Armed Forces Foundation Names Aaron's, Inc. Humanitarian of the Year

ATLANTA, March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Armed Forces Foundation (AFF) announced today that Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) has been selected to receive the organization's Bill and Beverly Young Humanitarian of the Year Award. The honor recognizes a company's commitment to serving the nation's men and women in uniform.

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The award will be presented this evening at the 6th Annual AFF Congressional Gala, hosted by Senior Congressional members. Ken Butler, Aaron's, Inc. Chief Operating Officer, will accept the award on the company's behalf. Aaron's was nominated by service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center, then selected by a committee of the Executive Board of the AFF.

"Aaron's exercises its support of our nation's military to the fullest extent, and it's apparent in everything they do," said Patricia Driscoll, AFF President and Executive Director. "Selecting Aaron's as this year's Humanitarian of the Year was a no brainer, and we have no doubt they will live up to the recognition this year and beyond."

"The AFF is an outstanding organization, and it is a highest honor to be named Humanitarian of the Year," said Robin Loudermilk, Aaron's President and CEO.  "What we give to the military is miniscule in comparison to what they give us, but we hope our example encourages other companies and individuals to offer their support as we have. Together, our affect would be tremendous."

This was the first year the AFF Executive Board committee was faced with an unbreakable tie. As a result, Aaron's shares this year's Humanitarian of the Year distinction with the NASCAR Corporation.

About Aaron's, Inc.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has more than 1,700 Company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. Founded in 1955 by entrepreneur R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr. and headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron's has been publicly traded since 1982. For more information, visit www.aaronsinc.com.

About Armed Forces Foundation

In 2001 the Armed Forces Foundation (AFF) was established as a 501(c)3 organization under the U.S. Department of Defense's America Supports You program. AFF offers vital assistance to active-duty and retired personnel, National Guard, Reserve Components and military families as they cope with difficult circumstances. Through a multitude of programs the Armed Forces Foundation assists military families with utilities and rent; hotel and travel costs; holiday gifts for military children; and therapeutic recreational activities. The Armed Forces Foundation has been recognized by the President of the United States, the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Education and the Department of Energy for its dedication to America's Service Members. For more information on our Foundation or to aid us in our mission please visit us at our website, www.armedforcesfoundation.org.

SOURCE Armed Forces Foundation

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