Author Archives: Operation Gratitude

About Operation Gratitude

Operation Gratitude annually sends 100,000 care packages filled with snacks, toiletries, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation addressed to individually named U.S. Service Members deployed in harm's way, to their Children left behind, and to Veterans, Wounded Warriors and First responders. Our mission is to lift morale, bring a smile to a service member's face and express to our our Military and their families the appreciation and support of the American people. Operation Gratitude receives the names of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines from commanders in the field who see the positive impact of care packages on their troops' morale. Each package contains donated product valued at $75-100 and costs the organization $15 to assemble and ship. For safety and security, assembling of packages occurs at the Army National Guard armory in Van Nuys, California. Since its inception in 2003, Operation Gratitude has shipped more than 900,000 packages to American Military and their families.

Praying for Oklahoma…

We continue to pray for the people of Moore, Oklahoma, and for the men and women who are working as Emergency First Responders, including soldiers (pictured here) from the Oklahoma National Guard. (Collage photos by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James. … Continue reading

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“You have saved my life.”

Sometimes we receive correspondence that says more in a few sentences than we ever could:  Dear Americans: I recently received a package from Operation Gratitude. In moments my energy was back. Like a second wind powered by a 5 Hour … Continue reading

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Armed Forces Day 2013

Happy Armed Forces Day! THANK YOU to our U.S. Troops and Veterans for all you do and have done in service to our country! We are deeply grateful!

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Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day!

We recognize the vital role military spouses play to guarantee the success and well-being of our U.S. Service Members.  THANK YOU for all you do in service to our Nation, from all of us at Operation Gratitude! Presidential Proclamation — … Continue reading

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Happy Star Wars Day!

May the Fourth be with you….and all the Troops!  Thank you for helping us to support our Nation’s REAL heroes! See MORE photos on our website and Facebook pages.

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Want to Make Someone’s Day? Sponsor a Care Package!

May is Military Appreciation Month and to celebrate, we are launching a new program to provide our supporters an opportunity to personally “Sponsor” Operation Gratitude Care Packages. With your tax-deductible donation of $20, $30, $50, $75, $100, $250 or $500 … Continue reading

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Praying for Boston

Thank you to the Massachusetts National Guard and all the first responders who risked their lives in the aftermath of yesterday’s bombing. We are praying for the victims, their families, the first responders and the investigating officials. Operation Gratitude stands ready … Continue reading

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28,000 Troops in South Korea Need Our Support

A message from Operation Gratitude founder, Carolyn Blashek: If you’re like me, you have been following the serious and alarming news about what has been going on in North Korea in recent weeks and what it all may mean for … Continue reading

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“Carry My Love”: Celebrating and Supporting Military Children

In celebration of Military Child Month, we have a guest post from long-time Operation Gratitude supporter and volunteer, Nancy Levy: I love the simplicity with which inspiration can strike and a new idea is born. My husband Gary and I … Continue reading

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Victory Motorcycle Up for Auction to Benefit Operation Gratitude

“Victory is proud to support Operation Gratitude programs that benefit our military, their families and first responders.” –Steve Menneto, Polaris Vice President of Victory Motorcycles Victory Motorcycles is auctioning off the Victory Cross Country motorcycle featured on the cover of its 2013 … Continue reading

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