Place, a one-of-a-kind retreat for veterans and their families, TECO team members might think of it as Their Warrior’s Place. The company’s South Hillsborough Operations team descended on the retreat, an idyllic village of cottages on the banks of the Alafia River in Ruskin, Fla., on Oct. 30. With their technical expertise, heavy…
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Operation Partnership extends powerful connection between TECO and MacDill Air Force Base
From both a military and civilian standpoint, this operation was a success. While the danger was minimal, the potential positive impact on the community was great. And by all accounts, the opportunity that Operation Partnership gave active-duty military personnel to get a closer look at TECO was as good for their post-military job prospects as it was for the company that can benefit from their skills and dedication. Tampa Electric…
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