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Special needs adults cutting troopons. Photo courtesy of center.There are a multitude of ways to help the troops, and one of the easiest is by sending them troopons. Recently, a group of special needs adults at Building Blocks Ministries did just that.
As part of a health and wellness class at the center, the adults learned about cutting coupons and saving money on the various items they needed to purchase. They noticed a surplus of coupons, and came up with an idea: troopons!
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Watch this U.S. Soldier refuse to give up. Inspiring stuff.
Sarah Cudd collapses short of the finish line on a 12-mile ruckArmy Capt. Sarah Cudd exemplifies the work ethic and spirit of our soldiers. She was finishing the 12 Mile Foot March at Fort Dix, NJ, an event that needed to be completed in under 3 hours. As she approached the finish line, she collapsed, from seeming exhaustion. Watch the video here. She didn’t give up. She fought, and she fought some more. It’s remarkable to see. Want to learn more about how to help the troops? Click here to donate and show your support for the brave men and women soldiers serving our country. Please consider reaching out to us.
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These five photos show other sides of being a soldier
An unidentified American soldier sits and eats his meal (which includes chicken, mashed potatoes, bread, and pineapple) atop rows of a stockpiled ammunition shells, England, May 1944
When we think about the men and women in foreign lands, sacrificing for our freedom, it's easy to forget that they have quiet moments too. They still need to eat, and sleep, and take care of themselves spiritually. In WW2, it was no different for American soldiers.
Here are some classic photos to remind us of how no matter when or where, U.S. Soldiers need our support. Please consider donating or providing a care package today. Are you a soldier and want to request help? Want to know more about our organization? Contact us!
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The Charity auction will be part of the sixth annual "Goodyear Gives Back" campaign, focused on supporting America's troops.
Goodyear once again transforms its NASCAR race tires, replacing the sidewall design with "Support Our Troops" on all tires used during Memorial Day weekend to support the U.S. Military. Thursday, May, 21, 2015 in Concord, N.C.This Memorial Day Weekend, you might notice something different on the tires of your favorite Nascar drivers' cars. For six straight years, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been rallying NASCAR fans to support members of the U.S. Armed Forces through its “Goodyear Gives Back” charitable program, benefitting Support Our Troops®. This weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, all race tires will be emblazoned with a stately "Support Our Troops" logo in red, white and blue.
Read more: Goodyear Tires launches Charity Auction to benefit Support Our Troops
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An inside look at the 72nd Medical Detachment - Veterinary work
Recently, Afghanistan - Here at SupportOurTroops.org, we have a simple mission - to support our men and women now serving in the Armed Forces. We’re proud and privileged to help those who need it. In this position, we often get an inside look at some of the important work these soldiers do on a daily basis. The 72nd Medical Detachment is a veterinary service support unit currently deployed in Afghanistan.
A group of soldiers in Afghanistan pose with a working military dog, post veterinary treatment.In a typical month, they can see over one hundred patients and perform 13 surgeries. Most of the patients are Military Working Dogs, known as MWDs. Recently, the 72nd redeployed 6 MWDs to their home stations. They performed five yearly exams, four dentals and even extracted some broken teeth. They also do X-rays and CT scans on the dogs, which helped to diagnose on working dog with a slipped disc, and another with a tumor. One common ailment of MWDs is Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV), a non-combat related cause of death for working dogs. When this happens, the stomach bloats and rotates, and can only be corrected with surgery. Click here to donate and show your support for the brave men and women serving our country.
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A history of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing
A recent photo of the 455th Air Expeditionary WingRecently, Afghanistan - On an USAF base in a Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, there’s an elite unit of soldiers proudly named the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing (455 AEW). Support Our Troops recently had the privilege to provide these patriots with care packages and letters, and remind them how grateful Americans are for the job they do. The 455th has a storied history, dating back to World War 2. The current unit was activated in 2001, and its members are deployed throughout the world.