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Websites Supporting U.S. Military Members and their Families Below is a list of organizations that are geared to supporting U.S. troops, whether in combat or not, and their families. These links are provided for your information only and the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Associates of the Vietnam Veterans of America do not guarantee the accuracy of any services mentioned in these websites. Just take a look at them and decide for yourself if you want to support that particular organization.
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AAFES Gift Certificates http://www.aafes.com/docs/homefront.htm
The Army and Air Force Exchange Services where most servicemen and women do their shopping. You can purchase gift certificates for those in Iraq and those hospitalized.
Adopt a Platoon http://www.adoptaplatoon.org/
Projects to ensure that every soldier overseas does not walk away from mail call empty-handed.
AnySoldier http://www.anysoldier.com/index.cfm
A non-profit organization that helps people send care packages to members of the armed services in Iraq.
Appreciate Our Troops http://www.appreciateourtroops.org
Purchase a “Support Our Troops” mug and a free personalized mug will be given to a current or former service member.
Blue Star Mothers http://www.bluestarmothers.org
Founded by service members' moms during World War II, any mother with a son or daughter in the military can join.
Books For Soldiers http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/
To donate books. You can also donate DVDs and CDs requested by soldiers.
Camp Doha http://www.campdoha.org/
Provides valuable information for those about to deploy, their friends and families and anyone who wants to support the troops.
Cell Phones for Soldiers http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/pages/1/
Donated cell phones are recycled and turned into cash. The cash is used to purchase calling cards for soldiers in Iraq.
Defend America http://www.defendamerica.mil/nmam.html
Thank any service member stationed throughout the U.S. and the world with an e-mail.
Fisher House http://www.fisherhouse.org/
Donates comfort homes, built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.
Freedom Calls http://www.freedomcalls.org/
A Foundation helping families videoconference with their loved ones in Iraq. You can donate money to help keep this project going.
Groceries for Families http://www.commissaries.com/certificheck/
The men and women who lay down their lives for us are terribly underpaid. Help a family by purchasing gift certificates.
Homes for Our Troops http://www.homesforourtroops.org/
Assists injured veterans and their immediate families by building new or adapting existing homes with handicapped accessibility.
Fallen Heroes Fund http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/foundation_heroesfund.html
Provides grants to the families of servicemen and women who died in Iraq. You can donate online, through mail or by calling a toll-free number.
Military Moms http://www.militarymoms.net/index.html
This site provides support to all of the moms who have a son or daughter in the military.
Operation Air Conditioner http://www.operationac.com/
Provides air conditioners and space heaters (the desert is cold in the winter) for soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Operation Call Home http://www.platoonphone.com/
Provides each platoon with their own satellite phone.
Operation Dear Abby http://anyservicemember.navy.mil/
The U.S. Navy and Dear Abby have teamed up. Their site allows you to send e-mail messages of support to service members.
Operation Give http://www.operationgive.org/
Provides toys, clothing and school supplies primarily to the children of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Operation Hero Miles http://www.heromiles.org/
You can donate your unused frequent flier miles to help soldiers travel on emergency leave. They are also used to help families fly to hospitalized soldiers.
Operation Iraqi Children http://www.operationiraqichildren.org/
Many soldiers are rebuilding schools in Iraq and scrounging around for school supplies. Help by donating a school supplies kit.
Operation Military Pride http://operationmilitarypride.org
A volunteer organization that sends cards letters and care packages to troops.
Operation Uplink http://www.operationuplink.org/
Donate money to purchase phone cards, so servicemen and women can call home.
Soldiers' Angels http://www.soldiersangels.org/heroes/index.php
Become a soldier's angel by adopting a service member.
Treats for Troops http://www.treatsfortroops.com/
Provides packages to loved ones overseas. If you don't know anyone, the Foster-A-Soldier Program matches you with a registered soldier by branch of service, home state, gender, or birthday - or you can choose to sponsor a group of soldiers.
USO Cares http://www.usocares.org/
You can sponsor care packages provided by the USO with a $25 donation.
Voice from Home http://voicesfromhome.org/home.html
Allows military members and their families and friends to send and receive immediate voice e-mail messages in remote locations around the world.
