MILITARY MISSIONS, INC.
Supporting Our Military Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
LINKS TO OTHER SUPPORT FOR OUR MILITARY
If you spend much time on the internet, you might notice that there are a lot of great organizations out there that support our military. One of the blessings about working for Military Missions is meeting all of the awesome people out there that truly have a heart to serve our troops. There are military moms, wives, and friends, as well as former military personnel, that have started grass roots organizations to reach our troops and their families. On this page, we will add links to sites of those that share our vision of support and encouragement. If you are interested i adding a link to your website, and working together with us to support our military, please contact us at militarymissions@insightbb.com.
If you happened onto this page without checking out our website and the many ways that we are supporting our military and their families "beyond the yellow ribbon" please click HERE to go to our home page!
www.militarymissionsonline.com
Military Connection
MilitaryConnection.com offers one of the most comprehensive online directories of military resources and information featuring over 10,000 pages with thousands of valuable links. One area of focus is connecting top corporations and government employers with viable candidates from the military community. There is something for everyone, including columns of interest, news, jobs, directories, education benefits and much more. MilitaryConnection.com has put forth significant effort, energy and resources to making this web site the number one destination for active military, military members in transition, retirees, veterans and their families. When the next tour is back home, it’s on www.MilitaryConnection.com.
Randy Kington: Christian, Vietnam Veteran, and Author
Randy Kington is positive proof that barriers can be overcome. Randy's courage, his refusal to give up, and a strong faith in God sustained him through times that would defeat most. After 9 months of the most intense fighting of the Vietnam War, 19 year old Kington was severaly wounded in an encounter with the enemy on March 21, 1966. The injury left him paralyzed from the chest down and in a wheelchair for the remainder of his life.
Randy's life and inspirational message informs listeners about the price that was paid to triumph over the most difficult of obstacles and the rewards that came by overcoming.
To find out more about how you can invite Randy to share his testimony and to find out how to purchase his book What a Life: How the Vietnam War Affected One Marine go to his website at www.randykington.com .
A Soldier's Mom's Musical Tribute........
by Angela Lashley...Jon's Mom
Soldiers' Moms...........The Beautiful Majority.
Click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9Zx8RcBguQ
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Daddy Dolls
Tricia and Nikki started Daddy Dolls after witnessing first hand how hard military deployments were on their children. With both of their husbands being Marines and both having been deployed twice in less than two years, the absence of daddy was beginning to take its toll on our their children as well as those of dear friends. Tricia and Nikki wanted to find some way to make the separation easier for their sons and daughters while keeping their fathers close to their hearts and in their prayers. With their determination to bridge the gap and Aunt Mary's creativity, Daddy Dolls were born!
After seeing the amazing response from their own children, Tricia and Nikki realized that there were many children out there, not just military, that could use a doll of that special someone that was far away. Their children not only play with their Daddy Dolls, but also rely on them for strength during trying times like doctor's visits or when they need an "owie" kissed. Sometimes only that distant loved one will do! They have also become a part of story time and grocery shopping. You never know where that Hug A Hero™ Doll might want to go!
To find out more about Daddy Dolls and how to order one for someone special in your life, go to http://www.daddydolls.com/
Simple Grace Photography
Outside the Wire
JD Johannes, a former US Marine, traveled to Iraq as an embedded reporter with the platoon from his old unit—the 24th Marine Reserve Regiment. The reserve unit was attached to 2nd Tank Battalion, Anti-Tank Platoon for deployment to Al Anbar Province in 2005. JD shot video of the Marines in action. He interviewed them and observed them first hand, accompanying them on missions during the deployment. JD was able to shoot footage that tells us what it is really like for the Marines during a deployment for an infantry unit. There is more to the story than just the daily car bombings that we hear about from major news networks. JD's reports were syndicated to television stations in Kansas and Missouri. To find out more about how to order the documentary, Outside the Wire, go to
*There is an edited version of the documentary available that excludes explicit language. Be sure to take note of the choice when ordering the documentary.
**Cpl David Pennington, son of Military Missions' founder, Beth Pennington, was a part of this deployment. He was a member of the Anti-Tank Platoon from Camp Lejeune, NC, during the 2005 deployment. The Pennington family has been blessed with the opportunity to get to know many of the Marines that served during this deployment. Supporting this effort and spreading the word about the service of our US Marines is a privilege and an honor!
Dear American Hero
MISSION: To recognize the service and dedication of our men and women in uniform, past or present, for all they have done to secure our freedom.
Founder, Richard Glasglow, has created cards that can be passed out to our veterans, reservists, and active duty military personnel. The cards are designed to be easily carried during our daily lives so when we come upon one of "America's Heroes" we have a effective heartfelt way to say "Thank You." To order some FREE cards, please go click on the website link above.
Landers Ink
personalized gifts some of which include t-shirts and dog tags.
the U.S. military in trying to provide items which show their support
of our troops overseas.
Air 1 Radio.....
RED CROSS....Bluegrass Area Chapter
Support through prayer and daily devotions.....
Military mom and Christian author, Lucy A. Cain, develops All Glory Is His Writing Ministry! Patriotic poetry, military themed devotions, and portions of letters from war are included in Lucy's upcoming book, "Secure the Fort (And Remain Under God), A Military Mother's Message to America" that will be released Summer 2007! See Lucy's website for details about this and other current and upcoming book releases: www.allgloryishis.com
Talking with Heroes..........
Motomail
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs
Kentucky is home to more than 367,000 veterans. KDVA serves veterans in three primary areas of support: healthcare, benefits, and cemeteries. Their website contains details concerning each of these major service areas as well as special programs of interest to Kentucky's vets.
If you are a veteran, or if you are interested in finding out how you can be a part of supporting our veterans, please take a few minutes to visit KDVA website.
Kory Brunson Band
To hear I Can't Wait, click here. Scroll down the page until you see "Honoring Fallen Heroes Through Song". You can find out the story behind the song.
To hear We Know You're Out There, go back to the home page. It is playing there. To find out more about Kory and his music, go to www.korybrunson.com .
Coping with Deployment.....
For those of you that live out West that are looking for support for our military and their families, check out this group!
http://rockymountainmilitarymoms.org/
