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Ladies of Liberty
The Ladies of Liberty team of Soldiers' Angels focuses on the needs of deployed female servicemembers. We understand that females are instrumental in the current war (as in the past), and make special efforts to support them in their missions while showcasing our appreciation for their service. We assist with supplies for their unique health and hygiene needs, and help them experience a few pampering moments to rejuvenate and "be good to themselves."
This program originated in a University of North Dakota Women's Studies class taught by Shelle Michaels in the 2006 summer session. The students originally adopted 24 females from the North Dakota Army National Guard (1-188th ADA JLENS and SECFOR). For more information, see our blog!
Women in Wartime
Almost two million women in America's history have been veterans--from the American Revolution to Panama, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq, women have served in some way in every American conflict. Thirty-three thousand women served in WWI, and almost 500,000 took part in WWII. During the Korean era, 120,000 women were in uniform, and 7,000 were deployed in-theater during Vietnam. In Desert Storm, seven percent of the total U.S. forces deployed were women - over 40,000 personnel.
In terms of the scope of women serving our country, Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom are no different than past conflicts. Today's heroic deployed women--whose patriotism, courage and perseverance are shaping the nation on a daily basis--are in the same tradition of strength as those who served previously in this special sisterhood.
How You Can Help
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Join the Ladies of Liberty! To join Soldiers' Angels and participate in the Ladies of Liberty team click here to get started!
- Spread the word! Click for a Powerpoint presentation to share.
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Help provide supplies! We need the following kinds of items for our adopted Ladies:
Personal care - feminine hygiene materials and vitamins
Pampering - body scrub, nail polish (for toes) and facial masks
Haircare - hair bands, brushes, shampoo and conditioner
Leisure materials - books, magazines and "chick flicks" (movies)
[List will be expanded as additional needs are identified.]
Laptops for Literacy
HM1 Charlotte G. Ward is stationed in Iraq on her 3rd tour of duty as a Navy Corpsman and has taken the lead on a project called "Laptops for Literacy." Soldiers’ Angels is proud to assist her in achieving her goal of providing one laptop per child. "We are working with the Marines on joint activities bringing educational resources to the local populations," she writes. "We are rebuilding a school and working on literacy issues. We see the difference the availability of education has on improving lives and bringing stability and understanding to these areas." To help with this great project, please email Diane Fairben.
Contact Us
If you would like to become a Ladies of Liberty supporter, sign up for Soldiers' Angels or (if you are already an Angel), login to ApprovedAngels.com. If you know a female service member that we should be helping, please email us. We request that service members who are helped by Ladies of Liberty supporters also register to become officially adopted by Soldiers' Angels. Please write "Ladies of Liberty" in the comments section of the adoption form.
I cannot thank you enough for the amazing boxes of surprises and multiple letters I've received from your incredible organization. With each letter and box I am so overwhelmed with emotion that someone I don't even know can express such kindness towards me...With profound heartfelt gratitude, Major Bower, U.S. Army
You are all doing great things for us, in The States. We really appreciate all of your support. People like you are why we serve and protect. - CW3 Graves
I have been receiving the most wonderful packages for over a month now from Soldiers' Angels and I just wanna say that it truly is a blessing to open the cards and the letters and all of the boxes. I love the letters. They make me soo happy. I even got birthday cards for my 19th b-day in the mail! It almost brought me to tears. I was so thankful, so I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all of the Angels for all of their wonderful support, and if i could take pictures I would. Thank you soo, soo much. - PVT Cassandara
[Team Leader Shelle introduces the following note from a soldier: "When I started Ladies of Liberty in my class room 2.5 years ago, one of my grandest students (Megan) took the lead on this project. She has since graduated and been commissioned as an officer.. and is now deployed. The package she is referring to is Pretty in Pink."]
Thank you sooo much for the care package. The lotion and Chapstick are amazing; the air is so dry here it is unbelievable! The whole package was amazing. I can use all of it. The BX is all geared around males. When we were working on Ladies of Liberty I knew it was important, but I have a whole new appreciation for it. Being on this side and waiting for the mail to arrive, and receiving the letters from all the Soldiers' Angels is the highlight of my day. It definitely makes a difference. I love every single letter I get! It makes being separated from family and friends a lot less heartbreaking. - Megan
You are indeed the true essence of what our country stands for. You have supported me and my fellow comrades with your wonderful gestures of kindness and words of encouragement. I have no doubt that your support carried not only me, but my entire team through this deployment. With each card or box that arrived it reminded us that the fight we fight is not in vain, that our efforts do not go unnoticed. It is my prayer that you are blessed for all that you do for your military men and women in uniform, for you have truly been a blessing to us. As we head back to our homes and families in the coming weeks you will remain in our heart, thoughts and prayers and forever a part of our military journey. Take care and Thank you. - Kea
I just wanted to send my gratitude to your Ladies of Liberty group for all the wonderful cards in support! They have shown so much support and I am very thankful. Just wanted to send a quick note to let you know I appreciate your support! - Natasha
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