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Be A Hero...To A Hero A Message from Pete and Pam Wright As a result, we spent a great deal of time on the Internet. We wanted to learn all we could about how ordinary people - like us and you - can support the servicemen and women who are serving in these countries far from home. Continue to read this message from Pete and Pam Wright. Why Should We Help? Thousands of US soldiers say they are grateful for letters and packages they receive from family and friends. But it is the support from strangers that they find astounding.
Check these websites to learn how you can help.
Tell Them Thanks - Service members sign up for support and one of our members "adopts" them throughout their deployment. Click the link to adopt a service member or be adopted. You will also be able to "Thank the Families" of service members. Operation Gratitude - This all-volunteer organization sends care packages to individual service members deployed overseas, they want to lift troops' morale and put smiles on their faces - a great way to say "thank you."
Guard Family - Click your state. You will find a contact name and number for the Family Assistance Center or Family Readiness Group in your area. Staff at these centers love to have offers of assistance for deployed soldiers and their families. Adopt A Platoon - Jason tell us about troops in the field "who have nothing." You won't find a better way to support a small group than by Adopting a platoon. Any Soldier - Want to support a soldier who is in harm's way, but have no idea about what to send, who to send it to, or how to send it? Here's how.
Give2TheTroops® - a group that includes military troops, family members, companies, organizations, schools, volunteers and donors who want to support our troops.
Soldiers' Angels - Soldiers' Angels supports tens of thousands of American Service Members stationed around the world. The numbers grow daily. Soldiers' Angels are dedicated to supporting service members during and after their deployments. The Hugs Project -The Hugs Project, started June, 2004 in Oklahoma by Ray and Karen Stark, is a non profit 501 C 3 organization that makes cool ties (affectionately nicknamed "hugs" since they go around the neck) to help keep our troops and allies cool during the summer and warm during the winter. Operation Mail From Home - Everyone Needs Mail from Home! Operation Uplink - Donate a calling card to help servicemembers stay in touch with their families. Military and Government Support - A few of the military and government support programs focused on helping our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, Marines and National Guardsmen. America Reaches Out: Citizen Support Groups by state. Have your class adopt a servicemember or a unit as pen pals. Use this project as an English lesson, letter writing skills practice, geography facts, art project, etc. Operation Kids 4 Troops started in the classroom of TSGT Spencer C. Cluff, a high school teacher (Human Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology) in Oklahoma City and an Air Force Reservist with the 507th Medical Squadron at Tinker AFB. Many schoolchildren have had their lives deeply touched during this time of war. For DOD Support to Civilian Schools Educating Military Children and Resources, please go to the Military and DoD Special Education page. Teachers Learn How Kids Can Support the Troops.
Messages from the Kids - As our troops help children in Iraq and Afghanistan, find out what kids can do to support these troops. Tips for Writing a "Thank You" Letter to a Soldier. You'll find a sample of a thank you letter you can write to a soldier.
The Wrightslaw Team says a special "thank you" to Ms. Mayfield's fourth grade class for their wonderful letters.
Girl Scout Troop 51181 "Thank you for doing the job of an American Soldier..." The Perry Family, Ladera Ranch, CA Your great letters were sent to soldiers in the 5/2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1-17th IN BN in Afghanistan. Hero Hugs - Scrapbookers help 10-year-old Bailey Reese, founder and president of Hero Hugs. Click here to help send A Million Thanks to our troops. What Troops Miss Most
... the freedom to go somewhere and feel safe ... wearing something pink ... fresh butter and milk..."
Troops say they miss their families most.
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