For Release: Dec 5, 2006

CNN's 'Warrior One' on Site as Intrepid
Readies to Sail

CNN's Warrior One, an Iraq War Hummer refurbished by the crew of TLC's Overhaulin' program, will be on-site in New York City for the anticipated move of the aircraft carrier Intrepid from its berth at Pier 86 in Manhattan. Warrior One will be on display at Pier 84 beginning at 7 a.m. (ET).

The towing of the Intrepid marks the ninth major stop for the Hummer, which has been on a tour of military bases and other stops across the country prior to being auctioned off by Barrett Jackson in January 2007 with proceeds benefiting the Fisher House Foundation (www.fisherhouse.org), an organization that builds "comfort homes" for families of hospitalized military personnel.

In 1943, the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier was commissioned for service in World War II and went on to serve as a primary recovery vessel for NASA and then in Vietnam. In 1979, the late Zachary Fisher saved the decommissioned Intrepid from being sent the scrap yard and turned it into one of the exhibits as part of the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum complex. Fisher founded the Fisher House Foundation in 1990.

This summer, Overhaulin' took the Hummer to the show's workshop in Irvine, Calif. Crews overhauled the Hummer's engine and body. Airbrush artists painted images of journalists and military men onto the vehicle as a tribute to those who served during the war in Iraq or covered the war.

CNN producers, video journalists and correspondents used the vehicle when they were embedded with the First Battalion, 7th Marines in the war in Iraq in 2003. The vehicle came under heavy fire near Baghdad in April 2003.

CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company, is one of the world's most respected and trusted sources for news and information. Its reach extends to nine cable and satellite television networks; one private place-based network; two radio networks; wireless devices around the world; four Web sites, including CNN.com, the first major news and information Web site; CNN Pipeline, an on-demand broadband video service; CNN Newsource, the world's most extensively syndicated news service; and partnerships for four television networks and one Web site.

CONTACTS:

Megan Mahoney Atlanta 404/827-3693
megan.mahoney@cnn.com

Carolyn Disbrow 212/275.7901
carolyn.disbrow@cnn.com

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For Release: Dec. 1, 2006

CNN’s ‘Warrior One’ Travels to Philadelphia to Salute Army-Navy Game

CNN’s Warrior One, an Iraq War Hummer refurbished by the crew of TLC’s Overhaulin’ program, will participate in the “Army-Navy Salute” festivities at Philadelphia ’s Penn Landing on Saturday, Dec. 2, before the classic Army-Navy football game. Warrior One will be on display at the corner of Columbus Boulevard and Market Street for the afternoon.

The Army-Navy game marks the eighth major stop for the Hummer, which has been on a tour of military bases and other stops across the country prior to being auctioned off by Barrett Jackson in January 2007 with proceeds benefiting the Fisher House Foundation (www.fisherhouse.org), an organization that builds “comfort homes” for families of hospitalized military personnel.

The storied Army-Navy football rivalry began in 1890 and has been playing at a neutral field in Philadelphia since 1899.

This summer, Overhaulin’ took the Hummer to the show’s workshop in Irvine , Calif. Crews overhauled the Hummer’s engine and body. Airbrush artists painted images of journalists and military men onto the vehicle as a tribute to those who served during the war in Iraq or covered the war.

CNN producers, video journalists and correspondents used the vehicle when they were embedded with the First Battalion, 7th Marines in the war in Iraq in 2003. The vehicle came under heavy fire near Baghdad in April 2003.

CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company, is one of the world’s most respected and trusted sources for news and information. Its reach extends to nine cable and satellite television networks; one private place-based network; two radio networks; wireless devices around the world; four Web sites, including CNN.com, the first major news and information Web site; CNN Pipeline, an on-demand broadband video service; CNN Newsource, the world’s most extensively syndicated news service; and partnerships for four television networks and one Web site.

CONTACTS:

Megan Mahoney
Atlanta 404/827-3693
megan.mahoney@cnn.com

Mara Gassmann
Washington , D.C. 202/515-2950
mara.gassmann@cnn.com

Christine Pietz
New York 212/275-8067
christine.pietz@cnn.com

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For Release: Nov. 10, 2006

‘Warrior One’ Rides in Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Miss.

CNN’s Warrior One, an Iraq War Hummer refurbished by the crew of TLC’s Overhaulin’ program, will participate in this year’s Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Miss., on Saturday, Nov 11. The parade begins at 11 a.m. (CT) and will travel north on Porter Avenue.

After Warrior One’s tour of military bases and other sites across the country, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Co., a premiere classic car auction house, will auction the vehicle on Jan. 20, 2007, at the auction company’s headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. Proceeds will go to the Fisher House™ Foundation (www.fisherhouse.org), an organization that builds “comfort homes” for families of hospitalized military personnel.

CNN producers, video journalists and correspondents used the Hummer when they were embedded with the First Battalion, 7th Marines in the war in Iraq in 2003. The vehicle came under heavy fire near Baghdad in April 2003.

This summer, Overhaulin’ took the Hummer to the show’s workshop in Irvine, Calif. Crews overhauled the Hummer’s engine and body and installed an extensive entertainment system that includes a DVD player, four LCD monitors and a state-of-the-art sound system. Airbrush artists painted images of journalists and military men and women onto the vehicle as a tribute to those who served during the war in Iraq or covered the war.

The Overhaulin’ program featuring the Hummer will premiere on TLC on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).

CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company, is one of the world’s most respected and trusted sources for news and information. Its reach extends to nine cable and satellite television networks; one private place-based network; two radio networks; wireless devices around the world; four Web sites, including CNN.com, the first major news and information Web site; CNN Pipeline, an on-demand broadband video service; CNN Newsource, the world’s most extensively syndicated news service; and partnerships for four television networks and one Web site.  

CONTACTS:

Megan Mahoney Atlanta 404/827-3693
megan.mahoney@cnn.com
404/915-6075

Jennifer Martin Biloxi 404/307-4649
jennifer.martin@cnn.com

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For Release: Nov. 7, 2006

‘Warrior One’ Rolls into Keesler Air Base
in Biloxi, Miss.

CNN’s Warrior One, an Iraq War Hummer refurbished by the crew of TLC’s Overhaulin’ program, will be on display on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (CT) at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Miss. The visit to Keesler marks the Hummer’s fourth stop on a tour of military bases and other sites across the country. The Hummer will be displayed near the Army and Air Force Exchange mini-mall on the base.

This event is open Department of Defense card holders and to the news media.

CNN producers, video journalists and correspondents used the vehicle when they were embedded with the First Battalion, 7th Marines in the war in Iraq in 2003. The vehicle came under heavy fire near Baghdad in April 2003.

This summer, Overhaulin’ took the Hummer to the show’s workshop in Irvine, Calif. Crews overhauled the Hummer’s engine and body and installed an extensive entertainment system that includes a DVD player, four LCD monitors and a state-of-the-art sound system. Airbrush artists painted images of journalists and military men and women onto the vehicle as a tribute to those who served during the war in Iraq or covered the war.

After Warrior One’s tour of military bases and other sites across the country, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Co., a premiere classic car auction house, will auction the vehicle on Jan. 20, 2007, at the auction company’s headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. Proceeds will go to the Fisher House™ Foundation (www.fisherhouse.org), an organization that builds “comfort homes” for families of hospitalized military personnel.

The Overhaulin’ episode featuring Warrior One is scheduled for 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, on TLC.

CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company, is one of the world’s most respected and trusted sources for news and information. Its reach extends to nine cable and satellite television networks; one private place-based network; two radio networks; wireless devices around the world; four Web sites, including CNN.com, the first major news and information Web site; CNN Pipeline, an on-demand broadband video service; CNN Newsource, the world’s most extensively syndicated news service; and partnerships for four television networks and one Web site.  

CONTACTS:

Jennifer Martin Biloxi 404/307-4649
jennifer.martin@cnn.com

Megan Mahoney Atlanta 404/827-3693
megan.mahoney@cnn.com

Master Sgt. Roger Drinnon Keesler Air Base 228/377-2783 roger.drinnon@keesler.af.mil

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