What Can We Do To Show Our Support Of Our Troops ?
913414
Don't listen to the idiots pressing anti Bush propaganda.  If you want to honor the troops overseas speak up for them  You do remember we are fighting in Afghanistan too right?  It isn't only Iraq, remember them on Thanksgiving, while you sit with your family eating until you can't consume one more bite.  Remember them as you talk politics with family and you think you know what is right.  Remember them when you watch your children on Christmas unwrapping their presents.  What we take for granted they are defending and unselfishly pass by so we don't have to.  \n\nStand up and fight for those soldiers waiting to stand trial for doing their jobs, send your thanks to those in the hospitals with missing limbs.  If you live close to a military base contact the base locater and ask how you can help.  Thank them when you see a Veteran.  Stand up for them when others attack, after all they are willing to stand up for you and die for you.\n\nThey need your HONEST support, not some magnet on your trunk.  Speak up for them, write to them, contact your local VFW or American Legion and ask what you could do.  They volunteer to fight and die for this country so others can insult and ridicule them.  Don't turn your backs and help them out.  The holidays are here and they aren't.  \n\nIn response to a few remarks here, killing a liberal or democrat is no solution.  I have been approach by just as many democrats and republicans.  Nobody comes up and says "I'm a republican/ democrat and I support you."  I have only had a few even recognize the fact I am a vet, nevermind the VET plates or sticker on my car.  No one side is better than the other, this isn't about politics it is about what is right and what is wrong, it is about men and women fighting for what they believe not what we demand them to believe.\n\nVeteran-SGT- 4 years service, 2 in the Persian Gulf.
687237
They do not support the troops.  The only thing they support is their own political opinions.\n\nTheir claims to support the troops are as hollow as their claims that they care about the Iraqi people.
665489
When thier mission has been accomplished. Often the end result of a war is not known till many years after the fact. We should have ended this the first time we dealt with Iraq in the 90's. We prematurely withdrew then, and it is imperative that we stick this one throught to the end...whenever that may be. Support our troops! They are the very life-blood of this country! Let them know that thier efforts are not in vain and that they are very much needed and appreciated!!! For those of you who fear for the loss of American lives...yes, weep for them, mourn them...but it was a choice they made when they enlisted, so support the decision that they have made and support them!
925727
Agreed, although we are in Afghanistan.  I never really understood saying "Support Our Troops" while sending them to die.  That's great support.
609046
Hi. My husband was in the marine corp. and now he is in the army. You can call or email the USO  or the post office and ask them if they still do care packages for troops. You can go to school/church/or around your community and collect snacks, toiletries, international calling cards, big quantity of items can be sold in Sam's club. for women and men to Iraq. Thank you for thinking of our soldiers and troops. God bless you!
1103281
I check the list from time to time - but I know I'll hear about the people I'm looking for from friends before I see them on the net.\n\nBest way to support? Be strong, send care packages, letters, take advantage of video conferencing if your base has a program. My dad and I went in and bought my uncle a spare bullet proof vest, in case he misplaced his - crazy I know, but you never know.\n\nLean like hell on your family and troop support groups. Stay busy, don't read to much news. Alot of it is bad news that looks alot worse then it is.\n\nKeep the faith.
433436
Support the Troops, but not the war? Why don't you tell them "Hey! You guys are great, but what you're doing absolutely sucks"! Get a grip on reality. War is not easy, nor is it predictable. Many unforeseen things happen. Let me ask you this - how many terrorist attacks have been perpetrated on US soil since we've been in Iraq? Wouldn't you rather be fighting these fleabags over there? And do you realize that our forces, all volunteers by the way, overwhelmingly support the mission that they are fighting? Stop giving comfort to our enemies, and show an undivided front and unwavering support for our people and the mission that they are fighting. If you are not happy with the war, keep your trap shut and cast your vote at election time. This irresponsible BS is what caused the failure of the Vietnamese War. It's a war, and Generals, not journalists and anti-war demonstrators, should be fighting it and deciding its outcome!
54518
yes,I support our troops for everything they are doing for the people in Iraq my friends and I are sending ITEMS OVER TO THEM THAT the troops are requesting we are getting letters back and the people in oue communites are very helpful \n thank you
844263
You cannot get a list like that due to the many possible negative uses.  However, thank you very much for your desire to show your care.  I am very sure that all of the men and women of the United States Department of Defense, in all branches and divisions, appreciate your thoughtfulness as they continue the defense of our nation and our allies.  Here is a list of some places that might be a positive way for you to offer your support for our troops:\n\nhttp://www.anysoldier.com/\nhttp://www.forgottensoldiers.org/\nhttp://www.mysoldier.com/
1145490
Keep the items coming.  They help the troops a lot.  I fervently support our troops and our mission in Iraq.  However, what you are doing is the proof that you can support the troops while disagreeing with their mission.  What you need to understand is that that mother is probably very sick of people saying the cliched "I support the troops, but not what their doing" from people who in no way support the troops other than with lipservice.  Her emotions are invested in a young man who is in harms way.  You should forgive her for her mistake, passing it off as the emotions of a worried mother, and continue on with your service.  And if anyone ever tells you that you shouldn't speak out against the war, tell them to go to hell.  And if they resist tell them you were told to say that by someone who believes the war in Iraq is necessary and who is sworn to protect your right to make such statements with my own life, if required.
243639
Tip o'the hat to the soldier.  We're proud of you!
231317
I think we need to stay out of everyone else's affairs and only offer help to them when they experience a natural disaster. That way, we appear sympathetic without being invasive.  We should use our troops to protect our own soil.
1080532
Let them really have no doult that we need good men staying in the service and what he does no matter what his rank is important, and as he moves up the job gets harder, and it takes one hell of a man to do what he is doing. \n \nWrite your senator or rep. tell them of his promotion and request a letter or something to fram for him to put on the wall thanking him for his service.\nMake sure they know to write it by hand and not to type it.
1138110
Supporting the troops can simply mean you support their quick & safe return home. After all, that's what we want, right?
864837
While I'm sitting here with tears running down my face from your wonderful comment; I honestly don't think anyone can "top" what you just said. We respect and honor you and more like you. To wear any uniform in the military should give you and others great pride. We, I know I won't, ever forget all you have done and all that continue to do what they are doing for our country and people. May God always bless you now and always.
753344
so in reality, you're helping communist China's troops...\n\nI'd support the stickers/magnets if they actually went to helping the troops. They need body armor and someone's pockets are getting filled off of them.
402268
There are countless organizations that specialize in supporting the troops. This is the official site from the Department of Defense that gives you links to such organizations. Just sending small items can mean a lot to some people.\n\nhttp://www.americasupportsyou.mil/americasupportsyou/index.aspx