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HEALING & SUPPORT
Support the TroopsPractical Ways to Support the TroopsPast wars and the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have impacted countless Americans. Those family and friends directly affected are often motivated to organize and participate in activities that reach out and show their support for the troops. Many Americans who have not been directly impacted by the war also want to do something to support veterans, the troops and their families but sometimes don’t know where to start. There are many things we can do — as individuals and in groups — to help those deployed overseas, from posting a note to the troops on the Internet, to raising money to send kids to camp or organizing a “job jar” of everyday tasks needed by the families of those serving. The following is a list of useful links and ideas about how to get started: America Supports You Americans can show their support by posting a message to the troops, requesting and wearing the program’s free dog tag or finding an organization through which they can donate frequent flyer miles, send gift certificates, help sponsor homes for disabled troops or send letters, messages and care packages. The website provides information about more than150 non-profit organizations dedicated to helping our troops and their families. VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) USO Care Package Program For a $25 dollar donation, Americans can sponsor a care package for a service member who is either en route to an overseas assignment or currently deployed. Each USO Care Package is assembled by volunteers and contains, at a minimum, a 100-minute international calling card, a disposable camera, toiletries, sunscreen and a message of support from a Care Package sponsor. Soldiers’ Angels AnySoldier, Inc. ThanksUSA.org Operation Uplink Cell Phones for Soldiers Hire Vets First – Employer Zone
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Tom Hanks watches the 2004 National Memorial Day Concert with wounded soldiers from the Iraq War only moments after Mr. Hanks paid tribute to all WWII Veterans and the 60th Anniversary of D-Day.
REFLECTIONS “[The 2007] program touched me deeply. My heart weeps for the soldiers and their families. Thanks for honoring them. They deserve it and so much more.” Clare Carter |
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