THE CW11 AND JEEP JOIN WITH OPERATION GRATITUDE TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH A MASSIVE LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN | About the Station | CW11 New York

THE CW11 AND JEEP JOIN WITH OPERATION GRATITUDE TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH A MASSIVE LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN

THE EXCITEMENT BEGINS AT SHEA STADIUM ON JULY 15th

July 9, 2007 – New York – The CW11/WPIX, Tribune Broadcasting's New York's CW affiliate and the New York Mets have partnered with Jeep to celebrate Operation Gratitude's shipment of 250,000 care packages to U.S. Service Members deployed in combat.

To celebrate this milestone, CW11, the New York Mets, and Jeep are launching the 2007 Letter Writing Campaign in support of Operation Gratitude's mission to lift morale, put a smile on a Service Member's face and express the appreciation of the American people. One lucky writer's letter will be chosen at random to be included in Operation Gratitude's 250,000th package. The winning letter writer and the U.S. Service member who receives Operation Gratitude's 250,000th package will each drive home in a brand new 2007 Jeep Patriot Limited.

Letters to U.S. Military members deployed overseas can be submitted by visiting CW11.com/Jeep. Each letter written through CW11.com/Jeep will serve as an entry form to the contest. One citizen's letter will be chosen at random to be included in Operation Gratitude's 250,000th package. In addition, that winner, along with the member of the military who receives the 250,000thpackage will each drive home in a brand new 2007 Jeep Patriot Limited from the Tri-State Jeep Dealers Association.

Eric Neilsen President of the New York Dealer Association said, "We are proud and humbled to be able to contribute to a great organization like Operation Gratitude that does so much good in support of our troops. The Jeep was originally developed to serve our military and we are very pleased to be able to continue this tradition in a small way."

The Letter Writing Campaign will kick-off at Shea Stadium on Sunday, July 15, 2007 during Military Appreciation Day, a military themed event to honor all U.S. Service Members. During a pre-game ceremony, a Jeep representative will deliver the symbolic keys to the 2007 Jeep Patriot Limited to Operation Gratitude for inclusion in the 250,000th package.

The New York Mets will host Military Appreciation Day presented by Jeep on Sunday July 15th at Shea Stadium. The first 25,000 fans in attendance will receive a Mets cap, courtesy of Jeep. All fans are encouraged to bring items which will be collected into a large "care package" for Operation Gratitude. Acceptable items for donation are phone cards, DVDs, CDs, Beanie Babies, disposable cameras, batteries of all sizes, baseball caps, and sealed lip balm. Stop by Jeep displays at Gates A, C, or E to drop off.

The Jeep Patriot contest will run through September 17th, culminating in a pre-game ceremony held at Shea Stadium on September 30th, to announce the CW11 letter-writer winner and the Troop recipient of the 2007 Jeep Patriot Limiteds.

Fans interested in purchasing tickets for Military Appreciation Day can call 718-507-TIXX or log onto Mets.com or LosMets.com.

OPERATION GRATITUDE Operation Gratitude (www.operationgratitude.com) is the 501 (c) (3), all-volunteer organization that sends care packages of items and letters addressed to individually named U.S. Service Members deployed in hostile overseas regions. Its mission is to lift morale, bring a smile to a service member's face and to express to all troops the appreciation and support of the American people. Since its inception in March 2003, Operation Gratitude has shipped more than 250,000 packages to American troops deployed overseas.

JEEP / JEEP PATRIOT The heroic heritage of Jeep and its dominance of the sport-utility market stretch back 66 years. Jeep is known worldwide for its core values of mastery, authenticity, freedom and adventure. The Jeep Patriot, with excellent fuel efficiency, an affordable price and proven Jeep four-wheel-drive with low-ratio capability, provides an opportunity to expand the brand and attract new buyers around the world. Patriot marks a milestone in the Jeep brand's two-year expansion effort, which has seen the brand grow from three to seven SUVs, including the Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty (Cherokee outside North America), Jeep Compass, the legendary Jeep Wrangler and the all-new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited four-door.

THE CW11/WPIX New York's CW11 (WPIX-TV Channel 11), is the flagship station of The CW Television Network. Founded in 1948 and owned by Tribune Broadcasting, a division of the Tribune Company, WPIX has long been regarded as a groundbreaking station in New York. In September 2006, WPIX became The CW11, and its successful Network programming, award winning news, extensive library of hit movies, first-run programs, off-network sitcom favorites, quality children's programming and public affairs shows, as well as outstanding event coverage, have contributed to the station's success. The CW11 has earned over 150 Emmy Awards, including two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning News Program and multiple Emmy Awards for Outstanding Newscast. The station has been honored with numerous other awards for excellence in reporting, news coverage, public affairs, specials and features. In addition, The CW11 has been the official broadcast television home of the New York Mets since 1999. www.cw11.com.