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Hooray! I just caught part of a radio station promo from station 'HANK FM' while driving south of San Jose, California.The radio station is inviting it's listeners to call in and say just what they appreciate about our soldiers. The disc jockey asked that listeners call in with specific stories about soldiers they admire, qualities that make a good soldier, and the ways that soldiers support our quality of life etc. There was some tie in with a Denny's promotion - possibly Denny's donating meals to troops or but I am not sure. It was so good to hear -...

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2009 – For the last five years, the California-based troop-support group, Their Angels, have met every first Saturday, monthly, to pack civilian care packages and write letters of support to send to deployed troops. On May 2, the volunteers brought together 100 people in honor of Military Appreciation Month. Army Sgt. First Class Luis Green talks to Their Angels volunteers at the Military Appreciation Month ceremony held at Hilltop Church of Christ in Richmond, Calif., May 2, 2009. The volunteers expressed their gratitude to Green for his service.   (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. “We...

Gathering of Eagles and Eagles Up has announced this year’s plans for Recruiter Appreciation Day. Armed Forces Day is on Saturday, May 16, but GoE is dedicating the whole week, May 11 to May 16, to Recruiter Appreciation Day. The whole week will give everyone a chance to better plan their Day. The GoE link has a lot of great ideas so be sure to look at it, especially if you are new to this. There have been several One FReeper Recruiter Appreciation visits in the past so don’t think you need a group. Just do it. If the recruiting...

House Judiciary Committee chairman, democrat John Conyers Jr of Michigan, and HJC member, Maxine Waters, have each given their endorsements to the Revolutionary Communist Party movement/organization, "World Can't Wait--Drive Out the Bush Regime" (they'll probably be dropping the "Drive Out the Bush Regime" portion of their name soon). In fact, Conyers even gave a speech to the group. The RCP calls for an armed communist overthrow of the United States. Click on the WCW link just below and see: "Endorsers of the Call to Drive Out the Bush Regime Include". Conyers' endorsement appears right after Ward Churchill's. Al Sharpton's, Maxine...

New York, Nov.25 : Alaska Governor and Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin is now being feted by conservatives across the country for inspiring millions of Americans to fight for common sense and conservative principles. According to CBS, a conservative political action committee will begin running ads in Alaska and on national television this week honoring Palin. Timed for Thanksgiving, the ads (there are two 60-second versions and two 30-second ones) feature the PAC's officials thanking Palin for her candidacy. "Governor Palin inspired millions of Americans by fighting for common sense conservative principles in a positive and uplifting manner," said Sal...

The undersigned military service personnel hereby express their heartfelt appreciation for your honor, integrity, and courage in support of victory in Iraq. You have supported our mission to bring democracy to Iraq when it was politically unpopular and the path was difficult. Your perseverance in the face of adversity has dealt a serious blow to Al-Qaeda and the ideology behind the 9/11 attacks while setting the course of freedom for millions in the Middle East. You have earned our respect and gratitude.

DETROIT, May 5, 2008 – Patriotism was in full gear at the Chrysler headquarters today, as hundreds gathered inside the star-spangled atrium of the automaker’s main hub to honor America’s men and women in uniform. Robert Nardelli, chairman and chief executive officer of Chrysler, signs a 5-Star Military Support Agreement on May 5, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich., pledging the automaker's commitment to continue supporting employees who are called into active military service. Defense Department photo by John J. Kruzel  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. On the tiered floors of the glass-enclosed plaza here, employees hung over railings...

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2008 – Away from the rigors of combat last night on an evening dedicated to their selfless service, the only shootout troops worried about was between dueling National Hockey League teams. During Military Appreciation Night at the Verizon Center here, the Washington Capitals honored some 5,000 servicemembers and their families with free admission and hosted dozens of wounded warriors from military hospitals. From the giant high-definition screen hanging from the arena's ceiling, shout-outs to servicemembers and videos featuring troops and hockey pros projected onto some 18,000 fans attending the Capitals-New York Islanders contest. At a pre-game...

Bill and Elaine Nolan paid top dollar when they bought their Tiburon house a few years ago at the height of real estate frenzy. Now, of course, the market is cooling rapidly. So Bill Nolan, who deals with money all day long as a partner in an investment management firm, wanted to diversify. He turned to a startup based on a new concept: Let homeowners tap their equity without taking on debt.

Because some of the Military recruiting offices are closed on Saturday, and also because some of us went to them today, I am starting this thread early for all who participate to add their pictures and stories of support for our Military Recruiters.

The Walter Reed MOAB was honored to be placed over the entrance to a local Olney/Laytonsville, MD., restaurant, Dave's American Bistro, for their day long celebration. Dave's American Bistro is located at 5500 Olney-Laytonsville Road, MD Rte. 108, just down the road from the Olney FReeps. The owner (BELOW LEFT in blue), who disavows any family relation to the "sheehag", Kevin Sheehan, along with his better half, Judy (BELOW RIGHT in yellow/blue stripe), opened the restaurant to all military personal for a day of free food, beer and music. But the idea started when he learned Maryland National guard Units,...

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2007 – The Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team is using its May 6 game against the New York Mets to say thank you to the nation’s troops. The team has declared May 6 “Military Appreciation Day,” and is providing free game tickets to all holders of a valid military identification card. The Diamondbacks also are providing a way for fans to e-mail messages of support to servicemembers. People can voice their appreciation by going to amerciasupportsyou@dbacks.com. America Supports You is a Defense Department program that connects citizens and corporations with members of the military and their families...

Requested to post and update you all on ORA.Less than two weeks into this important effort, and with a month still to go, we already have over 125 commitments across 37 states! Plus hundreds of inquiries on top of that, and I know at least a few state coordinators are working on efforts behind the scenes. Although I know it will change, as of right now we do not yet have ORA (Operation Recruiter Appreciation) representation from: AR, DC, DE, ID, KS, LA, MT, NE, NM, OR, RI, SD, WI, WY, Pizza has been a very popular selection (who doesn't...

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2006 -- Today kicks off Military Families Appreciation Month, an annual tribute to the family members who, President Bush and other U.S. and military leaders frequently recognize, serve the country alongside their loved ones in uniform. The month-long observance, with events planned at Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps bases around the world and in communities nationwide, highlights the contributions and sacrifices military family members make every day. Bush thanked families for that service during an Oct. 28 visit to Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. “As the president of the United States, I want to...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2006 -- Before a White House meeting with President Bush this afternoon, grassroots troop-support groups learned what their work means to servicemembers during a luncheon here hosted by America Supports You, a Defense Department program highlighting America’s support of the nation’s servicemembers. Bailey Reese, 10, of Niceville, Fla., founded Hero Hugs after seeing what the National Guard was doing in response to Hurricane Katrina. She wanted servicemembers to know they're appreciated. She and several other America Supports You groups met with President Bush at the White House on Oct. 20. Photo by Samantha L. Quigley  '(Click photo...