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Operation Gratitude Celebrates Its 750,000th Care Package with a Special Delivery

December 23, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Non Profit

As more than 2000 volunteers, corporate sponsors and other special guests looked on in surprise, founder Carolyn Blashek hand-delivered Operation Gratitude’s milestone 750,000th Care Package to its special recipient, a decorated combat veteran and wounded warrior, Sgt. Eric Rodriguez. No one was more surprised than true American Hero Rodriguez. As fate would have it, his …

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Military medical officers from the US, Germany and UK to discuss new innovations in the treatment of combat casualties

August 26, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Medical

The latest technologies and techniques being used to treat soldiers on the front line will be explored at Defence IQ’s Battlefield Healthcare conference, taking place 21st-23rd November in Munich, Germany. The event allows healthcare professionals from all over Europe to explore recent lessons learned from trauma combat care, as well as the ways in which …

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Author Colby Van Wagoner Releases New Book Earth Mongers

April 26, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Books

Author Colby Van Wagoner releases his 4th book, entitled, Earth Mongers. The book explores the fall of ancient civilizations, wars from the 19th to 20th century, natural and man-made disasters, and the crisis of the negative impact global warming is having on the environment. With a combination of historical events, and science fiction twist, Colby …

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General James Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Brings Milestone Package to Afghanistan

January 6, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Awards

Encino, CA–January 6, 2011:  Operation Gratitude today revealed that the organization’s 600,000th Care Package, containing the keys to a Victory Vegas 8-Ball Motorcycle, was personally delivered on Christmas Day by Marine Corps Commandant, General James Amos, to a Lance Corporal deployed in the Sangin District of Helmand Province, Afghanistan.  The Lance Corporal, whose name will …

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Bikers tribute to Afghan Heroes

June 9, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Non Profit

Bikers from throughout the UK are paying tribute to Britain’s forces in Afghanistan on Armed Forces Day with a spectacular gathering at Chepstow Race Course. The Thunder Rally Weekend, which will raise funds for the Afghan Heroes charity will feature music, military and motorcycle displays as well as a Battle of Britain Fly Past. The …

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Commemorate Memorial Weekend: Care Package Events

May 22, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Non Profit

Operation Gratitude Salutes Memorial Weekend With Care Package Assembly and Letter Writing Campaign VAN NUYS, CA – May 20, 2010:  On Saturday and Sunday May 29-30, 2010, hundreds of dedicated Operation Gratitude Volunteers will assemble and ship thousands of Care Packages to U.S. Military personnel deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq and on ships at sea, during …

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Make It An Early Christmas For Returning Disabled Veterans With The Inspiring Alliance

December 14, 2008 | Author: | Posted in Business

12.12.08 – New York, NY – Corporations and individuals can give back to our injured returning Veterans by joining forces with The Inspiring Alliance, a program that provides training and employment for wheelchair-bound disabled Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. The Inspiring Alliance Sponsorship Program, founded by Ruth Adkins, is the official avenue for substantial, non-directed …

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