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08-14-2008, 09:05 AM
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Every once in awhile I hear about an organization that helps the troops in some way. Not having been in the military I don't have access to some programs offered by the government but do my part when ever a organization I hear sounds like its doing some good. So I wanted to list some organizations that help the troops in one way or another.
The first website has numerous listings for anybody's desire and the other two I list I thought were great. Show Your Support Patriot Guard Riders -->Home
(I have seen these guys in action and its the greatest!) The Gratitude Campaign
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08-16-2008, 10:30 PM
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08-16-2008, 10:39 PM
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#3 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Ya know, it wasn't that long ago when I was doing the one week end a month gig at a base 100 miles away from my home. One night after a change of command 4 of us went out to dinner in our "Cracker Jacks." When it came time to pay the tab our waiter told us it was covered as well as our bar tab (4 sailors, yikes!). We never knew who paid our tab but as I left that restaurant I did have tears in my eyes thinking that there were people out there so grateful for existence of our servicemen....
To me its folks like this that makes America great!
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08-16-2008, 11:41 PM
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Country: | Guilty as charged. I've done that twice. Once when my brother graduated from Parris and was shipped over to the ME right after Beruit in the early 80s. I was scared for him and thought in some weird way it would show my appreciation and help, too. Just some Matines in a bar that I didn't know. Paid their tab. Don't think they ever knew.
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08-16-2008, 11:52 PM
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08-17-2008, 03:04 AM
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Country:  | NJ I hope you don't mind me posting this link to send messages of support to Aussie troops. I can personally vouch to this messages reach to troops and are very appreciated! Australian Army
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08-17-2008, 10:01 PM
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Country: | Thats what the thread is for! 
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08-17-2008, 10:13 PM
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#8 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Originally Posted by Njaco  Guilty as charged. I've done that twice. |
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08-17-2008, 10:57 PM
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#9 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | I have been known to pay for the lunch tab for airmen from Channel Islands ANG and for sailors from Point Mugu. Just one way to say thanks.
Here is another worthy cause: STEP UP 4 VETS
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08-18-2008, 04:54 PM
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Country: | I live in Jersey and for school this year I had a project I donated from the USO ...it was a great project the only thing is no one was willing to donate.... | |
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