Basically like an adopt a soldier for Chirstmas type deal.
2007-11-04 13:16:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
There is a program similar to what you are describing. It is found at http://www.angelsncamouflage.org/
Basically, you don't bring the soldier home with you (most of them are on duty and not released for the holidays).
Just as importantly as caring for our current soldiers, is to remember and "adopt" our US veterans. These are men and women who fought in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War and those who served stateside. They need our support as well. The site for adopting a veteran is here: http://www.angelsncamouflage.org/application.html
Have a look....it's a very worthwhile charity.
2007-11-04 13:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where's the sign up list....??
I'd be more than happy to participate ... Our Boys and Girls in the Services are all Heroes as far as I'm concerned so what's with the 2 people who answered that they'd do it only if they got Americans??? Am I missing a point here or is it something the English wouldn't understand?
EDIT
Join a Christmas Parcel Appeal.... Send a bit of Christmas to them ;-)
http://supportoursoldiers.co.uk/yellowrib.html
2007-11-04 20:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by Larabeth 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As young private in 1971 I spent my first thanksgiving away from home with a family who took in a soldier from the local base, And I was that lucky soldier.
Yes i would gladly return the kindness.
2007-11-04 13:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by SFC_Ollie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. We actually did this, while my husband was recuperating at Walter Reed. A family took the time to invite us over for a holiday meal and let us enjoy the family atmosphere. It was an humbling experience and so I would want to give back just as it was given so freely to us. Soldiers that are recuperating and have no family, just want to enjoy the holidays, and forget their injuries, so ABSOLUTELY I would do it.
2007-11-04 16:38:03 · answer #4 · answered by sweetcarolinagirl66 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Me and my husband do this every year my husband has been in the army 14 years so far and just re-enlisted...and we always invite his soldiers married and single ones to our house for both thanksgiving and christmas...but i wont be doing it this year because my husband is getting home from a 15 month deployment to iraq next week, and this thanksgiving is just about me, my hubby and our son.
2007-11-04 16:11:48 · answer #5 · answered by Army♥Wife 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-03 08:55:20 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there was a program in Kentucky last year and know a family who participated, i bought the two soldiers they "adopted" phone cards. you could check with family support at a base near you for info. and yes, i would.
2007-11-04 14:08:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as it is a US soldier. I would participate in a heartbeat! I would have to order out tho I used to be in the military and even i can barely stomache my cooking.
2007-11-04 13:35:30 · answer #8 · answered by hmeetis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had unaccompanied airmen from the local air base at my home for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas for the past 21 years. And I'm retired from the Navy.
2007-11-04 14:29:56 · answer #9 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, I do this nearly every year as a military wife....we ask all of our single friends to come for dinner, and to celebrate the holidays with us. In the military community you only have each other. These single sailors in our case....are just as much a part of our family as our real brothers and sisters. You don't even know how much it means to them! It's really hard to be away from family, trust me I know...I'm 2500 miles from home this holiday season.
2007-11-04 14:34:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋