SEVERAL WAYS FOR IOWANS
TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
ON THE HOME FRONT RESOURCES TO HELP AMERICA’S MEN
AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM
With an overwhelming display of patriotism and support for our
troops throughout the World overloading the Pentagon’s mail system,
Iowa Congressman Tom Latham is joining with the Department of Defense in
announcing alternatives for constituents who are looking to support our
troops fighting overseas.
“It is very characteristic of Iowans to want to do something to
help our troops,” said Latham. “Unfortunately, mass mailings and
care packages are putting an incredible strain on the Pentagon’s mail
system. However, there are many other ways to show the troops our
appreciation, and President Bush’s ‘On the Home Front’ resource
does just that.”
“On the Home Front” was recently announced by President Bush and
offers a number of ways for citizens to express their gratitude to
troops, including:
q Show
your support by printing out one of these signs and placing it in
your car or your front door. (make sure you set your printer to
print in the landscape format)
Ribbon Support Word Document
Flag Support Word Document
You can also show your support by
downloading and displaying this traditional blue-star banner (print
in portrait format)
Blue-Star Support Banner Word
Document
q
Donate to Operation USO Care Package at www.usocares.org/home.htm
(or call 1-866-USO-GIVE)
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Donate long-distance calling cards so service members
can telephone their families via Operation Uplink at www.operationuplink.org
(or call 1-800-479-5228)
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Send an online greeting at anyservicemember.navy.mil
or www.operationdearabby.net
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Donate gift certificates to military dependants in need
at www.commissaries.com
(or call 1-877-770-4438)
q Help
the family of an Iowa National Guard soldier called up to active
duty. The Iowa National Guard can match you up with a
soldier's family to help support them during this difficult
time. Running errands, making simple home repairs, or baking a
pie -- call Kathy Luther at the Iowa Guard's Family Programs Office
in Des Moines for more information at: 800-294-6607.
Other resources are at www.usafreedomcorps.gov
and www.defendamerica.mil
(click on “Support our Troops”).
