Red, white and blue turned the Lenovo executive headquarters in Morrisville into a patriotic playground on Wednesday.

Lenovo is not a “Chinese computer company,” as international media often describes the growing technology giant.

It’s international, and a growing part of that conglomerate has deep U.S. roots, dating back to IBM’s PC business which was based in the Triangle and Lenovo acquired nearly a decade ago.

Lenovo employees showed that U.S. tie-in again Wednesday by preparing thousands of care packages for U.S. military personnel. But Lenovo’s commitment goes far deeper than that. And the company deserves a salute for its efforts that came just in time for Memorial Day.

Jay Parker, the head of North American operations for Lenovo, visited WRAL TV on Wednesday morning for a live interview not to discuss Lenovo’s just-released record earnings report but to talk about the company’s commitment to veterans. (Watch the video online.

Lenovo works hand-in-hand wit the USO to provide technology and other benefits to veterans. This is a long-standing commitment.

For example, the USO’s Warrior and Family Center in Washington, D.C. recently received donated Lenovo technology. That center is intended to support wounded vets recovering at nearby Walter Reed National Military Center.

“Technology Centers” set up at RDU International Airport, at Fort Bragg, in Washington and other locations run by the USO also received Lenovo hardware and support.

On Wednesday, Lenovo employees responded to a request from the USO for “care packages.” More than 6,000 were assembled – triple the number from a year ago.

“Lenovo and its employees are leaders in their commitment to the communities they live and work in. Their concern for these communities extends to our brave military and their families,” said John Falkenbury, president of the USO of North Carolina, in a statement about the effort.

“Taking time to help the USO of North Carolina prepare for inevitable deployments by creating care packages with essential items to make their departure more comfortable is a testament to their community involvement, and making moments that count for our troops and families.”

So here’s a deserved salute to Lenovo, which is NOT a “Chinese computer company.”

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