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News from Iraq
Category: General
Internet talk show host Bob Calvert of Talking with Heroes just completed his 4th trip to Iraq and is now on his way to Afghanistan again. His first videos from Iraq are beginning to be posted on YouTube.
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"Tripp"-ing for the Troops
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Hiphop recording artist Tripp Marxx recently wrote and recorded a song that he’s using to not only show his support for the troops in word, but in actions as well.
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Top Knot Showers Camp Pendleton
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Operation Top Knot focused on Camp Pendleton last weekend to shower 45 new and expectant Marine spouses with love and support from across the country.
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2nd Annual Sale-abration!
Category: General
Soldiers’ Angels proudly announces the Second Annual Sale-abration, a nationwide garage/yard sale, to be held October 1-3!
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The Big Red (Grateful) One
Category: General
The Soldiers’ Angels Support Center (warehouse, multi-purpose room/museum and music therapy complex) in San Antonio had some very important guests recently—over 100 soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, along with their commanding officer, Brigadier General David S. Petersen.
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Day of the Deployed Coming Soon
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Shelle Michaels, Angel leader and creator of "Day of the Deployed," reminds us that this special day to honor our deployed heroes and their families is just around the corner...
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Letters for Lyrics Goes Online
Ram Truck Brand and Zac Brown Band Take ‘Letters for Lyrics’ Campaign Online via RamZone.com, RamTrucks.com and ZacBrownBand.com
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Ram Truck Brand and Zac Brown Band Take ‘Letters for Lyrics’ Campaign Online via RamZone.com, RamTrucks.com and ZacBrownBand.com
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Donating a Baby Shower?
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Soldiers’ Angels gratefully accepts almost any unusual item donated for the troops, but who ever thought someone could donate their own baby shower?
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Families Serve, Too
Category: General
She rushed to his side and not only gained insight into how entire families sacrifice just through day-to-day military service in "safe" locations overseas, but also how much they are supported and loved by patriotic Americans through organizations like Soldiers' Angels.
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Letters for Lyrics Hits 300,000
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Soldiers' Angels volunteers across the country continue to assist Zac Brown Band concertgoers who want to participate in Letters for Lyrics, the drive to send 1 million letters of support and encouragement to deployed heroes in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Cooperation is the Name of the Game
Category: General
Operation Homefront and Soldiers' Angels are proud to make that cooperation official, as Op Homefront refocuses on its emergency grants program and closes down its projects providing tech devices while Soldiers' Angels steps up to do the opposite.
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Sew & Craft Some Money!
Category: General
Jo-Ann Fabrics has a special program that is a perfect fit for all those amazing Angels--just make your scarf, blanket, helmet liner or veterans' item as usual, and submit your photos of it for you and Soldiers' Angels to win thousands of dollars!
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Op Top Knot in Action
Category: General
One recent new mom with a deployed husband described her experience of being supported by OTK while living with her mother, including pictures taken while her husband was on leave...
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Smalltown Angel, Big Results
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Angel Maria Brown lives in a small town in Pennsylvania, but that didn't stop her from doing big things! Maria tells the story..
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Friend of SA Elected to Nat'l MOPH Job
Angels look forward to continuing to work with Bill in his new position in MOPH's national leadership.
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Angels look forward to continuing to work with Bill in his new position in MOPH's national leadership.
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New Forums & Facebook Groups for Angels
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Please visit the forum page on Facebook, where we have set up an area for people to reconnect. It will function as our Soldiers’ Angels Forum for the foreseeable future.
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The Effect of Coffee on Sailors
Here's a note from a ship's chaplain, describing the effect of just a small portion of that generosity on sailors who must work, play and sleep within the restrictive confines of a deployed ship.
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Here's a note from a ship's chaplain, describing the effect of just a small portion of that generosity on sailors who must work, play and sleep within the restrictive confines of a deployed ship.
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Leading the Band (of Angels)
Category: General
Soldiers' Angels co-founder Jeff Bader continues to coordinate Angel activity at Zac Brown Concerts across the country, where volunteers assist concertgoers who want to support Soldiers' Angels activities or participate in Letters for Lyrics.
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Veterans' Angels at Work
Category: General
Mary Ann recently reported what her tiny-but-mighty band accomplished in just one month...
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Letters for Lyrics in Afghanistan
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This week, the first bunch of music CDs donated as part of the effort arrived in Afghanistan.
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Infantryman Writes for the Angels
Soldiers' Angels recently received this from a deployed soldier...
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Soldiers' Angels recently received this from a deployed soldier...
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Just Click to Thank the Troops
Soldiers’ Angels is proud to be affiliated with Thanks a Bunch and is calling on Angels to help them out with a new project. All it takes is a mouse!
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Soldiers’ Angels is proud to be affiliated with Thanks a Bunch and is calling on Angels to help them out with a new project. All it takes is a mouse!
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Angel Wins Presidential Medal!
MaryAnn Phillips of Soldiers’ Angels is a 2010 recipient of the Citizens Medal for her self-sacrificing service to the wounded and their families at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany.
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MaryAnn Phillips of Soldiers’ Angels is a 2010 recipient of the Citizens Medal for her self-sacrificing service to the wounded and their families at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany.
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Paws for Support
This year, Twin-Star wanted to focus on supporting deployed military personnel, since the drive was scheduled for just after the 4th of July.
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This year, Twin-Star wanted to focus on supporting deployed military personnel, since the drive was scheduled for just after the 4th of July.
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What a Mother (of a Soldier) Knows
Sometimes, a mother just wishes she did not have to know these things.
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Sometimes, a mother just wishes she did not have to know these things.
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Coffee for Heroes & Helpers
Recently, the North Carolina warehouse and so much coffee on hand that SA decided to send it to Fisher Houses and VA facilities nationwide, as a morale boost to patients and staff, as well as the families of patients staying in Fisher House.
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Recently, the North Carolina warehouse and so much coffee on hand that SA decided to send it to Fisher Houses and VA facilities nationwide, as a morale boost to patients and staff, as well as the families of patients staying in Fisher House.
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Just Listen to Support the Troops!
As one of the musical artists involved in Voices of a Grateful Nation (a partner of Soldiers’ Angels), Jesse Dayton has been using his talent to support the troops. Now he’s asking for a little help—all you have to do is listen!
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As one of the musical artists involved in Voices of a Grateful Nation (a partner of Soldiers’ Angels), Jesse Dayton has been using his talent to support the troops. Now he’s asking for a little help—all you have to do is listen!
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Angel Store on Facebook
Angels and troop supporters can now join the Soldiers' Angels Store Facebook page!
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Angels and troop supporters can now join the Soldiers' Angels Store Facebook page!
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Wounded Hero is "Still Standing"
A new book chronicles a hero’s story of recovery, including the ways that Soldiers’ Angels stood by his side…
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A new book chronicles a hero’s story of recovery, including the ways that Soldiers’ Angels stood by his side…
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Young Entrepreneur Supports the Troops
Angel Nick is only 12 years old, but he isn’t letting that get in the way of using his business skills to raise money to support the troops…
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Angel Nick is only 12 years old, but he isn’t letting that get in the way of using his business skills to raise money to support the troops…
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Make a Hero Smile!
Right now over 2,000 pounds of supplies—ready to go to our heroes in Afghanistan—are sitting in the warehouse because there isn’t enough money for the postage.
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Right now over 2,000 pounds of supplies—ready to go to our heroes in Afghanistan—are sitting in the warehouse because there isn’t enough money for the postage.
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Vietnam Vet Supports Today's Troops
Author Dean Sault has donated 506 copies of his science fiction book, Space Chronicles: The Last Human War to Soldiers’ Angels for shipment to deployed troops!
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Author Dean Sault has donated 506 copies of his science fiction book, Space Chronicles: The Last Human War to Soldiers’ Angels for shipment to deployed troops!
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Veterans' Hope: Building a Bridge
Veterans’ Hope, a new, grassroots, mobile outreach program has made it their mission to deliver that hope...from the small towns to the large cities…all across the country.
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Veterans’ Hope, a new, grassroots, mobile outreach program has made it their mission to deliver that hope...from the small towns to the large cities…all across the country.
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Help Op Homefront Help Military Kids!
OP Homefront needs at least 500 more people to pick up donations from local Dollar Tree Stores and deliver them to a distribution point for the families.
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OP Homefront needs at least 500 more people to pick up donations from local Dollar Tree Stores and deliver them to a distribution point for the families.
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To Touch the American Flag
The Kansas Braille Transcription Institute (KBTI) offers a very special flag for blind veterans—the Tactile Braille American Flag.
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The Kansas Braille Transcription Institute (KBTI) offers a very special flag for blind veterans—the Tactile Braille American Flag.
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Happy Birthday to the VA!
On the occasion of its 80th birthday, Soldiers’ Angels is proud to stand with the Department of Veterans Affairs, assisting it in its mission to care for America’s veterans.
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On the occasion of its 80th birthday, Soldiers’ Angels is proud to stand with the Department of Veterans Affairs, assisting it in its mission to care for America’s veterans.
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Soldiers' Angels Welcomes New Trustee
Soldiers’ Angels announces the appointment of military veteran, new media expert and lobbyist Mark Seavey to the Board of Trustees.
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Soldiers’ Angels announces the appointment of military veteran, new media expert and lobbyist Mark Seavey to the Board of Trustees.
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From Coffee to Books
For years, the Borders store in Riverhead, New York has been collecting bags of delicious coffee to ship to American soldiers overseas. Now they’ve stepped it up another notch… with books!
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For years, the Borders store in Riverhead, New York has been collecting bags of delicious coffee to ship to American soldiers overseas. Now they’ve stepped it up another notch… with books!
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Operation AC Goes Angel
Soldiers’ Angels has been proud to stand alongside Operation AC, working wingtip-to-wingtip to complete the same mission: troop support. Now Operation AC is closing its doors and encouraging volunteers to join the team at Soldiers’ Angels...
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Soldiers’ Angels has been proud to stand alongside Operation AC, working wingtip-to-wingtip to complete the same mission: troop support. Now Operation AC is closing its doors and encouraging volunteers to join the team at Soldiers’ Angels...
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The Chaplains & An Angelic Birthday
Angels come in all ages, from preschoolers to great-grandparents. Angel Rosemarie DiRienzo is one of the busiest, as she doesn’t let age slow down her activities with the Chaplain Support Team.
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Angels come in all ages, from preschoolers to great-grandparents. Angel Rosemarie DiRienzo is one of the busiest, as she doesn’t let age slow down her activities with the Chaplain Support Team.
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New T-Shirts Mean New Sale
Ranger Up is holding another charity day for Soldiers Angels--and this time it's doubling the support with TWO whole days in honor of three new Soldiers' Angels t-shirts!
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Ranger Up is holding another charity day for Soldiers Angels--and this time it's doubling the support with TWO whole days in honor of three new Soldiers' Angels t-shirts!
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Kids in Touch with Their Troops
The Troops in Touch collection of individual cards has been so popular that Beth Allen has created Salute the Troops, a book that's more than just a coloring book.
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The Troops in Touch collection of individual cards has been so popular that Beth Allen has created Salute the Troops, a book that's more than just a coloring book.
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Singing for the Troops
In line with his strong support for the troops, Rick is donating $2 from each sale of his new CD, Coming Alive, to Soldiers' Angels!
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In line with his strong support for the troops, Rick is donating $2 from each sale of his new CD, Coming Alive, to Soldiers' Angels!
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Bikes for Military Kids
Paul Lebelle and Adam Burkowske are riding their bikes from Maryland to California to raise money for bicycles for military kids.
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Paul Lebelle and Adam Burkowske are riding their bikes from Maryland to California to raise money for bicycles for military kids.
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United in Service
Soldiers’ Angels salutes all the great nonprofits who have joined with Soldiers’ Angels and each other to accomplish great things!
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Soldiers’ Angels salutes all the great nonprofits who have joined with Soldiers’ Angels and each other to accomplish great things!
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Trike for the Troops on the Fourth!
Rick White, a Colorado software developer, will complete a four-mile tricycle ride on Independence Day, July 4, 2010 to help raise money for Soldiers' Angels Project Valour-IT.
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Rick White, a Colorado software developer, will complete a four-mile tricycle ride on Independence Day, July 4, 2010 to help raise money for Soldiers' Angels Project Valour-IT.
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Calling All Instruments!
Remember that clarinet, flute, guitar, drum kit, miscellaneous percussion, etc., that you played for a year and then put away, never to see again? Now that instrument can have new life as a special gift for a returning veteran!
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Remember that clarinet, flute, guitar, drum kit, miscellaneous percussion, etc., that you played for a year and then put away, never to see again? Now that instrument can have new life as a special gift for a returning veteran!
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Author and Publisher Team Up for Troops
Author and Soldiers’ Angel Denise Patty Brennan and Publish America are offering a special deal to benefit the troops and anyone who likes a good story.
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Author and Soldiers’ Angel Denise Patty Brennan and Publish America are offering a special deal to benefit the troops and anyone who likes a good story.
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Angelic Clynch
Clynch House is having a big sale for the 4th of July Weekend with 10% of all revenue going to Soldiers' Angels!
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Clynch House is having a big sale for the 4th of July Weekend with 10% of all revenue going to Soldiers' Angels!
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Marine Stands for Angels & Heroes
Former Marine Mark Dolfini won't be celebrating Independence Day with a parade, picnic, BBQ or fireworks. Instead, he'll be standing at attention for 24 hours straight.
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Former Marine Mark Dolfini won't be celebrating Independence Day with a parade, picnic, BBQ or fireworks. Instead, he'll be standing at attention for 24 hours straight.
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Author's "Miraculous" Gift for the Troops
After hearing about Soldiers Angels on a Memorial Day news segment and discovering how many soldiers do not receive mail from back home, Songwriter and author Faye Aldridge donated over 800 books to Soldiers’ Angels for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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After hearing about Soldiers Angels on a Memorial Day news segment and discovering how many soldiers do not receive mail from back home, Songwriter and author Faye Aldridge donated over 800 books to Soldiers’ Angels for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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T-Shirt Support
Defiance Fight Gear continues to raise money from the sale of special t-shirts in honor of the brave men and women that have given their lives in the service of the United States of America.
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Defiance Fight Gear continues to raise money from the sale of special t-shirts in honor of the brave men and women that have given their lives in the service of the United States of America.
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Where's Jeff? - Co-founder at Work
Soldiers' Angels co-founder Jeff Bader will be experiencing a very busy July, 2010.
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Soldiers' Angels co-founder Jeff Bader will be experiencing a very busy July, 2010.
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Text to Donate for the Troops!
Patriotic Americans can now text “Soldiers” to 20222 to donate $5 toward care packages, assistance for wounded warriors, and support for veterans and their families.
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Patriotic Americans can now text “Soldiers” to 20222 to donate $5 toward care packages, assistance for wounded warriors, and support for veterans and their families.
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"They Got Me Home"
My name is Crystal Nicely, and my husband, Marine Corporal Todd Nicely, was severely wounded during his tour in Afghanistan this past March 2010. Todd stepped on an IED...
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My name is Crystal Nicely, and my husband, Marine Corporal Todd Nicely, was severely wounded during his tour in Afghanistan this past March 2010. Todd stepped on an IED...
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Heroes' Voices from Afghanistan
Bob Calvert has returned from Afghanistan and is sharing his many interviews and videos of America's heroes with as many people as possible!
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Bob Calvert has returned from Afghanistan and is sharing his many interviews and videos of America's heroes with as many people as possible!
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Supporting Troops in Music and Deed
Musician James Hooker has released two powerful new songs supporting the troops, with sales of both songs supporting the work of Soldiers’ Angels.
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Musician James Hooker has released two powerful new songs supporting the troops, with sales of both songs supporting the work of Soldiers’ Angels.
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New Thanks a Bunch Makes it Easy
The great new nonprofit Thanks a Bunch now has a brand new website that makes it easier than ever to thank the troops by combining the efforts of individuals and restaurants in a gift of gratitude for their service.
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The great new nonprofit Thanks a Bunch now has a brand new website that makes it easier than ever to thank the troops by combining the efforts of individuals and restaurants in a gift of gratitude for their service.
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In Memory of a Marine
Southern California Community Network Coordinator (CNC) Susan sends this note, adding, "I attended the home coming for Brandon's remains on the tarmac at Camp Pendleton on Saturday. My heart is still weeping."
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Southern California Community Network Coordinator (CNC) Susan sends this note, adding, "I attended the home coming for Brandon's remains on the tarmac at Camp Pendleton on Saturday. My heart is still weeping."
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Tim Kennedy on the Angels Team
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters sponsored by military and patriotic-themed clothing company Ranger Up are continuing to support Soldiers’ Angels.
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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters sponsored by military and patriotic-themed clothing company Ranger Up are continuing to support Soldiers’ Angels.
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Patti on the Radio
Soldiers’ Angels founder Patti Patton-Bader will be a guest on Military Talk radio show on WDJA 1420 AM in Delray Beach, FL on Saturday, June 19 at 10:00 p.m., EDT.
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Soldiers’ Angels founder Patti Patton-Bader will be a guest on Military Talk radio show on WDJA 1420 AM in Delray Beach, FL on Saturday, June 19 at 10:00 p.m., EDT.
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The Good, The Bad and the Beautiful
I heard a quote the other day that got me thinking: “Facebook is the largest experiment in anarchy the world has ever seen.”
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I heard a quote the other day that got me thinking: “Facebook is the largest experiment in anarchy the world has ever seen.”
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Scotty's Sweet on Yellow Bowl
Yellow Bowl Bakery, friend of Soldiers' Angels and early supporter of Cooking with the troops, is continuing its troop support activities with the help of Scotty's Brewhouse locations in Southern Indiana.
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Yellow Bowl Bakery, friend of Soldiers' Angels and early supporter of Cooking with the troops, is continuing its troop support activities with the help of Scotty's Brewhouse locations in Southern Indiana.
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4th for the Troops
To show help the very people who work to ensure America’s independence celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, Soldiers Angels has created the Independence Day care package.
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To show help the very people who work to ensure America’s independence celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, Soldiers Angels has created the Independence Day care package.
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Jeff & the Band
Category: General
Over the weekend, Soldiers’ Angels co-founder Jeff Bader joined local angels in Tennessee and Alabama to support the Letters for Lyrics campaign and Zac Brown Band concerts.
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Angels with "Heart in Hand"
Once again, Soldiers’ Angels founders Patti Patton-Bader and Jeff Bader have been honored for their tireless work in support of the troops.
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Once again, Soldiers’ Angels founders Patti Patton-Bader and Jeff Bader have been honored for their tireless work in support of the troops.
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Wearing Out the Warehouse
Here is a week’s worth of requests that the San Antonio warehouse recently filled…
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Here is a week’s worth of requests that the San Antonio warehouse recently filled…
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Bicycling Heroes
World TEAM is proudly reported today that they have covered costs for the event, and so all donations from this point forward will support Soldiers' Angels and World Team's sport events for the wounded.
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World TEAM is proudly reported today that they have covered costs for the event, and so all donations from this point forward will support Soldiers' Angels and World Team's sport events for the wounded.
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Vote $50,000 for Soldiers' Angels!
Soldiers' Angels is calling on fellow Americans to spend a few moments every day between June 1 and June 30, 2010 to help our nation's veterans secure employment.
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Soldiers' Angels is calling on fellow Americans to spend a few moments every day between June 1 and June 30, 2010 to help our nation's veterans secure employment.
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Letters for Lyrics Continues
More than 70,000 people have shown their appreciation to U.S. soldiers stationed across the world by submitting letters.
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More than 70,000 people have shown their appreciation to U.S. soldiers stationed across the world by submitting letters.
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Combat Worn & Absence Torn
Soldiers' Angels is proud to highlight this great organization that does so much for military families struggling with the aftermath of deployments and combat or wounds...
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Soldiers' Angels is proud to highlight this great organization that does so much for military families struggling with the aftermath of deployments and combat or wounds...
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Cooking with the Troops Takes Flight
On April 16, Soldiers' Angels project "Cooking with the Wounded" became Cooking with the Troops Inc., a nonprofit incorporated in Indiana.
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On April 16, Soldiers' Angels project "Cooking with the Wounded" became Cooking with the Troops Inc., a nonprofit incorporated in Indiana.
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Real Warriors, Real Strength
The Real Warriors Campaign focuses on combating the stigma associated with seeking treatment for psychological health and traumatic brain injury concerns.
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The Real Warriors Campaign focuses on combating the stigma associated with seeking treatment for psychological health and traumatic brain injury concerns.
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May for Military Appreciation & Mental Health
Never before have these two themes been more appropriately celebrated together, given the challenges faced by many members of today’s military and our veterans.
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Never before have these two themes been more appropriately celebrated together, given the challenges faced by many members of today’s military and our veterans.
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Talking with Heroes in Afghanistan
Internet talk show host Bob Calvert has just returned from a trip to Afghanistan, interviewing and recording American soldiers telling their stories.
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Internet talk show host Bob Calvert has just returned from a trip to Afghanistan, interviewing and recording American soldiers telling their stories.
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Angel Connections
Soldiers' Angels has a new way to keep Angels connected with each other and aware of the latest Angel news and events!
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Soldiers' Angels has a new way to keep Angels connected with each other and aware of the latest Angel news and events!
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A "Little Angel" Work
Young Brady B is only 11 years old, but he's doing rather grown up things: Angel work and volunteering to support his political beliefs. He recently attended a political rally where he combined his two passions...
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Young Brady B is only 11 years old, but he's doing rather grown up things: Angel work and volunteering to support his political beliefs. He recently attended a political rally where he combined his two passions...
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A Chain of Angel Events!
An elementary school in North Carolina wanted to support the troops and jumped in with both feet in late 2009, starting a chain reaction.
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An elementary school in North Carolina wanted to support the troops and jumped in with both feet in late 2009, starting a chain reaction.
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Letter from a Sailor
When Keith signed up for care packages last Friday, this is what he wrote...
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When Keith signed up for care packages last Friday, this is what he wrote...
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