Watertown, New York ----- Michael Forcier, Business Development Director and Corporate Counsel for Westelcom, has generously set up an Adopt-a-Unit, among the Westelcom Staff.   

Employees have donated items such as toiletries, socks, magazines, CD's, DVD movies, along with many other things needed in the desert.  In kind, the Unit has sent Westelcom the flag that was flown over Camp Albert, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan from April 6th, 2006 until April 16th 2006.

In recognition of our employee’s generosity and also in honor of the troops serving in Afghanistan and hostile locations around the world, Westelcom will proudly display this flag in our office at 130 Park Place.  We welcome visitors to stop in Monday through Friday during 9 am to 4 pm to view it and we welcome any items that you would like to see go to the unit we proudly support. 

Westelcom has proudly supported Michael’s endeavor as AUSA President for the past 2 years. He was one of the honored volunteers whom were recognized on May 25th at the Annual AUSA Awards Dinner on Fort Drum. The event honored the AUSA NNY/Fort Drum Chapter Individual of the Year, AUSA NNY/Fort Drum Chapter Corporation of the Year, AUSA NNY/Fort Drum Family of the Year, AUSA NNY/Fort Drum DOD Civilian of the Year and a special Chapter award for an organization that strongly supports the families and soldiers directly.  All the above awards were for outstanding support the AUSA Mission.  Michael was recognized for serving as President for the last two years and moving the Chapter forward with many awards from AUSA National. 

“Westelcom’s commitment to this community is demonstrated in their supportive role in my ability to devote myself to this organization.” Stated Forcier, on the evening of the event.   “AUSA holds a tremendous amount of importance, both locally and Nationwide, however, my heart is here in Watertown.  I feel honored to be able to aid such a courageous group of men and women.”

“We are dedicated to supporting our local troops.” explains Westelcom Vice President Paul Barton.  “Michael’s ability to be a value to AUSA is important to us.  His philanthropist nature compliments our corporate mission here in Watertown