9/28-Mark Degnan, Lou Diamond Phillips

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Mark Degnan-Director OF Local Marketing and Advertising and Training for Chevrolet

He will talk about why Chevrolet wants to honor men and women and discuss contest details of how to nominate someone. Chevrolet and Country Music have teamed  up to salute America’s men and women in uniform.



As an extension of the GM Military Discount program, Chevrolet is launching a year-long campaign to raise $1 million to support Cell Phones for Soldiers.

To reach that goal, Chevrolet is calling on GM employees, NASCAR fans, and Chevrolet dealers across the country to donate unwanted, gently used cell phones for recycling. Proceeds will be used to provide pre-paid calling cards to troops serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

"We feel Cell Phones for Soldiers is a worthy cause that fits well with GM's long-standing commitment to support the men and women serving our country," said Mark Degnan, GM director of Local Advertising, Marketing and Training. "Personally, with a brother and a nephew in active duty in Iraq, I know how important every call home can be for soldiers overseas, and their families at home."

Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded in 2004 by brother and sister Robbie and Brittany Bergquist. To date, they have provided more than 60 million minutes of free calling cards through a national network of individual and corporate supporters.

Cell Phones for Soldiers recently announced a new campaign to offer free cell phones to armed forces returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Returning troops can receive a refurbished phone, preloaded with a month's worth of calling time, to help them restart their lives after active duty.


Lou Diamond Phillips-  Actor, Fighter pilot Colonel Telford in Stargate Universal

A former X-302 pilot, Col. Telford was selected to head the team to take the first trip through the Stargate using the ninth chevron. His strong will and confidence have served him well in his lifelong military career.

Lou Diamond Phillips (born Lou Diamond Upchurch; February 17, 1962) is an Americanfilm, television, and stage actor. He earned a supporting actor Golden Globe Award nomination for his role in Stand and Deliver and a Tony Award nomination for his role in The King and I.

Outside of acting, he has become notable for finishing 186th in the the 2009 World Series of Poker World Championships No Limit Texas hold 'em main event.