Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it.

George Bernard Shaw

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Helping Others

Reconnect America
http://reconnectamerica.com/giveback/
The Military Channel and Military.com have joined forces to create "Reconnect America," a nationwide program that makes it easy for you to show your support for the men and women of our Armed Forces. Together, we can join forces to say "thanks" in ways that matter most.

Wounded Warrior Project
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors.

Operation USO Care Package
www.usocares.org
Delivers needed items and personal prayers to deployed service members overseas.

Operation Iraqi Children
http://www.operationiraqichildren.org/
A grass-roots program founded in early 2004 by actor Gary Sinise and author Laura Hillenbrand.  Sinise and Hillenbrand created OIC to give concerned Americans a way to reach out to war-stricken Iraqi children and support American troops in their efforts to assist them.

America Supports You
http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/
Spotlights what Americans are doing all across the land, encourages others to join the team and allows all to tell their stories by giving voice and visibility to their efforts.

Freedom Calls Foundation
www.freedomcalls.org
Help make it easier to call home.

Operation Hero Miles
www.heromiles.org
Donate your frequent flier miles.

Air Force Aid Society
www.afas.org
Assisting soldiers and their families in times of emergency.

Navy for Moms
www.navyformoms.com
This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

Operation Uplink
www.operationuplink.org
A unique program that keeps military personnel and hospitalized veterans in touch with their families and loved ones by providing them with a free phone card. Using contributions from supporters like you, Operation Uplink purchases phone cards and distributes them to servicemen and women who are separated from those they care about.

MilitaryPetsFOSTER Project
www.netpets.org/netp/foster.php
Created to be the liaison between those of you who have to place your dog or bird and the foster homes all over this country. This is a free service, as is the actual fostering.

Operations Noble Foster
www.operationnoblefoster.org/
Coordinating the cat foster for military pets using an interactive, searchable database listing homes volunteering to foster and rescues with such foster homes available.

Dog Tags:  Service Dogs for Those Who've Served Us
http://www.puppiesbehindbars.com/about_service.asp
Established by Puppies Behind Bars to provide service dogs to veterans returning home from Iraq (OIF) and Afghanistan (OEF) who have suffered a physical injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI) or exhibit Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Lifelines
www.lifelines.navy.mil/
A variety of resources for families of service men & women.

Tuesday's Children
www.tuesdayschildren.org/
With a focus on family resiliency and strength through community, Tuesday's Children, in partnership with recognized leaders in the fields of child development, family advocacy and mentoring initiatives has developed an innovative platform of programs designed to address the ongoing needs of thousands of children coping with one of the worst tragedies in the history of our nation.

Military OneSource
www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx
Whether its help with child care, personal finances, emotional support during deployments, relocation information, or resources needed for special circumstances, Military OneSource is there for military personnel and their families... 24/7/365!


Helping Kids Understand

KidsPeace
www.kidspeace.org/
With one of the highest success rates in the nation, KidsPeace believes that every kid deserves to have confidence, peace of mind and peace of heart. We believe every kid can overcome crisis and be a success.

What is War?





If you are having a difficult time explaining the war to your children, please watch this video clip from Psychiatrist Stuart Goldman, M.D., Co-Director of the nationally recognized Mood Disorders Program and Director of Medical Education in Psychiatry at Children's Hospital Boston (best viewed with Windows Media Player download here).
Latest News and Resources

The Long Road to War
www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/longroad/
Frontline chronicles the key moments in history of America's ongoing confrontation with Saddam Hussein.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
www.ready.gov
www.dhs.gov/dhspublic

Fox News
www.foxnews.com

Federal Emergency Management Agency
www.fema.gov/

First Click to the US Goverment
www.firstgov.gov

White House Online
www.whitehouse.gov/

GSA Federal Citizen Info Center
www.pueblo.gsa.gov
For years, consumers have written to Pueblo, Colorado 81009 for timely, practical information they trust. FCIC provides the answers to questions about the Federal Government and everyday consumer issues whether citizens write, call or log on. 

Checking the Facts
www.snopes.com
Dispells some of the rumors that have been circulating.

www.factcheck.org
A nonpartisan, nonprofit consumer advocate for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.  They monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases.


Fraud and Tip Reporting

FBI & Nat'l White Collar Crime Center
http://www.ic3.gov/
IC3's mission is to serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime.

Rewards for Justice
www.rewardsforjustice.org
Created by Congress and the U.S. Department of State.  For the past several years this innovative international program has quietly but effectively combated terrorism apprehending terrorists before they could strike by providing up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of individuals planning terrorist acts against the United States.


Patriotic Links

PatriotIcon.org
www.patrioticon.org

USHistory.org
www.ushistory.org


Remembrance

White House Commission
www.remember.gov

Ronald Reagan Presidental Library and Foundation
www.reaganlibrary.com
The mission of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is to complete President Reagan's unfinished work and to promote the timeless principles he championed:  Individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy and national pride.


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