Today is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. It is a day to remember those who have sacrificed the most to give us these freedoms we so often take for granted. Recently the Ombudsman of my husband's unit sent out a letter with a few ways we can all help the troops and their families. I thought I would share a couple here.
1) Donate frequent flier miles to Operation Hero Miles for soldiers and sailors on leave and in the hospital. Visit: www.heromiles.org for details.
2) Foster a military pet while their extended family is deployed. Visit www.netpets.org & www.operationnoblefoster.org for more information.
3) Gift from the Homefront is a program where anyone can log in to the AAFES website and purchase gift certificates for our military personnel. These can be as low as $5.00 and addressed to "any service member" around the world. To send a gift, visit the website at www.aafes.com or call 1-877-770-4438.
4) Gift the gift of talk by purchasing phone cards for our troops. Operation Phone Home will send free calling cards with your donation. Visit www.uso.org.
5) A $25.00 donation will sponsor a care package that includes entertainment items, toiletries, disposable cameras, snacks, sunscreen, world-wide calling cards, and other items requested by the troops. You can include a message of support and encouragement. Visit www.usocares.org to help.
6)Send a written message of support to our service members by visiting : www.operationdearabby.net
No matter your opinion of the war, the support for our men and women serving in Iraq and in other areas around the world is crucial to their morale and well being. Put out your flag, and if you get a chance to say "Thanks" to a vet today or at anytime, please do so. It will be much appreciated.
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