in 2004, uso of metropolitan washington awarded the wwe the first "legacy of hope" award for their extensive support of their troops and the uso’s operation care package program. in 2006, wwe received the "secretary of defense exceptional public service" award. it was presented to wwe chairman, vince mcmahon and other wrestlers. upon receiving the award, mcmahon handed it to wrestler, john "bradshaw" layfield (jbl), noting that the idea of the tribute to the troops was his original idea. wwe also received recognition from general casey, the commander of multinational forces iraq. the wwe generally stays for three days.