America Supports You
Mar 02 2007
Between Bob Woodruff’s compelling coverage of our severely injured service members suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) (<a href=”http://www.abcnews.com/”>http://www.abcnews.com/</a>) , and the recent uproar regarding Walter Reed, support for the troops has been brought to the forefront of everyone’s minds this week.
However, when the din begins to die down and support for the troops begins to wane, what happens to the troops and the families whose needs haven’t gone away?
This is one story that actually has a happy ending. Did you know that DoD has established an umbrella organization called, America Supports You that coordinates corporate and private support of U.S. troops and their families? Check out their website: <a href=”http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/”>http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/</a> .
I will warn you that I can’t read the posts of support on their website without choking up.
America Supports You is the brainchild of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Allison Barber. We were privileged to have her visit us yesterday at MOAA. After spending just a little over an hour with her and members of her team, you could tell that her passion and calling to support the troops and their families is what fuels her vision. It’s a simple concept – connect a grateful nation with our men and women in uniform and their families – but powerful in its message and execution.
Check out the website. I think you’ll be surprised at how proud and appreciative your neighbors are of your service and sacrifice.
