'America Supports You' Launches (please read and pass to friends and family)

America Supports You ^ | Nov. 19, 2004 | Defense

[Former Military Chick]

WASHINGTON, – "America Supports You," a nationwide Department of Defense program, that spotlights what Americans are doing in support of U.S. military men and women serving at home and abroad launched here today.

[Former Military Chick]

Lets help this get a huge kick off!

[itslex71]

We signed up for Adopt-A-Soldier through OperationAC.com and just got our assigned soldier yesterday. We're so excited to be able to show our support and appreciation to someone in our armed forces. Woo hoo!

[HiJinx]

Bump!

[spiralsue]

My husband and I adopted two soldiers through Operation A/C; one who has email has become a friend for life. We sent him a ton of stuff. He wanted homemade chocolate chip cookies so we wrapped 12 dozen cookies in packs of four in cellophane, then stacked the packets in Gladware with a tight lid and put that inside a big Ziploc bag. I think we used six of the largest Gladware thingies we could find. When he received the cookies about five weeks after we mailed them, he said not a single one was broken. We also sent about 36 pairs of white socks -- they need them for PT -- along with all kinds of hygiene items, powdered Gatorade, DEET, and pounds of delicious nuts. We used the list from their web site. We have another soldier for whom we have no email address but we sent him two huge boxes of similar stuff and I am on pins and needles waiting to hear from him. My first guy is so humble and sweet. Only 25 years old with two kids, one just born last month. He was so very thankful to read how we were working to re-elect Pres Bush. When we told him how much we supported what the soldiers are doing, he wrote back that he wished all Americans could see the good work they are doing and appreciate it. Of course he knows the media is not on our side. It is wonderful to have an adopted soldier (or two). My 78-year-old mother told me about how everyone sacrificed during WWII and now no one seems willing to help out. We spent approx. $1,000 between the two guys and we are not "rich." We both have good jobs but not high salaries. I know, we're slackers! Tee hee. We considered the money OUR Christmas gifts. It truly is better to give. Anyway, these guys really need our support to counteract the MSM and other unAmerican groups out there undermining our security.
God Bless the USA and the US Military!!!!!
~S~

[talleyman]

Bump!

[rep-always]

You are wonderful. I am getting involved in Tony Snow's Wounded Warrior Project. God bless you.

[spiralsue]

Thank you... Any wonderfulness is a direct result of knowing these brave young men are protecting me, my loved-ones and our American way of life. Thanks again.
~S~

[Americanwolf]

Former Military Chick.... Thank you for the excellent post.

Myself and some of my fellow freepers have started a group here in Arizona (sorry folks shameless plug time.) Called the Arizona Patriots. We are doing care packages for the troops that are from here in Arizona . For those that are involved I sent a quick message out to the website the FMC has linked to stating what we are doing.

I just want to say in reading and seeing what indviduals are doing to support our troops what you are doing is as important to them as the support they get from the military. The folks that are putting their lives on the line need to know that we are behind them every step of the way, this is one of the few ways that you can let them know. From a Vet that knows the importance of the support that you get from home, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my breathern that are still out protecting our freedom.

No matter what you give, how little or how much it means the world to a soldier far away from home. God Bless our fighting men and God Bless America.

[HiJinx]

Well said, my FRiend...well said.

I think the more we plug our organizations, the more support we're going to get. I wonder how many folks in the Valley even know we (you guys) exist?

Someone who has really helped Proud Patriots get the word out is the military affairs reporter with a TV station in the Hampton, VA area. It might not be a bad idea to tell your local Fox affiliate what you're doing for NMCB7.

[Americanwolf]

Hijinx,

as always an excellent idea... actually AWB and I are working on something that we can send to all the media outlets here in valley to give an idea of what we are doing.. I hope that we can at least pick up one TV station and at least one of the radio station.

[Baytovin]

Wife and I also just adopted a Soldier and are preparing first package for delivery. Unfortunately, (according to website) there has not been an overwhelming response. I have even sent out dozens of e-mails with website URL to local radio stations, TV stations, etc. try to get publicity on this.

[2Jedismom]

You're gonna have so many jewels in your crown when you get to heaven you won't be able to stand up!

You are doing a great thing!

[Former Military Chick]

Lets give this a huge first day start up **PING**

Please pass on to friends and family!

[sanchmo]

ping

[America's Resolve]

BTTT

[MEG33]

BUMP

[cgk]

bflr

[itslex71]

So glad to hear you have had such a positive experience with Operation A/C and that you have formed such a close relationship with your soldier. I am gonna gather things this weekend to send out on Monday.

Thanks for your suggestions!

[68skylark]

God bless you for what you're doing. It makes waves far beyond what you realize.

[McGavin999]

What's the web address?