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.