New Angel Project: It's Me!

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Soldiers' Angels proudly announces Operation It's Me!

With the support of Soldiers' Angels, Artist Susie Allen of Colorado is now providing beautiful pencil or charcoal drawings of deployed service members as gifts of love and appreciation for their parents.

Spurred to action when she realized that instead of just sympathizing with the burdens of military families, she could do something to hopefully lift the spirits of parents worried about their deployed child, Susie conceived Operation It's Me. “If I were waiting for the phone to ring and I ran to pick it up,” Susie explains. “I would want to hear, ‘Hi, Momma/Honey, it's me!’ When the package with the deployed hero's portrait comes to the recipient and they open it, that portrait should say, ‘Hi, it's ME!’”

Operation It's Me is truly a gift of the heart from Susie. “When I first began thinking this through,” she says, “I pulled a daily affirmation card out of a pack of 50 and it said, ‘Use your gifts to serve others.’” Thus, Susie's pencil and charcoal portraits of a deployed service member are available to the parents of that service member at no cost.

For more information about Operation It's Me and how to request a portrait of a deployed son or daughter, see the Operation It's Me project page.

AMVETS Life Membership Increase

AMVETS Life membership is $180.00 thru Dec 31, 2010. Effective January 1st, 2011 ~ $200.00 and effective January 1st, 2012 $250.00


Latest Newsletter: Amets of Illinois


Amvets Newsletter link above. AmVets is the only service org that is open to all veterans. They have provided for the homeless thru the shelter in Chicago and provided fire retardant shirts to the troops and calling cards. They help get veterans thru the VA red tape.

Grayslake Marine returns for holiday and dad’s wedding - Lake County News-Sun

Grayslake Marine returns for holiday and dad’s wedding - Lake County News-Sun

Cooking with the Troops

I am sure many of you are familiar with Troy Yokum's hike across America with a goal to raise $5 million to assist military families in need.

He has something extra special planned:

Troy will host a Barefoot Hike for Heroes one-mile group walk to set a new Guinness World Record in Phoenix, AZ on Dec. 4th

Also:

All ages are welcome to participate in the one-mile barefoot walk--no skateboards, rollerblades or bicycles are allowed on the course. Special t-shirts and other merchandise will be sold at the event, and an autograph session with Troy and his crew will take place after the walk. All donations will be accepted on the day of the event.

So, if you find yourself in the Phoenix area on Saturday, December 4th, consider registering to walk - BAREFOOT! - with Troy, all for a good cause. Even if you can't make the walk in person, you can "Shadow Walk".

Bravo Company 1st Platoon 4th Squad - How we sleep

Unit requesting Christmas decorations

Are you an Approved Angel? There is a unit who will be returning home in March, but has requested Christmas decorations: lights (used are fine), stockings, Santa & Mrs. Clause & elf costumes, if possible, and I'm sure if you think of something else it would be most welcome. If you can help, please contact Ann at the corporate office at adavidson@soldiersangels.org ASAP to request the address for where to send you holiday cheer! Any package would have to go out quickly in order to arrive before Christmas, so don't hesitate!


This is time-sensitive, since we are fast
approaching the mailing deadlines for APO/FPO for delivery before
Christmas!

Wingtip to Wingtip~

Watch the Vampires Suck trailer on #Fandango

Watch the Vampires Suck trailer on #Fandango

Presidential Citizens Medal

For more video about the medal, you can go here
(http://www.whitehouse.gov/citizensmedal#), which is where Beth
found the video with MaryAnn.

Just Listen to Support the Troops!

Jesse Dayton is one of the artists involved with Soldiers' Angels partner Voices of a Grateful Nation. This organization's CD, which includes Jesse's song, I'm Comin' Home helps fund activities that use music to help returning and wounded soldiers re-acclimate and recover.

I’m Comin’ Home tells the story of going to Iraq and coming home safely to live happily ever after. It has received rave reviews from soldiers and military families, and now has the attention of CMT.com (Country Music Television). The video is playing on the station’s website and is linked to a PSA about the efforts of Soldiers’ Angels and Voices of a Grateful Nation to use music to support the troops.

Now, Jesse needs a little help from you in order to help Soldiers' Angels and Voices of a Grateful Nation. All you have to do is watch his video for I'm Comin' Home.

Jesse Dayton

If CMT.com records at least 1000 hits a day, Jesse's video and his PSA for Soldiers' Angels and Voices of a Grateful Nation will be put into regular rotation of music videos on CMT. Getting Jesse's PSA on CMT will be a wonderful way to help spread the word about what Soldiers' Angels does.

Jesse Dayton

Soldiers' Angels and Voices of a Grateful Nation working together helps the troops:

One result of the partnership between Voices of a Grateful Nation and Soldiers’ Angels is the new music lesson/therapy program at the warehouse, part of Operation Soft Landing. Along with Charlie Gallagher and musicologist and guitar teacher Craig Hillis, Soldiers’ Angels co-founder Jeff Bader has been developing and stocking a room to provide music lessons and performance opportunities for wounded veterans and those in transition to civilian life. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) issues such as hand/eye coordination or motor problems, and short-term memory challenges can all be improved through playing an instrument and listening to music.

The call went out for instruments in the last month, but so much more is needed and the hope is to expand Operation Soft Landing to locations around the country. All revenue Jesse receives from “I’m Coming Home” will go to support this project. Simply watching these great videos is a powerful way to help!

You can also learn more about Jesse Dayton and watch both videos on CMT's site.

Constitution Ralley ~ Aug 29

“Constitution Ride Across America”



Returning to America's greatness
SUNDAY, 29 AUGUST 2010

Time: 4:00 PM Date: 29 AUGUST 2010



ILLINOIS STATE CAPITAL BUILDING

2ND AND CAPITAL STREETS, SPRINGFIELD, IL


Contact: Chris Brocksmith Email: cgbrocksmith@gmail.com

Or call: 217-316-5483





"WE THE PEOPLE" have made the difference. This war is not won on the back of one American, but on the backs of many. Because I love America, and the Freedom it stands for, and I will not sit back and watch our country be mandated, and force onto the citizens changes that are in direct conflict with the Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and The Declaration of Independence, our forefathers founded this coun­try on. So, I ask you America, to support this Constitution Ride Across America, and come out and "Rally Up" when I ride into your state capitol. - Daren Gardner



Daren does not ride alone in his passion for the CONSTITUTION of the UNITED STATES OF

AMERICA. Please join Daren and the MILLIONS of AMERICA’S who feel the same by coming out to this RED, WHITE and BLUE event to hold our legislators accountable for what they do and to show them what you are willing to fight for.



One document, 48 states, 48 legislatures, Millions of Supporters —Hold them accountable.



Please bring your patriot spirit, friends, family and flag to waive to show our support for the CON­STITUTION of the United State of America. ARE YOU READY TO DO SOMETHING NOW!



If you are interested in riding with Daren, contact me directly: cgbrocksmith@gmail.com



NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: JULIE RANSON





TO BECOME A SPONSOR OF THE

CONSTITUTION RIDE CONTACT DAREN AT: daren@craa2010.com





http://craa2010.com/index2.html

Rocky Horror in Peoria~Jul 24

Leaving here for Peoria on Saturday Night. Want to car pool?

http://www.peoriatheater.com/peoria_theater/Home_Events/Entries/2010/7/24_Rocky_Horror_Picture_Show.html

Pocket Angels Job

Are you an Angel in Alaska, Arizona, California (north, south & San Diego), Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico or Utah? Are you looking for a part-time job? PocketAngels is interested in hearing from you!

Requirements: We are seeking people who can service these retailers 2 times per month by dropping in and making sure the product is displayed correctly, to ensure there is enough stock in the displays and that there is enough stock in the store. It can be a single store in your town or you can service a few or a lot, it’s up to you.

You must have… a friendly and outgoing personality, you are able to build great relationships with the staff within these stores as you will become “part of the family” in there, and you can present in “business casual” attire as you are representing PocketAngels as well as Soldiers’ Angels in a professional setting. Access to the internet is also a must.

Beth writes: “This is part of a project that the guy looking to hire people is doing for Soldiers' Angels-putting us in 150+ stores in the western region in about two weeks. He's urgently looking for part-time employees to help with the program. Please share it around-people hired will be helping stock the stores with Angel Pocket Angels and other Pocket Angels, which people will be purchasing and donating for care packages, etc.

You can find all the details here.

Boarder and Captured OTMs

List of Captured OTMs (other than Mexicans). They're not here to cut our grass.

According to the Border Patrol the public is being mislead as to WHO is coming into the US from Mexico. This IS THE TRUTH. as reported by WSBTV in Atlanta.

Video 1 http://www.wsbtv.com/video/23438021/index.html

Video 2 http://www.wsbtv.com/video/23438712/index.html

If we don't get this message out to the people, we are dead ducks...and soon!
PLEASE send to people before the video expires.

Soldiers Angels Founder's Notes 5/5/10

Dear Angels, Today your help is desperately needed? As the troop buildup in Afghanistan continues, facilities and supplies are stretched?many of our troops are living in the most basic and uncomfortable conditions. As part of the counter-insurgency strategy, they are also leaving big bases and going into primitive areas where they can?t easily buy hygiene supplies or even get hot food. Just today a soldier sent us this: I?m writing on behalf of 10 soldiers attached to my unit. At this moment their living areas are deplorable: one hot meal every other week, sleeping on floors, no internet access, etc?My chaplain will make a trip to that place in one month?. [They] need personal hygiene stuff?like toilet paper, baby wipes, deodorant, soap, etc. This is the only way they can receive help.? style="font-size:12;">At the Combat Support Hospitals in-country and the hospitals in Germany and stateside, Angel representatives are constantly requesting more supplies. Roger Godskesen of Tactical Medical Support says he is having trouble keeping up with the demand for backpacks for the wounded, and MaryAnn in Germany describes how busy things are at Landstuhl: As you read this, patients are being airlifted to Landstuhl hospital in Germany from Iraq and Afghanistan. Highly skilled medical staff tend to them during flight. Preparations are being made for their arrival at Landstuhl. Nursing and surgical staff are called in. As you read this, a patient regains consciousness for the first time since being hurt and asks about his buddies. Sometimes he must be told they didn't make it. As you read this, other patients are being prepared for departure to US medical facilities, where they will begin their recovery. Up to 700 patients are medevaced to Germany each month, making Landstuhl the busiest trauma hospital in the world. As you read this, our troops are fighting so that you don't have to. They want you to go on with your lives - that's why they do it. But we do have an obligation to let them know we appreciate all they do for us. Please help Soldiers' Angels show our nation's heroes that no Soldier, Airman, Marine, or Sailor will ever go unloved. style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">style="font-size:12;"> As summer comes to Iraq and Afghanistan, the demand for ?cool ties,? sand scarves, powdered drinks, sunscreen and lip balm is high, and thousands of pounds of coffee are still requested to help our heroes stay alert; On the homefront, Operation Top Knot baby kits for infants with deployed fathers are flying off the shelves, and we have shipped hundreds and hundreds of vet packs, phonecards and sets of clothing for patients in the last three months alone. The postage to continue this pace is staggering! We need your help! Every donation of any size helps speed one more package for a hero out the door to service members America remembers and supports them, allows us to stand with one more expectant military mother facing motherhood alone, and helps provide one more backpack to a wounded hero. If you think you can?t do much to help, consider Tess, a 5th grader who led her school in collecting items for wounded backpacks. It?s amazing what one little person can do! style="font-size:12;">id="blkImgId1" alt="" src="http://soldiersangels.org/uploads/images/foundersnewsletter/tessa4wou..." attr="src" border="0" /> Please do what you can?donate $5, $10, $25, $50? $100 or even $500. Give what you can, team up with friends/coworkers on a project to gather supplies or challenge each other to see who can inspire the most donations. The only limit is your imagination! See www.soldiersangels.org/groups.html for ideas. Our troops need us?both for the comfort of a few things to make life in the war zone easier and for the comfort that comes from knowing we have their backs. style="font-size:12;">Please join me wingtip-to-wingtip in showing them how much we care. Every bit matters and every bit counts. As MaryAnn wrote, they are facing so much for us and we must make sure they know we appreciate them. Please help. style="font-size:12;"> xcomment="prevstyle=padding: 0px; width: 400px; border: 0px none; border-collapse: separate;" align="center"> style="border: 1px dashed rgb(170, 170, 170);" xcomment="prevstyle= "> xcomment="action=https://Simplecheckout.authorize.net/payment/CatalogPayment.aspx"> (If the buttons don't work for you, please visit www.soldiersangels.org/donate.html or mail to Soldiers' Angels, 1792 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104) style="font-size:12;"> style="font-size:12;">Thank you for standing with me! Wingtip to Wingtip, Patti Patton-Bader Soldiers' Angels Founder and CEO Facebook - href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Soldiers-Angels-Official/23782461003" target="_blank">Soldiers' Angels (official) Twitter - target="_blank">@soldiersangels Monthly Newsletter - href="http://soldiersangels.org/index.php?page=newsletters" target="_blank">www.soldiersangels.org/index.php?page=newslettersstyle="font-size:x-small;"> Soldiers' Angels, 1792 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 529-5114 style="font-size:xx-small;">

www.WHEC.com - Local musician scores national attention for military tribute

www.WHEC.com - Local musician scores national attention for military tribute

Search and Download Free Ebook Pdf Files

Search and Download Free Ebook Pdf Files

This is an interesting search engine to find PDFs. There's also a search engine for XLS and PPT. I must bookmark this site.

Vets run Soldiers' Angels Warehouse

Soldiers’ Angels proudly announces the opening if its first Angel-operated warehouse, staffed by four recent veterans and Angel volunteers. The warehouse consolidates and streamlines SA’s extensive packing, shipping and screen-printing activities in support of the troops, reducing the organization’s overhead expenses and providing an employment opportunity for veterans.

“It’s a better bang for benefactors’ bucks,” explains Soldiers’ Angels Operations Manager Toby Nunn, who oversaw development of the warehouse. Located across the street from Brooke Army Medical center in San Antonio, Texas—a city with the highest concentration of wounded and other active duty soldiers in the United States—the 10,000-square-foot facility reduces shipping costs for SA by its proximity to one of the largest targets of SA’s troop support efforts.

In addition to the reduction in overhead, the cost of paying for the warehouse staff itself fits the mission of Soldiers’ Angels by supporting veterans . “Staffing it with recent veterans helps provide a soft-landing for their transition to civilian life,” Nunn explains. “It surrounds them with like-minded people as they learn the corporate world.” This is especially helpful for those who may be struggling, Nunn says with enthusiasm. “You can’t say, ‘You don’t get it.’ Because you’re looking at a bunch of people who do.”

Another benefit of the location is its easy access for families with patients at BAMC who drop by for the relaxation of being among people who understand. Family members and mobile patients often find enjoyment in pitching in. “Right now we have a couple of families and even a Ft. Hood shooting victim helping out with the Holiday care packages,” says Nunn. “We’ve been shipping out about one semi per day.”

Next door to the warehouse is 3,000 square feet of exhibit space that will be used for military-themed book signings, video/movie screenings, SA leadership meetings, and more. Part of the exhibit space will house a permanent installation of the Tribute to Heroes and Angels museum, and the facility will also support a program of music therapy and music lessons for wounded veterans.

Soldiers' Angels co-founder Jeff Bader says the entire facility is more than a base of operations. “It will be a home--a home for our volunteers and supporters, our active duty and retired military friends, and most importantly a home away from home for our returning and wounded troops and their families.”

Soldiers Angels

I clipped this link from facebook and when I clicked play, I had a real eye-opener. My picture was the first one in this slide show. It's great to see those that are supporting our troops nation-wide. "Let no Soldier Go Unloved".

It's labled "CTL" (team leader) but I don't want to give the impression that it is my title.

http://secure.smilebox.com/ecom/openTheBox?sendevent=4d5451794e5459784e7a56384d7a45324d6a49774f54633d0d0a&sb=1

"The Angel Flight"...

"The Angel Flight"... they bring our Fallen home... a song about the men and women who honor our father, son, brother, mother, daughter, sister and our friend by insuring they are honorably returned back home to their family...: