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Greetings,
Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen are deployed across the globe, going in harm’s way to preserve and protect our freedom. Our military families make heavy sacrifices, particularly as a result of the prolonged war in Iraq and Afghanistan and the continued war on terror. The military men and women serving our nation face personal and financial hardships. Family budgets are strained and those who remain at home face a mounting workload at a time when our economy is unstable and unemployment remains high. The large activation of Reserve and National Guard personnel has further strained the resources required to take care of our troops and their families.
Today, the mission of the Armed Forces Relief Trust is to assist the military aid organizations by providing a single vehicle to accept contributions that benefit the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families. These valuable funds enable family members to be at the bedside of an injured service member undergoing treatment at the Walter Reed Military Medical Center, Bethesda, and other military medical treatment facilities; make it possible for a soldier to fly home for his father’s funeral; provide funds for rent, food and other basic living expenses, and more. And to read a one-page summary associated with the activities of each of the four military aid organizations, click on Aid Societies At a Glance.
During 2011, the four military aid organizations, collectively, disbursed more than $140 million in interest-free loans and grants to 204,461 individuals and families in need. Contributions to the Armed Forces Relief Trust directly support those efforts.
Please support the morale and welfare of our military families and allow them to focus on their important mission by making a tax deductible donation. Contribute to AFRTrust today.
Learn more about America’s military aid organizations:
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