Media Advisory

Gold Star Chili Serves a Taste of Home to Local Soldier Returning from Last Tour of Duty in Afghanistan
Williamsburg native returns from Iraq to celebrate with family and friends

CINCINNATI, OH-May 21, 2008 - WHAT Reception at the Gold Star Chili in Burlington, KY to celebrate the homecoming of Burlington native Sergeant Chad Conrad, returning from his last tour of duty serving as a SGT and Team Leader/Gunner in Afghanistan.

Gold Star Chili will host Conrad and 5 of his closest friends and family as a thank you for his commitment and service to our country. The celebration is part of Gold Star?s Serving Our Troops program to honor returning soldiers and their families. To date, Gold Star has recognized nearly 60 service men and women and served more than 350 complimentary meals to honor them. Friends and family members interested in applying for a reception for someone who will/has returned home from serving in a U.S. military branch can visit www.goldstarchili.com.

WHO Sergeant Chad Conrad, US Army ? National Reserves
SGT Conrad has returned home this month from his final tour of duty for the US Army-National Reserves in Afghanistan. He has served in the National Guard for 6-1/2 years. He has served missions in Afghanistan with the Provincial Reconstruction Team. During his service, he has earned various awards including: Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Combat Action Badge. SGT Conrad earned his bachelor?s degree in 2006 from Eastern Kentucky University and is a graduate of Conner High School.

WHEN Wednesday, May 28, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m.

WHERE 2355 Burlington Pike in Burlington, KY
Call 859-586-6593 for directions.

HOW Interviews are available with Sergeant Chad Conrad and his family as well as Marc Rulli, owner of the Gold Star Chili restaurant in Burlington. Please contact Strata-G Communications for more information or to schedule an interview.

ABOUT GOLD STAR CHILI
Gold Star Chili, the official chili of the Cincinnati Bengals, was established in 1965 by the four Daoud brothers. The first Gold Star Chili was located in Mt. Washington, and it was here that the brothers settled on what has become one of Cincinnati's classic tastes, and the recipe for Cincinnati-style chili was born. To this day, the spice blend is a closely guarded secret. Gold Star now has more than 100 restaurants located throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and operates concessions at Paul Brown Stadium, Children's Hospital, and the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. To join the Gold Star Chili eClub or for more information, please visit www.goldstarchili.com.

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