Military: Support Our Troops

Unique ways to share random acts of kindness with U.S. Military Soldiers. Whether you know someone who’s in the military and you want to send them a care package, or you’re looking for a U.S. soldier to send a package to… start here!

Military Education Benefits: 4 Unique Benefits For You And Your Family

Military educational benefits: scholarships for you, scholarships for your family, learning important job skills while serving, free tutoring services for you & your family.

How To Find Military Addresses For U.S. Troops Who Would Like To Receive Holiday Care Packages

We always send care package to U.S. Troops overseas. Want to send a holiday care package to the Troops, but don't know where to send it? What you need to know

Military Care Packages – Tips For Sending Food & Other Items To U.S. Troops

Here's an amazing collection of tips -- everything you need to know to send a care package to U.S. troops.

An Excellent Book And A Great Movie That Future Marines — And Their Loved Ones — Will Enjoy

2 great resources for parents, spouses, friends & relatives of a Marine going through Boot Camp. The movie 'Ears Open. Eyeballs, Click.' And the book 'Boot'.

Fun New Gift Ideas For Military Soldiers And Their Family Members

These military gifts would probably be appreciated by the soldiers themselves, as well as military friends and family members. Anyone who supports the efforts of our servicemen and women will enjoy these novelties.

Support Our Troops: Send ‘Em A Fun Holiday Care Package

Need some gift ideas for your military care package? Here's what we sent the past few years. Each time, our care package received rave reviews from the soldiers.

What It’s Like To Be A Marine In Boot Camp Training At Camp Pendleton

Here are some great links to others' firsthand accounts of what the Boot Camp experience is like at Camp Pendleton.

Get Your Free ‘Flat Daddy’

Flat Mommies & Flat Daddies are lifesize, 2D cardboard cut-out images of deployed service men & women. Military families can get a free Flat Daddy / Flat Mommy!

Gift Baskets To Send To Military APO’s and FPO’s

I've shared tips for sending military care packages before. Time to decide what you'll be sending friends & loved ones again this year. More fun ideas...

A Soldier’s Story: Military Blogs

In honor of our U.S. military men & women on Veterans Day, I read a number of great military blogs. I've been keeping a list of my favorites. Now it's time to share...

Do You Remember?… What Were You Doing On September 11th?

Do you remember what you were doing on September 11, 2001? I can remember EXACTLY what I was doing and I'm sure you can too. Here's my recollection...

Arriving At Marine Boot Camp …A Photo Tour

A behind-the-scenes tour of the barracks, training grounds, Commissary, and what a new recruit goes through when the bus drops them off at the Parris Island Receiving Station.

Little-Known Facts About Marine Boot Camp At Parris Island

Some interesting things I've learned from having a nephew in the Marines... some little-known facts about going through Marine Boot Camp at Parris Island SC

What It’s Like To Graduate From Marine Boot Camp …A Photo Tour

My nephew's graduation from Marine Boot Camp on August 18, 2006. ('M' Company, Third Battalion, Platoon 3068). How things looked, from a proud Aunt's perspective...

Movie Review: September Tapes

Watch the movie September Tapes and try to determine if it's 'real' or not. It's an interesting movie... a docudrama about the search for Osama bin Laden.

Jarhead: The Movie & The Book Highlighting Anthony Swofford’s Personal Experiences As A U.S. Marine

I love Anthony Swofford's U.S. Marine movie and book (both titled, Jarhead). Some interesting one-on-one interviews with Anthony Swofford about the movie & book

Before You Send Care Packages To U.S. Military Soldiers…

You can get free envelopes and supplies to ship items to U.S. Soldiers! Little-known facts about sending items to military men and women overseas.

Great Ideas For U.S. Soldiers Care Packages

Everything you need to know about sending care packages to U.S. soldiers... from the best places to buy unique items that only a solider could love to ideas of things you can pick up yourself. Whatever you decide to stuff inside a care package, you can bet that a U.S. Soldier will love ya for it!