How to Send A Special Commendation to an Army Veteran, Supporter or Spouse This Memorial Day

As Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veteran's Day approach, we will be preparing for BBQs, fireworks, parties, etc. and we will be taking time out to thank those Soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and giving thanks to those Soldiers who served and are currently serving in our US Armed Forces. There are many ways of thanking our Veterans but there is a special commendation for Army Veterans. By following these simple steps you can honor those you know who are Army Veterans. If you are a Soldier you can thank Army Veterans, Army Supporters (your parents, etc) and if married, your Soldier. Take time today and say thanks. It's free and is easy to do.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pen
• Paper
• Internet Access
• Address book

1. 
   Make a list of all Discharged Army Veterans you know...family, friends, etc.

   MAKE A LIST OF ALL ARMY VETERANS YOU WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST A COMMENDATION FOR. Write down the names of the Veterans you know who have served in the US Army. Perhaps that person is a family member, neighbor, friend, co-worker,etc., take time to say "thanks."

2. 
   Pull out your address book for addresses of those on your list.

   GET ADDRESSES FOR THOSE ON YOUR LIST. Now that you have your list, gather the addresses for each of those on your list. These addresses may be in your address book but if not, give the person a call if you have their number or contact someone who knows the individual and has that info. you need. If possible, ask the Veteran what his rank was when he left the Army.

3. 
   Get ready to submit your names via internet.

   GET ON THE INTERNET. Once you have your list of name(s), head over to your computer to begin submitting names to receive Freedom Team commendations.

4. LOG ONTO FREEDOM TEAM SALUTE WEBSITE.
   Go to www.https://www.freedomteamsalute.com

5. HONOR SOMEONE. On the page you will see a box that says "Honor Someone". Click on that box.

6. GENERAL INFORMATION. You will now see a box that says General Information. The first box will ask how you heard about Freedom Team Salute. If the first time you've ever heard of FTS is now, select the Volunteer Ambassador box because I am an Ambassador sharing this information proudly with you all...smile. The next box asks your Army status. This is self-explanatory. You select Public if you are anyone other than the others on that list. The last box will ask you who do you want to honor. Select the appropriate individual you want to honor. Again, self-explanatory.

7. FILL IN INFORMATION FOR THE PERSON YOU ARE HONORING. Another box will then open and reads The Person I Am Honoring. Fill in this information completely and accurately. If you know the Veteran's rank, include it in the appropriate area but if you don't know it, that is fine.

8. 
   I am source code 687. I love being a FTS Ambassador and bringing awareness to this program so you can know how to thank an Army Veteran!

   FILL IN BOX FOR VOLUNTEER AMBASSADORS. In this box for source code, type in 687. This is for tracking purposes.

9. FILL IN YOUR NAME. In this box, fill out your information and details.

10. 
    Freedom Team Commendation Package

    READ AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE FREEDOM TEAM SALUTE PROGRAM. I could write all the details of the Freedom Team Salute Program but I want each person to read about this great program. This is a unique program created for Army Veterans, Spouses and Supporters to show appreciation to them. Click on the various tabs to read more about the program and then help by spreading the word about Freedom Team Salute to those you know.

11. 
    Have a great holiday and thanks for thanking an Army Veteran!

    HAVE A WONDERFUL MEMORIAL DAY! Check with your Army Veteran(s) you submitted for a commendation in about 6 weeks to make sure they received their package. More than likely they will contact you first to say thanks to you for remembering them and saying thanks to them for their service. This is a special way of remembering Army Veterans during Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, 4th of July and any other day! Have a fun but safe holiday!

Tips & Warnings

• If you have several names to submit, repeat Steps 4 through Step 9 until you have done a submission for each person on your list.
• If you have a very long list, feel free to send me and email and I will contact you to help you input the information.

Resources

• Freedom Team Salute

[Rachellewms]

on 5/5/2009 What an excellent idea for Memorial Day! 5*

[irussell]

on 5/4/2009 Thanks for the good info on how to send a special commendation, everyone needs to feel special sometimes.

[PrairieSage]

on 5/4/2009 How to Send a Special Commendatiion is a good idea - thanks.

[apalmer]

on 5/3/2009 What a wonderful article! I have a list already and I am going to submit them as honorees. Thank you for sharing, our troops and veterans never get enough thanks for all they do and sacrifice. I am an Army Mom and MIL both. 5*