12-19-2006. On Tuesday, December 19, the U.S. Department of the Interior said "thank you" with a Season of Giving Celebration dedicated to the armed forces and their families for their incredible sacrifice. Interior Secretary Kempthorne and Interior employees donated toys and other items to needy children and U.S. Troops. Present were two soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division who had recently returned from Afghanistan and two Marines currently stationed in Washington D.C. and working with the Toys for Tots drive. [Photo Credit: Tami Heilemann] |