AOL Homepage for Heroes

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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS WITH AOL

Homepage for Heroes is AOL’s way to recognize, honor and support those that dedicate their lives to protecting and bettering ours. AOL is donating care packages, and collecting letters of support for troops who are away from their family and friends back home.

FROM: AOL
TO: OUR TROOPS

Last month, AOL Employees got together to assemble Operation Gratitude care packages to send to our troops.

YOU CAN HELP FROM HOME

While the troops love receiving care packages, the most meaningful contents are those letters of support, encouragement and thanks from back home.
Write a letter of support below, and we will include it with a care package sent to a service member or veteran.

TO THANK YOU

To thank you, we want to make it easy for our users to get home to see their loved ones. That's why we're giving away five $50 gas cards each day throughout July and August, plus one grand prize trip for a family of four to travel anywhere in the continental US.

SPREAD THE SUPPORT

Tell your friends about how you made a difference in the life of a service member. Share this page with your friends and ask them to join our mission.

You've already helped troops connect to their loved ones back home.
We want to make it easier for you to connect with your loved ones.

We're giving away five $50 gas cards and a grand prize - airfare for a family of four.
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Your letter will now be printed and sent to a deployed service member
inside an Operation Gratitude Care Package.

Come back tomorrow and write another letter to earn another chance to WIN!

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Write a letter each day for even more chances to win!

Men and women in our armed services can be deployed for many months or even years, away from their homes and loved ones. Write a quick letter, showing they have friends and supporters back home.

While you are serving our country away from home, know that you are remembered, you are appreciated, you are missed and you are loved. I support you and will keep you in my thoughts until you are safely back home. Best wishes while you are away! Thank you so much for your selfless service.

deployed service member

Wounds from deployment can be visible or invisible. Share your support and words of kindness with someone who’s incurred service- related injuries or illness to let them know that there is someone who cares.

Thank you so much for your selfless service to our country. You’ve sacrificed so much of your personal safety and personal freedoms to protect all of us back home. I wish you a comfortable recovery. You are not alone in this journey. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

wounded warrior

Veterans have served our country with pride and honor, but face many challenges in civilian life. Let them know that we haven't forgotten about their service.

Your service to our country is recognized, appreciated and remembered. I hope you know how thankful I am for everything you’ve done and that your contribution will never be forgotten.

veteran who has served our country

Write to a deployed service member