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Public Support
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Armed Forces Day 
 In 1949 Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson "announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day [the third Saturday in May] to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days." The site features a history of this "holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country," and photos and posters for each decade. From the U.S. Department of Defense. http://www.defenselink.mil/afd/ Topics: U.S. Military Last updated Apr 3, 2006 Charity Navigator: Support Our Troops
Provides "a list of charities supporting [U.S.] soldiers and their families that have demonstrated exceptional financial health." Profiles of the charities include ratings (with breakdown by organizational efficiency and capacity), expenses, income statements, executive compensation, privacy policy details, and a description of each group's mission. Includes listings for charities supporting specific military branches and U.S. military veterans. From Charity Navigator, an organization that provides analysis and rating of charities. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=531&gclid=CL_26fTM648CFTgrOAodFU88Lw Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, U.S. Military Last updated Nov 29, 2007 National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM)
NMAM in May, "as designated by Congress, provides a period encompassing both the history and recognition of our armed services with an in-depth look at the diversity of its individuals and achievements." The site features suggestions for individuals to support the military (such as flying the American flag and hiring veterans), a slide show tribute, links to news, and a listing of commemorative events throughout the country. http://www.nmam.org Topics: U.S. Military Last updated May 7, 2007 Support American Troops Overseas
Contacts for volunteering or making donations to support U.S. troops in Iraq and their families. From the Network for Good. http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/international/iraq/troops.aspx Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Jobs & Work, U.S. Military Last updated Dec 9, 2006 |
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