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Operation
Support Our Troops
Did you know that there are close to 150,000 American servicemen
and women deployed overseas in defense of our country? Many of these
troops are living in very difficult conditions with few, if any "creature
comforts".
The mission of Operation Support Our Troops Illinois is to supplement
the basic provisions provided to American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The packages we send include packaged treats and toiletries that our
troops cannot easily obtain overseas. The need for basic items is great,
and OSOT Illinois ships approximately 60 boxes per week from the Chicagoland
area to servicemen and women primarily serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
With summertime heat averaging 111 degrees in Iraq and 98 degrees
in Afghainstan, Operation Support Our Troops has put together a wish list
of care package items to help.
- Powdered drink mix (crystal light, gatorade, sweetened koolaid)
- Crossword
puzzle or word game books
- Athletic socks
- Canned or foil packed tuna, chicken or beef products
- Beef jerky
- Canned or individual serving sizes of fruit
- Snack bars (granola,
power bars, etc)
- cans or bags of nuts
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Care package contributions can be dropped off at:
Army Reserve Center
7402 W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, IL 60130
Neck Coolers
Neck Coolers are a great way to support our troops overseas suffering
from summertime heat. They are easy to make and easy to use. Click
here to find out how to make and use Neck Coolers.
KNITTERS RALLY FOR SOLDIERS
SPRINGFIELD, IL: During the Civil War civilian volunteers tore cotton
into strips to supply the army’s with bandages. In both WWI and WWII,
volunteers rallied to provide our fighting forces with handmade wool gloves,
socks and stocking caps to keep the Soldiers dry and warm. Today, Soldiers
stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kosovo are exposed to winds and bitter
cold during the winter months. (Click here to
learn how to make a Helmet Liner for a servicemember)
The Lt. Dan Band featuring Gary Sinise Benefit Concert!
Join us for an outdoor concert located on the Cantigny Park Parade Grounds*, 1S151 Winfield Road, in Wheaton, IL at 8 pm on July 22, 2006 to benefit Operation Support Our Troops, - Illinois, Inc.
All proceeds from the concert will benefit Operation Support Our Troops- Illinois, Inc. This organization, founded by military moms Debi Rickert and Joanne Bradna, has sent over 8,500 "care packages" of goods to our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq and has helped to improve the morale of troops deployed in harm’s way. Each box which weighs 25 lbs, contains items not readily available to our troops in their locations, and includes letters and greetings from the community. In addition, Operation Support Our Troops - Illinois, Inc. has supported wounded troops at Brooke Army Medical Center with donations of DVD games and snack foods and has raised over $90,000 to purchase converted vans for severely wounded Iraqi Freedom vets.
Ticket sales began April 15th. Prices are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Advance purchase of tickets is available and may be purchased online by clicking Order Tickets Online or by phone at 800-594-TIXX (8499) Monday thru Friday. Active Military Discount: There will be a special booth for people with active military IDs on the day of the show. When someone presents his/her ID to the attendant at the booth, that person will be given a refund of $5.00. This discount applies for tickets purchased in advance and/or at the door and ONLY to the person with the ID, not the rest of his/her party.
* Please Note: Concert will be held rain or shine; no alcoholic beverages allowed in Cantigny Park
For more information, please contact Operation Support Our Troops - Illinois, Inc., at 630-971-1150.
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To find out more about Operation Support Our Troops, visit their site:
Operation
Support Our Troops
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