I don’t know how many people read this, but I realized that I hadn’t used this medium to try and get the word out about two great programs. Both are Army Library programs and both are designed to directly support the morale of our soldiers fighting overseas.
1. Video Messengers: The Army’s Community and Family Support Center has distributed Video Messenger units to most of the US army installations. These units are footlocker-sized DVD and video recording units. They can be used to make a 30 minute video message. A soldier or military family member can come to the library and use the Video Messenger to make a recording. The library will mail the message to any US or APO address. 30 minute DVD’s and tapes are provided by CFSC for use with the unit. To find out more, contact your local installation library.
2. Book Kits: The Army Library program will ship a kit of about 25 new mass market paperback books to any APO address. Anyone can request a book kit, just send a letter to your local installation library requesting a book kit and include the following information: Name of Contact soldier in the unit; unit information; APO address of unit; name and address of person requesting the kit (if different from the soldier).
If you know a soldier or military family, please pass the word along!
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