There are countless ways to show support for our troops.  Whether it’s volunteering at a local VA hospital, sending care packages, donating phone cards or airline miles, supporting charities that offer aid to our troops and their families, or just expressing your appreciation when you see them, our nation’s heroes deserve our gratitude and support.  We encourage you to find some time to show your support for our nation’s heroes and their families.   
 
Here are just a few of the many nonprofit organizations that are sending care packages to the troops:

http://www.adoptaplatoon.org http://www.anysoldier.com http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/ http://give2thetroops.org http://www.moveamericaforward.org http://www.operationhomefront.net http://www.operationcareandcomfort.org http://www.operationcarepackages.org http://www.operationtroopaid.org http://www.opgratitude.com http://www.soldiersangels.org http://www.usocares.org

If you are looking for other ways to support our troops, please visit "America Supports You," a nationwide program launched by the Department of Defense that helps supporters like you connect with the troops. The "America Supports You" Web site lists hundreds of nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to supporting our military men and women:  http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/americasupportsyou/help.html