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Issued by Million Air.

February 8, 2010

NASA astronauts present patch to front line employees of Million Air

Astronauts Mission Specialist Jose Hernandez and Commander Rick "C.J." Sturkow of NASA's Discovery STS-128 mission were welcomed to Million Air headquarters in Houston, Texas to present a specially designed Million Air patch which accompanied them into space. The idea was conceived by NASA research pilot Nebojsa "Solo" Solunac who also joined in the presentation.

"Solo" Solunac, a long time Million Air customer and friend wanted to do something special for the Million Air front line teams who service NASA aircraft. "As a NASA pilot, I frequent many FBO's on a weekly basis. After visiting Million Air Topeka for the first time and subsequent Million Air FBOs since, my experience has been so impactful that I wanted to do something special to recognize the Million Air family of front line employees. Their commitment to outstanding professionalism serves our mission's efforts with expertise and care. I wanted to thank them in a spectacular way so I turned to my friend Astronaut Jose Hernandez to help make it happen." said Mr. Solunac. Subsequently, designs were submitted by employees across the Million Air network and the patch was created and delivered to the crew of STS-128 in Florida before their launch on August 28, 2009.

On February 4, 2010, the patch was presented by all three NASA crew members in Houston and streamed live to all Million Air locations. Line service professional Mark Rodriguez of Million Air Houston accepted the patch on behalf of all the front line employees throughout the Million Air network. Mark stated "It is truly an honor to accept this patch on behalf of the entire team. I know this will fuel the enthusiasm and pride this patch represents."

Mission Specialist Jose Hernandez and Commander Rick "C.J." Sturkow also presented a US Flag which flew onboard the STS-128 mission to Million Air CEO, Roger Woolsey. Mr. Woolsey accepted both and added, "It's a true testament that professionalism and exceptional service exists in the hands of every one of our front line employees and what makes Million Air what it is today."