OPERATION GRATITUDE – We’re still here. Because they are still there.
President Obama has announced that the U.S. will pull out all of our troops from Iraq by the end of this year. Of course this is wonderful news for the families of those stationed in Iraq. But let us remember that there are still thousands of military personnel in Afghanistan, other areas in the Middle East, as well as those serving aboard ships at sea. In addition to those serving in hostile areas, there are the thousands stationed in places such as South Korea, Japan, Germany.
The stated mission of Operation Gratitude is to “put a smile on a service member’s face and express our appreciation and support.” Men and women in our military weren’t drafted — they volunteered. In this day and age of ultimate creature comforts and conveniences in America, the fact that someone would set their comfortable life aside to serve their country, being assigned to places and jobs they may never have imagined, is beyond admirable. We owe each and every one of these wonderful men and women a debt of gratitude for standing watch while we go on with our comfortable lives.
Operation Gratitude continues sending care packages to our troops. As long as we have troops far from their home, we will continue to let them know they are in our hearts. As always, our care packages contain fun items such as DVDs, CDs, books, snacks; comfort items such as chapstick, sunscreen; and always, always, letters from grateful Americans. We welcome support from people all over the country.
To see how you can support Operation Gratitude, please check our website www.operationgratitude.com.
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HB,_Long time reader (lurker), haven't posted but once or twice. Thank you for your continued support of the USO. Most people take for granted having a TV and a place to relax. Even our (us) troops that are not overseas utilize and depend on the USO. I am currently in a 5 month training cycle preparing to deploy and without the USO here on post… I wouldn't even have internet access! Being stuck on post in bay berthing leaves little to privacy, but the USO up the road is like a home away from home!_Thanks for your support!_The Doof…