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U.S. ARMY OFFERS WAYS FOR PUBLIC TO SUPPORT TROOPS WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Army Public Affairs Office receives numerous heart-felt requests from Americans who are seeking ways to show their support for soldiers, especially those serving overseas in this time of war. “At this time of heightened awareness we are hearing from family members, friends and concerned citizens that they want to reach out and show their support for troops deployed overseas,” said Col. Richard H. Breen, Jr., Director of the Army’s Community Relations and Outreach Division. “Knowing this we have identified a variety of outlets that people can use.” These websites represent several organizations sponsoring programs for members of the Armed Forces overseas. While the items and services are not endorsed by the military, these providers help soldiers and their families.
Sign a virtual thank you card at the Defend America web site. Make a donation to one of the military relief societies The FisherHouse Supports families whose loved ones are being treated at military and VA hospitals. Purchase "Gifts From the Homefront" gift certificate – These can be redeemed by troops in their local exchange. Anyone may purchase these "Gifts From the Homefront" with a U.S. credit card or check, but only authorized AAFES customers can redeem them at any PX or BX. Sold by CertifiChecks, these gift certificates can be purchased 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, and they come in denominations of $10 and $20. At this time military authorities have advised that CertifiChecks can only be sent to a specific service member at his or her APO or US mailing address. AAFES officials said they are currently working to find a solution to allow CertifiChecks to be sent to units or non-specific troops.
* The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Army or Fort Polk of this Web site or the information, products or services contained therein for other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites. The Army and Fort Polk does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this DoD Web site. |
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