KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 05, 2007--This Veteran’s Day (November 11), the VFW encourages all Americans to consider what it means to "support our troops." A yellow ribbon is a great start, but what more can we all do to show our support?
The VFW offers these tips to celebrate Veteran’s Day and honor our military veterans--past and present--who have put their lives on the line every day to protect our freedoms.
Say “thank you” to the veterans and members of the military in your community. Take a moment to stop and say thank you – it’s a simple gesture that speaks volumes.
Do something nice for a veteran’s family. Bring over a meal. Take the kids out to give a military spouse a break. Offer to drive the carpool. It’s especially hard for the families of those deployed to cope with everyday life struggles.
Encourage veterans and their families to take advantage of programs like those offered by the VFW, including the Military Assistance Program, Operation Uplink and the Unmet Needs program. Click here to find out more about VFW's military support programs.
Volunteer at your local veteran’s hospital or retirement facility, even if it’s only for an hour. Ask what items you can donate. Find a VA facility
Send a care package to a deployed unit. Contact your local VFW post to participate in an Adopt-A-Unit program. Encourage your family and friends to do the same. To find a VFW post in your area enter zip code.
Send thank you cards to a local VA hospital to cheer newly returning troops. Consider working with a local organization to organize a card-making campaign.
Fly the United States flag, especially on patriotic holidays. For tips on flag etiquette, Click for VFW flag information
Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., the VFW is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the sacrifice and ensuring the rights of America’s veterans through advocacy, support and community service, while promoting patriotism. The VFW offers various services to support veterans and their families throughout their military career, from active duty to honorably discharged. |
