How to Say Thanks to Soldiers

USO is helping families send and read thank you messages to troops abroad and exploring those messages in your neighborhood.

The USO's Thanks from Everywhere  Web page has a form to write a thank you message, military affiliation and enter your ZIP code. The site also encourages active duty military to send messages, too.

Here's a sample of thank yous from Sarasota:

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the sacrifice and hard work you are doing every day for our country." — Mary Jo Luu

"My dad was in the Korean Conflict. May God keep you in his loving arms & safe & sound. God Bless You & thank you!" — Susan Massaconi

"THANK YOU for keeping my family safe! Words cannot come close to the gratitude I have for all the Active Duty military men and women! I hope you find joy this Holiday Season. xoxo Much love and Admiration to YOU!" — Carla Harrell, active duty

To send and explore messages, visit www.uso.org/thanks/.