Our freedom has been paid for with the blood and lives of American soldiers. Those brave troops have placed their lives in the line of danger to protect each one of us. We continue to enjoy the blessings of freedom and liberty thanks to the unselfish acts of our troops.

They are fighting for us every day! It's our duty to support them. No matter what your views are on the war, show your support for our troops and their families. Reach out to military families in our community, especially those with a loved one overseas.

The support and generosity of the American people has touched the lives of many servicemembers, many of whom are deployed overseas.

USO

Since World War II, the USO has been a steadfast supporter of military personnel around the world. While times have changed, the USO mission has remained the same: to boost the morale of service members and serve as the link between them and the American people. Today the USO delivers its programs and services to 1.4 million active duty service members and 1.2 million National Guard and Reserves as well as their families at more than 130 centers located worldwide.

Services include information referral services, Internet and e-mail access, housing and emergency assistance and support groups, to name a few.

Military Postal Service Agency
As an extension of the United States Postal Service, the Military Postal Service provides Department of Defense personnel, their family members and other authorized users mail services around the world. Their customers receive basically the same level of service as though they were at home in the United States.

Differences are based on the country in which they are stationed and the type of military operation in which they are involved. This is accomplished through partnerships with several other agencies.

To move military mail the services of the United States Postal Service, US Transportation Command, Military Sealift Command, Air Mobility Command and Military Transportation Command play vital roles.

Donate a Calling Card to help keep servicemembers in touch with their families.

Donate a Care Package to let a servicemember know you care.

There are programs that offer aid to our military -- everything from care packages to emergency services to military family support. Show your pride in our armed forces today, either by purchasing a gift or card for a servicemember, or donating to programs that support our military. The Pentagon is also asking people to help through financial contributions, letter-writing and e-mail, or volunteering time through non-profits.