Support Our Troops

Toward the end of my son´s two-year enlistment in the Army, he was accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point (article, THS news, USMA) where he graduated in May 2005 as the Vice President of his class. He is now a Capt. and is part of The Old Guard stationed in Arlington, Virginia.
(http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070107/NEWS/701070346) (http://www.blackanthem.com/News/toa/Air_assaults_training_reap_success_for_Stallions_Iraqi_Army7353.shtml). He is the bravest and most determined person I´ve ever known.

My brother is a Lt. Col. in the Active (or AGR) Army Reserve. He has dedicated over 17 years serving our country as an officer. He is also a husband and father.
From these two dedicated men, I´ve observed a bravery and loyalty to our country which makes me feel very fortunate to not only be a part of their lives, but fortunate to have them in the military capacity that they serve.

Although these men are very special to me, they are only two of our finest that provide support and safety for our country.

Below you will find links to other sites that provide ways for us to show our support to our military.


http://www.vailveteransprogram.com/ -- The mission of the Vail Veterans Program is to provide recent United States amputee veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts the opportunity to learn to ski or snow board. While focusing on their abilities, not their disabilities, the program offers these young men and women a positive transition to living with their new disability.

Send Online Messages to the Troops--Operation Dear Abby. Published by the Department of Defense, this site allows U.S. citizens to send holiday messages to U.S. Armed Forces troops deployed overseas in the fight against terrorism.

You can send a Military Care Package filled with American spirit. "Patriotism in a Box" care packages. Celebrate those who demonstrate what it means to be a hero! Box decorated with American Flag filled with classic American treats: Cracker Jacks?, Bazooka Bubble Gum?, Hershey's?, Lifesavers?, and more. 25% of profits go to the Taps Organization--Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.

AdoptaPlatoon is a soldier-support grassroots effort that provides morale-lifting mail and care package support to more than 10,000 service members deployed overseas.

Defend America--U.S. Department of Defense News About the War on Terrorism. To sign an On-Line Thank You Note, click on America Pays Tribute to the Troops.

The Salvation Army is part of a group of organizations who are working with the local government and the coalition forces to restore basic community services in and around the town of Al Amarah.

United Service Organizations--The USO mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to uniformed military Personnel.

Official site of the American Red Cross. Here you will find information on needed donations, how to volunteer and news stories on current Red Cross participation worldwide.

The Gift of Life--Donate Blood. Perhaps the easiest way to help--no money necessary and very little time, but this will help so much.

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