Some that come to mind right off the top of my head are ...
There are so many more! You can find the one that is just right for your abilities and heart. Obviously we want you to help our efforts, but more important is that you just do SOMETHING!
There are some who have even been nominated for awards, which is a great morale boost. Check out this site ...
There are 5 different categories, even one to honor the kids making a difference. Check 'em out!
Microsoft and USO salute our troops
Microsoft Corporation, in partnership with the United Service
Organizations (USO), is recognizing the contributions of the military community - the friends, family, and other individuals who help brighten the lives of U.S. troops throughout the world - with the creation of the first annual Above and Beyond Awards.
The Above and Beyond Awards is our way of publicly honoring and thanking the outstanding commitment, exceptional service, sacrifice and achievements of individuals who have shown extraordinary dedication in brightening the lives of our troops over the past year.
One of our favorites, is Marty Horn, of AnySoldier.com. 
We visited him, and his wife, Sue, a couple years ago on the national tour. They were amazing. The whole family was involved, their home was filled with their efforts. And you could tell it all came from the heart.
We visited him, and his wife, Sue, a couple years ago on the national tour. They were amazing. The whole family was involved, their home was filled with their efforts. And you could tell it all came from the heart. We're not telling you who to vote for, only who we can speak for personally. You have up to 5 votes. Let those still supporting the troops after all of these years, know their work is appreciated. As the war drags on, troop morale becomes more necessary by the day. Oh, and, Go Marty!!!! ( ;
Now ... There are some who support in unique ways that you never hear about. And support can be made in the smallest way.
As returned Canadian troop/firefighter, Jason Bosker, told us on the tour a couple years ago ... "Had someone sent me a LaBatt's Beer bottle cap, I would have known they were thinking about me back home."
We have had a small sideline morale campaign going since 2003 ... operation Iraq'n'Robin. Simple idea really. Here in the great Pacific Northwest, we have Red Robin Restaurants. They have these fun glasses they give out for birthdays, etc.
I approached a Red Robin manager and explained what I had in mind, and they gave us about 300 pairs of these glasses.
We send them to deployed units with directions that they be put away until such time as morale has bottomed and they need a cheer up. At that time, they're pulled into formation and don their new "equipment". The smiles are instant, and the cameras capture them.We got more glasses before the last national tour, and let the hometown heroes have a taste of how it feels to get this morale treatment. 
See, something as small as a pair of cardboard glasses can make a difference! Check out the pix, you can see the miles of smiles. Thank you to Red Robin Restaurants!!! Keep those glasses coming!
See, something as small as a pair of cardboard glasses can make a difference! Check out the pix, you can see the miles of smiles. Thank you to Red Robin Restaurants!!! Keep those glasses coming! 
YOU can make a difference, too! Make sure your local fire and police know about the HeroToHero.US effort ... and this includes Canada too, eh.The Hero Shirt Drive is on! We need the shirts off the backs of our Hometown Heroes, by Valentine's Day (Feb 14th).
All shirts (hats, etc) must bear hometown department logos. Write your message of support on them, and send them to us at ...HeroToHero.US
Attn: Liz Jackson
5700 100th Ave SW
Suite 224
Lakewood, WA 98499
5700 100th Ave SW
Suite 224
Lakewood, WA 98499
For our Canadian heroes, send to ...
Hero To Hero
Attn: Kevin McHarg
1940 Avenue Road - SS1
Bright's Grove, Ontario
Canada N0N 1C0
How many do we need? All you have! We will ship them out at the annual PackOut event. For more info, check out: http://herotohero.us/FirstResponders.htmAnd troops, you want the shirts from your hometown? 
Let 'em know about the effort, and to get on the adoption list.
Let 'em know about the effort, and to get on the adoption list.
We'll adopt your entire unit, not just you! Go to: http://herotohero.us/Troops.htm We've sent nearly 20,000 shirts, to date. As long as we get the shirts, if you request adoption, you'll get them, too! You may just receive a shirt from YOUR hometowns. They haven't forgotten about you!
This is a chance to show your support without politics. There are no pro or antiwar stances ... Just the ultimate act of support ... The very shirts off the back of our hometown heroes.
Remember our tag line - it's true ...
TROOPS DON'T CHOOSE THEIR BATTLES
ANY MORE THAN FIREFIGHTERS OR POLICE!
(This shirt hangs in the Pentagon Security Forces office. It was done by members of Fort Lewis' Henry Lind NCO Academy, to honor our hometown heroes at the Pentagon)
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