Hero Stories for military

Please show your support for our wounded soldiers at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Germany. Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), the largest American hospital outside the United States, is where the majority of our wounded soldiers are directly transferred to from the field while serving in the Middle East, Persian Gulf areas and Europe. Wounded soldiers arrive daily... Requested items: Burger King Certificates (there's a BK near the hospital) International Calling Cards Swe...

The Wounded Warrior Project, supporting our wounded soldiers. Homes for disabled soldiers HomesForOur Troops.org assists injured veterans and their immediate families by building new or adapting existing homes for handicapped accessibility for these American heroes. Army Disabled Soldier Support System (DS3) Initiative that provides its severely disabled Soldiers and their families with a system of advocacy, follow-up, personal support to assist them as they transition from military servic...

Historically, Americans have shown their support to our Troops serving in times of war in many ways. By writing letters, mailing care packages, or by showing support for a deployed service member's family, Americans have opened up their hearts, homes, and wallets to show that they support those who serve. Operation: Care and Comfort is proud to continue this tradition of service. Operation: Care and Comfort, our all volunteer program, exists to provide support and comfort to "adopted" units o...

MarineParents.com - We stand by our Marines and their families. If you are a family member, please let us know how we can help you. This web site offers a vast amount of information and support to help with deployment. God Bless and Semper Fi. OperationCareAndComfort.org - Operation: Care and Comfort, our all volunteer program, exists to provide support and comfort to "adopted" units of deployed U.S. military service members, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and conflict regions. Working within ...

The Mission: Warrior Weekend provides weekends of rest and relaxation for soldiers and marines who have been wounded in combat in both Iraq and Afghanistan and are undergoing recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC.. The missions are funded by both individuals and organizations and are no cost to the soldiers and marines who participate. Wounded service members, and their families who are in residence at Walter Reed are welcome. Missions focus on small groups of 10-12,...

Operation Support Our Troops (OSOT) came to be from a telephone call from SPC Scott Sheaffer to his mother, Sheryl, in January of 2003. He asked "Mom, where are you guys? All we're seeing are the antis!" That was all it took to get Mom and Grandma moving! You see, during the Gulf War in 1991, Sheryl (Gulit) Sheaffer and Nadine Gulit were active in Operation Home Front - a "Support our Troops" grassroots effort. Sheryl's sons Scott and Adam were 9 and 7 years old at the time and particip...

Currently in the VA Healthcare system there are 4 poly-trauma centers operating. Level one poly-trauma centers are considered the most advanced hospitals for veterans. Polytrauma care is for veterans and returning service members with injuries to more than one physical region or organ system, one of which may be life threatening, and which results in physical, cognitive, psychological, or psychosocial impairments and functional disability. Some examples of Polytrauma include: Traumatic Brain ...

We came across a Web site called SoldiersMind.com. They have allowed us to publish their stories. Below is one that should be shared. ----------------- Two years ago, military officers showed up at the front door of John Wroblewski's home. As soon as he saw them, he knew the horrifying news they were bearing"¦. the news that his oldest son had died in Iraq. Ever since that day, Wroblewski has embarked on a long journey that has taken him to Iraq to see where his son died to becoming an outspo...

We found out about this program recently and thought it would be something we should share. This is from a story on the America Supports You Web site. -------- America Supports You: 'Cell Phones for Soldiers' Rolls On By John D. Banusiewicz American Forces Press Service NORWELL, Mass., Nov. 30, 2004 - Having distributed $100,000 in prepaid calling cards to deployed troops free of charge through their "Cell Phones for Soldiers" program, it would be easy for Brittany and Robbie Bergquist to pac...

The Department of Defense discourages the publishing of lists of the names of troops stationed overseas and has terminated the "Any Soldier" form of mailings. This is why we are unable to offer random names on deployed HeroBracelets. There are, however, two resources in this list that can help you with that if you are interested. Unless you know of someone overseas or know of someone who has a loved one overseas, it is difficult to know how you can help. Here are some suggestions of how you c...