Thank You!
Sunday, December 16th, 2007
A holiday message from FreedomsWatch.org
A holiday message from FreedomsWatch.org
Archive for the 'Support' Category
Thank You!
What can you do?
Sunday, December 16th, 2007
Walt Mueller has sent over 580 care packages to troops over the last four years. However, this is not a competition and every little bit counts. Sometimes a simple letter makes all the difference.
“Eight-year-old Tye Brown-Wolf is just one of the many kids reaching out to soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. Like other local kids, he writes letters to put in packages that Walt Mueller, as part of the Summit County Rotary Club, sends.“
Walt Mueller has sent over 580 care packages to troops over the last four years. However, this is not a competition and every little bit counts. Sometimes a simple letter makes all the difference.
“Eight-year-old Tye Brown-Wolf is just one of the many kids reaching out to soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. Like other local kids, he writes letters to put in packages that Walt Mueller, as part of the Summit County Rotary Club, sends.“
Please don’t forget the USO this holiday season
Saturday, December 1st, 2007
The USO has always done wonderful things for the men and women of the armed forces. If you feel nervous about giving to small-time charities, you can always go to the source. The USO receives the majority of any donations made by our family and can offer additional resources to find the perfect Charity for you. Visit the USO or the Charity Navigator to help guide you make an informed decision.
The USO has always done wonderful things for the men and women of the armed forces. If you feel nervous about giving to small-time charities, you can always go to the source. The USO receives the majority of any donations made by our family and can offer additional resources to find the perfect Charity for you. Visit the USO or the Charity Navigator to help guide you make an informed decision.
Washington State Ecourages Red on Fridays
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
Political statement or not, it make me feel good when politicians make a push to support our troops. Governor Chris Gregoire encourages residents of Washington State to wear red on fridays.
Political statement or not, it make me feel good when politicians make a push to support our troops. Governor Chris Gregoire encourages residents of Washington State to wear red on fridays.
FedEx to deliver Christmas trees to military
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007
“FedEx Corp. and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation have officially kicked off the annual “Trees for Troops” program in Columbus, Ohio.
The program gives more than 20,000 trees to activated service members and their families stationed overseas. ”
“FedEx Corp. and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation have officially kicked off the annual “Trees for Troops” program in Columbus, Ohio.
The program gives more than 20,000 trees to activated service members and their families stationed overseas. ”
US pulling 3,000 troops from Iraq
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007
“The U.S. military is sending 3,000 soldiers home from Diyala province, the second large unit to leave Iraq as troop levels are cut after a 30,000-strong “surge” earlier this year.Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, will not be replaced by a new unit when they leave the ethnically and religiously mixed province north of Baghdad by January, U.S. military officials said on Tuesday.”
“The U.S. military is sending 3,000 soldiers home from Diyala province, the second large unit to leave Iraq as troop levels are cut after a 30,000-strong “surge” earlier this year.Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, will not be replaced by a new unit when they leave the ethnically and religiously mixed province north of Baghdad by January, U.S. military officials said on Tuesday.”
Students write letters to troops in Afghanistan
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007
“More than 70 students in kindergarten through sixth-grade gathered in the project room at Mesquite Elementary Thursday to write letters to U.S. troops in the Arizona National Guard 1-158 Bushmasters Battalion in Afghanistan.Brightly-colored world maps and pictures of several troops lay at each table, along with a crayons, pencils and neatly printed stationery.
“Does anyone here have a loved one that is serving in another country?” asks Maria Longley, Mesquite Elementary Kids Care Club Coordinator.”
“More than 70 students in kindergarten through sixth-grade gathered in the project room at Mesquite Elementary Thursday to write letters to U.S. troops in the Arizona National Guard 1-158 Bushmasters Battalion in Afghanistan.Brightly-colored world maps and pictures of several troops lay at each table, along with a crayons, pencils and neatly printed stationery.
“Does anyone here have a loved one that is serving in another country?” asks Maria Longley, Mesquite Elementary Kids Care Club Coordinator.”
Veterans day is tomorrow
Saturday, November 10th, 2007
Here are some links detailing what people across america are doing to support our troops:
Here are some links detailing what people across america are doing to support our troops:
Helping our troops look sharp.
Saturday, November 10th, 2007
It was announced yesterday that Schick will donate over 600,000 razors to the USO for distribution to troops.
It was announced yesterday that Schick will donate over 600,000 razors to the USO for distribution to troops.
Can we support the troops but not the war?
Saturday, November 10th, 2007
“For many there is a dichotomy surrounding the question of supporting our troops while attempting to maintain a stance against the Iraq War. Someone near to you serving in Iraq will probably least understand the sentiment as their efforts to help stabilize Iraq while attempting to rid the country of the terrorist groups the war invited in is very hard to see. Many families and friends see the support of one being somehow connected to the support of the other.”
“For many there is a dichotomy surrounding the question of supporting our troops while attempting to maintain a stance against the Iraq War. Someone near to you serving in Iraq will probably least understand the sentiment as their efforts to help stabilize Iraq while attempting to rid the country of the terrorist groups the war invited in is very hard to see. Many families and friends see the support of one being somehow connected to the support of the other.”
