Spirit of America Given US Army Award

When I arrived at our home office in Santa Monica this week I discovered that Spirit of America had been given an award by General George W. Casey, U.S. Army Chief of Staff. It appears that LTC John Chadbourne had nominated us for the U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute Commendation, and the citation letter and certificate were sent to us last week. The letter, in part, states:

"America has always called upon the Army to do the hard jobs, and its Soldiers answer the call to duty. Ours is a free Nation - the standard-bearer of freedom for millions of less fortunate people - because our freedoms are guaranteed by great Soldiers and the families and communities by their side.

As Soldiers serve, the support of families and communities sustains them so they can do what must be done to protect our freedoms. Our Nation would not have the service of Soldiers without your support and patriotism. As an Army Supporter, you make a difference to our Soldiers and to our Country."

This award belongs to all of you, the Spirit of America family of supporters. Thanks for all you for us!

Dennis