Support our Troops

Just a little plug, not for myself, but for our men and women in uniform who are bravely serving the United States...take a few minutes and send a note of encouragement to our troops. You can do so in several ways, but here are a few suggested websites to check out for ideas.

America Supports You : a website set up by the U.S. Department of Defense. You can send a message to the troops, read messages from the troops and peruse others' messages of support among other things.

Vets For Freedom : a website founded in 2006 by veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. You can sign up to receive free email updates on the War on Terror, read "the most non-partisan" media coverage of the war, read featured blogs, etc... (This site was set up to provide a more accurate view of the war than the msm presents, according to its founders)

The American Legion : This is a link to a website founded by vets of past wars, although there are hundreds of branches of the American Legion all throughout America. The website offers a message board, ways to write to troops, ways to show your support, volunteer opportunities, places to donate, etc...

The National Guard : a website sponsored by the U.S. National Guard. The site provides ways to donate, send messages and links to other organizations who support our troops.


These are only a few of probably hundreds of places to devoted to supporting our troops. I tried to find sites that were well-known or reputable, but I'll add the little disclaimer that I cannot personally vouch for these sites, other than the fact that I have visited them. Check them out thoroughly before sending any money, just to be safe. Messages of support, however, are free!

Take a few minutes and show your appreciation. It will mean the world to a real hero.