Operation First Response is a 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nonprofit organization formed in the State of Virginia. Your donation to OFR is tax deductible though each donor should consult their independent tax expert as to utilization of donation for beneficial tax purposes.
Donations are used for our Wounded Heroes and their Families.
John Denner
joins forces with OFR to support our Nation's wounded Heroes and their families!
Janis Galatas is the wife of wounded soldier SFC Norris Galatas who has been recovering at Walter Reed MC for the last two years. "A Soldier's Courage" is her account of Norris' experience both on the battlefield and during the recovery process. It also serves as a helpful tool for other military families dealing with the paperwork and bureaucracy associated with an injured serviceperson.
A "Veteran" -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve --
is someone who,
at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to
'The United States of America,'
for an amount up to
and
including his or her life.
"Team Thank You"
Diane Cohen
Running The Marine Corps Marathon
October 26, 2008
For Operation First Response
General James E. Cartwright, Tammy Fisher, OFR's President Peggy Baker, Tom Indoe and Bill Lee
Andrew Smith, Luke Sliwinski, OFR's Secretary Heather Sliwinski, General Cartwright, OFR's President Peggy Baker and OFR's Director of Special Projects Bob O'Donoghue
Major General Select Michael Regner, Andrew Smith, OFR's Vice President Carolyn Crossley and Mrs. Regner
The staff of OFR has had the honor of working with our
Nation's wounded Heroes and their families on a daily basis for several years.
We work closely with case workers across the nation that bring the needs of our Heroes and their families to us.
Because of the support and generosity of our Volunteers and Donors we are able to meet thousands of those needs.
Our caring and compassionate staff goes above and beyond to impress upon our
Military our deep respect and gratefulness to each of them.
Through your donations the following accomplishments
have been possible:
1,987 wounded Heroes have received assistance with:
mortgage & rent
utilities
vehicle payments
groceries
965 wounded Heroes and their families have received air transportation.
998 wounded Heroes and their families have received ground transportation and lodging.
All have received the honor and respect that they so rightfully deserve!
Thousands of wounded Heroes and their family members have received emotional support.
5,000 OFR Backpacks have been sent to Combat Support Hospitals in Theatre