FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:Jerry Newberry
telephone: 816/968/1168
email: jnewberry@vfw.org

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is again in the forefront of patriotism as the organization and its members find ways to show support for America and her armed forces. As our nation prepares for war, thousands of our active-duty and Reserve service members, along with the National Guard, will be deployed overseas and stateside for what is expected to be a tough battle. Supporting our troops now is more important than ever before. It is our duty as Americans to do our part to keep their spirits and morale up.

Adopt-a Unit
One way your Post or Auxiliary can show their support for our troops is through the Veterans of Foreign Wars "Adopt-A-Unit" program. You can have audio-taped books and playing cards sent in your name to the unit of your choice. Any Post or Auxiliary can sponsor an active-duty, National Guard or Reserve unit or ship. Contact your Department Military Assistance Program chairperson or MAP at National Headquarters at (816) 756-3390, ext. 211. You also may e-mail MAP at map@vfw.org.
Website: http://www.vfw.org/whatwedo/wha_MAP.htm Adopt-a-Unit Guide, Adopt-a-Unit Application
April 02 VFW Magazine article: http://www.vfw.org/magazine/apr02/USSEnterprise.htm

Operation Uplink Phone Cards
Operation Uplink is one of the most appreciated assistance programs offered by any veterans organization. The VFW's Operation Uplink phone card program provides our service men and women with precious minutes of time to talk to loved ones back home. Despite the appreciation that our service personnel and hospitalized veterans have for this program, we need the support of generous people like you to keep the phones ringing. Your donations make it possible for service men and women and hospitalized veterans to make free phone calls to friends and family.

To help them put the call through, send your contribution to:

Operation Uplink
VFW National Headquarters
406 West 34th Street, Suite 710
Kansas City, MO 64111.

You may also donate online. For more information, call (816) 968-1102 or email uplink@vfw.org or jdickerson@vfw.org.

Are you an American serviceperson that needs a phonecard to call home or a patient in the VA hospital that wants to call loved ones? If so, click here to request a phonecard.