ACEN real news now: Brigadier General Steve Richie Joins AeroGroup, Inc.
SARASOTA, Fla., May 22, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AeroGroup, Inc., a Nevada
corporation that is under a Letter of Intent to be acquired by American
Communications Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB:ACEN), announced today that recently
retired Brigadier General Steve Richie has joined AeroGroup, Inc. as its
President effective as of May 21, 2001.
Brigadier General Richie, the US Air Force's only Vietnam Fighter Ace, is the
only US Air Force pilot in American history to have downed five (5) MIG-21's.
Brigadier General Richie flew more than 800 combat hours during 339 missions in
the skies over Southeast Asia in the F-4 Phantom. His decorations include the
Air Force Cross (the nation's second highest award), four (4) Silver Stars, ten
(10) Distinguished Flying Crosses, and twenty-five (25) Air Medals.
Brigadier General Richie is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy
where he also was the starting running back on the Falcon football team. He
played his final game for the Falcons in the 1963 Gator Bowl. Brigadier General
Richie was also named to the "Outstanding Young Men of America" in 1973, and was
inducted into the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame in 1997.
"Brigadier General Richie brings the recognition, experience, leadership,
ability, and reputation for accomplishment that will be a key factor in
AeroGroup's growth and future success," stated Mr. Mark Daniels, Executive
Director of AeroGroup, Inc.
Certain statements included in this press release are forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Actual results could differ materially from such statements expressed or implied
herein. Factors that might cause such a difference include, among others,
competitive pressures, the company's ability to successfully implement traffic,
constantly changing technology, associated with recently formed entities. As a
result, this press release should be read in conjunction with the Company's
periodic filings with the SEC.
For additional information please visit the website at www.aerogroupinc.com and
contact Mr. Steve Wagoner at 941.341.0136 or email at swagoner@tbfcorp.net.
CONTACT: American Communications Enterprises Inc., Sarasota
Steve Wagoner, 941/341-0136
swagoner@tbfcorp.net
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