Success Stories:
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"Your organization's troop postings help our citizens show their steadfast support for our Armed Forces,
and I am grateful."
President George W. Bush
(Complete letter HERE.)
"By establishing an extensive network of U.S. soldiers available to distribute letters and care packages from home, Any Soldier Inc. has taken a leadership role in making sure the men and women of our military receive vital emotional support in their times of greatest need."
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
(Complete letter HERE.)
"I may not be American but there is no harm in supporting you guys, because at the end of the day these soldiers are the ones that keep us safe in our beds at night."
Cassandra O., London, United Kingdom
"I did look up the site and it is quite impressive. The stories from the deployed troops are quite interesting and it is clear that you are making a difference. Keep up the great work I will certainly promote the program anyway I can."
MG Guy C. Swan III, Commanding General, US Army Military District of Washington
"Soldiers can rely on several things in a combat zone and one of the new additions is the outstanding support from our fellow Americans at AnySoldier.com."
LTC Craig Triscari, Battalion Executive Officer, Iraq
"All we see in the news is the negative side of this war on terrorism, but I know that the majority of Americans are standing behind what we do. Your organization represents that majority and your assistance brightens the Soldier's spirit, no matter where they are."
LTC Jonathan Spencer, Inspector General
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Brian (left) and his Platoon Sergeant with the first of the AnySoldier packages, October 2003. |
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"In this operation, there are very many things to be thankful for. However, one of the greatest items of thanks is the support that everyone that logs onto the ANYSOLDIER.com site, displays.... It is a site that families, friends, loved ones and supporters can log onto and find themselves lost in the many stories of hope and motivation that is delivered on a daily basis.... There are stories of despair that has turned into relief.... Loss turns into gains.... Grief turns into memories of loved ones past and present.... A site that we ALL can breath a sigh of relief and take a moment to wipe our worries away for just a second as we log on to check of each other.... From the click of a button, we can rest assured a certain special someone is safe and sound... For that we are all thankful... A special thanks goes out from all the soldiers here with me and is directed to the staff that run the ANY SOLIDER.com site... You all make us proud to wake each day and fight the ever changing enemy..."
CW3 Charles R. Burkett, Army, Afghanistan
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| Any Soldier® in the News 2008: |
Click HERE to see just a sampling of the major news coverage done on Any Soldier®
(Many links are external and may not work now, sorry)
ABC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1)
Air Force Link (1)
ARD German TV (1 -
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Army.com (1)
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DarynKagan.com (1)
DefenseLINK (1 -
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Field and Stream Magazine (1)
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Kim Kommando (1)
Kiplinger's (1)
Military.com (1 - 2)
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PBS (1)
New York Daily News (1)
Pundit Review (1)
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The Christian Science Monitor (1 - 2)
The Daily Star (1)
The New York Sun (1)
TVP-1, Polish TV National Channel (1)
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Washington Post (1 - 2 - 3)
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Our thanks to the many of you who talk about Any Soldier in your blogs! Some HERE.
3 May: "Operation Boostaroo: How to Give a Soldier a Free Boostaroo"
Emediawire (press release) - Ferndale, WA (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
Click here for April 2008 News
30 April: "Seniors join troop drive"
Shrewsbury Chronicle - MA
29 April: "Organization provides 'quiet comfort' to soldiers"
The Review - University of Delaware, PA (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
21 April: "Middle School students to help troops"
Raynham Call - Raynham, MA
17 April: "Baldwin teen group joins effort to help soldiers"
Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Pittsburgh, PA (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
17 April: "Troop Support"
Tampa Tribune - Tampa, FL (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
16 April: "Web site brings soldiers and those at home together"
Weekly Vista - Bella Vista, AR (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
16 April: "Paramount Pictures Celebrates 13th Annual Viacommunity Day"
Earthtimes - London, UK (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
Click here for March 2008 News
31 March: "Soldiers show appreciation for support"
Connecticut Post - Bridgeport, CT
31 March: "Well beyond duty's call"
Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville, FL (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
22 March: "Cedaredge woman honored for sending letters to soldiers"
KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, CO (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
15 March: "Online connections bring help to the front lines"
phillyBurbs.com - Philadelphia, PA (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
-14 March: "Reflections on real life heroes"
Helium.com (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
14 March: "Area high school students give back to men and women overseas"
KCBY.com 11 - North Bend, OR (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
5 March: "Island honors 2007 heroes"
Whidbey News Times - Whidbey Island, WA (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
3 March: "Unsung Hero: Creating quilts for military a labor of love for area woman"
The Reporter - Fond du Lac, WI (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
3 March: "Shelby couple sends supplies to son in Afghanistan for Afghan kids"
La Crosse Tribune - La Crosse, WI (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
Click here for February 2008 News
28 February: "Woman helping 'Any Soldier' she can"
Your Southhills - Pittsburgh, PA (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
28 February: "Soldiers await care packages from home"
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh, PA (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
22 February: "Sharing the Gift of Michael"
Guilford County Northwest Observer - Oak Ridge, NC (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
22 February: "Club 'Adopts' Servicewomen, Soldiers are sent hair-care products and other goodies"
Winston-Salem Journal - Winston-Salem, NC (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
21 February: "Whitehall seeks items for soldiers"
Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Pittsburgh, PA (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
20 February: "The 8C-710 1963 Texas Farm Tag Connection"
High Plains Observer, Spearman, TX (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
14 February: "O’Fallon Assist-2-Sell Shows Support for U.S. Troops"
PR.com (press release) - Levittown, NY (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
13 February: "Campaign surprises; a cause we support"
Saline County Voice - Benton, AR (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
12 February: "Happy Mail Club touches hearts of troops overseas"
PalmBeachPost.com (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
11 February: "Destiny Eadie & "Cards from Destiny" honored by The United Way"
Quicken Loans Blog
11 February: "Gratitude overseas"
Journal Review - Crawfordsville, IN (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
2 February: "At Westview Middle School, Iraq vet looks to change perceptions"
Longmont Daily Times-Call - Longmont, CO (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
-1 February: "AnySoldier.com supports Wounded Warriors"
The Globe (Marine Corps) (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
Click here for January 2008 News
24 January: "Civilians Seek To Ease Unique Hardships of Black Female GIs"
New York Sun, NY (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
22 January: "Packing in the packages"
al.com - Birmingham, AL (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
- 21 January: "Meet our Award Winner"
VA Mortgage Center (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
17 January: "A supply line for 'sister soldiers'"
Los Angeles Times - CA
17 January: "Supporting the troops is a habit for Affton man"
Suburban Journals - Town and Country, MO (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
17 January: "HMH-361 Marines play Santa, deliver care packages to brothers at FOBs"
Marine Corps News - USA (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
16 January: "Woman, soldier bond through care packages"
Carroll County Times - Westminster, MD (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
15 January: "Students make military pals"
Joliet Herald News, IL (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
14 January: "CFA Capital Partners 'CFA' Continues History of Community Support by Donating Supplies for Soldiers in Iraq"
Emediawire (press release) - Ferndale, WA (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
11 January: "Sergeant surprises sixth-graders with letter, gifts, certificates of appreciation"
Texarkana Gazette - Texarkana, TX (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
10 January: "`Support the troops' is more than a saying for her"
Charlotte Observer - Charlotte, NC
6 January: "Friends and family celebrate return" Welcome home SPC Lambersky!!
phillyBurbs.com - Philadelphia, PA (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
4 January: "Troops could face shorter deployments this time"
Reporter-Times, Martinsville, IN (PDF version local copy - HERE.)
(original links may not work)
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Click HERE for awards given to Any Soldier Inc.
| Great Events and Efforts 2008: |
7-11 April 08: Marriott International's Travel Partners Convention
For the 4th consecutive year, Marriott International invites Any Soldier Inc. to present it's program of supporting the troops to the attendees of the Travel Partners Conference at the stunning JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, Spa & Golf. The Marriott supplied all the contents and the Associates and Partners pitched in and created 100 care packages for the troops! Marriott International sets the standard ALL companies should follow.
20 Feb 08: Military Appreciation Night at the Washington Capitals game at the Verizon Center
hosted by America Supports You Program, DoD.
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| Christina Cicala (R), Any Soldier CFO and Marketing Director with Allison Barber (L), Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Internal Communications and Public Liaison. On the right picture is "Slapshot", the Capitols mascot. Ms. Barber is responsible for the Department of Defense's communication to the men and women of the military, worldwide, and for community relations programs that link citizens to members of the Armed Forces at home and abroad. |
14 Jan 08: Gifts for the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Camp Lejeune.
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Thanks to the generosity of the supporters of Any Soldier Inc., particularly the folks of the "Land of the Free Foundation", Any Soldier Inc. delivered over $25,000 worth of entertainment equipment to the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Camp Lejeune. |
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Pictures HERE, and an article from the Marine Corps' "The Globe" HERE.
Web site by LtCol Maxwell is HERE. |
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