Words from the Front Line

From the Front Line

Read special updates and greetings direct from our servicemen & women.

In the service? Leave a message for your friends & supporters back home in the Valley.

To the Front Line

Read special greetings to the men and women serving our country.

Loved ones on the Front Line? Leave a message for our local heroes on the front line.

Map of Iraq

Click here for a map of Iraq

Hometown Heroes

Honoring Valley service men & women.

How can you help?

Reach out to military families in your community, especially those with a loved one overseas. Visit the links below for more ways to help.

  • Operation Hero Miles
    Use Frequent Flyer Miles to Support Our Troops.
  • Operation Uplink
    Donate a calling card to help keep servicemembers in touch with their families.
  • Operation Dear Abby
    Send a greeting via e-mail through Operation Dear Abby
  • Defend America
    Sign a virtual thank-you card
  • Army Navy/Marine Air Force Coast Guard
    Armed Forces Emergency Services
    Make a donation to one of the military relief societies
  • American Red Cross
    Support the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency with your donations of snacks, toiletries and other needs.
  • Fisher House
    Support families whose loved ones are being treated at military and VA hospitals through a donation to the Fisher House.

Other Useful Links

  • MilitaryNow.com Portal for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and Coast Guard active-duty personnel, veterans and families. Includes military discount listings on surplus and other goods
  • Silent Warriors.net Support and information for today's military family. Discussion boards and lots of information
  • 4MilitaryFamilies.com Resource site, by military family members, for military family members.
  • U.S. Customs Service Check this link for extra security precautions and wait-times at international bridges.
  • About Our Kids Help with answering questions your kids may have about the war, and advice on how to help them handle the situation.

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