Remembering Arkansas' Fallen
Over 100,000 of our men and women in uniform are overseas working to restore peace in regions all across the world. These brave heroes are far from their families and deserve all the support we can give them during this difficult time. Below are some of the corporations and organizations that are donating their money and time to help U.S. servicemen and women serving abroad. If you are looking to provide support to our military families, I encourage you to visit the following websites.
Send an E-mail Greeting. Operation Dear Abby operates this private and secure online resource so that you can send a sailor, marine, soldier, airman, or coast guardsman a holiday greeting or message of support. Servicemembers who do not have internet access will receive the messages through their company commanders. You may send a greeting at: www.OperationDearAbby.net.
Help a soldier call home. The DoD Military Exchange sells prepaid phone cards to those who wish to buy them for troops serving overseas. Wal-Mart also sells phone cards and will match the donation. For more information, visit https://thor.aafes.com/scs/default.aspx.
Donate frequent flyer miles. Operation Hero Miles helps provide transportation for troops who must return home on Emergency Leave. While the trip back to the U.S. is paid for, this program covers the expense of additional domestic travel. Learn more at www.heromiles.org.
Help keep them cool. Operation AC, Inc. sends air conditioners, mini refrigerators, and ice machines to troops in Iraq. JB Hunt is among its corporate sponsors. You can visit www.operationac.com to donate or sign a soldier up for an air conditioner.
Send a care package. Operation Gratitude sends everything from deodorant to board games to troops overseas. To donate an item, make a monetary contribution, or send a letter to accompany a care package, visit www.opgratitude.com.
Let's Say Thanks. Let's Say Thanks allows you to pick a thank you card which Xerox prints and sends to a soldier currently serving in Iraq. You cannot pick the actual recipient, but the card will go to a member of the armed services. This service is completely free and only takes a second. You may select a card at www.letssaythanks.com.
