Into Thine Hand

Greetings,

Sad news reaches us today from Afghanistan.  The Canadians have lost five, including four soldiers and a journalist.  Other reports say that we lost eight of our own CIA people.  Deepest condolences to the Canadians, our people at CIA, and thier families.
 
While many people celebrate the New Year, others will begin the year with no joy.  Some will embark on 2010 knowing they will fight through the year, unless the hand of God reaches down and takes them home.  Tonight, I will watch the ball drop from Hong Kong with only silence and no celebration.
 
Please see the final dispatch for 2009:  Into Thine Hand

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Very Respectfully,

Michael Yon

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Thank you all very much for providing my husband with a care package after he was injured.

 Thank you all very much for providing my husband with a care package after he was injured.

On Dec 22nd my husband, SSG XXX, was transported to the Tramatic Brain Injury hospital in Balad. He recieved shirts and pants from you to make his stay more comfortable as he recovers from the IED injury he was hit by on Dec. 21st.

He was so happy that herecieved something. May it be small or large, a gift from the heart warms the soul. You showed my soldier love in his time of need and I appreciate that more than I can express.

'Thank you for being such good people fighting for the best cause of all, the love and respect of those serving.

A wife---



DETAILS ABOUT SOLDIERS' ANGELS FIRST RESPONSE BACK PACK?


The U.S. Military provides what can only be described as extraordinary care to our wounded military personnel. No expense is spared to treat a wounded serviceman or women. Soldiers' Angels has, however, put together a backpack which can be given to each wounded soldier as they arrive at the combat support hospitals in Iraq and Afghanistan. When our wounded arrive at these hospitals they often have only what they were wearing in the battlefield and considering they were injured, it usually is not in very good condition. It can take up to a couple of days before they receive replacement supplies and it is often weeks before their belongings catch up to them. The military does all it can to provide for our wounded heroes and more than meets his or hers basic needs. These backpacks, however, ensure that our wounded soldiers have a little love from home to comfort them until their family can reach them and/or they return to the states. A wounded soldier certainly can wear a hospital gown for the first 24 hours before his replacement clothing is issued, but having a quick change of clothing is priceless. Your donation will send a backpack directly to a wounded hero in urgent need.


Care Backpack Contents:

(1) Backpack - fully unzips for easy access
(1) T-Shirt
(1) Knit shorts OR Pajama bottoms (depending on availability)
(1) Boxer Shorts
(1) Pair of White Crew Socks
(1) Toothbrush
(1) Toothpaste
(1) Mouthwash
(1) Deodorant
(2) Disposable Razors
(1) Shampoo
(1) 5" Comb
(1) Hand Lotion
(1) Anti-Bacterial Wet Wipes
(1) Nail Clippers
(1) 150 Minutes AT&T Phone Card
(1) Handmade "Blanket of Hope" created with love by one of our Angels
The First Reponse Backpack can only be shipped direct to a wounded hero. If you are not sending this to a specific soldier, enter "Wounded Hero" in the Ship To field along with your address.

Donation: $55.00 includes shipping

Optional Add On Items:

Adaptive Sweatpant & Hoodie Sweatshirt $20
Adaptive Sweatpant, Hoodie Sweatshirt, Shorts $26

TO ORDER PLEASE SEE:
http://www.angelsstore.org/First_Response_Backpacks_p/sabackpack.htm

On behalf of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and our families

 
 

Holiday Message 2009

 

As America celebrates this holiday season, our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen are serving around the world.  Families and friends at home can enjoy the holidays in peace thanks to your sacrifice.   In the midst of glad tidings, we honor your service and that of your families who serve along with you. 

 

Our thoughts and prayers are especially with our wounded warriors, their families, and the families of the fallen.  They bear solemn burdens often made heavier by absence.  We all must do our part to honor them and ensure they do not shoulder their cares in solitude this holiday season.  America's finest families richly deserve the love and thanks of a grateful Nation, and we will never forget their sacrifice.

 

On behalf of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and our families, I thank you for all you do for our country.  We wish you and your families a joyful holiday season, and all of the blessings of a very happy New Year.

 

 

 

                                                            Sincerely,

 

 

 

M.G. MULLEN

Admiral, U.S. Navy

 

 

 

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ADOPT A HERO TODAY PLEASE>..........

Soldiers' Angels hero adoption waiting list is over 2,000. Many of our heroes are on their third or fourth deployment. Sure, they may be getting some mail or care packages from home, but nothing means more than knowing a complete stranger cares enough to show their support.

When you adopt a hero, you are asked to commit a letter a week and 1-2 small care packages a month during the length of their deployment. Soldiers' Angels Store ( www.AngelsStore.org ) has plenty of pre-made packages and will ship them directly to your hero. For as little as $20 a month you can bring some support for someone who is putting their life on the line for us. Adopt a hero www.soldiersangels.org

Soldiers' Angels is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) of over 200,000 people providing aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, as well as veterans and military families. For more information, see www.soldiersangels.org or call 626-676-0239. Tax ID# 20-0583415. CFC# 25131. Feel free to contact for more information- Angels@SoldiersAngels.org 
 
 
 
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"May No Soldier Go Unloved"
 
 
 
 
 

Seasons Greetings

 

Hello Angels and friends,

 
I would like to take this time to wish you a happy holiday season. It has been a great year for the Soldiers' Angels and we couldn't have done it without supporters and volunteers such as yourself.
 
While everyone plays an very important role in the Global War on Terror, a group of very dedicated service members appear to fly under the radar day in and day out, that team is located at the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center. It is the center's mission and privilege to fulfill the nation's sacred commitment of ensuring dignity, honor, and respect to the fallen and care, service, and support to their families. A solemn dignified transfer of remains is conducted upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, Del., from the aircraft to a transfer vehicle to honor those who have given their lives in the service of the country. The vehicle then moves the fallen to the Port Mortuary.

AFMAO has a total force staff consisting of active duty Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines as well as Guardsmen, Reservists and civilians. The staff also consists of representatives from federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Armed Forces Medical Examiner who are responsible for the complete processing of remains. The staff utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to establish positive identification through DNA, dental and fingerprint analysis and autopsy the remains to determine cause of death. The staff also prepares fallen members for transport to their final destination as determined by the family.
 

Soldiers' Angels has taken these service members under our wings and encourage you to send notes of support throughout the year to:
 
Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center

Mr. Todd Rose-Chief of Air Force Mortuary Affairs

116 Purple Heart Drive
Dover AFB, DE 19902
 

We recently received a note of appreciation back from the team:
 
"The Public Affairs Office at the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center at Dover AFB, Del. has been receiving your cards and well wishes over the last several days. We post these notes where all in the center can see them and read your kind words of thanks. Many of staff here at AFMAO are Guard, Reserve and Active Duty military members deployed from across our nation to support this vital mission. They are away from their families during this time and your notes are certainly helping to bring holiday cheer. Thank you for your support!" Lt. Shannon Mann
 
  
Please live every day like it is a holiday, being thankful and spending time with your family and friends; appreciating what you have been given with the gift of freedom that our service members provide to us every day.
 
I wish you health, comfort, and prosperity this holiday season. Season's Greetings.
 
 
Shelle Michaels
Soldiers' Angels National Communication Officer
ShelleMichaels@SoldiersAngels.org
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