Support our troops for the holidays




 

 

Many residents want to support the troops, but sometimes it’s hard to figure out how.

With the holidays coming up, here are ways to honor America’s service men and women:

Volunteer time.. Show appreciation by volunteering at the local Veterans Affairs hospital or nursing home this season, even if only for a few hours.

Volunteers are sure to meet some fascinating men and women and will be bringing holiday cheer to those who may not have many visitors.

Give blood. Giving blood through an organization like the American Red Cross can help troops thousands of miles away.

Military units may depend on rush shipments of blood during times of need, and maintaining an ample supply of all blood types is crucial. Host a blood drive at a workplace or community center, encouraging others to give the gift of life this holiday season.

To find a blood drive or donation location near you, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Be vocal. Encouraging others to remember deployed troops is one of the most wide-reaching ways to support the active military during the holidays.

By reminding neighbors that the men and women overseas may need a bit of holiday cheer, hundreds of service members’ lives could be touched this season.

Talk to people, post on Face-Facebook, send out Tweets or include a reminder in holiday cards.

Although the holidays can be a difficult time for deployed service members and their families, there are countless ways to show gratitude and appreciation this season.

Courtesy State Point Media.


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