Gift Packages to the Troops Program and the Vets and Families in Financial Need Program

US Soldier in Helmand Province

Once again, the Soldiers Memorial Fund is conducting its July Fundraiser to help us prepare for sending care packages to our soldiers in the field, in harm’s way. As the fighting in Afghanistan continues, where major offensives to root out the Taliban are conducted, our soldiers are being asked to once again redouble their efforts.

Unfortunately, we have witnessed a sharp up tick in casualties because of these efforts. These men and women are over 6,000 miles from home, many for incredibly long hitches, many for the second and third times. Most all Americans know of someone, or some family that has had to endure these long separations, or worse. Most of us also know of someone lost in those theaters.

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It is now more important than ever to remember, as the USA wages war with its allies against our enemies in the longest war in the history of the United States, we must remember the families at home as well. It is easy to be distracted by so many issues at home, but it is these folks that are making your life here possible.

Please GIVE today, VOLUNTEER today, help us help them!

Any amounts for donations will be appreciated, and all are 100% tax-deductible. Please consider buying one of our special dog-tags, for yourself, or for someone you know who has a child, brother, sister, uncle, Dad, Mom, aunt or friend in harm’s way.

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Put a smile on the face of a Mom who worries about her son today by giving her one of these beautiful one-of-a-kind dog tags.

We need your generosity again, and thank you for you previous donations!

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From YouTube

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The Soldiers Memorial Fund wishes to congratulate all members of the US Army, past and present, and the nation itself for the 235th anniversary of the United State Army.

Two hundred and thirty-five years ago, the United States Army was established to defend our Nation. From the Revolutionary War to the current operations taking place around the world, our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs. This 235th birthday commemorates America’s Army – Soldiers, Families and Civilians – who are achieving a level of excellence that is truly Army Strong. Being Army Strong goes beyond physical endurance and mental preparedness. It encompasses an indomitable spirit, and high ethical and moral values. These are not only desirable traits in a person, but in a Nation that wishes to live up to the ideals and vision of its founders. We are “America’s Army: The Strength of the Nation.”

If these videos don’t make you well up, you better have someone check your pulse! These videos might help you understand what it is like for the thousands of families that endure endless days without their loved ones. The sacrifice they make, both in uniform in harm’s way and at home not knowing and trudging through life without them.

Get the tissue box out, your gonna need it:

Video #1

Take a deep breath, and get some more tissues for this one:

Video #2