Army starts new program to honor veterans and all who support the troops

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Army starts new program to honor veterans and all who support the troops

The Army has started a new program --"Freedom Team Salute" -- to honor those who support our Soldiers and to honor all Army veterans. The program is free to anyone serving in the Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve, and all veterans who served and received an honorable discharge.

Active duty, and serving Guard and Reserve Soldiers can nominate their parents, spouses, and employers to receive a Freedom Team Salute Commendation package. All veterans may also register.

Nominating someone for a "Freedom Team Salute" is easy. Soldiers can simply visit the Web site at http://freedomteamsalute.army.mil and enter the names and
addresses of the people who support them. The people nominated will receive a Freedom Salute Commendation package, including an official Army lapel pin, a U.S. Army decal and a letter/certificate of thanks signed by the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA). Veterans can log onto the Web site and simply enter their names and addresses.

CSA GEN Peter Schoomaker said "Freedom Team Salute provides Soldiers with an excellent opportunity to salute those at home and to thank them for their continued support and encouragement." Concerning the recognition of veterans he
said the program allows the Army to "show them just how much we appreciate the legacy of loyal service that they have passed on to this generation of Soldiers."