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U.S. BANK AWARDS $26,500 GRANT TO DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

IRVING, Texas (January 13, 2015) – U.S. Bank, through the U.S. Bank Foundation, is awarding a $26,500 grant to Defenders of Freedom in Dallas/Fort Worth.

The funds are a general purpose economic opportunity grant. Economic opportunity grants support nonprofit organizations that provide affordable housing, encourage self-sufficiency, and assist economic development.

“U.S. Bank and the Proud to Serve Veterans Committee could not be more proud to be associated with the Defenders of Freedom organization,” said Patrick Law, a market leader for U.S. Bank in Dallas/Fort Worth. “We understand freedom is not free, and appreciate Defenders of Freedom’s diligent efforts on behalf of our nation’s warriors with a focus on employment and total mind and body health and wellness.”

“Defenders of Freedom is deeply appreciative of the continued support U.S. Bank and the U.S. Bank Foundation provides us to help post 9/11 veterans as they transition financially and emotionally with their careers,” said Donna Cranston, chief executive officer of Defenders of Freedom. “‘Bankers in Boots’, the premier program for U.S. Bank’s support of veterans, has made them a leader helping veterans nationwide. We are honored to partner with them in helping veterans transition through emergency assistance and hiring for employment. These funds will ensure we continue our mission in aiding and guiding wounded veterans and their families during their transition.”

About Defenders of Freedom
Defenders of Freedom is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization committed to supporting wounded Troops in their transition to civilian life and empowering all verified Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn with life & career mentoring, job search assistance and general transitioning to the civilian sector. Visit Defenders of Freedom on the web at www.defendersoffreedom.us.

About U.S. Bank

Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with $391 billion in assets as of September 30, 2014, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association, the 5th largest commercial bank in the United States. The Company operates 3,177 banking offices in 25 states and 5,026 ATMs and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at www.usbank.com.

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