Our National Guard is about to deploy its largest contingent since World War II. Our troops are going into harm’s way in a war without front lines and with an elusive and hardened enemy. Despite what anyone thinks about this war, or any war, there is no debate that we must support our troops and their families.

This past week, the National Guard advanced an idea put forth by Senator Shumlin of Windham County to assist Guard members in getting home for the holiday season before they deploy. Fifteen Hundred troops will be out of state for training. They are give a few days time to visit their families before the holidays which is just before they ship out for a year. However, they have to pay for their own tickets home if they want to make the trip. For many this is a financial hardship that will mean that they will have to stay behind. Senator Shumlin and to a few business philanthropists decided to kick start the fundraising campaign and try to raise the money to help them get home

To donate to the effort, please go to the Charitable Foundation’s website: www.supportvermontguard.org. Please note on this site that the donation is intended for Operation Holiday Homecoming.

Checks can also be sent directly to the Charitable Foundation. If you do send a check, please be sure to note Operation Holiday Homecoming in the memo section.

VT National Guard Charitable Foundation
Operation Holiday Homecoming
PO Box 683
Essex Junction, Vermont 05453

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