"The public outpouring of support for our military men and women is amazing," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "However, the Department of Defense's mail system is overloaded with letters and care packages. Here are some alternatives suggested by the Pentagon for people to show their support."
America Supports You a nationwide program launched by the Department of Defense, recognizes citizens' support for our military men and women and communicates that support to members of our Armed Forces at home and abroad.
"On the Home Front" was recently announced by President Bush and offers a number of ways for citizens to express their gratitude to the troops, including:
• Donate to Operation USO Care Package at www.usocares.org/home.htm
• Donate long-distance calling cards so service members can telephone their families via Operation Uplink at www.operationuplink.org
• Send an online greeting at anyservicemember.navy.mil or www.operationdearabby.net
• Donate gift certificates to military dependents at www.commissaries.com
Other resources can be found at www.usafreedomcorps.gov and defendamerica.mil (click on "support our Troops").
