Supporting our Troops |
As we become aware of credible ways to show your support for our troops and the effort in Iraq and elsewhere, we will include them here. |
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In 1967, Sgt. Billy Thompson wrote Abigail Van Buren asking for a Christmas present for our servicemembers -- "Just a letter from home," American citizens have been sending their best wishes to the troops every holiday season. "Operation Dear Abby," has brought joy to hundreds of thousands of U.S. military personnel deployed away from home around the world. Concerns about regular mail delivery have prompted the military to suspend the letter-writing campaign... However, Dear Abby, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of the Navy's LifeLines2000 Services Network in association with SPAWAR SCC (National Capital Region) is providing this private and secure online resource that will allow you to send a Sailor, Marine, Soldier, Airman, or Coast Guardsman a holiday greeting or message of support. (Reprinted form Operation Dear Abby) |
In September 2003, the Pentagon started giving soldiers stationed in Iraq two-week leaves in the largest R & R program since the Vietnam War. The soldiers can fly to Germany or BWI (Baltimore Washington International Airport) for free, but the soldiers are responsible for flights the rest of the way to their destination. Returning soldiers often have to purchase high-priced, last-minute airline tickets so they can spend time with their family. You can help American troops travel |
home to spend quality time with their loved ones without worrying about how much it will cost. Your unused frequent flyer miles can make a difference. Don't let them go to waste, donate them. (Reprinted for Operation Hero Miles) To Donate to "Operation Hero Miles" • Alaska Air/Horizon Air - Mileage Plan members can donate miles to the soldiers overseas through August 15, 2004. To donate your miles, send an e-mail to miles@alaskaair.com, or contact a Mileage Plan representative at 1-800-654-5669. The minimum donation is 500 miles. For every 5,000 miles donated, Alaska Airlines and Bank of America will each contribute an additional 1,000 miles. For information on what you will need to provide, click here. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Delta Airlines - Delta Sky Miles members may donate miles through Aug. 15, 2004. Donations can be made via e-mail at delta.bids@delta.com, by fax at 404-773-1945 or through the U.S. Postal Service. Mail information to: Delta Air Lines Inc. SkyMiles Service Center, Dept. 654 P.O. Box 20532 Atlanta, Ga. 30320-2532 There is a 5,000-mile minimum donation. If the e-mail address above is not working, use this online donation form to help Delta process your request. For more information, click here. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Southwest - Rapid Rewards members may donate free tickets they have earned to the troops overseas by sending their paper Rapid Rewards award ticket to: Southwest Airlines Civic & Charitable Contributions-HDQ 1CV Attn. Donna Blackford, 'Operation Hero Miles' 2702 Love Field Drive Dallas, TX 75235 Members can also donate Ticketless Rapid Rewards by calling Customer Relations at 1-800-445-5764. Partial credits may not be donated. Award Tickets must be valid for at least two months. Southwest currently has no information about this program on its Web site. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information about "Operation Hero Miles," or to find out which airlines have joined the program, click here. (Reprinted from Clark Howard.com) |
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